MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

17.03.2008

 

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

JASMINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

55 Doggett St Newstead, QLD 4006

 

 

Country :

Australia

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

22.02.1995

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, Design and Wholesale of Jewellery.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

Small

 

Status :

Small Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTERED NAME      

 

JASMINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

ACN: 068 331 402

           

 

INCORPORATED      

 

22 February 1995

 

 

REGISTERED ADDRESS

 

55 Doggett St

NEWSTEAD, QLD 4006

 

 

SHARECAPITAL       

 

$100                

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS     

 

BISHOP, Wallace                                  Holds 99 shares

BISHOP, Janette Elizabeth                     Holds 1 share

                                               

 

DIRECTORS             

 

BISHOP, Stuart Wallace

179 Laurel Ave

CHELMER, QLD 4068

 

BISHOP, Janette Elizabeth

105, 53b Newstead Tce

NEWSTEAD, QLD 4006

 

BISHOP, Wallace

105, 53b Newstead Tce

NEWSTEAD, QLD 4006

                                                           

 

SECRETARY       

 

WINTERBURN, Ian Roger

           

 

 

REGISTERED CHARGES

 

None on record

 

 

BUSINESS STRUCTURE

 

TRADING ADDRESS                 49 Commercial Rd

                                                NEWSTEAD, QLD 4006

 

TELEPHONE                             (617) 3253 5666

 

FACSIMILE                                   (617) 3252 5672

 

ASSOCIATED ENTITY               WALLACE BISHOP P/L – maintains over 40 retail stores

                                                across Australia

 

BANK                                       ANZ BANKING GROUP 

                                               

EMPLOYEES                            100

                                                450 (group)

           

 

BACKGROUND

 

The subject was incorporated in Queensland on 22 February 1995 under the current style.

 

Group operations were founded as a new venture in 1917 by the Bishop family.

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

The subject operates in the import, design and wholesale of jewellery.

 

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, he confirmed the subjects search and operational details, however declined to provide any financial information as a matter of strict company policy.

 

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

 

Records reveal that for the financial year ended 30 June 2007 Wallace Bishop P/L (the associated entity) recorded a 22% increase in revenue to $88,692,989, which resulted in an operating profit before tax of $8,463,998 and an operating profit after tax of $5,889,758 representing a Net Profit Margin of 6.6 %.

 

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:

 

  1. (Peter Beck) Purchases average more than $20,000 per month on 30 day terms. Payment is met in 30 days and the account is considered satisfactory, having been known over 5 years.

 

  1. (The Swatch Group)Nominated supplier failed to respond to correspondence despite chasing.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

The subject was incorporated in Queensland on 22 February 1995 under the current style.

 

Group operations were founded as a new venture in 1917 by the Bishop family.

 

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

 

Records reveal that for the financial year ended 30 June 2007 Wallace Bishop P/L (the associated entity) recorded a 22% increase in revenue to $88,692,989, which resulted in an operating profit before tax of $8,463,998 and an operating profit after tax of $5,889,758 representing a Net Profit Margin of 6.6 %.

 

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.

 

                                               

                            

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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