MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19.09.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

VESTERGAARD FRANDSEN SA

 

 

Registered Office :

Chemin Messidor 5-7 1006 Lausanne/VD Switzerland/CH

 

 

Country :

Switzerland

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

15.04.2005

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

550.1.043.742-1 / 789231

 

 

Legal Form :

Company limited by shares

 

 

Line of Business :

Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods

 

 

No. of Employees

06

 

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 :

No complaints

Litigation :

Clear

 


 

NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – June 1, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.03.2014)

Current Rating

(01.06.2014)

Switzerland

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

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

 

VESTERGAARD FRANDSEN SA

 

 

Operating address

 

Chemin Messidor 5-7

1006 Lausanne/VD

Switzerland/CH

 

Telephone:                    021 3107333

Fax:                             021 3107330

 

Web site:                      http://www.vestergaard.com

 

WIN Worldbox No.:        CH0006656725

VAT-No.:                      CHE112318745

 

 

Profile

 

Established:                  2005

Line of Business:           Consumer goods wholesale, Medical technology

Industry Division:           Wholesale trade, Manufacturing

Industry-code (NACE):   4646       Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods

                                    3250       Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies

Import/Export:               Import, Export

Banks:                         unknown

 

 

Operational Figures

 

Coverage:                     Company

Figures:                        approximately

Employees:                  6

 

 

Activity

 

Vestergaard is a company headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland that manufactures public health tools for people in developing countries. Originally founded in 1957 as a uniform maker, the company evolved into a social enterprise making products for humanitarian aid in the 1990s. It is now best known for inventing the LifeStraw water filter and the PermaNet mosquito net.

 

Real Estate

 

Information on property ownership was not available.

 

 

Company Register

 

Company No:                550.1.043.742-1 / 789231

Legal form:                    Company limited by shares

Registration:                 15.04.2005

Legal status:                 active

Responsible Register:    Registre du commerce du canton de Vaud

History:                        Date of Statutes: 21.01.2009

                                    Date of Statutes: 13.07.2007

                                    Date of Statutes: 11.06.2007

                                    Date of Incorporation Statutes: 06.04.2005

 

Entry          Deleted      Name

25.07.2007                    Vestergaard Frandsen SA

25.07.2007                    Vestergaard Frandsen Ltd (Name translated)

25.07.2007                    Vestergaard Frandsen AG (Name translated)

14.06.2007  25.07.2007  PHVC Management SA

14.06.2007  25.07.2007  PHVC Management AG (Name translated)

14.06.2007  25.07.2007  PHVC Management Ltd (Name translated)

15.04.2005  14.06.2007  Vestergaard Frandsen SA

 

Entry          Deleted      Legal domicile

15.04.2005                    Lausanne, Switzerland

 

Entry          Deleted      Address

24.05.2005                    Chemin de Messidor 5-7, 1000 Lausanne, Switzerland/CH

15.04.2005  24.05.2005  c/o Fid & Trust SA, Avenue du Théâtre 7, 1000 Lausanne/VD, Switzerland/CH

 

Entry          Deleted      Capital

30.01.2009                    Share Capital CHF 100,000, paidup CHF 100,000

15.04.2005  30.01.2009  Share Capital CHF 100,000, paidup CHF 100,000

 

Entry          Deleted      Capital Structure

30.01.2009                    10,000,000 Registered shares of CHF 0.01

15.04.2005  30.01.2009  1,000 Registered shares of CHF 100.--

 


 

Official Administration

 

Title                                           Name

President                                    Flemming Jacobs, Origin: Denmark, Residential address: Cobham, joint signature of two, Registered since: 05.06.2009

Vice-President                             William Murray Burns, Origin: United Kingdom, Residential address: Binningen, Switzerland, joint signature of two, Registered since: 28.07.2011

Director                                       Julie Meyer, Origin: United States of America, Residential address: Londres, Registered since: 15.12.2010

Director                                       Per Norret, Origin: Denmark, Residential address: Randers, Denmark, joint signature of two, Registered since: 24.03.2009

Director                                       Torben Vestergaard Frandsen, Origin: Denmark, Residential address: Kolding , Denmark, Registered since: 24.03.2009

 

 

Management

 

Title                                           Name

Director                                       Nicolas Schornoz, Origin: Mouret, Switzerland, Residential address: Lutry, Switzerland, joint signature of two, Registered since: 15.05.2013

Director                                       Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen, Origin: Denmark, Residential address: Lausanne, Switzerland, joint signature of two, Registered since: 28.07.2011

 

 

External Positions

 

Title                                           Name

Auditor                                        Deloitte AG, Residential address: Zurich, Switzerland, Id: CH-020-3908370-9, Registered since: 30.01.2009

 

 

Owner/-s

 

Owner:                         The company is privately owned.

 

 

Investments

 

It is believed that the company has no investments.

 


 

Legal Actions

 

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

 

At the same sphere of interest is:

Brazil

Vestergaard Frandsen South America

Sao Paulo, SP

Brazil

Tel: +55 11 3205 0097

 

India

Vestergaard Frandsen (India) Pvt. Ltd

309, Rectangle One,

D-4, Saket (Behind Sheraton Hotel)

New Delhi – 110017

Tel: 011-40553666

 

Kenya

Vestergaard Frandsen (EA) Limited

ABC Towers, 5th Floor

Waiyaki Way

P.O. Box 66889 - 00800

Nairobi

Tel: +254 20 4444758/9

Fax: +254 20 4444526

 

USA

Vestergaard Frandsen Inc.

1020 19th Street NW

Washington, DC 20036

Tel: +1 571 527 2180

Fax: +1 703 997 3235

 

Vietnam

Vestergaard Frandsen Vietnam

9/253 Minh Khai Street

Hai Ba Trung District

Post code: 114034

Hanoi - Vietnam

Tel: +84 4 36369279

Fax: +84 4 36367661

 

 

Credit Information

 

Financial Statements:    The company does not disclose any financial statements. Third parties are not permitted any insight into the financial affairs. It is therefore difficult to make a proper assessment of the actual situation.

 

Financial Situation:        The financial situation is difficult to assess.

 

Payment experiences:   There are no objections regarding the payment of financial obligations.

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.61.05

UK Pound

1

Rs.99.55

Euro

1

Rs.78.57

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

SUB

 

 

Report Prepared by :

NIS

 

               

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

 

--

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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