MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

06.06.2012

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

HUNTSMAN TEXTILE EFFECTS (QINGDAO) CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 86, Xinglong Road, Sifang District, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266031 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2011

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

29.04.1995

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

370200400035350

 

 

Legal Form :

Chinese-Foreign Equity Joint Venture Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

manufacturing and selling textile colorant

 

 

No. of Employees :

235

 

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:

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31st, 2012

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2011)

Current Rating

(31.03.2012)

China

A2

A2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 


 

Company name & address 

 

Huntsman Textile Effects (Qingdao) Co., Ltd.

no. 86, xinglong road, sifang district,

qingdao, shandong PROVINCE, 266031 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 532-83758899/83757629        FAX: 86 (0) 532-83757766/83757699

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : apr. 29, 1995

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 370200400035350

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : CHINESE-FOREIGN EQUITY JOINT VENTURE ENTERPRISE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. BARTHOLOMEW GRIFFIN (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 235

REGISTERED CAPITAL             : usd 25,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 232,260,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2011)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 70,610,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2011)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

MARKET CONDITION                : average

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : fairly stable

OPERATIONAL TREND              : FAIRLY STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 6.3291 = 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 Chinese-foreign equity joint venture enterprise at local Administration for industry & commerce (AIC - the official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Apr. 29, 1995.

Company Status: Chinese-foreign equity joint venture enterprise

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. It is a limited co. jointly invested by one or more foreign companies and one or more PR China controlled companies within the territories of PR China according to a certain proportion of capital investment. The investing parties exercise business management, share profits and bear all risks and liabilities of the co. together. The equity joint venture law requires that foreign party contribute not less than 25% of the registered capital, with no maximum. The investing parties are free to agree on method of profit distribution and liabilities bearing according to the proportion of capital investment. Each investing parties contributes funds, tangible assets, technology & etc. The board of directors excises the high authority. The joint venture usually has a limited duration of 10 to 50 years. Enterprise with large investment, long construction periods, low investment returns, introducing of advanced technology & advanced technology products that have good competition position in international market may extend beyond the 50 years limit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes manufacturing and selling textile colorant, intermediate and auxiliary (excluding the hazard chemicals); providing technology support and consulting services associated with textile colorant.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling textile colorant.

 

Mr. Bartholomew Griffin has been chairman of SC since 2011.

 

SC is known to have approx. 235 employees at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office and factory in Qingdao. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise, but SC’s accountant refused to release the gross area of the premise.

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 


SC is not known to host website of its own at present.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


Changes of its registered information:

Date of change

Item

Before the change

After the change

2011

Legal representative

Peter John Gibson

Present one

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 

Name                                                                                                  % of Shareholding

Charwell Enterprises Limited (Hong Kong)                                                            94

Qingdao Double-peach Specialty Chemicals (Group) Co., Ltd.                               6

 

Charwell Enterprises Limited (Hong Kong)

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CR No.: 1178933  

Company Status: Private 

Active Status: Live 

 

 

Qingdao Double-peach Specialty Chemicals (Group) Co., Ltd.

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Qingdao Double-peach Specialty Chemicals (Group) Co., Ltd. is a major dye developer, manufacturer and distributor in China. They offer dyes and related specialty chemicals. Their main product lines: disperse dye, neutral dye, aniline black, basic dye, azoic dye, polar dye, reactive dye, leather dye, and sulfuric acid, etc.

 

Registration no.: 370200018039070

Legal representative: Zeng Qingjun

Date of incorporation: Jan. 1, 1919

 

Tel: 0532-83733154   83734705                       

Fax: 0532-83734296

Web: http://www.qingdaodyes.com

E-mail: dye@dpsc.cn ; sales@qddyes.com

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


Chairman:

Mr. Bartholomew Griffin, Irish. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

From 2011 to present                 Working in SC as chairman.

 

General Manager:

Mr. Yang Yongchang, in his 50’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

At present                     Working in SC as general manager.

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling textile colorant.

 

SC’s products mainly include textile colorant.

 

SC sources its materials 90% from domestic market, and 10% from overseas market. SC sells 40% of its products in domestic market, and 60% to overseas market, mainly Europe, America and Asia.

 

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

 

Note: SC’s management declined to release its customer and supplier details.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is known to have the following branches:

 

·         Huntsman Textile Effects (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. Shinan Branch Company

Huntsman Textile Effects (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. Beijing Branch Company

Huntsman Textile Effects (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch Company

Huntsman Textile Effects (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. Shanghai No. 2 Branch Company

 

SC is known to have the following related companies: (internet sources)

·         Huntsman Textile Effects (China) Co., Ltd.

Huntsman (Thailand) Limited

Huntsman (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

Huntsman Chemical Trading (Shanghai) Limited

Huntsman Advanced Materials (Hong Kong) Limited

Etc.

 

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
 

 

 


HSBC Bank Qingdao Branch

AC#624000899003

 

Bank of Communications

AC#N/A

 

Relationship: Normal

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet 

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2011

as of Dec. 31, 2010

Cash & bank

890

3,690

Inventory

70,300

97,640

Accounts receivable

73,370

40,060

Advances to suppliers

490

500

Other receivables

15,460

24,360

Other current assets

450

100

 

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Current assets

160,960

166,350

Fixed assets net value

90,410

98,040

Projects under construction

90

3,370

Long term investment

0

0

Intangible assets

4,900

5,050

Other assets

0

0

 

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Total assets

256,360

272,810

 

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Short loans

2,950

0

Accounts payable

27,110

15,980

Accrued payroll

2,300

0

Other payable

148,660

141,080

Taxes payable

3,130

460

Accrued expenses

1,580

5,730

Other current liabilities

20

0

 

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Current liabilities

185,750

163,250

Long term liabilities

0

0

 

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Total liabilities

185,750

163,250

Equities

70,610

109,560

 

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Total liabilities & equities

256,360

272,810

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2011

as of Dec. 31, 2010

Turnover

232,260

214,480

Cost of goods sold

216,040

182,780

     Sales expense

4,380

3,540

     Management expense

45,570

35,700

     Finance expense

-4,620

-3,060

Profit before tax

-29,930

-4,450

Less: profit tax

0

70

Profits

-29,930

-4,520

 

 

Important Ratios

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as of Dec. 31, 2011

as of Dec. 31, 2010

*Current ratio

0.87

1.02

*Quick ratio

0.49

0.42

*Liabilities to assets

0.72

0.60

*Net profit margin (%)

-12.89

-2.11

*Return on total assets (%)

-11.67

-1.66

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

111 days

167 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

116 days

69 days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.91

0.79

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.93

0.85

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIR

l         The turnover of SC appears fairly good in its line.

l         SC’s net profit margin is fair in both years.

l         SC’s return on total assets is fair in both years.

l         SC’s cost of goods sold is average in 2010, but fairly high in 2011, comparing with its turnover.

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIR

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a normal level in 2010, but fair in 2011.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a fair level in both years.

l         The inventory of SC appears large in both years.

l         The accounts receivable of SC is maintained in an average level in 2010, but large in 2011.

l         SC’s short-term loan appears average in 2011.

l         SC’s turnover is in a fair level in 2010 and average in 2011, comparing with the size of its total assets.

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

l         The debt ratio of SC is average.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fairly stable.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered medium-sized in its line with fairly stable financial conditions. The large amount of inventory and accounts receivable could be a threat to SC’s financial condition.


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.55.56

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.52

Euro

1

Rs.69.50

 

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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