MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19.01.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

R.A.  GEM  CENTRE  LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

Room 912-913, 9/F., Harbour Centre Tower 1, 1 Hok Cheung Street, Hunghom, Kowloon

 

 

Country :

Hong Kong  

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

05.06.1998

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

21790383

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesaler and Exporter of all kinds of diamonds, precious stones, gems, etc.

 

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 :

Regular

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)

Hong Kong  

A2

A2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

Company name

 

R.A.  GEM  CENTRE  LTD.

 

 

Company ADDRESS

 

Room 912-913, 9/F., Harbour Centre Tower 1, 1 Hok Cheung Street, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

PHONE:            2721 8360,  2774 8000,  2723 8587

FAX:                 2311 9377

E-MAIL:                        info@ragemcentre.com

sales@ragemcentre.com

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Managing Director:  Mr. Ketan Kantilal Shah

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Establishment:                          1989.

 

Incorporated on:             5th June, 1998.

 

Organization:                 Private Limited Company.

 

Capital:                         Nominal:           HK$10,000.00

Issued:              HK$100.00

 

Business Category:        Diamond Trader.

 

Employees:                   35.

 

Main Dealing Banker:     The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.

 

Banking Relation:           Satisfactory.


 

company ADDRESS

 

Registered Head Office:-

Room 912-913, 9/F., Harbour Centre Tower 1, 1 Hok Cheung Street, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

 

Holding Company:-

S.Vinodkumar International Pte. Ltd., Singapore.

 

Affiliated Companies:-

S.Vinodkumar Group of Companies

Bharat Trading Inc., Japan.

Gemini Diamonds Inc., USA.

IDI Jewels Inc., USA.

Indian Diamond Imports Inc., USA.

S.V. Gems NV, Belgium.

S.V.K. Jewels Pvt. Ltd., India.

S.Vinodkumar Diamonds Pvt. Ltd., India.

S.Vinodkumar DMCC, UAE.

etc.

 

BUSINESS REGISTRATION NUMBER

 

21790383

 

 

COMPANY FILE NUMBER

 

0646505

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Managing Director:  Mr. Ketan Kantilal Shah

 

 

CAPITAL

 

Nominal Share Capital: HK$10,000.00 (Divided into 10,000 shares of HK$1.00 each)

 

Issued Share Capital: HK$100.00


SHAREHOLDER  

(As per registry dated 05-06-2010)

 

Name

 

No. of shares

S.Vinodkumar International Pte. Ltd.

80, Raffles Place, #25-01, UOB Plaza 1, Singapore 048624.

 

100

===

 

 

DIRECTORS  

(As per registry dated 05-06-2010)

 

Name

(Nationality)

 

Address

Ketan Kantilal SHAH

Flat B, 21/F., Tower 1, Harbourfront Landmark, 11 Wan Hoi Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

 

Nilesh Vinodrai SHAH

Flat H, 8/F., Kimberley Mansion, 15 Austin Avenue, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

 

 

SECRETARY

(As per registry dated 05-06-2010)

 

Name

Address

Co. No.

Hojin SEC Ltd.

Room 301, 3/F., Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.

0612527

 

 

HISTORY

 

The subject was originally established in 1989 under the name of R.A. Gem Centre.  Re-organized and incorporated on 5th June, 1998 as a private limited liability company under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.

Formerly the subject was located at Room 1201, 12/F., Chevalier House, 45‑51 Chatham Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, moved to Unit 30‑31, 4/F., Block B, Focal Industrial Centre, 21 Man Lok Street, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong in May 2003, and further to the present address in March 2009.

Apart from these, neither material change nor amendment has been ever traced and noted.

 

OPERATIONS

                        

Activities:                                  Manufacturer, Importer, Wholesaler and Exporter.

 

Lines:                                       All kinds of diamonds, precious stones, gems, etc.

 

Employees:                               35.

 

Materials/Commodities:              Imported from Europe, South Africa, etc.

 

Markets:                                   Southeast Asia, China, US, Europe, etc.

 

Terms/Sales:                             L/C, T/T or as per contracted.

 

Terms/Buying:                           L/C, T/T and D/P.

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

·         Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers’ Association, Hong Kong.

·         Shanghai Diamond Exchange, China.

·         The Indian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Nominal Share Capital:   HK$10,000.00 (Divided into 10,000 shares of HK$1.00 each)

 

Issued Share Capital:     HK$100.00

 

Mortgage or Charge:       (See attachment)

 

Profit & Loss:                Traded at a small profitable angle.

 

Condition:                      Keeping in a normal state.

 

Facilities:                      Making active use of general banking facilities.

 

Payment:                      Met trade commitments as required.

 

Commercial Morality:     Satisfactory.

 

Bankers:-

The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.

The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V., Hong Kong Branch.

Antwerpse DiamantBank NV (also known as Antwerp Diamond Bank NV), Hong Kong Branch.

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Ltd., Hong Kong.

 

Standing:  Normal.

 

 

GENERAL

 

R.A. Gem Centre Ltd. is a private limited company incorporated in June 1998.  It was jointly owned by two Indian: Mr. Ketan Kantilal Shah and Ms. Abhaykumar Sumatilal Shah.  Now, it has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of S.Vinodkumar International Pte. Ltd. which is a Singapore‑based firm.  The directors of the subject remains to be Ketan Kantilal Shah and Nilesh Vinodrai Shah.

The subject is a diamond importer and exporter.

For three consecutive years since 1988, the subject has been awarded the “Second Highest Importer of Diamonds” (Southeast Asia region) by the Indian Jewelry Council.  From 2002 to 2009, the subject had been conferred the title of “Best Supporter of Loose Diamond Supplier in Hong Kong”.

Mr. Shah established R.A. Gem Centre, which was the subject’s predecessor, in 1989.  Now, the subject is engaged in manufacturing, wholesaling and exporting loose diamonds, brownish yellow diamonds, etc.  Most of the diamonds have been certified by GIA, HRD and IGI.

The subject has been serving the jewellery manufacturing customers for over 20 years.  It is catering to more than 300 customers, both jewellery manufacturers and retailers.

The subject is one of the members of S.Vinodkumar Group of Companies [Group] of India.  It is the pioneer trading company catering the diamond market of Hong Kong as well as other Asian countries.

In April 2003, the subject moved to Hunghom where is the jewellery district of Hong Kong.  The subject’s floor area including a workshop covers nearly 14,000 sq.ft. with more than 35 staff.  This office is fully equipped with fuller and wider range of diamonds in all colours and sizes, providing a one-stop shop for all walks of customers.

The latest development of the Group is the penetration of the China market.  Its first branch office was set up in Shanghai, the hub of diamond marketplace in Mainland China.

Besides the subject in Hong Kong, the Group has established several branch offices in other major cities such as Tokyo, Mumbai, New York, Dubai, Los Angles and Antwerp.

The subject’s major markets are China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, the Philippines and Hong Kong.

Rough stones used by the subject are sourced from Belgium.  Then they are shipped to the three production plants located in India for cutting and polishing.  Sizes of polished stones range from 0.005 points to 3 carats.  Almost all colours are available.  Stones can be provided in any shape that customers would request.

The subject is also specialized in providing certified stones from sizes 0.30 to 5.00 carats.

The subject constantly has maintained a stock in abundance in order to cater not only general orders but big ones as well.

In India, the subject is one of the top importers of polished diamonds.

In Hong Kong, the subject’s round diamond remained the best-sellers among jewellery manufacturers in the region.

The subject gets its supply of smaller sizes of medium to commercial make from manufacturers in India mainly, including top exporter S. Vinod Kumar & Co. in Mumbai.  Larger sizes and stones of finer make are imported from Antwerp in Belgium and New York.

In order to penetrate the international market further, the subject has taken part in fairs and exhibitions held in Hong Kong and other foreign large cities.  In Hong Kong it takes part in Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair every year.  The second Show is held in Hong Kong twice a year.

The annual sales turnover of the Group is very significant.

The subject is fully supported by the Group and the Shah family of India.

On the whole, consider it good for normal business engagements.

 


REMARKS:

 

Court Cases:     None per our records.

 

Property information of the company:-

Property Location:          Workshop Unit No. 12 & 13 on 9/F.. Harbour Centre Tower 1,
1 Hok Cheung Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Owner:  R.A. Gem Centre Ltd.

Date of Purchase:  n.a.

Purchased Price:  n.a.

 

Incumbrances:-

Date of Mortgage

Amount Consideration

Mortgagee

Nature

13-06-2008

-

Antwerpse DiamantBank NV (also known as Antwerp Diamond Bank NV), Hong Kong Branch.

Mortgage to secure general banking facilities

 


MORTGAGE OR CHARGE

 

Date

Particulars

Amount

15-10-2003

Instrument:      Debenture

Property:

1)   All freehold and leasehold property of the Company

2)   All stocks shares bonds and securities of any kind whether marketable or otherwise and all other interests including loan capital of the Company

3)   All book and other debts revenues and claims

4)   The uncalled goodwill and all patents patent applications trade marks trade names registered designs and copyrights and all licences and ancillary and connected rights relating to the intangible property

5)   The undertaking and all other assets of the Company

Mortgagee:      Antwerpse DiamantBank NV (also known as Antwerp Diamond Bank NV), Hong Kong Branch.

The general credit faciliteis for the sum of HK$46,800,000

13-06-2008

Instrument:      Mortgage

Property:

172/13,205th parts or shares of and in Section F of Kowloon Marine Lot No. 113 and Section H of Kowloon Marine Lot No. 113 (Workshop Unit No. 12 & 13 on 9/F. of Harbour Centre Tower 1, 1 Hok Cheung Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong.)

Mortgagee:      Antwerpse DiamantBank NV (also known as Antwerp Diamond Bank NV), Hong Kong Branch.

All sums

 


FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.45.53

UK Pound

1

Rs.72.56

Euro

1

Rs.60.62

 

 

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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