MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

315919

Report Date :

10.04.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

AUSTRALIAN FOOTWEAR PTY LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

254 to 269 Burwood, Road Hawthorn Vic, 3122

 

 

Country :

Australia

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

28.02.2014

 

 

Legal Form :

Australian Proprietary Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject is engaged in Distribution of footwear

 

 

No. of Employee :

1,200

 

 

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 – December 31, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(30.09.2014)

Current Rating

(31.12.2014)

Australia

A1

A

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 


 

AUSTRALIA - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

The Australian economy has experienced continuous growth and features low unemployment, contained inflation, very low public debt, and a strong and stable financial system. By 2012, Australia had experienced more than 20 years of continued economic growth, averaging 3.5% a year. Demand for resources and energy from Asia and especially China has grown rapidly, creating a channel for resources investments and growth in commodity exports. The high Australian dollar has hurt the manufacturing sector, while the services sector is the largest part of the Australian economy, accounting for about 70% of GDP and 75% of jobs. Australia was comparatively unaffected by the global financial crisis as the banking system has remained strong and inflation is under control. Australia has benefited from a dramatic surge in its terms of trade in recent years, stemming from rising global commodity prices. Australia is a significant exporter of natural resources, energy, and food. Australia's abundant and diverse natural resources attract high levels of foreign investment and include extensive reserves of coal, iron, copper, gold, natural gas, uranium, and renewable energy sources. A series of major investments, such as the US$40 billion Gorgon Liquid Natural Gas project, will significantly expand the resources sector. Australia is an open market with minimal restrictions on imports of goods and services. The process of opening up has increased productivity, stimulated growth, and made the economy more flexible and dynamic. Australia plays an active role in the World Trade Organization, APEC, the G20, and other trade forums. Australia has bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) with Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and the US, has a regional FTA with ASEAN and New Zealand, is negotiating agreements with China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, as well as with its Pacific neighbors and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and is also working on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement with Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the US, and Vietnam.

 

Source : CIA


Company NAME     

 

AUSTRALIAN FOOTWEAR PTY LTD

 

ACN: 168 259 210

ABN: 40 168 259 210

 

Summary Panel

 

Incorporated

2014

 

Status

Trading

 

Line of Business

Distribution of footwear

 

 

CONTENTS

 

Company Search

 

Adverse

 

Business Structure

 

Finances

 

Background

 

Trade Survey

 

Operations

 

Corporate Rating

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

The subject was formed to restructure the group’s operations and take over the group operations Williams, Mathers and Colorado effective 27 April 2014.

 

For the current financial year ending 31 July 2015 the subject expects to record a break even result on revenue of $128 million.


For the last financial year ended 31 July 2014 the group recorded a trading loss on sales of $200 million.

 

The group recorded a deficiency in Net Assets totaling $121 million at 3 July 2014.

 

 

CORPORATE SEARCH

 

Company Type             Australian Proprietary Company

 

Status Registered

 

Incorporation Date 28 Feb 2014

 

Incorporation State VIC

 

 

Registered Office 254 to 269 BURWOOD

ROAD HAWTHORN VIC, 3122

 

Current Directors Total: 1

Director Name STRETCH, NICHOLAS KENNETH

Appointment Date 19 Oct 2014

Date of Birth 20 Aug 1960

Place of Birth WOLLONGONG NSW

Gender MALE

Resident Overseas N

Address 38 Martin St, Brighton, VI 3186

 

Current Other Organisation Officers Total: 1

Officer Role Ultimate Holding Company

Officer Name FUSION RETAIL BRANDS PTY LTD

ACN 151836083

Appointment Date -

Address -

Document Number 026085930

 

Company Shares Total: 1 Amount: $1

Class ORDINARY SHARES [ORD]

Number of Shares Issued 1

Paid Capital $1.00

Total Amount Due and Payable $0.00

Document Number 026085930

 

Current Shareholders

Shareholder Name FUSION RETAIL BRANDS PTYLTD

ACN 151836083

ABN 44151836083

Address LEVEL 1, 109-133 BURWOOD

ROAD HAWTHORN VIC, 3122

Class ORD

Number Held 1

Beneficially Held Y

Fully Paid Y

Jointly Held N

Document Number 026085930

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECURITY INTERESTS  

 

Effective 30 January 2012 the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR)  was introduced to give the different Commonwealth, State and Territory laws and registers regarding security interests in personal property under one national system.

 

As a result of PPS Reform a number of existing Commonwealth, State and Territory personal property security registers will close. Interests registered on existing security interest registers will be migrated to the national PPS Register. Subsequently Registered Charges are no longer lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

 

Please contact us should you require a search of the PPSR.

 

 

BUSINESS STRUCTURE

 

TRADING ADDRESS                                                                             254 to 260 Burwood Rd

                                                                                                                                                            HAWTHORN, VIC 3122

 

POSTAL ADDRESS                  PO Box 690,
Richmond. VIC 3121

                                   

TELEPHONE                             (613) 9420 8444

                                                (613) 9420 8432 (Kirstin Book)

 

FACSIMILE                               (613) 9420 8400

 

EMAIL                                      rodney.george@fusionretailbrands.com.au        

 

WEBSITE                                  www.fusionretailbrands.com.au

 

HOLDING ENTITY                      FUSION RETAIL BRANDS PTYLTD

 

ASSOCIATED ENTITY   DIANNA FERRARI PTY LTD

 

TRADING STYLES                    WILLIAMS THE SHOEMAN

SHOE CLEARANCE STORE

LYNX SPORTS

COLORADO

MATHERS SHOES

PAIRS

SKIDS

WILLIAMS SHOES AND ACCESSORIES

 

BRANCHES                              The subject maintains 180 retail stores

                       

BANK                                       COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA

                                               

EMPLOYEES                            1,200

 

 

BACKGROUND

 

The subject was incorporated in Victoria on 28 February 2014 under the current style.

 

The Holding entity was formed to acquire certain assets of the Colorado Group, a corporation that was placed under External Administration in March 2011.

 

The subject was formed to restructure the group’s operations and take over the group operations Williams, Mathers and Colorado effective 27 April 2014.

 

Colorado Group's former equity owner, private equity firm Affinity Equity Partners, paid $430m for the retailer in 2006.

 

The group has origins that date back to 1864 with the establishment of Williams.

 

 

OPERATIONS

The subject operates in the retail of men’s, women’s and children’s foot wear through a chain of 195 stores.

The subject operates under the trading names, Williams the Shoeman, Mathers Shoes and Colorado.

Activities are conducted from premises located at the above listed trading address.

 

 

ADVERSE

                                               

A search of of on 2 April 2015 failed to trace any litigation listed against the subject at that date.

 

 


FINANCES

 

The subject is not required to lodge financial statements with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

 

 

During the current interview conducted with the subjects Financial Controller, Kirstin Book, she advised that the subject was formed to restructure the group’s operations and take over the group operations Williams, Mathers and Colorado effective 27 April 2014.

 

For the last financial year ended 31 July 2014 the group recorded sales of $200 million which resulted in an operating loss of $36,000,000.

 

For the current financial year ending 31 July 2015 the subject expects to record a break even result on revenue of $128 million.

 

Current assets include stock on hand of $28 million. Group stock is valued at $35 million.

 

The group recorded a deficiency in Net Assets totaling $121 million at 3 July 2014.

 

Further financial details pertaining to the subject were unable to be obtained for the current enquiry.

 

 

TRADE SURVEY

 

A trade survey on the subject traced the following accounts:

 

1.             (Pacific Brands) Nominated supplier declined to provide a reference owing to company policy.

 

2.             (Clarks) Nominated supplier failed to respond to correspondence despite chasing.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.62.26

UK Pound

1

Rs.92.49

Euro

1

Rs.66.99

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

KAR

 

 

Report Prepared by :

ASH

 

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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