MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

30.06.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SHANGHAI SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS AND MATERIALS CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 1 Taojiang Road, Shanghai, 200031 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

10.10.1990

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

3101041011403

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Liabilities Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Trading various types of scientific instruments, chemical reagents, laboratory equipment, chemical products, electromechanical products, metal materials, modern office supplies, time recording equipment, related parts, special materials and isotope used for scientific research, medical treatment, education and manufacture.

 

 

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 400,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

name & address

 

SHANGHAI SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS AND MATERIALS CO., LTD.

NO. 1 TAOJIANG ROAD,

SHANGHAI, 200031 PR CHINA.

TEL: 86 (0) 21- 64334329     FAX: 86 (0) 21-64669008

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : OCT. 10, 1990

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 3101041011403

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : LIMITED LIABILITIES COMPANY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                      : MR. GU HAO (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 93

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY 19,160,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : TRADING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 323,780,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 34,680,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 400,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : fairly STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 6.85779 = 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 limited liabilities company at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC-The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Oct. 10, 1990.

 

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 various types of scientific instruments, chemical reagents, laboratory equipment, chemical products, electromechanical products, metal materials, modern office supplies, time recording equipment, related parts, special materials and isotope used for scientific research, medical treatment, education and manufacture; importing and exporting various goods and technology and acting as an agent for it.

 

SC is mainly engaged in trading various types of scientific instruments, chemical reagents, laboratory equipment, chemical products, electromechanical products, metal materials, modern office supplies, time recording equipment, related parts, special materials and isotope used for scientific research, medical treatment, education and manufacture.

 

Mr. Gu Hao has been legal representative and chairman of SC since 2001.

 

SC is known to have approx. 93 employees at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office in the commercial zone of Shanghai. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 1,000 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.ssimc.com . The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is in Chinese version.

 

Email: zhangch@ssimc.com

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


No significant events or changes were found during our checks with the local Administration for Industry and Commerce.

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                                                  % of Shareholding

 

Shanghai Science & Technology Investment Co., Ltd.                                           27.34

 

Shanghai Science & Technology Investment Corporation                           23.66

 

Shanghai Zenitek Group Co., Ltd.                                                                        49.00

 

Shanghai Science & Technology Investment Co., Ltd.

Tel: 86-21-64338288  

Fax: 86-21-64330776  

Add: No. 285 West Jianguo Road, Shanghai

Web: http://www.sstic.com.cn

 

Shanghai Science & Technology Investment Corporation

Add: No. 1634 Mid Huaihai Road, Shanghai

Tel: 86 21 64311988(总机)

Fax: 86 21-64312336

Web: www.shsti.com.cn 

 

Shanghai Zenitek Group Co., Ltd.

TEL: 86-21-62462233

FAX: 86-21-62462283

E-mail: group@zenitek.com   

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman and General Manager:

 

Mr. Gu Hao, 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.

 

 

l         Manager:

 

Mr. Fu Qin, in his 40’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2004 to present                 Working in SC as manager.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in trading various types of scientific instruments, chemical reagents, laboratory equipment, chemical products, electromechanical products, metal materials, modern office supplies, time recording equipment, related parts, special materials and isotope used for scientific research, medical treatment, education and manufacture.

 

SC’s products mainly include: balancers, spectrographs, chromatographic apparatus, drying equipment, incubators, reactors, optical instruments, microscopes, geological instruments.

 

 

 

SC sources its materials 40% from domestic market, and 60% from the overseas market, mainly from Europe. SC sells 60% of its products in domestic market, and 40% to the overseas market, mainly to 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 Check, T/T, L/C and Credit of 30-60 days.

 

 

*Major Customers:

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Shanghai Hengping Scientific Instrument Co., Ltd.

Sen Electric Co., Ltd.

Beijing Jinnai Sci-Tech Development Ltd.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is known to invest in the following companies:

Shanghai Scientific Instruments and Materials Market

Etc.

 

 

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
 

 

 


Shanghai Bank

AC#:316829-00005008319

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2006

as of Dec. 31, 2007

Cash & bank

66,850

89,120

Short-term investments

0

3,580

Inventory

51,030

61,080

Accounts receivable

10,210

11,610

Advances to supplies

3,320

12,490

Dividends receivable

0

380

Other receivables

2,210

2,020

Other current assets

0

0

 

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Current assets

133,620

180,280

Fixed assets net value

12,150

11,290

Projects under construction

0

0

Long-term investments

4,830

3,820

Intangible and other assets

1,640

1,460

 

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Total assets

152,240

196,850

 

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Short loans

0

0

Accounts payable

23,940

22,730

Advances from customers

95,560

133,630

Accrued payroll

0

0

Welfares payable

0

380

Taxes payable

-7,410

-6,810

Other Accounts payable

6,930

12,240

Other current liabilities

380

0

 

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Current liabilities

119,400

162,170

Long term liabilities

0

0

 

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Total liabilities

119,400

162,170

Shareholders equities

32,840

34,680

 

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Total liabilities & equities

152,240

196,850

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2006

as of Dec. 31, 2007

Turnover

233,410

323,780

Cost of goods sold

226,440

305,040

     Sales expense

6,670

10,320

     Management expense

9,460

10,010

     Finance expense

-1,200

-1,810

Operation Profit

350

3,030

Less: profit tax

70

1,030

Net profit

280

2,000

 

 

Important Ratios

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as of Dec. 31, 2006

as of Dec. 31, 2007

*Current ratio

1.12

1.11

*Quick ratio

0.69

0.74

*Liabilities to assets

0.78

0.82

*Net profit margin (%)

0.12

0.62

*Return on total assets (%)

0.18

1.02

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

80 days

69 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

16 days

14 days

*Turnover/Total assets

1.53

1.64

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.97

0.94

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: AVERAGE

l         The turnover of SC appears fairly good in its line, and it was rising in 2007.

l         SC’s net profit margin is average.

l         SC’s return on total assets is average, and it was rising in 2007.

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.

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

l         The inventory of SC appears fairly large.

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

l         SC has no short-term loan in both 2006 and 2007.

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 fairly 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 medium-sized in its line with fairly stable financial conditions. The given credit amount would appear to be beyond SC’s capacities, while a credit line up to USD 400,000 is recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.42.95

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.62

Euro

1

Rs.67.81

 

 

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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