MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

30.05.2014              

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GALLUS FERD. RÜESCH AG

 

 

Registered Office :

Harzbüchelstrasse 34, 9016 St. Gallen/SG

 

 

Country :

Switzerland

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2013

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1923

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

320.3.037.264-8 / 337880

 

 

Legal Form :

Company Limited by Shares

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacture and sale of machinery and equipment, particularly systems for label printing, which permit various combinations of flexible processing and printing.

 

 

No. of Employees :

300

 

 

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 – March 31, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2013)

Current Rating

(31.03.2014)

Switzerland

A1

A1

 

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

 


 

SWITZERLAND - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Switzerland is a peaceful, prosperous, and modern market economy with low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force, and a per capita GDP among the highest in the world. Switzerland's economy benefits from a highly developed service sector, led by financial services, and a manufacturing industry that specializes in high-technology, knowledge-based production. Its economic and political stability, transparent legal system, exceptional infrastructure, efficient capital markets, and low corporate tax rates also make Switzerland one of the world's most competitive economies. The Swiss have brought their economic practices largely into conformity with the EU's to enhance their international competitiveness, but some trade protectionism remains, particularly for its small agricultural sector. The fate of the Swiss economy is tightly linked to that of its neighbors in the euro zone, which purchases half of all Swiss exports. The global financial crisis of 2008 and resulting economic downturn in 2009 stalled export demand and put Switzerland in a recession. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) during this period effectively implemented a zero-interest rate policy to boost the economy as well as prevent appreciation of the franc, and Switzerland's economy began to recover in 2010. The sovereign debt crises currently unfolding in neighboring euro-zone countries pose a significant risk to Switzerland's financial stability and are driving up demand for the Swiss franc by investors seeking a safe-haven currency. The independent SNB has upheld its zero-interest rate policy and conducted major market interventions to prevent further appreciation of the Swiss franc, but parliamentarians have urged it to do more to weaken the currency. The franc's strength has made Swiss exports less competitive and weakened the country's growth outlook; GDP growth fell below 2% per year during 2011-13. Switzerland has also come under increasing pressure from individual neighboring countries, the EU, the US, and international institutions to reform its banking secrecy laws. Consequently, the government agreed to conform to OECD regulations on administrative assistance in tax matters, including tax evasion. The government has renegotiated its double taxation agreements with numerous countries, including the US, to incorporate the OECD standard, and is considering the possibility of imposing taxes on bank deposits held by foreigners. These steps will have a lasting impact on Switzerland's long history of bank secrecy.

 

Source : CIA

 

 

 


Company name and address

 

Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG

 

Operating address:

Harzbüchelstrasse 34

9016 St. Gallen/SG

Switzerland/CH

 

Telephone:                    071 2428686

Fax:                             071 2428989

Web site:                      http://www.gallus-group.com

E-mail:                         info@gallus-group.com

 

WIN Worldbox No.:        CH0000045121

VAT-No.:                      CHE105961232

 

 

Profile

 

Established:                  1923

History:                        1923:      Established from Ferdinand Rüesch-Baur

Line of Business:           Machinery

Industry Division:           Manufacturing

Industry-code (NACE):   2899       Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.

Import/Export:               Export

Quality certification:       ISO 9001:2000

                                    ISO 14001:2004

Banks:                         unknown

 

 

Operational Figures

 

Coverage:                     Company

Figures:                        approximately

Employees:                  300

Sales:                          CHF 80-100 Mio

 

 

Activity

 

The business activities are the manufacture and sale of machinery and equipment, particularly systems for label printing, which permit various combinations of flexible processing and printing.

 

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate:                  It is understood that the company owns certain property.

 

 

Company Register

 

Company No:                320.3.037.264-8 / 337880

Legal form:                    Company limited by shares

Registration:                 23.06.1994

Legal status:                 active

Responsible Register:    Handelsregister des Kantons St. Gallen

History:                        Date of Incorporation Statutes: 22.06.1994

 

Entry          Deleted      Name

23.06.1994                    Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG

 

Entry          Deleted      Legal domicile

23.06.1994                    St. Gallen, Switzerland

 

Entry          Deleted      Address

26.03.1996                    Harzbüchelstrasse 34, 9016 St. Gallen/SG, Switzerland/CH

23.06.1994  26.03.1996  Spitalgasse 8, 9004 St.Gallen/SG, Switzerland/CH

 

Entry          Deleted      Capital

23.06.1994                    Share Capital CHF 4,000,000, paidup CHF 4,000,000

 

Entry          Deleted      Capital Structure

23.06.1994                    4,000 Registered shares of CHF 1,000.--

 

Entry          Deleted      Activity (original Language)

23.06.1994                    Fabrikation und Vertrieb von Maschinen und Apparaten, insbesondere von Druckmaschinen. Die Gesellschaft kann Zweigniederlassungen im In- und Ausland errichten, sich anderen Unternehmen im In- und Ausland beteiligen sowie Grundstücke erwerben, halten und veräussern.

 

Entry          Deleted      Remarks (original Language)

15.03.2001                    Merger: Die Gesellschaft übernimmt auf dem Wege der Fusion die Gallus Gebrauchtmaschinen AG, in St. Gallen. Aktiven von CHF 9'049'654.-- und Passiven von CHF 11'147'486.-- gehen gemäss Fusionsvertrag vom 08.03.2001 und Fusionsbilanz per 31.12.2000 durch Universalsukzession an die Gesellschaft über, die bereits sämtliche Aktien der übernommenen Gesellschaft besitzt. Dabei erlöschen diese Aktien und das Aktienkapital der übernehmenden Gesellschaft bleibt unverändert.

29.06.1995                    Merger: Die Gesellschaft übernimmt auf dem Wege der Fusion die "Innoprint AG", in Arnegg (Gossau SG). Aktiven von CHF 12'349'080.85 und Passiven von CHF 15'678'329.78 gehen gemäss Fusionsvertrag vom 22.06.1995 und Fusionsbilanz per 31.12.1994 durch Universalsukzession an die Gesellschaft über, die bereits sämtliche Aktien der übernommenen Gesellschaft besitzt. Dabei erlöschen diese Aktien, und das Aktienkapital der übernehmenden Gesellschaft bleibt unverändert.

23.06.1994                    Publishing authority: SHAB.

23.06.1994                    Shares: Die Übertragbarkeit der Namenaktien ist nach Massgabe der Statuten beschränkt.

23.06.1994                    Contribution in kind/Asset takeover: Die Gesellschaft übernimmt gemäss Sacheinlagevertrag vom 15. Juni 1994 und Übernahmebilanz per 31. Dezember 1993 von der Gallus Holding AG (vormals Ferd. Rüesch AG), in St. Gallen, teilweise Aktiven von CHF 91'010'081.-- und Passiven von CHF 87'010'081.--, wofür 4'000 Namenaktien zu CHF 1'000.-- ausgegeben werden.

23.06.1994                    Reports: Die Mitteilungen der Gesellschaft an die Aktionäre erfolgen durch eingeschriebenen Brief.

 

 

Official Administration

 

Title                                           Name

President                                    Klaus Bachstein, Origin: Austria, Residential address: Altach, Austria, joint signature of two, Registered since: 22.11.1995

Vice-President                             Ferdinand Rüesch-Bühler, Origin: Gaiserwald, Switzerland, Residential address: St. Gallen/SG, Switzerland, joint signature of two, Registered since: 23.06.1994

Director                                       Stefan Heiniger, Origin: Dürrenroth, Switzerland, Residential address: Roggwil/TG, Switzerland, joint signature of two, Registered since: 20.03.2006

Director                                       Gunnar Voss-von Dahlen, Origin: Germany, Residential address: St. Gallen, Germany, joint signature of two, Registered since: 24.05.2011

 

 

Management

 

Title                                           Name

Member with signing authority       Urs Akermann, Origin: St. Gallen, Switzerland, Residential address: Wolfertswil (Degersheim), Switzerland, joint signature of two, Registered since: 03.05.1996

Member with signing authority       Rudolf (Ruedi) Brunschweiler, Origin: Erlen, Riedt, Switzerland, Residential address: Sirnach/TG, Switzerland, joint signature of two, Registered since: 25.08.1994

Member with signing authority       Martin Leonhard, Origin: Germany, Residential address: Rorschacherberg/SG, Switzerland, joint signature of two, Registered since: 21.06.2007

Member with signing authority       Christof Naier, Origin: Austria, Residential address: Lustenau , Austria, joint signature of two, Registered since: 26.09.2012

Member with signing authority       Georg Riescher, Origin: Germany, Residential address: St. Gallen, Switzerland, joint signature of two, Registered since: 04.07.2013

Member with signing authority       Markus Volkart, Origin: Stadel, Switzerland, Residential address: Riedikon , Switzerland, joint signature of two, Registered since: 13.07.2011

Member with signing authority       Martin Wäspi, Origin: Stein am Rhein, Switzerland, Residential address: Gams/SG, Switzerland, joint signature of two, Registered since: 05.06.2013

Member with signing authority       Daniel Zeidler, Origin: Arlesheim, Switzerland, Residential address: 8280 Kreuzlingen/TG, Switzerland, joint signature of two, Registered since: 30.03.2010

Member with procuration              René Abächerli, Origin: Bonfol, Switzerland, Residential address: Uttwil, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 08.07.2005

Member with procuration              Heinz Brocker, Origin: Altstätten, Switzerland, Residential address: St. Gallen/SG, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 25.08.1994

Member with procuration              Walter Ehrler, Origin: Küssnacht am Rigi, Switzerland, Residential address: 9122 Mogelsberg /SG, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 25.08.1994

Member with procuration              Emilio Ferrari, Origin: St. Gallen, Switzerland, Residential address: St. Gallen/SG, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 22.03.1995

Member with procuration              Roland Kuster, Origin: Diepoldsau, Switzerland, Residential address: Bichwil (Oberuzwil)/SG, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 09.07.2003

Member with procuration              Ivo Rüdlinger, Origin: Wiesendangen, Switzerland, Residential address: Münchwilen/TG, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 21.06.2007

Member with procuration              Roland Stäheli, Origin: Egnach, Switzerland, Residential address: St. Gallen/SG, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 25.08.1994

Member with procuration              Peter Waldburger, Origin: Hundwil, Switzerland, Residential address: Speicherschwendi (Speicher), Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 03.05.1996

Member with procuration              Dr. Thomas Weber, Origin: Rothrist, Switzerland, Residential address: 8706 Meilen/ZH, Switzerland, joint power of attorney of two, Registered since: 16.08.2001

 

 

External Positions

 

Title                                           Name

Auditor                                        PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Residential address: St. Gallen, Switzerland, Registered since: 21.10.2003

 

 

Executive board

 

Title                                           Name

Chief Executive Officer                 Klaus Bachstein (klaus.bachstein@gallus.ch)

Chief Financial Officer                  Martin Wäspi (martin.waespi@gallus.ch)

Key Account Manager                  Ferdinand Rüesch-Bühler

Chief Production Officer                Urs Akermann (urs.akermann@gallus.ch)

Chief Technical Officer                  Dr. Thomas Weber (thomas.weber@gallus.ch)

Chief Human Resources Officer     Rudolf (Ruedi) Brunschweiler (ruedi.brunschweiler@gallus.ch)

Chief Business Segment Officer    Stefan Heiniger

 

 

Financial Data Gallus Group

 

Consolidation:               consolidated

Industry:                       Trade/Industry

 

Fiscal year end:                                     31.12.2013        31.12.2012        31.12.2011        31.12.2010        31.12.2009

Number of months:                                       12                    12                    12                    12                    12

Currency:                                                 th. CHF             th. CHF            th. CHF             th. CHF            th. CHF

 

Operating revenue                                      188,000.0          193,000.0         201,000.0          178,000.0         214,000.0

Capital                                                         2,500.0             2,500.0             2,500.0             2,500.0             2,500.0

Sales per Employee                                         336.0                333.0                341.0                315.0                379.0

 

Employees  at year end                                      560                   580                  590                   565                  565

 

 

Ultimate Parent Company

 

Name:                          Gallus Holding AG

City/Country:                 St. Gallen/SG, Switzerland/CH

 

 

Owner/-s

 

No. of Owner/-s:            1

Owner:                         The company is domestic owned.

 

Class:                          100%

Type:                            direct, Group-Level 1

Name:                          Gallus Holding AG

City/Country:                 St. Gallen/SG, Switzerland/CH

Interest:                        100,00% voting right, 100,00% capital interest

 

 

Sisters

 

Name:                          Gallus Australia Pty Ltd

City/Country:                 Bayswater, Australia/AU

 

Name:                          Gallus Druckmaschinen GmbH

City/Country:                 Langgöns, Germany/DE

 

Name:                          Gallus Group UK Limited

City/Country:                 Royston/Hertfordshire, United Kingdom/GB

 

Name:                          Gallus Inc

City/Country:                 Philadelphia/Pennsilvanya, United States of America/US

 

Name:                          Gallus Scandinavia AS

City/Country:                 Glostrup, Denmark/DK

 

Name:                          Gallus Stanz- und Druckmaschinen GmbH

City/Country:                 Weiden i.d.OPf., Germany/DE

 

Name:                          Gallus-Group Vertriebs GmbH (Deutschland) für Druckmaschinen

City/Country:                 Langgöns-Oberkleen, Germany/DE

 

 

Investments

 

It is believed that the company has no investments.

 

 

Legal Actions

 

Control date       Year                       No.             Amount CHF     Status

20.11.2013          2013                           0

20.11.2013          2012                           0

20.09.2011          2011                           0

20.09.2011          2010                           0

20.09.2011          2009                           0

20.09.2011          2008                           0

20.09.2011          2007                           0

20.09.2011          2006                           0

07.01.2008          2005                           0

07.01.2008          2004                           0

07.01.2008          2003                           0

07.01.2008          2002                           0

 

An updated legal action check is only available against proof of interest. e.g. a copy of an enquiry letter, and order or invoice relating to the subject company.

 

 

Remarks

 

Debt collection case:

MAI 2008: CHF     81.20, still open

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.59.08

UK Pound

1

Rs.99.20

Euro

1

Rs.80.53

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

DIV

 

 

Report Prepared by :

NIT

 

               

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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