MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

23.09.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

TAIXING FIRST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

Xiqiao Town, Taixing, Jiangsu Province, 225419 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

18.12.2002

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

321200400002995

 

 

Legal Form :

Chinese-Foreign Equity Joint Venture Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Producing and Selling Musical Instruments.

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRAs 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 20,000

 

 

Status :

Small Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

name & address

 

TAIXING FIRST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD.

XIQIAO TOWN, TAIXING, JIANGSU PROVINCE, 225419 PR CHINA

TEL: 0086-523-87207898 FAX: 0086-523-87201587

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE : DEC. 18, 2002

REGISTRATION NO. : 321200400002995

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM : CHINESE-FOREIGN EQUITY JOINT VENTURE ENTERPRISE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE : MR. LI SHU (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH : 52

REGISTERED CAPITAL : US$ 830,000

BUSINESS LINE : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER : CNY 2,270,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

EQUITIES : CNY 6,320,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

PAYMENT : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE : UP TO USD 20,000 (PERIODICAL REVIEW)

MARKET CONDITION : AVERAGE

FINANCIAL CONDITION : FAIRLY STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND : FAIRLY 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 Chinese-foreign equity joint venture enterprise at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Dec. 18, 2002.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cs registered business scope includes producing various kinds of guitars, violins and other Chinese and western musical instruments, wood products, arts and crafts.

 

SC is mainly engaged in producing and selling musical instruments.

 

Mr. Li Shu has been legal representative and chairman of SC since 2002.

 

SC is known to have approx. 52 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 Taixing. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise, but SCs 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

 

Japan Youwen Chinese-Japanese Joint Venture Ltd. (in Chinese pinyin) 30

 

Taixing Bailing Musical Instruments MFG Co., Ltd. 70

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 

 


l         Legal representative, chairman and general manager:

 

Mr. Li Shu, about 57 years old. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2002 to present Working in SC as chairman, legal representative and general manager.

At present Working in Taixing Bailing Musical Instruments MFG Co., Ltd.- , Jiangsu Lishu Import and Export Co., Ltd.- and Taixing Fengling Musical Instruments Co., Ltd.- as legal representative.

 

 

l         Vice-General manager:

Mr. Qian Fumin, about 45 years old with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

At present Working in SC as vice-general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in producing and selling musical instruments.

 

SCs products mainly include: guitars and violins.

 

提琴

 

SC sources its materials 90% from domestic market and 10% from the overseas market. SC sells 30% of its products to overseas market and 70% 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 Suppliers*

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Taixing Jiale Suitcase Factory

 

*Major Customers*

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TianJin Yang Sheng International Trading 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: SCs 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
 

 

 


Agriculture Bank of China Taixing Huangqiao Sub-branch

 

AC#226601040010368

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2007

Cash & bank

340

Bills receivable

0

Accounts receivable

580

Other receivables

3,860

Advances to suppliers

540

Inventory

970

Prepaid expenses

30

Other current assets

0

 

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Current assets

6,320

Fixed assets

8,220

Fixed assets net value

1,040

Projects under construction

7,180

Long term investment

0

Other assets

1,740

 

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Total assets

16,280

 

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Short loans

0

Bills payable

0

Accounts payable

1,940

Welfare payable

0

Advances from clients

0

Accrued payroll

300

Tax payable

0

Other payable

7,720

Surcharge payable

0

Other current liabilities

0

 

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Current liabilities

9,960

Long term liabilities

0

 

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Total liabilities

9,960

Equities

6,320

 

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Total liabilities & equities

16,280

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2007

Turnover

2,270

Cost of goods sold

1,740

Sales expense

0

Management expense

710

Finance expense

0

Profit before tax

-140

Less: profit tax

0

Profits

-140

 

 

Important Ratios

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as of Dec. 31, 2007

*Current ratio

0.63

*Quick ratio

0.54

*Liabilities to assets

0.61

*Net profit margin (%)

-6.17

*Return on total assets (%)

-0.86

*Inventory /Turnover 365

156 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover 365

94 days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.14

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.77

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIR

l         The turnover of SC appears average in its line.

l         SCs net profit margin is fair.

l         SCs return on total assets is fair.

l         SCs cost of goods sold is average, comparing with its turnover.

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIR

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

l         SCs quick ratio is maintained in a fair level.

l         The inventory conversion period of SC appears long.

l         The accounts receivable of SC appears average.

l         Theres no short-term loan of SC in 2007.

l         SCs turnover is in a fair 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 small-sized in its line with fairly stable financial conditions. A credit line at the above amount appears to be beyond SCs capacities, while a credit line up to USD 20,000 is recommended upon a periodical review basis.

 

 

 


 

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 SCs 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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