MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

10.01.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GUANGDONG CHIGO AIR CONDITIONING CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

Shengli Industrial Zone, Lishui Town, Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, 528244 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

June 16, 1997

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

002058

 

 

Legal Form :

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in manufacturing and selling air conditioners.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Aa

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

Up To usd 3,000,000

 

 

Status :

Very Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


name & address

 

GUANGDONG CHIGO AIR CONDITIONING CO., LTD.

SHENGLI INDUSTRIAL ZONE, LISHUI TOWN, NANHAI DISTRICT, FOSHAN,

GUANGDONG PROVINCE, 528244 PR CHINA

TEL      : 86 (0) 757-85660491

FAX      : 86 (0) 757-85608592

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : JUNE 16, 1997

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 002058

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : Wholly foreign-owned enterprise

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                                                     : MR. li xinghao (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 16,000

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY 353,140,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : manufacturing

TURNOVER                              : CNY 4,487,160,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 615,260,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO usd 3,000,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : steady

GENERAL REPUTATION           : fairly good

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY7.26 = 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 Renminbi

 

 

 


Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 


SC was registered as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on June 16, 1997.

 

Company Status: Wholly foreign-owned enterprise

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. It is a limited co. established within the territories of PR China with capital provided totally by the foreign investors. More than one foreign investor may jointly invest in a wholly foreign-owned enterprise. The investing party/parties solely exercise management, reap profit and bear risks and liabilities by themselves. This form of companies usually have a limited duration is extendible upon approval of Examination and Approval Authorities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes manufacturing, processing and selling household air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, electromagnetic ovens, microwave ovens, electronic terrines, audio equipment, commercial air conditioners, gas water heaters, gas kitchen ware, computers, above products components, and after services.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling air conditioners.

 

Mr. Li Xinghao has been chairman of SC since 1997.

 

SC is known to have approx. 16,000 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 Foshan. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 3,000,000 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.china-chigo.com The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present the web site is both in Chinese and English versions.

 

E-mail: sale@china-chigo.com

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


Changes of its registered information are as follows:

 

Date of change

Item

Before the change

After the change

2005

Registered legal form

shares limited company

wholly foreign-owned enterprise

Shareholders

Li Xinghao 90.85%

Other 32 individuals 9.15%

Chigo Development Holdings Limited (BVI) 100%

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                           % of Shareholding

 

Chigo Development Holdings Limited (BVI)                       100

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Legal Representative, Chairman and General Manager:

 

Mr. Li Xinghao, about 50 years old with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

 

 

 

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 1997 to present                 Working in SC as legal representative, chairman and general manager.

 

l         Vice General Manager:

 

Ms. Zhang Ping, about 45 years old with university education. She is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 1997 to present                 Working in SC as vice general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling air conditioners.

 

SC’s products mainly include: “Chigo” brand air conditioners.

 

 

        

 

SC sources its materials 80% from domestic market, and 20% from international market, mainly Japan. SC sells 90% of its products in domestic market, and 10% to overseas market, mainly USA, Europe and Southeast Asian market.

 

The buying terms of SC include T/T, L/C and Credit of 30-45 days. The payment terms of SC include T/T, L/C and Credit of 30-45 days.

 

 

*Major Customer:

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SUNING APPLIANCE CO., LTD.

 

*Major Supplier:

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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CO., LTD

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is known to have a subsidiary at present:

 

Ningbo Intelligence Electronics Co., Ltd.

Address: No.885 Dazha Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province.

Tel: 86 0574-87679963

Fax: 86 0574-87679963

 

 

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 did not provide any name of trade/service suppliers and we have no other sources to conduct the enquiry at present.

 

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
 

 

 


Agricultural Bank of China Foshan Branch Lishui Town Sub-Branch

AC#: 519501042222959

 

Relation: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet (as of Dec. 31, 2006)

Unit: CNY’000

Cash & bank

1,062,060

Inventory

687,070

Accounts receivable

574,950

Other Accounts receivable

10,690

To be apportioned expense

0

Other current assets

83,360

 

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Current assets

2,418,130

Fixed assets net value

200,340

Projects under construction

0

Long term investment

0

Other assets

104,250

 

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Total assets

2,722,720

 

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Short loans

253,650

Accounts payable

1,122,600

Other Accounts payable

28,090

Advances from customers

482,290

Withdraw the expenses in advance

0

Other current liabilities

220,830

 

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Current liabilities

2,107,460

Long term liabilities

0

Other liabilities

0

 

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Total liabilities

2,107,460

Equities

615,260

 

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Total liabilities & equities

2,722,720

 

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Income Statement (as of Dec. 31, 2006)

Unit: CNY’000

Turnover

4,487,160

Cost of goods sold

3,880,800

     Sales expense

337,840

     Management expense

79,220

     Finance expense

44,220

Profit before tax

129,270

Less: profit tax

22,880

Profits

106,390

 

Important Ratios (as of Dec. 31, 2006)

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*Current ratio                                                     1.15          

*Quick ratio                                                       0.82          

*Liabilities to assets                                           0.77          

*Net profit margin (%)                                         2.37          

*Return on total assets (%)                                 3.91          

*Inventory /Turnover ×365                                    56 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365                     47 days

*Turnover/Total assets                                        1.65

*Cost of goods sold/Turnover                               0.86

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIRLY GOOD

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

l         SC’s net profit margin is fairly good.

l         SC’s return on total assets is fairly good.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in an average level.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in an average level.

l         The inventory of SC is maintained in a normal level.

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

l         SC’s short-term loan is fairly large.

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

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

l         The debt ratio of SC is normal.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is low.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Stable.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered large-sized in its line with stable financial conditions. A credit line up to USD3,000,000 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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