MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

16.05.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE DIESEL SYSTEMS CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 17 Xinhua Road, New District, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214028 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

15.02. 1995

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

008312

 

 

Legal Form :

Shares Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Selling Diesel Fuel Injection Systems.

 

 

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 1,500,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

name & address

 

BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE DIESEL SYSTEMS CO., LTD.

NO. 17 XINHUA ROAD, NEW DISTRICT, WUXI,

JIANGSU PROVINCE, 214028 PR CHINA

17

TEL: 86 (0) 510-85333888    FAX: 86 (0) 510-85333888

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : FEB. 15, 1995

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 008312

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : SHARES LIMITED COMPANY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                                                              : DR. WALZ (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 1,784

REGISTERED CAPITAL : USD 200,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : cny 889,440,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                 : cny 1,431,720,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : up to usd 1,500,000 (periodical review)

MARKET CONDITION                : competitive

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : FAIR

OPERATIONAL TREND  : fairly steady

GENERAL REPUTATION           : well known

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 shares limited company at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Feb. 15, 1995.

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 development, manufacture, application, sales and services of diesel fuel injection systems and parts, other related consultation services.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling diesel fuel injection systems.

 

Dr. Walz has been chairman of SC since 2001.

 

SC is known to have approx. 1,784 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 Wuxi. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 300,000 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.bosch.com.cn . It is the website of Bosch China. The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is in both Chinese and English versions.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


Changes of its registration information:

 

Date of change

Item

Before the change

After the change

2008

Shareholder’s name

Robert Bosch GmbH

Robert Bosch Ltd. (Holland)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                               % of Shareholding

 

Bosch (China) Investment Co., Ltd.                                                                      10

Bosch Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.                                                                     1

Bosch Automotive Systems Corporation (Japan)                                                   15

Robert Bosch Ltd. (Holland)

                                                                                                                        41

Nanjing Weifu Jinning Co. Ltd.                                                                             1.5

Weifu High-Technology Co., Ltd.                                                                         30

Weifu Group Co., Ltd.                                                                                         1.5

 

Weifu Group Co., Ltd.

As a large modern enterprise, Wuxi Weifu Group Co., Ltd. principally produces diesel fuel injection system for automotive and engineering machines. It is also engaged in production of automotive exhaust catalytic converter, automotive air-conditional systems, various springs as well as accessories and parts, along with international import and export business, Wuxi Weifu High-tech Co., Ltd., the core enterprise, has become an outstanding listed company in Securities Exchange of A and B shares.

Add: No. 107 West Renmin Road, Wuxi, China

Tel: 86 510-82725665

Fax: 86 510-82712402

E-Mail: aijunxi@weifu.com.cn

Web: http://www.weifu.com.cn

 

Nanjing Weifu Jinning Co. Ltd.

Nanjing Weifu Jinning Co. Ltd., jointly invested by Wuxi Weifu Hi-Tech Company Limited and Nanjing Machinery & Power Equipment Industrial (Group) Company, is China’s leading enterprise in manufacturing and selling the fuel injection equipment for internal combustion engines. And some parts have been supplied to R/bosch. Its products include distributor type injection pumps model VE, fuel feed pumps, single cylinder injection pumps, fuel injectors, and 3-pair precision assemblies including nozzles, plungers and delivery valves, and they cover over 100 models of products and are available for all the medium & high speed diesel engines for vehicles and agricultural diesel engines in 60-100mm cylinder sizes.

Address: No. 302 Zhongyang Road, Nanjing, P.R.China

Telephone: 025-83583099

Fax: 025-83430600

 

Bosch (China) Investment Co., Ltd.

At present it has 11 representative offices, 4 trade companies, 7 wholly owned enterprises and 10 joint venture enterprises.

Address; 12/F Zhongyin Hotel No. 200 mid Yincheng Road, Lujiazui, Pudong Shanghai

Tel:  (86 21) 2898 1111

Fax:  (86 21) 6888 2111

 

Bosch Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Add: 12/F,200 Yincheng Road Central, Pudong, Shanghai  

Telephone +86 (0) 21 2898-1111 

Fax +86 (0) 21 6888-0022 

E-mail rbct.webmaster@cn.bosch.com  

Website www.bosch-trading.com.cn

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman and General Manager:

 

Mr. Dr. Walz German, ID: 7038093570, in his 50’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2001 to present                 Working in SC as chairman and general manager.

Also working in Diesel Systems. Bosch Germany as vice president.

 

 

l         Vice General Manager:

 

Mr. Wang Weiliang , ID: 320203650709001, in his 40’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2005 to present                Working in SC as vice general manager.

Also working in Weifu Group Co., Ltd., as director and vice general manager and Wuxi Weifu Automotive Diesel System Co., Ltd., as general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling diesel fuel injection systems.

 

SC’s products mainly include: diesel fuel injection systems.

 

SC sources its materials 60% from domestic market, and 40% from the overseas market, mainly European countries. SC sells 40% of its products in domestic market, and 60% 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 Clients:

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Bosch Automotive Parts (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

Weichai Power Co., Ltd.

Bosch Automotive Systems Corporation (Japan)  

 

*Major Suppliers:

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Bosch Automotive Systems Corporation (Japan)  

Weifu High-Technology Co., 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’s suppliers declined to make any comments.

 

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
 

 

 


SC refused to release it bank information.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2005

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Cash & bank

161,530

78,770

Short term investment

80,000

0

Inventory

176,530

232,240

Bills receivable

99,190

74,340

Accounts receivable

139,670

428,820

Advances to suppliers

19,680

16,250

Other receivables

22,290

13,860

Other current assets

0

0

 

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Current assets

698,890

844,280

Fixed assets net value

1,258,610

1,382,240

Projects under construction

171,990

118,660

Long term investment

0

0

Other assets

138,840

164,710

 

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Total assets

2268330

2,509,890

 

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Short loans

0

522,790

Accounts payable

473,050

482,560

Advances from clients

0

640

Taxes payable

8,230

-5,370

Salaries payable

0

5,440

Other payable

57,850

16,720

Other current liabilities

57,150

55,390

 

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Current liabilities

596,280

1,078,170

Long term liabilities

0

0

 

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Total liabilities

596,280

1,078,170

Equities

1,672,050

1,431,720

 

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Total liabilities & equities

2,268,330

2,509,890

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2005

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Turnover

589,110

889,440

Cost of goods sold

400,340

728,050

     Sales expense

38,860

76,020

     Management expense

249,140

342,630

     Finance expense

-21,090

41,980

Profit before tax

-98,460

-234,360

Less: profit tax

12,080

5,970

Profits

-110,540

-240,330

 

 

Important Ratios

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2005

2006

*Current ratio

1.17

0.78

*Quick ratio

0.88

0.57

*Liabilities to assets

0.26

0.43

*Net profit margin (%)

-18.68

-26.99

*Return on total assets (%)

-4.85

-9.57

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

109days

95days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

86days

176days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.26

0.35

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.68

0.82

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIR

l         The turnover of SC appears fairly good, and it was rising in 2006.

l         SC’s net profit margin is fair, and it was declining in 2006.

l         SC’s return on total assets is fair, and it was declining in 2006.

l         SC’s cost of goods sold is average in 2005 and 2006, comparing with its turnover.

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIR

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a normal level in 2005 but in a fair level in 2006.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained a normal level in 2005 but in a fair level in 2006.

l         The accounts receivable of SC is average in 2005 but fairly large in 2006.

l         The inventory of SC is fairly large in 2005 and 2006.

l         The short loans are large in 2006.

l         SC’s turnover is in a fair level in 2005 and 2006, 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: Fair.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is well-known in its industry with favorable background but fair financial conditions. A credit line up to USD 1,500,000 would appear to be within SC’s capacities upon a periodical review 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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