MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19.02.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SIGNATURE  IMPEX  CO.,  LTD.

 

 

Formerly Known As :

BHARGAV  GEMS  CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

Gemopolis  Industrial  Estate, 40/2  Soi  31,  Sukhapibal  2  Road,Dokmai,  Pravet,  Bangkok  10250

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2009

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

08.07.1996

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0105539075349

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Trader of Diamonds  and  Jewelry  Products

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

Small

 

Status :

Moderate

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 – June 30, 2010

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

                   (01.04.2010)                  

Current Rating

(30.06.2010)

Thailand

B1

B1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 


Company name

 

SIGNATURE  IMPEX  CO.,  LTD.

 

[FORMER : BHARGAV  GEMS  CO., LTD.]

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           GEMOPOLIS  INDUSTRIAL  ESTATE,

40/2  SOI  31,  SUKHAPIBAL  2  ROAD,

                                                                        DOKMAI,  PRAVET,  BANGKOK  10250

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]  2727-0297  

FAX                                                      :           [66]  2727-0298             

E-MAIL  ADDRESS                                :           -

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

ESTABLISHED                                     :           1996      

REGISTRATION  NO.                           :           0105539075349  

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.  32,000,000  

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                :           BHT.  32,000,000  

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           DECEMBER   31            

LEGAL  STATUS                                  :           PRIVATE  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR.  NILESH  KUMAR  BHOLABHAI  PATEL,  INDIAN

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

NO.  OF  STAFF                                   :           20

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           DIAMONDS  &  JEWELRY  PRODUCTS

                                                                        TRADER 

                                     

 

CORPORATE PROFILE

 

OPERATING  TREND                            :           STABLE                       

PRESENT  SITUATION                          :           OPERATING  NORMALLY                     

REPUTATION                                       :           GOOD  WITH  NORMAL  BUSINESS  ENGAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT  STANDARD                 :           MANAGEMENT  WITH  FAIR  PERFORMANCE             

 

 

 

 


HISTORY

 

The  subject  was  established  on  July  8,  1996  as  a  private  limited  company  under  the  registered  name  BHARGAV  GEMS  CO., LTD.,  by  Indian  groups,  in  order  to  operate as  a  jewelry  trader.

 

On  May  27,  2005,  subject’s name was  changed  to  SIGNATURE  IMPEX  CO.,  LTD.   It  currently  employs    20  staff.

 

The subject’s  registered  address  was  initially  located  at 7/6  Soi  Suwansawat,  Rama 4 Rd.,  Thungmahamek,  Sathorn,  Bangkok  10120.

 

On  May  9,  2004,  subject’s  registered  address  was  changed  to  1535/108  Chan  Rd.,  Thungwatdon,  Sathorn,  Bangkok  10120.

 

On  June  6,  2007,  the  subject’s  registered  address was  relocated  to  Gemopolis  Industrial  Estate,  40/2  Soi  31,  Sukhapibal  2  Rd.,  Dokmai,  Pravet,  Bangkok  10250,  and  this is  the  subject’s current  operation  address.

 

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr.  Nilesh  Kumar  Bholabhai  Patel

 

Indian

32

Mrs.  Vaishaki  Nilesh  Patel

 

Indian

31

 

 

AUTHORIZED PERSON

 

One  of  the  above  directors  can  sign  on  behalf  of  the  subject  with  company’s  affixed.

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr.  Nilesh  Kumar  Bholabhai  Patel  is  the  Managing  Director.

He  is  Indian  nationality  with  the  age  of  32 years  old.

 

 

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

 

The  subject  is  engaged  in  importing  and  distributing  diamonds  and gemstones  for  jewelry  production. The subject  is  also  exporting  precious,  semi-precious  stone,  jewelry  and  silverware  products  to  worldwide  market.

 

The  subject  hires  local  manufacturers  for  the  production  of  silverware  and  jewelry  products.

IMPORT

 

Diamonds  and gemstones  are  imported  from  India,  Sri  Lanka,  Pakistan,  Belgium,  Russia  South  Africa  and  Hong  Kong.

 

 

SALES

 

20%  of  the  products  are  sold  by  wholesale  to  domestic  market. 

 

 

EXPORT

 

80% of  the  products  is  exported  to  Germany,  France,  Belgium,  Canada, Switzerland,  Japan,  United Kingdom,  Italy,  Hong Kong,  Singapore, Taiwan,  Republic of  China  and  United  States  of  America.

 

 

SUBSIDIARY AND AFFILIATED COMPANY

 

The subject  is  not  found to  have  any  subsidiary  nor  affiliated  company  here  in  Thailand.

 

 

LITIGATION

 

Bankruptcy  and  Receivership

 

There  are  no  litigation  on  bankruptcy  and  receivership  cases  filed  against  the  subject  found  at  Legal  Execution  Department  for  the  past  five  years.

 

Others

 

There  are  no  legal  suits  filed  against   the  subject  for  the  past  two  years.

 

 

CREDIT  

 

Sales  are  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Local  bills  are  paid   by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Imports  are  by  L/C  at  sight  or  T/T  on  negotiated  term.

Exports  are  against  T/T.

 

 

 

BUSINESS TRANSACTION

 

The  products  are  sold  by  cash  and  credit,  with the maximum credit given  at  30-60  days.  The subject  is found  to  have some delay  payment  from  customer,  but  they  can  negotiate.

 

 

BANKING

 

Bangkok  Bank  Public Co.,  Ltd.                    

[Head Office :   333  Silom Rd.,  Silom,  Bangrak,  Bangkok  10500]

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The subject  employs  approximately  20  staff  [office  and  sales  staff].

 

 

LOCATION DETAILS

 

The premise is rented for administrative office at the heading address. Premise is located in  commercial/residential  are

 

 

COMMENT

 

The subject’s business in  last  year   was  brisk due to demand of diamond and gemstones from jewelry industry  had grown  in  line  with  positive  local  consumption and exports.   Moreover,  the  industry has been revised upward in view of an improving economic outlook.  

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  initially  registered  at  Bht. 4,000,000  divided  into 40,000 shares  of  Bht.      100  each.

 

The  capital  was  increased  later  as  follows:

 

            Bht.    6,000,000  on  December  13,  2001

            Bht.  20,000,000  on  December  19,  2002

            Bht.  32,000,000  on  April  11,  2006

           

The  latest  registered  capital  was  increased  to  Bht. 32,000,000  divided  into  320,000  shares  of  Bht.  100  each  with  fully  paid.

 


 

THE SHAREHOLDERS LISTED WERE

 

[as at April 30, 2010]

 

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Mr.  Nilesh  Kumar  Bholabhai  Patel

Nationality:  Indian

Address     : 12  Nanee  Nakar,  A.K. Rd.,  Suraj,  India

  129,800

40.56

Mr. Bholabhai  Bagerbhai  Patel

Nationality:  Indian

Address     : Tadesh  Rd.,  Mumbhai,  India

  81,600

25.50

Mrs. Jayaben  Bholabhai  Patel

Nationality:  Indian

Address     :  Tadesh  Rd.,  Mumbhai,  India

  40,800

12.75

Mr. Waichalee  Nilesh  Patel

Nationality:  Indian

Address     :  Tadesh  Rd.,  Mumbhai,  India

  38,800

12.12

Mr.  Behagay  Kumar  Bholabhai  Patel

Nationality:  Indian

Address     :  12  Nanee  Nakar,  A.K. Rd.,  Suraj, India

  25,000

7.81

Mr.  Zailesh   Kumar  Kasanbhai  Beemani

Nationality:  Indian

Address     :  72  Waraja  Rd.,  Suraj,  India

    2,000

0.63

Mrs.  Chinpa  Kumari  Shilesh  Kumar  Beemani

Nationality:  Indian

Address     :  72  Waraja  Rd.,  Suraj,  India

    2,000

0.63

 

Total Shareholder : 7

 

 

NAME OF AUDITOR & CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT NO

 

Ms. Vimol  Suthitivanich  No.  7840

 


BALANCE SHEET

 

The  latest  financial  figures  published  for  December  31,  2009  &  2008  were:

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                

Current Assets

2009

2008

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 

37,165.41

42,690.29

Trade Accts. Receivable

17,349,502.37

116,594,433.93

Inventories

91,673,951.86

37,146,433.35

Other  Current  Assets

1,347,207.85

256,196.61

 

Total  Current  Assets                

 

110,407,827.49

 

154,039,754.18

 

 

 

Fixed  Assets

24,502,267.38

25,873,950.00

 

Total  Assets                 

 

134,910,094.87

 

179,913,704.18

 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

Current Liabilities

2009

2008

 

 

 

Bank  Overdraft

354,309.33

1,739,422.92

Trade  Accts. Payable  & Postdated  Cheque

86,133,268.74

116,349,620.49

Current Portion of Long-term Loans

2,544,000.00

3,048,000.00

Current  Portion  of  Hire-purchase  Contract

  Liabilities

 

51,000.00

 

487,033.19

Accrued  Expenses

383,311.33

253,649.35

Other  Current  Liabilities

34,300.00

119,252.66

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

89,500,189.40

 

121,996,978.61

 

Long  Term  Loan  from Financial  Institute

 

9,333,230.84

 

9,660,491.21

Long  Term Loan  from  Related  Person

1,720,000.00

14,475,000.00

Hire-purchase  Contract  Liabilities  Net of

  Current  Portion

 

-

 

51,000.00

Other  Liabilities

52,500.00

165,200.00

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

100,605,920.24

 

146,348,669.82

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 Share  capital : Baht  100  par  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital  320,000  shares 

 

 

32,000,000.00

 

 

32,000,000.00

 

Capital  Paid                      

 

32,000,000.00

 

32,000,000.00

Retained  Earning - Unappropriated                

2,304,174.63

1,565,034.36

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

34,304,174.63

 

33,565,034.36

 

Total Liabilities  &  Shareholders'  Equity

 

134,910,094.87

 

179,913,704.18

 

                                                 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 Revenue

2009

2008

 

 

 

Sales                                         

300,975,247.13

148,314,847.45

Other  Income

1,072,909.70

4,379,300.13

 

Total  Revenues           

 

302,048,156.83

 

152,694,147.58

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Goods  Sold

291,913,572.63

143,207,085.00

Selling Expenses

1,650,962.30

1,376,555.84

Administrative  Expenses

5,972,000.98

6,164,184.55

 

Total Expenses             

 

299,536,535,99

 

150,747,825.39

 

Profit / [Loss]  Before  Finance Expenses &

  Income Tax

 

 

2,511,620.84

 

 

1,946,322.19

Finance  Expenses

[1,451,813.17]

[1,204,580.10]

Income  Tax

[320,667.40]

[231,263.01]

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

 

739,140.27

 

510,479.08

 

 


FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

 

ITEM

UNIT

2009

2008

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

 

 

CURRENT RATIO

TIMES

1.23

1.26

QUICK RATIO

TIMES

0.19

0.96

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

12.28

5.73

TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

2.23

0.82

INVENTORY CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

114.63

94.68

INVENTORY TURNOVER

TIMES

3.18

3.86

RECEIVABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

21.04

286.94

RECEIVABLES TURNOVER

TIMES

17.35

1.27

PAYABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

107.70

296.55

CASH CONVERSION CYCLE

DAYS

27.97

85.07

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

 

 

COST OF GOODS  SOLD

%

96.99

96.56

SELLING & ADMINISTRATION

%

2.53

5.08

INTEREST

%

0.48

0.81

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

%

3.37

6.40

NET PROFIT MARGIN BEFORE EX. ITEM

%

0.83

1.31

NET PROFIT MARGIN

%

0.25

0.34

RETURN ON EQUITY

%

2.15

1.52

RETURN ON ASSET

%

0.55

0.28

EARNING PER SHARE

BAHT

2.31

1.60

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

 

 

DEBT RATIO

TIMES

0.75

0.81

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

TIMES

2.61

3.63

TIME INTEREST EARNED

TIMES

1.73

1.62

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH

 

 

 

SALES GROWTH

%

102.93

 

OPERATING PROFIT

%

29.04

 

NET PROFIT

%

44.79

 

FIXED ASSETS

%

(5.30)

 

TOTAL ASSETS

%

(25.01)

 

 


 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

Gross Profit Margin

3.37

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

10.24

Net Profit Margin

0.25

Impressive

Industrial Average

(0.62)

Return on Assets

0.55

Impressive

Industrial Average

(0.98)

Return on Equity

2.15

Impressive

Industrial Average

(2.47)

 

Gross Profit Margin used to assess a firm's financial health by revealing the proportion of money left over from revenues after accounting for the cost of goods sold. Gross profit margin serves as the source for paying additional expenses and future savings. The company's figure is 3.37%. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was lower. This indicated that company may  have  the problems with control over its costs.

 

Net Profit Margin is the indicator of the company's efficiency in that net profit takes into consideration all expenses of the company. A low profit margin indicates a low margin of safety, higher risk that a decline in sales will erase profits and result in a net loss. The company's figure is 0.25%. higher  figure  when  compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient operator  in a dominant position within its industry.

 

Return on Assets measures how efficiently profits are being generated from the assets employed in the business when compared with the ratios of firms in a similar business. A low ratio in comparison with industry averages indicates an inefficient use of business assets. Return on Assets is 0.55%, higher figure when compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient profit  in a dominant position within its industry.


Return on Equity indicates how profitable a company is by comparing its net income to its average shareholders' equity, ROE measures how much the shareholders earned for their investment in the company. Return on Equity is 2.15%, higher figure when compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient profit  in a dominant position within its industry.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Return on Assets                       Downtrend

Return on Equity                        Downtrend

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

Current Ratio

1.23

Acceptable

Industrial Average

1.88

Quick Ratio

0.19

 

 

 

Cash Conversion Cycle

27.97

 

 

 

 

The Current Ratio is to ascertain whether a company's short-term assets are readily available to pay off its short-term liabilities. The company's figure is 1.23 times in 2009, decrease from 1.26 times, then it is generally considered to have good short-term financial strength. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was lower.

 

The Quick Ratio is a liquidity indicator that further refines the current ratio by measuring the amount of the most liquid current assets there are to cover current liabilities. The company's figure is 0.19 times in 2009, decrease from 0.96 times, then the company has not enough current assets that presumably can be quickly converted to cash for pay financial obligations.


 

The Cash Conversion Cycle measures the number of days a company's cash is tied up in the production and sales process of its operations and the benefit from payment terms from its creditors. It meant the company could survive when no cash inflow was received from sale for 28 days.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Current Ratio                 Downtrend

 

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

Debt Ratio

0.75

Impressive

Industrial Average

0.58

Debt to Equity Ratio

2.61

Risky

Industrial Average

1.50

Times Interest Earned

1.73

Impressive

Industrial Average

(0.08)

 

Debt to Equity Ratio a measurement of how much suppliers, lenders, creditors and obligors have committed to the company versus what the shareholders have committed. A lower the percentage means that the company is using less leverage and has stronger equity position.

 

Times Interest Earned measuring a company's ability to meet its debt obligations. Ratio is 1.73 higher than 1, so the company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt.

 

Debt Ratio shows the proportion of a company's assets which are financed through debt. The company's figure is 0.75 greater than 0.5, most of the company's assets are financed through debt.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Debt Ratio                                 Uptrend

Times Interest Earned                Downtrend

 

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

Fixed Assets Turnover

12.28

Impressive

Industrial Average

8.46

Total Assets Turnover

2.23

Impressive

Industrial Average

1.45

Inventory Conversion Period

114.63

 

 

 

Inventory Turnover

3.18

Impressive

Industrial Average

2.28

Receivables Conversion Period

21.04

 

 

 

Receivables Turnover

17.35

Impressive

Industrial Average

3.31

Payables Conversion Period

107.70

 

 

 

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Fixed Assets Turnover                Downtrend

Total Assets Turnover                 Downtrend

Inventory Turnover                      Downtrend

Receivables Turnover                  Downtrend

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.45.18

UK Pound

1

Rs.73.04

Euro

1

Rs.61.43

 

 

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

----

NB

New Company

----

 

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%)

 

 

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL : This information is provided to you at your request, you having employed MIPL for such purpose. You will use the information as aid only in determining the propriety of giving credit and generally as an aid to your business and for no other purpose. You will hold the information in strict confidence, and shall not reveal it or make it known to the subject persons, firms or corporations or to any other. MIPL does not warrant the correctness of the information as you hold it free of any liability whatsoever. You will be liable to and indemnify MIPL for any loss, damage or expense, occasioned by your breach or non observance of any one, or more of these conditions

This report is issued at your request without any risk and responsibility on the part of MIRA INFORM PRIVATE LIMITED (MIPL) or its officials.