MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

05.11.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

KHARMA TRADING AND IMPORTING CO

 

 

Registered Office :

Abu Mayaleh Building, Ras El Ein Street, PO Box  510260, Amman 11151

 

 

Country :

Jordan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

04.01.1978

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

3088, Amman

 

 

Legal Form :

General Partnership

 

 

Line of Business :

Distributors of Building Materials, Sanitary Ware Products, Marble, Porcelain and Granite, Tiles and Ceramics, Central Heating Systems, Industrial Machinery and Equipment.

 

 

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 :

US$ 275,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Company Name                                     : KHARMA TRADING AND IMPORTING CO

Country of Origin                                    : Jordan

Legal Form                                            : General Partnership

Registration Date                                   : 4th January 1978

Commercial Registration Number            : 3088, Amman

Chamber Membership Number                : 6256

Partners Capital                                     : JD 50,000

Total Workforce                         : 25

Activities                                               : Distributors of building materials, sanitary ware products, marble, porcelain and granite, tiles and ceramics, central heating systems, industrial machinery and equipment.

Financial Condition                                 : Fair

Payments                                             : Nothing detrimental uncovered

Operating Trend                         : Steady

Recommended Credit Limit                     : US$ 275,000

 

 

 

COMPANY NAME

 

KHARMA TRADING AND IMPORTING CO

 

 

ADDRESS

 

Registered & Physical Address

 

Building             : Abu Mayaleh Building

Street               : Ras El Ein Street

PO Box             : 510260

Town                 : Amman 11151

Country : Jordan

Telephone         : (962-6) 4778531 / 4778927

Facsimile          : (962-6) 4778530

Mobile               : (962-79) 5207888

Email                : kharmaco@wanadoo.jo

 

Premises

 

Subject operates from a small suite of offices, a warehouse and a showroom that are rented and located in the Central Business Area of Amman.

 

Branch Office (s)

 

Subject has showroom premises located in Al Aqaba City and Khalada Area.

 

 

KEY PRINCIPALS

 

     Name                                                                                               Position

 

·       Ahmed Hajo Kharma                                                                         Managing Partner

 

·       Mohamed Hajo Kharma                                                                     Partner

 

·       Jihad Ahmed Hajo Kharma                                                                 General Manager

 

·       Abdulaziz Kharma                                                                             Commercial Manager

 

 

LEGAL FORM & OWNERS

 

Date of Establishment  : 4th January 1978

 

Legal Form                  : General Partnership

 

Commercial Reg. No.  : 3088, Amman

 

Chamber Member No. : 6256

 

Partners Capital           : JD 50,000

 

Name of Partners (s)

 

·       Ahmed Hajo Kharma

 

·       Mohamed Hajo Kharma

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Activities: Engaged in the import, distribution and retail of building materials, sanitary ware products, marble,

porcelain and granite, tiles and ceramics, central heating systems, industrial machinery and  equipment.

 

Import Countries: Italy, Spain, Germany, Turkey the United Kingdom and France

 

International Suppliers:

 

·       Viba                         Spain

·       Maria                       Spain

·       Tipsa                        Spain

·       Gomez                     Spain

·       Italgres                     Spain

·       Simas                      Italy

·       Thermotechnic          Turkey

 

Operating Trend: Steady

 

Subject has a workforce of 25 employees.

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

 

Financial highlights provided by local sources are given below:

 

Currency: Jordanian Dinars (JD)

 

                                                Year Ending 31/12/06:                Year Ending 31/12/07:

 

Total Sales                                JD 2,000,000                             JD 2,300,000

 

Local sources consider subject’s financial condition to be Fair.

 

The above financial figures are based on estimations by our local sources.

 

 

BANKERS

 

·       Arab Islamic International Bank

PO Box : 950544

Amman 11194

Tel : (962-6) 5607231

Fax : (962-6) 5606830

 

·       Arab Bank Plc

Shmeisani Branch

PO Box : 950545 & 950544

Amman 11195

Tel : (962-6) 5607231 / 5607115

Fax : (962-6) 5606793 / 5606830

Email : secretariat@arabbank.com.jo

 

 

PAYMENT HISTORY

 

No complaints regarding subject’s payments have been reported.

 

Date of transaction                  March 1999                              August 2003

Credit amount                            200,000                         150,000

Amount overdue             0                                              0

Payment terms                          90 days                                     60 days

Payment Method                       Letters of Credit                         Letters of Credit

Paying record                            No Complaints                           No Complaints

Currency                                   US Dollars                                 Euros

 

 

GENERAL COMMENTS

 

Established in 1978, subject is involved in the import, distribution and retail of building materials, sanitary ware products, marble, porcelain and granite, tiles and ceramics, central heating systems, industrial machinery and equipment and deals with a number of reputable international suppliers.

 

During the course of this investigation nothing detrimental was uncovered regarding subject’s operating history or the manner in which payments are fulfilled. As such the business is considered to be a fair trade risk.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.47.18

UK Pound

1

Rs.75.05

Euro

1

Rs.60.89

 

 

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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