MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

20.01.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

KGK  DIAMONDS  (HK)  LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

14/F., Chevalier House, 45-51 Chatham Road South, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon

 

 

Country :

Hong Kong

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

27.10.2000

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

31329946

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Exporter of all kinds of diamonds.

 

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

 

KGK  DIAMONDS  (HK)  LTD.

 

 

ADDRESS

 

14/F., Chevalier House, 45-51 Chatham Road South, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

 

PHONE:            2723 9828,  2733 0700

 

FAX:                 2739 7584

 

E-MAIL:            kgk.hk@kgkmail.com

kgkhk@kgkgroup.com

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Managing Director:  Mr. Sanjay Navrattan Kothari

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Incorporated on:             27th October, 2000.

 

Organization:                 Private Limited Company.

 

Capital:                         Nominal:           HK$90,000,000.00

Issued:              HK$89,700,002.00

 

Business Category:        Diamond Trader.

 

Employees:                   30.  (Including affiliates in Hong Kong)

 

Main Dealing Banker:     The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V., Hong Kong Branch.

 

Banking Relation:           Satisfactory.


ADDRESS

 

Registered Head Office:-

14/F., Chevalier House, 45-51 Chatham Road South, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

 

China Factory:-

KGK Jewellery Manufacturing Ltd.

Panyu, Guangdong Province, China.

[           Tel:       (86-20) 3480 6744, 3999 0700

Fax:      (86-20) 3480 6749, 3480 6759

E-mail:  jewchina@kgkgroup.com

entice@kgkmail.com]

 

Holding Company:-

United Pacific Excel Ltd., British Virgin Islands.

 

Affiliated Companies:-

KGK Group of Companies

K.G.K. Diamonds B.V.B.A., Belgium.

KGK Creation Guangzhou Ltd., China.

KGK Creations (India) Pvt. Ltd., India.

KGK Creations Pvt. Ltd., India.

KGK Diamond Israel Ltd., Israel.

KGK Diamonds & Jewellery LLC, UAE.

KGK Diamonds (Far East) Inc., Japan.

KGK Diamonds (I) Pvt. Ltd., India.

KGK Diamonds (Shanghai) Ltd., China.

KGK Diamonds (SZ) Co. Ltd., China.

KGK Diamonds Co. Ltd., Thailand.

KGK Diamonds LLC, USA.

KGK Enterprises, India.

KGK Gems (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong.

KGK Gems Ltd., Thailand.

KGK Gems, India.

KGK Investment USA (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong.

KGK Jewellery (China) Ltd., Hong Kong.

KGK Jewellery (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong.

KGK Jewellery Inc., Japan.

KGK Jewellery LLC, USA.

KGK Jewellery Manufacturing Ltd., Hong Kong.

KGK Jewellery Pvt. Ltd., India.

KGK Mining (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong.

KGK Properties (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong.

KGK Real Estate (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong.

M.B.K. Diamonds GmbH, Germany.

Precious Trade Inc., USA.

S. D. Diamond LLC, Russia.

Star Rough Diamonds (Pty) Ltd., South Africa.

etc.

 

BUSINESS REGISTRATION NUMBER

 

31329946

 

 

COMPANY FILE NUMBER

 

0735843

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Managing Director:  Mr. Sanjay Navrattan Kothari

 

 

CAPITAL

 

Nominal Share Capital: HK$90,000,000.00 (Divided into 90,000,000 shares of HK$1.00 each)

 

Issued Share Capital: HK$89,700,002.00

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS

(As per registry dated 27-10-2010)

 

Name

 

No. of shares

United Pacific Excel Ltd.

263 Main Street, P.O. Box 2196, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

 

88,000,000

Sanjay Navrattan KOTHARI

 

1,700,001

Manju KOTHARI

 

1

 

 

–––––––––

 

Total:

89,700,002

========

 

 

DIRECTORS  

(As per registry dated 27-10-2010)

 

Name

(Nationality)

 

Address

Manju KOTHARI

Flat B & C, 8/F., Robinson Garden Apartments, 3 Robinson Road, Central, Hong Kong.

 

Sanjay Navrattan KOTHARI

Flat B & C, 8/F., Robinson Garden Apartments, 3 Robinson Road, Central, Hong Kong.

 

 

SECRETARY 

(As per registry dated 27-10-2010)

 

Name

Address

Co. No.

Louis Lai Co. Secretarial Services Ltd.

9/F., Surson Commercial Building, 140-142 Austin Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

0686503

 

 

HISTORY

 

The subject was incorporated on 27th October, 2000 as a private limited liability company under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.

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

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Activities:                      Manufacturer and Exporter.

 

Lines:                           All kinds of diamonds.

 

Employees:                   30.  (Including affiliates in Hong Kong)

 

Commodities Imported:   India, other Asiann countries, Europe, etc.

 

Markets:                       Japan, USA, UAE, Korea, Australia, Middle East, South Africa, etc.

 

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

 

Terms/Buying:               L/C, D/P, etc.

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China Ltd., Hong Kong.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Nominal Share Capital:   K$90,000,000.00 (Divided into 90,000,000 shares of HK$1.00 each)

 

Issued Share Capital:     HK$89,700,002.00

 

Alternation of Capital:-

Initially

paid up

HK$      46,800,002.00

27-02-2009

paid up

HK$      11,700,000.00

04-03-2010

paid up

HK$      31,200,000.00

 

 

––––––––––––––––

Total:

paid up

HK$      89,700,002.00

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

 

Increase of Nominal Capital:-

From

HK$60,000,000.00

to

HK$90,000,000.00

on

04-01-2010

 

Mortgage or Charge:       (See attachment)

 

Profit or Loss:                Making a small profit every year.

 

Condition:                      Keeping in an active and satisfactory manner.

 

Facilities:                      Making active use of general banking facilities.

 

Payment:                      Met trade commitments as contracted.

 

Commercial Morality:      Satisfactory.

 

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

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd., Hong Kong.

 

Standing:                      Good.

 

 

GENERAL

 

KGK Diamonds (HK) Ltd. is a subsidiary company of United Pacific Excel Ltd. which is a BVI-registered firm.  The subject in fact is a member of the KGK Group which is trading in diamond and related products.  It increased its issued share capital in March 2010.

The subject is trading in the Group’s products.  It has got a main affiliated company located at its operating address known as KGK Jewellery (HK) Ltd., a Hong Kong-registered firm.

The subject has set up five to six retailing outlets in Hong Kong which is retailing the products of the KGK Group.

The KGK Group is a global corporation based in India with fully integrated operations in diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery.

From procurement to manufacturing and from marketing to retailing, the Group is present across the full value chain of the industry with offices spread across the world.

KGK’s diamond operation started in 1969 with diamonds trading and diamond manufacturing activities began in 1982.

Initially KGK was sourcing its rough diamonds from Antwerp which is the world’s diamond capital.  In 1997, KGK became the DTC Sightholder and started getting rough diamonds directly from London in addition to Antwerp.  In 2005, KGK got sight in South Africa.  This has facilitated KGK to produce more competitive and cost effective polish diamonds.

KGK has set up marketing offices in all important cities in the world, and has set up manufacturing units in India, Thailand, China, South Africa and Russia.  These factories have modern machines for diamond cutting and polishing operated by trained craftsmen.  The stones are then assorted and graded into different lots as per their cut, colour, clarity and size.  The Group sources its diamonds and colour stones from different parts of the world through its offices in Antwerp, London, Russia and South Africa.

Currently, the subject is manufacturing the following commodities and offering clients with the following services:-

Product/Service

Product/Service Remarks

Jewellery – Diamond

Include precious stones from India, Thailand, Belgium and Israel (Importer)

Gemstones and Jade

Precious stones (Manufacturer)

Precious stones (Exporter)

Precious stones from India and Thailand (Importer)

Diamond

From India, Thailand, Belgium and Israel (Importer)

 

The Group now has set up a factory in Panyu Guangdong Province, China employing about 300 persons.  The factory is specialised in diamond jewellery, magnetics and reversibles.  In Hong Kong, the subject manufactured exclusive, high-end jewellery in rounds and various fancy shapes set in gold or platinum.

Besides the Panyu factory, the Group’s other diamond manufacturing plants are located in India and South Africa.  In these factories, KGK is able to manufacture quality diamonds in a range of sizes (0.005 to 5.00 ct.), shapes, qualities (VVS1 to PK), colour and clarity.

The Group’s gemstones such as emeralds, tanzanites, rubies and sapphires are manufactured by its factories in Jaipur, Thailand and Sri Lanka.

The Jaipur factory of the Group produces jewellery for KGK’s own showroom and the domestic market.

Products are exported to Japan, other Asian countries, the Middle East, North America and Western Europe.

The foundation of the KGK Group was laid in the year 1905, when Mr. Shri Keshrimalji Kothari started trading in coloured gemstones simultaneously from India and Burma.  Assisted by his son, Mr. Shri Ghisilalji Kothari, the business expanded from Jaipur to Chennai, and then to Hong Kong.  By the 1970’s with new leadership at the helm of the Group, the business operations diversified into diamonds and to new global locations such as the United States, Thailand, Japan, etc.  Now KGK Group has had business concerns in fourteen countries of the world.

Now, the Group has been managed by the fourth generation of the family.  The currently president of the Group is Navrattan Kothari.

In July 2009, Martin Flyer Ltd. [Martin Flyer], a US-based firm, confirmed its partnership and strategic alliance with KGK Group.  This partnership will give Martin Flyer access to additional diamond supplies to fulfil its needs and grow its brands according to future plans.

In order to penetrate the international market further, KGK Group has taken part in fairs and exhibitions held in Hong Kong and other foreign large cities.  It has taken part in the following shows:-

United States

JCK Las Vegas Show

Europe

Baselworld, Switzerland

Hong Kong

HK International Jewellery Show

HK Jewellery & Gem Fair

China

Shenzhen International Jewellery Fair

Asia (other than Hong Kong and China)

International Jewellery Tokyo, Japan

Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair, Thailand

Jaipur Jewellery Show

India International Show

Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair, Thailand

Middle East

Dubai International Jewellery Show

The overall business of the subject in Hong Kong is active and satisfactory. The subject is fully supported by the KGK Group.  History in Hong Kong is over ten years.  The consolidated turnover of the Group is very significant.

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

 

 

REMARKS

 

            Court Cases:     None per our.

 

            Property information of the company and director:-

1.         Property Location:          Flat 8 on 14/F. and Flat I on 18/F., Star Mansion, 3 Minden Row, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Owner:  KGK Diamonds (HK) Ltd.

Date of Purchase:  n.a.

Purchased Price:  n.a.

Incumbrances:-

Date of Mortgage

Amount Consideration

Mortgagee

Nature

23-05-2008

-

ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Hong Kong Branch.  [Now known as The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V.]

Mortgage to secure general banking facilities granted to KGK Diamonds (HK) Ltd. and KGK Jewellery Manufacturing Ltd.

 

2.         Property Location:          8/F., Robinson Garden Apartments, 3B Robinson Road, Hong Kong.

Owner:  Sanjay Navrattan Kothari

Date of Purchase:  25-05-1988

Purchased Price:  HK$1,700,000 pt.

Incumbrances:-

Date of Mortgage

Amount Consideration

Mortgagee

Nature

23-01-1996

-

Belgian Bank, Hong Kong Branch.  [Business was taken over by Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Ltd.]

Legal charge to secure banking facilities

16-09-2003

-

Fortis Bank Asia HK, Hong Kong Branch.  [Name changed to Belgian Bank but the business was taken over by Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Ltd.]

Deed of variation of M/N 6509498 and legal further charge

 

MORTGAGE OR CHARGE

 

Date

Particulars

Amount

27-05-2005

Instrument:        Debenture

Property:

All the Company’s undertaking and rpoperty and assets whatsoever and wheresoever both present and future including all book and other debts revenues and claims

Mortgagee:        ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Hong Kong Branch.  [Now known as The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V.]

In consideration of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. agreeing to grant general banking facilities to KGK Diamonds (HK) Ltd.

23-05-2008

Instrument:        Mortgage

Property:

20/4,070th parts or shares of and in Kowloon Inland Lot No. 9401 (Flat 8 on 14/F. and Flat I on 18/F. of Star Mansion, 3 Minden Row, Kowloon, Hong Kong.)

Mortgagee:        ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Hong Kong Branch.  [Now known as The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V.]

In consideration of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. agreeing to grant general banking facilities to KGK Jewellery Manufacturing Ltd.

23-05-2008

Instrument:        Mortgage

Property:

20/4,070th parts or shares of and in Kowloon Inland Lot No. 9401 (Flat 8 on 14/F. and Flat I on 18/F. of Star Mansion, 3 Minden Row, Kowloon, Hong Kong.)

Mortgagee:        ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Hong Kong Branch.  [Now known as The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V.]

In consideration of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. agreeing to grant general banking facilities to KGK Diamonds (HK) Ltd.


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.45.38

UK Pound

1

Rs.72.71

Euro

1

Rs.61.15

 

 

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 Business

 

--

 

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.