MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

28.02.2008

 

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SHANGHAI CEDER COMPOSITES TECHNOLOGY INC

 

 

Registered Office :

F1 No. 260 Liancao Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201108 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

09.03.2006

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

310000400458952

 

 

Legal Form :

Chinese Foreign Equity Joint Venture Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and selling composite materials.

 

 

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 3,000

 

 

Status :

Small Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

Name & Address

 

SHANGHAI CEDER COMPOSITES TECHNOLOGY INC.

F1 NO. 260 LIANCAO ROAD, MINHANG DISTRICT,

SHANGHAI, 201108 PR CHINA

260 F1

TEL: 86 (0) 21-64342453  

FAX: 86 (0) 21-64342452

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE                        : MAR. 9, 2006

REGISTRATION NO.                              : 310000400458952

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM                 : CHINESE FOREIGN EQUITY JOINT VENTURE ENTERPRISE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                                                                                                                : MR. WANG BIN (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                                : 130

REGISTERED CAPITAL             : USD 450,000

BUSINESS LINE                                    : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                                          : cny 560,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                             : cny 1,920,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                            : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE                   : UP TO USD 3,000 (PERIODICAL REVIEW)

MARKET CONDITION                            : FAIR

FINANCIAL CONDITION                         : FAIR

OPERATIONAL TREND              : FAIRLY steady

GENERAL REPUTATION                       : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                                 : CNY 7.14= USD1

 

 

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 Chinese foreign equity joint venture enterprise at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Mar. 9, 2006.

Company Status: Chinese-foreign equity joint venture enterprise

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. It is a limited co. jointly invested by one or more foreign companies and one or more PR China controlled companies within the territories of PR China according to a certain proportion of capital investment. The investing parties exercise business management, share profits and bear all risks and liabilities of the co. together. The equity joint venture law requires that foreign party contribute not less than 25% of the registered capital, with no maximum. The investing parties are free to agree on method of profit distribution and liabilities bearing according to the proportion of capital investment. Each investing parties contributes funds, tangible assets, technology & etc. The board of directors excises the high authority. The joint venture usually has a limited duration of 10 to 50 years. Enterprise with large investment, long construction periods, low investment returns, introducing of advanced technology & advanced technology products that have good competition position in international market may extend beyond the 50 years limit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes processing and manufacturing carboform composite materials and fiber glass products; selling self-made products.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling composites materials.

 

Mr. Wang Bin has been chairman of SC since 2006.

 

SC is known to have approx. 130 staff members at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office and factory in the industrial zone of Shanghai. Our checks reveal that SC rents the total premise about 5,000 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.cedar-composites.com. 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

 

Cui Qi (Canadian)                                               25

 

Shanghai Jinshan Industry Co., Ltd.                     75

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman and General Manager:

 

Mr. Wang Bin, in his 30’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2006 to present                 Working in SC as chairman and general manager.

 

l         Vice General Manager:

 

Mr. Shen Ruhao in his 30’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2006 to present                Working in SC as vice general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling composite materials.

 

SC’s products mainly include:

Bicycle parts

Frame, fork, handle bar

Wheel rim

Fender, chain guard, water cage

 

Snowboard parts

Binding frame

 

Medical parts

X-ray bed board

Head cradle

Pultruded profiles

Custom tube, shaft, board

 

    

 

SC sources its materials 80% from domestic market, and 20% from the overseas market, mainly European countries. SC sells 15% of its products in domestic market, and 85% to the overseas market, mainly American and European countries.

 

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

 

*Major Client:

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EDGE Egypt

 

*Major Supplier:

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Changzhou Ashland Modern Chemical 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:

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
 

 

 


China Construction Bank Minhang Sub-branch

 

AC#31001590217050000997

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Cash & bank

250

Inventory

2,450

Accounts receivable

230

Advances to suppliers

60

Other receivables

170

Other current assets

0

 

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Current assets

3,160

Fixed assets net value

1,160

Projects under construction

0

Long term investment

0

Other assets

90

 

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Total assets

4,410

 

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Short loans

0

Accounts payable

1,820

Advances from clients

200

Taxes payable

-310

Salaries payable

0

Other payable

780

Other current liabilities

0

 

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Current liabilities

2,490

Long term liabilities

0

 

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Total liabilities

2,490

Equities

1,920

 

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Total liabilities & equities

4,410

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Turnover

560

Cost of goods sold

520

     Revenue expense

30

     Management expense

1,770

     Finance expense

120

Profit before tax

-1,770

Less: profit tax

0

Profits

-1,770

 

 

 

Important Ratios

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2006

*Current ratio

1.27

*Quick ratio

0.29

*Liabilities to assets

0.56

*Net profit margin (%)

-316.07

*Return on total assets (%)

-40.14

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

1597days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

150days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.13

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.93

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: POOR

l         The turnover of SC appears fair in 2006.

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

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

l         SC’s cost of goods sold is fairly high in 2006, comparing with its turnover.

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIR

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a normal level in 2006.

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

l         The accounts receivable of SC is average.

l         The inventory of SC is large.

l         There is no short loan in 2006.

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

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

l         The debt ratio of SC is average.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fair.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Credit Opinion: USD 500,000

 

SC is considered small-sized in its line with fair financial conditions. A credit line at the above amount appears beyond SC’s capacities. A credit line up to USD 3,000 appear acceptable.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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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