MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

23.10.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

shijiangzhuang green carbon products Co., Ltd.

 

 

Registered Office :

23D, East Suit, Fuyuan Bldg, No. 260-1 Heping East Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, 050031 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

01.02. 2000

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

130100400008098

 

 

Legal Form :

Chinese-Foreign Equity Joint Venture Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing, Processing and Selling Carbon Products, Refractory Materials, etc.

 

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 8,000

 

 

Status :

Small Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

name & address

 

shijiangzhuang green carbon products Co., Ltd.

23D, EAST SUIT, FUYUAN BLDG, NO. 260-1 HEPING EAST ROAD,

SHIJIAZHUANG, HEBEI PROVINCE, 050031 PR CHINA.

TEL: c

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : FEBRUARY 1, 2000

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 130100400008098

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : CHINESE-FOREIGN EQUITY JOINT VENTURE ENTERPRISE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                                                     : MR. WU JINGBO (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 25

REGISTERED CAPITAL             : USD 180,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : PROCESSING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 12,170,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 1,280,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 8,000 (periodical review)

MARKET CONDITION                : AVERAGE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : fairly STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND              : FAIRLY STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 6.8355 = US$ 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 

 

 


Company Status: Chinese-foreign equity joint venture enterprise

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. It is a limited co. jointly invested by one or more foreign companies and one or more PR China controlled companies within the territories of PR China according to a certain proportion of capital investment. The investing parties exercise business management, share profits and bear all risks and liabilities of the co. together. The equity joint venture law requires that foreign party contribute not less than 25% of the registered capital, with no maximum. The investing parties are free to agree on method of profit distribution and liabilities bearing according to the proportion of capital investment. Each investing parties contributes funds, tangible assets, technology & etc. The board of directors excises the high authority. The joint venture usually has a limited duration of 10 to 50 years. Enterprise with large investment, long construction periods, low investment returns, introducing of advanced technology & advanced technology products that have good competition position in international market may extend beyond the 50 years limit.

 

 
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 February 1, 2000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes manufacturing carbon products, fine manufacturing and processing of amino acid series products; selling self-made products.

 

SC is mainly engaged in simple manufacturing, processing and selling carbon products, refractory materials, etc.

 

Mr. Wu Jingbo has been legal representative and chairman of SC since February, 2000.

 

SC is known to have approx. 25 employees at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office and head office in the commercial zone of Shijiazhuang. Our checks reveal that SC rents the total premise, but SC’s accountant refused to release the gross area.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


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

 

Email: carbon@heinfo.net

 

Note: The address in the website is SC’s former address.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


No significant events or changes were found during our checks with the local Administration for Industry and Commerce.

 

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                                                   % of Shareholding

 

Hebei Jigong Industry Co., Ltd. (in Chinese Pinyin)                                               70

Bixing Wu (Belizean)                                                                                          30

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Legal representative, chairman and general manager:

Mr. Wu Jingbo, born in 1965. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2000 to present                 Working in SC as chairman, legal representative and general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in simple manufacturing, processing and selling carbon products, refractory materials, etc.

 

Main Products: carbon products, refractory materials, graphite electrode, steel wire, etc.

 

SC sources its materials 100% from domestic market. SC sells 10% of its products in domestic market, and 90% to overseas market, mainly Korean market.

 

The buying terms of SC include Check, T/T 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 known to have the following office:

Shijiangzhuang Green Carbon Products Co., Ltd. Heping Road Office

 

 

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
 

 

 


CITIC Bank of China Shijiazhuang Branch.

AC#72411018240002878

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2006

as of Dec. 31, 2007

Cash & bank

20

50

Inventory

2,580

2,760

Accounts receivable

1,340

950

Advances to supplies

0

0

Other receivables

0

0

Subsidies receivable

880

200

Prepaid expenses

0

30

Other current assets

30

10

 

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Current assets

4,850

4,000

Fixed assets net value

1,030

930

Projects under construction

0

0

Long-term investments

0

0

Intangible assets

20

20

Other assets

0

0

 

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Total assets

5,900

4,950

 

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Short loans

250

250

Accounts payable

1,110

1,290

Advances from customers

0

0

Accrued payroll

50

0

Welfares payable

0

0

Taxes payable

-190

-80

Other Accounts payable

3,590

2,210

Accrued expenses

10

0

Other current liabilities

0

0

 

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Current liabilities

4,820

3,670

Long term liabilities

0

0

 

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Total liabilities

4,820

3,670

Shareholders equities

1,080

1,280

 

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Total liabilities & equities

5,900

4,950

 

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Income Statement (as of Dec. 31, 2007)

Unit: CNY’000

Turnover

12,170

Cost of goods sold

11,630

     Sales expense

160

     Management expense

360

     Finance expense

-150

Non-operating income

40

Profit before tax

190

Less: profit tax

0

Profits

190

 

 

Important Ratios

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as of Dec. 31, 2006

as of Dec. 31, 2007

*Current ratio

1.01

1.09

*Quick ratio

0.47

0.34

*Liabilities to assets

0.82

0.74

*Net profit margin (%)

 

1.56

*Return on total assets (%)

 

3.84

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

days

83 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

days

29 days

*Turnover/Total assets

 

2.46

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

 

0.96

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: AVERAGE

l         The turnover of SC appears average in its line.

l         SC’s net profit margin is average.

l         SC’s return on total assets is average.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIR

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a normal level in both two years.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a fair level in both two years.

l         The inventory of SC appears fairly large in both two years.

l         The accounts receivable of SC is maintained in an average level.

l         SC’s short-term loan is in an average level in both two years.

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

 

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

l         The debt ratio of SC is fairly high.

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 inventory could be a threat to SC’s financial condition. A credit line up to USD 8,000 would appear to be within SC’s capacities upon a periodical review basis.

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.49.79

UK Pound

1

Rs.81.27

Euro

1

Rs.63.91

 

 

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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