MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19.05.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

Juan Niemann y cia ltda

 

 

Registered Office :

Calle Mariscal Cruz 10-69, Zona 5

 

 

Country :

Guatemala

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

04.05.1948

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject is engage in representation and commercialization of machinery, chemical products and raw material for the industry. Third party brands: "G&E", "BAUER", "BAYER"

 

 

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)

Guatemala

B1

B1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low Risk

 

A2

Moderately Low Risk

 

B1

Moderate Risk

 

B2

Moderately  High Risk

C1

High Risk

 

C2

Very High Risk

 

D

 

 

GUATEMALA - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Ghana's economy has been strengthened by a quarter century of relatively sound management, a competitive business environment, and sustained reductions in poverty levels. In late 2010, Ghana was recategorized as a lower middle-income country. Ghana is well-endowed with natural resources and agriculture accounts for roughly one-quarter of GDP and employs more than half of the workforce, mainly small landholders. The services sector accounts for 50% of GDP. Gold and cocoa production and individual remittances are major sources of foreign exchange. Oil production at Ghana's offshore Jubilee field began in mid-December 2010,and is producing close to target levels. Additional oil projects are being developed and are expected to come on line in a few years. Estimated oil reserves have jumped to almost 700 million barrels and Ghana’s growing oil industry is expected to boost economic growth as the country faces the consequences of two years of loose fiscal policy, high budget and current account deficits, and a depreciating currency. President MAHAMA faces challenges in managing a population that is unhappy with living standards and that perceives they are not reaping the benefits of oil production because of political corruption

Source : CIA

 

 

 


REGISTERED NAME & COMPANY SUMMARY

 

IDENTIFICATION

COMPANY NAME

JUAN NIEMANN Y CIA LTDA

TRADE NAME

J.C. NIEMANN

TAX ID TYPE

RUC

TAX ID NUMBER

33563-0

CURRENT STATUS

Active

MAIN ADDRESS

Calle Mariscal Cruz 10-69, Zona 5

CITY/PROVINCE/STATE

Guatemala

PHONE NUMBER(S)

(502)2420.8989

FAX NUMBER

(502)2334.7453

E-MAIL

jcniemann@jcniemann.com/ yzarat@niemann.com

WEB SITE

www.jcniemann.com

CR-RATING

CR. B: LOW RISK

COMMENTS OF IDENTIFICATION.-

The subject also has the following trade names: J C NIEMANN, JUAN NIEMANN and COMPAÑIA LIMITADA SUCURSAL ZONA FRANCA.

 

 

DIRECTORS/MANAGEMENT

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS-EXECUTIVES-SHAREHOLDERS

NAME

JOB TITLE

% STAKE

NIEMANN ENGE, JUAN DIETRICH OLMAN

General Manager/Majority Shareholder

 

LOPEZ SOSA, JULIO ERNESTO

Administrative and Finance Manager

 

GUEVARA, JORGE

Logistics Manager

 

DE ORTIZ, YEIMY

General Accountant

 

 

WHO IS WHO?

NIEMANN ENGE , JUAN DIETRICH OLMAN

Guatemalan, of German origin, DOB: Year 1957, He studied Chemical Engineering at University of Kansas and at University of Southern California. Besides, he studied Bank Administration at the University of Hamburg (Germany). He has worked as: Member of the Board of Trustees at Universidad del Valle de Guatemala. Founder of the American College and former member of its Board of Directors, Founder and Former President of the Guatemala Education Foundation, Former Board of Technical Education Institute, former Director of the Chamber of Commerce of Guatemala among others., .

 

 

NEGATIVE INFORMATION

 

No negative information found.

SHARE & SHARE CAPITAL INFORMATION

 

PAID-UP CAPITAL

Q.25,000.00 Quetzales.

LAST CAPITAL INCREASE

Last registered

 

 

PAYMENT INFORMATION

 

PAYMENT HISTORY

EP. E: WITHOUT CREDIT EXPERIENCE

 

% CASH SALES/PAYMENT METHOD

40%

% CREDIT SALES/TERMS

60% (Terms 30 - 60 days)

TERRITORY OF SALES

100% (Domestic market)

 

FOREIGN SUPPLIERS

Name

Contact

Telephone/fax

Country

BAYER AG

 

(+49) 2143099779

GERMANY

ABEGG AG

 

(+49) 794016677

GERMANY

FERROSTAHI GMBH

 

(+49) 20181003801

GERMANY

DEGUSSA AG

 

(+49) 20117701

GERMANY

RISESUN ELECTRICAL & INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD

 

02-27233859

TAIWAN

 

 

GROUP STRUCTURE & AFFILIATED COMPANIES

 

RELATED COMPANIES

NAME

TAX ID. NUMBER

COUNTRY

J.C. NIEMANN EL SALVADOR SA DE CV

9483140988101-4

EL SALVADOR

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONTENT.-

During our investigation, we tried to interview Mr. Juan Niemann (General Manager) who is the only authorized person to provide the required information, however, we were only able to talk to Ms. Julia (Assistant) who declined to provide information on grounds of confidentiality. The subject is an industrial company with 66 years in business which is estimated to be operating normally. We know that the subject received concept of awards granted by the governments, in the following periods: Year: 2013 Amount: Q 84,988.68 Awards : 1 Year: 2012 Amount: Q. 227,747.79 Awards : 6 Year: 2011 Amount: Q. 11,042.96 Awards : 1 COUNTRY CONTEXT - GUATEMALA: The below information has been obtained from a highly regarded public source that issues comments on all of worlds? countries. Taxes: · Guatemalan income tax: 5% on the net profit-business: · Alphabetic currency code for every country by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 4217:Quetzal (GTQ). Main economic indicators: · External debt: US$17.67 billion (31 December 2013 est.) · International net reserves: US $7.118 billion (31 December 2013 est.) · Inflation rate : 4.4% (2013 est.) · GDP real growth rate: 3.3% (2013 est.) · Annual GDP per capita: US$5,300 (2013 est.) GDP - composition, by sector of origin: agriculture: 13.5% industry: 23.8% services: 62.7% (2013 est.) · Labour force of 4.465 million people (2013 est.) divided by: agriculture: 38% industry: 14% services: 48% Unemployment rate: 4.1% (2011 est.) (last available) Productivity sectors: Agriculture - products: sugarcane, corn, bananas, coffee, beans, cardamom; cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens Industries: sugar, textiles and clothing, furniture, chemicals, petroleum, metals, rubber, tourism Foreign trade: Exports: US$10.29 billion (2013 est.) country comparison to the world: 93 US$10.11 billion (2012 est.) Exports - commodities: coffee, sugar, petroleum, apparel, bananas, fruits and vegetables, cardamom Exports - partners: US 40.2%, El Salvador 11.1%, Honduras 8%, Mexico 5.5%, Nicaragua 4.7%, Costa Rica 4.3% Imports: US$16.7 billion (2013 est.) country comparison to the world: 83 US$15.84 billion (2012 est.) Imports - commodities: fuels, machinery and transport equipment, construction materials, grain, fertilizers, electricity, mineral products, chemical products, plastic materials and products Imports - partners: US 38%, Mexico 11.3%, China 7.4%, El Salvador 4.6% Country risks: Commercial Country Risk: MEDIUM Political Country Risk: LOW

INSURANCE.-

The subject holds all loss insurance policy with ASEGURADORA GENERAL SA (coverage amount and maturity date were not disclosed).

CREDIT FILES

Locally, the subject does not have credit experience due to its purchases come from abroad.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

RATE OF EXCHANGE

US$1.00 = Q.7.72 as of report date

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

LEGAL ASPECTS

LEGAL STATUS

Limited Liability Company

INCORPORATION DATE

04/05/1948

REGISTERED IN

Guatemala

DURATION

Unlimited.

REGISTRATION

Deed No.27

LISTED AT STOCK EXCHANGE

NO

BACKGROUND (HISTORY).-

The subject was founded by Mr. Juan Niemann Ahlers and from its beginnings the desire always was of developing trade and the national industry with products and worn services of Europe. J.C. NIEMANN specializes in its beginnings in the manufacturers'representation as BAYER AG, FARBWERKE HOECHST AG, DEGUSSA AG, AEG AG, FERROSTAHI AG, between others. In the 50s assumes the presentation of Riunione Adriática Di Sicurita in the field of the insurances and takes part like Adjustor of hurts and breakdowns of European companies. Later it takes part in the foundation of the Company Aseguradora General SA, GROUP GENERALLI. In 1968 J.C. NIEMANN acquires its own facilities and extends in the 70s its activities with the sale of Products for the pharmaceutical, food, poultry industry, metal mechanics, of packings, plastic arts and textile; as well as its activities in the distribution and financing of raw materials, machinery and industrial projects. In the decade of 80s it takes part in the supply and construction of Hydroelectric Plants in Guatemala and Honduras, as well as in the electrical interconnection with networks of high tension in Salvador.

COMMENTS ON LEGAL ASPECTS .-

Pertinent Registration data was not directly provided by the subject. On 21/06/1971 it was provisionally registered in the Commercial Register of Guatemala On 21/06/1971 the subject was registered in the Superintendence of Tax Administration (SAT) On 10/09/1971 it was definitively registered in the Commercial Register of Guatemala. The subject is registered in The Contracting and Procurement System of Guatemala.Thus, it participates and is supplier through bidding processes called by state entities.

 

OPERATIONS

SECTOR

2.-TRADE (WHOLESALE)

ACTIVITY

DIVERSE PRODUCTS

ISIC CATEGORY

G-WHOLESALE AND/OR RETAIL SALE

MAIN ACTIVITY

The subject is engage in representation and commercialization of machinery, chemical products and raw material for the industry. Third party brands: "G&E", "BAUER", "BAYER"

N. OF EMPLOYEES

150 aproximately

 

LOCATION

HEADQUARTERS: Located at the above address, owned premises of three story building, located in a centric zone of the city of easy access. BRANCHES: - Av. 2-77 Zona 7, Colonia El Rodeo, Phone (502)2431.5354 Rented premises.

COMMENTS OF OPERATIONS.-

The subject has 5 business divisions: - Textile and clothing-Industry: industrial and domestic machines, ironing equipment, cutting machines, spare parts. - Electricity Industry: industrial equipment, electric motors, gearmotors. - Plastics and packaging industry: plastics (injectors, extruders), labellers, Packaging Material, Sealer, Spare Parts. - Chemical industry: poultry, rubber, cosmetics, leather, soaps and detergents, paper, wax, paint. - Average adjusters (risk inspection) and Personal Insurance (accidental and individual life). The subject operates 100% directly. Currently, the subject has an important portfolio of clients in Guatemala. Main clients are large companies, as well as medium and small sized companies with good credit health. Some of its clients are: - INSTITUTO GUATEMALTECO DE SEGURIDAD SOCIAL ?IGSS - INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE ELECTRIFICACIÓN ?INDE - MINISTERIO DE SALUD PÚBLICA - INSTITUTO TÉCNICO DE CAPACITACIÓN Y PRODUCTIVIDAD ?INTECAP - MINISTERIO DE GOBERNACIÓN When visiting the captioned address we observed a large quantity of goods and a large number of customers. Main competitors: - ELECTRO MATERIALES, SA - ELECTROMA, S.A. - PRODUCTOS ELECTRICOS CENTROAMERICANOS, SA - CELASA INGENIERÍA Y EQUIPOS, S.A. - PROELCA, S.A Its importations come from Germany, USA and China.

 

BANKERS / REFERENCE

Bank Name

Account Number

Account Officer

Telephone

Country

BANCO INDUSTRIAL SA

 

 

 

GUATEMALA

BANCO AGROMERCANTIL DE GUATEMALA SA

 

 

 

GUATEMALA

BANK COMENTS

Consulted banks do not give any information of their clients due to bank secrecy.

 

 

NOTES & COMMENTS

 

COMMENTS: The subject is a long experienced trading company which has been operating normally. No detrimental were found. Therefore,.

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.58.86

UK Pound

1

Rs.98.82

Euro

1

Rs.80.71

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

DIV

 

 

Report Prepared by :

PDT

 

               

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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