MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

05.09.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

AUTEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED

 

 

Formerly Known as:

PACIFITEX (N.Z.) LIMITED (until 10-11-1972)

 

 

Registered Office :

702-718 Rosebank Road, Avondale Auckland, 1026

 

 

Country :

New Zealand

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

08.06.1970

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

79343

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of carpet, wall coverings, insulation and bedware, polypropylene  needle-punched carpets, floor mats, carpet tiles, non-slip flooring, automotive and outdoor carpets.

 

 

No. of Employees :

110 employees (Subject)

 

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:

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)

New Zealand

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

NEW ZEALAND - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Over the past 20 years the government has transformed New Zealand from an agrarian economy dependent on concessionary British market access to a more industrialized, free market economy that can compete globally. This dynamic growth has boosted real incomes - but left behind some at the bottom of the ladder - and broadened and deepened the technological capabilities of the industrial sector. Per capita income rose for ten consecutive years until 2007 in purchasing power parity terms, but fell in 2008-09. Debt-driven consumer spending drove robust growth in the first half of the decade, helping fuel a large balance of payments deficit that posed a challenge for economic managers. Inflationary pressures caused the central bank to raise its key rate steadily from January 2004 until it was among the highest in the OECD in 2007-08; international capital inflows attracted to the high rates further strengthened the currency and housing market, however, aggravating the current account deficit. The economy fell into recession before the start of the global financial crisis and contracted for five consecutive quarters in 2008-09. In line with global peers, the central bank cut interest rates aggressively and the government developed fiscal stimulus measures. The economy posted a 2% decline in 2009, but pulled out of recession late in the year, and achieved roughly 2% per year growth in 2010-12. Nevertheless, key trade sectors remain vulnerable to weak external demand. The government plans to raise productivity growth and develop infrastructure, while reining in government spending.

 

Source : CIA

 


IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Verified Address

 

Subject name :              AUTEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Business address :        702-718 Rosebank Road

Town :                           Avondale

Province :                      Auckland

Zip/postal code :            1026

Country :                       New Zealand

Tel :                              +64 9 8289179

Fax :                             +64 9 8285810

Email :                          enquiries@autex.co.nz

Website :                      www.autexindustries.com

 

Registered address :      702-718 Rosebank Road

Town :                           Avondale

Province :                      Auckland

Zip/postal code :            1026

Country :                       New Zealand

Postal address :            Private Bag 19988

Town :                           Avondale

Province :                      Auckland

Zip/postal code :            1746

Country :                       New Zealand

 

 

SUMMARY DETAILS

 

Executive Summary

 

Date founded or registered :        08/06/1970

Legal form :                               Private Limited Company

Chief executive :                        Mark Robinson

Issued & paid up capital :           NZD 1,000,000

Line of business :                       Manufacturer of carpet, wall coverings, insulation and bedware, polypropylene

needle-punched carpets, floor mats, carpet tiles, non-slip flooring, automotive and outdoor carpets.

Staff employed :                         110 employees (Subject)

 

 

CREDIT RISK OPINION

 

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 consistent

Detrimental :                  No detrimental found

Payment history :                      No payment delays noted

 

 

STATUTORY DETAILS

 

Registry Data

 

Registration date :          08/06/1970

Legal form :                   Private Limited Company

Registration no              79343

Registered authority :     New Zealand Companies Office

Registry status :            Live/Active

Previous name :             PACIFITEX (N.Z.) LIMITED (until 10-11-1972)

Change of legal form :     None reported.

 

 

MANAGEMENT / DIRECTORS

 

Key Management

 

Name :              Mark Robinson

Designation :     Chief Executive Officer

 

Name :              Marcel Van Vliet

Designation :     Financial Controller

 

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS/ OTHER APPOINTMENTS

 

Appointments

 

Name :                          David Robinson

Designation :                 Director

Appointment date :         15/12/87

Address :                      290 Jervois Road

Herne Bay, Auckland 1011

New Zealand

 

Name :                          Mark Robinson

Designation :                 Director

Appointment date :         21/03/95

Address :                      10 Birchwood Grove

Greenhithe, North Shore City 0632

New Zealand

 

Name :                          Warrick Bruce Batt

Designation :                 Director

Appointment date :         16/03/10

Address :                      55 Taparoo Road

Templestowe, VIC 3106

Australia

 

Name :                          William Randolph Cunningham

Designation :                 Director

Appointment date :         15/12/87

Address :                      326 Beach Road

Campbells Bay, North Shore City 0630

New Zealand

 

Name :                         Andrew MacLeod Cunningham

Designation :                 Director

Appointment date :         29/05/03

Address :                      371 Beach Road

Campbells Bay, North Shore City 0630

New Zealand

Staff employed :             110 employees (Subject)

 

 

SHARE CAPITAL

 

Composition

 

Authorized Capital :        NZD 1,000,000

No of shares :                1,000,000 Shares

Share par value :            NZD 1

Issued capital :              NZD 1,000,000

Paid up capital :             NZD 1,000,000

 

 

OWNERSHIP / SHAREHOLDERS

 

How listed :                   Full List

 

Composition

 

Shareholder name :        AUTEX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Address :                      702-718 Rosebank Road

Avondale, Auckland 1026

New Zealand

No. of shares :               1,000,000 Shares

% of shares :                 100%

 

RELATED COMPANIES & CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS

 

Structure

 

Name :                          AUTEX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Affiliation type :              Parent Company

Address :                      702-718 Rosebank Road

Avondale, Auckland 1026

New Zealand

 

Name :                          AUTEX PROPERTIES LIMITED

Affiliation type :              Sister Company

Address :                      702-718 Rosebank Road

Avondale, Auckland 1026

New Zealand

 

Name :                          AUTEX PTY. LTD.

Affiliation type :              Sister Company

Address :                      166 Bamfield Road

Heidelberg West, VIC 3081

Australia

 

Name :                          AUTEX QUEENSLAND PTY LTD

Affiliation type :              Sister Company

Address :                      7-11 Lancashire Street

Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110

Australia

 

Name :                          AUTEX INDUSTRIES LTD (BRANCH)

Affiliation type :              Sister Company

Address :                      Office No. 5Ebg28

Dubai Airport Free Zone

P.O. Box 54948

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

 

 

BANK & MORTGAGES

 

Bank Details

 

Name of bank :              ASB Bank New Zealand

Address :                      New Zealand

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 :                   None reported.

 

Legal Fillings

 

Bankruptcy fillings :        None reported.

Court judgements :         None reported.

Tax liens :                     None reported.

Others :                        None reported.

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

 

Description

 

Comments :      The representative contacted Mr. Marcel Van Vliet advised that the Subject’s estimated turnover for financial year end 31-03-2013 was NZD 40 million to 45 million.

Private Companies in New Zealand are not required to file accounts unless

classified as "Large", which at the moment means that two out of the following

three conditions are met:

- The company has a sales turnover of over NZD 20,000,000;

- The company has total assets of over NZD 10,000,000;

- The company employs 50 people or more.

The Subject meets the criteria of being a large Private Company however is

exempted from filling their financial information.

 

 

OPERATION DETAILS

 

Main activities :              The Subject's main activities are manufacturing of carpet, wall coverings, insulation and bedware, polypropylene needle-punched carpets, floor mats, carpet tiles, non-slip flooring, automotive and outdoor carpets.

In addition, the Subject manufactures of 100% polyester thermal and acoustic building insulation, duvets, comforters, quilts, pillows, woolen underlays and a variety of polyester filled bedware products.

Product & services :       Autex Bedware - wool and polyester bedding products

Autex Carpets - commercial carpets

Autex Insulation - thermal and acoustic polyester insulation for commercial

and residential

Autex Wall Coverings - polypropylene plush and acoustic wall covering

Avondale - school and commercial carpet BaffleBlock - acoustic polyester

Composition - acoustic wall coverings

Decord - marine, commercial and outdoor ribbed carpet

Dream Maker - polyester bedding products

Elements - carpet and carpet tiles

Eurograss - cricket pitch and outdoor carpet

Euromat - door mats, non-slip mats

Flex2 - marine and automotive carpets and linings GreenStuf - thermal and

acoustic polyester insulation High Country - wool filled bedding products

Images - commercial and outdoor carpet

Multisport - sporting surfaces carpet

Performer - marine and automotive carpets and linings

Quietstuf - acoustic polyester

Raider & Reef - marine and light commercial carpet

Vertiface - plush wall coverings

Widetrack - commercial and outdoor ribbed carpet

Purchases

International : Asian countries, United Kingdom

Sales

Local :                          Yes

International :                 Pacific Islands, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand,

Indonesia, Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Qatar, Egypt, United Kingdom,

Portugal, India, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, United States

Property & Assets

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

Branches :                    None reported.

Intellectual property :      ISO14001

ISO9001 Quality Management Standard certification

 

 

SUMMARIZED COUNTRY RISK

 

Gross Domestic Products (GDP) & Economic Overview

 

Central bank :                                        Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Reserve of foreign exchange & gold :       US$ 20.562 billion

Gross domestic product - GDP :             US$ 180.548 billion

GPP (Purchasing power parity) :             126.628 billion of International dollars

GDP per capita - current prices :             US$ 40,454

GDP - composition by sector :                agriculture: 4.7%

industry: 24%

services: 71.3%

Inflation :                                               2009: 2.1%

2010: 2.3%

2011: 4%

Unemployment rate :                              2009: 6.1%

2010: 6.5%

2011: 6.5%

Public debt

(General Government gross debt as

a % GDP):                                           2009: 26.1%

2010: 32.3%

2011: 37%

Government bond ratings :                      Standard & Poor's: AA+/Stable/A-1+

Moody's rating: Aaa

Moody's outlook: STA

Market value of publicly traded

shares:                                                             US$67.061 billion

Largest companies in the country :          Westpac Limited, Transpower, Fletcher Building Limited, National Bank of New Zealand, Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd, Air New Zealand Limited, The Warehouse Group Limited, Progressive Enterprises Ltd

 

Trade & Competitiveness Overview

 

Total exports :                          US$33.24 billion

Exports commodities :               Dairy products, meat, wood and wood products, fish, machinery

Total imports :                           US$31.11 billion

Imports commodities :                Machinery and equipment, vehicles and aircraft, petroleum, electronics,

textiles, plastics

Export - major partners :             Australia 22%, US 11.5%, Japan 9.2%, China 5.3%, UK 4.6%

Import - major partners :             Australia 20.7%, China 13.4%, US 9.7%, Japan 9.5%, Singapore 4.9%,

Germany 4.7%

FDI Inflows :                              2008: US$4,598 million

2009: US$-1,293 million

2010: US$561 million

FDI Outflows :                           2008: US$462 million

2009: US$-308 million

2010: US$589 million

Best countries for doing business : 3 out of 183 countries

Global competitiveness ranking : 25 (ranking by country on a basis of 142, the first is the best)

 

Country and Population Overview

 

Total population :                       4.37 million

Total area :                                270,467 km2

Capital :                                    Wellington

Currency :                                 New Zealand dollars (NZD)

Internet users as % of total

population:                                83%

 

 

PAYMENT HISTORY

 

Purchase Term

 

Local :              Bank transfer, Credit 30-90 days

International :     L/C, Telegraphic transfer, Credit 30-90 days

 

Sales Term

 

Local :              Bank transfer, Credit 30-90 days

International :     L/C, D/P, Prepayment, Telegraphic transfer, Credit 30-90 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.67.03

UK Pound

1

Rs.104.32

Euro

1

Rs.88.24

 

 

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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