MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

18.07.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ROYAL INDUSTRIAL TRADING CO.

 

 

Registered Office :

P.O. Box 258, Hebron Al-Rama Street Industrial Zone Hebron West Bank Palestinian Authority

 

 

Country :

Israel

 

 

Year of Incorporation :

1993

 

 

Legal Form :

Foreign Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers and marketers of P.V.C., P.P. and P.E. pipes, a wide range of plumbing and installation products: fittings, water tanks, etc. (over 400 products) – some 50% of sales.

 

 

No. of Employees :

600

 

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 – March 31st, 2013

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2012)

Current Rating

(31.03.2013)

Israel

A2

A2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

ISRAEL - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Israel has a technologically advanced market economy. Its major imports include crude oil, grains, raw materials, and military equipment. Cut diamonds, high-technology equipment, and pharmaceuticals are among the leading exports. Israel usually posts sizable trade deficits, which are covered by tourism and other service exports, as well as significant foreign investment inflows. The global financial crisis of 2008-09 spurred a brief recession in Israel, but the country entered the crisis with solid fundamentals - following years of prudent fiscal policy and a resilient banking sector. The economy has recovered better than most advanced, comparably sized economies. In 2010, Israel formally acceded to the OECD. Israel's economy also has weathered the Arab Spring because strong trade ties outside the Middle East have insulated the economy from spillover effects. Natural gasfields discovered off Israel's coast during the past two years have brightened Israel''s energy security outlook. The Leviathan field was one of the world''s largest offshore natural gas finds this past decade, and production from the Tama field is expected to meet all of Israel''s natural gas demand beginning mid-2013. In mid-2011, public protests arose around income inequality and rising housing and commodity prices. The government formed committees to address some of the grievances but has maintained that it will not engage in deficit spending to satisfy populist demands.

Source : CIA

Company name and address

 

ROYAL INDUSTRY TRADING

 

Correct Name:            ROYAL INDUSTRIAL TRADING CO.

                                 Telephone           972 2 221 98 00

                                 Fax                     972 2 222 01 27

                                 P.O. Box 51841, Jerusalem (9151702), ISRAEL

                                 P.O. Box 258, Hebron

                                 Al-Rama Street

                                 Industrial Zone

                                 HEBRON          WEST BANK         PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY

 

 

HISTORY & LEGAL FORMATION

 

A foreign private limited company registered in the Palestinian Authority as per file No. 56-240938-3 in 1993.

 

 

SHARE CAPITAL

 

Data not available.

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS

 

1.         Nabil Suleiman Zghier,

2.         Mazen Zghier,

3.         Nafez Zghier,

4.         Monzer Zghier,

5.         Mutea Zghier,

6.         Majdi Zghier.

All above 6 shareholders are brothers.

(Note: Surname Zghier also pronounced Zreir)

 

 

JOINT GENERAL MANAGERS

 

1.    Nabil Suleiman Zghier,

2.    Mutea Zghier

 

BUSINESS

 

Manufacturers and marketers of P.V.C., P.P. and P.E. pipes, a wide range of plumbing and installation products: fittings, water tanks, etc. (over 400 products) – some 50% of sales.

Also importers and marketers of domestic sanitary ware: faucets, shower stalls & cubicles, sanitary ware & fittings – this comprises other 50% of sales.

 

Sales are to Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Subject’s goods are also sold via sister company retail store "Home Plaza" (which also sells home textile goods).

 

Importing raw materials (metals and plastic) from Europe and Israel.

Amongst Israeli suppliers: JAMES PELS.

 

Operating from premises (including offices, storage facilities and a large plant), on an area of 33,000 sq. meters (not all built), owned by the shareholders and subject, in the Industrial Area, Hebron, West Bank, Palestinian Authority, and from a branch in Jordan.

Group is also operating a retail store "Home Plaza" in Hebron Industrial Area.

 

Having 600 employees (had 380 employees in the beginning of 2011).

 

 

MEANS

 

Current stock is valued at NIS 50,000,000.

Other financial data not forthcoming.

 

 

REVENUES

 

2007 sales claimed to be over NIS 100,000,000 (exact sales figures not forthcoming).

2008 sales not forthcoming.

2009 sales claimed to be NIS 96,000,000.

2010 sales claimed to be NIS 96,000,000.

2011 sales claimed to be NIS 130,000,000.

2012 sales claimed to be NIS 150,000,000.

Sales for the first 6 months of 2013 claimed to be NIS 80,000,000.

 

 

OTHER COMPANIES

 

HOME PLAZA LTD., (trading as HOME PLAZA CO.), sister company, established 2004, importers and marketers of household artifacts, DIY products, home textiles, gardening products, etc. Also operating a retail store named "Home Plaza" for selling theirs and subject’s products.

 

WELL INTERNATIONAL LTD., fully owned by Majdi Muhammad Zghier, established 2011, manufacturers, importers and marketers of home textile products.

 

Zghier family owns a trading business in the USA (no other information available).

 

 

BANKERS

 

Bank Hapoalim Ltd., East Jerusalem Branch (No. 696), Jerusalem.

 

 

CHARACTER AND REPUTATION

 

Nothing unfavorable learned.

 

In past we obtained favorable opinion on subject's payment, describing them as a reliable company.

 

Part of subject’s products is “Palestinian Quality Certified”: PS21 and PS 22.

Subject is ISO 9001:2000 certified.

 

The Palestinian Authority is presently in a state of crisis, with a dire shortage in cash, in fact on the verge of bankruptcy, where the authorities are unable to pay salaries, delay in payment of US$ 500,000 to the private and public sectors, and fear it will be unable to redeem loans in volume of US$ 1.2 billion. With a trade deficit of US$ 4 billion (50% of GDP), the Palestinian economy, which grew by an average of 9% in the years 2008-2010 (was nearly zero in 2007), show clear signs of slow-down in the macro aspect, with 5.8% growth in 2011 in the West Bank (figures for 2012 are ambiguous).  Much of the growth was attributed to the foreign aid received, though over the last period there have been delays in the transfer of the promised donation - in 2011 & 2012 it received outside support of US$ 1.5 billion & US$ 1.78 billion, respectively, though much less than expected.

 

It should be noted that according to reports, on the private business level, the crisis is less felt at this stage in the Palestinian city's streets, though if the governmental/public sector collapses – as such warnings exists – that may drag the banking and financial sector down and eventually reach the private sector.

 

Other current indicators are still alarming, mainly in the Gaza Strip, such as high unemployment rates (19% in the West Bank in 2012, over 30% in Gaza), and poverty (70% in Gaza).

 

According to World Bank and Palestinian Investment Promotion Agency, total GDP of the Palestinian Economy in 2008 was US$ 4.6 billion, and GDP per capita is US$ 1,290 (was US$1,272 in 2006). These figures include the West Bank and Gaza Strip, whose economy has been in different condition. GDP per capita (or average annual income per capita) in the West bank has climbed to US$ 2,800 by 2009 and around US$ 3,000 in 2010/11, while remains low in Gaza – around US$ 1,000 per capita

In terms of foreign trade, Total Import in 2007 summed up to US$ 3,141 million, while Total Export reached US$ 513 million. 80% of imported goods to the Palestinian Territories are carried out via Israel.

 

The Palestinian economy suffered a set-back in recent years, following the rising of the Hamas government in Gaza Strip in 2007, which led to internal conflict and clashes between the Hamas supporters and those of the Phatah movement.

While the political situation has been stable in the West Bank (controlled by Phatah) leading to economic growth in recent years, the condition in the Gaza Strip deteriorated drastically, also due to the blockage on goods movement in and out the Strip for long period. The situation in Gaza Strip improved drastically since 2010, with overseas donation and the partial lifting of goods blockage – Gaza Strip economy grew by 26% in the first 3Q of 2011 (16.5% in 2010, 1% in 2009) according to the International Monitory Fund (IMF), though situation is still critical. Yet, deterioration occurred due to the military fight with Israel in late 2012.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Good for trade engagements.

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency
Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.59.36

UK Pound

1

Rs.89.69

Euro

1

Rs.77.98

 

 

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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