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Report Date : |
25.07.2012 |
IDENTIFICATION DETAILS
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Name : |
FINE
UNITED LTD. |
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Registered Office : |
Room 307, 3/F., Guardforce
Centre, |
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Date of Incorporation : |
29.04.1998 |
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Com. Reg. No.: |
21922388 |
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Legal Form : |
Private Limited Company |
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Line of Business : |
Manufacturer, Importer and Exporter of Jewellery, semi-precious stones, pearls, diamonds, etc. |
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No. of Employees : |
15. (Including associate in Hong Kong) |
RATING & COMMENTS
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MIRA’s Rating : |
Ba |
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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41-55 |
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Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments. |
Satisfactory |
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Status : |
Satisfactory |
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Payment Behaviour : |
No Complaints |
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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
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Country Name |
Previous Rating (31.12.2011) |
Current Rating (31.03.2012) |
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Hong Kong |
A2 |
A2 |
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Risk Category |
ECGC Classification |
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Insignificant |
A1 |
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Low |
A2 |
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Moderate |
B1 |
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High |
B2 |
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Very High |
C1 |
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Restricted |
C2 |
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Off-credit |
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FINE UNITED LTD.
Room 307, 3/F., Guardforce Centre, 3 Hok Yuen Street East, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
PHONE: 2303 1900
FAX: 2303 1832
E-MAIL: info@fineunited.com.hk
Managing Director: Mr. Lai Chee Wing, Albert
Incorporated on: 29th April, 1998.
Organization: Private Limited Company.
Capital: Nominal: HK$10,000.00
Issued: HK$1,000.00
Business Category: Manufacturer, Importer and Exporter.
Annual Turnover: HK$80~85 million (Including associate)
Employees: 15. (Including associate in Hong Kong)
Main Dealing Banker: The Bank of East Asia Ltd., Hong Kong.
Banking Relation: Satisfactory.
Registered Head
Office:-
Room 307, 3/F., Guardforce Centre, 3 Hok Yuen Street East, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Holding Company:-
Fine United Holding Ltd., British Virgin Islands.
Associated/Affiliated
Companies:-
Albert Jewellery Co. Ltd., Hong Kong. (Same address)
Albert Jewellery Co. Ltd., Japan.
21922388
0643293
Managing Director: Mr. Lai Chee Wing, Albert
Contact Person: Ms. Lau Hoi Yan, Jenny
Nominal Share Capital: HK$10,000.00 (Divided into 10,000 shares of HK$1.00 each)
Issued Share Capital: HK$1,000.00
(As per registry
dated 29-04-2012)
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Name |
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No. of shares |
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LAI Chee Wing, Albert |
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10 |
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Fine United Holding Ltd. P.O. Box 957, Offshore Incorporations Centre, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. |
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990 |
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––––– |
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Total: |
1,000 ==== |
(As per registry
dated 29-04-2012)
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Name (Nationality) |
Address |
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LAI Chee Wing, Albert |
Flat B, 3/F., Tower 17, One Beacon Hill, 1 Beacon Hill Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. |
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LEE Chun Ming |
Flat 4, 14/F., Kam Shing House, Kam Tai Court, Ma On Shan, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong. |
(As per registry dated
29-04-2012)
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Name |
Address |
Co.
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Treasure Current Ltd. |
Room 1201, 12/F., Ka Wah Bank Centre, 232 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong. |
0307612 |
The subject was incorporated on 29th April, 1998 as a private limited liability company under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.
Apart from these, neither material change nor amendment has been ever traced and noted.
Activities: Manufacturer, Importer and Exporter.
Lines Jewellery, semi-precious stones, pearls, diamonds, etc.
Employees: 15. (Including associate in Hong Kong)
450. (China)
Commodities Imported: India, Thailand, other Asian countries, Europe, etc.
Markets: Asian countries, Europe, North America, etc.
Annual Turnover: HK$80~85 million (Including associate)
Terms/Sales: L/C, T/T, etc.
Terms/Buying: L/C, T/T, D/P, etc.
· Hong Kong Productivity Council, Hong Kong.
The
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong. [Membership No. HKF0319]
Hong
Kong Jewellery Manufacturers’ Association, Hong Kong.
Nominal Share Capital: HK$10,000.00 (Divided into 10,000 shares of HK$1.00 each)
Issued Share Capital: HK$1,000.00
Mortgage or Charge: (See attachment)
Profit or Loss: Making a small profit very yeear.
Condition: Business is rather active and steady.
Facilities: Making active use of general banking facilities.
Payment: Met obligations on time.
Commercial Morality: Satisfactory.
Banker: The Bank of East Asia Ltd., Hong Kong.
Standing: Normal.
Having issued 1,000 ordinary shares of HK$1.00 each, Fine United Ltd. is jointly owned by Fine United Holding Ltd., a BVI-registered firm holding 99%, and Mr. Lai Chee Wing, Albert, holding just 1%. The directors are Mr. Albert Lai and Mr. Lee Chun Ming. Both are Hong Kong businessmen.
The subject is a diamond and jewellery trader. It has got an associated company Albert Jewellery Co. Ltd. [Albert Jewellery] located at its operating address. Albert Jewellery is engaged in the same lines of business as the subject. It is also a member of The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong. It seems that this firm is chiefly owned by Albert Lai as the firm was named after him.
From 2001 onwards, Albert Jewellery adds jewellery watches to its product lines, apart from long established gem setting jewellery in 14K & 18K gold and PT900. This firm also focuses its products on the diverse use of gemstones such as turquoise, coral, onyx, agate, quartz and fluorite. Using these gemstones together with quality diamonds in its products has strengthened the position as one of the leading jewellery specialists in Hong Kong.
The subject has got an affiliated factory in Guangdong Province, China. It is likely that the factory is in Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
Main products of the factory include fine jewellery findings and setting, pearl, gemstones and jade, gold jewellery, 18K PT 900 include OEM, diamond jewellery, pearl jewellery, silver jewellery, synthetic gemstone jewellery, etc. Main products are bracelets, Cubic Zirconia earrings, pendants, Cubic Zirconia rings, brooches, Cubic Zirconia necklaces, etc. Raw materials such as rough diamonds, polished and cut diamonds are imported from India and Europe. Finished products are exported to Japan, other Asian countries, the Middle East, Europe and the United States. Overall business is rather active.
Albert Jewellery has set up a company in Japan in order to penetrate the Japan market further. Annual sales turnover of the subject and Albert Jewellery ranges from HK$80 to 85 million. Making a small profit every year.
In order to penetrate the international market further, the subject has taken part in fairs and exhibitions held in Hong Kong and other foreign large cities. For instance, it always takes part in Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair and Hong Kong International Jewellery Show which are held in Hong Kong annually.
The subject’s business is chiefly handled by Mr. Lai Chee Wing, Albert himself.
The history of the subject in Hong Kong is over fourteen years.
On the whole, consider its good for normal business engagements.
REMARKS:
Property information of the company:-
1. Property Location: Flat B on 3/F. of Tower 17 and Car Parking Space No. 38 on Car Park D2, One Beacon Hill, 1 Beacon Hill Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Owner: Fine United Ltd.
Date of Purchase: n.a.
Purchased Price: n.a.
Incumbrances:-
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Date of Mortgage |
Amount Consideration |
Mortgagee |
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01-04-2010 |
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The Bank of East Asia Ltd., Hong Kong. |
Legal charge to secure general banking facilities |
2. Property Location: Flat B on 36/F., Ellery Terrace, 38 Good Shepherd Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Owner: Fine United Ltd.
Date of Purchase: n.a.
Purchased Price: n.a.
Incumbrances:-
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Date of Mortgage |
Amount Consideration |
Mortgagee |
Nature |
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18-09-2003 |
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The Bank of East Asia Ltd., Hong Kong. |
Legal charge to secure general banking facilities |
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02-06-2006 |
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- ditto - |
Second legal charge |
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Date |
Particulars |
Amount |
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18-09-2003 |
Instrument: Legal Charge/Mortgage Property: 326/81,719th parts or shares of and in Kowloon Inland Lot No. 11091 (Flat B on 36/F. of Ellery Terrace, 38 Good Shepherd Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong.) Mortgagee: The Bank of East Asia Ltd., Hong Kong. |
To secure all moneys in respect of general banking facilities |
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02-06-2006 |
Instrument: Second Legal Charge/Mortgage Property: 326/81,719th parts or shares of and in Kowloon Inland Lot No. 11091 (Flat B on 36/F. of Ellery Terrace, 38 Good Shepherd Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong.) Mortgagee: The Bank of East Asia Ltd., Hong Kong. |
To secure all moneys in respect of general banking facilities |
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01-04-2010 |
Instrument: Legal Charge/Mortgage Property: 142/80,444th parts or shares of and in New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6277 (Flat B on 3/F. of Tower 17 and Car Parking Space No. 38 on Car Park D2 of One Beacon Hill, 1 Beacon Hill Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong.) Mortgagee: The Bank of East Asia Ltd., Hong Kong. |
To secure all moneys in respect of general banking facilities |
DIAMOND INDUSTRY –
INDIA
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Currency |
Unit
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Indian Rupees |
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US Dollar |
1 |
Rs.56.02 |
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UK Pound |
1 |
Rs.86.89 |
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Euro |
1 |
Rs.67.84 |
INFORMATION DETAILS
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Report Prepared
by : |
MNL |
RATING EXPLANATIONS
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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>86 |
Aaa |
Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest
capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums |
Unlimited |
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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 |
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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 |
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41-55 |
Ba |
Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal
commitments. |
Satisfactory |
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26-40 |
B |
Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively
below average. |
Small |
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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 |
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<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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