MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

17.06.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

TOSAF COMPOUNDS LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

P.O. Box 2633, Afula, Industrial Area, Alon Tavor 1812601

 

 

Country :

Israel 

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

05.09.1989

 

 

Legal Form :

Public Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject is engaged in Developers, processors, manufacturers, exporters and marketers of compounds, colors and additives concentrates for the plastic industry out of basic raw materials and polymers extracts

 

 

No of Employees :

450

 

 

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 :

Any query related to this report can be made on e-mail : infodept@mirainform.com while quoting report number, name and date.

 

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2013)

Current Rating

(31.03.2014)

Israel

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

 


 

ISRAEL ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Israel has a technologically advanced market economy. Cut diamonds, high-technology equipment, and pharmaceuticals are among the leading exports. Its major imports include crude oil, grains, raw materials, and military equipment. Israel usually posts sizable trade deficits, which are covered by tourism and other service exports, as well as significant foreign investment inflows. Between 2004 and 2011, growth averaged nearly 5% per year, led by exports. 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. 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. The economy has recovered better than most advanced, comparably sized economies, but slowing demand domestically and internationally, and a strong shekel, have reduced forecasts for the next decade to the 3% level. Natural gas fields discovered off Israel's coast since 2009 have brightened Israel's energy security outlook. The Tamar and Leviathan fields were some of the world's largest offshore natural gas finds this past decade. The massive Leviathan field is not due to come online until 2018, but production from Tamar provided a one percentage point boost to Israel's GDP in 2013 and is expected to contribute 0.5% growth in 2014. In mid-2011, public protests arose around income inequality and rising housing and commodity prices. Israel's income inequality and poverty rates are among the highest of OECD countries and there is a broad perception among the public that a small number of "tycoons" have a cartel-like grip over the major parts of the economy. 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. In May 2013 the Israeli government, in a politically difficult process, passed an austerity budget to reign in the deficit and restore confidence in the government's fiscal position. Over the long term, Israel faces structural issues, including low labor participation rates for its fastest growing social segments - the ultra-orthodox and Arab-Israeli communities. Also, Israel's progressive, globally competitive, knowledge-based technology sector employs only 9% of the workforce, with the rest employed in manufacturing and services - sectors which face downward wage pressures from global competition

 

Source : CIA

 

 


COMPANY NAME & ADDRESS

 

TOSAF COMPOUNDS LTD.

Alon Tavor Site:

Telephone 972 4 606 80 00; 642 04 19

Fax           972 4 642 04 23

P.O. Box 2633, Afula

Industrial Area

ALON TAVOR                          1812601          ISRAEL

Tnuvot Site:

Telephone 972 9 898 46 84

Fax           972 9 898 46 49

P.O. Box 52, KFAR YONA (4035001)

Industrial Zone

TNUVOT    4283000         ISRAEL

 

E-mail: tosafcom@tosaf.com

 

 

HISTORY & LEGAL FORMATION

 

Originally established as a department in TOSAF – MEGIDES JOSEPH AND SONS FARM (1981) LTD. (originally founded in 1951).

 

Converted into a private limited company and registered as such as per file
No. 51-141084-7 on the 05.09.1989 under the name of TIRKOVOT PLASTIYIM M.B.S. LTD., changed to TIRKOVOT PLASTIC M.B.S. LTD. (or in English translation M.B.S. PLASTIC COMPOUNDS LTD.), on the 16.04.1992 and on the 07.02.1993 changed to the present one.

 

On the 29.10.1993 converted into a public limited liability company and registered in file No. 52-004021-3.

In January 1994 published a prospectus offering shares to the public, following which shares started to be trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

 

In August 2002, following a successful tender offer by WORLD COLOR CORP. B.V., subject’s shares were de-listed from trade and subject re-converted into a private limited company (keeping same latest registration number).

 

On the 01.01.2003, all activities of subsidiary TOSAF - MEGIDES JOSEPH AND SONS FARM (1981) LTD., were transferred into subject and on 06.11.2005 the subsidiary was legally merged into subject.

 

SHARE CAPITAL

 

Authorized share capital NIS 11,870,000.00, divided into: -

              11,870,000 ordinary shares of NIS 1.00 each,

of which 6,492,767 shares amounting to NIS 6,492,767.00 were issued.

 

SHAREHOLDERS

 

Subject is fully owned by MEGIDES ASSETS A.M.A 2000 LTD., fully owned by WORLD COLOR CORP. B.V. (hereinafter WCC).

WCC is owned: 70% by MEGIDES HOLDINGS B.V., a holding company controlled by Amos Megides and 30% by RAVAGO B.V., of Belgium, who acquired their shares from Amos Megides in 2001.

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

1.      Amos Megides, Chairman and General Manager,

2.      Ezra Megides,

3.      Menahem Megides, both 2 a/m brothers of Amos Megides.

 

 

PLANT MANAGER

 

Erez Levy.

 

 

BUSINESS

 

Developers, processors, manufacturers, exporters and marketers of compounds, colors and additives concentrates for the plastic industry out of basic raw materials and polymers extracts from the petrochemical industry.

Some 70% of sales are for export.

 

Subject’s clients are from the agricultural sector, as well as plastic, automotive, electronic, electrical, construction and other industries.

Among many local customers are: ZRICHA HLAVIN INDS., KETER PLASTIC, PALRIG, STARPLAST, TERAFLEX INDUSTRIES, AMGAT, TELDOR CABLES, PLASTIV YAKUM, BANIAS, DOLAV DVIR LAHAV PLASTIC PRODUCTS, GENIGAR PLASTIC PRODUCTS, PALGAL PLASTIC INDUSTRIES, ROTONIV TECHNOLOGIES, POLYRAZ - PLASTIC INDUSTRIES, VOLTA BELTING TECHNOLOGY, etc.

 

Subject purchases its raw materials, equipment and machinery from some 35 local and overseas suppliers.

Among local suppliers: PETRUS CHEMICALS, ALLIBERT PLAST.

 

Operating from rented premises, offices and 2 plants, one on an area of 25,000 sq. meters and 2nd plant, on an area of 20,000 sq. meters, both in the Industrial Area, Alon Tavor, in the Afula region (based on our files, Amos Megides owns at least one of the plant premises), as well as a 3rd plant, on an area of 15,000 sq. meters (rented), in the Tnuvot Industrial Zone (Moshav Tnuvot, some 10km east of Netanya).

Also operating from 7 plants abroad (Turkey, Holland, England and Germany).

 

Having 450 employees.

Having 850 employees serving the whole International Group (had 750 employees in end of 2013).

 

 

MEANS

 

Group’s consolidated stock is valued at NIS 170 million (same as in mid 2013, was valued at NIS 150 million in end of 2011).

 

Subject is an "Approved Enterprise" and as such entitled for State investment grants and tax benefits. In the framework of approved investment plans totaling NIS 78 million, up until 2001 received grants amounting to NIS 33.7 million, including an investment of US$ 8.2 million for the extension of subject’s plant in Alon Tavor, approved by the Israeli Investments Center (IIC) in 1999.

In August 2006, IIC approved another investment plan for the expansion of subject’s plant, in total of NIS 45 million.

In January 2008, it was reported that subject is expanding its Alon Tavor plant, with investment of NIS 100 million.

Full financial statements not disclosed.

 

There are 36 charges for unlimited amounts registered on the company's assets, in favor of the State of Israel, Bank Hapoalim Ltd., Bank Leumi Le’Israel Ltd. and a company (last charge placed December 2013).

 

 

REVENUES

 

Consolidated 2007 sales claimed to be NIS 1,100 million, 70% for export.

Consolidated 2008 sales claimed to be NIS 1,080 million, 70% for export.

Consolidated 2009 sales claimed to be NIS 1,100 million, 70% for export.

Consolidated 2010 sales claimed to be NIS 1,100 million, 70% for export.

Consolidated 2011 sales claimed to be NIS 1,350 million, 70% for export.

Consolidated 2012 sales claimed to be US$ 350 million, 70% for export.

Consolidated 2013 sales claimed to be US$ 350 million, 70% for export

 

 

OTHER COMPANIES

 

RESINEX ISRAEL LTD., 70%, subject's trade company.

TOSAF TECHNOLOGIES LTD., 100%, investments in technology sector

TOSAF INTERNATIONAL (formerly M.B.S. PLASTIC COMPOUNDS), Holland

TOSAF PLASTIK SAN, Turkey, 100%, markets subject’s products in Turkey

TSAF N.V., Belgium

TOSAF ITALY SRL, Italy

M.A.M. ADVANCED PACKAGING LTD., 50%, partnered by KETER PLASTICS.

MEGIDES HOLDINGS B.V., a holding company owned by Amos Megides.

MEGIDES ASSETS A.M.A. 2000 LTD.

A. MEGIDES HOLDINGS LTD., both latter holding companies, fully owned by Amos Megides.

S. H. F. – UPGRADED PLASTIC MATERIALS LTD., controlled by the Megides Family, manufacturers, marketers, exporters and recyclers of raw materials for the plastic field.

RAVAGO B.V., of Belgium, dealing in raw materials to the plastic industry.

SYFAN SAAD COMPANY (99) LTD., 98%, manufacturers, exporters and marketers of "SYTEC" polyolefin and PVC shrink films for display and food packaging applications.

 

 

BANKERS

 

Bank Hapoalim Ltd., Netanya Branch (No. 612), Netanya, account No 186574.

Bank Leumi Le’Israel Ltd., Tel Aviv Central Branch (No. 800), Tel Aviv, account

No. 399400/19.

 

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

 

 

CHARACTER AND REPUTATION

 

Nothing unfavorable learned.

 

Having the international ISO 9001:2000 quality standard.

 

Subject is a leading company in its field in Israel, its competitors are local (KAFRIT INDS., POLYRAM RAM ON INDS.) and various importers.

 

In January 2000 subject purchased from Amos Megides, the full control of TOSAF-MEGIDES JOSEPH AND SONS FARM (1981) LTD., in consideration of NIS 10.7 million.

 

In October 2001 it was reported that Mr. Amos Megides sold 25% of his shares in subject’s parent to the Belgium concern, RAVAGO. RAVAGO, a holding company which holds companies in the field of raw materials to the plastic industry. In August 2003, it was reported that subject, together with RAVAGO, intends to invest in several joint ventures in Europe.

 

In March 2010 subject completed the acquisition 25% of SYFAN SAAD COMPANY, a plastic packaging plant founded in Kibbutz Saad in 1981 and controlled by Kibbutz Saad. SYFAN 2010 sales were circa NIS 65 million. It also fully owns a subsidiary in the U.S.A. (SYFAN USA INC.), during 2014 subject increased its holdings to 98%.

 

The Society of Israel Plastic & Rubber Industry published data on the sector for 2011: The sector’s turnover (both local and for export) reached US$ 5,075 million. Sales breakdown: 30% of the Plastic & Rubber sector's sales are Household Products, 23% - Agriculture, 16% - Packaging, 9% - Building sector, 9% Industry, 5% Furniture, 4% - Compounds (rest is to other fields).

 

Sales for export by the Plastic and Rubber Industry in 2013 climbed by 7% from 2012 up to US$ 1,961 million, after it fell by some 3% in 2012 from 2011, returning to the growth trend in 2011 (by 15% from 2010).

 

According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, import of Plastic and Rubber raw material for the local industry in 2013 summed up to NIS 8,702.6 million, falling by 3.7% from 2012. In 2012 import rose by 6% from 2011, keeping the growth trend from 2010 and 2009, though in a well lower pace.

 

Investment in imported machinery and equipment by the Plastic & Rubber industries fell in 2013 by 20% from 2012, totaling NIS 383.5 million. This is after a decrease in 2012 by 4.5% from 2011, whereas investments rose in 2011 and in 2010.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Good for trade engagements.

Maximum unsecured credit recommended up to several US$ millions.

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs. 60.00

UK Pound

1

Rs. 101.99

Euro

1

Rs. 81.25

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

SUB

 

 

Report Prepared by :

DPT

 

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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