MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

05.09.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SHERIDAN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

C/O Pacific Brands Limited, Level 2, 290 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122

 

 

Country :

Australia

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.06.2013 (Group Consolidated)

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

10.08.2000

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

094091380

 

 

Legal Form :

Australian Proprietary Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject engaged in import, wholesale and retail sales of bed linen, sheets, towels, quilt covers, underlays and accessories.

 

 

No. of Employees :

9,022 employees (Pacific Brand Group)

 

 

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 :

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)

 Australia

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 


 

AUSTRALIA - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

The Australian economy has experienced continuous growth and features low unemployment, contained inflation, very low public debt, and a strong and stable financial system. By 2012, Australia had experienced more than 20 years of continued economic growth, averaging 3.5% a year. Demand for resources and energy from Asia and especially China has grown rapidly, creating a channel for resources investments and growth in commodity exports. The high Australian dollar has hurt the manufacturing sector, while the services sector is the largest part of the Australian economy, accounting for about 70% of GDP and 75% of jobs. Australia was comparatively unaffected by the global financial crisis as the banking system has remained strong and inflation is under control. Australia has benefited from a dramatic surge in its terms of trade in recent years, stemming from rising global commodity prices. Australia is a significant exporter of natural resources, energy, and food. Australia's abundant and diverse natural resources attract high levels of foreign investment and include extensive reserves of coal, iron, copper, gold, natural gas, uranium, and renewable energy sources. A series of major investments, such as the US$40 billion Gorgon Liquid Natural Gas project, will significantly expand the resources sector. Australia is an open market with minimal restrictions on imports of goods and services. The process of opening up has increased productivity, stimulated growth, and made the economy more flexible and dynamic. Australia plays an active role in the World Trade Organization, APEC, the G20, and other trade forums. Australia has bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) with Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and the US, has a regional FTA with ASEAN and New Zealand, is negotiating agreements with China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, as well as with its Pacific neighbors and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and is also working on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement with Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the US, and Vietnam.

Source : CIA

 

 


 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Verified Address

 

Subject name                            : SHERIDAN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED

Business address                      : Level 6, 45 Jones Street

Town                                         : Ultimo

Province                                    : New South Wales

Zip/postal code                          : 2007

Country                                     : Australia

Tel                                            : +61 2 86683200

Fax                                           : +61 2 86683311

Email                                        : sheridancsnz@pacbrands.com.au

Website                                    : www.sheridan.com.au

 

Registered address                    : C/o PACIFIC BRANDS LIMITED

 Level 2, 290 Burwood Road

Town                                         : Hawthorn

Province                                    : Victoria

Zip/postal code                          : 3122

Country                                     : Australia

Postal address                          : P.O. Box 2075

Town                                         : Strawberry Hills

Province                                    : New South Wales

Zip/postal code                          : 2012

Country                                     : Australia

 

 

SUMMARY DETAILS

 

Executive Summary

 

Date founded or registered          : 10/08/2000

Legal form                                 : Australian Proprietary Company

Chief executive                          : Paul Gould

Issued & paid up capital             : AUD 2

Sales turnover                            : AUD 1,273,328,000 (Group-Consolidated 12 months, 30/06/2013)

Net income                                : AUD 73,841,000 (Group-Consolidated 12 months, 30/06/2013)

Total fixed assets                       : AUD 1,281,884,000 (Group-Consolidated 12 months, 30/06/2013)

Line of business                         : Import, wholesale and retail sales of bed linen, sheets, towels, quilt covers, underlays and accessories.

Staff employed                           : 9,022 employees (Pacific Brand Group)

 

 

 

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

Credit amount asked                  : Not described.

Comments                                : Larger credit can still be considered. The Subject is well positioned in the market and the financial stability of the group is positive.

 

 

STATUTORY DETAILS

 

Registry Data

Registration date                                    : 10/08/2000

Legal form                                             : Australian Proprietary Company

Registration no                                        Australian Company Number: 094091380

Registered authority                               : Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Fiscal/ Tax no                                        : Australian Business Number: 89094091380

Registry status                                      : Live/Active

Previous name                                       : DREAMSHEETS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED (initial)

Change of legal form                               : None reported.

 

 

MANAGEMENT / DIRECTORS

 

Key Management

Name                : Paul Gould

Designation       : General Manager

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS/ OTHER APPOINTMENTS

 

Appointments

Name                            : David Landt Bortolussi

Designation                   : Director

Appointment date           : 09/06/09

Address                        : 24 Kent Road

  Surrey Hills, VIC 3127

  Australia

Biography                      : Born on 30/07/1969 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

  Mr. David L. Bortolussi serves as Chief Financial Officer and

  Operating Officer of Pacific Brands Limited since June 9, 2009. Prior

  to his appointment, he was at Foster's Group Limited, recently as

  Chief Strategy Officer where his responsibilities included corporate

  strategy, business development, financial planning and operational

  performance improvement. He has experience in the consumer

  goods and financial sectors, having held senior consulting roles with

  McKinsey & Company and PricewaterhouseCoopers where he

  developed functional capabilities in strategy, operations and finance.

  At Pacific Brands, he is responsible for Finance, Commercial,

  Corporate Development, Treasury, IT, Shared Services, Risk, Legal,

  Sourcing & Supply Chain and other Corporate Services.

 

Name                            : John Carl Pollaers

Designation                   : Director

Appointment date           : 03/09/12

Address                        : 12 Regent Street

 Brighton East, VIC 3187

Australia

Biography                      : Born on 25/07/1962 in Victoria Park, Western Australia, Australia.

Name                            : John Charles Grover

Designation                   : Company Secretary

Appointment date           : 26/09/05

Address                        : 14 Tuxen Street

 Balwyn North, VIC 3104

Australia

Biography                      : Born on 22/11/1961 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

 Mr. John Grover serves as General Counsel and Company Secretary

of Pacific Brands Limited since December 2003. Prior to joining

Pacific Brands, he held senior corporate legal roles with Ansell

Limited (formerly Pacific Dunlop Limited) and RTZ Limited (formerly

CRA Limited). Prior to this, he had an eight year career with an

Australian law firm, which included two roles based in South East

Asia.

Staff employed               : 9,022 employees (Pacific Brand Group)

 

 

SHARE CAPITAL

 

Composition

Authorized Capital          : AUD 2

No of shares                  : 2 Ordinary Shares

Share par value : AUD 1

Issued capital                : AUD 2

Paid up capital               : AUD 2

 

 

OWNERSHIP / SHAREHOLDERS

 

How listed                     : Full List

 

Composition

 

Shareholder name          : PACIFIC BRANDS HOLDINGS PTY LTD

Address                        : Level 2, 290 Burwood Road

Hawthorn, VIC 3122

Australia

No. of shares                 : 2 Ordinary Shares

% of shares                   : 100%

 

 

RELATED COMPANIES & CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS

Structure

Name                : PACIFIC BRANDS LIMITED

Affiliation type    : Ultimate Holding Company

Address            : Level 2, 290 Burwood Road

 Hawthorn, VIC 3122

 Australia

 

Comments

 Pacific Brands Limited engages in sourcing, marketing, wholesaling, and retailing consumer products. Its products include underwear, intimate apparel, socks, hosiery, and bonds outerwear products for women, men, and children under the Berlei, Bonds, Holeproof, Jockey, Razzamatazz, Rio, and Voodoo brands. The company also provides industrial workwear and corporate uniforms to employees and businesses under the Hard Yakka and KingGee, Can't Tear ‘Em, Dowd, NNT, Stylecorp, and Stubbies brands. In addition, it offers homewares, footwear, and outerwear products that include pillows, quilts, bedlinen, towels, carpet underlay; women’s, men’s, and children’s footwear; casual outerwear; and sporting outerwear and equipment under the Sheridan, Tontine, Dunlopillo, Dunlop, Clarks, Hush Puppies, Volley, Everlast, Diesel, Mossimo, Superdry, and Slazenger brands. The company sells its products in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.

 

Pacific Brands Limited is headquartered in Hawthorn, Australia.

 

Pacific Brands Limited is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and the New Zealand Stock Market (NZX).

 

 

Name                            : PACIFIC BRANDS HOLDINGS PTY LTD

Affiliation type                : Parent Company

Address                        : Level 2, 290 Burwood Road

Hawthorn, VIC 3122

Australia

 

Name                            : PACIFIC BRANDS (ASIA) LIMITED

Affiliation type                : Sister Company

Address                        : Langham Place, Level 40, Office Tower

8 Argyle Street

Kowloon

Hong Kong

 

Name                            : PACIFIC BRANDS CLOTHING PTY LTD

Affiliation type                : Sister Company

Address                        : Level 2, 290 Burwood Road

Hawthorn, VIC 3122

Australia

 

Name                            : PACIFIC BRANDS FOOTWEAR PTY LTD

Affiliation type                : Sister Company

Address                        : Level 2, 290 Burwood Road

Hawthorn, VIC 3122

Australia

 

Related companies and corporate

affiliations comments

: Other companies of the Pacific Brands Group should be considered affiliates of

the Subject.

 

 

BANK & MORTGAGES

 

Bank Details

Name of bank                : National Australia Bank Limited

Address                        : Australia

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

Source of financial statement      : Public Record Sources

Financial statement date            : 30/06/13

Type of accounts                       : Full audited

Currency                                   : Australia Dollar (AUD)

Exchange rate                           : 1 USD = AUD 1.09 as of 04-09-2013

 

 

Summarized Financial Information

Consolidation type            : Group Consolidated      Group Consolidated

Currency                      : Australia Dollar (AUD) Australia Dollar (AUD)

Denomination                  : (x1) One                    (x1) One

Date of financial year end    : 30/06/13                    30/06/12

Length of accounts            : 12 months                   12 months

Sale turnover / Income        : 1,273,328,000               1,322,670,000

Gross profit                  : 620,813,000                 613,068,000

Operating profit              : 122,136,000                 -404,864,000

Profit before tax             : 101,676,000                 -430,917,000

Net income                    : 73,841,000                  -450,847,000

Non current assets            : 666,169,000                 691,574,000

Current assets                : 615,715,000                 566,026,000

Inventories                   : 228,682,000                 244,263,000

Total assets                  : 1,281,884,000               1,257,600,000

Current liabilities           : 183,361,000                 209,002,000

Non current liabilities       : 361,239,000                 362,120,000

Total liabilities             : 544,600,000                 571,122,000

Share equity                  : 737,284,000                 686,478,000

Retained earning              : 7,621,000                   -97,060,000

 

Comments                    : The group’s consolidated financial information above relates to the Subject’s Ultimate Holding Company Pacific Brands Limited and all its subsidiaries which

include the Subject.

 

 

OPERATION DETAILS

 

Main activities

 

The Subject engages in import, wholesale and retail sales of bed linen, sheets, towels, quilt covers,  underlays and accessories.

 

The Subject operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific Brands Limited.

 

Pacific Brands Limited engages in manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, and distribution of apparel and related accessories primarily in the Asia Pacific region. The company also markets and distributes underwear, intimates, footwear, workwear, and bed linen in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe. Divisions The company’s segments include Underwear & Hosiery; Outerwear & Sport; Home Comfort; Footwear Marketer; and Other. Underwear & Hosiery: This segment markets, distributes, imports, and manufactures underwear, intimate apparel, socks, and hosiery. Outerwear & Sport: This segment markets, distributes, imports, and manufactures casual outerwear, workwear, sports clothing,

sports footwear, and sporting equipment. Home Comfort: This segment markets, distributes, imports, and manufactures mattresses, pillows, bed linen, bedding accessory products and foam’s, and carpet underlay. Footwear: This segment markets, distributes, imports, and manufactures footwear. Other: This segment includes retail clearance outlets, administration functions and amortisation of other intangible assets.

 

Pacific Brands Limited is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.

 

 

Product & services

 

Quilts

Quilt covers

Pillows

Pillow cases

Cushions

Bed Linen

Underlays and protectors

Towels

Bath Robes

Bed accessories

 

Brand 

SHERIDAN

MILLENNIA

ABBOTSON

EVELINA

AMBROSE

DAVINA

NEWBERY

DION

ELKINS

 

Purchases

International       : Mainly from China, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Romania, Belgium

 

Sales

Local                : Yes

International       : New Zealand

 

 

Property & Assets

 

Premises          : The Subject operates from premises at the verified heading address

  consisting of an administrative office.

Branches          : In addition, the Subject operates from 25 factory outlet stores and 14

  boutique stores in Australia.

  Furthermore, the Subject has a distribution center located at:     

 18 Baker Street

 Port Adelaide, SA 5015

 Australia

Tel: +61 8 84484340

 

 

SUMMARIZED COUNTRY RISK

 

Gross Domestic Products (GDP) & Economic Overview

Central bank                                                      : Reserve Bank of Australia

Reserve of foreign exchange & gold                     : US$ 46.714 billion

Gross domestic product - GDP                           : US$ 1.586 trillion

GPP (Purchasing power parity)                           : 954.296 billion of International dollars

GDP per capita - current prices                           : US$ 68,916

GDP - composition by sector                              : agriculture: 4%

  industry: 25.6%

  services: 70.4%

Inflation                                                             : 2010: 2.8%

  2011: 3.4%

  2012: 2.7%

Unemployment rate                                            : 2010: 5.2%

  2011: 5.1%

  2012: 5.2%

Public debt

(General Government gross debt as

a % GDP)                                                         : 2010: 20.4%

  2011: 22.9%

  2012: 24%

Government bond ratings                                    : Standard & Poor's: AAA

  Moody's rating: Aaa

  Moody's outlook: STA

Market value of publicly traded

 

Shares                                                              : US$1.198 trillion

 

Largest companies in the country

 

Qantas Airways (Airline),Coca-Cola Amatil (Beverages), CSL (Biotechs), Brambles (Business & Personal Services),Crown Ltd (Casinos & Gaming), Amcor (Containers & Packaging),Suncorp-Metway (Diversified Insurance), BHP Billiton (Diversified Metals & Mining),Newcrest Mining (Diversified Metals & Mining), Orica (Diversified Metals & Mining), Iluka Resources(Diversified Metals & Mining), Origin Energy (Electric Utilities), AGL Energy (Electric Utilities), Wesfarmers (Food Retail), Woolworths (Food Retail), Metcash (Food Retail), Macquarie Group (Investment services), AMP (Investment services), Challenger Ltd (Investment services), Fortescue Metals Group (Iron & Steel), Bluescope Steel (Iron & Steel), Commonwealth Bank (Major Banks), Westpac Banking Group (Major Banks), National Australia Bank (Major Banks), ANZ (Major Banks), Woodside Petroleum (Oil & Gas Operations), Santos (Oil & Gas Operations), Caltex Australia (Oil & Gas Operations), WorleyParsons (Oil

Services & Equipment), Toll Holdings (Other Transportation), Transurban Group (Other Transportation), QBE Insurance Group (Property & Casualty Insurance), Insurance Australia Group (Property & Casualty Insurance), QR National (Railroads), Westfield Group (Real Estate), Stockland Australia (Real Estate), Westfield Retail Trust (Real Estate), Lend Lease (Real Estate), CFS Retail Property Trust (Real Estate), Goodman Group (Real Estate), Bendigo & Adelaide Bank (Regional Banks), Bank of Queensland (Regional Banks), Incitec Pivot (Specialized Chemicals), Telstra (Telecommunications Services)

 

 

Trade & Competitiveness Overview

 

Total exports                 : US$263.9 billion

Exports commodities     : Coal, iron ore, gold, meat, wool, alumina, wheat, machinery and transport

  equipment

Total imports                 : US$239.7 billion

Imports commodities      : Machinery and transport equipment, computers and office machines,

  telecommunication equipment and parts; crude oil and petroleum products

Export - major partners   : China 27.4%, Japan 19.2%, South Korea 8.9%, India 5.8%

Import - major partners   : China 18.5%, US 11.4%, Japan 7.9%, Singapore 6.3%, Germany 4.7%

FDI Inflows                     : 2009: US$26,554 million

   2010: US$35,556 million

   2011: US$41,317 million

FDI Outflows                   : 2009: US$16,693 million

   2010: US$12,791 million

   2011: US$19,999 million

 

Best countries for doing business            : 10 out of 185 countries

Global competitiveness ranking               : 20 (ranking by country on a basis of 144, the first is the best)

 

Country and Population Overview

 

Total population                         : 22.68 million

Total area                                  : 7,692,024 km2

Capital                                      : Canberra

Currency                                   : Australian dollars (AUD)

Internet users as % of total

Population                                 : 79%

 

 

PAYMENT HISTORY

 

Purchase Term

International       : L/C, Telegraphic transfer, D/P, Credit 30-120 days

 

Sales Term

Local                : Cash, Credit card, Bank transfer, Credit 30-120 days

 

International       : Telegraphic transfer, Credit 30-120 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.67.02

UK Pound

1

Rs.104.31

Euro

1

Rs.88.23

 

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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