MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

28.01.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

OTTER GROUP PTY LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

25 Logis Boulevard, Dandenong South, Victoria, 3175

 

 

Country :

Australia

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

11.12.1951

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

004295130

 

 

Legal Form :

Australian Proprietary Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Suppliers of common nails, gun nails, screws and wire and sheet metal    products.

 

 

No. of Employees :

115 employees

 

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

(31.03.2012)

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                : OTTER GROUP PTY LTD

Business address          : 25 Logis Boulevard

Town                             : Dandenong South

Province                        : Victoria

Zip/postal code              : 3175

Country                         : Australia

Tel                                : +61 3 87872999

Fax                               : +61 3 87872989

Email                            : sales@otter.com.au

Website                        : www.otter.com.au

 

Registered address        : 25 Logis Boulevard

Town                             : Dandenong South

Province                        : Victoria

Zip/postal code              : 3175

Country                         : Australia

 

 

SUMMARY DETAILS

 

Executive Summary

 

Date founded or registered          : 11/12/1951

Legal form                                 : Australian Proprietary Company

Chief executive                          : George Varelas

Issued & paid up capital             : AUD 23,300

Sales turnover                            : AUD 38,000,000 (Estimated Non-consolidated 12 months, 30/06/2012)

Line of business                          : Suppliers of common nails, gun nails, screws and wire and sheet metal    products.

Staff employed                          : 115 employees

 

Company Analysis

 

Country risk                               : Country risk is minimal

Operation trend              : Operational trend is steady

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

Credit amount asked                  : Not described.

 

 

STATUTORY DETAILS

 

Registry Data

 

Registration date                                                : 11/12/1951

Legal form                                                         : Australian Proprietary Company

Registration no Australian Company Number        : 004295130

Registered authority                                           : Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Fiscal/ Tax no : Australian Business Number       : 90004295130

Registry status                                                  : Live/Active

Previous name                                                   : OTTER NAILS PROPRIETARY LIMITED

CEPCO HARDWARE PROPRIETARY LIMITED

HULSWIT AND WINSTON PROPRIETARY LIMITED

HULSWIT AND WINSTON LIMITED (initial)

Change of legal form                                           : None reported.

 

 

MANAGEMENT / DIRECTORS

 

Key Management

 

Name                                        : George Varelas

Designation                               : Chief Executive Officer

 

Name                                        : Phil Turner

Designation                               : Chief Financial Officer

 

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS/ OTHER APPOINTMENTS

 

Appointments

 

Name                            : Raymond John Otter

Designation                   : Director

Appointment date           : 04/05/77

Address                        : 11 Redleaf Way

Wheelers Hill, VIC 3150

Australia

Biography                      : Born on 28/07/1941 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

 

Name                            : Glenn Andrew Otter

Designation                   : Director and Company Secretary

Appointment date           : 10/11/05

Address                        : 179 Brighton Street

Richmond, VIC 3121

Australia

Biography                      : Born on 22-03-1972 in Caulfield, Victoria, Australia.

Staff employed               : 115 employees

Key Advisors

 

Auditors                        : PITCHER PARTNERS

Level 19, 15 William Street

Melbourne, VIC 3000

Australia

 

 

SHARE CAPITAL

 

Composition

 

Authorized Capital          : AUD 23,300

No of shares                  : 2,650 Class A Shares / 9,000 Class B Shares

Share par value : AUD 2

Issued capital                : AUD 23,300

Paid up capital               : AUD 23,300

 

 

OWNERSHIP / SHAREHOLDERS

 

How listed                     : Full List

 

Composition

 

Shareholder name          : OTTER HOLDINGS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Address                        : 25 Logis Boulevard

Dandenong South, VIC 3175

Australia

No. of shares                : 2,650 Class A Shares / 9,000 Class B Shares

% of shares                   : 100%

 

 

RELATED COMPANIES & CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS

 

Structure

 

Name                            : OTTER FENCING PROPRIETARY LIMITED

Affiliation type                : Ultimate Holding Company

Address                        : 25 Logis Boulevard

Dandenong South, VIC 3175

Australia

Comments                    : Manufacturing of Chain-Link fabric for security fencing and gates with the latest automated machinery and can supply only or supply and install to suit a wide range of fencing applications, including Tubular Panel fencing and gates.

 

Name                            : OTTER HOLDINGS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Affiliation type                : Parent Company

Address                        : 25 Logis Boulevard

Dandenong South, VIC 3175

Australia

 

 

BANK & MORTGAGES

 

Bank Details

 

Name of bank                : Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited

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                     : Satisfied Charges:

ASIC Charge Number     : 69115

Date Registered : 13-03-1986

Charge type                   : Fixed

Date Created                 : 26-02-1986

 

Chargees Name : GE FINANCE AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD

ASIC Charge Number     : 69132

Date Registered : 29-05-1986

Charge type                   : Fixed

Date Created                 : 12-05-1986

 

Chargees Name : GE FINANCE AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD

ASIC Charge Number     : 320268

Date Registered : 22-11-1991

Charge type                   : Both Fixed & Floating

Date Created                 : 06-11-1991

 

Chargees Name : WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION

ASIC Charge Number     : 437818

Date Registered : 09-05-1994

Charge type                   : Both Fixed & Floating

Date Created                 : 30-03-1994

 

Chargees Name : NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED

ASIC Charge Number     : 726205

Date Registered : 01-12-1999

Charge type                   : Fixed

Date Created                 : 15-10-1999

 

Chargees Name : DONOVAN, BERYL FLORENCE

 

 

Legal Fillings

 

Bankruptcy fillings          : None reported.

Court judgements           : None reported.

Tax liens                       : None reported.

Others                          : None reported.

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

 

Description

 

Source of financial statement      : Provided by the Subject

Financial statement date            : 30/06/12

Type of accounts                       : Estimated key figures

Currency                                   : Australia Dollar (AUD)

Exchange rate                           : 1 USD = AUD 0.95 as of 22-01-2013

 

Summarized Financial Information

 

Consolidation type                     : Non Consolidated

Currency                                   : Australia Dollar (AUD)

Denomination                            : (x1) One

Date of financial year end            : 30/06/12

Length of accounts                     : 12 months

Sale turnover / Income                : 38,000,000

Comments                                : The estimated turnover was provided by Mr. Phil Turner.

The Subject is classified as a small proprietary company by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission hence is not required to disclose their financial statement.

A proprietary company is defined as small for a financial year if it satisfies at least

two of the following:

- The consolidated revenue for the financial year of the company and any entities

it controls is less than $25 million;

-The value of the consolidated gross assets at the end of the financial year of the

company and any entities it controls is less than $12.5 million, and -The company and any entities it controls have fewer than 50 employees at the

end of the financial year.

 

 

OPERATION DETAILS

 

Main activities                : The Subject is engaged in import & wholesale distribution of nails, screws,

wire products and sheet metal products.

The Subject products are distributed via leading hardware and industrial

outlets throughout Australia.

Product & services         : Nails Screws Wire products Sheet metal

Brand                            : OTTER, TITAN, SCREWFIX, NATIONAL

 

Purchases

 

International                   : China, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, United States, New Zealand, Hong Kong

 

Sales

 

Local                            : Yes

International                   : Pacific Islands, New Zealand

 

Property & Assets

 

Premises                      : The Subject operates from premises located at the verified heading address consisting of a administrative office and warehouse.

Branches                      : In addition, the Subject operates from branch offices and distribution centers located in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart and Townsville.

 

 

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

 

International                               : Prepayment, Telegraphic transfer, Credit 30-60 days

 

Sales Term

 

Local                                        : Prepayment, Credit 30-60 days

International                               : Prepayment, Telegraphic transfer, Credit 30-60 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.53.85

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.25

Euro

1

Rs.71.72

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

SDA

 

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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