MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

12.02.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ARTCHIT  INTERNATIONAL  PEPPER  AND  SPICE  CO.,  LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

83/4  Moo  5,  Soi  Suksawad  2,  Suksawad  Road, Jomthong,  Bangkok  10150

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

16.07.1993 

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0105536081704

 

 

Legal Form :

Private  Limited  Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer,  Distributor  &  Exporter of Food  Seasoning  Products

 

 

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 :

US$ 500,000 

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

name of the company

 

ARTCHIT  INTERNATIONAL  PEPPER  AND  SPICE  CO.,  LTD.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           83/4  MOO  5,  SOI  SUKSAWAD  2,  SUKSAWAD  ROAD,

                                                                        JOMTHONG,  BANGKOK  10150,  THAILAND

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]   2468-1232,  2477-0926,  2477-0905,  2468-5611

FAX                                                      :           [66]   2632-3392,  2460-0901

E-MAIL  ADDRESS                                :           spice@nguansoon.com,  spice@artchit.com

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                   :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

 

ESTABLISHED                                     :           1993

REGISTRATION  NO.                            :           0105536081704

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.   3,000,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                 :           BHT.   3,000,000

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           DECEMBER   31            

LEGAL  STATUS                                   :           PRIVATE  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR. VISITH  LIMPRANA,  THAI

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

 

NO.  OF  STAFF                                    :           50

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           FOOD  SEASONING  PRODUCTS

                                                                        MANUFACTURER,  DISTRIBUTOR  &  EXPORTER

                                                                         

                                                                         

CORPORATE  PROFILE

 

OPERATING  TREND                             :           STABLE                       

PRESENT  SITUATION                          :           OPERATING  NORMALLY                     

REPUTATION                                        :           GOOD  WITH  NORMAL  BUSINESS  ENGAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT  STANDARD                 :           MANAGEMENT  WITH  FAIR  PERFORMANCE             

 

 

 

HISTORY

 

The  subject  was  established  on  July  16,  1993  as  a  private  limited  company under  the  name  style  ARTCHIT  INTERNATIONAL  PEPPER  AND  SPICE  CO.,  LTD.,  by  Thai groups,    in  order  to  manufacture  and  distribute  food  seasoning  products  to  both     domestic  and  international  markets.    It  currently  employs  approximately  50  staff.  

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  is  83/4  Moo  5,  Soi  Suksawad  2,  Suksawad  Rd.,  Jomthong,  Bangkok  10150,  and  this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.  

 

 

THE  BOARD  OF  DIRECTORS

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr. Artchit  Limprana

 

Thai

81

Mr. Visith  Limprana

 

Thai

50

Mr. Viroj  Sakulboonrasee

 

Thai

53

 

 

AUTHORIZED  PERSON

 

One  of  the  above  directors  can  sign  on  behalf  of  the  subject  with  company’s  affixed.

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr. Visith  Limprana  is  the  Managing  Director.

He  is  Thai  nationality  with  the  age  of   50  years old.  

 

 

BUSINESS  OPERATIONS

 

The  subject  is  engaged   in  manufacturing  and distributing  of  food  seasoning  products,  such  as  white  pepper  powder,  sweeten  chili  sauce  and  others,  under  its  owned  brand  name  “Nguan  SoonHand  Brad  No. 1”.

 

 

PURCHASE

 

100%  of    raw  material  is  purchased  from  local  supplier.

 

 

SALES 

 

90%  of  the  products  is  sold  locally  by  wholesale  to  dealers,  the  remaining 10%  is  exported  to  the  countries  in  Europe  and  Middle  East.


 

RELATED  AND  AFFILIATED  COMPANY

 

Bangkok  Chili  Limited  Partnership

Business  Type  :  Distributor  of  peppers  and  spices.

 

 

LITIGATION

 

Bankruptcy  and  Receivership

 

There  are  no  litigation  on  bankruptcy  and  receivership  cases  filed  against  the  subject  found  at  Legal  Execution  Department  for  the  past  five  years.

 

Others

 

There  are  no  legal  suits  filed  against   the  for  the  past  two  years.

 

 

CREDIT  

 

Sales  are  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Local  bills  are  paid  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Exports  are  against  L/C  at  sight  or  T/T.

 

 

BANKING

 

Banker’s  name  was  not  disclosed.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  employs  approximately  50  staff.  

 

 

LOCATION   DETAILS

 

The  premise  is  owned  for  administrative  office,  factory  and  warehouse  at  the  heading  address.  Premise  is  located  in  commercial/residential   area.

 

Branch  office  is  located  at  1/14  Suksawad  2  Rd.,  Jomthong,  Bangkok  10150.

 

 

REMARK

 

CREDIT  OF  US$ 500,000  SHOULD  BE  IN  ORDER.

 

 

COMMENT

 

The  subject’s  business  performance  is  good.   Its  product  has  been  widely  spread  in  local  market,  as  well  as  growing  well  in  international  markets.

 

 

FINANCIAL  INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  initially  registered  at  Bht.  1,000,000  divided  into  10,000   shares  of  Bht.  100     each.

 

On  March  27,  2003,  the  capital  was  increased  to  Bht. 3,000,000  divided  into  30,000  shares  of  Bht.  100   each  with  fully  paid.

 

 

THE  SHAREHOLDERS  LISTED  WERE  :  [as  at  April  30,  2007]

 

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Mrs. Thitiporn  Limprana

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  83/4  Moo  5,  Suksawad  2  Rd.,  Jomthong,

                   Bangkok

12,000

40.00

Mr. Visith  Limprana

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  83/4  Moo  5,  Suksawad  2  Rd.,  Jomthong,

                   Bangkok

4,500

15.00

Mr. Viroj  Sakulboonrasee

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  156/186  Yaiwaraj  Rd.,  Samphantawong, 

                   Bangkok

4,500

15.00

Ms. Vipaporn  Limprana

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  83/4  Moo  5,  Suksawad  2  Rd.,  Jomthong,

                   Bangkok

3,000

10.00

Ms. Vipawadee  Limprana

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  83/4  Moo  5,  Suksawad  2  Rd.,  Jomthong, 

                   Bangkok

3,000

10.00

Mrs. Arunee  Limprana

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  83/4  Moo  5,  Suksawad  2  Rd.,  Jomthong, 

                   Bangkok

1,500

5.00

Mrs. Leena  Sakulboonrasee

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  156/186  Yaiwaraj  Rd.,  Samphantawong, 

                   Bangkok

1,500

5.00

 

 

Total  Shareholders 

 

  7

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANT  NO.

 

Mr. Thongsuk  Jerdrangsee         No.   0710

 

 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial  figures  published  for  December  31,  2006  &  2005  were:

           

ASSETS

                                                                                                

Current Assets

2006

2005

 

 

 

Cash   in   hand  &  at  Bank             

964,383.91

609,000.96

Trade  Accts.  Receivable

4,276,839.66

4,119,062.66

Inventories                      

14,728,583.24

4,697,521.40

Other  Current  Assets                  

231,703.47

92,997.85

 

Total  Current  Assets                

 

20,201,510.28

 

9,518,582.87

 

 

 

Fixed Assets                  

11,045,648.44

1,917,169.74

Other Assets                  

950.84

9,305,256.01

 

Total  Assets                 

 

31,248,109.56

 

20,741,008.62


 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

 

Current Liabilities

2006

2005

 

 

 

Trade  Accts.  Payable

859,248.59

214,390.55

Other  Current  Liabilities             

570,937.20

401,528.58

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

1,430,185.79

 

615,919.13

 

Long  Term  Loan  from  Related  Person

 

25,200,000.00

 

15,700,000.00

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

26,630,185.79

 

16,315,919.13

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 Share  capital : Baht  100  par  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital  30,000  shares

 

 

3,000,000.00

 

 

3,000,000.00

 

Capital  Paid                      

 

3,000,000.00

 

3,000,000.00

Retained  Earning - Unappropriated                

1,617,923.77

1,425,089.49

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

4,617,923.77

 

4,425,089.49

 

Total Liabilities  &  Shareholders'  Equity

 

31,248,109.56

 

20,741,008.62


                                                  

PROFIT  &  LOSS  ACCOUNT

 

 

Revenue

2006

2005

 

 

 

Sales                                         

40,973,332.95

35,982,916.05

Export  Income

39,961.34

-

Less : Refundable

[189,662.49]

[173,861.04]

Other  Income                 

24,067.19

18.01

 

Total  Revenues           

 

40,847,698.99

 

35,809,073.02

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost   of   Goods   Sold                           

34,965,994.06

30,636,229.80

Selling  &  Administrative  Expenses

5,546,537.13

4,726,157.07

 

Total Expenses             

 

40,512,531.19

 

35,362,386.87

 

Profit / [Loss]  Before  Interest  Expenses  &

  Income  Tax

 

 

335,167.80

 

 

446,686.15

Interest  Expenses

[16,647.70]

-

Income  Tax

[125,685.82]

[105,765.12]

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

 

192,834.28

 

340,921.03

Retained  Earning,  beginning  of  year

1,425,089.49

1,084,168.46

 

Retained  Earning,  end  of  year

 

1,617,923.77

 

1,425,089.49

 


 

 

FINANCIAL  ANALYSIS

 

Annual  Growth  &  Profitability

 

 

Annual  Growth

 

2006

 

2005

 

Net  Sales

 

13.98

 

 

 

Operating  Profit

 

[34.17]

 

 

 

Net  Profit

 

[43.44]

 

 

 

Fixed  Assets

 

476.14

 

 

 

Total  Assets

 

50.66

 

 

 

Profitability

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Good  Sold

 

85.26

 

85.14

 

Operating  Profit  Margin

 

0.82

 

1.24

 

S  &  A  Expenses

 

13.52

 

13.13

 

Interest Paid

 

0.04

 

0.00

 

Other  Revenues

 

[0.40]

 

[0.48]

 

Net  Profit  Margin

 

0.47

 

0.95

 

Earning  Per  Shares

 

6.43

 

11.36

 

No. of  Shares

 

30,000

 

30,000

 

 

Net  Sales  was  increased  by  13.98%,  Operating  Profit  was  decreased  by  34.17%,  Net  Profit  was  decreased  by  43.44%,  Fixed  Assets  was  increased  by  476.14%,  Total  Assets  was  increased  by  50.66%. 

 

 

 

 

Compare  each  cost  with  sales, Cost  of  Good  Sold  was  increased  from  85.14%  to  85.26%,  Operating  Profit  Margin  was  decreased  from  1.24%  to  0.82%,  S  &  A  Expenses  was  increased  from  13.13%  to  13.52%,  Interest Paid  was  increased  from  0.00%  to  0.04%,  Other  Revenues  was  increased  from -0.48%  to  -0.40%,  Net  Profit  Margin  was  decreased  from  0.95%  to  0.47%. 

 

Earning  Per  Shares  was  decreased  from  11.36  baht  per  share  to  6.43  baht  per  share.

 

 

 

 

 

Liquidity

 

 

Liquidity

 

2006

 

2005

 

Current  Ratio

 

14.13

 

15.45

 

Quick-Assets  Ratio

 

3.66

 

7.68

 

Current  Ratio  was  decreased  from  15.45  to  14.13,  show  Current  Assets  can  cover  Current  Liabilities,  Liquidity  Ratio  of  the  company  was  good,  Quick-Assets  Ratio  was  decreased  from  7.68  to  3.66,  capacity  to  pay  Short  Term  Loan  was  good  too,  because  Current  Assets  without  Inventory  can  cover  Current  Liabilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leverage

 

 

Leverage

 

2006

 

2005

 

D/E  Ratio

 

5.77

 

3.69

 

Times  Interest  Earned

 

20.13

 

0.00

 

D/E  Ratio  was  increased  from  3.69  to  5.77,  show  the  company  had  fund  from  Loan  more  than  fund  from  Equity,  investment  risked  of  the  company  is  high,  Times  Interest  Earned  was  increased  from  0.00  to  20.13,  capacity  to  pay  interest  paid  was  good.

 

 

 

 

Efficiency

 

 

Efficiency

 

2006

 

2005

 

Fixed  Assets  Turnover

 

3.71

 

18.77

 

Total  Assets  Turnover

 

1.31

 

1.73

 

Return  on  Assets

 

0.62

 

1.64

 

Return  on  Equity

 

4.18

 

7.70

 

Day's  Payable

 

7.54

 

2.14

 

Day’s  Inventories

 

129.28

 

47.00

 

Day’s  Receivables

 

37.54

 

41.21

 

 

Fixed  Assets  Turnover  was  decreased  from  18.77  times  to  3.71  times,  Total  Assets  Turnover  was  decreased  from  1.73  times  to  1.31  times,  show  the  company  could  not  use  Assets  so  efficiently,  Return  on  Assets  was  decreased  from  1.64  to  0.62,  Return  on  Equity  was  decreased  from  7.70  to  4.18,  capacity  to  use  Assets  to  make  profit  was  good. 

 

Day's  Payable  was  increased  from  3  days  to  8  days,  and  Day’s  Inventories  was  increased  from  47  days  to  130  days,  while  Day’s  Receivables  was  decreased  from  42  days  to  38  days.

 

 

 

 


 

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

 

 

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%)

 

 

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