MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

21.10.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

BARRY CALLEBAUT MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.

 

 

Registered Office :

Lot 2, Lebuh Sultan Mohamed 1 Bandar Sultan Suleiman Port Klang Selangor Darul Ehsan 42000

 

 

Country :

Malaysia

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.08.2010

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

27.06.1990

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

200081-D

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Company Limited By Shares

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate 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 8,500,000

Status :

Good

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 – September 30, 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

 


IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

 

Verified Address

 

Subject name                :           BARRY CALLEBAUT MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.

 

 

Business address          :           Lot 2, Lebuh Sultan Mohamed 1

Bandar Sultan Suleiman

 

Town                             :           Port Klang

 

Province                        :           Selangor Darul Ehsan

           

Zip/postal code              :           42000

 

Country                         :           Malaysia

 

Tel                                :           +60 3 31693333

 

Fax                               :           +60 3 31762948

 

Website                        :           www.barry-callebaut.com

 

 

Registered address        :           C/o BOARDROOM CORPORATE SERVICES (KL) SDN BHD Lot 6.05, Level 6, KPMG Tower 8

First Avenue, Bandar Utama

 

Town                             :           Petaling Jaya

 

Province                        :           Selangor Darul Ehsan

 

Zip/postal code              :           47800

 

Country                                                           :                       Malaysia

 

 

SUMMARY DETAILS

 

 

Executive Summary

 

Date founded or registered          :   27/06/1990

 

Legal form                                 :   Private Company Limited By Shares

 

Chief executive                          :   Ng Yin Ping

 

Issued & paid up capital             :   MYR 35,000,000

 

Sales turnover                            :   MYR 762,293,000 (Non-consolidated 12 months, 31/08/2010)

Net income                                :   MYR 15,460,000 (Non-consolidated 12 months, 31/08/2010)

Total fixed assets                       :   MYR 346,039,000 (Non-consolidated 12 months, 31/08/2010)

Line of business             :   Manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products.

Staff employed                                                                        :   290 (Subject); 7,550 (Group)

 

 

CREDIT RISK OPINION

 

Company Analysis

 

Country risk                               :   Country risk is minimal

Operation trend                          :   Operational trend is progressing

Management experience :   Management is adequately experienced

Financial performance                :   Financial performance is very good

Organization structure                :   Organizational structure is consistent

Detrimental                    :   No detrimental records found

Payment history                                    :   No payment delays noted

 

Credit amount suggestion     :   USD 8,500,000

 

 

Credit amount asked                  :   Not described.

 

Comments                                :   Larger credit can still be considered. The Subject is well positioned in the market and the financial stability of the group is positive.

 

 

STATUTORY DETAILS

 

 

Registry Data

 

Registration date            :   27/06/1990

 

Legal form                     :   Private Company Limited By Shares

 

Registration                   :  no      200081-D

 

Registered authority       :   Companies Commission of Malaysia

 

Registry status              :   Live/Active

 

Previous name               :   The Subject was established on 27-06-1990 under the name KL-KEPONG COCOA PRODUCTS SDN. BHD. and changed to current style on 11-07-2008.

Change of legal form             :   None reported.

 

 

MANAGEMENT / DIRECTORS

 

Key Management

 

Name                         :     Ng Yin Ping Designation                                 :     Chief Financial Officer Name                                 :     Yaccob Khan Designation                                 :     Operation Manager Name                                 :     Andy Lee

Designation                                              :            Factory Controller

 

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS/ OTHER APPOINTMENTS

 

Appointments

 

Name                            :           Ng Yin Ping

 

Designation                   :           Director and Company Secretary

 

Identification no              :           551111-10-5480

 

Appointment date           :           25/10/10

 

Address                        :           A7-3, Flora Green Condominium

Jalan Sungai Long

Bandar Sungai Long

43000 Kajang Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia

 

Name                            :           Maurizio Decio

 Designation                  :           Director

Identification no              :           AA3681177

Appointment date           :           10/12/09

 

Address                        :           27C, Block 6, Lane 118

Ziyun Road

Changning District, Shanghai 200051

China

 

Name                            :           Viktor Waldemar Balli

 

Designation                   :           Director

 

Identification no              :           F0272710

 

Appointment date           :           30/05/11

 

Address                        :           Nidelbadstrasse 96

8803 Rusohlikon

Switzerland

 

Biography                      :           Mr. Victor Balli has been Member of the Senior Management Team (renamed to Executive Committee in November 2009) and Chief Financial Officer of Barry Callebaut AG since February 2007. Before the Company, he had been working for Minibar since 1996. He began his career at Minibar as Chief Financial Officer and additionally held the position of Chief Executive Officer EMEA as of 2005. During this time, he also served as Chief Financial Officer and Board Member of several Niantic group companies. From 1991 to 1995, he has worked as Principal with Adinvest AG. From 1989 to 1991, Mr. Balli has served as Director of Corporate Finance with Marc Rich & Co.

Holding in Zug, Switzerland. He started his professional career in 1985, working as Financial Analyst and Business Development Manager at EniChem International SA in Zuerich, Switzerland. Mr. Balli holds a Masters degree in Economics from University of St. Gallen and a Masters degree as Chemical Engineer from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (Eidgenoessische Technische Hochschule Zuerich).

 

 

Name                            :           Tan Ai Ning

Designation                   :           Company Secretary

Identification no              :           710325-10-5406

Appointment date           :           31/12/10

 

Address                        :           7-6-3 Menara Hartamas

Jalan Sri Hartamas 3

50480 Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan Malaysia

Staff employed               :           290 (Subject); 7,550 (Group)

 

 

 

Key Advisors

 

 

Auditors                        :           KPMG

Level 10, KPMG Tower, 8, First Avenue Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan

Malaysia

 

 

 

SHARE CAPITAL

 

Composition

 

Authorized Capital          :   MYR 40,000,000

 

No of shares                  :   35,000,000 Ordinary Shares / 5,000,000 Preference Shares

 

Share par value              :   MYR 1

 

Issued capital                :   MYR 35,000,000

 

Paid up capital               :   MYR 35,000,000

 

Changed in capital         :   The Subject increased its share capital from MYR 25,000,000 to MYR 40,000,000 on 30-09-2005.

 

 

OWNERSHIP / SHAREHOLDERS

 

 

How listed                     :   Full List

 

Composition

Shareholder name          :   LUIJCKX B.V.

Address                        :   De Ambachten 4

4880 AC Zundert

The Netherlands

 

No. of shares                 :   21,000,000 Ordinary Shares

Shareholder name          :   KL-KEPONG INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS SDN. BHD.

Address                        :   Wisma Taiko, 1, Jalan S.P.Seenivasagam

30000 Ipoh

Perak Darul Ridzuan

Malaysia

 

No. of shares                          :   14,000,000 Ordinary Shares

 

 

RELATED COMPANIES & CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS

 

Structure

Name                            :   BARRY CALLEBAUT AG

Affiliation type                :   Ultimate Holding Company

Address                        :   West-Park

Pfingstweidstrasse 60

8005 Zurich

Switzerland

 

 

Comments                    :   Barry Callebaut AG, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells cocoa and chocolate products to food manufacturers, professional users, and retailers. The company operates in two segments, Industrial Business and Food Service/Retail

 

Business. The Industrial Business segment processes cocoa into semi-finished goods that are partly sold to industrial customers and partly used for in-house needs. This segment also provides chocolate to consumer goods manufacturers who incorporate the ingredients in their consumer products. The Food Service/Retail Business segment offers chocolate products that are specifically designed for artisanal and professional users, such as chocolatiers, bakers, and pastry chefs, as well as for the food services industry, which includes restaurants, in-store bakeries, caterers, hotels, and caterers. This segment also supplies private label and branded products to retailers. The company also offers a range of services in the fields of product development, processing, training, and marketing. Its principal brands include Barry Callebaut, Callebaut, Cacao Barry, Carma, Luijckx, Van Leer, and VanHouten for chocolate products; Barry Callebaut, Bensdorp,Van Houten, and Chadler for cocoa powder; Bensdorp, Van Houten, Caprimo, and Ogonblink for vending mixes; Sarotti, Alpia, Jacques, and Alprose for consumer products. The company primarily operates in Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, China, Cote d’Ivoire, France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Barry

Callebaut AG was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

 

 

Name                :   LUIJCKX BV

Affiliation type    :   Parent Company

Address            :   De Ambachten 4

4880 AC

Zundert

The Netherlands

 

Comments        :   Luijckx B.V. Chocolade engages in the production and sale of semi-manufactured chocolate articles. Its products consist open and closed decorations, cups, shavings, blossoms, curls, and drops. The company provides sugar work and marzipan products. It offers its products through distributors to wholesalers, bakeries, catering companies, institutions, ice industries, airlines, supermarkets, delicatessen and duty-free shops, and gift suppliers, as well as to the hamper trade. The company was founded in 1965 and is based in Zundert, the Netherlands. It has production plants in Zundert and Nuth, the Netherlands; and Thimister, Belgium. The company has sales offices are in Zundert, the Netherlands; Toronto, Canada; and Düsseldorf, Germany. As of 2/17/2003, Luijckx B.V. Chocolade is a subsidiary of Barry Callebaut AG.

 

 

Name                :   KL-KEPONG INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS SDN. BHD.

Affiliation type    :   Minority Shareholder

Address            :   Wisma Taiko

1, Jalan S.P.Seenivasagam

30000 Ipoh

Perak Darul Ridzuan

Malaysia

 

Comments        :   Holding company for the Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad Group.

 

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad is a Malaysian multinational corporation which is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad and has a market capitalisation of approximately RM18.1 billion as at 30 September 2010. KLK Group is involved in plantations, oleochemicals, property development and retailing, and employs more than 39,000 employees worldwide.

 

 

Name                :   SELBOURNE FOOD SERVICES SDN BHD

Affiliation type    :   Wholly-owned Subsidiary

Address            :   Lot 4 Lebuh Sultan Mohamed 3

Bandar Sultan Suleiman

42000 Port Klang Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia

 

Name                :   BARRY CALLEBAUT (UK) LTD.

Affiliation type    :   Sister Company

Address            :   Wildmere Road Industrial Estate

Banbury

Oxfordshire OX16 3UU United Kingdom

 

Name                :   BARRY CALLEBAUT NEDERLAND B.V.

Affiliation type    :   Sister Company

Address            :   De Ambachten 35

P.O. Box 100

4880 AC Zundert

The Netherlands

 

Name                :   BARRY CALLEBAUT JAPAN CO., LTD.

Affiliation type    :   Sister Company

Address            :   1-1-1 Kamisakabe

Amagasaki-shi 661-0979

Hyogo

Japan

 

Name                :   BARRY CALLEBAUT ASIA PACIFIC (SINGAPORE) PTE.LTD.

Affiliation type    :   Sister Company

Address            :   26 Senoko South Road

Singapore 758091

Singapore

 

Name                :   BARRY CALLEBAUT (SUZHOU) CHOCOLATE CO., LTD.

Affiliation type    :   Sister Company

Address            :   No. 138 Fang Zhong Street Suzhou Industrial Park Suzhou 215024

China

 

Name                :   BARRY CALLEBAUT USA LLC

Affiliation type    :   Sister Company

Address            :   600 West Chicago Avenue

Suite 860

Chicago, Illinois, 60654

United States

 

 

Related companies and corporate affiliations comments:   Other companies of the Barry Callebaut Group should be considered affiliates of the Subject. We are unable to list all the associated companies within the group therefore we have enclosed an attachment to this report.

 

 

 

BANK & MORTGAGES

 

 

Bank Details

 

Name of bank    :   Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) Address   :   Malaysia

Account details  :   Current Account

 

 

Name of bank    :   Royal Bank of Scotland

 

Address            :   Malaysia

 

Account details  :   Current 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      :   None reported.

 

 

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                     :   31/08/10

 

Type of accounts                                :   Full audited

 

Currency                                            :   Malaysia, Ringgit (MYR)

 

Exchange rate                                    :   1 USD = MYR 3.11 as of 20-10-2011

 

Summarized Financial Information

Consolidation type                                                                                   :   Non Consolidated                Non Consolidated               Group Consolidated Currency                                                                                                                  :   Malaysia, Ringgit (MYR)       Malaysia, Ringgit (MYR)     Switzerland, Franc (CHF) Denomination                                                                                           :   (x1) One                             (x1) One                            (x1) One

Date of financial year end                                                                        :   31/08/10                             31/08/09                            31/08/10

 

Length of accounts                                                                                  :   12 months                           11 months                         12 months

 

Sale turnover / Income                                                                             :   762,293,000                        561,446,000                       5,213,779,000

 

Gross profit                                                                                              :   29,620,000                          18,002,000                         736,171,000

 

Operating profit                                   :   21,406,000                                                              8,232,000                                                                 370,411,000

 

Profit before tax                                  :

19,036,000

4,778,000

289,085,000

Net income                                        :

15,460,000

4,211,000

251,743,000

Non current assets                             :

73,732,000

79,617,000

1,405,786,000

Current assets                                    :

272,307,000

272,360,000

2,165,061,000

Inventories                                          :

150,436,000

175,890,000

1,186,231,000

Total assets                                       :

346,039,000

351,977,000

3,570,847,000

Current liabilities                                 :

148,586,000

156,500,000

1,387,526,000

Non current liabilities                           :

34,387,000

43,384,000

880,158,000

Total liabilities                                    :

182,973,000

199,884,000

2,267,684,000

Share equity                                       :

163,066,000

152,093,000

1,303,163,000

Reserve                                             :

5,000,000

5,000,000

 

Retained earning                                 :

123,066,000

112,093,000

 

 

 

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

 

The group’s consolidated financial information above relates to the Subject’s Ultimate Holding Company Barry Callebaut AG and all its subsidiaries which includes the Subject.

 

On a separate note, the Subject's non consolidated figures for year end

31-08-2009 is for 11 months as the Subject has changed its financial reporting date from 30 September to 31 August.

 

 

OPERATION DETAILS

 

 

Main activities    :   The Subject is engaged in the manufacturing and distributing of couverture and compound chocolate for various industrial confectioners and bakeries applications.

 

The Subject is part of Barry Callebaut AG, which is a Switzerland-based producer of cocoa, chocolate and confectionery products. The Company’s manufacturing process involves all stages of the cocoa and chocolate value chain from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the finished products. It operates through two business segments: Industrial Business that comprises Cocoa and Food Manufacturers, and Food Service/Retail Business Segment that comprises Gourmet & Specialties and Consumer Products. The Company serves the entire food industry, including multinational branded consumer goods manufacturers, who incorporate The Company's ingredients in their consumer products. Its further activities include product development, processing, training and marketing. It has 43 production facilities in 26 countries.

Product & services         :   1)Cocoa Products

 

2)Food Manufacturers Products

-Compounds

-Fillings

 

3)Gourmet & Specialties Products

 

4)Consumer Products

-Chocolate

 

Brand    :   Barry Callebaut ACTICOA Tintoretto Croquoa Crispearls

 

 

Purchases

 

Local    :   Yes

 

International       :   Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, New Zealand, Switzerland

 

 

Sales

 

Local    :   Yes

 

International       :   Japan, China, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Switzerland, Netherlands

 

 

Key events        :   Barry Callebaut AG Sells European Consumer Business To Belgian Sweet

Products/Baronie Group

Monday, 11 Jul 2011

Barry Callebaut AG announced signing the sale of its European consumer business Stollwerck to the Belgian Baronie Group. The share deal

 

comprises the entire Stollwerck Group including five factories in Germany, Belgium and Switzerland. The transaction also includes a long-term supply agreement between Baronie Group and Barry Callebaut for the supply of approximately 25,000 tonnes of liquid chocolate annually as well as the additional supply of cocoa beans and semi-finished products. The two contracting parties agreed not to disclose any financial details of the transaction, which is subject to antitrust assessment. Closing is expected for fall 2011. Rabobank International acted as the financial advisor for this transaction.

 

Barry Callebaut AG Signs New Outsourcing Agreement In Latin America; Acquires Turin's Industrial Chocolate And Compound Production Facility; Announces Distribution Agreement For Global Gourmet Brands

Monday, 27 Jun 2011

Barry Callebaut AG announced the signing of a new, long-term outsourcing agreement with Chocolates Turin, a Mexican Group operating since 1928, present in the Consumer and Food Service/Gourmet markets in Mexico, as well as in 25 countries. Through this long term agreement, Barry Callebaut will supply all of Turin's liquid chocolate demand to be delivered directly to Turin's manufacturing facilities. Furthermore, Turin, through its Food Service division, will become the exclusive distributor in Mexico for Barry Callebaut's Gourmet business, including the Cacao Barry, Callebaut and Sicao brands. To support the distribution agreement, the two companies

will jointly develop new chocolate, compound and decorations products for the local market, and it is planned to jointly open the first Chocolate Academy in Mexico. As a part of the transaction, Barry Callebaut will acquire a production facility from Turin, neighboring with the new Turin chocolate complex, located in Toluca, 65 km southwest from Mexico City. Barry Callebaut will invest to expand capacity, for a total planned investment in fiscal year 2011/12 of approximately CHF28.5 million

(USD30.0 million; EUR20.8 million). This production site will be the platform to serve a variety of customers throughout the region. Deliveries from the facility will commence immediately, projected to achieve 20,000 metric tons in the near term, with capacity to capitalize on other market opportunities.

 

Barry Callebaut AG Places Long Term Bond, At The Same Time Renewed

And Amended Credit Facility

Wednesday, 15 Jun 2011

Barry Callebaut AG announced the placement of EUR250 million 10-year Senior Fixed Rate Notes and the renewal and amendment of the terms and conditions of its existing EUR850 million long term revolving credit facility to EUR 600 million with a tailor- made covenant package. The offering of the Fixed Rate Notes created sizeable demand and was significantly oversubscribed. The bond issuance and the amended long term revolving credit facility substantially improve the Company's liquidity profile and financial flexibility. The Senior Fixed Rate Notes are due on June 15, 2021 with a coupon of 5.375 percent and a light covenant package. Credit

Suisse, ING, The Royal Bank of Scotland and Societe Generale acted as bookrunners and joint lead managers for the issuance. The Notes are unsecured and rank fully pari passu with the existing revolving credit facility and existing notes Barry Callebaut will use the net proceeds from the offering to reduce the drawn amount under the long term revolving credit facilities and for general corporate purposes. At the same time, the terms and conditions of the reduced long term revolving credit facility, which now amounts to EUR 600 million, have been improved, resulting in a longer

 

 

maturity of 5 years with two extension options (5+1+1 tenor), tailor-made covenants more in line with the company's business model, less restrictions in securities and general undertakings.

 

Barry Callebaut AG And Kraft Foods, Inc. Sign Global Supply Agreement

Thursday, 9 Sep 2010

Barry Callebaut AG and Kraft Foods, Inc. announced the signing of a long-term global master product agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, the parties expect Barry Callebaut AG to deliver the majority of Kraft Foods cocoa products and industrial chocolate requirements around the world. The agreement, which also includes some of the Cadbury liquid chocolate deliveries under the current outsourcing agreement, is expected to more than double Barry Callebaut AG's existing business with Kraft Foods. The parties agreed not to disclose any further terms of the agreement. As a result of this agreement, Barry Callebaut AG will increase its production capacities primarily in the United States, Canada, Cote d'Ivoire, Malaysia as well as in Europe and invest approximately USD65 million (CHF66million / EUR51million) over the next two years. The additional volumes will be built up gradually over a period of three years, starting immediately.

 

Barry Callebaut AG Announces Payment of Par Value Reduction Instead of

Dividend Payment

Tuesday, 8 Dec 2009

Barry Callebaut AG announced that shareholders approved par value reduction and repayment of CHF 12.50 per registered share instead of a dividend payment. The payment of the par value reduction is expected to take place at the beginning of March 2010, free of charges and net of income and withholding tax for shareholders with tax domicile in Switzerland.

 

 

Barry Callebaut AG To Acquire Spanish Chocolate Maker Chocovic

Wednesday, 4 Nov 2009

Barry Callebaut AG announced that it has signed an agreement with the Nederland Group to acquire Spanish chocolate maker Chocovic, S.A., specializing in chocolate and specialty products for industrial and artisanal customers. The current owners will retain ownership of the other activities of the Nederland Group, which include Moner Cocoa S.A. and Nederland S.A. (cocoa processing). This acquisition underscores Barry Callebaut's strategic intention to further expand its core business with industrial and artisanal customers as well as its geographic presence. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

 

 

Property & Assets

 

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

Branches          :   None reported.

 

Other property   :   Total NBV of property, plant and equipment as of 31-08-2010 was MYR

67,380,000.

 

 

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: 54.2%

 

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$420 billion

 

 

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 andsteel products, chemicals

 

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

 

International                                       :   L/C, Credit up to 120 days

 

 

Sales Term

 

Local                                                 :   Cash against document, Prepayment, Credit up to 120 days

 

International                                       :   L/C, Prepayment, Credit up to 120 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.49.71

UK Pound

1

Rs.78.08

Euro

1

Rs.68.05

 

 

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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