MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

26.05.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

JIANGSU SOHO SILK AND TEXTILE CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No.48 Ningnan Avenue, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

24.11. 2005

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

3200001106123

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Liabilities Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Selling Light Textile Products.

 

 

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 150,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

name & address

 

JIANGSU SOHO SILK AND TEXTILE CO., LTD.

NO.48 NINGNAN AVENUE, NANJING, JIANGSU PROVINCE, PR CHINA

48

TEL: 0086-25-84785410              FAX: 0086-25-84785426

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : NOV. 24, 2005

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 3200001106123

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : LIMITED LIABILITIES CO.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. YU YIMIN (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 32

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY 6,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : TRADING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 47,900,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 13,120,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 150,000

MARKET CONDITION                : AVERAGE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 6.9448. = 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 Renminbi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 


SC was registered as a limited liabilities co. at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Nov. 24, 2005.

Company Status:  Limited liabilities co.

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. No more than fifty  shareholders contribute its registered capital jointly. Shareholders bear limited liability to the extent of shareholding, and the co. is liable for its debts only to extent of its total assets. The characteristics of this form of co. are as follows:

Upon the establishment of the co., an investment certificate is issued to the each of shareholders.

The board of directors is comprised of three to thirteen members.

The minimum registered capital for a co. is CNY 30,000.

Shareholders may take their capital contributions in cash or by means of tangible assets or intangible assets such as industrial property and non-patented technology.

Cash contributed by all shareholders must account for at least 30% of the registered capital.

Existing shareholders have pre-exemption right to purchase shares of the co. offered for sale by the other shareholders and to subscribe for the newly increased registered capital of the co.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes importing and exporting commodities and technologies, excluding export commodities limited or prohibited by the state, domestic trade (not engage in any items prohibited by laws and administrative regulation; able to engage in items that need permit according to laws and administrative regulation, after obtaining the permit from relative authorities), foreign trade intermediate agent and consulting services, industry investment.

 

SC is mainly engaged in selling light textile products.

 

Mr. Yu Yimin has been legal representative and chairman of SC since 2005.

 

SC is known to have approx. 32 employees at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office in the commercial zone of Nanjing. Our checks reveal that SC rents the total premise about 750 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


SC is not known to host website of its own at present.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


No significant events or changes were found during our checks with the local Administration for Industry and Commerce.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                                       % of Shareholding

 

Jiangsu Soho International Group Corporation                                           51

 

Shanghai Tongyi Investment Management Co., Ltd.                                  9

 

Zhang Chaowu                                                                                       6.67

 

Ma Hongwei                                                                                          5

 

Other 14 individuals                                                                                28.33

 

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Jiangsu SOHO International Group Corporation (formerly Jiangsu Silk Import And Export Group) was established in 1979. Now SOHO is promoting the prosperity of silk industry to a new height. As one of the largest silk multi-product and foreign trade corporations in China, its import and export gross of USD 490 million, the export gross of USD 408 million in 2002 made corporation list among the top 10 foreign trade group corporations in Jiangsu province. The corporation consists of 27 manufactories and trade companies all over the world. By June 30, 2003, its total asset is RMB 975 million and the net asset is about 324 million. Now, the corporation has passed quality tests such as the “ISO9001:2000 Quality System Certification”, and “Oeko-tex Standard 100”, and is preparing for the pass of “ISO14000” and “OHSAS18000” for its further elevation of its trading and manufacturing level to international standard.

(http://www.meetsoho.com/Corporateintr.asp )

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Legal representative and chairman:

Mr. Yu Yimin, born in 1968 with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2005 to present                 Working in SC as chairman and legal representative.

 

 

l         General manager:

Mr. Zhang Chaowu , born in 1970 with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

At present                     Working in SC as general manager.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in selling light textile products.

 

SC’s products mainly include: Men's casual & fashion jackets, Women's shirts, Men's casual shirts, Crepe Satin Brocade, Crepe Satin Plain, Heavy Crepe and Knitted Scarf.

      

 

SC sources its merchandises 20% from the overseas market and 80% from domestic market. SC sells 20% of its merchandises in domestic market, and 80% to overseas market.

 

The buying terms of SC include Check, L/C, T/T and Credit of 30-60 days. The payment terms of SC include Check, T/T, L/C, and Credit of 30-60 days.

 

*Major Suppliers*

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JIANGSU SI-JUAN GROUP CO., LTD.

 

*Major Customers*

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Songcun Co., Ltd. (Japan) (in Chinese pinyin)

 

 

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
 

 

 


Bank of China Jiangsu Province Sub-branch

 

AC#044133813780809101

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2007

Cash & bank

410

Bills receivable

0

Accounts receivable

1,260

Other receivables

100

Advances to suppliers

160

Inventory

12,550

A receivable tax rebate of export

5,180

Prepaid expenses

0

Other current assets

0

 

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Current assets

19,660

Fixed assets

650

Fixed assets net value

650

Projects under construction

0

Long term investment

0

Other assets

0

 

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Total assets

20,310

 

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Short loans

0

Bills payable

0

Accounts payable

300

Welfare payable

0

Advances from clients

8,110

Accrued payroll

0

Tax payable

-1,230

Other payable

0

Accrued expenses

10

Other current liabilities

0

 

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Current liabilities

7,190

Long term liabilities

0

 

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Total liabilities

7,190

Equities

13,120

 

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Total liabilities & equities

20,310

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2007

Turnover

47,900

Cost of goods sold

45,370

     Sales expense

220

     Management expense

170

     Finance expense

140

Add: Income from other operations

4,380

Profit before tax

6,380

Less: profit tax

250

Profits

6,630

 

 

Important Ratios

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as of Dec. 31, 2007

*Current ratio

2.73

*Quick ratio

0.99

*Liabilities to assets

0.35

*Net profit margin (%)

13.84

*Return on total assets (%)

32.64

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

96 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

10 days

*Turnover/Total assets

2.36

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.95

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIRLY GOOD

l         The turnover of SC appears average in its line.

l         SC’s net profit margin is fairly good.

l         SC’s return on total assets is fairly good.

l         SC’s cost of goods sold is fairly high, comparing with its turnover.

 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a fairly good level.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a normal level.

l         The inventory of SC appears fairly large.

l         The accounts receivable of SC appears average.

l         There’s no short-term loan is of SC in 2007.

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

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

l         The debt ratio of SC is low.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Stable.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered medium-sized in its line with stable financial conditions. The large amount of inventory could be a threat to SC’s financial condition. A credit line up to USD 150,000 would appear to be within SC’s capacities.

 

 

 

 


 

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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