MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

30.09.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

FARIS INTERNATIONAL

 

 

Registered Office :

Ahmed Khalaf Al Mazroui Building, Najda Street (off Baniyas Street), PO Box 43135, Abu Dhabi

 

 

Country :

United Arab Emirates

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

10.01.1983

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

1036673

 

 

Legal Form :

Sole Proprietorship

 

 

Line of Business :

Import and Distribution of Gas and Oilfield Equipment and Supplies

 

 

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$ 250,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 


 

SUMMARY

 

Company Name                                     : FARIS INTERNATIONAL

Country of Origin                                    : Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Legal Form                                            : Sole Proprietorship

Registration Date                                   : 10th January 1983

Trade Licence Number                            : 1036673

Chamber Membership Number                : 7616

Invested Capital                                     : UAE Dh 1,000,000

Total Workforce                         : 7

Activities                                               : Import and distribution of gas and oilfield equipment and supplies

Financial Condition                                 : Fair

Payments                                             : Nothing detrimental uncovered

Operating Trend                         : Steady

Recommended Credit Limit                     : US$ 250,000

 

 

 


 

 

COMPANY NAME

 

FARIS INTERNATIONAL

 

 

ADDRESS

 

Registered & Physical Address

 

Building             : Ahmed Khalaf Al Mazroui Building

Street               : Najda Street (off Baniyas Street)

PO Box             : 43135

Town                 : Abu Dhabi

Country : United Arab Emirates

Telephone         : (971-2) 6723788 / 6777100

Facsimile          : (971-2) 6723801

Email                : mail@farisinternational.ae

 

Premises

 

Subject operates from a small suite of offices that are owned and located in the Central Business Area of Abu Dhabi.

 

 

KEY PRINCIPALS

 

     Name                                               Nationality                                 Position

 

·       Ahmed Khalaf Al Mazroui                   Emirati                                      Proprietor & General Manager

 

·       K. V. Sugathan                                      -                                          Assistant General Manager

 

·       Ram Mohan                                           -                                          Sales Manager

 

 

LEGAL FORM & OWNERS

 

Date of Establishment  : 10th January 1983

 

Legal Form                  : Sole Proprietorship

 

Trade Licence No.       : 1036673 (Expires 18/05/2009)

 

Chamber Member No. : 7916

 

Invested Capital           : UAE Dh 1,000,000

 

Mr Ahmed Khalaf Al Mazroui is the sole proprietor of the business.

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Activities: Engaged in the import and distribution of gas and oilfield equipment and supplies.

 

                 Clients include ADMA, ADCO, ADNOC and National Drilling Co (NDC).

 

Import Countries: United States of America, India, United Kingdom, Switzerland and South Korea

 

International Suppliers:

 

·       World Petroleum Supply, Inc                          United States of America

·       Aurand Pneumatic Tools                                United States of America

·       Billy Pugh Co                                                United States of America

·       Alexander/Ryan Marine & Safety Company     United States of America

·       William E. Williams Valve Corporation United States of America

·       Autobahn Industries                                       India

·       Parveen Industries                                         India

·       Bell Flow Systems                                        United Kingdom

·       Ocean Safety                                                United Kingdom

·       American Metal Products Company (Ampco)   Switzerland

·       Sea Tech                                                      South Korea

 

Operating Trend: Steady

 

Subject has a workforce of 7 employees.

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

 

Financial highlights provided by local sources are given below:

 

Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham (UAE Dh)

 

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

 

Total Sales                                UAE Dh 9,400,000                     UAE Dh 10,000,000

 

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

 

The above financial figures were confirmed by Ahmed Khalaf Al Mazroui, Proprietor.

 

 

BANKERS

 

·       Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Building

Al Salam Street

PO Box : 939

Abu Dhabi

Tel : (971-2) 6962222 / 6962222

Fax : (971-2) 6776499 / 6776499

 

 

PAYMENT HISTORY

 

No complaints regarding subject’s payments have been reported.

 

 

GENERAL COMMENTS

 

Faris International has been in business for over 25 years and is owned by respected Emirati businessman, Ahmed Khalaf Al Mazroui. The business specialises in the import and distribution of gas and oilfield equipment and supplies, and deals with a host of reputable international suppliers.

 

During the course of this investigation nothing detrimental was uncovered regarding the manner in which payment obligations are fulfilled. The operating history is clear and the financial situation is satisfactory. As such we are of the opinion that the subject is a fair trade risk and the above credit figure is within subject’s financial means.

 

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.46.94

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.57

Euro

1

Rs.67.79

 

 

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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