MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

13.02.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GERALD METALS SA

 

 

Registered Office :

Rue de la Gare 29 1110 Morges/VD

 

 

Country :

Switzerland

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

03.03.1976

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

550.0.106.800-6 / 68359

 

 

Legal Form :

Company limited by shares

 

 

Line of Business :

Trading in metal products.

 

 

No. of Employees :

25

 

 

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 :

Unknown

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)

Switzerland

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

SWITZERLAND - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Switzerland is a peaceful, prosperous, and modern market economy with low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force, and a per capita GDP among the highest in the world. Switzerland's economy benefits from a highly developed service sector, led by financial services, and a manufacturing industry that specializes in high-technology, knowledge-based production. Its economic and political stability, transparent legal system, exceptional infrastructure, efficient capital markets, and low corporate tax rates also make Switzerland one of the world's most competitive economies. The Swiss have brought their economic practices largely into conformity with the EU's, to enhance their international competitiveness, but some trade protectionism remains, particularly for its small agricultural sector. The fate of the Swiss economy is tightly linked to that of its neighbors in the euro zone, which purchases half of all Swiss exports. The global financial crisis of 2008 and resulting economic downturn in 2009 stalled export demand and put Switzerland in a recession. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) during this period effectively implemented a zero-interest rate policy to boost the economy as well as prevent appreciation of the franc, and Switzerland's economy recovered in 2010 with 2.7% growth. The sovereign debt crises currently unfolding in neighboring euro-zone countries pose a significant risk to Switzerland's financial stability and are driving up demand for the Swiss franc by investors seeking a safehaven currency. The independent SNB has upheld its zero-interest rate policy and conducted major market interventions to prevent further appreciation of the Swiss franc, but parliamentarians have urged it to do more to weaken the currency. The franc's strength has made Swiss exports less competitive and weakened the country's growth outlook; GDP growth fell to 2.1% in 2011. Switzerland has also come under increasing pressure from individual neighboring countries, the EU, the US, and international institutions to reform its banking secrecy laws. Consequently, the government agreed to conform to OECD regulations on administrative assistance in tax matters, including tax evasion. The government has renegotiated its double taxation agreements with numerous countries, including the US, to incorporate the OECD standard, and in 2011 it reached deals with Germany and the UK to resolve outstanding issues, particularly the possibility of imposing taxes on bank deposits held by foreigners. These steps will have a lasting impact on Switzerland's long history of bank secrecy.

Source : CIA


Company name and address

 

Gerald metals SA

 

Operating address:

Rue de la Gare 29

1110 Morges/VD

Switzerland/CH

 

Telephone:                    021 8113300

Fax:                             021 8113301

 

Web site:                      https://www.gerald.com

 

VAT-No.:                      CHE107884163

 

 

Profile

 

Established:                  1976

Line of Business:           Trade brokers

Industry Division:           Wholesale trade

Industry-code (NACE):   4612       Agents involved in the sale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals

Import/Export:               Agency

Banks:                         UBS Ltd

                                    CS Credit Suisse

                                    Chase Manhatten Bank Genève

 

 

Operational Figures

 

Coverage:                     Company

Figures:                        approximately

Employees:                  25

 

 

Activity

 

The business activities includes trading in metal products.

 

 

Real Estate

 

Information on property ownership was not available.

 

 

Company Register

 

Company No:                550.0.106.800-6 / 68359

Legal form:                    Company limited by shares

Registration:                 03.03.1976

Legal status:                 active

Responsible Register:    Registre du commerce du canton de Vaud

History:                        Date of Statutes: 03.11.1995

                                    Date of Incorporation Statutes: 27.02.1976

                                    Date of Statutes: 17.03.2011

                                    Date of Statutes: 11.03.2003

 

Entry          Deleted      Name

21.03.2011                    Gerald metals SA

                  21.03.2011  Gerald metals S.A.

 

Entry          Deleted      Legal domicile

13.03.2003                    Morges, Switzerland

                  13.03.2003  Renens (VD), Switzerland

 

Entry          Deleted      Address

13.03.2003                    Rue de la Gare 29, 1110 Morges/VD, Switzerland/CH

 

Entry          Deleted      Capital

active                           Share Capital CHF 250'000, paidup CHF 250'000

 

Entry          Deleted      Capital Structure

active                           250 Registered shares with restricted transferability of CHF 1'000.--

 

Entry          Deleted      Activity (original Language)

active                           Commerce de matières premières, en particulier de minerais et métaux.

 

Entry          Deleted      Remarks (original Language)

active                           Publishing authority: Feuille officielle suisse du commerce.

 

 

Official Administration

 

Title                                           Name

President                                    Craig Dean, Origin: Thônex, Switzerland, Residential address: Fairfield, United States of America, joint signature of two, Registered since: 19.05.2011

Director                                       Jean Baudois, Origin: Morens, France, Residential address: Lonay, Switzerland, joint signature of two

Director                                       Nicolas C. Ulmer, Origin: Steckborn, Switzerland, Residential address: Founex, Switzerland, joint signature of two

 

 

Management

 

Title                                           Name

Member with procuration              Lucienne Pittet, Origin: Villars-le-Terroir, Switzerland, Residential address: Crissier, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 19.05.2011

 

 

External Positions

 

Title                                           Name

Auditor                                        Deloitte SA, Residential address: Lausanne, Switzerland

 

 

Ultimate Parent Company

 

Name:                          Gerald metals Inc.

City/Country:                 Stamford, United States of America/US

 

 

Owner/-s

 

No. of Owner/-s:            1

Owner:                         The company is foreign owned.

 

Class:                          100%

Name:                          Gerald metals Inc.

City/Country:                 Stamford, United States of America/US

Interest:                        100.00% voting right, 100.00% capital interest

 

 

Investments

 

It is believed that the company has no investments.

 

 

Legal Actions

 

Control date       Year                       No.             Amount CHF     Status

29.02.2012          2012                           0

29.02.2012          2011                           0

29.02.2012          2010                           0

29.02.2012          2009                           0

29.02.2012          2008                           0

04.01.2011          2007                           0

04.01.2011          2006                           0

 

An updated legal action check is only available against proof of interest. e.g. a copy of an enquiry letter, and order or invoice relating to the subject company.

 

 

Credit Information

 

Financial Statements:    The company does not disclose any financial statements. Third parties are not permitted any insight into the financial affairs. It is therefore difficult to make a proper assessment of the actual situation.

 

Financial Situation:        The financial situation is in order.

 

Payment experiences:   Payments are made with arranged conditions.

 

 

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.53.96

UK Pound

1

Rs.84.49

Euro

1

Rs.72.23

 

 

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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