MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

12.09.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

NAANDAN JAIN IRRIGATION C.S. LTD

 

 

Formerly Known As :

NAANDAN IRRIGATION AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

Post Naan Naan 7682900

 

 

Country :

Israel

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

29.11.1966

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Partnership

 

 

Line of Business :

Developers, manufacturers, marketers and exporters of irrigation and sprinkling equipment.

 

 

No. of Employees :

360

 

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

 

NAANDAN JAIN IRRIGATION C.S. LTD.

(C.S. stands for Cooperative Society)

Telephone  972 8 944 22 33

Fax            972 8 935 06 26

Email:        mkt@naandanjain.com

Post Naan

NAAN 7682900 ISRAEL

 

HISTORY AND LEGAL FORMATION

 

An Agricultural Cooperative Society (ACS), operating since 2000, registered as per file No. 57-003551-9, succeeding a General Partnership, registered as per file No. 54-009281-4 on the 29.11.1966 (under the name NAAN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS).

Partnership was founded with the view to take over the activities of a non-registered firm, originally established in 1938 as an industrial department of Kibbutz Naan, under the name of “NAAN MECHANICAL WORKS”.

 

As of the 01.07.2001, subject took over all the activities of DAN SPRINKLERS (a limited partnership established by Kibbutz Dan in 1973) and merged it into its own activities.

As a result of this move, subject changed its name to NAANDAN IRRIGATION AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD.

 

Following the entrance of the JAIN Concern as a 50% shareholder in subject in June 2007, name was changed again to the present one.

 

 

OWNERSHIP

 

Subject is fully owned by JAIN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS LTD. (JAIN Concern) (in chaining, via subsidiaries; subject's direct parent company is JAIN (ISRAEL) BV., Netherlands), of India, a public limited company, whose shares are traded on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India.

 

In 2007 Kibbutz Naan acquired from Kibbutz Dan its 31% holdings in subject. According to reports, Kibbutz Naan paid Kibbutz Dan NIS 30 million for their stakes, following which it reached 100% in subject.

In June 2007 JAIN Concern of India acquire from Kibbutz Naan 50% of subject, reportedly for US$ 45 million.

In July/August 2012 JAIN completed the acquisition of Kibbutz Naan's remaining 50% (realizing its option) for reported sum of US$ 34 million.

 

                                                                                                                            

MANAGEMENT

 

1.    Anil B. Jain, Joint Chairman,

2.    Avner Hermoni, General Manager.

BUSINESS

 

Developers, manufacturers, marketers and exporters of irrigation and sprinkling equipment, “Naan-Tif” integrated dip tubing, die casting, hot stamping, metal foundry, plastic injection moldings, etc, as well as executing agricultural projects..

80% of sales are exports.

Subject’s sales are to over 100 countries worldwide.

 

Among local clients are municipalities, agricultural societies, HAMASHBIR LAHAKLAI, AMIR SUPPLY CO., etc.

 

Most purchasing is from import.

Among local suppliers: CARMEL OLEFINS, BERMAD, ODIS IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, BANIAS, NORDIA SPRINGS, PLASSIM FITTINGS, etc.

 

Operating from an owned plant, on an area of 25,000 sq. meters, in Kibbutz Naan (owned by kibbutz Naan), from a plant in Kibbutz Dan, and from plants in Mexico, Spain and Chile.

 

Had 360 employees in Israel and 450 in the Group, including abroad – as of 2011. Current number of employees unavailable.

 

 

MEANS

 

In mid 2011, subject's stock was valued at NIS 50,000,000, and consolidated stock is valued at NIS 130,000,000. Later data unavailable.

 

According to a report from May 2012, JAIN invested in subject NIS 125 million since its entered as a shareholder in 2007, in R&D and production lines.

 

Subject is an “Approved Enterprise” and as such enjoys tax benefits and State incentives.

In November 2003, the Israeli Investment Center approved US$ 3 million investment plan for the expansion of subject’s plant.

 

 

REVENUES

 

2006 sales claimed to be NIS 310 million, 80% for export.

2007 sales claimed to be NIS 350 million, 80% for export.

2008 sales claimed to be NIS 350 million, 80% for export.

2009 sales claimed to be NIS 400 million, 80% for export.

2010 sales claimed to be NIS 500 million, 80% for export.

2011 sales claimed to be NIS 500 million, 80% for export.

According to the financial statements of JAIN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS LTD. for the year ended 31.03.2012, subject's revenues were NIS 433.76 million (equivalent to US$ 121.43 million).

Later sales figures not forthcoming.

 

 

OTHER COMPANIES

 

NAANDAN AGRO-PRO LTD., 100%, Israel, company for agricultural

applications)

NAANDAN JAIN FRANCE Sarl, 100%, France

NAANDANJAIN MEXICO, S.A. De C.V., 100%, Mexico

NAANDAN JAIN AUSTRALIA Pty Ltd., 100%, Australia

NAANDAN JAIN S.R.L., 100%, Italy

NAANDAN DO BRASIL PARTICIPACOES Ltda., 100%, Brasil

NAANDAN JAIN INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO DE EQUIPMENTOS LTD., 100%, Brasil

NAANDAN JAIN IBERICA S.C., 100%, Spain

NAANDAN JAIN PERU S.A.C., 100%, Peru

NAANDANJAIN IRRIGATION PROJECTS S.R.L., 100%, Romania

DANSYSTEMS S.A., a Joint Venture, 50%, Chile.

 

JAIN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS LTD. (JAIN Concern), a multinational corporation with multi product industrial profile and manufacturers of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems and components. Has 15 plants worldwide, 2012 consolidated sales INR 49.2 billion.

 

 

BANKERS

 

Bank Hapoalim Ltd., Rehovot Branch (No. 615), Rehovot, account No. 120400.

A check with the Central Banks’ database did not reveal any negative information regarding subject’s a/m account.

 

Bank Leumi Le'Israel Ltd., Rehovot Business Branch (No. 978), Rehovot.

 

 

CHARACTER AND REPUTATION

 

Nothing unfavorable learned.

 

Subject’s controller, with whom we speak to get updates on subject, is presently on vacation and due back in about one week time. We shall contact him upon his return and update you accordingly.

 

Indian JAIN Concern is considered a leading one in the Indian agro-industrial market, with 60% market share, employing 7,000 in India and overseas subsidiaries. JAIN is considered No. 1 in the world in drip irrigation with pipe production.

JAIN acquired subject in 2 phases from its founder, Kibbutz Naan: 50% in 2007, then realizing its "call" option and acquire the additional 50% in 2012. Purchasing sum (in total US$ 79 million) in 2012 was lower than in 2007, however it should be noted that in the middle JAIN invested considerable sums in subject (as noted in MEANS above). According to the latest agreement, production activities in the 2 plants in Israel will remain until 2020.

 

Subject is among the leading global players in the drip irrigation field, although drip irrigation captures mere 5% of the whole global irrigation market.

Israeli companies are considered pioneers and leading industries in the world, including subject, NETAFIM (the largest in the world) and JOHN DEERE WATE.

 

Subject is ISO 9001:2008 certified.

 

There were several reportes in 2004 on subject: Manage a US$ 40 million agricultral project in Mexico; Erect a plant in Spain with an investment of 1 million (partnered with GRUPO TPM); Erect a 4,000 sq. meters plant in Australia, with an investment of US$ 1.3 million.

In 2005, it was reported that subject signed a US$ 2 million deal to provide sprinklers to a vineyard in Chile.

 

There were several reportes in 2004 on subject: Signed a US$ 2.5 millon contract in Chile; Supply irrigation equipment in volume of US$ 1.5 millon to a national forest project in Turkmenistan (deal was won via an Israeli project firm called JOKAS); Launching a new logistics center in Mexico, of 1,500 sq. meters.

 

In 2007, subject announced a US$ 2 million supply contact to tea plantations in India, and projected US$ 1.8 million contract in Japan.

 

In July 2007, it was reported that subject is in the move of gaining control in its international subsidiaries, with total investment of US$ 10 million.

 

In June 2008 reported it has recently opened a subsidiary in Lima, Peru, to reply to the growing technology demands of Peru’s agriculture.

 

In February 2009 it was reported that subject launched 2 production lines with an investment of NIS 10 million.

 

In June 2011 it was reported that subject launched a production line in India with an investment of NIS 15 million, of a total of NIS 100 million in the Indian production plant. It was further reported that subject's expects that this production line will increase subject's world market share to 15%. Also subject invested 5 million in a production line in Spain.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Notwithstanding the lack of updated data from subject's officials so far, considered good for trade engagements.

 

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.63.90

UK Pound

1

Rs.100.47

Euro

1

Rs.84.65

 

 

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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