MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

13.11.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ACETO (SHANGHAI) LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

Room 908, No. 1701, Beijing West Road Shanghai 200040 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

07.06. 2001

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

314111

 

 

Legal Form :

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Exporting Chemical Products.

 

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 60,000

 

 

Status :

Small Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

name & address

 

ACETO (SHANGHAI) LTD.

room 908, no. 1701, beijing west road

shanghai 200040 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 21-62791600/62880099     FAX: 86 (0) 21-62890985/62884808

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : jun. 7, 2001

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 314111

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : wholly foreign-owned enterprise

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                                                    : Mr. GARY J. MO (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 8

REGISTERED CAPITAL : USD 200,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : TRADING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 30,160,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 4,800,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : up to usd 60,000

MARKET CONDITION                : AVERAGE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : fairLY stable

OPERATIONAL TREND  : steady

GENERAL REPUTATION           : average

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 6.83 = 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 

 

 


Note: The given address-Room 406, Jiuan Plaza, No. 258, Tongren Road, Shanghai was SC’s former address.

 

SC was registered as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC-The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Jun. 7, 2001.

Company Status: Wholly foreign-owned enterprise.

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. It is a limited co. established within the territories of PR China with capital provided totally by the foreign investors. More than one foreign investor may jointly invest in a wholly foreign-owned enterprise. The investing party/parties solely exercise management, reap profit and bear risks and liabilities by themselves. This form of companies usually have a limited duration is extendible upon approval of Examination and Approval Authorities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes international trade; transit trade; trade with the enterprises within the free trade zone; simple commercial processing; commercial consulting services.

 

SC is mainly engaged in exporting chemical products.

 

Mr. GARY J. MO has been chairman of SC since 2001.

 

SC is known to have approx. 8 employees at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office in the commercial zone of Shanghai. Our checks reveal that SC rents the total premise about 100 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


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

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


Until December 31, 2007, SC’s paid-up capital was CNY 1,660,000.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 

Name                                                                                                   % of Shareholding

 

Aceto Corp. USA                                                                                   100

 

 

Website: http://www.aceto.com

E-mail: aceto@aceto.com

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman and General Manager:

 

Mr. GARY J. MO, Canadian, in his 40’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.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in exporting chemical products.

 

SC’s products mainly include: various chemical products.

 

SC sources its materials 100% from domestic market, mainly Shanghai; SC sells its products 100% to overseas market, mainly Europe and USA.

 

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

 

*Major Customer:

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Aceto Corp. USA

 
 

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 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

AC#N/A

Relationship: Normal.

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2006

As of Dec. 31, 2007

Cash & bank

730

4,170

Inventory

0

0

Accounts receivable

1,830

7,770

Other Accounts receivable

0

0

Advances to suppliers

0

0

To be apportioned expense

0

0

Other current assets

20

30

 

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Current assets

2,580

11,970

Fixed assets net value

160

60

Projects under construction

0

0

Long term investment

0

0

Other assets

0

0

 

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Total assets

2,740

12,030

 

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Short loans

0

0

Bills payable

50

0

Accounts payable

10

7,080

Advance from clients

0

0

Taxes payable

0

0

Other Accounts payable

0

0

Withdraw the expenses in advance

0

0

Other current liabilities

0

150

 

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Current liabilities

60

7,230

Long term liabilities

0

0

Other liabilities

0

0

 

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Total liabilities

60

7,230

Equities

2,680

4,800

 

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Total liabilities & equities

2,740

12,030

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2007

Turnover

30,160

Cost of goods sold

26,870

     Sales expense

490

     Management expense

250

     Finance expense

290

Profit before tax

2,270

Less: profit tax

160

Profits

2,110

 

 

Important Ratios

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2006

2007

*Current ratio

43.00

1.66

*Quick ratio

43.00

1.66

*Liabilities to assets

0.02

0.60

*Net profit margin (%)

/

7.00

*Return on total assets (%)

/

17.54

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

/

/

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

/

94days

*Turnover/Total assets

/

2.51

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

/

0.89

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIRLY GOOD

l         The turnover of SC appears average in its line in 2007.

l         SC’s net profit margin is fairly good in 2007.

l         SC’s return on total assets is fairly good in 2007.

l         SC’s cost of goods sold is average in 2007, comparing with its turnover.

 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a normal level in 2006 and 2007.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a fairly good level in 2006 and 2007.

l         SC has no inventory.

l         The accounts receivable & payable of SC appears fairly large.

l         SC has no short-term loan in both 2 years.

l         SC’s turnover is in a fairly good level in 2007, comparing with the size of its total assets.

 

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

l         The debt ratio of SC is low in 2006 and average in 2007.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fairly stable.

 

 


 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered small-sized in its line with fairly stable financial conditions. The large amount of accounts receivable and payable could be a threat to SC’s financial condition. A credit line at the above amount appears to be beyond SC’s capacities, while a credit line up to USD 60,000 is recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.48.79

UK Pound

1

Rs.75.41

Euro

1

Rs.61.48

 

 

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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