MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

13.02.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SHAMSONS FOODS

 

 

Registered Office :

B -39, Lawrence Road, Industrial Area, New Delhi – 110 035

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1920

 

 

Legal Form :

Partnership concern with an Unlimited Liability of the Partners

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing of Pickles, Murabbas, Processed Foods, Canned Food, Jams, Sauces, Fruit Drinks.

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 32000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well – established and reputed concern having satisfactory track. Trade relations are fair. Business is active. Payments are reported as usually correct and as per commitments.

 

The concern can be considered normal for business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

B -39, Lawrence Road, Industrial Area, New Delhi – 110 035, India

Tel. No.:

91-11-47062838

Mobile No.:

91-9810117239 / 9810783838

Fax No.:

91-11-27184476

E-Mail :

anubhav_005@yahoo.com

Website :

http://shamsonsfoods.tradeindia.com

Area :

500 sq.mtrs

Location :

Owned

 

PARTNERS

 

Name :

Mr. Anubhav Gupta

Designation :

Partners

Date of Birth/Age :

30 years

Qualification :

Graduate

Experience :

7 years

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta

Designation :

Partners

Date of Birth/Age :

50 years

Qualification :

Graduate

Experience :

28 years

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing of Pickles, Murabbas, Processed Foods, Canned Food, Jams, Sauces, Fruit Drinks.

 

 

Products :

·         Pickles

·         Murabbas

·         Processed Food

·         Canned Food

·         Jams

·         Marmalades

·         Tomato Ketchup

·         Sauces

·         Fruit Drinks

·         Mango Panna Squash, etc.

 

Also having FPO License

 

 

Brand Names :

Diamond

 

 

Exports :

Subject wants to start direct export

 

 

Terms :

 

Selling :

Cash, Credit

 

 

Purchasing :

Cash, Credit

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

Capacity to increase production by 30%

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Suppliers :

Own manufacturing (purchase of Raw material from open market)

 

 

Customers :

·         Jet Airways

·         Hotel Centaur, IGI Airport, New Delhi

·         Hotel Surya, New Friends Colony, New Delhi

·         Escort Heart Institute, New Delhi

·         Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre

 

 

No. of Employees :

35

 

 

Bankers :

Punjab National Bank

Address: Lawrence Road, New Delhi – 110 035, India

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Memberships :

APEDA

(Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority)

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

Shri Bankey Behari Foods

Address: 51, Rajasthani, Udyog Nagar, GT Karnal Road, Delhi – 110 033, India

Tel No: 91-11-65155269 / 30623112 / 13

Fax No: 91-11-30623111

Email: bdm39in@yahoo.com

Websites: http://www.shribankeybeharifoods.com

 

Activity: Manufacturer, Exporter and Importer of Food Products.

 

Sales Turnover: Rs.100 millions

 

Employees: 160

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Capital Investment :

 

Owned :

Rs. 8.000 millions

Borrowed :

---

Total :

Rs. 8.000 millions

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

Particulars

 

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

Sales Turnover

 

50.000

45.000

 

 

 

 

Profit/Loss for the year

 

12%

12%

 

Expected Sales (2007-08): Rs. 70.000 millions

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

HISTORY:

The concern was started by Mr. Basheshar Nath Gupta.

 

 

WEBSITE DETAILS:

Concern Brief:-

With their business rooted for almost nine decades in the food sector, they have crossed several milestones, thereby making them a reputed and a leading name in their arena. The concern were established in the year 1920, an offshoot of a heritage coming down from three generations! The concern is a pioneer manufacturer and exporter of Pickles, Murabbas, Processed Food, Canned Food, Jams, Marmalades, Tomato Ketchup, Sauces, Fruit Drinks, Mango Panna Squash. These mouth-watering delights manufactured for the young and the old alike, are prepared from seasonal fruits and vegetables. Available under the brand name "DIAMOND'S", they are blended with the best of Indian spices, to give the perfect taste. Their FPO Licence No. 7 speaks volumes about their experience and expertise in the food industry.

 

Business Philosophy

It has been a part of their business philosophy since their inception to follow certain industrial parameters as well as policies, as enumerated below:

 

·          Work in a hygienic environment to ensure pure products

·          Follow of a stringent quality control regime

·          Keeping in tune with the market trends and demands

·          Cater as per the exact requirements of their esteemed customers

·          Adherence to prompt delivery schedules

·          Offer products at competitive prices

·          Welcome of customers' feedback and suggestions

·          Upgradation of machinery as per latest technology.

 

Expertise--Products They Offer

Taking into account the taste factor, they have been manufacturing a line of food products that are bound to satisfy the taste buds of the end-consumer. Few of their food products have medicinal properties. Their product portfolio, which they manufacture and export includes the following:

 

·          Pickles

·          Murabbas

·          Processed Food

·          Canned Food

·          Jams

·          Marmalades

·          Tomato Ketchup

·          Sauces

·          Fruit Drinks

·          Mango Panna Squash, etc.

 

Emphasis on Quality Management

At the concern, they believe in the concept of total quality management, thus, emphasizing on the taste, essence, freshness and flavor of their products. Equipped with modern testing instruments, they are a step ahead in maintaining superlative quality of each of their food products. They take utmost care in the selection of the right type of raw materials.

 

Following strict safety and hygiene standards, their team of adept and qualified personnel monitor the entire process as per national and international standards. Top priority is given to the packaging of the products to retain their freshness and purity. They ensure that the best products reach their clients and end-consumers.

 

Manufacturing Setup

An advanced setup designed exclusively for varied food products is their forte at the concern. They utilize a blend of traditional and modern methods so that all basic nutritional properties as well as freshness are maintained. A hygienic environment is maintained, which is a pre-requisite for any food processing unit. They are backed by a team of professional experts, who have rich industry experience.


To avoid contamination of the food products, they use mechanized technology, eliminating human handling operations to a great extent. The packaging section at their unit follows quality and attractive packaging as per set standards. 

 

 


CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]

 

The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, India Prisons Service, Interpol, etc.

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

No records exist designating subject or any of its beneficial owners, controlling shareholders or senior officers as terrorist or terrorist organization or whom notice had been received that all financial transactions involving their assets have been blocked or convicted, found guilty or against whom a judgement or order had been entered in a proceedings for violating money-laundering, anti-corruption or bribery or international economic or anti-terrorism sanction laws or whose assets were seized, blocked, frozen or ordered forfeited for violation of money laundering or international anti-terrorism laws.

 

2]         Court Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that subject is or was the subject of any formal or informal allegations, prosecutions or other official proceeding for making any prohibited payments or other improper payments to government officials for engaging in prohibited transactions or with designated parties.

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that the property or assets of the subject are derived from criminal conduct or a prohibited transaction.

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                  None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

6]         Records on Int’l Anti-Money Laundering Laws/Standards :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

7]         Criminal Records

No available information exist that suggest that subject or any of its principals have been formally charged or convicted by a competent governmental authority for any financial crime or under any formal investigation by a competent government authority for any violation of anti-corruption laws or international anti-money laundering laws or standard.

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

No record exists to suggest that any director or indirect owners, controlling shareholders, director, officer or employee of the company is a government official or a family member or close business associate of a Government official.

 

9]         Compensation Package :

Our market survey revealed that the amount of compensation sought by the subject is fair and reasonable and comparable to compensation paid to others for similar services.

 

10]        Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

MIRA INFORM as part of its Due Diligence do provide comments on Corporate Governance to identify management and governance. These factors often have been predictive and in some cases have created vulnerabilities to credit deterioration.

 

Our Governance Assessment focuses principally on the interactions between a company’s management, its Board of Directors, Shareholders and other financial stakeholders.

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

Subject is not known to have contravened any existing local laws, regulations or policies that prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the terms and conditions that could be included in the agreement with the subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.39.65

UK Pound

1

Rs.77.41

Euro

1

Rs.57.62

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

8

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

5

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

6

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

4

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

6

--LEVERAGE

1~10

6

--RESERVES

1~10

5

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

5

--MARGINS

-5~5

---

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

NO

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

NO

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

NO

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

50

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

NR

In view of the lack of information, we have no basis upon which to recommend credit dealings

No Rating

 

 

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