MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

09.01.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

WEST AFRICAN DECOR TILES LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

P. O Box An 5077, Accra

 

 

Country :

Ghana

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

10-Oct-91

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

505786

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Corporation 

 

 

Line of Business :

Wholesaling and retailing of Ceramics’ and Granite tiles sanitary-ware, carpeting fabrics, acoustic ceilings, laminated flooring Bathroom Fittings, Fitted Kitchens, Suspended Ceilings, and Decorative Lights

 

 

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 100,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 


SUBJECT'S NAME   

 

Registered Name:          WEST AFRICAN DECOR TILES LTD

Requested Name:          WEST AFRICAN DECOR TILES LTD

Other Names:                West African Hardware Ltd

 

 

ADDRESS AND TELECOMMUNICATION

 

Physical Address:          Peace Fm Road, Mile 7 New Achimota

Postal Address:             P.o Box An 5077,

                                    Accra.

Country:                        Ghana

Phone:                          233-21-408250/1

Fax:                              233-21-232780

Email:                           victor@wahld.com.gh

Website:                       None Stated

 

 

CREDIT OPINION

 

Financial Index as of December 2006 shows subject firm with a medium risk of credit. We recommend Credit of USD 100,000 on 90 days.

 

 

LEGAL

 

Legal Form:                   Limited Corporation 

Date Incorporated:          10-Oct-91

Reg. Number:                505786

Nominal Capital             GHC 500,000,000

Subscribed Capital         GHC 500,000,000

 

Subscribed Capital is Subscribed in the following form:

 

                        Position           Shares

Mr. M Victor      MD/ CEO          50

Mr. D Selma      Director 40

Mr. Ray Taye     Director 10

 

                       

RELATED COMPANIES  

 

None                                                                 Parent company.

None                                                                 Subsidiary company.

None                                                                 Affiliated company.

None                                                                 Shareholder of subject firm.

 

3 branches in Kantamanto, Kumasi,

Takoradi                                                            Branches of the firm

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Registered to operate wholesaling and retailing of Ceramics’ and Granite tiles sanitary-ware, carpeting fabrics, acoustic ceilings, laminated flooring Bathroom Fittings, Fitted Kitchens, Suspended Ceilings, and Decorative Lights

 

Imports:            Italy, Spain and China

Exports:            Neighboring Countries 

Trademarks:      None

Terms of sale:    Cash (40%) and 30 days (60%), invoices.

           

Main Customers:           Construction firms and organizations  

Employees:                   60 employees.

Vehicles:                       Several motor vehicles.

Territory of sales:           Ghana

Location:                       Owned premises, 2.000 square feet,

 

 

AUDITORS AND INSURANCE   

 

Auditors:                       Information not available.

Insurance Brokers:         Information not available.

           

 

FINANCE 

 

Currency Reported:        Ghanaian Cedi (GHC)

Approx. Ex. Rate:          1 US Dollar = 10,016 Ghanaian Cedi

Fiscal Year End:            December 31, 2006

Inflation:                        According to information given by independent sources, the inflation at January 31st,

                                    2005 was of 14%.

 

Financial Information not Submitted        

           

Profit and Loss (expressed in GHC)

 

                                                2006

Sales                                        16,000,000,000

Net Profit (Loss)               1,200,000,000

 

 

BANK 

 

Bank Name:      Standard Chartered Bank

Branch:             Accra

Comments:       None

 

           

TRADE REFERENCES

           

Experiences:     Good

           

 

 

NOTARIAL BONDS   

 

None

 

 

COMMENTS / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION    

 

This information was obtained from outside sources other than the subject company itself and confirmed the above subject.

           


 

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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