MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

07.11.2012

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

PURSEWORLD LEATHERGOODS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

 

91 Princess Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 4ht.

 

 

 

 

Country :

United Kingdom

 

 

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2011

 

 

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

27.10.1992

 

 

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

02759152

 

 

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited

 

 

 

 

Line of Business :

General Business Classification: Wholesalers of other goods incfurniture, papers & magazines, leather, sports& fancy goods, jewellery..

 

 

 

 

No. of Employees :

Not Available

 

 

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

 

Status :

Satisfactory

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

Litigation :

Clear

 

NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – June 30th, 2012

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.03.2011)

Current Rating

(30.06.2012)

United Kingdom

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

UNITED KINGDOM - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

The UK, a leading trading power and financial center, is the third largest economy in Europe after Germany and France. Over the past two decades, the government has greatly reduced public ownership and contained the growth of social welfare programs. Agriculture is intensive, highly mechanized, and efficient by European standards, producing about 60% of food needs with less than 2% of the labor force. The UK has large coal, natural gas, and oil resources, but its oil and natural gas reserves are declining and the UK became a net importer of energy in 2005. Services, particularly banking, insurance, and business services, account by far for the largest proportion of GDP while industry continues to decline in importance. After emerging from recession in 1992, Britain's economy enjoyed the longest period of expansion on record during which time growth outpaced most of Western Europe. In 2008, however, the global financial crisis hit the economy particularly hard, due to the importance of its financial sector. Sharply declining home prices, high consumer debt, and the global economic slowdown compounded Britain's economic problems, pushing the economy into recession in the latter half of 2008 and prompting the then BROWN (Labour) government to implement a number of measures to stimulate the economy and stabilize the financial markets; these include nationalizing parts of the banking system, temporarily cutting taxes, suspending public sector borrowing rules, and moving forward public spending on capital projects. Facing burgeoning public deficits and debt levels, in 2010 the CAMERON-led coalition government (between Conservatives and Liberal Democrats) initiated a five-year austerity program, which aims to lower London's budget deficit from over 10% of GDP in 2010 to nearly 1% by 2015. In November 2011, Chancellor of the Exchequer George OSBORNE announced additional austerity measures through 2017 because of slower-than-expected economic growth and the impact of the euro-zone debt crisis. The CAMERON government raised the value added tax from 17.5% to 20% in 2011. It has pledged to reduce the corporation tax rate to 23% by 2015. The Bank of England (BoE) implemented an asset purchase program of up to £325 billion (approximately $525 billion) as of February 2011. During times of economic crisis, the BoE coordinates interest rate moves with the European Central Bank, but Britain remains outside the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU).

Source : CIA

 

 


Company Identification Details

 

Subject Reported on

PURSEWORLD LEATHERGOODS LIMITED

Registration Number

02759152

Address

UNIT 6, PICCADILLY TRADING ESTATE, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M1 2NP.

Telephone

01612738008

Facsimile

01612733883

 

 

 

Official Company Data

 

 

Legal Form

Private Limited

Registration Number

02759152

Subject Status

Trading

Date of Incorporation

27/10/1992

Registered Office

91 PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 4HT.

Date of Last Annual Return to Registry

27/10/2012

Accounts

The last filed accounts at Companies House are those to 31/03/2011

Accounting Reference Date

31/03

 

 

 

Operations

 

 

Activities

General Business Classification: Wholesalers of other goods incfurniture,papers&magazines,leather,sports& fancy goods,jewellery..

Nace Code

5116

Bankers

MIDLAND BANK

Auditors

Guest & Co

 

 

 

 

Previous Searches

 

Search History Summary

 

Last 3 Months

Last 6 Months

Last 12 Months

0

0

0

 

Search History Details

 

The Search History Details shows details of the most recent 40 searches

 

Date

Description

08/04/2010

Miscellaneous

 

 

 

Public Record Information

 

 

Summary of CCJ's/Scottish Decrees

 

No CCJs/Scottish Decrees are recorded in our file.

 

 

 

Summary of Mortgages, Charges and Satisfactions

 

 

Total Number of Mortgages/Charges Registered

3

Number Outstanding

1

Number Partially Satisfied

0

Number Satisfied

2

 

 

Date of Latest Mortgage Created

18/02/2008

Date of Latest Satisfaction

15/07/2010

 

 

 

Details of most recent Mortgages, Charges and Satisfactions

 

 

Date Fully
Satisfied

Date
Registered

Date
Created

Charge
Description

Form Type

Lender

 

21/02/2008

18/02/2008

Debenture

395

Hsbc Bank Plc

15/07/2010

03/08/1995

27/07/1995

Mortgage Debenture

395

Singer & Friedlander Limited

15/07/2010

29/12/1993

22/12/1993

Debenture

395

Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland N.V.

 

It should be noted that there is no legal requirement to file satisfaction details of mortgages/charges at Companies House.

 

 

 

Other Filings and Notices

 

 

Date

Source

Description

 

09/12/2011

Companies House Gazette

All documents required to be delivered to the registrar under section 441 (annual accounts and reports)

20/05/1993

Companies House Gazette

Change among directors of a company

13/05/1993

Companies House Gazette

Change among directors of a company

 

 

 

Company Secretary

 

 

Secretary

MRS LILIAN WEA WIN LO

Service Address

9 LEACONFIELD DRIVE, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, M28 2WE.

Country of Origin

UNITED KINGDOM

Appointment Date

27/10/1992

 

 

 

Directors

 

 

Director

MR RONNIE TAI CHEONG LAM

Service Address

14 CROSSFIELD DRIVE, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M28 1GP.

Country of Origin

UNITED KINGDOM

Date of Birth

13/05/1951

Appointment Date

12/05/1993


Director


MRS QUEEENIE KIT MAN LAM

Service Address

14 CROSSFIELD DRIVE, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M28 1GP.

Country of Origin

UNITED KINGDOM

Date of Birth

09/12/1959

Appointment Date

27/10/1992


Sales Director


MR WILLIAM HIN KWONG LO

Service Address

9 LEACONFIELD DRIVE, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, M28 2WE.

Country of Origin

UNITED KINGDOM

Date of Birth

30/03/1957

Appointment Date

12/05/1993

 

 

 

Share Capital

 

 

Shares

Ordinary GBP 1.00

Issued Number

1,000

Principal Shareholder

250 Queeenie Kit Man Lam

 

250 LilianWea Win Lo

 

250 Ronnie Tai Cheong Lam

 

250 William HinKwong Lo

 

The above reflects the principle shareholder(s) by number of shares held, irrespective of share classification type.

 

 

 

Financial Data– Statutory Accounts

 

 

Profit & Loss Accounts are not available for companies categorised as small companies under the companies act.

 

For annual accounts images, view the

 

Balance Sheet

 

The following figures are shown in units of 1000

 

Number of Weeks

52

52

52

52

Accounts Date

31/03/2011

31/03/2010

31/03/2009

31/03/2008

Currency

GBP

GBP

GBP

GBP

TOTAL FIXED ASSETS

251

257

64

73

Tangible Assets

251

257

64

72

Intangible Assets

 

 

 

1

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

2460

2640

2517

3340

Trade debtors

595

443

529

689

Stocks

314

405

450

413

Other Current Assets

1551

1792

1538

2238

Cash

1551

1792

1538

2238

TOTAL ASSETS

2711

2897

2581

3413

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

1500

1558

1470

1468

Trade creditors

1500

1558

1470

1468

WORKING CAPITAL

960

1082

1047

1872

TOTAL LONG TERM LIABS

4

4

6

7

NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)

1207

1335

1105

1938

SHARE CAPITAL + RESERVES

1207

1335

1105

1938

Share Cap + Sundry Res

1

1

1

1

Profit and Loss account

1206

1334

1104

1937

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

1207

1335

1105

1938

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

1211

1339

1111

1945

 

Financial Comparison

 

The following figures are shown in units of 1000

 

Number of Weeks

52

52

52

52

Accounts Date

31/03/2011

31/03/2010

31/03/2009

31/03/2008

Currency

GBP

GBP

GBP

GBP

Liquid Assets

2146

2235

2067

2927

Net Working Capital

960

1082

1047

1872

Other Deferred Liabs

4

4

6

7

Tangible Net Worth(T.N.W)

1207

1335

1105

1937

Equity

1207

1335

1105

1938

Number of Years Trading

19

18

17

16

 

Key Credit Ratios

 

The following figures are shown as Ratios or Percentages

 

Accounts Date

31/03/2011

31/03/2010

31/03/2009

31/03/2008

Current Ratio

1.6

1.7

1.7

2.3

Quick Ratio

1.4

1.4

1.4

2

T.N.W/Total Assets%

44.5

46.1

42.8

56.8

Equity Gearing%

80.3

85.5

74.9

131.4

 

 

Key Industry Sector Trends

 

 

Year

2012

2011

2010

2009

Sample Size

2201

13603

13749

13708

Pre-Tax Profit Margin

9

6.6

6.5

6

Current Ratio

1.7

1.6

1.6

1.6

Borrowing Ratio

29.2

78.3

62.1

57.6

Return on Capital

43.8

38.3

46.6

45.5

Creditors Days

68

132

202

192

 

Above figures relate to companies in 2003 Standard Industry Classification (Nace) sector : Wholesale on a fee or contract basis

 

 

 

Financial Summary

 

 

Auditors Qualification

The company has taken advantage of exemptions under the Companies Act such that the accounts have not been audited or examined.

 

No Turnover

The company's balance sheet total is less than GBP 5,600,000 and is a medium sized company as defined by the Companies Act. It is not required to disclose turnover but it is likely to be in the range of GBP 2,800,000 - GBP 11,200,000.

 

No Pre-Tax Profit

The Company is exempt from the requirement to file a Profit Loss Account. We note that the difference on the Profit and Loss Account shownon the Balance Sheet is GBP 128,000 decrease. This suggests that the Company may have made a post-tax loss of GBP 128,000.

 

Working Capital

The subject's working capital decreased by 11 % in the period but remains positive.

 

Net Worth

Net worth reduced by GBP 128,000 during the period and now stands at GBP 1,207,000.

 

Fixed Assets

The subject's fixed assets reduced during the year by GBP 6,000 to GBP 251,000 and are now 9 % of total assets compared with 8 % in the previous year.

 


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.54.59

UK Pound

1

Rs.87.31

Euro

1

Rs.69.86

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

PRL

 

 

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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