MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

18.07.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

JIANGSU PROVINCIAL FOREIGN TRADE CORPORATION

 

 

Registered Office :

24-26/F Xinhua Mansion, No. 55 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210005 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

17.07.1992

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

320000000006044

 

 

Legal Form :

Shares Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

International Trader

 

 

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 800,000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

name & address

 

JIANGSU PROVINCIAL FOREIGN TRADE CORPORATION

24-26/F XINHUA MANSION, NO. 55 ZHONGSHAN ROAD, NANJING,

JIANGSU PROVINCE, 210005 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 25-84795777     FAX: 86 (0) 25-84795644

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : JUL. 17, 1992

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 320000000006044

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : SHARES LIMITED COMPANY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                     : MR. XIA QIANG (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 110

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY 36,700,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : INTERNATIONAL TRADE

TURNOVER                              : cny 2,633,590,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

EQUITIES                                 : cny 115,630,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : up to USD 800,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : fairly stable

OPERATIONAL TREND  : steady

GENERAL REPUTATION           : WELL KNOWN

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 6.86 = USD 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 Jul. 17, 1992.

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 importing and exporting various goods and technology; selling automobiles (including cars) and other domestic trade, technology services, consulting services and leasing commodities; processing with imported materials, processing with imported samples, assembling with imported parts, and compensation trade in agreement; barter trade & transit trade.

 

SC is mainly engaged in international trade.

 

Mr. Xia Qiang has been chairman of SC since 2001.

 

SC is known to have approx. 110 employees at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office in the commercial zone of Nanjing. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 8,000 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.jsft.com The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is in both Chinese and English versions.

 

E-Mail: office@jsft.com

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


SC’s former shareholders were as below,

 

Jiangsu Overseas Group Co., Ltd. 40%

Individuals 55%

Labor Union Committee 5%

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                                                  % of Shareholding

 

Jiangsu Overseas Group Co., Ltd. (JOC)                                                              80

 

Staff Individual Shares                                                                                        20

 

Jiangsu Overseas Group Co., Ltd.

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JOC is one of the leading state-owned enterprises with registered capital of CNY 88 Million, which is subordinated to Jiangsu Province government. JOC was established in the end of April 1995 and was listed on “Top Provincial Groups” in 1996. It has been authorized to handle investment and management of state-owned assets.

At present, JOC is in possession of about 10 major member companies at home and abroad with the wide scopes of import & export, investment, financing, foreign economy & technology cooperation, bidding, tourism, real estates and so on.

In 2006, JOC accomplished a total import and export turnover of USD1.04 billion, in which USD520million for export and USD484 million for import.

Address: #55 Zhongshan Road Xinhua mansion Nanjing Jiangsu  

TEL: +86-25-84795805

FAX: +86-25-84795800

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman and General Manager:

 

Mr. Xia Qiang, ID: 320106571005041, 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         Vice General Manager:

 

Mr. Zhu Darong, ID: 320107531112183, in his 50’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2001 to present                Working in SC as vice general manager.

 

l         Directors:

 

Yang Zhong ID: 320102197101032015

Chen Qinan ID: 320106711013241

Bi Wu ID: 320103630120185

Yuan Ming ID: 320103541105004

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in international trade.

 

SC’s products mainly include: Metal Minerals, Timbers, Energy, Paper Pulps, Chemicals, Textile Materials, Mechanical Equipments and Machineries. 

 

      

 

SC sources its materials 40% from domestic market, and 60% from the overseas market, mainly Southeast Asia, European countries. SC sells 60% of its products in domestic market, and 40% 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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Jiangsu Shagang Group Co., Ltd.

 

*Major Supplier:

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Shanghai Shunye Steel Group 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
 

 

 


Bank of China Jiangsu Branch

AC#044138090010000213

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2006

As of Dec. 31, 2007

Cash & bank

252,370

156,920

Accounts paid in advance

0

5,980

Accounts receivable

130,080

165,920

Inventory

410,460

432,680

Other receivables

15,610

23,900

Other current assets

314,950

367,660

 

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Current assets

1,123,470

1,153,060

Fixed assets net value

79,020

78,560

Projects under construction

0

0

Long term investment

0

0

Other assets

49,280

33,410

 

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Total assets

1,251,770

1,265,030

 

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Short loans

462,310

395,680

Accounts payable

314,230

325,560

Accounts received in advance

227,480

235,690

Taxes payable

0

-1,210

Salaries payable

0

0

Other payable

39,170

40,560

Other current liabilities

97,560

149,170

 

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Current liabilities

1,140,750

1,145,450

Long term liabilities

3,950

3,950

 

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Total liabilities

1,144,700

1,149,400

Equities

107,070

115,630

 

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Total liabilities & equities

1,251,770

1,265,030

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2006

As of Dec. 31, 2007

Turnover

2,710,160

2,633,590

Cost of goods sold

2,601,880

2,543,420

     Sales expense

60,470

55,990

     Management expense

5,450

6,010

     Finance expense

14,150

13,590

Profit before tax

29,480

10,210

Less: profit tax

0

0

Profits

29,480

10,210

 

 

Important Ratios

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2006

2007

*Current ratio

0.99

1.01

*Quick ratio

0.63

0.63

*Liabilities to assets

0.91

0.91

*Net profit margin (%)

1.07

0.39

*Return on total assets (%)

2.32

0.81

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

55days

60days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

18days

23days

*Turnover/Total assets

2.17

2.08

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.96

0.97

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIRLY GOOD

l         The turnover of SC appears good in its line.

l         SC’s net profit margin is average.

l         SC’s return on total assets is average.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIR

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 accounts receivable of SC is average.

l         The inventory of SC appears fairly large.

l         The short loans appear LARGE.

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

 

 

LEVERAGE: FAIR

l         The debt ratio of SC is 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 industry with fairly stable financial conditions. The large amount of short loan and inventory could be a threat to SC’s financial condition. A credit line at the above amount appears to be within SC’s capacities.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.42.78

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.51

Euro

1

Rs.67.90

 

 

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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