MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

21.11.2012

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GREAT WESTERN CORPORATION PTY LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

Level 6, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000

 

 

Country :

Australia

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.06.2011

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

22.04.1994

 

 

Legal Form :

Australian Proprietary Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in multiple businesses Like, Excel Agriculture, GWC Property Group, Great Western Manufacturing, Great Western Tillage Etc .

 

 

No. of Employees :

256

 

 

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 :

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 – June 30th, 2012

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.03.2012)

Current Rating

(30.06.2012)

Australia

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

Australia - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Australia's abundant and diverse natural resources attract high levels of foreign investment and include extensive reserves of coal, iron ore, copper, gold, natural gas, uranium, and renewable energy sources. A series of major investments, such as the US$40 billion Gorgon Liquid Natural Gas project, will significantly expand the resources sector. Australia also has a large services sector and is a significant exporter of natural resources, energy, and food. Key tenets of Australia''s trade policy include support for open trade and the successful culmination of the Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations, particularly for agriculture and services. The Australian economy grew for 17 consecutive years before the global financial crisis. Subsequently, the former RUDD government introduced a fiscal stimulus package worth over US$50 billion to offset the effect of the slowing world economy, while the Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates to historic lows. These policies - and continued demand for commodities, especially from China - helped the Australian economy rebound after just one quarter of negative growth. The economy grew by 1.4% during 2009 - the best performance in the OECD - by 2.7% in 2010, and by 1.8% in 2011. Unemployment, originally expected to reach 8-10%, peaked at 5.7% in late 2009 and fell to 5.0% in 2011. As a result of an improved economy, the budget deficit is expected to peak below 4.2% of GDP and the government could return to budget surpluses as early as 2015. Australia was one of the first advanced economies to raise interest rates, with seven rate hikes between October 2009 and November 2010. The GILLARD government is focused on raising Australia''s economic productivity to ensure the sustainability of growth, and continues to manage the symbiotic, but sometimes tense, economic relationship with China. Australia is engaged in the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks and ongoing free trade agreement negotiations with China, Japan, and Korea.

 

Source : CIA

 


IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Verified Address

Subject name :                          GREAT WESTERN CORPORATION PTY LTD

Other style / Business name :     WESTCO TRUCK SALES / WESTCO TRUCK SALES (QLD) / AGPOINT

AUSTRALIA / EXCEL AGRICULTURE / GREAT WESTERN

MANUFACTURING / GREAT WESTERN TILLAGE

Business address :                    Level 6, 12 Creek Street

Town :                                       Brisbane

Province :                                  Queensland

Zip/postal code :                        4000

Country :                                   Australia

Tel :                                          +61 7 30072600

Fax :                                         +61 7 32298408

Website :                                  www.greatwesterncorp.com.au

Registered address :                  Level 6, 12 Creek Street

Town :                                       Brisbane

Province :                                  Queensland

Zip/postal code :                        4000

Country :                                   Australia

Postal address :                        GPO Box 514

Town :                                       Brisbane

Province :                                  Queensland

Zip/postal code :                        4001

Country :                                   Australia

 

 

SUMMARY DETAILS

 

Executive Summary

Date founded or registered :                    22/04/1994

Legal form :                                           Australian Proprietary Company

Chief executive :                                    Andrew John Thornton

Issued & paid up capital :                       AUD 6,000,000

Sales turnover :                                     AUD 108,208,887.56 (Non-consolidated 12 months, 30/06/2011)

Net income :                                          AUD 4,203,638.75 (Non-consolidated 12 months, 30/06/2011)

Total fixed assets :                                 AUD 36,043,729.53 (Non-consolidated 12 months, 30/06/2011)

Line of business :                                   The Subject operates multiple businesses which includes:

- Westco Truck Sales, a truck dealer

- Agpoint Australia, a manufacturer, importer, exporter and wholesaler of

agricultural tillage tools

- Excel Agriculture, a designer and retailer of agricultural machinery

- Great Western Tillage, an importer and wholesaler of agricultural tillage tools

- Great Western Manufacturing, a general engineering and fabrication business.

Staff employed :                                     256 employees

 

Company Analysis

 

Country risk :                             Country risk is minimal

Operation trend :                        Operational trend is progressing

Management experience :           Management is adequately experienced

Financial performance :              Financial performance is good

Organization structure :              Organizational structure is stable

Detrimental :                              No detrimental found

Payment history :                      No payment delays noted

 

 

STATUTORY DETAILS

 

Registry Data

Registration date :                                              22/04/1994

Legal form :                                                       Australian Proprietary Company

Registration no Australian Company Number:       064434475

Registered authority :                                         Australian Securities & Investments Commission

Fiscal/ Tax no :                                                  Australian Business Number: 91064434475

Registry status :                                                            Live/Active

Previous name :                                                 BNB GROUP PTY LTD (initial)

Change of legal form :                                         None reported.

 

 

MANAGEMENT / DIRECTORS

 

Key Management

Name :                                      Andrew John Thornton

Designation :                             Joint Managing Director

Name :                                      Christopher Ian Thornton

Designation :                             Joint Managing Director

Name :                                      Jonathon Charles Gerrad Skinner

Designation :                             Chief Financial Officer

 

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS/ OTHER APPOINTMENTS

 

Appointments

Name :                          Andrew John Thornton

Designation :                 Director

Appointment date :         23/06/05

Address :                      176 Main Road

Wellington Point, QLD 4160

Australia

Biography :                    Born on 02-10-1968 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Name :                          Richard James Thornton

Designation :                 Director

Appointment date :         04/06/10

Address :                      10 Ormond Street

Ascot, QLD 4007

Australia

Biography :                    Born on 25-01-1973 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Name :                          John Nicholas Thornton

Designation :                 Director

Appointment date :         04/06/10

Address :                      20 Atkinson Street

Hamilton, QLD 4007

Australia

Biography :                    Born on 10-01-1980 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Name :                          Christopher Ian Thornton

Designation :                 Director

Appointment date :         10/05/07

Address :                      11 Bradys Road

Highfields, QLD 4352

Australia

Biography :                    Born on 22-10-1971 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Name :                          Yuen Yiew Wong

Designation :                 Company Secretary

Appointment date :         22/04/94

Address :                      Unit 64, 1 Goodwin Street

Kangaroo Point, QLD 4169

Australia

Biography :                    Born on 09-09-1946 in Singapore.

Name :                          Jonathon Charles Gerrad Skinner

Designation :                 Company Secretary

Appointment date :         07/07/99

Address :                      12 Wentworth Place

Carindale, QLD 4152

Australia

Biography :                    Born on 07-12-1968 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Staff employed :             256 employees

 

 

SHARE CAPITAL

 

Composition

Authorized Capital :        AUD 6,000,000

No of shares :                1,000,000 Ordinary Shares / 1,000 A Class Redeemable Preference Shares

Share par value :            AUD 1 for Ordinary Share / AUD 5,000 for A Class Redeemable Preference

Share

Issued capital :              AUD 6,000,000

Paid up capital :             AUD 6,000,000

 

 

OWNERSHIP / SHAREHOLDERS

 

How listed :                   Full List

Composition

Shareholder name :        GWC HOLDINGS PTY LTD

Address :                      Level 6, 12 Creek Street

Brisbane, QLD 4000

Australia

No. of shares :               1,000,000 Ordinary Shares / 1,000 A Class Redeemable Preference Shares

% of shares : 100%

 

 

RELATED COMPANIES & CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS

 

Structure

Name :                          GWC HOLDINGS PTY LTD

Affiliation type :              Parent Company

Address :                      Level 6, 12 Creek Street

Brisbane, QLD 4000

Australia

 

 

BANK & MORTGAGES

 

Bank Details

Name of bank :              Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Address :                      Australia

Account details :            Current Account

Name of bank :              National Australia Bank

Address :                      Australia

Account details :            Current Account

Comments :                  It is generally not the policy of local banks to provide credit status information to non related parties, however interested parties would be advised to consult first with the Subject if banker's references are required.

Mortgages :                   None reported.

Legal Fillings

Bankruptcy fillings :        None reported.

Court judgements :         None reported.

Tax liens :                     None reported.

Others :                        None reported.

 

 


FINANCIAL DATA

 

Description

Source of financial statement :                Commercial Registry Filings

Financial statement date :                      30/06/11

Type of accounts :                                 Full audited

Currency :                                             Australia Dollar (AUD)

Exchange rate :                                     1 USD = AUD 0.97 as of 16-11-2012

Summarized Financial Information

Consolidation type :                   Non Consolidated                       Non Consolidated

Currency :                                 Australia Dollar (AUD)                Australia Dollar (AUD)

Denomination :                          (x1) One                                    (x1) One

Date of financial year end :          30/06/11                                    30/06/10

Length of accounts :                   12 months                                 12 months

Sale turnover / Income :             108,208,887.56              98,801,673.33

Gross profit :                             24,286,337.20                            20,144,252.50

Profit before tax :                       6,012,020.01                             3,514,983.52

Net income :                              4,203,638.75                             2,503,172.37

Non current assets :                   6,148,973.18                             4,715,916.69

Current assets :                                     29,894,756.35                            29,069,702.29

Inventories :                               17,025,094.28                            17,670,489.00

Total assets :                            36,043,729.53                            33,785,618.98

Current liabilities :                      9,303,729.84                             8,989,258.04

Non current liabilities :                890,102.00                                3,150,102.00

Total liabilities :                          10,193,831.84                            12,139,360.04

Share equity :                            25,849,897.69                            21,646,258.94

Retained earning :                      19,849,897.69                            15,646,258.94

 

 

OPERATION DETAILS

 

Main activities : The Subject is engaged in multiple businesses which include:

Excel Agriculture: Excel Agriculture is engaged in the supply and support of

agricultural machinery to the farming industries.

GWC Property Group: GWC Property Group is an investor and manager of

commercial properties.

Great Western Manufacturing: Great Western Manufacturing is a metal

fabricators, machinists, manufacturers and finishers. G W Manufacturing is

equipped to build and supply assemblies or component for virtually any

product made from metal.

Great Western Tillage: Great Western Tillage is a supplier of agricultural

tillage equipment through its comprehensive agricultural dealer network.

Leader Truck Bodies: Leader Truck Bodies is a supplier of cattle crates,

tray bodies, tippers and other truck bodies for commercial vehicles.

Westco Truck Sales: Westco Truck Sales is a commercial vehicle motor

dealer which supports both individual and fleet truck needs. Westco sells

and supports the Freightliner, Mercedes Benz, Stirling, Fuso and UD truck

brands.

Agpoint Australia: A manufacturer, importer, exporter and wholesaler of

agricultural tillage/harvest tools.

The Subject serves mining, agriculture, public utilities, manufacturing, and

transport industries.

The Subject operates as a subsidiary of GWC Holdings Pty Ltd.

Product & services : Harvest equipment

Harvest tools: Crop Lifters, Guards, Knife Heads, Knife Kits, Knife Sets,

Wear Bars, Rollers & Spacers

Tillage tools: Blades, Bolts, Discs & Coulters, Harrows, Points & Sweeps,

Row Crop, Tyne Assemblies, Wear Enhanced

Agricultural tillage equipment

Metal products

Truck parts

Trucks

Brand : Excel Agriculture

GWC Property Group

Great Western Manufacturing

Great Western Tillage

AgPoint Australia

Leader Truck Bodies

Westco Truck Sales

Purchases

International : Worldwide

Sales

Local : Yes

International : Worldwide

Property & Assets

Premises : The Subject operates from premises located at the verified heading

address consisting of an administrative office.

Branches : In addition, the Subject operates from branch offices and production

facilities located at:

-Excel Agriculture

Cnr. Buckland & Yaldwyn Streets

Toowoomba, QLD 4350

Australia

Tel: +61 7 46369100

-GWC Property Group

Level 6, 12 Creek Street

Brisbane, QLD 4000

Australia

Tel: +61 7 30072600

-Great Western Manufacturing

Cnr. Buckland & Yaldwyn Streets

Toowoomba, QLD 4350

Australia

Tel: +61 7 46369120

-Great Western Tillage

Unit 2, 204 Strickland Road

East Bendigo, VIC 3550

Australia

Tel: +61 1800 087 871

94 Buckland Street

Toowoomba, QLD 4350

Australia

Tel: +61 7 46369150

-Leader Truck Bodies

Cnr. Buckland & Yaldwyn Streets

Toowoomba, QLD 4350

Australia

Tel: +61 7 46369120

-AgPoint Australia

Borrow Street

Freeling, SA 5372

Australia

Tel: +61 8 85253500

-Westco Truck Sales

105 Bunda Street

Cairns, QLD 4870

Australia

Tel: +61 7 40313222

129 Broadsound Road

Paget, QLD 4740

Australia

Tel: +61 7 49527777

1033 Bruce Highway

Parkhurst, QLD 4702

Australia

Tel: +61 7 49262900

Cnr. Taylor & McDougall Streets

Toowoomba, QLD 4350

Australia

Tel: +61 7 46314000

593 - 597 Ingham Road

Garbutt, QLD 4814

Australia

Tel: +61 7 47745366

 

 

SUMMARIZED COUNTRY RISK

 

Gross Domestic Products (GDP) & Economic Overview

Central bank :                                        Reserve Bank of Australia

Reserve of foreign exchange & gold :       US$ 43.879 billion

Gross domestic product - GDP :             US$ 1.586 trillion

GPP (Purchasing power parity) :             954.296 billion of International dollars

GDP per capita - current prices :             US$ 68,916

GDP - composition by sector :                agriculture: 4%

industry: 25.6%

services: 70.4%

Inflation :                                               2009: 1.8%

2010: 2.8%

2011: 3.4%

Unemployment rate :                              2009: 5.6%

2010: 5.2%

2011: 5.1%

Public debt

(General Government gross debt as

a % GDP)

: 2009: 16.9%

2010: 20.4%

2011: 22.9%

Government bond ratings : Standard & Poor's:      AAA/Stable/A-1+

Moody's rating: Aaa

Moody's outlook: STA

Market value of publicly traded

shares

: US$1.258 trillion

Largest companies in the country : Commonwealth Bank (Banking), BHP Billiton (Materials), Westpac Banking

Group (Banking), Rio Tinto (Materials), National Australia Bank (Banking),

ANZ Banking (Banking), Telstra (Telecommunications)

 

Trade & Competitiveness Overview

Total exports :               US$210.7 billion

Exports commodities :   Coal, iron ore, gold, meat, wool, alumina, wheat

Total imports :               US$187.2 billion

Imports commodities :    Machinery and transport equipment, computers and office machines,

telecommunication equipment and parts, crude oil and petroleum products

Export - major partners : Japan 18.9%, China 14.2%, South Korea 8%, US 6%, NZ 5.6%, India

5.5%, UK 4.2%

Import - major partners : China 15.5%, US 12.8%, Japan 9.6%, Singapore 5.6%, Germany 5.2%,

UK 4.3%, Thailand 4.2%

FDI Inflows :                  2008: US$46,843 million

2009: US$25,716 million

2010: US$32,472 million

FDI Outflows :                2008: US$33,604 million

2009: US$16,160 million

2010: US$26,431 million

Best countries for doing business :          10 out of 183 countries

Global competitiveness ranking :             20 (ranking by country on a basis of 142, the first is the best)

 

Country and Population Overview

Total population :           22.23 million

Total area :                    7,692,024 km2

Capital :                        Canberra

Currency :                     Australian dollars (AUD)

Internet users as % of total

population

: 76%

 

 


PAYMENT HISTORY

 

Purchase Term

Local : Prepayment, Bank transfer, D/P, Credit 30-120 days

International : L/C, Telegraphic transfer, D/P, Credit 30-120 days

Sales Term

Local : Prepayment, Bank transfer, D/P, Credit 30-120 days

International : L/C, Telegraphic transfer, D/P, Credit 30-120 days

Trade Reference/ Payment

Behaviour

Comments : As local and international trade references were not supplied, the Subject's

payment track record history cannot be appropriately determined but based

on our research, payments are believed to be met without delay.

Investigation Note

Sources : Interviews and material provided by the Subject

: Other official and local business sources


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.54.91

UK Pound

1

Rs.87.38

Euro

1

Rs.70.23

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

PDT

 

 

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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Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 

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