MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19.04.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

LAI  TAK  ENTERPRISES  LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

32/F., Enterprise Square Three, 39 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon

 

 

Country :

Hong Kong

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

23.01.1992.

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

15369734

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company.

 

 

Line of Business :

Importers and Exporters of all kinds of raw fabrics; woven fabrics of cotton, corduroy, denim, canvas, twill, etc.; dyed fabrics; and linen/ramie fabrics, etc.

 

 

No. of Employees :

55

 

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 :

Good

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

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

(31.03.2011)

Current Rating

(30.06.2012)

Hong Kong

A2

A2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 


 

HONG KONG - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Hong Kong has a free market economy, highly dependent on international trade and finance - the value of goods and services trade, including the sizable share of re-exports, is about four times GDP. Hong Kong levies excise duties on only four commodities, namely: hard alcohol, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil, and methyl alcohol. There are no quotas or dumping laws. Hong Kong's open economy left it exposed to the global economic slowdown that began in 2008. Although increasing integration with China, through trade, tourism, and financial links, helped it to make an initial recovery more quickly than many observers anticipated, it again faces a possible slowdown as exports to the Euro zone and US slump. The Hong Kong government is promoting the Special Administrative Region (SAR) as the site for Chinese renminbi (RMB) internationalization. Hong Kong residents are allowed to establish RMB-denominated savings accounts; RMB-denominated corporate and Chinese government bonds have been issued in Hong Kong; and RMB trade settlement is allowed. The territory far exceeded the RMB conversion quota set by Beijing for trade settlements in 2010 due to the growth of earnings from exports to the mainland. RMB deposits grew to roughly 9.1% of total system deposits in Hong Kong by the end of 2012, an increase of 59% from the previous year. The government is pursuing efforts to introduce additional use of RMB in Hong Kong financial markets and is seeking to expand the RMB quota. The mainland has long been Hong Kong's largest trading partner, accounting for about half of Hong Kong's exports by value. Hong Kong's natural resources are limited, and food and raw materials must be imported. As a result of China's easing of travel restrictions, the number of mainland tourists to the territory has surged from 4.5 million in 2001 to 34.9 million in 2012, outnumbering visitors from all other countries combined. Hong Kong has also established itself as the premier stock market for Chinese firms seeking to list abroad. In 2012 mainland Chinese companies constituted about 46.6% of the firms listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and accounted for about 57.4% of the Exchange's market capitalization. During the past decade, as Hong Kong's manufacturing industry moved to the mainland, its service industry has grown rapidly. Growth slowed to 5% in 2011, and less than 2% in 2012. Credit expansion and tight housing supply conditions caused Hong Kong property prices to rise rapidly and inflation to rise 4.1% in 2012. Lower and middle income segments of the population are increasingly unable to afford adequate housing. Hong Kong continues to link its currency closely to the US dollar, maintaining an arrangement established in 1983.

Source : CIA


Company name and address

 

LAI  TAK  ENTERPRISES  LTD.

 

 

ADDRESS:                   32/F., Enterprise Square Three, 39 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

 

PHONE:                        2798 7998,  2439 7034

 

FAX:                             2755 3669,  2724 6946

 

E-MAIL:                        textile@laitak.com

textiles@laitak.com.hk

fashion@laitak.com.hk

laitak@netvigator.com

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Managing Director:  Mr. Kong Tak Ho

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Incorporated on:             23rd January, 1992.

 

Organization:                 Private Limited Company.

 

Capital:                         Nominal:           HK$100,000.00

Issued:              HK$65,100,000.00

 

Business Category:        Importers and Exporters; Agent.

 

Annual Turnover:            HK$450-500 million.

 

Employees:                   55.

 

Main Dealing Bankers:   The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.

Standard Chartered Bank, Hong Kong Branch.

 

Banking Relation:           Satisfactory.


ADDRESS

 

Registered Head Office:-

32/F., Enterprise Square Three, 39 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

 

China Factory:-

Puning City Lai Tak Textile Corporation Ltd.

Chiwei Town Scientific Park, Puning City, Guangdong Province, China.

[Tel: 86-663-2920 238    Fax: 86-663-2930 010]

 

Holding Company:-

Lai Tak Holdings Ltd., British Virgin Islands.

 

Associated Companies:-

Beauty Top Enterprises Ltd., Hong Kong.

Billion Mart Development Ltd., Hong Kong.

Koda Development Ltd., Hong Kong.

Lai Tak Fashion Ltd., Hong Kong.

Lai Tak Printing & Dyeing Factory Ltd., Hong Kong.

 

 

BUSINESS REGISTRATION NUMBER 

 

15369734

 

 

COMPANY FILE NUMBER

 

0341737

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Managing Director:  Mr. Kong Tak Ho

 

 

CAPITAL

 

Nominal Share Capital: HK$100,000.00 (Divided into 100,000 shares of HK$1.00 each)

 

Issued Share Capital: HK$65,100,000.00

 


SHAREHOLDERS

(As per registry dated 23-01-2013)

 

            Name

 

No. of shares

Lai Tak Holdings Ltd.

Portcullis TrustNet Chambers, P.O. Box 3444, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

 

65,099,999

KONG Tak Ho

 

1

 

 

–––––––––

 

 

65,100,000

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DIRECTORS

(As per registry dated 23-01-2013)

 

            Name

            (Nationality)

 

Address

KONG Tak Ho

Flat A & B, 15/F., Tower 2 Aria, 51 Fung Shing Street, Ngau Chi Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

 

CHAN Shuk Yee

Flat A & B, 15/F., Tower 2 Aria, 51 Fung Shing Street, Ngau Chi Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

 

 

SECRETARY

(As per registry dated 23-01-2013)

 

            Name

Address

Co. No.

PA Corporate Advisory Services Ltd.

Flat B, 16/F., Empire Land Commercial Centre, 81-85 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.

0831055

 

 

HISTORY

 

The company was incorporated on 23rd January, 1992 as a private limited liability company under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.

It was originally registered under the name of Lightjet Co. Ltd. and the present style was adopted on 9th April, 1992.

Formerly the subject was located at Unit 2-3, 16/F., Tower I, Enterprise Square, 9 Sheung Yuet Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong. moved to the present address in April, 2006.

Apart from these, neither material change nor amendment has been ever traced and noted.


OPERATIONS

 

Activities:                      Importers and Exporters; Agent.

 

Lines:                           All kinds of raw fabrics; woven fabrics of cotton, corduroy, denim, canvas, twill, etc.; dyed fabrics; and linen/ramie fabrics, etc.

 

Employees:                   55.

 

Commodities Imported:   China, etc.

 

Markets:                       South Korea, Japan, other Asian countries, South Africa, Central & South America, etc.

 

Annual Turnover:            HK$450-500 million.

 

Terms/Sales:                 L/C, T/T or 30 days credit.

 

Terms/Buying:              L/C, T/T, D/P, etc.

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Nominal Share Capital:   HK$100,000.00 (Divided into 100,000 shares of HK$1.00 each)

 

Issued Share Capital:     HK$65,100,000.00

 

Mortgage or Charge (Since June 2010):  (See attachment)

 

Profit or Loss:                Business is profitable.

 

Condition:                      Keeping in an active and satisfactory manner.

 

Facilities:                      Making active use of general banking facilities.

 

Payment:                       So far so good.

 

Commercial Morality:     Satisfactory.

 

Bankers:-

The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.

Standard Chartered Bank, Hong Kong Branch.

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd., Hong Kong.

Hang Seng Bank Ltd., Hong Kong.

 

Standing:                      Good.

 

 

GENERAL

 

Lai Tak Enterprises Ltd., incorporated on 23rd January, 1992, is a wholl‑owned subsidiary of Lai Tak Holdings Ltd. which is an offshore company registered in the British Virgin Islands.

The subject is a member of the Lai Tak Group.  It is actually owned by the Kong family headed by Mr. Kong Tak Ho.  It is a textile merchant mainly trading in grey fabrics, woven fabrics of cotton, corduroy, denim, canvas, twill, dyed fabrics, and linen/ramie fabrics.

The followings are the main products of the subject:-

·         Blended (From China, Pakistan, India);

·         Corduroy - Cotton Blended;

·         Corduroy - Cotton;

·         Fabric - Blended;

·         Fabric - Linen & Ramie (From China, Pakistan, India);

·         Fabric - Linen & Ramie;

·         Knitted (From China, Pakistan, India);

·         Piecegoods - Synthetic (From China, Pakistan, India);

·         Woven (From China, Pakistan, India); &

·         Woven (From China, Pakistan, India).

It is mainly purchasing products from the PRC and supplying to garment factories in South Korea, Japan, the other Asian countries, South Africa, etc.  Through its associate Lai Tak Printing & Dyeing Factory Ltd., it operated a dyeing and printing factory at Shantou in Guangdong Province.  Now, the factory has moved to Puning, Guangdong Province, China.  Formerly, a dyeing factory was set up at Kiu Tau Wai, Ping Shan, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong.  In the early 2000’s, all the machinery equipment at Yuen Long was moved to its Shantou factory then further to its Puning factory.  The Yuen Long factory in Hong Kong now has become a warehouse.

The registered capital of the Puning factory was US$35 million and with a total investment of about US$52 million.  The factory, known as Puning City Lai Tak Textile Corporation Ltd., covers an area of about 150,000 sq.m.  It has six workshops.  The followings are the annual production capacity of the factory:-

·         Dyed & Printed Fabric --- 50 million metres;

·         Garment --- 120,000 dozens; &

·         Woven Fabric --- 30 million metres.

The total annual output amounts to US$50 million.  It has over 500 employees.

Most of the products are marketed in China and exported to the other Asian countries and South Africa.  Business is active and steady.

The subject has developed its own brand Mastina.  It operates Mastina Shops in Hong Kong retailing all kinds of garments.

The subject in Hong Kong is responsible for shipping and marketing the products of the Puning factory.  Business is good.

The subject operates from its own office located at the present address.  It also owns the other premises in Hong Kong.  The total value of the premises owned amount to HK$700 million.

As the history of the subject is over 21 years in Hong Kong, on the whole, consider it good for normal business engagements.

 


REMARKS

 

            Property information of the company and its affiliates:-

1.         Property Location:          Unit No. 19 on 11/F., Pacific Trade Centre, 2 Kai Hing Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Owner:  Lai Tak Enterprises Ltd.

Date of Purchase:  n.a.

Purchased Price:  n.a.

Incumbrances:-

Date of Mortgage

Amount Consideration

Mortgagee

Nature

22-04-1992

-

The China State Bank Ltd., Hong Kong Branch.  [Merged into Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd.]

Legal charge

 

2.         Property Location:          Unit No. 19 on 6/F., Pacific Trade Centre, 2 Kai Hing Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Owner:  Lai Tak Enterprises Ltd.

Date of Purchase:  n.a.

Purchased Price:  n.a.

Incumbrances:-

Date of Mortgage

Amount Consideration

Mortgagee

Nature

12-11-1992

-

The China State Bank Ltd., Hong Kong Branch.  [Merged into Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd.]

Legal charge

 

3.         Property Location:          Unit No. 20 on 11/F., Pacific Trade Centre, 2 Kai Hing Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Owner:  Lai Tak Enterprises Ltd.

Date of Purchase:  n.a.

Purchased Price:  n.a.

Incumbrances:-

Date of Mortgage

Amount Consideration

Mortgagee

Nature

18-02-1993

-

The China State Bank Ltd., Hong Kong Branch.  [Merged into Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd.]

Legal charge

 

 

4.         Property Location:          Unit No. 15 on the 11/F. of Pacific Trade Centre, 2 Kai Hing Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Owner:  Lai Tak Enterprises Ltd.

Date of Purchase:  n.a.

Purchased Price:  n.a.

Incumbrances:-

Date of Mortgage

Amount Consideration

Mortgagee

Nature

08-09-1995

-

The China State Bank Ltd., Hong Kong Branch.  [Merged into Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd.]

Legal charge

 

5.         Property Location:          Units 1602-1603 on 16/F., Tower I, Enterprise Square, 9 Sheung Yuet Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Owner:  Lai Tak Enterprises Ltd.

Date of Purchase:  n.a.

Purchased Price:  n.a.

Incumbrances:-

Date of Mortgage

Amount Consideration

Mortgagee

Nature

30-04-1997

-

The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.

Mortgage to secure general banking facilities

 

6.         Property Location:          House No. K44 of Stage IV of Marina Cove, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong.

Owner:  Lai Tak Enterprises Ltd.

Date of Purchase:  n.a.

Purchased Price:  n.a.

Incumbrances:-

Date of Mortgage

Amount Consideration

Mortgagee

Nature

14-07-1999

-

The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.

Mortgage to secure general banking facilities

 

7.         Property Location:          10 Fei Ngo Shan Road, Sai Kung, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Owner:  Billion Mart Development Ltd.

Date of Purchase:  n.a.

Purchased Price:  n.a.

Incumbrances:-

Date of Mortgage

Amount Consideration

Mortgagee

Nature

15-04-1998

-

Standard Chartered Bank, Hong Kong Branch.

Tripartite legal charge

 

8.         Property Location:          G/F., 1/F. & Roof and Car Parking Area, Lai Tak Group Building, 13 Kiu Wong Street, Kiu Tau Wai, Ping Shan, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong.

Owner:  Beauty Top Enterprises Ltd.

Date of Purchase:  n.a.

Purchased Price:  n.a.

Incumbrances:-

Date of Mortgage

Amount Consideration

Mortgagee

Nature

19-09-1997

-

The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.

Mortgage

 

 

MORTGAGE OR CHARGE

(Since June 2010)

 

Date

Particulars

Amount

08-06-2010

Instrument:        Charge Over Securities (2-Party)

Property:

A)         Any interests, right or property owned by the company which, at any time and for any reason, are transferred in the name of the Bank or any nominee or agent of the Bank and stand to the credit of the company’s securities account No. 339-017261

B)         All dividends, interest, distributions and other moneys derived therefrom

C)         All accretion, allotments, and other benefits accruing or arising in respect thereof.

D)         All stock, securities, moneys or property accruing or offered at any time

E)         All present and other party in respect of any of the foregoing including any rights which the chargor may have to require delivery by such clearance system or party of any of the foregoing to or to the order of, the chargor.

Mortgagee:        Hang Seng Bank Ltd., Hong Kong.

To secure owing all monies in any currency by the company to the Bank at any time, actually or contingently, in any capacity, alone or jointly with any other person

08-06-2010

Instrument:        Charge Over Securities (2-Party)

Property:

All monies & deposits now or hereafter in the time deposit account No. 379-056500 kept by the company with the Bank

Mortgagee:        Hang Seng Bank Ltd., Hong Kong.

To secure all monies & liabilities which are now or at any time hereafter may be outstanding owing or payable by the company to the Bank

22-10-2010

Instrument:        Subordination Agreement

Property:

All its right, title & interest as a creditor in respect of the Subordinated Load and of and in the relevant Agreements and the full benefit and right to receive and recover the Subordinated Load and the full benefit of all other provisions, powers and covenants whatsoever contained in the applicable Agreements

Mortgagee:        Hang Seng Bank Ltd., Hong Kong.

As security for the payment of the aggregate principal amount advanced pursuant to the term loan facility of up to principal amount of HK$38,000,000 granted by the Lender to Koda Development Ltd. and all other moneys due or to become due to the lender under the Agreement or any Security Document

03-12-2010

Instrument:        Security Over Deposits

Property:

Deposit & the interest thereon together with any other moneys or deposits placed with the Bank from time to time at any offices

Mortgagee:        The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.

Amount secured


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.54.03

UK Pound

1

Rs.82.43

Euro

1

Rs.70.49

 

 

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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