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Report Date : |
19.12.2014 |
IDENTIFICATION DETAILS
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Name : |
SAFDICO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED |
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Registered Office : |
Aerogare Fret Case Postale 1138 1211
Genève 5/GE |
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Date of Incorporation : |
2012 |
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Legal Form : |
Branch of foreign company |
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Line of Business : |
Wholesale of watches and jewellery |
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No. of Employees : |
02 |
RATING & COMMENTS
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MIRA’s Rating : |
B |
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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26-40 |
B |
Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively
below average. |
Small |
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Status : |
Moderate |
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Payment Behaviour : |
No complaints |
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Litigation : |
Clear |
NOTES :
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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – September 30, 2014
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Country Name |
Previous Rating (30.06.2014) |
Current Rating (30.09.2014) |
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Switzerland |
A1 |
A1 |
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Risk Category |
ECGC
Classification |
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Insignificant |
A1 |
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Low |
A2 |
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Moderate |
B1 |
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High |
B2 |
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Very High |
C1 |
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Restricted |
C2 |
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Off-credit |
D |
SWITZERLAND - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
Switzerland is a peaceful,
prosperous, and modern market economy with low unemployment, a highly skilled
labor force, and a per capita GDP among the highest in the world. Switzerland's
economy benefits from a highly developed service sector, led by financial
services, and a manufacturing industry that specializes in high-technology,
knowledge-based production. Its economic and political stability, transparent
legal system, exceptional infrastructure, efficient capital markets, and low
corporate tax rates also make Switzerland one of the world's most competitive
economies. The Swiss have brought their economic practices largely into
conformity with the EU's to enhance their international competitiveness, but some
trade protectionism remains, particularly for its small agricultural sector.
The fate of the Swiss economy is tightly linked to that of its neighbors in the
euro zone, which purchases half of all Swiss exports. The global financial
crisis of 2008 and resulting economic downturn in 2009 stalled export demand
and put Switzerland in a recession. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) during this
period effectively implemented a zero-interest rate policy to boost the economy
as well as prevent appreciation of the franc, and Switzerland's economy began
to recover in 2010. The sovereign debt crises currently unfolding in
neighboring euro-zone countries pose a significant risk to Switzerland's
financial stability and are driving up demand for the Swiss franc by investors
seeking a safe-haven currency. The independent SNB has upheld its zero-interest
rate policy and conducted major market interventions to prevent further
appreciation of the Swiss franc, but parliamentarians have urged it to do more
to weaken the currency. The franc's strength has made Swiss exports less
competitive and weakened the country's growth outlook; GDP growth fell below 2%
per year during 2011-13. Switzerland has also come under increasing pressure
from individual neighboring countries, the EU, the US, and international
institutions to reform its banking secrecy laws. Consequently, the government
agreed to conform to OECD regulations on administrative assistance in tax
matters, including tax evasion. The government has renegotiated its double taxation
agreements with numerous countries, including the US, to incorporate the OECD
standard, and is considering the possibility of imposing taxes on bank deposits
held by foreigners. These steps will have a lasting impact on Switzerland's
long history of bank secrecy
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Source
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SAFDICO
INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Aerogare Fret
Case Postale 1138
1211 Genève 5/GE
Switzerland/CH
Telephone: 022
7102120
Fax: 022
7102125
Web
site: http://www.safdico.com
E-mail: safdico.geneve@safdico.com
WIN
Worldbox No.: CH0008913611
Established: 2012
Line
of Business: Consumer goods
wholesale
Industry
Division: Wholesale trade
Industry-code (NACE): 4648 Wholesale of watches and jewellery
Banks: unknown
Coverage: Company
Financial
year: 2014
Employees: 2
Sales: CHF 0-1 Mio
Safdico has set unsurpassed standards of
innovation, craftsmanship and professionalism throughout the diamond industry. They
have a worldwide distribution network, employing over 250 people and
specialising in top-end, extraordinary diamonds. Thousands of carats of rough
diamonds are cut and polished monthly in South Africa, Antwerp, New York and
Botswana. They are subsequently offered to a discerning public around the
world.
The company has 2 employees, working in
France and in the office in Geneva. All Businesses are carried outside
Switzerland.
Real
Estate: The company owns
no property.
Registration: The company is not recorded in
the Company Register.
Legal
form: Branch of foreign
company
Legal
status: active
Title Name
Chief
Administration Officer Elena Gallo
WIN: MU0000354139
Name: Safdico International
Limited
City/Country: Port Louis, Mauritius/MU
No.
of Owner/-s: 1
Owner: The company is foreign
owned.
It is believed that the company has no
investments.
An updated legal action check is only
available against proof of interest. e.g. a copy of an enquiry letter, and
order or invoice relating to the subject company.
The Group Companies includes: Safdico Ltd, Safdico
SA (Mauritius); Safdico RSA (Pty) Ltd; Safdico Rough (Pty) Ltd; Safdico
Botswana (Pty) Ltd; Diamond Technology Park (Pty) Ltd; Safdico Israel Ltd;
Safdico Antwerp BVBA; Safdico USA Inc; Graff Diamonds International Ltd.
Financial
Statements: The company does not
disclose any financial statements. Third parties are not permitted any insight
into the financial affairs. It is therefore difficult to make a proper
assessment of the actual situation.
Financial
Situation: The financial situation
is difficult to assess.
Payment
experiences: There are no objections
regarding the payment of financial obligations.
DIAMOND INDUSTRY – INDIA
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From time immemorial, India is well known in the world
as the birthplace for diamonds. It is difficult to trace the origin of
diamonds but history says that in the remote past, diamonds were mined only in
India. Diamond production in India can be traced back to almost 8th
Century B.C. India, in fact, remained undisputed leader till 18th
Century when Brazilian fields were discovered in 1725 followed by emergence of
S. Africa, Russia and Australia.
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The achievement of the Indian diamond industry was
possible only due to combination of the manufacturing skills of the Indian
workforce and the untiring and unflagging efforts of the Indian diamantaires,
supported by progressive Government policies.
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The area of study of family owned diamond businesses
derives its importance from the huge conglomerate of family run organizations
which operate in the diamond industry since many generations.
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Some of the basic traits of family run business
enterprises include spirit of entrepreneurship, mutual trust lowers transaction
costs, small, nimble and quick to react, information as a source of advantage
and philanthropy.
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Family owned diamond businesses need to improve on
many fronts including higher standard of corporate governance, long-term
performance – focused strategies, modern management and technology.
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Utmost caution is to be exercised while dealing with
some medium and large diamond traders which are usually engaged in fictitious
import – export, inter-company transactions, financially assisted by banks. In
the process, several public sector banks lost several hundred million rupees.
They mostly diverted borrowed money for diamond business into real estate and
capital markets.
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Excerpts from Times of India dated 30th
October 2010 is as under –
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Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council in its
statistical data has shown the export of polished diamonds to have increase by
28 % in February 2013. Compared to $ 1.4 bn worth of polished diamond export in
February, 2012, India exported $ 1.84 billion worth of polished diamonds in
February 2013. A senior executive of GJEPC said, “Export of cut and polished
diamonds started falling month-wise after the imposition of 2 % of import duty
on the polished diamonds. But February, 2013 has given a new ray of hope to the
industry as the export of polished diamonds has actually increased by 28 %. It
means the industry is on the track of recovery and round tripping of
diamonds has stopped completely.” Demand has started coming from the US, the
UK, Japan and China. India’s polished diamond export is expected to cross $ 21
bn in 2013-14.
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The banking sector has started exercising restraint
while following prudent risk management norms when lending money to gems and
jewellery sector. This follows the implementation of Basel III accord – a
global voluntary regulatory standard on bank capital adequacy, stress testing
and market liquidity.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES
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Currency |
Unit
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Indian Rupees |
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US Dollar |
1 |
Rs.63.32 |
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1 |
Rs.98.68 |
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Euro |
1 |
Rs.78.11 |
INFORMATION DETAILS
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Analysis Done by
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SUB |
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Report Prepared
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NIS |
RATING EXPLANATIONS
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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>86 |
Aaa |
Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest
capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums |
Unlimited |
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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 |
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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 |
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41-55 |
Ba |
Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal
commitments. |
Satisfactory |
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26-40 |
B |
Capability to
overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average. |
Small |
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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 |
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<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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