MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

21.08.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ARBROS FOREST RESOURCES FZCO

 

 

Registered Office :

C147 B/W, Junction No. 6 & 7, Sheikh Zayed Road, Jabel Ali Free Zone, P O Box 61457, Dubai

 

 

Country :

United Arab Emirates

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2013

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

27.06.2000

 

 

Legal Form :

Free Zone Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject is engaged in the import and distribution of wood and timber, paper products, wood pulp, writing and printing paper, colour bond paper, sticker paper, packaging materials, duplex boards, folding box board, craft liner, test liner, fluting and used paper machinery.

 

 

No of Employees :

55

 

 

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 :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – June 01, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.03.2014)

Current Rating

(01.06.2014)

United Arab Emirates

A2

A2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low Risk

 

A2

Moderate Low Risk

 

B1

Moderate Risk

 

B2

Moderate High Risk

 

C1

High Risk

C2

Very High Risk

 

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                         : ARBROS FOREST RESOURCES FZCO

Country of Origin                                    : Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Legal Form                                            : Free Zone Company – FZCO

Registration Date                                   : 27th June 2000

Trade Licence Number                            : 2469

Chamber Membership Number                : 57296

Issued Capital                                        : UAE Dh 25,000,000

Paid up Capital                                      : UAE Dh 25,000,000

Total Workforce                                     : 55

Activities                                               : Distributors of wood, timber and paper products.

Financial Condition                                 : Good

Payments                                             : Nothing detrimental uncovered

Operating Trend                         : Steady

Person Interviewed                                 : Sabir Sial, Finance Manager

COMPANY NAME

 

ARBROS FOREST RESOURCES FZCO

 

 

ADDRESS

 

Registered & Physical Address

 

Location            : C147 B/W, Junction No. 6 & 7

Street               : Sheikh Zayed Road

Area                 : Jebel Ali Free Zone

PO Box             : 61457

Town                 : Dubai

Country             : United Arab Emirates

Telephone         : (971-4) 8811321 / 8814259 / 8837934 / 8871420 / 8871423

Facsimile          : (971-4) 8812120 / 8837922 / 8871430

Mobile               : (971-50) 3879774 / 7257908 / 9643669

Email                : arbros@emirates.net.ae

 

Premises

 

Subject operates from a medium sized suite of offices and a warehouse that are rented and located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone.

 

 

KEY PRINCIPALS

 

Name                                                               Nationality                               Position

 

Abdullah Rehmani Ahmed Rehmani                     Pakistani                                   Managing Director

 

Ibrahim Shamim                                     Pakistani                                   Director

 

Abdul Rahim Sarim                                            Pakistani                                   Director

 

Mumtaz Siddiqi                                                         -                                        General Manager

 

Imran Sheikh                                                            -                                        Commercial Manager

 

Sayed Sulaiman                                                      -                                         Sales Manager

 

Sabir Sial                                                                -                                         Finance Manager

 

 

LEGAL FORM & OWNERS

 

Date of Establishment              : 27th June 2000

 

History                                     : Subject began in 2000 as a Free Zone Establishment, however it re-registered as a Free Zone Company in 2011.

 

Legal Form                              : Free Zone Company – FZCO

 

Trade Licence No.                   : 2469

 

Chamber Member No.             : 57296

 

Issued Capital                          : UAE Dh 25,000,000

 

Paid up Capital                        : UAE Dh 25,000,000

 

Name of Shareholder (s)                                             Percentage

 

Abdullah Rehmani Ahmed Rehmani                                     60%

 

Ibrahim Shamim                                                     20%

 

Abdul Rahim Sarim                                                            20%

 

 

AFFILIATED COMPANIES

 

Scandinavian Oasis FZE

Jebel Ali Free Zone

Dubai

 

Arbros Saudia Paper Company

PO Box: 22967

Jeddah 21416

Tel: (966-2) 6398617 / 6836942

Fax: (966-2) 6917871

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Activities: Engaged in the import and distribution of wood and timber, paper products, wood pulp, writing and printing paper, colour bond paper, sticker paper, packaging materials, duplex boards, folding box board, craft liner, test liner, fluting and used paper machinery.

 

Import Countries: United States of America, Canada, Germany, Austria, Italy, South Africa, Taiwan, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, France, Portugal and China.

 

International Suppliers:

 

Ekman & Co AB            Sweden

Sappi Ltd                      South Africa

CPK                             Portugal

April Fine                      Indonesia

Bowater                        United States of America

Canfor                           Canada

YFY                              Taiwan

Rasolute                       Canada

White Beach                 Canada

 

Export Countries: Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, South Africa and Mauritius.

 

Operating Trend: Steady

 

Subject has a workforce of 55 employees.

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

 

Financial highlights provided by local sources are given below:

 

Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham (UAE Dh)

 

                                                Year Ending 31/12/12:              Year Ending 31/12/13:

 

Total Sales                                UAE Dh 350,502,745                  UAE Dh 387,097,418

 

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

 

The above figures were provided by Mr Sabir Sial, Finance Manager

 

 

BANKERS

 

Standard Chartered Bank

Jebel Ali Free Zone

PO Box: 999

Dubai

Tel: (971-4) 8856600

 

HSBC Bank Middle East

Deira Souk Branch

PO Box: 66

Dubai

Tel: (971-4) 2535000

 

 

PAYMENT HISTORY

 

No complaints regarding subject’s payments have been reported.

 

 

GENERAL COMMENTS

 

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.60.67

UK Pound

1

Rs.100.81

Euro

1

Rs.80.73

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

SUM

 

 

Report Prepared by :

TPT

 

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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