MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :           

20.07.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SMV TOOLS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

103, Docemo Street, Idumota, Lagos State

 

 

Country :

Nigeria

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

31.07.2004                   

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

RC: 603233

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, Sales and Distribution of  Engineering and Hand tools

 

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 :

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 – March 31st, 2011

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

                   (31.12.2010)                  

Current Rating

(31.03.2011)

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

 

SMV TOOLS LIMITED

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

The company engages in Importation, Sales and Distribution of  Handtools and Engineering Tools such as Motorcycle Parts & Accessories, Auto Repair Tools, Roadway Safety Locks for Furniture etc.

 

 

COMPANY LOCATION

 

The company is located at 12, Pelewura Way, off Randle Road, near Nigeria Airways, Apapa, Lagos State, Nigeria.

 

 

RISK FACTORS

 

Credit Risk

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

 

 

IDENTIFICATION

 

COMPANY NAME:                                 SMV TOOLS LIMITED

REGISTERED NAME:                            SMV TOOLS LIMITED

SECTOR:                                              HAND AND ENGINEERING TOOL

REGISTERED ADDRESS:                      103, Docemo Street, Idumota, Lagos State, Nigeria.

HEAD OFFICE ADDRESS:                     12, Pelewura Way, off Randle Road, Lagos State, Nigeria.

OPERATIONAL ADDRESS:                   103, Docemo Street, Idumota, Lagos State, Nigeria.

MOBILE:                                               234-702-770-5493, 805-729-2803, 8034357777

EMAIL:                                                 smvtools@gmail./com , somatabrand@gmail.com

PRIMARY CONTACT:                            Ashish Rathi (Operation Manager)

 

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 400 square metres.

DATE INCORPORATED:            31st July, 2004

YEAR BEGAN OPERATION:      2004

LEGAL FORM:                          Private Limited Company

REGISTRATION NO:                 RC: 603233

SHARE CAPITAL:                     N25,000,000.00

ALLOTTED SHARE CAPITAL:   N15,000,000.00

PAID-UP CAPITAL:                   N15,000,000.00

 

COMPANY SECRETARY:                       AF NOMINEES LTD

                                                            7, Sule Abore Street, Ojodu, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria

 

AUDITORS:                                          ADEDOLAPO FAYOMI & CO.

                                                            7, Sule Abore Street, Ojodu, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria

                                                            Tel: 234-708-856-5020

FINANCIAL YEAR END:             31st, March

FORECAST FOR 2010

  - TURNOVER:                                     N500 – 600,000,000.o0

PROFIT BEFORE TAX:                          N10– 12,000,000.00

NETWORTH:                                         N28,000,000.00

 

STAFF STRENGHT:                              Ten (10)

 

 

OWNERSHIP/SHAREHOLDING STRUCTURE

 

Names                                                                                                             %Held

 

1.       Mundhra Chandra Kant                                                                       50%                 

103, Docemo Street, Idumota, Lagos State, Nigeria.

 

2.       Munhdra Rita                                                                                       50%                 

103, Docemo Street, Idumota, Lagos State, Nigeria.

 


DIRECTORS

 

1.       Mundhra Chandra Kant

2.       Mundhra Rita

 

 

MANAGEMENT PROFILE

 

S/NO

NAMES

POSITION

Qualification

Years of Experience

1.

Mundhra Chandra Kant

Managing Director

Graduate

20 years

2.

Rita Mundhra

Executive Director

Graduate

15 years

3.

Ashish Rathi

Operation Manager

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4.

Bimai Kr. Agarwal

Senior Staff

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5.

Ms. Tina

Receptionist

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BACKGROUND

 

SMV Tools Limited was incorporated on 31st July, 2004 with registration number RC: 603233. The corporate head office is located at 12, Pelewura Way, off Randle Road, near Nigeria Airways, Apapa, Lagos State, Nigeria.  It is a duplex fenced and painted white.

 

The company is engages in Import, Sales and Distribution of  Engineering and Hand tools such as Motorcycle Parts & Accessories, Auto Repair Tools, Roadway Safety Locks for Furniture etc. The company has dealer network all over Nigeria and deals in all kinds of hand tools and industrial tools imported in large quantity from India and China.

 

During our visit to the contact address supplied on the enquiry, 103, Docemo Street, 2nd floor, Idumota, Lagos, it was discovered that it is now being used as the company’s warehouse as the placed was under lock and key, some other occupants informed us that the company’s goods are being kept there.   According to them, the goods are mostly tools.

 

However, during our visit to 12, Pelewura Way, off Randle Road, near Nigeria Airways, Apapa, Lagos State, Nigeria, we were informed by the front desk officer that she could not disclose any information and that the senior staff of the company, Mr. Bimai Kr. Agarwal F.C.A (E-mail: bimaldurg@yahoo.com, 234-702-770-5493) who is in best position to supply any information was not available and all efforts to reach him on phone proved abortive as the line (234-805-7292803) did not go through. She however received our documents and promised to submit it to the appropriate authority. Some of the company’s products were sighted on display during our visit to the company at Apapa.

 

Note: The Company increased its share capital from 12,000,000 to 25,000,000 on 17th August, 2005.

 

Conclusion:  Based on available information, our visit to the company’s two addresses, and business activities sighted, we are of the opinion that the company is engaged in legitimate business. As such, any business relationship with the company should be mutually beneficial.

 

 

BANKER

The Company operates current accounts with the under listed bank.

Bank Name

Address/ Tel

Type of Account

Account Name/ Number

Account Officer’s Remarks

Fidelity Bank Plc.

39, Warehouse Road, Apapa, Lagos Branch

Current  Account

2005

SMV Tools Limited

 

031508010000091

Bank officials confirmed that the company’s account exists and active.

 

 

PRODUCT DESCIPTION

 

·         Pilers

·         Pincers

·         Wrenches

·         Spanners

·         Chisel

·         Handsaw

·         Locks for Furniture

·         Sewing Machines Spares

·         Hammers

·         Measuring Tapes

·         Sockets

·         Scissors etc.

 


 

INSURANCE COVER

 

Prestige Insurance Plc.

19, Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria

Tel: 234-1-27137113

 

 

COUNTRY OF IMPORT AND EXPORT

 

India and China

 

 

TYPES OF CUSTOMERS

 

·         General Public

·         Construction Companies

·         Oil & Gas Companies

·         Individuals among others

 

 

PAYMENT REFERENCE

 

Company’s Name:       Tony Chegwe & Co. (Estate Surveyors/Valuers)

Address:                       16/17, Ado Avenue, off Commercial Road, Apapa, Lagos State, Nigeria

Telephone:                  234-1-7928140

Mobile:                                    234-802-311-4693, 702-840-8421

Email:                          info@tonychegwe.com

Website:                      www.tonychegwe.com

 

 

EXPANSION PLAN

 

·         To extend trading activities in nearby states of Lagos State.

·         Exploration of new markets for different products.

·         Planning to span branches outside Lagos State as well


 

PERFORMANCE RANKING

 

* Quality of Management:          GOOD

* Ethics & Integrity:                     GOOD

* Ownership Structure:               GOOD

 

 

FINANCES

 

The company’s Audited Account was not presented during our visit. However, the Company’s estimated turnover could be put at $10 Million (Ten Million Dollars).

 

 

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 SMV Tools Limited is duly registered in Nigeria with a registered address at 103, Docemo Street, Idumota, Lagos State, Nigeria, while its head office address is at 12, Pelewura Way, off Randle Road, near Nigerians Airways, Apapa, Lagos State, 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.44.59

UK Pound

1

Rs.71.62

Euro

1

Rs.62.78

 

 

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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