MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19.05.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

VINS DE FRANCE CORP. LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

8FL Winsan Tower 98 Thomson Rd.Wanchai

 

 

Country :

Hong Kong

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

23.04. 1997

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0605211

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Import of a wide range of Wines.

Sales and Distribution of Imported Products to local and Overseas Markets.

 

 

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 10,000

 

 

Status :

Small Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

 

 

name & address

 

VINS DE FRANCE CORP. LTD.

8FL WINSAN TOWER 98 THOMSON RD.

WANCHAI, HONG KONG

TEL: 852-28035760   FAX: 852-28035774

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : APRIL 23, 1997

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 0605211

LEGAL FORM                           : PRIVATE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. PHILIPPE JEAN DEGRANGE (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 12

CAPITAL                                   : US$ 102,828

BUSINESS LINE                        : TRADER

TURNOVER                              : N/A (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                 : N/A (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 10,000

MARKET CONDITION                : AVERAGE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : N/A

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : HKD 7.79834 = US$1

 

Adopted abbreviations:

ANS - amount not stated           

NS - not stated 

SC - subject company (the company inquired by you)

NA - not available          

M - million        

HKD –Hong Kong Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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*Company Registration*

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(1)

License number             : 0605211

Date issued                   : 23 April, 1997

Issuing authority            : Companies Registry

Type of license              : Corporate

 

(2)

License number             : 20874659-000

Issuing authority            : Business Registration Office - Inland Revenue Dept

Type of license              : Business 

 

*Capital Details*

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Authorized capital : HKD 800,000.00 divided into 800,000 ordinary shares at HKD 1.00/-each, fully paid

 

*Office & Facilities*

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Other e-mail : contact@vinsdefrance.com.hk

 

*Approved Signatures*

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Only SECRETARIAL SERVICES LTD can sign on behalf of the company with seal affixed.

 

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www.vinsdefrance.com.hk The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is in English version.

 

E-mail: vdfclub@vinsdefrance.com.hk

 

 

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For the past two years there is no record of litigation.

 

 

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*Major Shareholders*

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Total number of shareholders: 4

Total number of shares: 800,000

 

Shareholders                             Country             Number             Amount (HKD)               %

------------------                              ----------- -------------           ------------------                  -------

Mr. Philippe Jean Degrange        France              716,648.00        716,648.00                    89.58 

Mr. Francois Denis                     Thailand            42,850.00          42,850.00                      5.36 

Mr. Oliver Bon-hoa Hui                Hong Kong        40,500.00          40,500.00                      5.06 

M/s. Virginia Wai-kam Chan       Hong Kong                 2.00                 2.00                            -

 

*Directors' Details*

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Shareholders' Details

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Shreholders' name                                    Address

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Francois Denis                                       Garden House Village 449/30 Soi Nonsi Chong Nonsi Rd Yannawa 10120 Bangkok, Thailand

Oliver Bon-hoa Hui                                  8Fl Lee Chune Bldg 157 Lochkart Rd Wanchai Hong Kong

Virginia Wai-kam Chan                           1D Moonfair Mansion 11 Shiu Fai Terrace Wanchai Hong Kong

 

*Corporate Secretary*

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SECRETARIAL SERVICES LTD

Address : Unit 1305 Tai Tung Bldg 8 Fleming Rd Wanchai Hong Kong

C. R. no  : 0726185 

 

 

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Management: Mr. Julien Amoris, Manager

 

Name                            Nationality         Job Description

Mr. Julien Amoris           French              Manager

 

*COMPANY DIRECTORS* 

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Name                            : Mr. Philippe Jean Degrange

Nationality                     : France

ID/Passport No.             : 00RE63928

Registered Address        : 1D Moonfair Mansion 11 Shiu Fai Terrace, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Country of Residence     : Hong Kong

Date of Appointment       : 27 Jun, 2007

 

 

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*Main Products & Services*

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Specializes in the following areas of work:

1. Import of a wide range of wines.

2. Sales and distribution of imported products to local and overseas markets.

 

Carries the following brands:

- Les Jamelles

- Chateaux En Bordeaux 

 

Products: Grape wines 

               Table wines 

               Wines 

 

 

 

*Payment Terms*

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Sales

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Local   : Cash or Credit

Export : Letter of Credit (L/C)

              Telegraphic Transfer (T/T)

 

Purchases

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Import : Letter of Credit (L/C)

              Telegraphic Transfer (T/T)

 

*Local Distribution Network*

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Part of the annual turnover is attributed to local sales. 

 

*Export Markets*

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Part of the annual turnover is attributed to export. 

 

 

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*IMPORTER AGENCY LISTING* 

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Supplier : CAVE DE TAIN L'HERMITAGE

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Wines 

Brand : Cave De Tain

Year : 2000

 

Supplier : CAVE DE RASTEAU

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Wines 

Brand : Cave De Rasteau

Year : 2000

 

Supplier : VENTISQUERO

Country of Origin : Chile

Product Description : Wines 

Brand : Ventisquero

Year : 2000

 

Supplier : GREENSTONE POINT

Country of Origin : New Zealand

Product Description : Wines 

Brand : Greenston Point

Year : 2000

 

Supplier : BODEGAS CALLIA

Country of Origin : Argentina

Product Description : Wines 

Brand : Bodegas Callia

Year : 2000

 

 

 

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PAYMENT RATING       : 3               OBTAINED SCORES          : 50

Rating Key

Implication

Implications

1

Scores 85–100

Excellent

2

Scores 75 – 84

Above Average

3

Scores 50 – 74

Average

4

Scores 35 – 49

Fair

5

Scores 15 – 34

Below Average

6

Scores 01 – 14

Poor

NR

No Data

No Data

The rating indicates the payment pattern of SC based upon our Payment Database, comments from suppliers of SC, information from banks (if available), as well as industrial sources.

 

Dealings on open terms may be possible for SMALL amounts depending on individual judgement experience.

 

 

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As a private limited company there is no legal requirement according to local corporate law for public disclosure of detailed financials.

 

*BANK DETAILS*

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Bank Name                   : HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORP LTD, THE

Branch                          : Central, Hong Kong 

Branch Address             : 9Fl HSBC Main Bldg 1 Queen's Rd Central Hong Kong (Head Office) 

SWIFT Code                  : HSBCHKHH

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS 

 

 


SC is considered small-sized in its line with a development history of 11 years. Taking into consideration of SC’s general performance, a credit line up to USD 10,000 appears to be within SC’s capacities.

 

 

 

 

Attached: trade references

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIC PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

Activity             Code    Product/Service Description

Trading  2084 Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits

Trading  2085 Distilled, rectified, and blended liquors

Trading  5182 Wine/Distilled Alcohol Bev

 

HARMONIZED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

Activity             Code                Product/Service Description

Trading  2200 Beverages, spirits & vinegar

Trading  2204 Wine of fresh grapes; grape must

Trading  2208200000 Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc (grape brandy)

 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: ACTIVITY & MARKETS

Exporting to Asia

Exporting to Macau

Importing from Argentina

Importing from Chile

Importing from Europe

Importing from France

Importing from New Caledonia

Importing from New Zealand

Importing from South America

 

 

 

 


 

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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