MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

16.02.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

NINGBO UNITED GROUP IMP & EXP CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

22-23/F Fortune Plaza, No.77 Heyi Road, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, 315010

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

05.11.2001

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

3302001004643

 

 

Legal Form :

Shares Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

International Trader

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 700,000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

name & address of the company

 

NINGBO UNITED GROUP IMP & EXP CO., LTD.

22-23/F FORTUNE PLAZA, NO.77 HEYI ROAD, NINGBO CITY,

ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, 315010 PR CHINA

77 22-23

TEL: 86 (0) 574-87309067        FAX: 86 (0) 574-87325189

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : novEMBER 5, 2001

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 3302001004643

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : SHARES LIMITED COMPANY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                                                        : MR. LI QIMING (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 106

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY 20,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : TRADING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 2,661,250,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 57,290,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO usd 700,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : fairly stable

OPERATIONAL TREND  : TEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.18 = US$1

 

Adopted abbreviations:

ANS - amount not stated           

NS - not stated 

SC - subject company (the company inquired by you)

NA - not available          

CNY – China Yuan Ren Min Bi 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 


SC was registered as a shares limited company at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC-The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on November 5, 2001.

 

Company Status: Shares limited co.

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. Its registered capital is divided into shares of equal par value and the co. raises capital by issuing share certificates by promotion or by public offer. Shareholders bear limited liability to the extent of shareholding, and the co. is liable for its debts only to the extent of its total assets. The co has independent property of legal person and enjoys property rights of legal person. The characteristics of the shares limited co. are as follows:

The establishment of the co. requires at least two promoters and no more than 200, half of whom shall be domiciled in China.. Natural person are allowed to serve as promoters.

The minimum registered capital of a co. is CNY 5M. while that of the co. with foreign investment is CNY 5M. The total capital of a co. which propose to apply for publicly listed must be no less than CNY 30M.

The board of directors must consist of five to nineteen directors.

If the co. raises capital by public offer, the promoters must not subscribe less than 35% of the total shares. the promoters’ shares are restricted to transfer- within one year of the offer.

A state-owned enterprise that is restructured into a shares limited co. must comply with the conditions & requirements specified under the law & administrative rule.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes importing and exporting various kinds of commodities and technology, processing with imported materials, processing with imported samples, assembling with imported parts, and compensation trade in agreement; counter trade & transit trade, wholesaling, retailing and storage of chemical and textile materials and products, silk, garments, electromechanical devices, electronic products, apparatus and instruments, light industrial products, native and animal products, artwork, building materials, seafood, packaging products, paper and paper pulp; processing paper and manufacturing paper products.

 

SC is mainly engaged in international trade. 

 

Mr. Li Qiming has been legal representative of SC since 2001.

 

SC is known to have approx. 106 staff members at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office in the commercial zone of Ningbo. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 2,500 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.nbunion.com The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present, the web is in both Chinese and English versions.

 

E-mail: webmaster@nbunion.com 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


No significant events or changes were found during our checks with the local Administration for Industry & Commerce.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS: 

 
Name                                                                                                           % of shareholding

 

Ningbo Untied Group Co., Ltd.                                                                             85.0

Ningbo Free Trade Zone Tongxin International Trade Co., Ltd.                                2.0

Ningbo United Building & Developing Co., Ltd.                                                      6.0

Shareholder’s Union of Staff                                                                                6.2

Yang Jianxin                                                                                                      0.8

 

Ningbo Untied Group Co., Ltd.:

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Ningbo Untied Group Co., Ltd. was established in 1993 with registered capital CNY 302,400,000, and its legal representative is He Dayuan (何大元). It is a listed company in Shanghai Stock Exchange Market with the code of 600051. 

Address: 8/F, United Building, No. 1, Donghai Road, Development Zone, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province

Tel: 0574- 86221609

Fax: 0574- 86221320

 

Ningbo Free Trade Zone Tongxin International Trade Co., Ltd.

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Address: 10/F, Kaiyue Building, No. 9, Lantian Road, Haishu District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province 10

Tel: 0574-87169156

 

Ningbo United Building & Developing Co., Ltd.

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Address: Wangjing Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province

Tel: 0574-87253698

Fax: 0574-87251798

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman and General Manager:

 

Mr. Li Qiming, 46 years old with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2001 to present                 Working in SC as chairman and general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in international trade.

 

SC’s products mainly include: textiles, chemical products, machinery, medicine, hardware.

 

SC sources its materials 60% from domestic market, mainly Zhejiang, and 40% from overseas market, mainly Korea. SC sells 30% of its products in domestic market, mainly Guangdong and Zhejiang, and 70% to overseas market, mainly USA and Europe.

 

The buying terms of SC include Check, T/T, L/C and Credit of 30-60 days. The payment terms of SC include Check, T/T, L/C and Credit of 30-60 days.

 

*Major Supplier:

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 Ningbo Hualin Traveling Products Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 166, Baizhang Road, Ningbo

166

Tel: 0574-87720127

 

*Major Customer:

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Guangdong Lanyue Energy Development Co., Ltd.

Address: 19C, Bldg. B, Luhu Building, No. 128, Lujing Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou

128 B19C

Tel: 020-83485027

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is known to have 6 subsidiaries at present:

 

Ningbo Untied Yanhua Chemical Trade Co., Ltd.

Address: Room 2401, Construction Bank Building, No.31 Guangji Street, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province

Tel: 86 0574-87315025

Fax: 86 0574-87317117

 

Ningbo Free Trade Zone Anji International Trade Co., Ltd.

Address: No.31 Guangji Street, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province

Tel: 86 0574-87311305

Fax: 86 0574-87315984

 

Ningbo Free Trade Zone Ruixiang International Trade Co., Ltd.

Address: 18/F, No.181 Zhongshan East Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province

Tel: 86 0574-87251998

Fax: 86 0574-87253598

 

Ningbo United International Shipping Agency Co., Ltd.

Address: 5/F No.418 Zhongshan East Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province

Tel: 86 0574-87740968

Fax: 86 0574-87740981

 

Ningbo Free Trade Zone Aixi Semiconductor Storage Co., Ltd.

Address: Room 1008, Business Building, Xinqi Free Trade Zone, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province

Tel: 86 0574-86837770

 

Ningbo Free Trade Zone Yanlian International Trade Co., Ltd.

Address: Room 101 Development Building, Ningbo Free Trade Zone, Zhejiang Province

Tel: 86 0574-87314715

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: PAYMENT

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Overall payment appraisal :

 

(  ) Excellent      (  ) Good      (X) Average      (  ) Fair      (  ) Poor      (  ) Not yet determined

 

The appraisal serves as a reference to reveal SC's payments habits and ability to pay.  It is based on the 3 weighed factors:  Trade payment experience (through current enquiry with SC's suppliers), our delinquent payment and our debt collection record concerning SC.

 

Trade payment experience : SC’s suppliers declined to make any comments.

 

Delinquent payment record :  None in our database.

 

Debt collection record :No overdue amount owed by SC was placed to us for collection within the last 6 years.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BANKING

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Construction Bank of China Ningbo Branch

AC#3313636000010000003955

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2005

as of Dec. 31, 2006

Cash & bank

76,460

101,650

Inventory

37,180

61,040

Accounts receivable

180,160

173,080

Other Accounts receivable

41,300

34,620

To be apportioned expense

0

0

Other current assets

167,230

144,670

 

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Current assets

502,330

515,060

Fixed assets

7,420

9,040

Long term investment

11,720

21,380

Other assets

10

17,680

 

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Total assets

521,480

563,160

 

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Short loans

10,000

11,490

Accounts payable

309,060

303,860

Other Accounts payable

4,820

55,690

Withdraw the expenses in advance

1,690

0

Other current liabilities

147,120

134,110

 

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Current liabilities

472,690

505,150

Long term liabilities

0

0

Other liabilities

0

720

 

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Total liabilities

472,690

505,870

Equities

48,790

57,290

 

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Total liabilities & equities

521,480

563,160

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2005

as of Dec. 31, 2006

Turnover

2,139,960

2,661,250

Cost of goods sold

2,067,700

2,565,360

     Sales expense

47,800

64,500

     Management expense

12,940

7,490

     Finance expense

-520

-1,400

Profit before tax

15,020

23,620

Less: profit tax

4,270

7,130

Profits

10,750

16,490

 

Important Ratios

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As of Dec. 31, 2005

As of Dec. 31, 2006

*Current ratio

1.06

1.02

*Quick ratio

0.98

0.90

*Liabilities to assets

0.91

0.90

*Net profit margin (%)

0.50

0.62

*Return on total assets (%)

2.06

2.93

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

6 days

8 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

31 days

24 days

*Turnover/Total assets

4.10

4.73

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.97

0.96

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: AVERAGE

l         The turnover of SC appears fairly good in its line.

l         SC’s net profit margin is average.

l         SC’s return on total assets is average.

l         SC’s cost of goods sold is fairly high, comparing with its turnover.

 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a normal level.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a normal level.

l         The inventory of SC is maintained in an average level.

l         The accounts receivable of SC is maintained in an average level.

l         SC’s short-term loan is in an average level.

l         SC’s turnover is in a fairly good level, comparing with the size of its total assets.

 

LEVERAGE: FAIR

l         The debt ratio of SC is high.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fairly stable.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered medium-sized in its line with favorable background. A credit line up to USD 700,000 would appear to be within SC’s capacities.

 

 

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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