MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

24.02.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Correct Name :

BENBOK LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

65, Isangedihgi Street, Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

 

 

Country :

Nigeria

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

18.12.1992

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

RC: 211672

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Electrical Engineering Services

 

 

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

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – June 30, 2010

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(01.04.2010)

Current Rating

(30.06.2010)

Nigeria

B1

B1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

Company name

 

BENBOK LIMITED

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

The company engages in Electrical Engineering Services.

 

 

COMPANY LOCATION

 

The company is located at Bensima House, Opposite Maitama Clinic, Maitama, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

 

 

RISK FACTORS

 

Credit Risk

 

RISK RATING ASSESSMENT: Apparently healthy, with adequate working capital to meet normal Commitments

 

CREDIT LINE AMOUNT         : Normal

 

CREDIT LINE OPINION         : Subject appears to be a credit worthy organization

 

 

IDENTIFICATION

 

COMPANY NAME:                    BENBOK LIMITED

REGISTERED NAME:                BENBOK LIMITED

REGISTERED ADDRESS:          65, Isangedihgi Street, Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

HEAD OFFICE ADDRESS:         Bensima House, Opposite Maitama Clinic, Maitama, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

MOBILE:                                   234-808-021-8276

PRIMARY CONTACT:                Engr. Amba Ibok Nsuware (Managing Director)

 

Currency: All monetary quoted in this report are in Nigerian Naira, the local currency or unless otherwise stated. The exchange rate is N148 to 1 US $.

  

SUMMARY

 

NATURE OF PREMISES:           Leased office space occupying approximately 350 square metres.

DATE INCORPORATED:           18th December, 1992

YEAR BEGAN OPERATION:      1992

LEGAL FORM:                          Limited Liability Company

REGISTRATION NO:                  RC: 211672

SHARE CAPITAL:                      200,000.00

ALLOTTED SHARE CAPITAL:    200,000.00

PAID-UP CAPITAL                     200,000.00

STAFF STRENGHT:                        About ten (10)

 

 

OWNERSHIP/SHAREHOLDING STRUCTURE

 

Celette Amba                                                                                                                           

65, Isangedighi Street, Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

 

Amba Ibok Nsunwara                                                                                                                

65, Isangedighi Street, Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Celette Amba

Amba Ibok Nsunwara

 

 

MANAGEMENT PROFILE

 

S/NO

NAMES

POSITION

1.

Engr. Amba Ibok Nsunware

Managing Director

 

 

BACKGROUND

 

Benbok Limited was incorporated on 18th December, 1992 with Registration Number (RC: 211672). It Corporate head office is located at Bensima House, Opposite Maitama Clinic, Maitama, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.

 

The company is engaged in electrical engineering services.

 

During our visit to the address, the staff of the company we met refused to supply any information about the company including his name. We later spoke with Engr. Amba Ibok Nsunware on phone (234-808-021-8276) who stated that he was in Dubai.

 

Conclusion:  Based on our visit and available information, we are of the opinion that the company exists and into legitimate business. As such, any business relationship with the company should be mutually beneficial.

 

 

TYPES OF CUSTOMERS

 

General Public,

Group of Companies

State and Federal Government etc.

 

 

PERFORMANCE RANKING

 

* Quality of Management:          AVERAGE

* Ethics & Integrity:                     GOOD

* Ownership Structure:               GOOD

 

 

FINANCES

 

The company’s Audited Account was not available during our visit; therefore, as such, its present financial state could not be ascertained.


INDUSTRIAL OVERVIEW/ OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

 

There are many opportunities in this sector of the economy. This could be largely achieved through Foreign Companies joint ventures with Nigerian companies, with adequate Training/Technical Assistance - Provision of training facilities for a large work force indirectly engaged in the Sub-Sector of the economy. This sector of the economy has great potentials for intending investors.

 

 

CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism)

 

Public Notice from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, Nigerian Prison Service, Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), National Agency for Food & Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) Etc.

 

No negative information on subject from the above agencies.

 

 

OFFICIAL REMARKS

 

Having carried out all necessary verifications on the company, our investigations revealed that Benbok Limited is duly registered in Nigeria with a registered address is located at 65, Isangedighi Street, Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, while its operational address is located at Bensima House, Opposite Maitama Clinic, Maitama, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.

 

The company is into genuine business transactions.  It is an on-going concern. 

 

Information contained in the report is mostly from secondary sources.

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.45.20

UK Pound

1

Rs.73.16

Euro

1

Rs.61.88

 

 

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

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NB

New Business

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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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