MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

21.03.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

LAWTER ARGENTINA S.A.

 

 

Registered Office :

San Martin 323 piso 17 Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

 

 

Country :

Argentina

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2013

 

 

Year of Establishments:

2005

 

 

Legal Form :

Corporation

 

 

Line of Business :

·         Engaged in manufacturing & marketing of resin and synthetic rubber

·         importer of shellac, resins, carboxylic acids, phenols, and related items.

·         Subject serves the graphic arts, adhesives, specialty coatings, aroma chemicals and the synthetic rubber industries.

 

 

No. of Employees

100

 

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 – december 01, 2013

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(30.09.2013)

Current Rating

(01.12.2013)

Argentina

B1

B1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 


 

argentina ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Argentina benefits from rich natural resources, a highly literate population, an export-oriented agricultural sector, and a diversified industrial base. Although one of the world's wealthiest countries 100 years ago, Argentina suffered during most of the 20th century from recurring economic crises, persistent fiscal and current account deficits, high inflation, mounting external debt, and capital flight. A severe depression, growing public and external indebtedness, and an unprecedented bank run culminated in 2001 in the most serious economic, social, and political crisis in the country's turbulent history. Interim President Adolfo RODRIGUEZ SAA declared a default - at the time the largest ever - on the government's foreign debt in December of that year, and abruptly resigned only a few days after taking office. His successor, Eduardo DUHALDE, announced an end to the peso's decade-long 1-to-1 peg to the US dollar in early 2002. The economy bottomed out that year, with real GDP 18% smaller than in 1998 and almost 60% of Argentines under the poverty line. Real GDP rebounded to grow by an average 8.5% annually over the subsequent six years, taking advantage of previously idled industrial capacity and labor, an audacious debt restructuring and reduced debt burden, excellent international financial conditions, and expansionary monetary and fiscal policies. Inflation also increased, however, during the administration of President Nestor KIRCHNER, which responded with price restraints on businesses, as well as export taxes and restraints, and beginning in 2007, with understating inflation data. Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER succeeded her husband as President in late 2007, and the rapid economic growth of previous years began to slow sharply the following year as government policies held back exports and the world economy fell into recession. The economy in 2010 rebounded strongly from the 2009 recession, but has slowed since late 2011 even as the government continued to rely on expansionary fiscal and monetary policies, which have kept inflation in the double digits. The government expanded state intervention in the economy throughout 2012. In May the Congress approved the nationalization of the oil company YPF from Spain's Repsol. The government expanded formal and informal measures to restrict imports during the year, including a requirement for pre-registration and pre-approval of all imports. In July the government also further tightened currency controls in an effort to bolster foreign reserves and stem capital flight.

 

Source : CIA

 

 


Registered Name

 

LAWTER ARGENTINA S.A.

 

CUIT 30.70947882-2

 

Summary

 

OPERATING SINCE 2005. LISTED AND BALANCES 2012 AND 2013. GOOD GENERAL DEVELOPMENT. ORDERED COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS. GOOD RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, CONSIDER FEASIBLE EXTEND CREDIT.

 

 

Operations

 

> RESIN AND SYNTHETIC RUBBER

> MANUFACTURING

> MARKETING

 

Legal Structure

 

LEGAL FORM:              Corporation

FORMED:                     2005

REGISTERED R.P.C.  12 DECEMBER 2005

DURATION:                   99 YEARS

BALANCE:                    31.12.

 

Contact

 

ACCOUNTANT              CARLOS GOTTI

 

Legal address:                          San Martin 323 piso 17 Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

Operational headquarters in       Dardo Rocha 3108 de Acassuso Provincia de Buenos Aires REPUBLICA

ARGENTINA.

T.E.                                          54.11.4717.8900

e mail:                                      carlos.gotti@lawter.com

www.lawter.com

 

Production plant in Paraje Salto Grande, Federacion, Gualeguaycito, Entre Rios.


Partners

 

PRESIDENT:                             BRIGETTE ROCHELLE TURAY

VICEPRESIDENT:                     ARIEL JOSE PORTNOY

DIRECTOR:                               MARTIN ALEJANDRO MITTELMAN have the use of the firm name.

 

 

Corporate Stock

 

General Assembly by July 5, 2013 resolved to increase the share capital in the amount of $ 14,345,937 to fixing it in 91,132,937 represented by 91,132,937 ordinary shares endorsable weighing each nominal value and one vote per share, reforming article - fourth of the bylaws accordingly. Licensed according to Stockholders Meeting private instrument dated July 5, 2013 -. Published in the Official Bulletin No. 32743 of October 15, 2013.

 

 

History

 

Reference activities were initiated by the signing DIVCO SA which came without major operating variables until September 11, 2006. –

 

On that date by mutual agreement between the parties, it was decided to change that name to HEXION CHEMICAL ARGENTINA SA

 

As of July 25, 2011 tour with his current name, debiendose noted that this is part of the group of companies Lawter, which maintains its corporate offices in Belgium and various departments throughout the MNDO through subsidiaries and associated companies.

 

 

Economic-Financial Position

 

Below we quote figures Balances at December 31, 2012 and 2013 expressed in pesos of our country.

 

31.12.2012        31.12.2013

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS.                   71,326,662        114,012,616

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                    23,355,116        8,285,414

TOTAL ASSETS                                    94,681,778        122,298,030

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES.   27,543,060        44,304,215

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES.       31,492,110        25,650,125

TOTAL EQUITY                                     35,646,608        52,343,690

TOTAL LIABILITIES                                9,681,778          122,298,030

NET SALES                                          173 798 215      219 170 444

FINAL BALANCE (LOSS)                       (5,567,263)        PROFIT ...2,353,015


Assets

 

CARRIAGES: NOT OWN VEHICLE

 

REAL ESTATE:

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The property title with 480 m2 covered are awarded, and occupying its industrial plant with 10,000 m2 of land and 6,000 m2.

 

All goods are declared without debt.

 

 

Evolution and Results

 

They imported products such as shellac, resins, carboxylic acids, phenols, and related items.

 

Subject serves the graphic arts, adhesives, specialty coatings, aroma chemicals and the synthetic rubber industries.

 

In recent months there have been imports since. U.S.A., Brazil, Spain, and others for a total of U$S 2,287,442-

 

The specific purposes of the enterprise concerned with the manufacture and sale of synthetic resins and rubbers, standing out which markets its products under contracts with members countries of the Mercosur.

 

The organization is an infrastructure and organization in which their managers jointly participate.

 

100 employees collaborate.

 

The property title has 480 m2.

 

While the plant is about 6,000 m2.

 

Its suppliers include:

> DUAL S.A.

> RESINOL S.A.

> LAWTER INC. DE USA

> CH ROBINSON INTERNATIONAL USA

> FORESTAL SAN FRANCISCO SOCIEDAD ANONIMA

 

Payment Record and Credit Risk

 

> BANCO DE GALICIA Y BUENOS AIRES BRANCH MARTINEZ

> BBVA BCO FRANCES

> ICBC ARGENTINA S.A.

 

INSURANCE:

> CNA ART S.A.

> LA MERIDIONAL CIA DE SEGUROS S.A.

 

CREDIT RISK

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BANCO DE GALICIA Y BUENOS AIRES.....................................3.875.300

BANCO FRANCES....................................................... 242.700

AMERICAN EXPRESS.................................................... 32.600

Situation 1, normal.

 

Concept

 

The General Starring Company is normal.

 

No that may affect the development of the firm are recorded.

 

The evolution is good and the cancellation of obligations are within the due dates.

 

* GOOD TO PROCEED CREDIT.

 

Final Opinion

 

Summarizing the above it is considered that nothing is recorded that may affect our business concept rubrada, and established then that is apt for credit transactions within sums of current economic importance in practical conditions.

 

* SUITABLE FOR NEW CREDITS.


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

        Rs.61.13

UK Pound

1

Rs.101.17

Euro

1

Rs.84.59

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

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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