MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

11.01.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

HUANGSHI DONGBEI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 5 Wuhuang Road, Tieshan District, Huangshi, Hubei Province, 435006

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.06.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

10.03.1999

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

002678

 

 

Legal Form :

Shares Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and selling plunger type hermetically sealed compressors.

 

 

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 3,000,000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

NAME AND ADDRESS

 

 

HUANGSHI DONGBEI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO., LTD.

NO. 5 WUHUANG ROAD, TIESHAN DISTRICT, HUANGSHI,

HUBEI PROVINCE, 435006 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 714-5431873  FAX: 86 (0) 714-5420558

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : MAR. 10, 1999

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 002678

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : SHARES LIMITED COMPANY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                                            : MR. YANG BAICHANG (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 2,951

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY 235,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : cny 1,088,081,000 (AS OF JUN. 30, 2007)

EQUITIES                                 : cny 493,388,000 (AS OF JUN. 30, 2007)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

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

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : stable

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : WELL KNOWN

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.39= 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 Mar. 10, 1999.

 

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 manufacturing and selling plunger sealed refrigerating compressors

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling plunger type hermetically sealed compressors.

Mr. Yang Baichang (杨百昌) has been chairman of SC since 2005.

 

SC is known to have approx. 2,951 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 Huangshi. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 140,000 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.donper.com . It is the website of its parent company. 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 

 

 


SC was listed in the Shanghai Stock Exchange in Jul. 1999 with stock code of 900956.

 

SC was ISO9001 certified in 1996, ISO9000: 2000 certified in 2001, and ISO14000 certified in 2003.

 

In 2004, SC was awarded prize of UNDP/GEF, and the appraisal of the State Environmental Protection Administration of China, which drove the technical progress of the whole compressor industry and improved the integral level of homemade compressors.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS: As of Jun. 30, 2007

 

 
Name                                                                                                  % of Shareholding

 

Huangshi Donper M & E Group Co., Ltd.                                                              50.04

Sun Menglin                                                                                                      0.49

Changzhou ZEC Co., Ltd.                                                                                   0.34

Zhou Jianbai 周坚白                                                                                              0.30

ABNAMROBANKNV                                                                                          0.26

SHENYINWANGUONOMINEES (H.K.) LTD                                                         0.19

Guo Qing 郭青                                                                                                    0.19

Ling Yongzhen                                                                                                   0.18

Changshu Tianyin Electromechanical Co., Ltd.                                                     0.17

Zhejiang Lisheng Electric Manufacture Co., Ltd.                                                    0.17

SHAOXING XINGBEI PUNCHING GENERAL CO., LTD.                            0.17

Wuhan Xinhua Hardware Co., Ltd.                                                                       0.17

Other shareholders:                                                                                            47.33

 

 

Huangshi Donper M & E Group Co., Ltd (Donper Group for short) is a sizable enterprise specialized in R&D, production and sales of refrigerating compressor, commercial-use refrigerating machinery, and solar water heater, etc. In 1994, it formed its group with eight subsidiaries. The Group is headquartered in Dongfangshan Beauty Spot, Huangshi, Hubei in a land of 200,000 sq.m., with over 4,800 staff including more than 600 technicians.

 

In March 1999, Huangshi Donper Refrigerating Machine Group Co., Ltd reorganized assets of its refrigerating compressor plant and founded Huangshi Dongbei Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. together with other five companies including Wuhan Xinhua Hardware Co., Ltd. In July 1999, Donper B share got listed in Shanghai Stock Exchange.

 

On May 20, 2000, Huangshi Dongper Refrigerating Machine Co., Ltd. founded Huangshi Donper M & E Group Co., Ltd. through debt-to-equity swap.

 

Donper Group currently has four direct subsidiaries --- Huangshi Dongbei Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. (Listed B share), Donper Refrigeration Co., Ltd., Donper Foundry Co., Ltd., and Donper Solar Energy Co., Ltd., and four indirect subsidiaries including Haiguanshan Hotel, Chenxin Photoelectric Co., Ltd., etc. Its leading products include hermetic compressor, cold drink machine, ice cream machine, solar water heater, auto casting parts, and ceramic ferrule of optical fiber connector, etc.

 

ADD: No. 5, Wuhuang Road, Tieshan District, Huangshi City, Hubei Province, China.

TEL: 86-0714-5416688 

FAX: 86-0714-5415588 

WEBSITE: http://www.donper.com 

E-Mail: trade@donper.com

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman:

 

Mr. Yang Baichang (杨百昌), in his 50’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2005 to present                    Working in SC as chairman.

Also working in Huangshi Donper M & E Group Co., Ltd., as general manager.

 

 

l         General Manager:

 

Mr. Liu Chuansong (刘传宋), in his 50’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2005 to present                  Worked in SC as general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling plunger type hermetically sealed compressors.

SC’s products mainly include: reciprocating hermetic refrigerating compressor of 1/14HP ~ 3HP, which are to produce R134a, R600a, R22/R152a, R22, and R404A to match refrigerator, ice box, display case, water machine, car fridge, cold drink machine, and ice cream machine, etc.

 

 

 

SC sources its materials 80% from domestic market, and 20% from the overseas market, mainly European countries. SC sells 70% of its products in domestic market, and 30% 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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Huangshi Donper M & E Group Co., Ltd.

Huangshi Donper Refrigeration Co., Ltd.

Changshu Tianyin Electromechanical Co., Ltd.

 

*Major Supplier:

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Changzhou ZEC Co., Ltd.

Wuhan Xinhua Hardware Co., Ltd

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is known to have 5 subsidiaries as below,

 

Huangshi Haiguanshan Hotel Co., Ltd.

Huangshi Sunshine Opto-electronic CO., LTD.

Huangshi Donper M & E Group Solar Energy Co., Ltd.

Wuhu Abaur Mechanical & Electrical Co., Ltd.

Huangshi Donper Casting Co., Ltd.

 

 

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
 

 

 

 


SC refused to release any information about its bank.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Consolidated Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Jun. 30, 2007

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Cash & bank

368,949

318,242

Accounts receivable

351,942

274,826

Accounts payable advance

121,352

88,947

Bills receivable

153,443

106,077

Other receivables

26,727

21,975

Inventory

205,270

205,022

Other current assets

168

0

 

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Current assets

1,227,851

1,015,089

Fixed assets net value

273,789

269,912

Projects under construction

51,202

40,991

Long term investment

6,930

7,131

Other assets

117,068

110,740

 

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Total assets

1,676,840

1,443,863

 

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Short loans

287,875

273,825

Accounts payable

320,498

250,665

Accounts receivable advance

7,203

11,520

Bills payable

467,235

388,521

Taxes payable

29,319

14,835

Salaries payable

0

0

Other payable

41,887

23,250

Accrued expenses

13,587

0

Long term liabilities due within one year

0

0

Other current liabilities

9,007

8,410

 

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Current liabilities

1,176,611

971,026

Long term liabilities

6,841

12,955

 

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Total liabilities

1,183,452

983,981

Equities

493,388

459,882

 

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Total liabilities & equities

1,676,840

1,443,863

 

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Consolidated Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000\

 

 

As of Jun. 30, 2007

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Turnover

1,088,081

580,159

Cost of goods sold

924,991

509,722

     Sales expense

34,852

19,878

     Management expense

40,285

20,989

     Finance expense

19,640

13,684

Profit before tax

46,827

10,568

Minority Shareholders’ profit and loss

11,688

750

Less: profit tax

13,321

1,800

Profits

33,505

8,768

 

Important Ratios

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as of Jun. 30, 2007

as of Dec. 31, 2006

*Current ratio

1.04

1.05

*Quick ratio

0.87

0.83

*Liabilities to assets

0.71

0.68

*Net profit margin (%)

3.03

1.51

*Return on total assets (%)

1.97

0.61

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

69days

129days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

118days

172days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.65

0.40

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.85

0.88

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: AVERAGE

l         The turnover of SC appears fairly good in 2006 and in the first half year of 2007.

l         SC’s net profit margin is average in 2006 and in the first half year of 2007. 

l         SC’s return on total assets is average in 2006 and in the first half year of 2007.

l         SC’s cost of goods sold is average in 2006 and in the first half year of 2007, comparing with its turnover.

 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a normal level in 2006 and in the first half year of 2007.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a normal level in 2006 and in the first half year of 2007.

l         The accounts receivable of SC is fairly large 2006 and average in the first half year of 2007.

l         The inventory conversion period of SC appears long.

l         The short term loan of SC is fairly large in 2006 and in the first half year of 2007.

l         SC’s turnover is in an average in 2006 and in a fairly good level in the first half year of 2007, comparing with the size of its total assets.

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

l         The debt ratio of SC is fairly high.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is low.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Stable.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is well-known in its industry with stable financial conditions. A credit line up to USD 3,000,000 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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