MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

27.11.2012

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

BENOZ INTERCONTINENTAL COMPANY LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

132A, Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos Island, Lagos

 

 

Country :

Nigeria

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

23.03.1985

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

RC: 69873

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Import and supply of Fiat & Mercedes Truck, Fiat Cars & Lada Spare Parts, Vehicle parts and Silencers.

 

 

No. of Employees :

15 Employees         

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Status :

Good

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

Litigation :

Clear

 

NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – June 30th, 2012

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.03.2012)

Current Rating

(30.06.2012)

Nigeria

B1

B1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

 


NIGERIA - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Oil-rich Nigeria has been hobbled by political instability, corruption, inadequate infrastructure, and poor macroeconomic management, but in 2008 began pursuing economic reforms. Nigeria's former military rulers failed to diversify the economy away from its overdependence on the capital-intensive oil sector, which provides 95% of foreign exchange earnings and about 80% of budgetary revenues. Following the signing of an IMF stand-by agreement in August 2000, Nigeria received a debt-restructuring deal from the Paris Club and a $1 billion credit from the IMF, both contingent on economic reforms. Nigeria pulled out of its IMF program in April 2002, after failing to meet spending and exchange rate targets, making it ineligible for additional debt forgiveness from the Paris Club. In November 2005, Abuja won Paris Club approval for a debt-relief deal that eliminated $18 billion of debt in exchange for $12 billion in payments - a total package worth $30 billion of Nigeria's total $37 billion external debt. Since 2008 the government has begun to show the political will to implement the market-oriented reforms urged by the IMF, such as modernizing the banking system, removing subsidies, and resolving regional disputes over the distribution of earnings from the oil industry. GDP rose strongly in 2007-11 because of growth in non-oil sectors and robust global crude oil prices. President JONATHAN has established an economic team that includes experienced and reputable members and has announced plans to increase transparency, diversify economic growth, and improve fiscal management. Lack of infrastructure and slow implementation of reforms are key impediments to growth. The government is working toward developing stronger public-private partnerships for roads, agriculture, and power. Nigeria's financial sector was hurt by the global financial and economic crises, but the Central Bank governor has taken measures to restructure and strengthen the sector to include imposing mandatory higher minimum capital requirements.

Source : CIA

 

 

COMPANY NAME

 

BENOZ INTERCONTINENTAL COMPANY LIMITED

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

The company is engaged in import and supply of Fiat & Mercedes Truck, Fiat Cars & Lada Spare Parts, Vehicle parts and Silencers. Car parts and Accessories, business activities such as  Injector Elements, Nozzles And Valves etc. 

 

 

COMPANY LOCATION

 

The company is located in a commercial area at 226, Kirikiri Road, Olodi-Apapa, Lagos.

 

 

IDENTIFICATION

 

COMPANY NAME:                                 BENOZ INTERCONTINENTAL COMPANY LIMITED

REGISTERED NAME:                            BENOZ INTERCONTINENTAL COMPANY LIMITED

REGISTERED ADDRESS:                      132A, Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos Island, Lagos.

HEAD OFFICE ADDRESS:                     226, KiriKiri Road, Olodi, Apapa, Lagos-Nigeria.

TELEPHONE(S):                                    234-1-5450632, 5873753

E-MAIL:                                                frank_benozinterco@yahoo.com

POSTAL ADDRESS:                             P. O. Box 3603, Apapa, Lagos

PRIMARY CONTACT:                            Mrs Adisi Patience

 

Currency: All monetary quoted in this report are in Nigerian Naira, the local currency or unless otherwise stated. The exchange rate is N150 to 1 US $.

  

 

SUMMARY

 

NATURE OF PREMISES:                       Rented office space as corporate/head office occupying approximately 250 square metres.

DATE INCORPORATED:                       23rd March 1985

YEAR BEGAN OPERATION:                  1985

LEGAL FORM:                                      Private Limited Company

REGISTRATION NO:                             RC: 69873

SHARE CAPITAL:                                 N100, 000.00

ALLOTTED SHARE CAPITAL:               N100, 000.00

PAID-UP CAPITAL                                N100, 000.00

STAFF STRENGHT:                              Over 15                

 

SHAREHOLDERS (CURRENT)

 

1.  Benjamin Ozoadibe                                               

      132A, Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos-Nigeria.

 

2.  Katerine Ozoadibe

      132A, Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos-Nigeria.

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

1.  Benjamin Ozoadibe                                               

 

2.  Katerine Ozoadibe

 

 

MANAGEMENT PROFILE

 

S/N

Name

Position

1.

Mr. Benjamin Ozoadibe

MD/CEO

2.

Katerine Ozoadibe

Executive Director

3.

Mr. Okechuchwu

Manager

4.

Mrs. Adisi Patience

Marketing Executive

 

 

BACKGROUND

 

Benoz Intercontinental Company Limited was incorporated on 23rd March, 1985 with registration number RC: 69873.  It occupies office space comprises 3 rooms on ground floor of a storey building located at 226, Kirikiri Road, Olodi-Apapa, Lagos. The company has over 15 members of staff.  The building is painted brown, fenced and has a gate painted ash.

The company is engaged in import and supply of Fiat & Mercedes Truck, Fiat Cars & Lada Spare Parts, Vehicle parts and Silencers. Car parts and Accessories, business activities such as Injector Elements, Nozzles And Valves etc. 

 

We spoke with the Marketing Executive, Mrs. Patience Adisi, (234-8050529512) who confirmed the company’s line of business and stated that she could not disclose any information without due approval from the management and that the Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Benjamin Ozoadibe who is in best position to disclose information about the company was not available at that time. Meanwhile, her correct name is ADISI PATIENCE and not ADASI PATIENCE as stated in our previous report. The company address provided is the registered address.

 

Conclusion: Based on our visit, available information and brief discussion with Mrs. Adisi Patience, we are of the opinion that the company engages in legitimate business. As such, any business relationship will likely be beneficial.

 

BRANCH OFFICES

 

1.       Zone A, Block 17, Shop 75, Aspamda, Trade Fair, Complex, Badagry express Way, Lagos.

2.       Zone B, Block 14, Shop 99/100, Aspamda, Trade Fair, Complex, Badagry Express Way,

Lagos. Telephone No. 234-1-3208764, 07072212241

 

 

COUNTRY OF IMPORT/EXPORT

 

·         United States of America

·         United Kingdom

·         South Africa

 

TYPES OF CUSTOMERS

 

General Public, Group of Companies, Local Authorities

 

BANKER

 

The company operates current account with the Guaranty Trust Bank, further details on this were not provided at the time of our visit.

 

 

 

 

CLIENTS

 

General Public, Group of Companies, Local Authorities

 

PERFORMANCE RANKING

 

* Quality of Management:           GOOD

* Ethics & Integrity:                    GOOD

* Ownership Structure:                GOOD

 

FINANCES:

 

Subject Audited Accounts was not available as at the time of compiling this report. However, based on the industry the company belongs to and services rendered, the company’s estimated turnover could be put at $2 Million (Two Million Dollars).

 

 

INDUSTRIAL OVERVIEW/ OPERATING

ENVIRONMENT

 

There are many opportunities in this sector of the economy. This could be largely achieved through Foreign Companies joint ventures with Nigerian companies, with adequate Training/Technical Assistance - Provision of training facilities for a large work force indirectly engaged in the Sub-Sector of the economy. This sector of the economy has great potentials for intending investors.

 

 

CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money

Laundering & Terrorism)

 

Public Notice from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, Nigerian Prison Service, Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), National Agency for Food & Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) Etc.

 

No negative information on subject from the above agencies.

 

OFFICIAL REMARKS

 

Having carried out all necessary verifications on the company, our investigations revealed that Benoz Intercontinental Company Limited is duly registered in Nigeria with a registered address at 132A, Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos Island, Lagos while its operational address is at 226, Kirikiri Road, Olodi, Apapa, Lagos-Nigeria.

 

The company is into genuine business transactions.  It is an on-going concern. 

 

Information contained in the report is mostly from secondary sources.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.55.70

UK Pound

1

Rs.89.34

Euro

1

Rs.72.35

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

NLM

 

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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