MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19.02.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

EWAG AG

 

 

Registered Office :

Industriestrasse 4 4554 Etziken/SO Switzerland/CH

 

 

Country :

Switzerland

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2012

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

28.06.1991

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

251.3.000.121-0 / 359243

 

 

Legal Form :

Company limited by shares

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject includes the development and manufacture of tool grinding machines for the watch industry, the dental, electrical, automotive and aviation industries, as well as in the manufacture of precision micro-components

 

 

No. of Employees :

145

 

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 – September 30, 2013

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(30.06.2013)

Current Rating

(30.09.2013)

Switzerland

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

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 recovered in 2010 with 3.0% growth. 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 to 1.9% in 2011 and 0.8% in 2012. 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

 

Source : CIA

 

 

 

 


Company name

 

EWAG AG

 

 

Operating address

 

Industriestrasse 4

4554 Etziken/SO

Switzerland/CH

 

Telephone:                    032 6133131

Fax:                             032 6133115

 

Web site:                      http://www.ewag.com

E-mail:                         info@ewag.com

 

WIN Worldbox No.:        CH0000130287

VAT-No.:                      CHE101854577

 

 

Profile

 

Established:                  1946

History:                        1946:      Established from Dr. H. Pfluger, G. Vogt-Schild, Dr. H. Vogt + O. Remund

Line of Business:           Machinery

Industry Division:           Manufacturing

Industry-code (NACE):   2899       Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.

Import/Export:               Export

Banks:                         CS Credit Suisse

 

 

Operational Figures

 

Coverage:                     Company

Figures:                        estimated

Employees:                  145

Sales:                          CHF 40-60 Mio

 

 

Activity

 

The business activities includes the development and manufacture of tool grinding machines for the watch industry, the dental, electrical, automotive and aviation industries, as well as in the manufacture of precision micro-components. The product portfolio includes manual machines for grinding and re-grinding tools, CNC machines for grinding and eroding tungsten carbide, PCD and PCBN and for machining WSP geometries, as well as laser machines.

 

 

Real Estate

 

Information on property ownership was not available.

 

 

Company Register

 

Company No:                251.3.000.121-0 / 359243

Legal form:                    Company limited by shares

Registration:                 28.06.1991

Legal status:                 active

Responsible Register:    Handelsregister des Kantons Solothurn

History:                        Date of Incorporation Statutes: 26.06.1991

                                    Date of Statutes: 21.09.2000

                                    Date of Statutes: 28.06.1995

 

Entry          Deleted      Name

03.07.1995                    Ewag AG

03.07.1995                    Ewag SA (Name translated)

03.07.1995                    Ewag Ltd. (Name translated)

                  03.07.1995  EWAG AG, Maschinen- und Werkzeugfabrik

 

Entry          Deleted      Legal domicile

active                           Etziken, Switzerland

 

Entry          Deleted      Address

active                           Industriestrasse 4, 4554 Etziken, Switzerland/CH

 

Entry          Deleted      Capital

03.07.1995                    Share Capital CHF 600,000, paidup CHF 600,000

 

Entry          Deleted      Capital Structure

03.07.1995                    600 Registered shares of CHF 1,000.--

 

Entry          Deleted      Activity (original Language)

05.10.2000                    Fabrikation von und Handel mit Maschinen und Werkzeugen und die Beteiligung an gleichartigen und verwandten Unternehmen; kann Liegenschaften erwerben, vermieten, verwalten und veräussern.

 

Entry          Deleted      Remarks (original Language)

active                           Publishing authority: SHAB.

25.04.2005                    Transfer of Assets: Die Gesellschaft überträgt gemäss Vertrag vom 19./20.04.2005 Aktiven von CHF 1'623'141.10 und Passiven (Fremdkapital) von CHF 878'854.57 auf die "Schleifring Service AG", in Steffisburg (CH-092.3.016.535-0). Gegenleistung: CHF 744'286.53.

05.10.2000                    Merger: Die Gesellschaft übernimmt gemäss Fusionsvertrag vom 21.09.2000 und Fusionsbilanz per 31.12.1999 Aktiven von CHF 2'274'000.-- und Passiven von CHF 1'001'000.-- der "Erhard Doebeli AG, Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik", in Gerlafingen, sowie Aktiven von CHF 384'000.-- und Passiven von CHF 4'000.-- der "AG für Automatisierung", in Etziken, nach Massgabe von Art. 748 OR. Da die übernehmende Gesellschaft Eigentümerin sämtlicher Aktien der zu übernehmenden Gesellschaften ist, findet keine Kapitalerhöhung statt.

03.07.1995                    Shares: Die Uebertragbarkeit der Namenaktien ist nach Massgabe der Statuten beschränkt.

03.07.1995                    Reports:  Mitteilung an Aktionäre: schriftlich.

 

 

Official Administration

 

Title                                           Name

President                                    Stephan Nell, Origin: St. Antönien, Switzerland, Residential address: Hilterfingen, Switzerland, single signature, Registered since: 20.11.2012

Director                                       Gustel Baumert, Origin: Germany, Residential address: Wedel, Germany, joint signature of two, Registered since: 21.06.2010

Director                                       Klaus Floessel, Origin: Germany, Residential address: Wettingen, Switzerland, joint signature of two, Registered since: 24.01.1996

Director                                       Michael Horn, Origin: Germany, Residential address: Gurzelen, Switzerland, joint signature of two, Registered since: 12.11.2013

 

Management

 

Title                                           Name

General Manager                         Christian Dilger, Origin: Germany, Residential address: Pliezhausen, Germany, joint signature of two, Registered since: 10.04.2013

General Manager                         Christoph Plüss, Origin: Murgenthal, Switzerland, Residential address: Burgdorf, Switzerland, joint signature of two, Registered since: 21.06.2010

Chairman of the management       Heinz Poklekowski, Origin: Germany, Residential address: Stuttgart, Germany, joint signature of two, Registered since: 21.06.2010

Member with procuration              Daniel Felber, Origin: Deitingen, Switzerland, Residential address: Lausen, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 10.04.2013

Member with procuration              Guido Gsponer, Origin: Brig-Glis, Embd, Switzerland, Residential address: Recherswil, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 03.02.1998

Member with procuration              Peter Kradolfer, Origin: Zürich, Switzerland, Residential address: Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 01.12.2011

Member with procuration              Beat Oderbolz, Origin: Wagenhausen, Switzerland, Residential address: Lyss, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two

Member with procuration              Markus Scherrer, Origin: Alt St. Johann, Switzerland, Residential address: 4934 Madiswil/BE, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 22.03.2007

Member with procuration              Jörg Schütz, Origin: Sumiswald, Switzerland, Residential address: Safnern, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 26.08.1997

Member with procuration              Rudolf Stucki, Origin: Diemtigen, Switzerland, Residential address: Etziken, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 01.12.2010

Member with procuration              Andreas Weidenauer, Origin: Germany, Residential address: Derendingen, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 10.04.2013

 

 

External Positions

 

Title                                           Name

Auditor                                        Ernst & Young AG, Residential address: Zürich, Switzerland, Registered since: 17.12.2002

 

 

Financial Data Körber Group

 

Consolidation:             consolidated

Industry:                      Trade/Industry

 

Fiscal year end:                                   31.12.2012        31.12.2011        31.12.2010        31.12.2009        31.12.2008

Number of months:                                     12                    12                    12                    12                    12

Currency:                                               mil. EUR          mil. EUR          mil. EUR          mil. EUR          mil. EUR

 

Net sales                                                                                                     1,676.9             1,611.7             1,748.6

Operating revenue                                         2,004.0             1,943.0             1,697.4             1,580.2             1,805.9

Operating result                                                                                              174.9                  79.0                185.5

Result before minority interests                         151.0                159.0                113.9                  71.9                163.4

Capital                                                                                                           170.0                170.0                170.0

Total shareholders equity                               1,470.0             1,339.0             1,189.3             1,058.0             1,031.6

Total assets                                                  2,194.0             2,109.0             2,037.2             1,824.4             1,862.2

Cost of employees                                           644.0                637.0                572.0                568.4                573.0

Depreciation                                                      59.0                  53.0                 43.6                  47.0                 43.6

Investments in tangible fixed assets                    48.0                  53.0                 40.8                  51.4                 53.2

Research and Development                                99.0                104.0

 

Employees  at year end                                    9,553                9,595                9,233                9,461                9,587

 

 

Ultimate Parent Company

 

Name:                          Körber AG

City/Country:                 Hamburg, Germany/DE

 

 

Owner/-s

 

No. of Owner/-s:            1

Owner:                         The company is foreign owned.

 

Class:                          100%

Type:                            indirect, Group-Level 1

Name:                          Körber AG

City/Country:                 Hamburg, Germany/DE

Interest:                        100,00% voting right, 100,00% capital interest (since 2000)

 

Class:                          100%

Type:                            direct

Name:                          Körber Schleifring GmbH

City/Country:                 Hamburg, Germany/DE

Interest:                        100,00% voting right, 100,00% capital interest (since 2000)

 

 

Sisters

 

Name:                          Fritz Studer AG

City/Country:                 Steffisburg/BE, Switzerland/CH

 

Name:                          Mägerle AG Maschinenfabrik

City/Country:                 Fehraltorf/ZH, Switzerland/CH

 

Name:                          United Grinding Group AG

City/Country:                 Bern/BE, Switzerland/CH

 

 

Investments

 

It is believed that the company has no investments.

 

 

Legal Actions

 

Control date       Year                       No.             Amount CHF     Status

15.11.2013          2013                           0

15.11.2013          2012                           0

15.11.2013          2011                           0

15.11.2013          2010                           0

15.11.2013          2009                           0

 

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.

 

 

Credit Information

 

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 considered to be good.

 

Payment experiences:   Financial obligations are met as appropriate.

 

 

 

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.62.12

UK Pound

1

Rs.103.93

Euro

1

Rs.85.17

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

NIS

 

 

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

--

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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