MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

07.10.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

LILING UNITED CERAMIC-WARE MANUFACTURING CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

Sunjiawan Village, Liling, Hunan Province, 412212 PR

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

16.01.2003

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

430200400000775

 

 

Legal Form :

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Selling Ceramics.

 

 

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 4,000

 

 

Status :

Small Company 

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints  

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

Name & address

 

LILING UNITED CERAMIC-WARE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

 

sunjiawan village, liling, hunan PROVINCE, 412212 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 733-3182222 FAX: 86 (0) 733-3181111

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE                        : january 16, 2003

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 430200400000775

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : WHOLLY FOREIGN-OWNED enterprise

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. li wenping (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 300

REGISTERED CAPITAL             : CNY 2,905,000

BUSINESS LINE                                    : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 17,265,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 684,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 4,000 (periodical review)

MARKET CONDITION                : AVERAGE

FINANCIAL CONDITION            : FAIR

OPERATIONAL TREND              : FAIR

GENERAL REPUTATION                       : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 6.82 = 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 Chinese-foreign equity joint venture enterprise at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Jan. 16, 2003 and has been under present ownership since 2007.

 

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 manufacturing and selling ceramics.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling ceramics.

 

Mr. Li Wenping has been legal representative and chairman of SC since 2003.

 

SC is known to have approx. 300 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 Liling. Our checks reveal that SC rents the total premise about 10,000 square meters.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


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

 

Email: ucm@china.com

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 

 


Changes of its registered information:

 

Date of change

Item

Before the change

After the change

2007-6-22

Legal form

Chinese-foreign equity joint venture enterprise

Wholly foreign-owned enterprise

Shareholders

Hunan United Ceramic-ware Manufacturing (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. 40%

60%

Hunan United Ceramic-ware Manufacturing (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.

 

SC’s quality system meets the international standards of ISO 9001.

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                                                  % of Shareholding

 

Hunan United Ceramic-ware Manufacturing (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.  100

                                                                       

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Legal representative and chairman:

 

Mr. Li Wenping, in his 40’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2003 to present                 Working in SC as chairman and legal representative.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling ceramics.

 

SC’s products mainly include porcelain and stoneware, it includes Chinese and western dinner sets, tea sets, coffee sets, stationery and art porcelain, etc.

 

   

 

SC sources its materials 80% from domestic market, and 20% from overseas market, mainly U.S.A. and Europe. SC sells 70% of its products in domestic market, and 30% to overseas market, mainly Southeast Asian market.

 

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.

 

 

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 Liling Sub-branch

 

AC# 08235308091014 (USD)

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2006

as of Dec. 31, 2007

Cash & bank

2,366

726

Inventory

2,985

4,249

Accounts receivable

2,124

245

Prepaid expenses

447

212

Other receivables

571

293

Other current assets

0

0

 

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Current assets

8,493

5,725

Fixed assets net value

6,453

7,321

Projects under construction

62

66

Long-term investments

501

500

Intangible and other assets

0

0

 

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Total assets

15,509

13,612

 

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Short loans

2,500

1,250

Accounts payable

3,282

2,743

Other Accounts payable

1,817

1,979

Taxes payable

-106

131

Accrued payroll

507

625

Other current liabilities

0

0

 

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Current liabilities

8,000

6,728

Long term liabilities

6,000

6,200

 

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Total liabilities

14,000

12,928

Shareholders equities

1,509

684

 

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Total liabilities & equities

15,509

13,612

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2006

as of Dec. 31, 2007

Turnover

24,008

17,265

Cost of goods sold

19,281

13,880

     Sales expense

3,781

2,674

     Management expense

1,084

986

     Finance expense

660

770

Subsidy income

213

200

Operation Profit

-568

-825

Less: profit tax

0

0

Net profit

-568

-825

 

 

Important Ratios

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as of Dec. 31, 2006

as of Dec. 31, 2007

*Current ratio

1.06

0.85

*Quick ratio

0.69

0.22

*Liabilities to assets

0.90

0.95

*Net profit margin (%)

-2.37

-4.78

*Return on total assets (%)

-3.66

-6.06

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

46 days

90 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

33 days

6 days

*Turnover/Total assets

1.55

1.27

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.80

0.80

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIR

l         The turnover of SC appears average in its line, but it decreased in 2007.

l         SC’s net profit margin was decreased; and it remains at a fair level in 2007.

l         SC’s return on total assets was decreased; and it remains at a fair level in 2007.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIR

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a fair level in 2007.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a poor level in 2007.

l         The inventory of SC appears LARGE in both 2 years.

l         The accounts receivable of SC appears average.

l         SC’s short-term loan appears fairly large.

l         SC’s turnover is in an average level, comparing with the size of its total assets.

 

 

LEVERAGE: FAIR

l         The debt ratio of SC is high.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is above average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fair.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered medium-sized in its line with fair financial conditions. The large amount of inventory could be a threat to SC’s financial condition. A credit line up to USD 4,000 appears to be within SC’s capacities upon a periodical review basis.

 

 

 

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.48.74

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.19

Euro

1

Rs.66.12

 

 

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%)

 

 

 

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL : This information is provided to you at your request, you having employed MIPL for such purpose. You will use the information as aid only in determining the propriety of giving credit and generally as an aid to your business and for no other purpose. You will hold the information in strict confidence, and shall not reveal it or make it known to the subject persons, firms or corporations or to any other. MIPL does not warrant the correctness of the information as you hold it free of any liability whatsoever. You will be liable to and indemnify MIPL for any loss, damage or expense, occasioned by your breach or non observance of any one, or more of these conditions