MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

27.06.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

AUSTRALIAN SANDALWOOD OIL CO PTY LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

2 Down Road Albany, Western Australia 6330

 

 

Country :

Australia

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

29.06.1999

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Operates in the products of Sandalwood and Emu oil based products including fragrances and lipsticks.

 

 

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

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTERED NAME      

 

AUSTRALIAN SANDALWOOD OIL CO PTY LTD

ACN: 088 257 498

ABN: 97 088 257 498

 

 

CORPORATE SEARCH

 

Incorporation Date:                     29 Jun 1999

 

Incorporation State:                    Western Australia

 

Registered Office                       2 DOWN Road

ALBANY, Western Australia 6330 Australia

 

Charges                                    Date Registered: 29 Jun 2007

Chargee Name: 006 014 197 BILIONIS NOMINEES

Charge Type: Fixed and floating charge

ASIC Charge No: 1476059

 

Date Registered: 12 Sep 2005

Chargee Name: 005 357 522 AUSTRALIA AND NEW

Charge Type: Fixed and floating charge

ASIC Charge No: 1205843

 

Number of Shares Issued:           1

 

Paid Capital:                              $1

 

Shareholders                             MT ROMANCE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Number of Shares: 1

 

Directors                                   BIRKBECK, STEPHEN PAUL

Appointment Date: 27 Jun 2007

Date of Birth: 29 Oct 1960

Gender: Male

RAINTREE FARM 2243 SOUTH COAST Highway DENMARK, Western Australia 6333

Australia

Address:

 

HARRIS, BRYAN

Appointment Date: 01 Jun 2007

Date of Birth: 24 Jun 1953

Gender: Male

Address: 53 MCCALLUM Road DONCASTER, Victoria 3108 Australia

Resident Overseas: No

 

BROWN, MICHAEL WILLIAM

Appointment Date: 01 Jun 2007

Date of Birth: 30 Apr 1953

Gender: Male

Address: 49 BROOK Street HAWTHORN, Victoria 3122 Australia

 

Secretary                                  ROBERT HEILBRON

Appointment Date: 27 June 2007

 

 

BUSINESS STRUCTURE

 

TRADING ADDRESS     Lot 2, Down Rd

MIRAMBEENA PARK

ALBANY, WA 6330

 

TELEPHONE                 (618) 9845 6888

 

FACSIMILE                       (618) 9841 7100

 

HOLDING ENTITY           MT ROMANCE AUSTRALIA P/L

 

ULTIMATE HOLDING

ENTITY                               MT ROMANCE HOLDINGS P/L

 

BANK                           ANZ BANKING GROUP

 

EMPLOYEES                50

 

 

BACKGROUND

 

The subject was incorporated in Western Australia on 29 June 1999 to commence operations under the current style as a new venture.

 

The group began near Denmark, a southern coastal area of eastern Australia, where husband and wife team, Steve and Karen Birkbeck, spent countless nights creating emu oil based cosmetics to sell at local markets. As the business grew, so too did competition in this lucrative market. Sensing difficulties in sustaining long-term business success, Steve looked towards essential oils to diversify their business. Soon after, he identified a tremendous opportunity - pure Australian sandalwood oil.

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

The subject operates in the products of sandalwood and emu oil based products including fragrances and lipsticks.

 

Activities are conducted from premises located at the above listed trading address.

 

 

ADVERSE

 

A search of the of Credit Advantage Limited failed to trace any litigation listed against the subject at that date.

 

 

 

FINANCES

 

The subject is not required to lodge financial statements with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

 

During the current interview conducted with the subjects Financial Controller Robert Helborn, he confirmed the subjects search and operational details, however declined to provide any financial or trading information as a matter of strict company policy.

 

Subsequently details in this regard were unable to be obtained during the current investigation.

 

In regards to asset backing, the subject is noted to own the premises located at the above listed trading address. A property search can be conducted at your request to confirm ownership.

 

Enquiries in trade quarters revealed satisfaction from suppliers contacted in dealing with the subject on a credit basis.

 

 

TRADE SURVEY

 

A trade survey on the subject traced the following accounts:

 

Purchases average $100,000 per month on 60 day terms. Payment is met to terms and the account is considered satisfactory, having been known since July 2005.

 

Purchases range up to $15,000 per month on 30 day terms. Payment is met to terms and the account is considered satisfactory, having been known over 5 years.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

The subject was incorporated in Western Australia on 29 June 1999 to commence operations under the current style as a new venture.

 

Details pertaining to the subject’s financial position were unable to be obtained for the current enquiry.

 

In regards to asset backing, the subject is noted to own the premises located at the above listed trading address.

 

Enquiries in trade quarters revealed satisfaction from suppliers contacted in dealing with the subject on a credit basis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                               

                            

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.42.79

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.04

Euro

1

Rs.67.39

 

 

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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