MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

23.09.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

DYSTAR WUXI COLOURS CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

Section 32-A, Zhujiang Raod, National Hi New Tech Development Zone, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214028 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

09.03.1995

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

320200400004689

 

 

Legal Form :

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Producing Dye.

 

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 :

USD 1,000,000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

name & address

 

DYSTAR WUXI COLOURS CO., LTD.

SECTION 32-A, ZHUJIANG RAOD, NATIONAL HI NEW TECH DEVELOPMENT ZONE, WUXI, JIANGSU PROVINCE, 214028 PR CHINA

TEL: 0086-510-85218557            FAX: 0086-510-85213696

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE                        : MAR. 9, 1995

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 320200400004689

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : WHOLLY FOREIGN-OWNED ENTERPRISE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. IAN DOWNIE (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 178

REGISTERED CAPITAL             : US$ 11,754,400

BUSINESS LINE                                    : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 358,960,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 111,150,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 1,000,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION            : FAIRLY STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND              : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION                       : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 6.82209 = 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 wholly foreign-owned enterprise at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Mar. 9, 1995.

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 producing dye.

 

SC is mainly engaged in producing dye.

 

Mr. IAN DOWNIE is legal representative and chairman of SC at present.

 

SC is known to have approx. 178 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 Wuxi. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise, but SC’s accountant refused to release the gross area of the premise.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


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

 

 

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

 

DyStar Textilfarben GmbH (Germany)                                                      100

 

 

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 

 


l         Legal representative and chairman:

 

Mr. IAN DOWNIE (American), in his 40’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

At present                     Working in SC as chairman and legal representative.

 

 

l         General manager:

 

Mr. Talhoff (German), in his 40’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

At present                     Working in SC as general manager.

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in producing dye.

 

SC’s products mainly include: disperse dye and reactive dye.

 

SC sources its materials 50% from domestic market and 50% from the overseas market. SC sells 50% of its products to overseas market, mainly in Germany and America, and 50% in domestic market.

 

The buying terms of SC include Check, L/C, 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.

 

*Major Supplier*

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Zhejiang Wanfeng Dye Co., Ltd.

 

*Major Customer*

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Dystar Nanjing Colours Co., Ltd.

 

 

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’s suppliers declined to make any comments.

 

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 Communications Wuxi Sub-branch

 

AC#322000600010123055648

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2006

as of Dec. 31, 2007

Cash & bank

12,430

35,950

Bills receivable

0

0

Accounts receivable

57,490

97,430

Other receivables

550

2,330

Advances to suppliers

910

 

Inventory

104,700

99,850

Prepaid expenses

120

780

Other current assets

0

0

 

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Current assets

176,200

236,340

Fixed assets

59,920

48,810

Fixed assets net value

44,410

42,120

Projects under construction

15,510

6,690

Long term investment

 

 

Other assets

23,780

21,470

 

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Total assets

259,900

306,620

 

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Short loans

61,100

76,100

Bills payable

0

0

Accounts payable

78,420

113,400

Welfare payable

280

0

Advances from clients

0

0

Accrued payroll

1,110

1,430

Tax payable

-3,400

1,690

Other payable

13,250

860

Accrued expenses

1,900

1,990

Other current liabilities

0

0

 

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Current liabilities

152,660

195,470

Long term liabilities

0

0

 

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Total liabilities

152,660

195,470

Equities

107,240

111,150

 

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Total liabilities & equities

259,900

306,620

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2007

Turnover

358,960

Cost of goods sold

343,210

     Sales expense

4,060

     Management expense

1,650

     Finance expense

7,000

Profit before tax

3,920

Less: profit tax

0

Profits

3,920

 

 

Important Ratios

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as of Dec. 31, 2006

as of Dec. 31, 2007

*Current ratio

1.15

1.21

*Quick ratio

0.47

0.70

*Liabilities to assets

0.59

0.64

*Net profit margin (%)

/

1.09

*Return on total assets (%)

/

1.28

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

/

102 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

/

100 days

*Turnover/Total assets

/

1.17

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

/

0.96

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIRLY GOOD

l         The turnover of SC appears fairly good 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.

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

l         The inventory conversion period of SC appears long.

l         The accounts receivable of SC appears fairly large.

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

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 average.

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 medium-sized in its line with fairly stable financial conditions. The large amount of inventory and accounts receivable could be a threat to SC’s financial condition. A credit line up to USD 1,000,000 would appear to be within SC’s capacities.

 

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.45.72

UK Pound

1

Rs.84.81

Euro

1

Rs.67.60

 

 

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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