MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

08.05.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

EURO BRASS CC

 

 

Registered Office :

Unit D19,  Prime Park, Mooke Road, Diep River, Western Cape

 

 

Country :

South Africa

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

21.10.1999

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

1999/060011/23

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Importers of Brass Handles (Iron Mongery).

 

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 :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPANY NAME

 

EURO BRASS CC

 

 

TRADING NAME

 

SOLID BRASS

 

 

PHYSICAL ADDRESS

 

Unit D19

Prime Park

Mooke Road

DIEP RIVER

Western Cape

 

 

POSTAL ADDRESS

 
P O Box 613

CONSTANTIA

7848

Telephone number:                      021 761 9543 / 66

Fax number:                              021 761 9569

 

The subject is previously reported to have been situated at Unit 17 C, Moore Road.

 

 

MEMBERS

 

100%    J E HENRY       ID No. 5301095123088

 

 

ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

 

None

 

 

BANKERS

 

STANDARD BANK, Constantia Branch, Account Number: 071836462. It was stated that the subject enjoys overdraft facilities, secured by the personal guarantee of the Member.  Utilisation is stated to be nil to partial at times.

 

ABSA BANK, Claremont branch, Account Number: 4064473085. It was stated that the subject does not require overdraft facilities as credit balances are maintained at the bank.

 

DATE REGISTERED

 

21 October 1999

 

Registration Certificate Number: 1999/060011/23

 

 

VAT NUMBER         

 

4950186207

 

 

MAJOR OPERATION

 

Importers of brass handles (iron mongery)

 

 

MAJOR SUPPLIERS

           

The subject imports most of its supplies and deals locally with:

 

CLOVER CARGO

UNITRACE

W & B HARDWARE

 

 

MAJOR CUSTOMERS OR BUSINESS SECTORS

 

Retailers and wholesalers, builders

 

 

AREA OF DISTRIBUTION AND SELLING   

 

South Africa

 

 

EXPORTS

 

None

 

 

 

 

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 

 

18

 

 

OTHER PREMISES

 

The subject has a branch in Plumstead

 

 

OWNED OR LEASED

 

The premises are reported to be owned by the business with a total value of R2.5 million, bonded in favour of STANDARD BANK.

 

 

MEMBERS CONTRIBUTION

 

R100

                                                           

The following estimated financial situation was submitted:

 

STOCK                                                                                                       R10 000 000

DEBTORS                                                                                                   R  2 000 000

FIXED ASSETS                                                                                           R     500 000

PROPERTY                                                                                                R  3 000 000

CREDITORS                                                                                                    fluctuates

OVERDRAFT                                                                                                             Nil

LOANS                                                                                                       R     150 000

TURNOVER per month                                                                                 R  2 000 000

 

 

AUDITORS    

 

N C VINCENT & ASSOCIATES

 

 

YEAR END

 

FEBRUARY

 

 

INSURANCE BROKERS 

 

MARIE CLAIRE

 

 

TRADE REFERENCES – APRIL 2007

 

       PERIOD       HIGHEST       AVERAGE       TERMS     PAYMENT    EXPERIENCE

                          CREDIT         CREDIT                          PATTERN

 

1.    2002             R6 000           R  6 000          30 days    30 days        Very good

 

2.    1999             declined         R15 000 -        30 days    30 days        Good

                                               R25 000

 

3.          Do not give trade references

 

 

CURRENT TRADE REFERENCES

 

       PERIOD       HIGHEST       AVERAGE       TERMS     PAYMENT    EXPERIENCE

                          CREDIT         CREDIT                          PATTERN

 

1. 8 yrs               R500 000       R100 000 -      30 days    30 days        Very good

                          c/l                 R400 000

 

2.    2002             declined         R    6 000        30 days    30 days        Very good

 

3.    1998             R  35 000       R  10 000        30 days    30 days        Very good

 

 

COMMENTS

 

This is an established business meeting its moderate commitments timeously.  The subject is considered equal to its normal business engagements.

 

 


 

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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