MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :           

02.11.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

TATT GIAP HARDWARE SDN. BHD.

 

 

Registered Office :

C/O Mushtari Management Services Sdn. Bhd., 45, Jalan Perak, Georgetown  Pulau Pinang , Zip/Postal Code 10150

 

 

Country :

Malaysia

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2010

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

11.05.1978

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

39286-X

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Company Limited By Shares

 

 

Line of Business :

Importers, wholesalers and retailer of stainless steel products

 

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 2,400,000

Status :

Satisfactory

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct

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 – September 30th, 2011

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

                   (30.06.2011)                  

Current Rating

(30.09.2011)

Malaysia

a2

a2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 


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Identification details  Bottom of Form

 

 

Verified Address

Subject name                :           TATT GIAP HARDWARE SDN. BHD.

Business address          :           No. 1617, Lorong Perusahaan Maju 6

Prai Industrial Estate IV

Town                             :           Prai

Province                        :           Pulau Pinang

Zip/postal code              :           13600

Country                         :           Malaysia

Tel                                :           +60 4 5021155

Fax                               :           +60 4 5070088

Email                            :           tattgiap@tattgiap.com.my 

Website                        :           www.tattgiap.com.my 

 

Registered address        :           C/o MUSHTARI MANAGEMENT SERVICES SDN. BHD.

45, Jalan Perak

Town                             :           Georgetown

Province                        :           Pulau Pinang

Zip/postal code              :           10150

Country                         :           Malaysia

Comments                    :           The provided address Plot 33, Jalan Perusahaan Bukit Minyak, Bukit Minyak

Industrial Park, 14000, Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia belongs to the Subject's associated company’s production facilities.

 

 

Summary details

 

Executive Summary

Date founded or registered          :   11/05/1978

Legal form                                 :   Private Company Limited By Shares

Chief executive                          :   Siah Lee Beng

Issued & paid up capital             :   MYR 20,000,000

Sales turnover                            :   MYR 79,794,857 (Non-consolidated 12 months, 31/12/2010)

Net income                                :   MYR 2,523,439 (Non-consolidated 12 months, 31/12/2010)

Total fixed assets                       :   MYR 95,521,327 (Non-consolidated 12 months, 31/12/2010)

Line of business             :   Importers, wholesalers and retailer of stainless steel products.

Staff employed                           :   50 (Subject); 400 (Group)

 


Credit risk opinion

 

Company Analysis

Country risk                               :   Country risk is minimal

Operation trend                          :   Operational trend is steady

Management experience :   Management is adequately experienced

Financial performance                :   Financial performance is good

Organization structure                :   Organizational structure is stable

Detrimental                    :   No detrimental records found

Payment history                                    :   No payment delays noted

Credit amount suggestion     :   USD 2,400,000

Credit amount asked                                      :   Not described.

 

 

Statutory details

 

Registry Data

 

Registration date            :   11/05/1978

Legal form                     :   Private Company Limited By Shares

Registration no              :  39286-X

Registered authority       :   Companies Commission of Malaysia

Registry status              :   Live/Active

Previous name               :   None reported.

Change of legal form       :   None reported.

 

 

Management / directors

 

Key Management

 

Name                :           Siah Kok Poay

Designation       :           President

 

Name                :           Siah Lee Beng

Designation    :                       Managing Director

 

 

 


Board of directors / other appointments

 

Appointments

 

Name                            :           Siah Kok Poay

Designation                   :           Director

Identification no              :           541010-07-5615

Appointment date           :           26/01/94

Address                        :           6 Lorong Tambun Indah 5

Taman Tambun Indah

14100 Simpang Ampat

Pulau Pinang

Malaysia

 

Biography                   :      Dato' Siah Kok Poay serves as Chairman of the Board and President of Tatt Giap Group Bhd. He was appointed to the Board on December 1, 2008. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science in 1976 and a diploma in Business Administration in 1977 from Nanyang University, Singapore. He co-founded Tatt Giap Hardware Sdn Bhd (TGH) in 1978. He is also active in various trade organizations, such as the Malaysian Hardware, Machinery and Building Materials Dealers Association, Penang Hardware and Machinery Merchants Association and the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce. He has served in Masinox Industry Sdn Bhd and Pin Wooi Hardware Sdn Bhd.

 

 

Name                            :           Tan Lu Eng

Designation                   :           Director

Identification no              :           641004-07-5764

Appointment date           :           01/04/96

Address                        :           22,Lorong Cengkeh 5

Taman Cengkeh

13400 Butterworth Pulau Pinang Malaysia

Biography                    :     Ms. Tan Lu Eng serves as Executive Director of Tatt Giap Group Bhd. She was appointed on December 1, 2008. She is also the Managing Director of Tatt Giap Steel Centre Sdn Bhd (TGSC). She started her career in 1987 as Accounts Assistant of Tatt Giap Hardware Sdn Bhd (TGH) after obtaining her Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia in 1984. She became a Director of TGH in 1996, responsible for the sales and marketing, human resources and administration activities. She has 20 years of experience in the steel and stainless steel business.

 

 


Name                            :           Siah Chin Joo

Designation                   :           Director

Identification no              :           760106-07-5521

Appointment date           :           14/05/10

Address                        :           30 Medan Pantai Jerjak

11900 Bayan Lepas Pulau Pinang Malaysia

 

Name                            :           Siah Chin Pin

Designation                   :           Director

Identification no              :           820121-07-5433

Appointment date           :           14/05/10

Address                        :           No. 6, Lorong Tambun Indah 5

Taman Tambun Indah

14100 Simpang Ampat

Pulau Pinang

Malaysia

 

Name                            :           Siah Lee Beng

Designation                   :           Director

Identification no              :           500102-08-5377

Appointment date           :           31/07/85

Address                        :           30, Medan Pantai Jerjak

Sungai Nibong

11900 Bayan Lepas Pulau Pinang Malaysia

Biography                   :      Mr. Siah Lee Beng serves as Executive Director of Tatt Giap Group Bhd. He was appointed on December 1, 2008. He is the co-founder and Managing Director of Tatt Giap Hardware Sdn Bhd (TGH). He started his career as Production Assistant at Tong Giap Foundry in 1968 after he completed his secondary education in 1967. He has 20 years of experience in metal casting industry and 20 years of experience in steel and stainless steel business. He is involved in various organizations, such as being the President of Lion Club of Tanjung, Penang and Director of the Jelutong Chinese Primary School. He is also the President of the Jelutong Chinese Primary School ex-pupil Association.

 

Name                            :           Kong Hwan Kwan @ Kong Fam Kwan

Designation                   :           Company Secretary

Identification no              :           530922-07-5577

Appointment date                    :                       01/12/86

Address                        :           C/o MUSHTARI MANAGEMENT SERVICES SDN. BHD.

45, Jalan Perak

Georgetown 10150

Pulau Pinang

Malaysia

 


Name                            :           Yeoh Wee Lee

Designation                   :           Company Secretary

Identification no              :           670805-07-5097

Appointment date           :           01/10/04

Address                        :           B2-16-7, Bayswater Condominium

Jalan Tengku Kudin 2

11700 Gelugor Pulau Pinang Malaysia

Staff employed               :           50 (Subject); 400 (Group)

 

Key Advisors

 

Auditors            :           KPMG

KPMG Tower, 8 First Avenue

Bandar Utama , 47800 Petaling Jaya

Selangor Darul Ehsan

Malaysia

 

 

Share capital

 

Composition

 

Authorized Capital                                 :   MYR 25,000,000

No of shares                                         :   25,000,000 Ordinary Shares

Share par value                                     :   MYR 1

Issued capital                                       :   MYR 20,000,000

Paid up capital                                      :   MYR 20,000,000

Changed in capital                                 :   The Subject increased its share capital from MYR 5,000,000 to MYR 25,000,000 on 01-11-1999.

 

 

ownership / shareholders

 

How listed         :   Full List

 

Composition

Shareholder name          :   TATT GIAP GROUP BERHAD

Address                        :   No. 1617, Lorong Perusahaan Maju 6

Prai Industrial Estate IV

13600 Prai, Penang

Malaysia

 

No. of shares                 :   20,000,000 Ordinary Shares

% of shares                            :   100%

 

 


Related companies & corporate Affiliations

 

Structure

 

Name                            :   TATT GIAP GROUP BERHAD

Affiliation type                :   Parent Company

Address                        :   No. 1617, Lorong Perusahaan Maju 6

Prai Industrial Estate IV

13600 Prai, Penang

Malaysia

 

Comments                                            :   TATT GIAP GROUP BERHAD started with the inception of Tatt Giap Hardware Sdn. Bhd. in 1978. In view of Malaysia’s increasing steel consumption, the group have gradually expanded, diversified and transformed from a trading company into a manufacturing group.

 

Tatt Giap Steel Centre Sdn. Bhd. was incorporated in 1994 as a steel processing centre to provide JIT services to customers. In 1997, TATT GIAP GROUP BERHAD achieved a major milestone by collaborating with Nippon Metal Industry

 

 

(NTK), a leading manufacturer of stainless steel coils in Japan, to form Nippon Metal Services (M) Sdn. Bhd. to undertake stainless steel surface polishing and treatment activities.

 

The Group’s activities were further enhanced by the incorporation of 2 more subsidiaries in 1997, namely Tatt Giap Perforated Metals Sdn. Bhd. and TGMI Industries Sdn. Bhd. undertaking the manufacturing and trading of stainless/steel perforated metals. On the back of its experience, resources and network built up in the steel industry, in 2005, the Group diversified downstream into the manufacturing of stainless steel tubes and pipes under the brand of Superinox with the set up of Superinox Pipe Industry Sdn. Bhd. Superinox Pipes has placed itself as one of the leading manufacturers of Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes in South East Asia.

 

In 2007, the Group constantly seek to strategically expand its value chain to offer broader range of product and services by acquiring a full set of manufacturing facilities for the manufacturing of carbon and stainless steel bars through TG Oriental Steel Sdn. Bhd.

 

In 2007, TATT GIAP GROUP BERHAD has marked its largest milestone since its inception with the investment of about RM100 million through the incorporation of E-Galv Steel Industry Sdn. Bhd. E-Galv Steel Industry Sdn. Bhd. has completed the setting up of its Electro Galvanizing Line (EGL) and has commenced its commercial production of EG steel coils on 2nd February 2009.

 

Upon establishing a joint venture partnership with Nippon Steel Corporation and Hanwa Company Limited in Feb 2010, it is now rename to Nippon EGalv Steel Sdn. Bhd.

 

TATT GIAP GROUP’s range of products are supplied to various industrial and building sectors in Malaysia and have expanded its market to overseas by exporting to ASEAN countries, India, Australia, United States and Middle East and the Group are now looking into the opportunities to explore into South Africa and South America markets. TATT GIAP GROUP BERHAD currently operates from seven facilities in Penang, Selangor and Johor.

 

The most recent expansion undertaken by TATT GIAP GROUP BERHAD is in the investment of RM25 million into a new Welded Stainless Steel Pipe Line under Superinox. The new pipe line will be able to produce pipes of larger diameters of

10” to 16” and is the group’s strategic step towards expanding its pipes product range. The production of new pipe line should be commence in April 2010. With this additional investment the total investment in its Superinox pipe lines will reach about RM50 million and Superinox will ultimately be the largest pipe producer in Malaysia in terms of sizes.

 

Name                            TATT GIAP STEEL CENTRE SDN. BHD.

Affiliation type                Wholly-owned Subsidiary

Address                        Plot 33, Jalan Perusahaan Bukit Minyak

Bukit Minyak Industrial Park

14000, Bukit Mertajam

Penang

Malaysia

 

Comments                              :   Manufacturing and trading of stainless steel tubes and pipes and other ferrous and non ferrous metal products.

 

Name                            SUPERINOX PIPE INDUSTRY SDN. BHD.

Affiliation type                Wholly-owned Subsidiary

Address                        No. 1617, Lorong Perusahaan Maju 6

Prai Industrial Estate IV

13600 Prai Penang Malaysia

Comments                    Manufacturing and distribution of Superinox stainless steel tubes and pipes.


           

Name                :   TG ORIENTAL STEEL SDN. BHD

Affiliation type    :   Sister Company

Address            :   No. 1617, Lorong Perusahaan Maju 6

Prai Industrial Estate IV

13600 Prai, Penang

Malaysia

 

Comments        Manufacturer of cold finished & polished stainless / steel bars.

 

Name                TATT GIAP PERFORATED METALS SDN. BHD.

Affiliation type    Wholly-owned Subsidiary

Address            No. 1617, Lorong Perusahaan Maju 6

Prai Industrial Estate IV

13600 Prai, Penang

Malaysia

 

Comments        Trading of metal products.

 

Name                TGMI INDUSTRIES SDN. BHD.

Affiliation type    Wholly-owned Subsidiary

Address            No. 6, Jalan Perusahaan 5

Beranang Industrial Park

43700 Beranang Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia

Comments        Manufacture of perforated metals in all steels, aluminium coil and sheet.

 

Name                FORMOSA INDUSTRIES SDN. BHD.

Affiliation type    Wholly-owned Subsidiary

Address            No. 1617, Lorong Perusahaan Maju 6

Prai Industrial Estate IV

13600 Prai, Penang

Malaysia

 

Comments        Investment in properties.

 

Name                SUPERINOX INTERNATIONAL SDN. BHD.

Affiliation type    Wholly-owned Subsidiary

Address            Plot 33 Jalan Perusahaan Bukit Minyak

Bukit Minyak Industrial Park

14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang

Malaysia

 

Comments        Exporter of Superinox stainless steel tubes and pipes.

 

Name                NIPPON E-GALV STEEL SDN. BHD.

Affiliation type    Subsidiary

Address            No. 1617, Lorong Perusahaan Maju 6

Prai Industrial Estate IV

13600 Prai, Penang

Malaysia

 

Comments        Manufacturing of electro-galvanised steel.

 


Related companies and corporate affiliations comments

Other companies of the Tat Giap Group should be considered affiliates of the Subject.

 

 

Bank & mortgages

 

Bank Details

 

Name of bank    :   Malayan Banking Bhd

Address            :   Malaysia

Account details  :   Currrent Account

 

Comments                                            It is generally not the policy of local banks to provide credit status information to non related parties, however interested parties would be advised to consult first with the Subject if banker's references are required.

 

 

Mortgages         

Total of Charge: 150,000.00

Date of Creation: 07-02-1992

Name of Chargee: MALAYAN BANKING BHD

Charge Status: FULLY SATISFIED

 

Total of Charge: 1,000,000.00

Date of Creation: 07-02-1992

Name of Chargee: MALAYAN BANKING BHD

Charge Status: FULLY SATISFIED

 

Total of Charge: 150,000.00

Date of Creation: 17-03-1992

Name of Chargee: MALAYAN BANKING BHD

Charge Status: UNSATISFIED

 

Total of Charge: 1,000,000.00

Date of Creation: 17-03-1992

Name of Chargee: MALAYAN BANKING BHD

Charge Status: PARTLY RELEASED

 

Total of Charge: OPEN CHARGE

Date of Creation: 02-08-1996

Name of Chargee: UNITED OVERSEAS BANK MALAYSIA BHD

Charge Status: FULLY SATISFIED

 

Total of Charge: 2,400,000.00

Date of Creation: 24-06-1997

Name of Chargee: UNITED OVERSEAS BANK MALAYSIA BHD

Charge Status: FULLY SATISFIED

 

Total of Charge: 2,220,000.00

Date of Creation: 24-06-1997

Name of Chargee: UNITED OVERSEAS BANK MALAYSIA BHD

Charge Status: FULLY SATISFIED

 

Total of Charge: 7,000,000.00

Date of Creation: 04-03-1998

Name of Chargee: MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD

Charge Status: FULLY SATISFIED

 

Total of Charge: 8,500,000.00

Date of Creation: 04-03-1998

Name of Chargee: MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD

Charge Status: FULLY SATISFIED

 

Total of Charge: 11,000,000.00

Date of Creation: 19-06-2000

Name of Chargee: MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD

Charge Status: FULLY SATISFIED

 

Total of Charge: 1,000,000.00

Date of Creation: 19-06-2000

Name of Chargee: MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD

Charge Status: PARTLY RELEASED

 

Total of Charge: OPEN CHARGE

Date of Creation: 15-07-2000

Name of Chargee: MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD

Charge Status: UNSATISFIED

 

Total of Charge: OPEN CHARGE Date of Creation: 02-01-2001

Name of Chargee: MULTIPURPOSE BANK BERHAD Charge Status: FULLY SATISFIED

 

Total of Charge: OPEN CHARGE

Date of Creation: 10-07-2007

Name of Chargee: MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD

Charge Status: UNSATISFIED

 

Legal Fillings

Bankruptcy fillings          :   None reported.

Court judgements           :   None reported.

Tax liens                       :   None reported.

Others                          :   None reported.

 


financial data

 

Description

Source of financial statement                 :   Commercial Registry Filings

Financial statement date                       :   31/12/10

Type of accounts                                  :   Full audited

Currency                                              :   Malaysia, Ringgit (MYR)

Exchange rate                                      :   1 USD = MYR 3.14 as of 24-10-2011

 

Summarized Financial Information

 

Consolidation type                               Non Consolidated        Non Consolidated        Group Consolidated

Currency                                                   :

Malaysia, Ringgit (MYR)

Malaysia, Ringgit (MYR)

Malaysia, Ringgit (MYR)

Denomination                                                   :

(x1) One

(x1) One

(x1) One

Date of financial year end                                                   :

31/12/10

31/12/09

31/12/10

Length of accounts                                                   :

12 months

12 months

12 months

Sale turnover / Income                                                   :

79,794,857

71,334,048

315,058,958

Gross profit                                                   :

 

 

22,311,467

Operating profit                                                   :

 

 

-4,688,717

Profit before tax                                                   :

3,066,531

4,216,910

-4,362,585

Net income                                                   :

2,523,439

2,704,846

-4,632,081

Non current assets                                                   :

29,304,812

31,931,745

214,511,813

Current assets                                                   :

66,216,515

64,221,562

193,927,314

Inventories                                                   :

 

 

107,128,681

Total assets                                                   :

95,521,327

96,153,307

408,439,127

Current liabilities                                                   :

59,259,176

61,911,413

224,977,474

Non current liabilities                                                   :

1,961,861

2,467,503

47,084,442

Total liabilities                                                   :

61,221,037

64,378,916

272,061,916

Share equity                                                   :

34,300,290

31,774,391

136,377,211

Reserve                                                   :

14,300,290

11,774,391

71,423,613

 

Comments                                :   The non-consolidated financial information above relates to the Subject only.

 

The group’s consolidated financial information above relates to the Subject’s Parent Company Tatt Giap Group Berhad and all its subsidiaries which include the Subject.


Operation details

 

Main activities    :   The Subject is engaged as importers, wholesalers and retailer of stainless steel products.

 

The Subject is part of Tatt Giap Group Berhad (TGG), which is a Malaysia based investment holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in manufacturing of stainless steel pipes and tubes, manufacturing of cold drawn and polished carbon steel/stainless steel bars, manufacturing of electro galvanized steel coils and steel distribution. Its products have downstream applications in the industries, such as automotive, metal stamping and fabrication, oil and gas, and building, construction and infrastructure. The Company’s direct subsidiaries are Tatt Giap Hardware Sdn Bhd, which is an importer, wholesaler and retailer of stainless steel and steel products, and TG Oriental Steel Sdn Bhd, which is engaged in manufacturing of cold drawn and polished carbon steel/stainless steel bars. In addition, the Company also has indirect subsidiaries, including Formosa Industries Sdn Bhd, Nippon EGalv Steel Sdn Bhd, Superinox Pipe Industry Sdn Bhd and Superinox International Sdn Bhd, among others

 

 

Purchases

International                                          :   Worldwide

 

Sales

Local                                                    :   Yes

International                                           :   Southeast Asia, India, Australia, United States and Middle East

 

Key events                                         :   Tatt Giap buys land for RM18.8m

September 9, 2011

Tatt Giap Group Bhd, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Superinox Pipe Industry Sdn Bhd, has entered into a sale and purchase agreement for two pieces of land from GUH Electrical Appliances Sdn Bhd for a cash consideration of RM18.8 million.

 

In a filing to Bursa Malaysia today, Tatt Giap said the agreement is to purchase the land measuring 2.017 hectares and 3.092 hectares respectively, together with buildings erected there on.

 

"The proposed acquisition is to cater for future expansion of the stainless steel industrial pipes business and venture into new activity, namely, the manufacture of stainless steel fittings

 

"The proposed acquisition is not expected to have a significant effect on the group's earnings for the financial year ending December 31, 2011, other than the interest to be charged on the bank borrowing of approximately RM108,000," the company said.

 

TATT GIAP GROUP SIGNS UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT Penang, 13 May 2010 - Marking a milestone towards its listing on the Main

Market of Bursa Malaysia, Tatt Giap Group Berhad ("Tatt Giap" or "the

Group") and its major shareholders, namely Giapxin Sdn Bhd ("GSB"), Perbadanan Nasional Berhad ("PNS"), today signed an underwriting agreement with Alliance Investment Bank Berhad ("Alliance").

 

Dato' Steven Siah Kok Poay, Chairman and President of Tatt Giap said, "The listing of Tatt Giap is the way to go for the expansion of the Group. With our established track record, growing geographical presence and continued product and service enhancements, the listing should provide us with the necessary resources to strengthen our position in the growing steel processing industry."

 

According to a market research report by Frost & Sullivan, the Malaysian steel processing industry is expected to grow from RM3.1 billion in 2010 to RM4.1 billion in 2014, representing a compounded annual growth rate of 7.3%.

 

The Group aims to raise RM8.45 million through the public issue of 14.56 million new ordinary shares comprising 6,000,000 new shares to the Malaysia public, 2,000,000 new shares to eligible directors, employees and individuals who have contributed to the success of the Group, and 6,560,000 shares to identified investors. In addition, 14,200,000 vendor shares will be offered collectively by GSB and PNS to bumiputra and identified investors. The shares will be priced at RM0.58 each.

 

Tatt Giap's listing will be managed by Alliance as the adviser, sole underwriter and placement agent. Net proceeds from the public issue amounting to RM8.45 million will be used to repay bank borrowings and defray listing expenses.

 

With some 20 years of track record for consistently delivering high-quality products and services, Tatt Giap Group is today, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of stainless and steel related products. In addition to its steel processing activities, the Group distributes steel and provides comprehensive value-added, customised solutions for its customers.Tatt Giap's base of customers spans the automotive, construction, electrical & electronics, manufacturing and retail industries.

 

Commenting on the Company's prospects, Dato' Steven Siah said, "Over the years, we have demonstrated considerable success in transforming and expanding our business activities and presence. Going forward, we seek to further expand our market share both locally and globally, by

enhancing and expanding our products and service offerings, particularly in the downstream steel product area."

 

For the financial year ended 31 December 2009, Tatt Giap achieved profit after tax of RM6.9 million on revenue of RM225.4 million.

 

The listing of Tatt Giap shares is expected to take place at the beginning of July 2010.

 

 

PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF SHARES IN NIPPON EGALV STEEL SDN BHD (“NIPPON EGALV”)

7 April 2011

Tatt Giap Group Berhad (“TGG” or “Company”)

 

The Board of Directors of TGG is pleased to announce that the Company has on 7 April 2011 executed a Letter of Intent (“Letter”) with Nippon Steel Corporation (“NSC”) to confirm the potential sale by its wholly-owned sub-subsidiary, Tatt Giap Steel Centre Sdn Bhd (“TGSC”) and acquisition by NSC of 9,022,500 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each representing 40.1% of the entire issued share capital of Nippon EGalv (“Sale Shares”) for an aggregate purchase price of RM19,172,812.50 (“the Proposed Disposal”)

 

9 December 2009

JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT BETWEEN NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION, HANWA CO.LTD AND NIPPON EGALV STEEL SDN. BHD.

 

NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION, Japan's largest and the world's

second-largest steel maker, HANWA CO., LTD., one of the biggest trading company in Japan and Nippon EGalv Steel Sdn. Bhd. (Formerly known as E-Galv Steel Industry Sdn. Bhd.), a member of TATT GIAP Group as one of the pioneer manufacturer to produce Electro Galvanized Steel Coils in Malaysia, signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) on 9th December 2009 in Tokyo, Japan.

 

With the signing of the Join Venture Agreement, NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION will have a stake of 10% and HANWA CO., LTD. will have a stake of 15% in Nippon EGalv Steel Sdn. Bhd.

 

The JV will enable Nippon EGalv Steel to expand and create a substantial knowledge and technical base, while maintaining the long term relationship between TATT GIAP Group, Nippon Steel Corporation and Hanwa Co. Ltd. which has been enduring for more than 15 years.

 

Malaysia is one of the biggest areas in great demand for Electro-Galvanized steel where a number of Japanese consumer-electronics manufacturers are moving in and expanding their production. By investing in Nippon EGalv Steel, Nippon Steel and HANWA foresee that they will be able to participate with Nippon EGalv Steel in constructing an Electro-Galvanized steel sheet supply system in order to meet the demand from Local and Japanese consumer-electronics manufacturers through provision of technical assistance and stable supply of raw material to Nippon EGalv Steel. On the other hand, the joint venture will also support Nippon Steel Corporation in maintaining its market shares in Malaysia.

 

We believe that this strong partnership will generate a milestone for Tatt Giap Group and well placed to make the most of the tremendous growth potential and will add momentum to seeing this company grow and prosper. Nevertheless, it will also enhance Malaysia's status in the steel industry while strengthening our national economy. Nippon EGalv Steel in our part, we remain committed to bring high standards of corporate governance, environment protection, and a strong culture of striving for excellence.

 

"This joint venture will be a strong platform to pursue growth opportunities and we look forward to the future success of this partnership".

 

Property & Assets

 

Premises                                              The Subject operates from group headquarters located at the verified heading address consisting of production facilities, administrative office and warehouse.

 

Branches                                              In addition, the Subject operates from branches consisting of warehouse and sales offices located at:

 

Warehouse & sales office

1068, Jalan Bagan Lalang

13400 Butterworth, Penang

Malaysia

Tel: +60 4 3310066

 

Sales office

NO.8-3, Jalan USJ Sentral 3

USJ Sentral, Persiaran Subang 1

47600 Subang Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia

Tel: +60 3 80251566

 

Warehouse

No. 6, Jalan Perusahaan 5

Beranang Industrial Park, 43700 Semenyih

Selangor Darul Ehsan

Malaysia

Tel: +60 3 87668616

 

Sales office

No. 3A-01,Jalan Sasa 4,Taman Gaya

81800, Ulu Tiram, Johor

Malaysia

Tel: +60 7 8611463

 

 

Summarized country risk

 

Gross Domestic Products (GDP) & Economic Overview

 

Central bank                                         :   Central Bank of Malaysia

 

Reserve of foreign exchange & gold         :   US$131 billion as of 30 September 2011

 

Gross domestic product - GDP               :   US$ 247.781 billion

 

GPP (Purchasing power parity)               :   442.01 billion of International dollars

 

GDP per capita - current prices              :   US$ 8,624

 

GDP - composition by sector                  :   agriculture: 9.4% industry: 40.9% services: 49.7%

 

Inflation                                                 2008: 5.4%

2009: 0.6%

2010: 1.7%

 

Unemployment rate                                2008 3.3%

2009 3.6%

2010 3.3%

 

Public debt

(General Government gross

debt as a % GDP)                                  2008:  42.8 %

2009:   55.4%

2010:    55.2%

 

Government bond ratings                        Standard & Poor's: A-/Stable/A-2

Moody's rating: A3

Moody's outlook: STA

 

Market value of publicly traded shares      US$ 420Billion

 

Largest companies in the country           :   CIMB Group Holdings (Banking), Sime Darby (Conglomerates),

Public Bank (Banking), Maybank (Banking), Tenaga Nasional(Utilities), Petronas Chemicals, Maxis Berhad

 


Trade & Competitiveness Overview

Total exports                 US$210.3 billion

 

Exports commodities     electronic equipment, petroleum and liquefied natural gas, wood and wood products, palm oil, rubber, textiles, chemicals

 

Total imports                 US$156.2 billion

 

Imports commodities      electronics, machinery, petroleum products, plastics, vehicles, iron and steel products,

chemicals

 

Export - major partners   US 15.6%, Singapore 14.6%, Japan 9.1%, China 8.8%, Thailand 5%, Hong

Kong 4.6%

 

 

Import - major partners   Japan 13%, China 12.9%, Singapore 11.5%, US 10.8%, Taiwan 5.7%, Thailand 5.3%, South Korea 4.9%, Germany 4.6%, Indonesia 4.2%

 

FDI Inflows                    2007: US$8,538 million

2008: US$7,318 million

2009: US$1,381 million

 

FDI Outflows                  2007: US$11,280 million

2008: US$14,988 million

2009: US$8,038 million

 

Best countries for doing business            :   21 out of 183 countries

 

Global competitiveness ranking               :   26 (ranking by country on a basis of 133, the first is the best)

 

Country and Population Overview

Total population                                    : 28.23 million

Total area                                             : 329,847 km2

Capital                                                 :   Kuala Lumpur

Currency                                                                                                      :   Malaysia ringgits (MYR)

Internet users as % of total population     : 57.61%

 

 

Payment history

 

Purchase Term

 

Local                                                    :   Cash against document, Credit 30-60 days

International                                          :   L/C, Credit 30-60 days

 

Sales Term

Local                                                    :   Cash against document, Credit 30-60 days

International                                          :   L/C, Credit 30-60 days

 


Trade Reference/ Payment Behaviour

Comments                                            As local and international trade references were not supplied, the Subject's payment track record history cannot be appropriately determined but based on our research, payments are believed to be met without delay.

 

 

Investigation Note

Sources                                               :   Interviews and material provided by the Subject

:   Other official and local business sources

 

 


FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.49.08

UK Pound

1

Rs.78.78

Euro

1

Rs.67.76

 

 

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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