MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

13.06.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SHANDONG SWAN COTTON INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY STOCK Co., Ltd.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 400, Tenth Area, East Village Of Luokou, Tianqiao District, Ji’nan, Shandong Province, 250032 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

08.07. 2002

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

370000018076439

 

 

Legal Form :

Shares Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Selling Cotton Machinery.

 

 

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 700,000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

 

name & address

 

SHANDONG SWAN COTTON INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY STOCK Co., Ltd.

NO. 400, TENTH AREA, EAST VILLAGE OF LUOKOU, TIANQIAO DISTRICT,

JI’NAN, SHANDONG PROVINCE, 250032 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 531-85706476           FAX: 86 (0) 531-85704882

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : JULY 8, 2002

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 370000018076439

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : SHARES LIMITED COMPANY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. HUANG JUNQIANG (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 400

REGISTERED CAPITAL             : CNY 60,180,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 215,220,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 106,890,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 700,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND              : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 6.90 = 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 Renminbi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 


SC was registered as a Shares limited co. at Shandong Provincial Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on July 8, 2002.

 

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 cotton processing machinery and parts, grain & oil processing machinery; selling cotton, steel materials and hardware; international trade with licenses.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling cotton machinery.

 

Mr. Huang Junqiang has been legal representative and chairman of SC since 2002.

 

 

SC is known to have approx. 400 employees 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 Ji’nan. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 20,000 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


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

 

Email: swan@sdmj.com.cn

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


News:

Ø         “Swan Cotton Machinery” has passed the examination of product production license;

Ø         Complete Set of Swan Cotton Ginning Equipments has won the title “The Products of Shandong Famous Brand”

 

 

Many kinds of main machine and key spare parts produced by company are appraised famous brand products. The company is evaluated by financial circle as “Three A” grade enterprise in continuous years. It is the first of the same trade in china to pass ISO9001.

 

  

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                                       % of Shareholding

 

Shandong Cotton Machinery Corporation.

                                                                                                            13.19

 

Shandong Tianyuan Fiber Co., Ltd.

                                                                                                            7.91

 

Shandong Agricultural Means Of Production Co., Ltd.

                                                                                                            7.91

 

Shandong Jianghe Cotton Machinery Co., Ltd.

                                                                                                            42.5

 

Shandong Supply and Marketing Cooperative General Company

                                                                                                            28.4

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Shandong Agricultural Means of Production Co., Ltd., with a history of more than 50 years, is an international trading corporation. It is specialized in agricultural means of production such as fertilizers, pesticide, polyethylene membrane, and so on.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Legal representative and chairman:

 

Mr. Huang Jianqiang, in his 50’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

 

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2002 to present                 Working in SC as chairman and legal representative.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling cotton machinery.

 

SC’s products mainly include seed cotton cleaner, saws, ribs, channel saws and space blocks, etc.

 

       

 

SC sources its materials 80% from domestic market, mainly Shandong, and 20% from overseas market, mainly U.S.A. and Europe. SC sells 80% of its products in domestic market, and 20% to overseas market, mainly Southeast Asian market.

 

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.

 

 

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 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
 

 

 


Agriculture Bank of China Ji’nan Branch Luokou Sub-branch

 

AC#15-121301040004661

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet (as of Dec. 31, 2007)

Unit: CNY’000

Cash & bank

14,740

Inventory

11,830

Accounts receivable

70,040

Advances to suppliers

34,940

Notes receivable

600

Short-term investment

39,000

Other receivables

7,480

Other current assets

9,240

 

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Current assets

187,870

Fixed assets

54,240

Fixed assets net value

23,140

Projects under construction

280

Long term investment

11,920

Other assets

33,520

 

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Total assets

256,730

 

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Short loans

20,000

Accounts payable

98,550

Other payable

25,520

Advances from clients

2,570

Other current liabilities

3,200

 

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Current liabilities

149,840

Long term liabilities

0

 

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Total liabilities

149,840

Equities

106,890

 

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Total liabilities & equities

256,730

 

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Income Statement (as of Dec. 31, 2007)

Unit: CNY’000

Turnover

215,220

Cost of goods sold

172,270

     Sales expense

13,910

     Management expense

23,700

     Finance expense

1,290

Profit before tax

4,040

Less: profit tax

1,330

Profits

2,710

 

Important Ratios

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as of Dec. 31, 2007

*Current ratio

1.25

*Quick ratio

1.17

*Liabilities to assets

0.58

*Net profit margin (%)

1.26

*Return on total assets (%)

1.06

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

20 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

119 days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.84

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.80

 

 

 

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 average

l         SC’s return on total assets is average.

l         SC’s cost of goods sold is average, 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 normal level.

l         The inventory of SC is maintained in an average level.

l         The accounts receivable of SC appears fairly large.

l         SC’s short-term loan is in an average level.

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 average.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is low.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Stable.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered medium-sized in its line with stable financial conditions. A credit line up to USD 700,000 appears 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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