MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

31.10.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

FUHRMANN S.A.

 

 

Formerly Known As :

SCHNEIDER ARGENTINA S.A.

 

 

Registered Office :

Lote 4 A Chacra 73, Rawson (9103), Chubut

 

 

Country :

Argentina

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

15.07.1999

 

 

Legal Form :

Sociedad Anónima

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacture of Wool.

 

 

No of Employees :

120

 

 

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 – June 1, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.03.2014)

Current Rating

(01.06.2014)

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 2012 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 2012 the government also further tightened currency controls in an effort to bolster foreign reserves and stem capital flight. During 2013, the government continued with a mix expansionary fiscal and monetary policies and foreign exchange and imports controls to limit the drain in Central Bank foreign reserves, which nevertheless dropped US $12 billion during the year. GDP grew 3% and inflation remained steady at 25%, according to private estimates. In October 2013, the government settled long-standing international arbitral disputes (including with three US firms) dating back to before and following the 2002 Argentine financial crisis. In early 2014, the government embraced a series of more orthodox economic policies. It devalued the peso 20%, substantially tightened monetary and fiscal policies, and took measures to mend ties with the international financial community, including: engaging with the IMF to improve its economic data reporting, reaching a compensation agreement with Repsol for the expropriation of YPF, and presenting a proposal to pay its arrears to the Paris Club.

 

Source : CIA

 

 

 

 

 

STATUTORY

Legal Name:

FUHRMANN S.A.

Trade Name:

Lanas Fuhrman

CUIT:

30-69108475-9

Date Created:

1998

Date Incorporated:

July 15, 1999

Legal Address:

Lote 4 A Chacra 73, Rawson (9103), Chubut, Argentina

Operative Address:

Lote 4 A Chacra 73, Rawson (9103), Chubut, Argentina

Telephone:

(280) 444-9200

Fax:

(280) 444-9200

Legal Form:

Sociedad Anónima

Email:

NA

Registered in:

AGENCIA TRELEW 9 DE JULIO N° 297 ESQ. MITRE 9100 CHUBUT

Website:

www.gschneider.com

Manager:

Máximo Gallia

Staff:

120

Activity:

Wool Manufacture

SIC Codes:

2211 2241

NAICS Codes:

313110 313210

BANKS

According to Argentinian Central Bank, the company maintains credit lines with the following banks:

BANK

AMOUNT IN AR$

BANCO SANTANDER RIO S.A.

24238,9

HSBC BANK ARGENTINA S.A.

16731,7

BBVA BANCO FRANCES S.A.

12679,7

BANCO DEL CHUBUT S.A.

6313

BANCO PATAGONIA S.A.

4224,9

BANCO DE GALICIA Y BUENOS AIRES S.A.

4220,2

AMERICAN EXPRESS ARGENTINA S.A.

7,7

According to the classification of banking relations of Argentina,
the company operates with the following level: 1.

This is the highest classification in the system. It means that the
company/person is fulfilling correctly its current Credit
obligations. This is therefore positive information that will
enable the granting of any line of credit.

There are no rejected checks for the company.

HISTORY

The company was created in 1998. Its previous name was Schneider Argentina S.A.

In 1999, it merged with COSU-LAN S.A. to form  FUHRMANN S.A.

The company belongs to  G. SCHNEIDER S.A. LUXEMBOURG 12, rue Guillaume Schneider  L-2522 Luxembourg.

MAIN ACTIVITY

FUHRMANN SA is a wool company.

This firm has modern laundries and combing plants in Trelew, its most important business is the export of wool TOPS.

Products/Services:

Wool TOPS

Trademarks:

Fuhrmann

Sales:

Wholesale

Clients:

The company's main exports are to Italy.

Some of their clients are:

LES LAINAGES VICTOR LTEE
Canada

MICHELL Y CIA SA
Peru

FABRICATO S.A.
Colombia

Competitors:

Chargeurs Wool Argentina S.A
Establecimientos Textiles Ituzaingó 
Lanera Austral S.A

Suppliers

Local Farms

Operations Area:

National & International

The company does not import

The company exports to

Latin America, Italy and Turkey

The company employs

120 employees

Payments:

Regular-made on a 30-45 day basis-monitored over the last 6 months.

LOCATION

Headquarters  :

Lote 4 A Chacra 73, Rawson (9103), Chubut, Argentina

Branches:

The company does not have branches

Comments:

This facility is the most modern plant in the american continent.
COSU-LAN produces approximately 5 million kgs of tops ranging from 17.5 micron to 22.5 micron.

Business Industry:

Companies in this industry operate mills that produce textiles and textile products from natural and synthetic materials

Demand is driven by the domestic apparel industry and consumer demand for home furnishings like carpets, furniture, and curtains. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations. Large companies have economies of scale in production for high-volume items.

 
Major products are yarns and threads, fabrics, carpets, and curtains. The industry produces yarns and threads out of natural (wool and cotton) and synthetic (plastics) materials. Yarns and thread are used to produce fabrics that are woven or knit, finish fabrics by dyeing or coating them, and make fabrics into simple finished consumer products like rugs, carpets, curtains, linens, and textile bags.

GROUP STRUCTURE AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

Listed at the stock exchange:

NO

Capital:

AR$ 5 500 000

Shareholders %:

This is a private company. It is a subsidiary of:

Fuhrmann 1735 N.V.
Switzerland
+41-916950010

Fuhrmann 1735 N.V. is part of:

G. SCHNEIDER S.A.
LUXEMBOURG 12,
rue Guillaume Schneider 
L-2522 Luxembourg.

Management:

Máximo Gallia, General Manager
Karina Abad, Attorney

Related Companies:

SCHNEIDER ARGENTINA SA

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

This is a private company that does not make its financial statements publish. The following information has been provided by our outside sources.

Currency

USD

Year

2013

Gross Revenue:

45 000 000 / Estimated

Assets:

11 390 628

Liabilities:

9 029 043

Cash Flow:

Normal

EXPORTS-ANUAL FOB

FOB

2009

27.648.125

2010

42.315.903

2011

56.646.383

2012

37.515.201

2013

39.123.421

2014-up to now

17.493.944

LEGAL FILINGS

 

There are no legal/crimminal connected to the company.

SUMMARY

FUHRMANN SA is a wool company. It mainly exports wool tops.

The company has 16 years of experience in the Argentinian market and is located strategically in the south of the country where there are sheep farms.

The company has a large sized structure with more than 100 employees and shows high amounts of exported products.

It is part of The Scheider Group headquartered in Luxembourg.

There are no negative for the subject.

RISK INFORMATION

Since July 30th, Argentina entered into a Selective Default. The
country failed to accomplish payment to the holdouts but
continues to meet other payment obligations.
The country is not following the considerations made by the US
Supreme Court to pay the holdouts of its debt restructuration
process (2005 and 2010). The parts had the opportunity to
settle an agreement with the help of a facilitator appointed by
the NY Count in which the case was handled in the first place.
The period of grace began in June 30th, and was accomplished
in July 30th, with no positive results. The country expects to
achieve an agreement with the holdouts after December 2014.
That is when the RUFO clause is expired.
The expiration of Rights Upon Future Offers (RUFO) will exclude
the bondholders from the preceding restructuring processes
(2005-2010), from claiming a better agreement, should the
country had accomplished with the holdouts.
Restriction systems for the purchase of foreign currency and
restrainement of international trade. Inflation. Possible
economic recession for the second half of the year.

DEBTS

Controlled. Good payment behaviour-Total Banking debt of AR$ 68416,1.

PAYMENTS

Regular-made on a 30-45 day basis-monitored over the last 6 months.

CASH FLOW

Normal

The company has been beneficiated by Government Export Taxes Resolutions to increase foreign exchange within the country.

ENTERVIEW

NAME

Maria

POSITION

Sales

COMMENTS

The person contacted confirmed activity, manager, parent company, exports, she refused to provide more information.

 

 

 

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency
Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.61.46

UK Pound

1

Rs.98.21

Euro

1

Rs.77.45

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

DIV

 

 

Report Prepared by :

TPT

 

 

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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