MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

13.05.2008

 

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

KGK DIAMONDS SHANGHAI LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

Room 6081-6082 6/F Jinmao Tower, No. 88 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai, 200120 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

21.04. 2004

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

310115400148758

 

 

Legal Form :

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Selling Diamonds.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

name & address

 

KGK DIAMONDS SHANGHAI LTD.

ROOM 6081-6082 6/F JINMAO TOWER, NO. 88 CENTURY AVENUE, PUDONG,

 SHANGHAI, 200120 PR CHINA

88 66081-6082

TEL: 86 (0) 21-50470226    FAX: 86 (0) 21-50470546

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : APR. 21, 2004

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 310115400148758

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : WHOLLY FOREIGN-OWNED ENTERPRISE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. SANJAY NAVIATTAN KOTHARI (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 25

REGISTERED CAPITAL : USD 3,100,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : TRADING

TURNOVER                              : cny 83,740,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

EQUITIES                                 : cny 6,380,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

MARKET CONDITION                : AVERAGE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : failry STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : fairly steady

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.00= 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 wholly foreign-owned enterprise at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Apr. 21, 2004.

Company Status: Wholly foreign-owned enterprise                                          

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. It is a limited co. established within the territories of PR China with capital provided totally by the foreign investors. More than one foreign investor may jointly invest in a wholly foreign-owned enterprise. The investing party/parties solely exercise management, reap profit and bear risks and liabilities by themselves. This form of companies usually have a limited duration is extendible upon approval of Examination and Approval Authorities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes diamonds trade in Shanghai Diamond Exchange (including transit trade, processing trade, importing and exporting.

 

SC is mainly engaged in selling diamonds.

 

Mr. SANJAY NAVIATTAN KOTHARI has been chairman of SC since 2004.

 

SC is known to have approx. 25 employees at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office in the commercial zone of Shanghai. Our checks reveal that SC rents the total premise about 100 square meters.

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.kgkgroup.com. It is the website of KGK Group. The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is in English version.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


No significant events or changes were found during our checks with local AIC.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                               % of Shareholding

 

KGK Diamonds (HK) Ltd.                                                100

 

Address:  14/F, Chevalier House, 45-51 Chatham Road South, TST, Kln, HK

Phone No:  27239828

Fax No:  27397584

Email:  kgkhk@kgkgroup.com 

Business:  supply diamonds of all sizes, clarify and cut for the manufacture of jewelry

 

 

The KGK Group is a global corporation based in India with fully integrated operations in diamonds and colored gemstones. KGK is known worldwide for its superlative products, exemplary quality, international standards, and its impeccable reputation for customer service.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman:

 

Mr. SANJAY NAVIATTAN KOTHARI, Indian, in his 30’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2004 to present        Working in SC as chairman;

At present                          Working in KGK Diamonds Shenzhen Ltd. as chairman.

 

 

l         General Manager:

 

Mr. Andy, Indian, in his 30’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2004 to present                Working in SC as general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in selling diamonds.

 

SC’s products mainly include: diamonds.

 

SC sources its materials 20% from domestic market, and 80% from the overseas market, mainly European countries. SC sells 80% of its products in domestic market, and 20% 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 Supplier:

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KGK Diamonds (HK) 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 refused to release any information of its domestic suppliers and the trade reference was not available.

 

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
 

 

 


Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Shanghai Branch

 

AC#N/A

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2006

As of Dec. 31, 2007

Cash & bank

2,050

7,360

Inventory

2,900

2,890

Accounts receivable

0

26,140

Advances to suppliers

4,020

0

Other receivables

100

770

Other current assets

80

760

 

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Current assets

9,150

37,920

Fixed assets net value

20

14,270

Projects under construction

0

9,850

Long term investment

0

0

Other assets

10

20

 

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Total assets

9,180

62,060

 

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Short loans

0

17,450

Accounts payable

6,000

36,910

Advances from clients

1,200

320

Taxes payable

-100

-1,620

Salaries payable

0

0

Other payable

240

260

Other current liabilities

0

2,360

 

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Current liabilities

7,340

55,680

Long term liabilities

0

0

 

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Total liabilities

7,340

55,680

Equities

1,840

6,380

 

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Total liabilities & equities

9,180

62,060

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2006

As of Dec. 31, 2007

Turnover

2,850

83,740

Cost of goods sold

2,880

93,430

     Sales expense

100

180

     Management expense

1,480

2,370

     Finance expense

-230

-930

Other income

1,730

12,040

Profit before tax

280

650

Less: profit tax

50

70

Profits

230

580

 

Note: the “Other Income” is mainly preferential duty for importing diamonds. As the preferential rate of 2006 was adjusting, SC had little business in 2006.

 

Important Ratios

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2006

2007

*Current ratio

1.25

0.68

*Quick ratio

0.85

0.63

*Liabilities to assets

0.80

0.90

*Net profit margin (%)

8.07

0.69

*Return on total assets (%)

2.51

0.93

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

371days

13days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

0

114days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.31

1.35

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

1.01

1.12

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: AVERAGE

l         The turnover of SC appears average in 2006 and fairly good in 2007.

l         SC’s net profit margin is fairly good in 2006 but average in 2007.

l         SC’s return on total assets is average, and it was declining in 2007.

l         SC’s cost of goods sold is too high in 2006 and 2007, comparing with its turnover.

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIR

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a normal level in 2006 but fair in 2007.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a normal level in 2006 but fair in 2007.

l         The accounts receivable of SC is large in 2007.

l         The inventory of SC is fairly large in 2006 and average in 2007.

l         The short loans are large in 2007.

l         SC’s turnover is in a fair level in 2006 but in an average level in 2007, comparing with the size of its total assets.

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

l         The debt ratio of SC is fairly high in 2006 and 2007.

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 small-sized in its line with fairly stable financial conditions. The large amount of accounts receivable could be a threat to SC’s financial condition. Credit dealings of small amount can be considered for it at present.

 

 


 

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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