MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :           

07.09.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

LONZA NANJING LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 201, Daweidong Road, Nanjing Chemical Industry Park, Jiangsu Province, 210047 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2010

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

28.02.2007

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

320100400038212

 

 

Legal Form :

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

manufacturing & selling life science raw materials

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ca

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 2,000

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

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 – March 31st, 2011

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

                   (31.12.2010)                  

Current Rating

(31.03.2011)

China

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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Company name & address 

 

lonza nanjing lTD.

NO. 201, DAWEIDONG ROAD, NANJING CHEMICAL INDUSTRY PARK,

JIANGSU PROVINCE, 210047 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 25-58368388 FAX: 86 (0) 25- 58368399

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : FEBRUARY 28, 2007

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 320100400038212

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : WHOLLY FOREIGN-OWNED ENTERPRISE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                  : MR. LUKAS UTIGER (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : N/A

REGISTERED CAPITAL : USD 14,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 1,566,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2010)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 65,838,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2010)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 2,000 (PERIODICAL REVIEW)

MARKET CONDITION                : AVERAGE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : FAIR

OPERATIONAL TREND  : FAIRLY STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 6.3898 = USD 1

 

 

Adopted abbreviations

 

ANS - amount not stated           

NS - not stated 

SC - subject company (the company inquired by you)

NA - not available          

CNY - China Yuan Renminbi

 

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 


SC was registered as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on February 28. 2007.

 

Company Status: Wholly foreign-owned enterprise

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. It is a limited co. established within the territories of PR China with capital provided totally by the foreign investors. More than one foreign investor may jointly invest in a wholly foreign-owned enterprise. The investing party/parties solely exercise management, reap profit and bear risks and liabilities by themselves. This form of companies usually have a limited duration is extendible upon approval of Examination and Approval Authorities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes manufacturing disinfectant products, selling self-made products and providing related service; manufacturing surfactant, auxiliaries fine chemical products and formula products, selling self- made products and providing related service; science research & development of new products & technology, research result transfer, and providing related technical service.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing & selling life science raw materials.

 

Mr. Lukas Utiger is legal representative and chairman of SC at present.

 

SC’s management refused to release the number of its employees.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office and factory in the industrial zone of Nanjing. SC’s employee refused to release the detailed information of the premise.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.lonza.com The website belongs to Lonza, and it includes the introduction about SC and its related companies. The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is in English version.

 

Email: contact.cn@lonza.com

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


No significant events or changes were found during our checks with local AIC.

 

 


Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                                      % of Shareholding

 

Lonza (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (Switzerland)              100

 

Add: No. 39 Jinhui Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

Tel: 20 8433 8998

Fax: 20 8433 1998

Website: http://www.lonza.com.cn/

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Legal representative and chairman:

 

Mr. Lukas Utiger, with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

At present                     Working in SC as chairman and legal representative.

 

Also working in Lonza Liyang Chemical Co., Ltd. and Lonza Guangzhou Ltd. as legal representative.

 

l         General manager:

 

Lim Khye Sing is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

At present                     Working in SC as general manager

 

l         Directors:

 

Jeanne Adele Thoma

Johnny Kwok-On Po

 

l         Supervisor:

 

Stefan Borgas

 


Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing & selling life science raw materials.

 

SC’s products mainly include: disinfectant products, antiseptic, fine chemical products, etc.

 

SC sources its materials 90% from domestic market and 10% from the overseas market. SC sells 10% of its products to overseas market and 90% in domestic market.

 

The buying terms of SC include Check, L/C, T/T and Credit of 30-60 days. The payment terms of SC include Check, L/C, T/T and Credit of 30-60 days.

 

Note: SC refused to release its major clients and suppliers.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Lonza Liyang Chemical Co., Ltd.

Lonza Guangzhou Ltd.

Lonza Guangzhou Nansha Ltd.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: PAYMENT

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Overall payment appraisal:

(  ) Excellent      (  ) Good      (X) Average      (  ) Fair      (  ) Poor      (  ) Not yet determined

The appraisal serves as a reference to reveal SC's payments habits and ability to pay. It is based on the 3 weighed factors: Trade payment experience (through current enquiry with SC's suppliers), our delinquent payment and our debt collection record concerning SC.

 

Trade payment experience: SC did not provide any name of trade/service suppliers and we have no other sources to conduct the enquiry at present.

 

Delinquent payment record:    None in our database.

 

Debt collection record: No overdue amount owed by SC was placed to us for collection within the last 6 years.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BANKING

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


The bank information is not found at local AIC.

 

SC’s management declined to release whether it has account in Bank of China.

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2009

As of Dec. 31, 2010

Cash & bank

37,519

5,892

Inventory

3,088

13,891

Bills receivable

0

0

Accounts receivable

87

647

Other Accounts receivable

261

286

Advances to suppliers

2,765

4,786

Other current assets

0

0

 

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Current assets

43,720

25,502

Fixed assets net value

1,608

73,374

Projects under construction

73,692

60,761

Long-term investment

0

0

Intangible and other assets

16,214

15,418

 

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Total assets

135,234

175,055

 

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Short loans

0

45,566

Accounts payable

7,944

22,021

Advance from customers

0

0

Accrued payroll

268

888

Other Accounts payable

151

566

Notes payable

0

0

Taxes payable

-2,536

-5,878

Withdraw the expenses in advance

2,405

1,739

Other current liabilities

0

0

 

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Current liabilities

8,232

64,902

Long term liabilities

45,555

44,315

Other liabilities

0

0

 

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Total liabilities

53,787

109,217

Equities

81,447

65,838

 

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Total liabilities & equities

135,234

175,055

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2009

As of Dec. 31, 2010

Turnover

183

1,566

Cost of goods sold

1,425

7,479

Profit from other business

221

5

     Sales expense

115

48

     Management expense

14,647

9,886

     Finance expense

638

-64

Subsidy income

0

100

Non-operating income

9

30

Non-operating expense

0

18

Profit before tax

-16,412

-15,666

Less: profit tax

60

-57

Profits

-16,472

-15,609

 

Important Ratios

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As of Dec. 31, 2009

As of Dec. 31, 2010

*Current ratio

5.31

0.39

*Quick ratio

4.94

0.18

*Liabilities to assets

0.40

0.62

*Net profit margin (%)

-9,001.09

-996.74

*Return on total assets (%)

-12.18

-8.92

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

6,159 days

3,238 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

174 days

151 days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.001

0.01

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

7.79

4.78

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: POOR

l         The turnover of SC appears fair in 2009, and it increased in 2010.

l         SC’s net profit margin remains in a POOR level in both years.

l         SC’s return on total assets remains in a fair level in both years.

l         SC’s cost of goods sold is too HIGH, comparing with its turnover in both years.

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIR

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a normal level in 2009 but poor in 2010

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a normal level in 2009 but poor in 2010.

l         The inventory of SC appears average in 2009, and fairly large in 2010.

l         The accounts receivable of SC appears average in both years.

l         SC’s short-term loan appears large in 2010.

l         SC’s turnover is in a POOR level, comparing with the size of its total assets in both years.

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

l         The debt ratio of SC is average in 2010.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fair.

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered medium-sized in its line with fair financial conditions. The large amount of inventory and short loans could be a threat to SC’s financial condition. A credit line at the above amount appears to be beyond SC’s capacities, while a credit line up to USD 2,000 is recommended upon a periodical review basis.

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.46.13

UK Pound

1

Rs.74.18

Euro

1

Rs.64.88

 

 

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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