MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

25.08.2012

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

COLUMBIA PHARMACEUTICALS (PTY) LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

8 Middel Road, Bardene, 1459

 

 

Country :

South Africa

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

04.12.1984

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

1984/011146/07

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Wholesale trade in pharmaceuticals, toiletries and medical equipment

 

 

No. of Employees :

100 employees

 

 

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 :

$ 15000000.00

Status :

Satisfactory

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

NOTES:

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31st, 2012

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2011)

Current Rating

(31.03.2012)

South Africa

A2

A2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 


Subject Name

Columbia Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd

Country

South Africa

Requested Credit Limit

$ 15000000.00

Enquiry Terms

COD

Account Review

Every 6 months

Subject Contact Person

VANESSA - HR /Payroll

Assessment

This is a well-established and well -connected business.

 

On investigation contact was made with VANESSA the HR at the concern. The trade references revealed that the subject is meeting all the commitments timeoulsy.

 

No bank code was obtained as the banking details are deemed confidential. According to VANESSA, there is one active director and not three as reflected by CIPC.

 

Please see the information obtained below.

 

 

Company information

 

Registered Name

COLUMBIA PHARMACEUTICALS (PTY)LTD

Trading as/ Division Name

None

Previous Name

None

Registration Number

1984/011146/07

Registration Date

1984/12/04

Date Commenced Trading

1984-12-04

Age of Business

27 Years 8 Months

History of Business

COLUMBIA PHARMACEUTICALS (PTY)LTD was registered in December 1984 and operations commenced immediately

History of Principals

STEPHANUS FRANK BEETGE is a qualified pharmacist

Shareholders/Members/Partners of subject and % holding

STEPHANUS FRANK BEETGE - 100%

Status

Active

Operations Assessment

The concern operates as a third party pharmaceutical packing and manufacturing company

Industry/ Customers

Pharmaceutical Industry

Export

Import

Major Industry Code / SICC

61394

Definition of Code

Wholesale trade in pharmaceuticals, toiletries and medical equipment

Head Office Physical Address

8 Middel Road, Bardene, 1459

Head Office Postal Address

P O BOX 702, Bonaero Park, 1622

Current Tel Number

0119180000

Cell Number

Unavailable

Current Fax Number

0119180005

Current Email Address

info@columbia.co.za

Web Site Address

www.columbia.co.za

Comments

The previous physical address of the concern was8 Aero CentreTempelhof South Bonaero Park1619

 

 

Auditor information

 

Company Registered Name

VENTER DE JAGER (PRETORIA) INC

Trading Name

As above

Registration Number

2000/002135/21

Physical Address

53 Dely Road, Maroelana, Pretoria, 0081

Postal Address

P O Box 279,Pretoria, 0001

Contact Number

012 346 1043/4

Email

info@vdjpretoria.co.za  

Principals

2

Judgements Against Subject

No information found on file

Judgements Against Principals

No information found on file

Subject Verified as Client

Yes

Practice Number

907154A

VAT Number

4560120828

BEE Status

None

Financial Year End

February

No of years in Business

12 Years

Website

www.vdjpretoria.co.za

 

Previous Auditors Information - No Information on Record

 

 

Tax information

 

Vat Number

4490113265

Status

ACTIVE

Vat Liable Date

1991/09/30

Tax Number

9170312640

Financial Year End

February

Comment

 

Black Economic Empowerment

Status

No

BEE Certificate Available

No

Comment

The concern is in the process of obtaining a BEE Certificate

ISO Status

Comment

The concern's suppliers are ISO Certified

Workman's compensation

Registered

Yes

Compliance Certified

Yes

 

Company Structure

 

Subsidiaries Information - No Information on Record

 

Employees

Number of Employees

100

Comment

The breakdown of the staff compliment was not made available

Company Fleet

Company Fleet

No of vehicles:

Ownerd/Leased

Value

Outstanding Balance

Fleet Operations

 

 

 

 

Cars

 

Owned

 

 

 

Offices

Offices

Offices

Head Office Owned/ Rented

Leased

Lease Agreement

Annual lease agreement

Type of Premises

Offices and  a Factory

Branch Detail Information

Comment

There are no reported branches

 

 

Management Overview

Organisation Chart

Level

Position

Name

Comment

 

Company Structure Information - No Information on Record

Note: One level up and all levels down

 

Key Deals - No Information on Record

 

 

Trade References

 

Trade Reference nr

Supplier

Contact

Surety Value

Notarial Bonds

Comment

1

Warren Chem Specialities

021 556 1920

R0.00

0

 

2

BRIGHTPAK

011 570 8700

R0.00

0

 

3

Fine Chemicals Corporation

021 531 6421

R0.00

0

 

 


 

Trade References Detail

Nr

Age of Acc

Credit Limit

Max Credit

Terms

Average Purchases

Terms Taken

Comment

1

18 Years

R 500000.00

R 250000.00

30 days

R 70000

30 days

Excellent account

2

14 Years

 

R 500000.00

30 days

R 300000

30 days

There is no credit limit in place.

The concern enjoys a 2.5% settlement discount

3

20 Years

R 500000.00

R 200000.00

30 days

R 250000

30 days

Good Account, the concern has purchased up to R500 000

 

Adverse Information on Subject

Judgements - No information on record

 

BusinessRescue - No Information on Record

 

Default Listing - No information on record

 

Notarial Bonds - No information on record

 

Bank Information - No Information on Record

 

Bank Code History - No Information on Record

 

Previous Bank Account Information - No Information on Record

 

Deeds Information - No information on record

 

 

Financial information

 

Financial estimates

Comment

All financial information is considered confidential

 

Please note the following:

Turnover and assets less than R 1,000,000.00

The subject falls within the National Credit Act

Turnover and assets less than R 2,000,000.00

The subject falls within the Consumer Protection Act

 


 

Principals

 

Active Principals Principal - 1of 1 STEPHANUS BEETGE

Surname

BEETGE

First Name

STEPHANUS

Other Names

FRANK

Marital Status

Married

ID Number

4505035025083

Verified ID Number

Yes

Current Age

67

Designation

CEO

Status

Active

Appointment Date

1984/04/12

Physical Address (at time of Appointment)

WITKOPPIES 38, KEMPTON PARK, 1459

Postal Address

POSBUS 7026, BONAEROPARK, 1620

Current Tel Number

011 918 0000

Cell number

Unavailable

Shareholding/Membership

100%

 

Principal's Adverse - No information on record

 

Business Information for STEPHANUS BEETGE

 

Principal's Current Business Interests - No information on record

 

Principal's Previous Business Interests - No information on record

 

Principal's Deeds Information - No information on record


FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.55.38

UK Pound

1

Rs.87.80

Euro

1

Rs.69.48

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

MNL

 

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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