MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

 

Report Date :           

08.12.2012

                                                      

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

K. G. K.  DIAMONDS  CO.,  LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

29th  Floor,  Gems  Tower,  1249/196  Charoenkrung   Road,  Suriyawongse,  Bangrak,  Bangkok  10500

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2010

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

22.03.2001

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0105544028744

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Importer,  distributor  and  exporter of diamonds  and  gemstones

 

 

No. of Employees :

12 employees

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

Small

 

Status :

Moderate

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

Litigation :

Clear

 

NOTES:

Any query related to this report can be made on e-mail: infodept@mirainform.com while quoting report number, name and date.

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31st, 2012

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2011)

Current Rating

(31.03.2012)

Thailand

b1

b1

 

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

 

K. G. K.  DIAMONDS  CO.,  LTD.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           29th  FLOOR,  GEMS  TOWER, 

1249/196  CHAROENKRUNG   ROAD,  SURIYAWONGSE,  BANGRAK, 

BANGKOK  10500,  THAILAND

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]   2267-4528-9

FAX                                                      :           [66]   2267-4530

E-MAIL  ADDRESS                                :           kgkdiabkk@kgkgroup.com

                                                                        kgk_dia@samart.com

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

ESTABLISHED                         :           2001

REGISTRATION  NO.                           :           0105544028744

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.  24,000,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                :           BHT.  24,000,000

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           MARCH   31       

LEGAL  STATUS                                  :           PRIVATE  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR. HENCHAND  SURANA,  INDIAN

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

NO.  OF  STAFF                                   :           12

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           DIAMONDS  AND  GEMSTONES

                                                                        IMPORTER,  DISTRIBUTOR  AND  EXPORTER

                                                                         

                                                                         

CORPORATE PROFILE

 

OPERATING  TREND                            :           STABLE                       

PRESENT  SITUATION                          :           OPERATING  NORMALLY                     

REPUTATION                                       :           GOOD  WITH  NORMAL  BUSINESS  ENGAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT  STANDARD                 :           MANAGEMENT  WITH  FAIR  PERFORMANCE             

 

 

 

 

 


 

HISTORY

 

The  subject  was  established  on  March  22,  2001  as  a  private  limited  company under  the  name  style  K. G. K. DIAMONDS  CO.,  LTD., by  a  joint  venture  among  Thai,  Indian  and United  Arab Emirate  groups, with  the  objective  to  engage  in  diamond  trading  business.   It  currently  employs  12  staff.  The  subject  is  also  a  member  of  KGK  group  of  companies,  the  leading  in  diamonds  and  jewelry  manufacturing  and  trading  business.

 

The subject’s registered address is  1249/196  Gems Tower, Charoenkrung Rd., Suriyawongse,  Bangrak,  Bangkok  10500,  and  this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.  

 

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr. Hemchand  Surana

 

Indian

48

Mr. Sanjay  Navrattan  Kothari

 

Indian

46

 

 

AUTHORIZED PERSON

 

One  of  the  above  directors  can  sign  on  behalf  of  the  subject  with  company’s  affixed.

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr. Hemchand  Surana  is  the  Managing  Director.

He  is  Indian  nationality  with  the  age  of  48 years  old. 

 

 

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

 

The subject  is  engaged  in trading  business,  including  import,  supply and export wide  range  of  diamonds  and  gemstones.

 

 

PURCHASE

 

The  exported  products  are   purchased  from  local  suppliers.


IMPORT  

 

80% of  the  products  is  imported  from  India,  Belgium,  Hong  Kong,  U.A.E,  Israel,  South  Africa,  and  the  remaining  20%  is  purchased  from  local  suppliers.

 

 

SALES 

 

90%  of  the  products  are  sold locally  to  traders  and  manufacturers,  the  remaining  10%  is  exported  to  Hong  Kong,  United  States  of  America,  Japan,  Australia  and  European  countries.

 

 

SUBSIDIARY AND AFFILIATED COMPANY

 

The subject  is  not  found to  have  any  subsidiary  nor  affiliated  company  here  in  Thailand.

 

 

LITIGATION

 

Bankruptcy  and  Receivership

There  are  no  litigation  on  bankruptcy  and  receivership  cases  filed  against  the  subject  found  at  Legal  Execution  Department  for  the  past  five  years.

 

Others

There  are  no  legal  suits  filed  against   the  subject  for  the  past  two  years.

 

 

CREDIT  

 

Sales  are  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Local  bills  are  paid  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Imports  are  by  L/C  at  sight  or  T/T.

Exports  are  against  T/T.

 

 

BANKING

 

Bangkok  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  employs  12  staff.  

 

LOCATION  DETAILS

The  premise  is  rented  for  administrative  office  at  the  heading  address.  Premise  is  located  in  a  prime  commercial   area.

 

COMMENT

The  subject  is a  leading  diamond  trader. Most  of  the  products  are  re-exported  to  overseas  dealers,  and some of  the  products  are  supplied  to  leading  and  famous  jewelry  manufactures  in  domestic  market.   Subject  reported  an  outstanding  growth in  2010.   While   current  demand  has  continuously   increased with  strong  purchasing  from  Asian  and  European  markets,  while  consumption  in  U.S.A.  remains  slow.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  registered  at  Bht.  2,000,000  divided   into  20,000  shares  of  Bht. 100      each.

 

The  capital  was  increased  later  as  following:

 

            Bht.  10,000,000  on  October  6,  2003

            Bht.  14,000,000  on  November  10,  2004

            Bht.  16,000,000  on  December  15,  2004

            Bht.  24,000,000  on  January  21,  2006

           

The  latest  registered  capital  was  increased  to  Bht. 24,000,000  divided  into  240,000  shares  of  Bht.  100   each  with  fully  paid.

 

 

THE  SHAREHOLDERS  LISTED  WERE  :  [as  at  July  30,  2009]

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Prime  International  FZCO

Nationality:  U.A.E

Address     :  United  Arab  Emirate

117,400

48.92

Mr. Narong  Promsin

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  84  Krungkasem  Rd.,  Klongmahanark, 

                     Pomprab,  Bangkok

30,600

12.75

Mr. Manus  Oreephap

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  84  Krungkasem  Rd.,  Klongmahanark, 

                     Pomprab,  Bangkok

30,600

12.75

Mr. Sorasak  Boonmalert

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  411/29  Krungthep-Kreetha  Rd.,  Huamark,

                     Bangkapi,  Bangkok

30,600

12.75

Ms. Wanphen  Kasurong

Nationality:  Thai

 

 

 

 

Address     :  411/29  Krungthep-Kreetha  Rd.,  Huamark,

                     Bangkapi,  Bangkok

30,600

12.75

Mr. Hemchand  Surana

Nationality:  Indian

Address     :  India

     100

0.04

Mrs. Manjoo  Kothari

Nationality:  Indian

Address     :  Bombay,  India

     100

0.04

 

Total  Shareholders  :    7

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANT  NO. :

Ms. Ratree  Jeerangsappasuk     No.   1916

 

 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial  figures  published  for  March  31,  2010  &  2009  were:

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                

Current Assets

2010

2009

 

 

 

Cash  in  Hand  &  at  Bank

754,978.68

6,362,020.09

Trade  Accts.  Receivable

313,934,103.50

46,540,860.32

Inventories                      

185,365,273.33

140,126,964.26

Deferred  Income

250,107.50

-

 

 

 

Total  Current  Assets                

500,304,463.01

193,029,844.67

 

Fixed Assets                  

 

208,874.63

 

236,533.56

 

Total  Assets                 

 

500,513,337.64

 

193,266,378.23

 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

Current Liabilities

2010

2009

 

 

 

Accrued  Tax

1,286,363.67

1,823,780.10

Trade  Accts.  Payable

443,763,262.44

137,794,539.00

Accrued  Expenses

100,227.30

155,468.80

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

445,149,853.41

139,773,787.90

 

Long-term  Loan

 

14,637,060.00

 

16,048,305.00

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

459,786,913.41

 

155,822,092.90

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 Share  capital : Baht  100  par  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital  240,000  shares

 

 

24,000,000.00

 

 

24,000,000.00

 

 

 

Capital  Paid                      

24,000,000.00

24,000,000.00

Retained  Earning - Unappropriated                

16,726,424.23

13,444,285.33

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

40,726,424.23

 

37,444,285.33

 

Total Liabilities  &  Shareholders'  Equity

 

500,513,337.64

 

193,266,378.23

 

                                                

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 Sale

2010

2009

 

 

 

Sales                                         

645,428,884.52

100,188,094.93

Interest  Income

8,865.39

-

 

Total  Sales                  

 

645,437,749.91

 

100,188,094.93

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Goods  Sold                  

647,666,811.25

94,914,338.63

Selling  &  Administrative  Expenses

10,310,191.91

2,543,908.03

 

Total Expenses             

 

657,977,003.16

 

97,458,246.66

 

 

 

Profit / [Loss]  before  Interest  Expenses

[12,539,253.25]

2,729,848.27

Loss on  Exchange Rate

17,216,797.00

[1,852,158.04]

Interest  Expenses

-

[184,991.43]

Income  Tax

[1,403,265.68]

[207,859.33]

 

 

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

3,274,278.07

484,839.47

 

 


FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

 

ITEM

UNIT

2010

2009

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

 

 

CURRENT RATIO

TIMES

1.12

1.38

QUICK RATIO

TIMES

0.71

0.38

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

3,090.03

423.57

TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

1.29

0.52

INVENTORY CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

104.46

538.87

INVENTORY TURNOVER

TIMES

3.49

0.68

RECEIVABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

177.53

169.56

RECEIVABLES TURNOVER

TIMES

2.06

2.15

PAYABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

250.09

529.90

CASH CONVERSION CYCLE

DAYS

31.91

178.52

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

 

 

COST OF GOODS SOLD

%

100.35

94.74

SELLING & ADMINISTRATION

%

1.60

2.54

INTEREST

%

-

0.18

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

%

(0.35)

5.26

NET PROFIT MARGIN BEFORE EX. ITEM

%

(1.94)

2.72

NET PROFIT MARGIN

%

0.51

0.48

RETURN ON EQUITY

%

8.04

1.29

RETURN ON ASSET

%

0.65

0.25

EARNING PER SHARE

BAHT

13.64

2.02

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

 

 

DEBT RATIO

TIMES

0.92

0.81

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

TIMES

11.29

4.16

TIME INTEREST EARNED

TIMES

-

14.76

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH

 

 

 

SALES GROWTH

%

544.22

 

OPERATING PROFIT

%

(559.34)

 

NET PROFIT

%

575.33

 

FIXED ASSETS

%

(11.69)

 

TOTAL ASSETS

%

158.98

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

Gross Profit Margin

(0.35)

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

10.37

Net Profit Margin

0.51

Impressive

Industrial Average

(0.89)

Return on Assets

0.65

Impressive

Industrial Average

(1.19)

Return on Equity

8.04

Impressive

Industrial Average

(3.06)

 

Gross Profit Margin used to assess a firm's financial health by revealing the proportion of money left over from sales after accounting for the cost of goods sold. Gross profit margin serves as the source for paying additional expenses and future savings. The company's figure is -0.35%. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was lower. This indicated that company was originated from the  problems with control over its costs.

 

Net Profit Margin is the indicator of the company's efficiency in that net profit takes into consideration all expenses of the company. A low profit margin indicates a low margin of safety, higher risk that a decline in sales will erase profits and result in a net loss. The company's figure is  0.51% compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient operator  in a dominant position within its industry.

 

Return on Assets measures how efficiently profits are being generated from the assets employed in the business when compared with the ratios of firms in a similar business. A low ratio in comparison with industry averages indicates an inefficient use of business assets. Return on Assets ratio is  0.65%, higher figure when compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient profit  in a dominant position within its industry.

 


 

 

Return on Equity indicates how profitable a company is by comparing its net income to its average shareholders' equity, ROE measures how much the shareholders earned for their investment in the company. Return on Equity ratio is 8.04%, higher figure when compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient profit in a dominant position within its industry.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Return on Assets                       Downtrend

Return on Equity                        Downtrend

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

Current Ratio

1.12

Acceptable

Industrial Average

1.81

Quick Ratio

0.71

 

 

 

Cash Conversion Cycle

31.91

 

 

 

 

The Current Ratio is to ascertain whether a company's short-term assets are readily available to pay off its short-term liabilities. The company's figure is 1.12 times in 2010, decrease from 1.38 times, then it is generally considered to have good short-term financial strength. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was lower.

 

The Quick Ratio is a liquidity indicator that further refines the current ratio by measuring the amount of the most liquid current assets there are to cover current liabilities. The company's figure is 0.71 times in 2010, increase from 0.38 times, then the company has not enough current assets that presumably can be quickly converted to cash for pay financial obligations.

 

The Cash Conversion Cycle measures the number of days a company's cash is tied up in the production and sales process of its operations and the benefit from payment terms from its creditors. It meant the company could survive when no cash inflow was received from sale for 32 days.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Current Ratio                 Downtrend

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

Debt Ratio

0.92

Risky

Industrial Average

0.58

Debt to Equity Ratio

11.29

Risky

Industrial Average

1.53

Times Interest Earned

-

 

Industrial Average

(0.19)

 

Debt to Equity Ratio a measurement of how much suppliers, lenders, creditors and obligors have committed to the company versus what the shareholders have committed. A lower the percentage means that the company is using less leverage and has a stronger equity position.

 

Debt Ratio shows the proportion of a company's assets which are financed through debt. The company's figure is 0.92 greater than 0.5, most of the company's assets are financed through debt.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Debt Ratio                                 Uptrend

Times Interest Earned                Downtrend

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

Fixed Assets Turnover

3,090.03

Impressive

Industrial Average

8.05

Total Assets Turnover

1.29

Satisfactory

Industrial Average

1.30

Inventory Conversion Period

104.46

 

 

 

Inventory Turnover

3.49

Impressive

Industrial Average

2.00

Receivables Conversion Period

177.53

 

 

 

Receivables Turnover

2.06

Acceptable

Industrial Average

3.00

Payables Conversion Period

250.09

 

 

 

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Fixed Assets Turnover                Downtrend

Total Assets Turnover                 Downtrend

Inventory Turnover                      Downtrend

Receivables Turnover                  Downtrend

 

 

 

 


DIAMOND INDUSTRY – INDIA

 

-          From time immemorial, India is well known in the world as the birthplace for diamonds.  It is difficult to trace the origin of diamonds but history says that in the remote past, diamonds were mined only in India. Diamond production in India can be traced back to almost 8th Century B.C.  India, in fact, remained undisputed leader till 18th Century when Brazilian fields were discovered in 1725 followed by emergence of S. Africa, Russia and Australia.

-          The achievement of the Indian diamond industry was possible only due to combination of the manufacturing skills of the Indian workforce and the untiring and unflagging efforts of the Indian diamantaires, supported by progressive Government policies.

-          The area of study of family owned diamond businesses derives its importance from the huge conglomerate of family run organizations which operate in the diamond industry since many generations.

-          Some of the basic traits of family run business enterprises include spirit of entrepreneurship, mutual trust lowers transaction costs, small, nimble and quick to react, information as a source of advantage and philanthropy.

-          Family owned diamond businesses need to improve on many fronts including higher standard of corporate governance, long-term performance – focused strategies, modern management and technology.

-          The diamond jewellery industry in India today may be more than Rs 60000 mil and is rated amongst the fastest growing  in the world. Indi ranks third in the world in domestic diamond consumption.

-          Utmost caution is to be exercised while dealing with some medium and large diamond traders which are usually engaged in fictitious import – export, inter-company transactions, financially assisted by banks. In the process, several public sector banks lost several hundred million rupees. They mostly diverted borrowed money for diamond business into real estate and capital markets.

-          Excerpts from Times of India dated 30th October 2010 is as under –

 

DIAMOND SAGA – DIRTY DOZEN STUCK WITH 2K CR DEBT

 

This could be the biggest credibility crisis the Indian diamond industry has ever faced. Fifteen banks run the risk of losing Rs 2000 crore lent to a dozen diamond firms in Surat. Until about two months ago, they had not repaid  these dues. Bankers believe many diamantaires borrowed money during the economic downturn two years ago and diverted funds to businesses like real estate and capital markets. Many of themselves made money from these businesses but their diamond companies have gone sick and declared insolvency.

-          Most of the money borrowed from the banks in the name of their diamond business has been diverted in real estate and the share market. The banks are not in a position to seize their properties because in many cases, these were purchased in the name of their relatives and friends.

 


FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.54.20

UK Pound

1

Rs.86.99

Euro

1

Rs.70.22

 

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

----

NB

New Business

----

 

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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