MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

01.07.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CO (ACEC)

 

 

Registered Office :

Wakara Tower, 5th Floor, Al Ashmak Business Centre, Al Salfia Street, PO Box: 1277, Doha

 

 

Country :

Qatar

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2012

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1971

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

4428

 

 

Legal Form :

With Limited Liability

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject’s operations are performed through the following divisions:

Distribution Division, Contracting Division, Manpower Division, EPC Division, Commercial Division, Construction Division

 

 

No. of Employees :

750

 

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:

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March, 31st, 2013

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2012)

Current Rating

(31.03.2013)

Qatar

A2

A2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

                                                           QATAR - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Qatar has prospered in the last several years with continued high real GDP growth. Throughout the financial crisis Qatari authorities sought to protect the local banking sector with direct investments into domestic banks. GDP had rebounded in 2010 largely due to the increase in oil prices, and 2011's growth was supported by Qatar's investment in expanding its gas sector. GDP slowed to 6.3% in 2012 as Qatar's gas sector expansion moved toward completion. Economic policy is focused on developing Qatar's nonassociated natural gas reserves and increasing private and foreign investment in non-energy sectors, but oil and gas still account for more than 50% of GDP, roughly 85% of export earnings, and 70% of government revenues. Oil and gas have made Qatar the world's highest per-capita income country and the country with the lowest unemployment. Proved oil reserves in excess of 25 billion barrels should enable continued output at current levels for 57 years. Qatar's proved reserves of natural gas exceed 25 trillion cubic meters, more than 13% of the world total and third largest in the world. Qatar's successful 2022 world cup bid will likely accelerate large-scale infrastructure projects such as Qatar's metro system, light rail system, and the Qatar-Bahrain causeway. The Hamad International Airport is projected to open by the end of 2013 with an annual passenger capacity of 24 million

Source : CIA

 


SUMMARY

 

Company Name                                    : ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CO (ACEC)

Country of Origin                                   : Qatar

Legal Form                                           : With Limited Liability - WLL

Registration Date                                  : 1971

Commercial Registration Number           : 4428, Doha

Chamber Membership Number               : 13/1

Issued Capital                                       : QR 50,000,000

Paid up Capital                                     : QR 50,000,000

Total Workforce                                     : 750

Activities                                               : Subject operates several divisions (see below for details)

Financial Condition                                : Good

Payments                                             : Nothing detrimental uncovered

Operating Trend                                    : Steady

Person Interviewed                                : C D Mathews,             Finance Manager


COMPANY NAME

 

ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CO (ACEC)

 

 

ADDRESS

 

Registered & Physical Address

 

Building            : Wakara Tower, 5th Floor, Al Ashmak Business Centre

Street               : Al Salfia Street

PO Box            : 1277

Town                : Doha

Country             : Qatar

 

Telephone         : (974) 44414862 / 44063777

Facsimile          : (974) 44430112

Email                : acec1277@qatar.net.qa / acecmain@acecgroup.com

 

Premises

 

Subject operates from a large suite of offices that are rented and located in the Central Business Area of Doha.

 

 

KEY PRINCIPALS

 

Name                                                                                       Position

 

Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani                     Managing Director

 

Sheikh Faisal Bin Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani                      Director

 

Ghalib Wassi Shoush                                                                General Manager

 

C D Mathews                                                                            Finance Manager

 

Essam Al Zaharana                                                                   Assistant Finance Manager

 

Augustine Fernandes                                                                 Commercial Manager

 

Rami Al Mosharafi                                                                     Business Development Manager

 

Pardeep Matreet                                                                        Project Manager

 

Ranjeet Dadou                                                                          Administration Manager

 

 

LEGAL FORM & OWNERS

 

Date of Establishment  : 1971

 

Legal Form                  : With Limited Liability - WLL

 

Commercial Reg. No.   : 4428, Doha

 

Chamber Member No.  : 13/1

 

Issued Capital              : QR 50,000,000

 

Paid up Capital            : QR 50,000,000

 

Name of Shareholder (s)                                                                   Percentage

 

Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani                                 100%

 

 

AFFILIATED COMPANIES

 

Greenland International Enterprises

PO Box: 4976

Doha

Tel: (974) 44410385

Fax: (974) 44438062

 

Barzan Medical Supplies

PO Box: 4961

Doha

Tel: (974) 44410270

Fax: (974) 44430094

 

Gulf Agency Qatar

PO Box: 6534

Doha

Tel: (974) 44315222

Fax: (974) 44433057

 

Heman Middle East

PO Box: 1277

Doha

Tel: (974) 44417521

Fax: (974) 44430112

 

Overseas Travel Bureau

PO Box: 22165

Doha

Tel: (974) 44435999

Fax: (974) 44439299

 

Overseas Cargo

PO Box: 21819

Doha

Tel: (974) 44994755

Fax: (974) 44995756

 

Qatar Mobile Telephone & Communication Systems

PO Box: 4461

Doha

Tel: (974) 44418999

Fax: (974) 44327674

 

Qatar Geotechnical and Environmental Co

PO Box: 22054

Doha

Tel: (974) 44501473

Fax: (974) 44501537

 

Qatar Modern Instrument & Control Co WLL (QM Controls)

PO Box: 6429

Doha

Tel: (974) 44432326 / 44372895

Fax: (974) 44432460

 

TNT Express Worldwide

PO Box: 3739

Doha

Tel: (974) 44622262

Fax: (974) 44622911

 

Arabian Electro Mechanical International Constructors

PO Box: 1277

Doha

Tel: (974) 44417521

Fax: (974) 44430112

 

Arabian Oilfield Well Drilling & Services Est (AODS)

PO Box: 1277

Doha

Tel: (974) 44414862

Fax: (974) 44430112

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Activities:                     Subject’s operations are performed through the following divisions:

 

Distribution Division

 

Engaged in the distribution, wholesale and retail of spare parts for cars, air conditioning units, electrical goods, construction materials, heavy machinery, earth moving equipment and oil field supplies.

 

Contracting Division

 

Industrial project tendering, including construction of onshore and offshore drilling rigs, as well as manpower provision and civil engineering works.

 

Manpower Division

 

Under this division subject is engaged in the outsourcing of manpower.

 

EPC Division

ACEC EPC DIVISION organize to maintain up-to date on going contracts with various clients; A constant communication with a client’s / consultants to promote the company principals and also to gain or establish a good business relation between the vendors the suppliers. EPC division will be the focal point of all the principals/customers/consultants for all the local projects being handled in Qatar.

 

Commercial Division

ACEC Commercial Division is mainly deals with the post contract projects represented by many International Companies in various fields mainly for Power Utilities, Government and Semi Government Organizations for the supply of various services specially: repair and refreshment of gas and steam turbine components, air filter systems, special coating services, supplying transformer and package substations, pipe and fittings for construction of sewage and treatment plants.

 

Construction Division

ACEC is an “A+ Class” Civil contractor classified by Central Tenders Committee, which is operational for the past 32 years. ACEC has successfully executed a wide range of prestigious infrastructure and development projects in State of Qatar. From our list of projects you will note that we have been associated with several prestigious ones in the State of Qatar The major projects has been implemented by ACEC are in the fields of Structural and Civil Engineering, Commercial Buildings, Public Health Engineering Sectors and Water Networks.

 

Import Countries:                                 United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the Netherlands

 

International Suppliers:

 

Fiat Allis                                               United Kingdom

Westinghouse Brake & Signal Co           United Kingdom

Naylor Industries Plc                              United Kingdom

Robert Watson & Co                             United Kingdom

Fyne                                                     United Kingdom

NEI International Combustion Ltd           United Kingdom

Cementone Beaver Ltd                          United Kingdom

Euroquipment                                       United Kingdom

Sermetal                                               Germany

Siemens                                               Germany

Kraftwerk Union                                     Germany

Aifo                                                      Italy

Fiat                                                       Italy

Ricchetti                                               Italy

Belleli                                                   Italy

Van Roll                                                Switzerland

Mulder                                                  The Netherlands

 

Operating Trend:          Steady

 

Subject has a workforce of approximately 750 employees.

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

 

Financial highlights provided by local sources are given below:

 

Currency: Qatari Riyals (QR)

 

                                                Year Ending 31/12/11:              Year Ending 31/12/12:

 

Total Sales                                QR 118,705,000             QR 126,646,000

 

Local sources consider subject’s financial condition to be Good.

 

The above figures were provided by Mr C D Mathews, Finance Manager

 

 

BANKERS

 

Standard Chartered Bank

PO Box: 29

Doha

Tel: (974) 44414252

Fax: (974) 44413739

 

Doha Bank Ltd

PO Box: 3818

Doha

Tel: (974) 44435444

Fax: (974) 44416631 / 44410625

 

Mashreq Bank

PO Box: 173

Doha

Tel: (974) 44413213 / 44414932

 

 

PAYMENT HISTORY

 

No complaints regarding subject’s payments have been reported.

 

 

GENERAL COMMENTS

 

Investigations undertaken in Doha revealed that subject is well established in the local business community with operations dating back to 1971. The company is run in a professional manner and is owned by Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani, who is a prominent Qatari businessman.

 

The company deals with a host of well known international suppliers and enjoys a good reputation for the quality of its products.

 

During the course of this investigation nothing detrimental was uncovered regarding subject’s operating history or the manner in which payments are fulfilled. As such the company is considered to be a fair trade risk.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.59.70

UK Pound

1

Rs.91.14

Euro

1

Rs.77.97

 

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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