MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

26.06.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

WOOLWORTHS (PTY)LTD

 

 

Formerly Known as :

WOOLWORTHS HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

Woolworths House, 93 Longmarket Street, Cape Town, 8001

 

 

Country :

South Africa

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

02.03.1956

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

M1956/000518/07

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Company

 

 

Line of Business :

·         Subject operates as a retailer of Clothing, Footwear, Bedding, Furniture, Groceries, Beauty Products, and housewares under its brand name such as Witchery Mimco, RE:, Studio.w, Country Road & Trenery

·         Subject also offers a range of Financial Services in partnership with Absa Bank.

·         Wholesale trader of textiles, clothing and footwear

 

 

No of Employees :

20000

 

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

WOOLWORTHS (PTY)LTD

Country

South Africa

Subject Contact Person

ALISON DAVIES - Assistant Company Secretary

Assessment

This is a well-established and well -connected business.

 

On investigation contact was made with FLORENCE DZIMWASHA the company secretary who assisted with some information.

 

We could not obtain a payment pattern on the subject due to the suppliers either not answering the phones or the contact person not being available.

 

We are awaiting a bank code.

 

on CIPC we have 7 directors showing, however documents were provided only showing 3 directors.

 

Please see the available information on the subject below.

 

 

Company information

 

Registered Name

WOOLWORTHS (PTY)LTD

Trading as/ Division Name

None

Previous Name

WOOLWORTHS HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD

Date of Name Change

1993-07-06

Registration Number

M1956/000518/07

Registration Date

1956/03/02

Date Commenced Trading

1956-03-02

Age of Business

56 Years 6 Months

History of Business

WOOLWORTHS (PTY) LTD was initially established in 1931 in Cape Town by Max Sonnenberg and his son Richard Sonnenberg.

History of Principals

IAN MOIR joined the board in January 2010 and was later appointed in November 2010 as the Group Chief Executive.

 

ZYDA RYLANDS joined the company in 1996, worked in the finance department and was appointed to the board in 2006.

 

RALPH BUDDLE operates as the Group Finance Executive. NORMAN THOMSON joined the board in 1991 and was appointed as the Group finance director in 2002.

Shareholders/Members/Partners of subject and % holding

100 % - WOOLWORTHS HOLDINGS LTD

Authorised Share Capital

R 0.00

Issued Share Capital/Members Contribution

R 0.00

Status

In Business

Operations Assessment

·         The company operates as a retailer of Clothing, footwear, bedding, furniture, groceries, beauty products, and housewares under its brand name such as Witchery Mimco, RE:, Studio.w, Country Road & Trenery

 

·         Subject also offers a range of Financial Services in partnership with Absa Bank.

Industry/ Customers

Public

Export

Yes

Major Industry Code / SICC

61310

Definition of Code

Wholesale trader of Textiles, Clothing and Footwear

Head Office Physical Address

WOOLWORTHS HOUSE, 93 LONGMARKET STREET, CAPE TOWN, 8001

Head Office Postal Address

P O BOX 680, CAPE TOWN, 8000

Current Tel Number

0214079111

Cell Number

Unavailable

Current Fax Number

0214073924

Current Email Address

thobekasishuba-mashego@woolworths.co.za

Web Site Address

www.woolworths.co.za www.woolworthsholdings.co.za

 

 

Auditors information

 

Company Registered Name

ERNST AND YOUNG CAPE TOWN INC

Trading Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Registration Number

2005/002308/21

Physical Address

35 Lower Long Street, CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, 8001

Postal Address

P O Box 656, CAPE TOWN, 8000

Contact Person

N KHAN

Contact Number

0214430200

Email

nadeema.khan@za.ey.com

Principals

27

Judgements Against Subject

No Information found on file

Judgements Against Principals

No Information found on file

Subject Verified as Client

Yes

Practice Number

918288

VAT Number

4280230949

Tax Number

9414606153

BEE Status

Level 2

Financial Year End

June

No of years in Business

23

Website

www.ey.com

 

Previous Auditors Information - No Information on Record

 

 

Tax information

 

Vat Number

4550102216

Status

ACTIVE

Vat Liable Date

1991/09/30

Tax Number

9487806714

Financial Year End

June

 

Black Economic Empowerment

 

Status

Yes

Score

3.00

Expire Date

Aug 28 2013

BEE Certificate Available

Yes

 

ISO Information - No Information on Record

 

 

Workman's compensation

 

Registered

Yes

Compliance Certified

Yes

 

Company Structure

 

Subsidiaries Information - No Information on Record

 

Employees

Number of Employees

20000

Comment

18500 is the total number of employees around the country

 

 

Company Fleet Information - No Information on Record

 

Offices Information - No Information on Record

 

Branch Information - No Information on Record

 


Management Overview

 

Organisational Chart - No Information on Record

 

Company Structure Information - No Information on Record

 

Note: One level up and all levels down

Key Deals - No Information on Record

 

 

 

Trade References

 

Trade Reference nr

Supplier

Contact

Surety Value

Notarial Bonds

Comment

1

SEARDEL

0215055261

 

 

Awaiting Trade Reference

2

QK MEATS

011 4050073

 

 

Contact person Doreen

3

JACQUES HAU

021 7610133

 

 

Awaiting Trade Reference

4

IMPERIAL LOGISTICS

021 5283200

 

 

fast and frash div

 

 

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

 

Bank

STANDARD BANK

Branch

ADDERLEY STREET

Brach Code

051001

Bank Account Number

070322473

Type of Account

CURRENT

Account Name

WOOLWORTHS (PTY) LTD

Overdraft Facilities

YES

 

Bank Code History - No Information on Record

 

Previous Bank Account Information - No Information on Record

 

Deeds Information - No information on record

 

Financial Estimates

 

 

Please note the following:

Turnover and assets less than R 1,000,000.00

The subject falls within the National Credit Act

Turnover and assets less than R 2,000,000.00

The subject falls within the Consumer Protection Act

 

Principals

 

Number of Principals

7

Average Age of Active Principals

52

 

Active Principals Principal - 1 of 7 PATIENCE SISHUBA MASHEGO

Surname

SISHUBA MASHEGO

First Name

PATIENCE

Other Names

THOBE

Marital Status

Married

ID Number

7108230467080

Verified ID Number

No

Current Age

41

Designation

SECRETARY

Status

Active

Appointment Date

2012/02/01

Physical Address (at time of Appointment)

8 FIONA CRESCENT, PANORAMA, 7500

Postal Address

8 FIONA CRESCENT, PANORAMA, 7500

Current Tel Number

0214076326

Cell number

0829281320

Shareholding/Membership

0.0000

 

Principal's Adverse - No information on record

 

Business Information for PATIENCE SISHUBA MASHEGO

 

Principal's Current Business Interests - No information on record

 

Principal's Previous Business Interests - No information on record

 

Principal's Deeds Information - No information on record

 

Principal - 2 of 7 IAN MOIR

 

Surname

MOIR

First Name

IAN

Other Names

NONE

ID Number

E3078698

Verified ID Number

No

Current Age

54

Designation

DIRECTOR

Status

Active

Appointment Date

2010/01/01

Physical Address (at time of Appointment)

15 HOUGHTON ROAD, CAMPS BAY, 8001

Postal Address

P O BOX 680, CAPE TOWN, 8000

Current Tel Number

0214079111

Shareholding/Membership

0.0000

 

Principal's Adverse - No information on record

 

Business Information for PATIENCE SISHUBA MASHEGO

 

Principal's Current Business Interests - No information  on record

 

Principal's Previous Business Interests - No information on record

 

Principal's Deeds Information - No information on record

 

Principal - 3 of 7 IAN MOIR

 

Surname

MOIR

First Name

IAN

Other Names

NONE

ID Number

5812100000000

Verified ID Number

No

Current Age

54

Designation

DIRECTOR

Status

Active

Appointment Date

2010/01/01

Physical Address (at time of Appointment)

UNIT 1, AZAMARA, 15 HOUGHTON ROAD, CAMPS BAY, 8001

Postal Address

P O BOX 680, CAPE TOWN, Western Cape, 8000

Current Tel Number

0214079111

Cell number

 

Shareholding/Membership

0.0000

 

Principal's Adverse - No information on record

 

Business Information for PATIENCE SISHUBA MASHEGO

 

Principal's Current Business Interests - No information on record

 

Principal's Previous Business Interests - No information on record

 

Principal's Deeds Information - No information on record

 

Principal - 4 of 7 ANDREW JENNINGS

 

Surname

JENNINGS

First Name

ANDREW

Other Names

RICHARD

ID Number

480917

Verified ID Number

No

Current Age

64

Status

Active

Appointment Date

2006/12/01

Physical Address (at time of Appointment)

202 DOVENBY, THE MARINA 1 DOCK ROAD, V & A WATERFRONT, CAPE TOWN, 8001

Postal Address

PO BOX 680, CAPE TOWN, 8000

Shareholding/Membership

0.0000

 

Principal's Adverse - No information on record

 

Business Information for PATIENCE SISHUBA MASHEGO

 

Principal's Current Business Interests - No information on record

 

Principal's Previous Business Interests - No information on record

 

Principal's Deeds Information - No information on record

 

Principal - 5 of 7 ZYDA RYLANDS

 

Surname

RYLANDS

First Name

ZYDA

Other Names

NONE

Marital Status

Single

ID Number

6411100181026

Verified ID Number

Yes

Current Age

48

Designation

EXECUTIVE

Status

Active

Appointment Date

2004/07/01

Physical Address (at time of Appointment)

2 MIDHURST WAY, CONSTANTIA, Western Cape, 7806

Postal Address

P O BOX 680, CAPE TOWN, Western Cape, 8001

Current Tel Number

0214072696

Cell number

0834409724

Shareholding/Membership

0.0000

 

Principal's Adverse - No information on record

 

Business Information for PATIENCE SISHUBA MASHEGO

 

Principal's Current Business Interests - No information on record

 

Principal's Previous Business Interests - No information on record

 

Principal's Deeds Information - No information on record

 

Principal - 6 of 7 RALPH BUDDLE

 

Surname

BUDDLE

First Name

RALPH

ID Number

6610175273085

Verified ID Number

No

Current Age

46

Designation

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Status

Active

Appointment Date

2004/03/17

Physical Address (at time of Appointment)

2 BROADWAY ROAD, NEWLANDS, 7708

Postal Address

P O BOX 680, CAPE TOWN, 8001

Current Tel Number

0214079111

Cell number

0828755198

Shareholding/Membership

0.0000

 

Principal's Adverse - No information on record

 

Business Information for PATIENCE SISHUBA MASHEGO

 

Principal's Current Business Interests - No information on record

 

Principal's Previous Business Interests - No information on record

 

Principal's Deeds Information - No information on record

 

Principal - 7 of 7 NORMAN THOMSON

 

Surname

THOMSON

First Name

NORMAN

ID Number

5106265076083

Verified ID Number

Yes

Current Age

61

Designation

DIRECTOR

Status

Active

Appointment Date

2001/03/12

Physical Address (at time of Appointment)

2 FIRDALE ROAD, CAPE TOWN, 7700

Postal Address

P O BOX 680, CAPE TOWN, Western Cape, 8001

Current Tel Number

0216806204

Cell number

0832513654

Shareholding/Membership

0.0000



Principal's Adverse - No information on record

 

Business Information for PATIENCE SISHUBA MASHEGO

 

Principal's Current Business Interests - No information on record

 

Principal's Previous Business Interests - No information on record

 

Principal's Deeds Information - No information on record

 


FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.60.28

UK Pound

1

Rs.102.28

Euro

1

Rs.82.05

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

DIV

 

 

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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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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