MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

30.05.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

Suzhou Lintong Chemical Science Corporation

 

 

Registered Office :

east Ramp of Yinshan Bridge, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, 215124 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

17.12. 1998

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

320500400005730

 

 

Legal Form :

Shares Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Selling Basic Dyes.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 1,000,000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

 

name & address

 

Suzhou Lintong Chemical Science Corporation

east ramp of yinshan bridge, suzhou, jiangsu PROVINCE, 215124 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 512-65252072           FAX: 86 (0) 512-65252487

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : december 17, 1998

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 320500400005730

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : SHARES LIMITED COMPANY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. xu aofeng (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 550

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY 88,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 341,160,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 110,090,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 1,000,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 6.94 = 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 Shares limited co. at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on December 17, 1998.

 

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 estricted 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 manufacturing and selling refined naphthalene, 2,3-acid color, 2,3-basic dye, oil soluble dyes, azoic dyes, intermediates and related products.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling basic dyes.

 

Mr. Xu Aofeng has been legal representative and chairman of SC since 2005.

 

SC is known to have approx. 550 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 Suzhou. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 20,000 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.lintong.com/  The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is in both Chinese and English versions.

 

Email: szlt@public1.sz.js.cn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


SC’s former registered capital was CNY 51,660,000, and in January, 2008, it was increased to 88,000,000.

 

In 1996, SC passed GB/T19001-2000/ISO9001: 2000 international Quality Management System authentication. In 1998, they passed GB/T24001-2004/ISO14001: 2004 international Environment Management System authentication. And in 2001, SC succeeds in get through Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) authentication.

 

  

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                                       % of Shareholding

 

 

Dainippon Ink and Chemicals Incorporated (Japan)

                                                                                                            13.86

 

DIC (China) Co., Ltd.

                                                                                                            9

 

 

Guangyin International Group Co., Ltd. (BVI)

                                                                                                            9

 

Richen Trading Incorporated (Japan)

                                                                                                            4.5

 

Suzhou Kaitong Trading Co., Ltd.

                                                                                                            10

 

Suqian Shuntong Investment Co., Ltd.

                                                                                                            53.64

 

 

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Dainippon Ink and Chemicals Incorporated (DIC) is one of Japan's most diversified chemical companies and the core of the DIC Group, which comprises approximately 300 subsidiaries and affiliates, including Sun Chemical Corp. and Reichhold, Inc. in more than 60 countries worldwide. The operations of the DIC Group are divided into five segments: graphic arts materials; packaging materials; electronics & information materials; industrial materials; and performance chemicals.

DIC Building, 7-20, Nihonbashi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8233, Japan

Tel: +81 3 32724511

Fax: +81 3 32788558

http://www.dic.co.jp/

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Legal representative and chairman:

Mr. Xu Aofeng , ID # 320504197112220032, 37 years old 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         Vice-general manager:

Mr. Kong Xincun, ID # 320705194608253536, 62 years old with high school education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 1998 to present                 Working in SC as vice-general manager.

 

*Officials:

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Name                                        Title

Qiao Benfeng                             Director  

Qi Yunhua                                 Director

Yu Yinliang                                Supervisor

Lu Jiandong                               Supervisor

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling basic dyes.

 

SC’s products mainly include Beta-Naphthol, Bon Acid, EAB, MAB, N-Ethyl-1-Naphthylamine, HNA, 4B Acid, Leuco Violet, and so on.

 

SC sources its materials 90% from domestic market, and 10% from overseas market, mainly Japan. SC sells 30% of its products in domestic market, and 70% to overseas market, mainly Japan and U.S.A.

 

The buying terms of SC include Check, T/T, L/C 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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Anhui HuaHeng Chemical Co., Ltd.

 

*Major Customers:

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Qingdao Qiba Pigment Co., Ltd.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is known to invest in Suzhou Chuangtong Dyestuffs & Chemicals Co., Ltd.

 

 

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 did not provide any name of trade/service suppliers and we have no other sources to conduct the enquiry at present.

 

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 Suzhou Branch Wuzhong Sub-branch

 

AC#09001408091001

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet (as of Dec. 31, 2007)

Unit: CNY’000

Cash & bank

95,740

Inventory

28,080

Accounts receivable

40,860

Advances to suppliers

1,970

Notes receivable

2,760

Other receivables

3,430

Other current assets

1,740

 

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Current assets

174,580

Fixed assets net value

67,970

Projects under construction

970

Long term investment

11,150

Other assets

2,840

 

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Total assets

257,510

 

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Short loans

25,570

Accounts payable

21,100

Other payable

1,000

Taxes payable

3,710

Dividends payable

32,960

Notes payable

41,150

Accrued payroll

18,840

Advances from clients

90

Other current liabilities

1,810

 

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Current liabilities

146,230

Long term liabilities

1,190

 

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Total liabilities

147,420

Equities

110,090

 

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Total liabilities & equities

257,510

 

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Income Statement (as of Dec. 31, 2007)

Unit: CNY’000

Turnover

341,160

Cost of goods sold

266,780

     Sales expense

8,220

     Management expense

10,890

     Finance expense

1,770

Investment income

4,450

Profit before tax

61,080

Less: profit tax

7,270

Profits

53,810

 

 

Important Ratios

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as of Dec. 31, 2007

*Current ratio

1.19

*Quick ratio

1.00

*Liabilities to assets

0.57

*Net profit margin (%)

15.8

*Return on total assets (%)

20.9

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

30 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

44 days

*Turnover/Total assets

1.32

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.78

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIRLY GOOD

l         The turnover of SC appears fairly good 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 average, comparing with its turnover.

 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

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

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

l         The inventory of SC is maintained in an average level.

l         The accounts receivable of SC is maintained in an average level.

l         SC’s short-term loan is in an average level.

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 average.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is low.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Stable.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered medium-sized in its line with stable financial conditions. A credit line up to USD 1,000,000 appears 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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