MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

22.11.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

DOW EUROPE GMBH

 

 

Registered Office :

Emaar Square, PO Box  : 7893 Dubai

 

 

Country :

United Arab Emirates

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2012

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

24.08.1992

 

 

Legal Form :

Branch of a Foreign Registered Corporation

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of chemical and latex products.

 

 

No. of Employees :

136

 

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)

United Arab Emirates

A2

A2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

The UAE has an open economy with a high per capita income and a sizable annual trade surplus. Successful efforts at economic diversification have reduced the portion of GDP based on oil and gas output to 25%. Since the discovery of oil in the UAE more than 30 years ago, the country has undergone a profound transformation from an impoverished region of small desert principalities to a modern state with a high standard of living. The government has increased spending on job creation and infrastructure expansion and is opening up utilities to greater private sector involvement. In April 2004, the UAE signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with Washington and in November 2004 agreed to undertake negotiations toward a Free Trade Agreement with the US; however, those talks have not moved forward. The country's Free Trade Zones - offering 100% foreign ownership and zero taxes - are helping to attract foreign investors. The global financial crisis, tight international credit, and deflated asset prices constricted the economy in 2009. UAE authorities tried to blunt the crisis by increasing spending and boosting liquidity in the banking sector. The crisis hit Dubai hardest, as it was heavily exposed to depressed real estate prices. Dubai lacked sufficient cash to meet its debt obligations, prompting global concern about its solvency. The UAE Central Bank and Abu Dhabi-based banks bought the largest shares. In December 2009 Dubai received an additional $10 billion loan from the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Dependence on oil, a large expatriate workforce, and growing inflation pressures are significant long-term challenges. The UAE's strategic plan for the next few years focuses on diversification and creating more opportunities for nationals through improved education and increased private sector employment.

 

Source : CIA

 

SUMMARY

 

Company Name                                     : DOW EUROPE GMBH

Country of Origin                                    : Germany

Legal Form                                            : Branch of a Foreign Registered Corporation

Registration Date                                   : 24th August 1992

Trade Licence Number                            : 1441

Chamber Membership Number                : 24899

Issued Capital                                        : UAE Dh 44,200,000

Paid up Capital                                      : UAE Dh 44,200,000

Total Workforce                                     : 136

Activities                                               : Manufacturer of chemical and latex products.

Financial Condition                                 : Fair

Payments                                             : Nothing detrimental uncovered

Operating Trend                                     : Steady

 

 

 

COMPANY NAME

 

DOW EUROPE GMBH

 

 

ADDRESS

 

Registered & Physical Address

 

Location            : Emaar Square

PO Box             : 7893

Town                 : Dubai

Country             : United Arab Emirates

 

Telephone         : (971-4) 4537036

Facsimile          : (971-4) 4537035

Email                : mmeghdessian@dow.com / gururajan@dow.com

 

Please note that subject’s previous address was, Al Attar Business Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.

 

Premises

 

Subject operates from a medium sized suite of offices that are rented and located in the Central Business Area of Dubai.

 

Branch Offices

 

Location                                                                                              Description

 

Sheikh Zayed Road                                                                                Factory premises

Jebel Ali Free Zone

PO Box: 16943

Dubai

Tel: (971-4) 8060500 / 8074200 / 8060532

Fax: (971-4) 8060555 / 8074300

 

 

KEY PRINCIPALS

 

Name                                                                                       Position

 

Roger Martin                                                                              General Manager

 

Guru Rajan                                                                                Logistics Manager

 

Narindran Ranga Rajan                                                               Operations Manager

 

Nyle Bunesel                                                                             Financial Controller

 

 

LEGAL FORM & OWNERS

 

Date of Establishment  : 24th August 1992

 

Legal Form                  : Subject is the United Arab Emirates registered branch of Dow Europe GmbH, a Limited

                                       Liability Company incorporated in Germany.

 

  Dow Europe GmbH in the United Arab Emirates, operates as a Branch of a Foreign

  Registered Corporation with its registered office located at the following address:

 

  Dow Europe GmbH

                                      Am Kronberger Hang 4

                                      Schwalbach

                                      Taunus

  Germany

 

  A Branch of a Foreign Registered Corporation is not a legal entity in its own right. Responsibility for payments lays in the hands of the company where it is

  originally registered.

 

 Under these circumstances, we strongly advise that any international trade credit should only be written under the name of the main company where the subject holds its registered office, in this case Germany.

 

Trade Licence No.       : 1441

 

Chamber Member No. : 24899

 

Issued Capital              : UAE Dh 44,200,000

 

Paid up Capital            : UAE Dh 44,200,000

 

 

AFFILIATED COMPANIES

 

Dow Chemicals IMEA GmbH

Dubai

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Activities:                    Engaged in the manufacture of chemical and latex products.

 

Import Countries:         Europe and GCC countries

 

Operating Trend:         Steady

 

Subject has a workforce of 136 employees.

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

 

Financial highlights provided by local sources are given below:

 

Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham (UAE Dh)

 

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

 

Total Sales                                UAE Dh 31,700,000                   UAE Dh 32,500,000

 

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

 

The above financial figures are based on estimations by our local sources.

 

 

BANKERS

 

ABN Amro Bank

Deira Branch

PO Box: 2567

Dubai

Tel: (971-4) 3512200

 

 

PAYMENT HISTORY

 

No complaints regarding subject’s payments have been reported.

 

 

GENERAL COMMENTS

 

Established in 1992, subject is a branch of a foreign registered corporation, namely Dow Europe GmbH of Germany and is involved in the import and distribution of chemical and latex 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.62.89

UK Pound

1

Rs.101.14

Euro

1

Rs.84.42

 

 

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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