MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

25.11.2008

 

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Correct Name :

AUTO PARTS DISTRIBUTORS (PTY) LTD

 

 

Formerly Known as :

AUTOLOG (PTY) LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

111 Mimetes Street, Denver, Gauteng

 

 

Country :

South Africa

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

24.10.1967

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

1967/011353/07

 

 

Legal Form :

Propriety Limited

 

 

Line of Business :

Wholesale and Retail of Motor Spares and Accessories.

 

 

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

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 


 

 

COMPANY NAME

 

FEMO AUTOPARTS SA (PTY) LTD

 

 

PHYSICAL ADDRESS    

 

111 Mimetes Road

Denver Ext 10

JOHANNESBURG

Gauteng

 

 

POSTAL ADDRESS   

 

P O Box 33799

JEPPESTOWN

2043

 

On investigation it was established that the subject changed its name to PARTCORP LTD, however, the subject then became dormant.  The assets and operations were incorporated  into AUTO PARTS DISTRIBUTORS (PTY) LTD, which report should be consulted.

 

 

COMPANY NAME

 

AUTO PARTS DISTRIBUTORS (PTY) LTD

 

Formerly AUTOLOG (PTY) LTD, the name having been changed on 23 September 2002; formerly FEMO DISTRIBUTORS (PTY) LTD, the name having been changed on 26 November 2001; formerly FEDERAL-MOGUL DISTRIBUTORS (PTY) LTD, the name having been changed on 11 November 1997; formerly V AND R HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD, the name having been changed on 18 April 1998; formerly SACK BROS (PTY) LTD, the name having been changed on 24 October 1967.

 

 

address

 

TRADING DIVISION:    

Q S V MOTOR SPARES

AUTO ZONE

AUTO PARTS   

           

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 

111 Mimetes Street

DENVER

Gauteng

 

POSTAL ADDRESS:    

P O Box 33799

JEPPESTOWN

2043

 

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 011 620 2770

FAX NUMBER:  011 622 3163

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS

 

100%    PARTCORP HOLDINGS LTD (Reg. No. 1987/001319/07), which in turn is owned 100% by SUPER GROUP (PTY) LTD

 

 

ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

 

PARTCORP LTD (dormant) was incorporated into AUTOPARTS DISTRIBUTORS (PTY) LTD including all assets and operations.

POWERPLUS PERFORMANCE (PTY) LTD, t/a MICA HARDWARE.


DIRECTORS

 

P L B GRANAT (MD)      ID No. 5609305001086

D DHARMALINGAM       ID No. 6511015148059

M J WARWICK ID No. 7210065311084

 

 

BANKERS

 

ABSA BANK, Eastgate branch, group account number 4052354384.  It was stated that the subject enjoys group overdraft facilities.  It was also stated that the subject is managed by a cash management scheme controlled by SUPER GROUP (PTY) LTD.

 

 

DATE REGISTERED

 

24 October 1967

Registration Certificate Number 1967/011353/07  

 

 

VAT NUMBER          

 

4250155373

 

 

MAJOR OPERATION

 

Wholesale and retail of motor spares and accessories.

 

 

MAJOR SUPPLIERS

 

The subject imports and deals locally with:

 

KOLBENCO  Johannesburg

FEDERAL MOGUL

G.U.D. FILTERS  Johannesburg

LUK AFRICA  Johannesburg

GABRIEL  Cape Town

CASTROL  Johannesburg

 

 

MAJOR CUSTOMERS OR BUSINESS SECTORS

 

Automotive spares retailers.

AREA OF DISTRIBUTION AND SELLING

 

South Africa

 

 

EXPORTS

 

Occasionally to neighbouring countries.

 

 

TOTAL EMPLOYEES

 

2 500

 

 

OTHER PREMISES   

 

120 branches throughout South Africa and expanding.

 

 

OWNED OR LEASED

 

Leased.

 

 

AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITA

 

R1 000 divided into 1 000 ordinary shares of R1 each

 

 

ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL

 

R1 000

 

The following estimated financial situation for the Group was submitted:

 

STOCK                                     R   350 000 000

DEBTORS                                 R   180 000 000

CREDITORS                              R   150 000 000

SHAREHOLDERS LOANS                     Nil

TURNOVER per annum              R1 500 000 000

 

 

AUDITORS    

 

KPMG   Johannesburg

 

YEAR END    

 

JUNE

 

 

INSURANCE BROKERS

 

ALEXANDER FORBES

 

 

TRADE REFERENCES – SEPTEMBER 2006

 

            ACCOUNT        HIGHEST          AVERAGE         TERMS             PAYMENT         EXPERIENCE

            OPENED           CREDIT            CREDIT                                    PATTERN

 

1.         5 yrs                R3 000 000        R1 500 000-       30 days             30 days             Excellent

                                    c/l                     R3 000 000

 

2.         10 yrs               large amounts                            30 days             30 days             Good

 

3.         Old acc             large amounts                            60 days             60 days             Good

 

 

TRADE REFERENCES – AUGUST 2007

 

            ACCOUNT        HIGHEST          AVERAGE         TERMS             PAYMENT         EXPERIENCE

            OPENED           CREDIT            CREDIT                                    PATTERN

 

1.         ±6 yrs               R3 000 000        R3 000 000        30 days             30 days             Excellent

 

2.         Old acc             large amounts                            30 days             30 days             Very good

 

3.         ±12 yrs             large amounts                            60 days             60 days             Excellent

 

 

CURRENT TRADE REFERENCES

 

            ACCOUNT        HIGHEST          AVERAGE         TERMS             PAYMENT         EXPERIENCE

            OPENED           CREDIT            CREDIT                                    PATTERN

 

1.         1993                 R1 200 000        R1 200 000        30 days             30 days             Very Good

 

2a.        Old acc             R1 000 000        R   500 000 -     30 days             30 days             Excellent

                                                            R1 000 000

 

2b.        Old acc             R500 000          R   200 000 -     30 days             30 day              Excellent

                                                            R   500 000

 

3.         10 yrs               R millions          R millions          60 days             60 days             Excellent


 

COMMENTS

 

This is a very well established company that is part of a substantial group.  The subject is meeting its commitments timeously and is considered equal to $1 000 000 over 90 days.

 

 

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.49.97

UK Pound

1

Rs.75.45

Euro

1

Rs.64.21

 

 

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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