MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

03.10.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

CARTHAGE LEATHER SARL

 

 

Registered Office :

Zone Industrielle Route El Fejja, Manouba 1110,

 

 

Country :

Tunisia

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

25.06.2009

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

B 13122002

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Co

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacture of leather clothes

 

 

No. of Employees :

35

 

 

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 :

No complaints

Litigation :

Clear

 

NOTES :

Any query related to this report can be made on e-mail: infodept@mirainform.com while quoting report number, name and date.

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31st, 2013

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2012)

Current Rating

(31.03.2013)

 Tunisia

                       B1

B1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

TUNISIA - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Tunisia's diverse, market-oriented economy has long been cited as a success story in Africa and the Middle East, but it faces an array of challenges during the country's ongoing political transition. Following an ill-fated experiment with socialist economic policies in the 1960s, Tunisia embarked on a successful strategy focused on bolstering exports, foreign investment, and tourism, all of which have become central to the country''s economy. Key exports now include textiles and apparel, food products, petroleum products, chemicals, and phosphates, with about 80% of exports bound for Tunisia''s main economic partner, the European Union. Tunisia''s liberal strategy, coupled with investments in education and infrastructure, fueled decades of 4-5% annual GDP growth and improving living standards. Former President (1987-2011) Zine el Abidine BEN ALI continued these policies, but as his reign wore on cronyism and corruption stymied economic performance and unemployment rose among the country''s growing ranks of university graduates. These grievances contributed to the January 2011 overthrow of BEN ALI, sending Tunisia''s economy into a tailspin as tourism and investment declined sharply. As the economy recovers, Tunisia''s government faces challenges reassuring businesses and investors, bringing budget and current account deficits under control, shoring up the country''s financial system, bringing down high unemployment, and reducing economic disparities between the more developed coastal region and the impoverished interior.

Source : CIA

 

                                                                                                                                                  

COMPANY NAME

 

CARTHAGE LEATHER SARL

 

 

Registration Briefing

 

Registration Number:                             B 13122002

 

Registration Date:                                   2002

 

Legal Form:                                            PRIVATE LIMITED CO

 

Latest Financials:                                   N/A

 

Financial Briefing

 

Nominal Capital:                                     55,000 Tunisian Dinar

 

Issued Capital:                                       All

 

Turnover:                                               3,361,000 Tunisian Dinar

 

Net Profit:                                               235,270 Tunisian Dinar

 

Net Worth:                                              N/A

 

Original Investigation Details

 

Investigation Number:                                  199600

Company Name:                                         CARTHAGE LEATHER

Country:                                                      TU

Street Name:                                               SIEGE SOCIAL:70 ROUTE BOUCHOUCHA

City Code:                                                  MANOUBA

Post Code:                                                 2010, USINE

Phone Number:                                           21671550173

Fax Number:                                               21671550172

Comments:                                                 carthageleathertunisie@gmail.com

                                                                  CONTACT: MONSIEUR MOHAMED NOUREDDINE SOUHABI

 

 

 

Company Details

 

Company Name:                                         CARTHAGE LEATHER SARL

Headquarter Address:                                  Zone Industrielle Route El Fejja,

                                                                  Manouba 1110,

                                                                  Tunisia

 

Telephone:                                                  +21671 550173

Fax:                                                            +21671 550172

 

E‑Mail:                                                        carthageleathertunisie@gmail.com

 

Company was originally started on 25/06/2009

 

 

Registration & Legal Details

 

Current Legal Form:                                   PRIVATE LIMITED CO

Additional Information:                              Deposit Numbers: D 2432502.

 

Registration Number:                                 B 13122002

Registration Date:                                     2002

Year/Date Company Established:               25/06/2009

Registration Town:                                     Manouba

Tax Registration Number:                           0781776 N/A/M00

 

 

Capital

 

Currency:                                                                      Tunisian Dinar

Authorized Capital:                                                                   55,000

Issued Capital:                                                                               All

Paid Up Capital:                                                                      55,000

 

Start up Capital:                                                                    450,000

 

Capital increase on 11/2009

 

Shareholders / Owners

 

Shareholders:

 

Name/Other Information                          Shares Held       % of Voting/Non‑Voting capital

Mohamed Noureddine Souhabi

(Principal Shareholder),

Tunisia

 

 

Principals

 

Name:                                                       Mr Mohamed Noureddine Souhabi

Position within the company:                     General manager

Country of Birth:                                        Tunisia

Nationality:                                                Tunisian

Can fluently speak:                                    French/English

 

Name:                                                       Ms Gazela Dhiab

Position within the company:                     Principal

Country of Birth:                                        Tunisia

Nationality:                                                Tunisian

Can fluently speak:                                    French/English

 

 

Company Activities

 

NACE Codes:         1411           Manufacture of leather clothes

 

The subject is involved in manufacturing of Processing and tanning of hides as Tanned leather, made from the imported raw materials then sold to the foreign clients on a wholesale basis.

 

Local Reporters consider the investigated company to be MEDIUM in their field of concern.

 

Operations

 

Employees                                               Company Employs: 35

 

HQ Premises                                            Operates from:    Rented Office , Factory, Warehouse

                                                                Location:            Industrial Area, Main Road

 

Branches                                                  70 Route Bouchoucha,

                                                                Mornaguia,

                                                                Manouba 1110,

                                                                Tunisia

                                                                Branch is: Rented

                                                                Description of branch: Factory, Warehouse

 

Imports

 

                                                              Import % and type of product:   100% Raw Materials

                                                              Imports From: Italy, United Arab Emirates, India, China

                                                              Importing Terms: 60 days credit, letters of credit

 

  Exports

 

                                                              Export % and type of product:   100%

                                                              Exports To:                               Italy

                                                              Exporting Terms:                       90 days credit, bank transfer

 

 

 Trading & Selling

 

                                                               Territory:                                  100% International

                                                              Type of Customer:   Group Companies, Wholesalers and Retailers

 

Related Companies

 

 Subsidiaries

 Affiliates

                                  CARTHAGE LEATHER FINISHING

                                  Z.I. RTE D'EL FEJJA ‑ 1110 ‑

                                  MORNAGUIA,

                                  MANOUBA,

                                  Tunisia

                                                                                       Start Date: 2009

                                  Related through: common principals and shareholders

 

Bankers

 

Amen Bank,

Branch: Main

Tunisia

                                                                  2002

Relationship with Bank:                                is reported to be satisfactory

 

BANQUE INTERNATIONAL ARABE DE TUNISIE,

Branch: Manouba

1110,

Tunisia

                                                                  2003

Relationship with Bank:                                is reported to be satisfactory

 

 

Financial Information

 

Financial Interview Date:                            30/09/2013

Source:                                                     The Local Tax Office

Figures are:                                               Estimates

Currency:                                                  Tunisian Dinar

 

Months     Sales Figures                           Sales         Gross Profit/Loss        Net Profit/Loss

 12          31/12/2012                                 3,361,000                                         235,270

 12          31/12/2011                                 3,251,400                                         227,598

 

 

Payments

 

Subject's payments reported to be:      NO COMPLAINTS

 

 

Interview & Reporter Comments

 

Date:                                                                30/09/2013

Name/Title:                                                Gazela Dhiab Principal

Comment:         Subject has confirmed the general details provided in the report but has declined to provide any Financial Data.

 

 

 

Reporter Comment Date:         30/09/2013

 

Reporter Comment:                

In the interview conducted with Ms.Gazela Dhiab, she confirmed details shown in this report and declined to provide financial details and bank account number stating the grounds of the company’s confidentiality.

 

As per Tunisian Commercial law companies, except the quoted public limited ones, are not required to file their financials and are under no obligation to provide such details to third parties, representatives and or correspondents representing international and or local clientele.

 

THE STATISTICAL DATA OF THE Processing and tanning of hides   (SEPTEMBER 2013)

 

‑ 11 Registered industrial companies with more than 10 employees.

‑ 08 are totally exporting companies

‑ 03 are partially exporting companies

 

• SOLVENCY:

 

‑ Banking appreciation: SATISFACTORY

‑ Payments: NO COMPLAINT

‑ Business or commercial morality: Local.

‑ Registered incidents: NONE

 

Our general evaluation is:

 

* MEDIUM Size Company.

 

Conclusions

 

Local Reputation:

The company being investigated is considered by local reporters to be a Fair / Normal Trade Risk.

 

General Conclusion:

Local informants consider granting of credit to be a fair trade risk.

 

 

Owner/Shareholders Comments:               

Some of the owners / shareholders have an active participation in the running of the business.

 

 

Age of Business:                                     

The company is long established in the local market.

 

Country Intelligence Information

 

Country:                       Tunisia

Date:                            20/08/2013  00:00:00

Source:                        "Economist Intelligence Unit" ‑ The Economist

 

Risk:                            Last Updated: 13/08/2013

 

Sovereign risk

 

Foreign borrowing has been significantly increased to cover a large external financing gap. Much of this funding is being provided at concessional rates of interest as the international community attempts to help cement the democratic transition, but unless the domestic economy improves there could be longer‑term debt sustainability challenges.

 

Currency risk

 

The external imbalance will put downward pressure on the dinar. However, the loose peg to the euro is likely to be maintained given economic ties and donor financial support buttressing reserves during 2013‑14.

 

Banking sector risk

 

Investors will watch closely how the government deals with stakes in banks held by relatives of the former president. The struggling economy is also depressing income levels, which will affect demand for bank services.

 

Political risk

 

Tunisia has returned to the brink of political crisis following mass protests against the government. If a unity government can be agreed, then tensions should recede a little, but there will be an ongoing risk of unrest. Elections expected in late 2013 or early 2014 will also contribute to tensions.

 

Economic structure risk

 

Economic structure risk remains high owing to Tunisia's dependence on the EU for trade, remittances and tourism. The recent upsurge in political instability may lead to some financial assistance from the West being delayed, which would have a negative impact on the economy.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.62.35

UK Pound

1

Rs.101.20

Euro

1

Rs.84.53

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

NLM

 

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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