MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

25.02.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SICHUAN BLUE SWORD IMPORT & EXPORT CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

Sichuan Blue Sword Group Sci-Tech Park, High Tech West Zone, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610016 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

24.08.2001

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

5106821800523

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Liabilities Company

 

 

Line of Business :

International Trader

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

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

Small

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 80,000

 

 

Status :

Small Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

name & address

 

SICHUAN BLUE SWORD IMPORT & EXPORT CO., LTD.

SICHUAN BLUE SWORD GROUP SCI-TECH PARK, HIGH TECH WEST ZONE, CHENGDU, SICHUAN PROVINCE, 610016 PR CHINA.

TEL: 86 (0) 28-87825602     FAX: 86 (0) 28-87826503

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : AUG. 24, 2001

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 5106821800523

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : LIMITED LIABILITIES COMPANY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                                      : MR. ZHANG ZHENGCONG (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 15

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY 5,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : INTERNATIONAL TRADE

TURNOVER                              : CNY 109,490,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 6,350,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 80,000

MARKET CONDITION                : AVERAGE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : fairly STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.14=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 Limited liabilities company at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Aug. 24, 2001.

Company Status: Limited liabilities co.   

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. No more than fifty shareholders contribute its registered capital jointly. Shareholders bear limited liability to the extent of shareholding, and the co. is liable for its debts only to extent of its total assets. The characteristics of this form of co. are as follows:

Upon the establishment of the co., an investment certificate is issued to the each of shareholders.

The board of directors is comprised of three to thirteen members.

The minimum registered capital for a co. is CNY 30,000.

Shareholders may take their capital contributions in cash or by means of tangible assets or intangible assets such as industrial property and non-patented technology.

Cash contributed by all shareholders must account for at least 30% of the registered capital.

Existing shareholders have pre-exemption right to purchase shares of the co. offered for sale by the other shareholders and to subscribe for the newly increased registered capital of the co

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes selling chemical products; importing and exporting various goods and technology.

 

SC is mainly engaged in international trade.

 

Mr. Zhang Zhengcong has been chairman of SC since 2001.

 

SC is known to have approx. 15 staff members at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office in the industrial zone of Chengdu. Our checks reveal that SC rents the total premise about 140 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.scbsc.com. It’s the website of SC’s parent. The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is in both Chinese and English versions.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


No significant events or changes were found during our checks with local AIC.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                                        % of shareholding

 

Sichuan Blue Sword Chemical (Group) Co., Ltd .                          75

 

Sichuan Blue Sword Phosphochemical Group Co., Ltd.                              25

 

Sichuan Blue Sword Chemical (Group) Co., Ltd.              

 

Sichuan Blue Sword Chemical (Group) Co., Ltd. (simplified as Blue Sword Chem.) is a subsidiary fully invested by Sichuan Blue Sword Group. Blue Sword Group is one of the top ten large-scale private enterprises in Sichuan Province, with total assets over USD 700 million and turn-over more than $1.3 billion.

Address: Blue Sword Chemical, Shuangsheng Chemical Park, Shifang,Sichuang,China

Post code:   618400

Tel:   0086-838-8306898

Fax:   0086-838-8307434

E-mail:   bschem@scbsc.com 

Web:     http://www.scbsc.com

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l          Chairman and General Manager:

 

Mr. Zhang Zhengcong (张正聪) in his 50’s 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.

 

At present         Also working in Sichuan Blue Sword Group Co., Ltd as vice chairman and Sichuan Blue Sword Chuanxi Phosphorus Chemical Co., Ltd as general manager.

 

 

l         Vice General Manager:

 

Mr. Zhang Guangying (张光英) in his 40’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2001 to present     Working in SC as vice general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in international trade.

 

SC’s products mainly include: phosphates Food Grade, phosphates technical grade, fertilizers & raw Materials.

 

SC sources its products and materials 100% from domestic market. SC sells 100% of its products to the overseas market, mainly American and Europe.

 

The buying terms of SC include: Check, T/T, and Credit of 15-30 days. The payment terms of SC include: Check, T/T, L/C and Credit of 30-60 days, according to different customers.

 

*Major Supplier:

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Sichuan Blue Sword Chemical (Group) Co., Ltd.              

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is not known to have any subsidiary at present.

 

 

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:  A trade enquiry currently conducted with SC's supplier(s) reveal the following:

                                              Supplier A

Products sold:                         chemicals

Date account opened:              2005

Line of credit:                          No comment

Terms:                                    T/T, credit of 30-60 days

Average monthly sales:            No comment

Current balance:                      No comment

Rating Key :                            2

Any Special Comments:  _______________________________________

 

Payment record keys :

1 = Prompt : Payment made before the credit period expires

2 = As agreed terms : Payment made upon due date

3 = Slightly slow but acceptable : Payment made 5 to 20 days beyond agreed terms

4 = Slow : Payment made 16 to 45 days beyond agreed terms

5 = Poor : Payment made over 45 days beyond agreed terms

6 = No comment : Account is newly opened & record is not yet established

Note :   In some instances, payment beyond terms can be the result of disputes over merchandise, lost invoices, disputed accounts & etc.

 

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
 

 

 


Bank of China Chengdu Branch

 

AC#38686408091001

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Cash & bank

4,330

Inventory

5,780

Accounts receivable

66,650

Advances to suppliers

770

Other receivables

9,660

Other current assets

0

 

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Current assets

87,190

Fixed assets net value

10

Projects under construction

0

Long term investment

0

Other assets

0

 

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Total assets

87,200

 

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Short loans

2,460

Accounts payable

5,570

Advances from clients

72,670

Taxes payable

-4,160

Salaries payable

0

Other payable

0

Other current liabilities

4,310

 

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Current liabilities

80,850

Long term liabilities

0

 

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Total liabilities

80,850

Equities

6,350

 

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Total liabilities & equities

87,200

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Turnover

109,490

Cost of goods sold

103,460

     Sales expense

2,480

     Management expense

190

     Finance expense

1,740

Profit before tax

1,590

Less: profit tax

520

Profits

1,070

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important Ratios

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2006

*Current ratio

1.08

*Quick ratio

1.01

*Liabilities to assets

0.93

*Net profit margin (%)

0.98

*Return on total assets (%)

1.23

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

19days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

222days

*Turnover/Total assets

1.26

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.94

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: AVERAGE

l         The turnover of SC appears fairly good in 2006.

l         SC’s net profit margin is average in 2006.

l         SC’s return on total assets is average in 2006.

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 in 2006.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a normal level in 2006.

l         The accounts receivable of SC is large in 2006.

l         The inventory of SC is average in 2006.

l         The short loans are average in 2006.

l         SC’s turnover is in an average 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 small-sized in its line with favorable background. The large amount of accounts receivable could be a threat to SC’s financial condition. Credit dealings of small amount can be considered for it at present.

 

 

 

 


 

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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