MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

03.07.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

CARATCO (PTY)LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

1st Floor, Block C, The Pivot At Montecasino, No.1 Montecasino, Boulevard, Fourways, 2055

 

 

Country :

South Africa

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

24.07.2003

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

M2003/017551/07

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Company

 

 

Line of Business :

·         manufacturer and distributor of Large Diamonds, Gems and Jewelry

·         Engaged in MINING OF DIAMONDS (INCLUDING ALLUVIAL DIAMONDS)

·         manufacturers of The South African Ideal Cut range of jewellery 

·         manufacturers, distributors and retailers with a comprehensive range of diamonds from the smallest polished stones to single diamonds of the highest quality.

 

 

No of Employees :

Not Available 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

Small

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Unknown

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2013)

Current Rating

(31.03.2014)

South Africa

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

 


 

South Africa ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

South Africa is a middle-income, emerging market with an abundant supply of natural resources; well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors and a stock exchange that is the 16th largest in the world. Even though the country's modern infrastructure supports a relatively efficient distribution of goods to major urban centers throughout the region, unstable electricity supplies retard growth. The global financial crisis reduced commodity prices and world demand. GDP fell nearly 2% in 2009 but has recovered since then, albeit slowly with 2014 growth projected at about 2%. Unemployment, poverty, and inequality - among the highest in the world - remain a challenge. Official unemployment is at nearly 25% of the work force, and runs significantly higher among black youth. Eskom, the state-run power company, has built two new power stations and installed new power demand management programs to improve power grid reliability. Construction delays at two additional plants, however, mean South Africa is operating on a razor thin margin; economists judge that growth cannot exceed 3% until those plants come on line. South Africa's economic policy has focused on controlling inflation, however, the country has had significant budget deficits that restrict its ability to deal with pressing economic problems. The current government faces growing pressure from special interest groups to use state-owned enterprises to deliver basic services to low-income areas and to increase job growth.

 

Source : CIA

 


Subject Name

CARATCO (PTY)LTD

Country

South Africa

Subject Contact Person

ZERA- Director PA / DELORT - Accountant

Assessment

On investigation contact was made with ZERA the directors PA and DELORT the accountant who both advised that the financial director, WES, is out of town and will assist on his return in the coming week.

 

The subject advised that a questionnaire and a company profile to be sent to the financial director.

 

Please see the available information on the subject below obtained from CIPC.

 

Company information

 

Registered Name

CARATCO (PTY)LTD

Trading as/ Division Name

CARATCO

Previous Name

Unavailable

Date of Name Change

2009-11-09

Registration Number

M2003/017551/07

Registration Date

2003/07/24

Date Commenced Trading

2003-07-24

Age of Business

11 Years

History of Business

The company was established in 1985. It began as a small wholesale company and through innovation and business expertise it grew into a well rounded company. It was registered under the name CARATCO (PTY) LTD and is trading for the past 11 years.

History of Principals

There are 4 active directors of the company.

Shareholders/Members/Partners of subject and % holding

Unavailable

Authorised Share Capital

R 0.00

Issued Share Capital/Members Contribution

R 0.00

Status

In Business

Operations Assessment

The subjects main operation is to manufacture and distribute large diamonds, gems and jewelry.

 

manufacturers of The South African Ideal Cut range of jewellery 

manufacturers, distributors and retailers with a comprehensive range of diamonds from the smallest polished stones to single diamonds of the highest quality.

Industry/ Customers

The general public, jewelry stores

Export

Yes

Import

Unknown

Major Industry Code / SICC

25200

Definition of Code

MINING OF DIAMONDS (INCLUDING ALLUVIAL DIAMONDS)

Head Office Physical Address

1st Floor, Block C, The Pivot at Montecasino, No.1 Montecasino, Boulevard, FOURWAYS, 2055

Head Office Postal Address

PO Box 71511, BRYANSTON, 2021, South Africa

Current Tel Number

0110119100

Cell Number

Unavailable

Current Fax Number

0110119190

Current Email Address

wes@caratco.co.za

Web Site Address

www.caratco.co.za

 

 

Auditors information

 

Company Registered Name

HARRIS DOWDEN AND FONTEINE

Trading Name

Unavailable

Registration Number

Unavailable

Physical Address

7 Pam Road, SANDTON, 2196

Postal Address

P O BOX 657729, BENMORE, 2010

Contact Person

HARRIS

Contact Number

0118847373

Email

Unavailable

Judgements Against Subject

Unavailable

Judgements Against Principals

Unavailable

Subject Verified as Client

Yes

Practice Number

943703

VAT Number

Unavailable

Tax Number

Unavailable

BEE Status

Unavailable

Financial Year End

Unavailable

No of years in Business

Unavailable

Website

Unavailable

 

Previous Auditors Information - No Information on Record

 

 

TaX INFORMATION

 

Vat Number

Unavailable

Tax Number

9457029842

Financial Year End

Unavailable

 

Black Economic Empowerment Information - No Information on Record

 

ISO Information - No Information on Record

 

Work Mans Information - No Information on Record

 

 

Company Structure

 

Subsidiaries Information - No Information on Record

 

Employees Information - No Information on Record

 

Company Fleet Information - No Information on Record

 

Offices Information - No Information on Record

 

Branch Information - No Information on Record

 

 

Management Overview

 

Organisation Chart

Level

Position

Name

Comment

1

Director

SOMEN DAS

 

1

Director

VISHAL MEHTA

 

1

Director

WESLEY FARENCE MAKOVINI

 

1

Director

TIMOTHY WATSON

 

 

Company Structure Information - No Information on Record

Note: One level up and all levels down

 

Key Deals - No Information on Record

 

Trade References Information - No Information on Record

 

 

Adverse Information on Subject

 

Judgements - No information on record

 

Business Rescue - No Information on Record

 

Default Listing - No information on record

 

Notarial Bonds - No information on record

 

Bank Information - No Information on Record

 

Bank Codes History

Date requested

Bank Code

Enquiry Amount

Number of RD's

RD amount

RD Date

Bank Comments

Years with bank

Comment

2013/11/25

C- FOR

R2000000

(Good for

the

amount quoted, if strictly in

the way

of

business.)

0.00

 

 

 

The subject's bankers consider them good for all business normal engagement s

0

 

 

Previous Bank Account Information - No Information on Record

 

Deeds Information - No information on record

 

Principals

 

Number of Principals

6

Average Age of Active Principals

48

 

Active Principals Principal - 1 of 4 SOMEN DAS

Surname

DAS

First Name

SOMEN

Other Names

None

ID Number

5506270000000

Verified ID Number

No

Current Age

59 Years 1 Months

Designation

DIRECTOR

Status

Active

Appointment Date

2007/08/23

Physical Address (at time of Appointment)

NO 3 SAN RAPHAEL, BERRIL LANE, MORNINGSIDE, 2196

Postal Address

P O BOX 2326, JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, 2000

Current Tel Number

Unavailable

Cell number

Unavailable

Shareholding/Membership

0.00

 

Principal's Adverse - No information on record

 

Business Information for SOMEN DAS

 

Principal Current Business Interests

 

Company Name

Registration No

Status

Age of Business

Judgements

Liquidation

Comment

CARATCO (PTY)LTD

M2003/017551/07

In Business

11 Years 11 Months

0

No

 

EPISTEME COAL SA (PTY)LTD

M2008/006308/07

Deregistration Process

6 Years 6 Months

0

No

 

EPISTEME

PARTNERS

(PTY)LTD

M2007/030856/07

Deregistration Process

7 Years 7 Months

0

No

 

ROSY BLUE

INVESTMENTS

(PTY)LTD

M2003/012502/07

In Business

11 Years 11 Months

0

No

 

ROSY BLUE WIRELESS AFRICA (PTY)LTD

M2007/032193/07

Deregistration Process

7 Years 7 Months

0

No

 

ROSYBLUE

MANUFACTURING

(PTY)LTD

M1966/008325/07

In Business

0

0

No

 

ROSYBLUE TRADING (PTY)LTD

M1988/002681/07

In Business

26 Years 2 Months

0

No

 

 

 

Principal - 2 of 4 VISHAL MEHTA

 

Surname

MEHTA

First Name

VISHAL

Other Names

None

ID Number

8004020000000

Verified ID Number

No

Current Age

34 Years 5 Months

Designation

DIRECTOR

Status

Active

Appointment Date

2007/08/23

Physical Address (at time of Appointment)

APARTMENT 2708, MICHAEL TOWERS, 8 MAUDE STREET, Gauteng, 2196

Postal Address

P O BOX 2326, JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng, 2000

Current Tel Number

Unavailable

Cell number

Unavailable

Shareholding/Membership

0.00

 

 

Principal's Adverse - No information on record

 

Business Information for VISHAL MEHTA

 

Principal Current Business Interests

 

Company Name

Registration No

Status

Age of Business

Judgements

Liquidation

Comment

CARATCO (PTY)LTD

M2003/017551/07

In Business

11 Years 11 Months

0

No

 

EPISTEME COAL SA (PTY)LTD

M2008/006308/07

Deregistration Process

6 Years 6 Months

0

No

 

EPISTEME

PARTNERS

(PTY)LTD

M2007/030856/07

Deregistration Process

7 Years 7 Months

0

No

 

ROSY BLUE WIRELESS AFRICA (PTY)LTD

M2007/032193/07

Deregistration Process

7 Years 7 Months

0

No

 

TUFFSAN TRADING 258 (PTY)LTD

M2007/032216/07

Deregistration Process

7 Years 7 Months

0

No

 

 

 

Principal Previous Business Interests

 

Average Age of Previous Business                                                        12 Years

 

Company Name

Registration No

Status

Age of Business

Judgements

Liquidation

Comment

ROSY BLUE

INVESTMENTS

(PTY)LTD

M2003/012502/07

In Business

11 Years 11 Months

0

No

 

ROSYBLUE

MANUFACTURING

(PTY)LTD

M1966/008325/07

In Business

 

0

No

 

ROSYBLUE TRADING (PTY)LTD

M1988/002681/07

In Business

26 Years 2 Months

0

No

 

 


Principal - 3 of 4 WESLEY MAKOVINI

 

Surname

MAKOVINI

First Name

WESLEY

Other Names

None

ID Number

6905115052080

Verified ID Number

Yes

Current Age

45 Years 2 Months

Designation

DIRECTOR

Status

Active

Appointment Date

2003/08/06

Physical Address (at time of Appointment)

36 PARKWAY,FOURWAYS GARDENS, 2191

Postal Address

P O BOX 71511, BRYANSTON, 2021

Current Tel Number

0114656276

Cell number

0828908514

Shareholding/Membership

0.00

 

Principal's Adverse - No information on record

 

Business Information for WESLEY MAKOVINI

 

Principal Current Business Interests

 

Company Name

Registration No

Status

Age of Business

Judgements

Liquidation

Comment

CARATCO (PTY)LTD

M2003/017551/07

In Business

11 Years 11 Months

0

No

 

JADWIGA

JEWELLERY

(PTY)LTD

M2005/011794/07

In Business

9 Years 9 Months

0

No

 

PANDA DIAMONDS (PTY)LTD

M2006/009814/07

In Business

8 Years 8 Months

0

No

 

WES MAKOVINI

6905115052080

 

Unknown

0

No

 

 

Principal Previous Business Interests

 

Average Age of Previous Business                                            12 Years

 

Company Name

Registration No

Status

Age of Business

Judgements

Liquidation

Comment

ADARA JEWELLERY (PTY)LTD

M1997/021416/07

In Business

17 Years 5 Months

0

No

 

AFRICAN JEWELLERY AND DIAMONDS (PTY)LTD

M2001/022277/07

Deregistration Final

13 Years 1 Months

0

No

 

JEWELLERY EXPERIENCE (PTY)LTD

M2000/022022/07

In Business

14 Years 2 Months

0

No

 

JOUEL (PTY)LTD

M2010/005800/07

In Business

4 Years 4 Months

0

No

 

 

Principal Deeds Information

 

Property Interests for WESLEY MAKOVINI

 

Title Deed No.

T15652/2010

Erf/Site No.

1730

Deeds Office

PRETORIA

Physical Address

30 PARK FOURWAYS GARDENS SANDTON

Property Type

E

Extent / Size

 

Purchase Date

2010/01/15

Purchase price

R 4650000.00

% Ownership

0.00

Bond Holder

ABSA BANK LTD

Bond Number

B107212010

Bond Amount

R 2800000.00

 

Property Interests for WESLEY MAKOVINI

 

Title Deed No.

T54967/2000

Erf/Site No.

6386

Deeds Office

PRETORIA

Physical Address

93 KLASERIE MORELETAPARK

Property Type

F

Extent / Size

700.00000000

Purchase Date

2000/04/25

Purchase price

R 74900.00

% Ownership

0.00

Bond Holder

 

Bond Number

 

Bond Amount

R 0.00

 

Principal - 4 of 4 TIMOTHY WATSON

 

Surname

WATSON

First Name

TIMOTHY

Other Names

None

ID Number

5712225245005

Verified ID Number

Yes

Current Age

56 Years 7 Months

Designation

DIRECTOR

Status

Active

Appointment Date

2003/07/24

Physical Address (at time of Appointment)

8 HIGHWICK RIOAD, KENILWORTH, CAPE TOWN, 7700

Postal Address

P O BOX 71511, BRYANSTON, 2021

Current Tel Number

0112744905

Cell number

0824565868

Shareholding/Membership

0.00

 

Principal's Adverse - No information on record


 

Business Information for TIMOTHY WATSON

 

Principal Current Business Interests

 

Company Name

Registration No

Status

Age of Business

Judgements

Liquidation

Comment

CARATCO (PTY)LTD

M2003/017551/07

In Business

11 Years 11 Months

0

No

 

HARD ASSET INVESTMENT BROKERS(PTY)LTD

M1986/002467/07

Deregistration Process

28 Years 4 Months

0

No

 

INTERCOLOUR GEMS CC

B1991/029031/23

In Business

23 Years 11 Months

0

No

 

PANDA DIAMONDS (PTY)LTD

M2006/009814/07

In Business

8 Years 8 Months

0

No

 

 

Principal Previous Business Interests

 

Average Age of Previous Business                                                        19 Years

 

Company Name

Registration No

Status

Age of Business

Judgements

Liquidation

Comment

1ST AVENUE GOLD

ACCEPTANCES

(PTY)LTD

M1996/012338/07

Deregistration Final

18 Years 6 Months

0

No

 

AFRICAN JEWELLERY AND DIAMONDS (PTY)LTD

M2001/022277/07

Deregistration Final

13 Years 1 Months

0

No

 

AKOYA PEARLS CC

B1993/012313/23

Deregistration Final

21 Years 9 Months

0

No

 

CARWAY

PANELBEATERS CC

B1991/029779/23

Deregistration Final

23 Years 11 Months

0

No

 

CONSTANTIA OAK PROPERTIES CC

B1997/047414/23

Deregistration Final

17 Years 5 Months

0

No

 

CORPCLO 326 CC

B1998/033883/23

Deregistration Process

16 Years 4 Months

0

No

 

CULLINAN DIAMONDS (PTY)LTD

M2000/023394/07

In Business

14 Years 2 Months

0

No

 

DUNROSE INVESTMENTS 77 (PTY)LTD

M2000/029079/07

Deregistration Final

14 Years 2 Months

0

No

 

FIRST GOLD TRADING CC

B1995/025742/23

Deregistration Final

19 Years 7 Months

0

No

 

OLD VINEYARD PROPERTIES CC

B1997/051176/23

Deregistration Final

17 Years 5 Months

0

No

 

OUWINGERD PROPERTIES CC

B1997/047451/23

Deregistration Final

17 Years 5 Months

0

No

 

SECTION 14 HOLLYBANK ILLOVO CC

B1997/064565/23

In Business

17 Years 5 Months

0

No

 

SUNSTAR DIAMOND CUTTERS CC

B1992/030954/23

Deregistration Final

22 Years 10 Months

0

No

 

TANZANITE S A (PTY)LTD

M1960/002580/07

Deregistration Final

54 Years 6 Months

0

No

 

TROPICAL

COLLECTION

(PTY)LTD

M2006/011015/07

In Business

8 Years 8 Months

0

No

 

WATERSONG

INVESTMENTS

(PTY)LTD

M1996/000559/07

Deregistration Final

18 Years 6 Months

0

No

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.59.97

UK Pound

1

Rs.102.89

Euro

1

Rs.82.02

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

RAS

 

 

Report Prepared by :

MNL

 

 

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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Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                  Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                   Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

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