MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

07.08.2010

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ARKEMA BEIJING CHEMICAL CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 1 Wutong Road, Tongzhou Ind. Dev. Zone, Tongzhou District,  Beijing, 101113 PR

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2009

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

01.04.1993

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

110000410042972

 

 

Legal Form :

Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

manufacturing and selling chemical products.

 

 

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 200,000

Status :

Satisfactory

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints  

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

NOTES :

Any query related to this report can be made on e-mail : infodept@mirainform.com while quoting report number, name and date.

 

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – April 1, 2010

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2009)

Current Rating

(01.04.2010)

China

A2

A2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D


Company name & Address

 

ARKEMA BEIJING CHEMICAL CO., LTD.

NO. 1 WUTONG ROAD, TONGZHOU IND. DEV. ZONE, TONGZHOU DISTRICT,

 BEIJING, 101113 PR CHINA 1

TEL: 86 (0) 10-61564749  FAX: 86 (0) 10-61564746

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : APR. 1, 1993

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 110000410042972

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : WHOLLY FOREIGN OWNED ENTERPRISE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. Dominique NAMER (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 91

REGISTERED CAPITAL             : USD 10,736,365

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : cny 304,430,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2009)

EQUITIES                                 : cny 50,390,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2009)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : up to usd 200,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : FAIRLY STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND              : FAIRLY steady

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 6.83= 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 Ren Min Bi

 


 

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 Apr. 1, 1993.

 

 

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 plastic additive, catalytic agent, coating and skin milk products; selling its products; wholesaling, importing and exporting the above products.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling chemical products.

 

Mr. Dominique Namer  is now acting as chairman of SC.

 

SC is known to have approx. 91 employees at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office and factory in the industrial development zone of Beijing. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 15,000 square meters.

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 


http://www.arkema.com It is the website of Arkema. The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is in English and French versions.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                                                  % of Shareholding

 

Arkema (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (France)                                                       100

 

 

Arkema is a leading chemical producer in most of its markets which consists of 3 related and integrated business segments: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals and Performance Products. Arkema was spun off from Total on May 12, 2006, and is now an independent chemical company, with operations in more than 120 locations (80 plants and 6 research centers) located in over 40 countries, with 15,000 employees worldwide and sales of EUR 5.6 billion. Operating in China since 1984, Arkema Greater China holds a leading market position in most of its fields, and has established 4 industrial sites in various parts of China.

 

Website: http://www.arkema.com.cn/  

Address: 6F, Block 1, Daning International Business Plaza, No. 1868 Gonghexin Road, Zhabei District, Shanghai (Regional Headquarters of Arkema Greater China)

Tel: 021-61476888

Fax: 021-61476777

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman:

 

Mr. Dominique Namer, French, in his 50’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

Now                  Working in SC as chairman.

Also working in Arkema Greater China as president, and in Arkema Daikin Advanced Fluorochemicals (Changshu) Co., Ltd. as legal representative.

 

l         General Manager:

 

Mr. Xing Jinsheng, in his 50’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

Now      Working in SC as general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling chemical products.

 

SC’s products mainly include: chemical materials and chemical products.

 

SC sources its materials 100% from domestic market. SC sells 40% of its products in domestic market, and 60% to the overseas market, mainly Southeast Asia and European countries.

 

The buying terms of SC include Check, T/T and Credit of 30-60 days. The payment terms of SC include T/T, L/C and Credit of 30-60 days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Arkema Daikin Advanced Fluorochemicals (Changshu) Co., Ltd.

================================================

Add: No. 18, Haining Road, Fushan, Haiyu Town, Changshu, Jiangsu Province, 215522

18

Tel: 86(0) 512-52325965

Fax: 86(0) 512-52325965

 

According to http://www.arkema.com.cn/ 

Arkema (Shanghai) Distribution Co. Ltd.

==============================

Add: D.Part, No. 28 Warehouse No. 500 Fu Te Road (No. 2, East), Shanghai Wai Gao Qiao Free Trade Zone 200131 Shanghai (China)

Tel: (+86) 21 5046 1605

Fax: (+86) 21 5046 1732

 

Arkema (China) Investment Co. Ltd - Guangzhou Branch

==========================================

Add: Unit 2401-04, GIE Tower 403 East Huanshi Road 510095 Guangzhou (China)

Tel: (+86) 20 8700 7133

Fax: (+86) 20 8732 7728

 

Arkema Company Limited

===================

Add: Suite 3212, 32/F, Tower 1, The Gateway, 25 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon HKSAR (Hong-Kong)

Tel:   (852) 2629-1826

Fax:  (852) 2629-1877 & 1878

 

Arkema Limited Company - Taiwan Branch

================================

Add: 8/F-5, National Enterprise Center 188 Nanking East Road, Sec. 5 Taipei - Taiwan

Tel: (+886) 2 2747 6979

Fax: (+886) 2 2747 6574

 

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

 

AC#801311890008091001

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2008

As of Dec. 31, 2009

Cash & bank

1,770

1,380

Inventory

79,980

26,350

Accounts receivable

20,710

44,430

Advances to suppliers

600

640

Other receivables

3,920

1,820

Other current assets

1,980

27,110

 

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Current assets

108,960

101,730

Fixed assets net value

33,480

28,600

Projects under construction

5,070

5,260

Long term investment

0

0

Other assets

40

30

 

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Total assets

147,550

135,620

 

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Short loans

32,610

23,900

Accounts payable

16,530

28,170

Advances from clients

120

1,150

Taxes payable

1,090

1,970

Salaries payable

960

1,210

Other payable

2,240

25,940

Other current liabilities

42,770

2,890

 

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Current liabilities

96,320

85,230

Long term liabilities

0

0

 

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Total liabilities

96,320

85,230

Equities

51,230

50,390

 

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Total liabilities & equities

147,550

135,620

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2009

Turnover

304,430

Cost of goods sold

277,250

     Sales expense

11,330

     Management expense

15,470

     Finance expense

1,030

Profit before tax

-840

Less: profit tax

0

Profits

-840

 

Important Ratios

=============

 

2008

2009

*Current ratio

1.13

1.19

*Quick ratio

0.30

0.88

*Liabilities to assets

0.65

0.63

*Net profit margin (%)

/

-0.28

*Return on total assets (%)

/

-0.62

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

/

32days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

/

53days

*Turnover/Total assets

/

2.24

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

/

0.91

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIR

l         The turnover of SC appears fairly good in 2009.

l         SC’s net profit margin is fair in 2009.

l         SC’s return on total assets is fair in 2009.

l         SC’s cost of goods sold is fairly high in 2009, comparing with its turnover.


 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a normal level in both 2 years.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a poor level in 2008 and in a normal level in 2009.

l         The accounts receivable of SC is average in both 2 years.

l         The inventory of SC is fairly large in 2008, and average in 2009.

l         The short loans of SC are average in both 2 years.

l         SC’s turnover is in a fairly good level in 2009, comparing with the size of its total assets.

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

l         The debt ratio of SC is average in both 2 years.

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. A credit line up to USD 200,000 appears acceptable.

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.46.02

UK Pound

1

Rs.73.21

Euro

1

Rs.60.70

 

 

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

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

 

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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