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Report No. : |
319786 |
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Report Date : |
28.04.2015 |
IDENTIFICATION DETAILS
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Name : |
AGEM JEWELS BVBA |
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Registered Office : |
Schupstraat 18-20 2018 Antwerpen |
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Country : |
Belgium |
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Financials (as on) : |
31.12.2013 |
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Date of Incorporation : |
29.10.1992 |
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Com. Reg. No.: |
448567590 |
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Legal Form : |
Private Limited Company (BL/LX) |
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Line of Business : |
Wholesale of watches and jewellery |
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No. of Employee : |
Not Available |
RATING & COMMENTS
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MIRA’s Rating : |
Ba |
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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41-55 |
Ba |
Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal
commitments. |
Satisfactory |
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Status : |
Satisfactory |
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Payment Behaviour : |
No complaints |
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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 – December 31, 2014
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Country Name |
Previous Rating (30.09.2014) |
Current Rating (31.12.2014) |
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Belgium |
A2 |
A2 |
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Risk Category |
ECGC
Classification |
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Insignificant |
A1 |
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Low |
A2 |
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Moderate |
B1 |
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High |
B2 |
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Very High |
C1 |
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Restricted |
C2 |
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Off-credit |
D |
BELGIUM ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
This modern, open, and private-enterprise-based economy has capitalized on its central geographic location, highly developed transport network, and diversified industrial and commercial base. Industry is concentrated mainly in the more heavily-populated region of Flanders in the north. With few natural resources, Belgium imports substantial quantities of raw materials and exports a large volume of manufactures, making its economy vulnerable to shifts in foreign demand, particularly in Belgium’s EU trade partners. Roughly three-quarters of Belgium's trade is with other EU countries. In 2014 Belgian GDP grew by 0.9%, the unemployment rate stabilized at 8.5%, and the government maintained the budget deficit below the euro-zone threshold of 3% of GDP for a second year in a row. Prime Minister Charles MICHEL’s center-right government has pledged to further reduce the deficit in response to EU pressure to reduce Belgium’s high public debt, which remains above 100% of GDP, but such efforts could also dampen economic growth. In addition to restrained public spending, low wage growth and high unemployment promise to curtail a more robust recovery in private consumption. The government has pledged to pursue an reform program to improve Belgium’s competitiveness, including changes to tax policy, labor market rules, and welfare benefits. These changes risk worsening tensions with trade unions and triggering extended strikes.
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Source
: CIA |
Business
number 448567590
Company
name AGEM JEWELS BVBA
Address
SCHUPSTRAAT 18-20
2018 ANTWERPEN
Number
of staff 0
Date
of establishment 29/10/1992
Telephone
number 032328576
Fax
number 032328576
The business was established over 22 years ago.
The business has 1 employees.
The business has been at the address for over 19 months.
Net Worth increased by 1044% during the latest trading period.
A 360023% growth in Total Assets occurred during the latest trading period.
The business saw a decrease in their Cash Balance of 65%
during the latest trading period.
|
DATE
OF LATEST ACCOUNTS |
TURNOVER |
PROFIT
BEFORE TAX |
NET WORTH |
WORKING
CAPITAL |
|
31/12/2013 |
|
111,661 |
79,615 |
79,615 |
|
31/12/2012 |
|
-783 |
6,954 |
6,954 |
|
31/12/2011 |
|
-3,945 |
7,736 |
7,736 |
|
ACCOUNTS |
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DATE
OF LATEST ACCOUNTS |
BALANCE
TOTAL |
NUMBER
OF EMPLOYEES |
CAPITAL |
CASHFLOW |
|
31/12/2013 |
- |
0 |
18,550 |
72,661 |
|
31/12/2012 |
- |
0 |
18,550 |
-783 |
|
31/12/2011 |
- |
0 |
18,550 |
-3,945 |
Profitability
Liquidity
Net worth
|
Past payments |
|
Payment expectation days |
- |
|
Industry average payment |
318.98 |
Industry average day sales |
503.75 |
|
expectation days |
|
outstanding |
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|
Day sales outstanding |
- |
|
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BANKRUPTCY
DETAILS
Court action type no
PROTESTED
BILLS
Bill amount -
NSSO DETAILS
Date of summons –
|
Business number |
448567590 |
Company name |
AGEM JEWELS BVBA |
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Fax number |
032328576 |
Date founded |
29/10/1992 |
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Company status |
active |
Company type |
Private Limited Company |
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(BL/LX) |
|
Currency |
Euro (€) |
Date of latest accounts |
31/12/2013 |
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Activity code |
46480 |
Liable for VAT |
yes |
|
Activity description |
Wholesale of watches and |
VAT Number |
BE.0448.567.590 Check VAT |
|
|
jewellery |
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number |
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Belgian Bullettin of Acts |
moniteur belge |
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Registered contractor |
- |
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number |
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Contractor description |
- |
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Date struck off register |
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PERSONNEL
(NSSO CLASSIFICATION) |
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|
Code |
- |
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Description |
- |
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JOINT
INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE (JIC) |
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Significant Events |
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Event Date |
25/09/2013 |
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Event Description |
Registered as a Diamond Trader |
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Event Details |
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ASSETS |
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Annual accounts |
31-12-2013 |
% |
31-12-2012 |
% |
31-12-2011 |
% |
31-12-2010 |
% |
31-12-2009 |
|
Weeks |
52 |
|
52 |
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52 |
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52 |
|
52 |
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Currency |
EUR |
|
EUR |
|
EUR |
|
EUR |
|
EUR |
|
Total fixed assets |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1,760 |
|
Intangible fixed assets |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
|
Tangible fixed assets |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1,016 |
|
Land & building |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Plant & machinery |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Furniture & Vehicles |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1,016 |
|
Leasing & Other Similar Rights |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Other tangible assets |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
|
Financial fixed assets |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
744 |
|
Total current assets |
25,319,536 |
360023 |
7,031 |
-12.26 |
8,013 |
-33.12 |
11,981 |
-73.15 |
44,621 |
|
Inventories |
8,278,816 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
22,353 |
|
Raw materials & consumables |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Work in progress |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
|
Finished goods |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
|
Other stocks |
8,278,816 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
-100 |
22,353 |
|
Trade debtors |
17,035,509 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
|
Other amounts receivable |
872 |
185 |
306 |
9.85 |
278 |
-88.06 |
2,331 |
-23.85 |
3,061 |
|
Cash |
2,343 |
-65.16 |
6,725 |
-13.06 |
7,735 |
-19.84 |
9,650 |
-44.07 |
17,253 |
|
Miscellaneous current assets |
1,996 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
-100 |
1,954 |
|
Total Assets |
25,319,536 |
360023 |
7,031 |
-12.26 |
8,013 |
-33.12 |
11,981 |
-74.17 |
46,381 |
LIABILITIES
|
Total shareholders equity |
79,615 |
1044 |
6,954 |
-10.12 |
7,736 |
-33.77 |
11,681 |
-56.65 |
26,945 |
|
Issued share capital |
18,550 |
0 |
18,550 |
0 |
18,550 |
0 |
18,550 |
0 |
18,550 |
|
Share premium account |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Revaluation reserve |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Reserves |
61,065 |
526 |
-11,596 |
-7.24 |
-10,814 |
-57.43 |
-6,869 |
-181 |
8,395 |
|
Provisions for Liabilities & Charges |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
|
Deffered taxes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Creditors |
25,239,921 |
32779017 |
77 |
-72.20 |
277 |
-7.67 |
300 |
-98.46 |
19,437 |
|
Other long term loans |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Long term group loans |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Other long term liabilities |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
|
Total long term debts |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
|
Current portion of long term debt |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Financial debts |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Trade creditors |
25,199,549 |
32726586 |
77 |
-72.20 |
277 |
- |
- |
- |
803 |
|
Amounts Payable for Taxes, Remuneration
& |
39,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Social Security |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous current liabilities |
1,372 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
-100 |
300 |
-98.39 |
18,634 |
|
Total current liabilities |
25,239,921 |
32779017 |
77 |
-72.20 |
277 |
-7.67 |
300 |
-98.46 |
19,437 |
|
Total Liabilities |
25,319,536 |
360023 |
7,031 |
-12.26 |
8,013 |
-33.12 |
11,981 |
-74.17 |
46,381 |
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RATIO ANALYSIS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TRADING
PERFORMANCE |
|||||||||
|
Profit Before Tax |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Return on capital employed |
140.25 |
1245 |
-11.26 |
22.08 |
-50.99 |
25.79 |
-197.73 |
-6340 |
-3.07 |
|
Return on total assets employed |
0.44 |
3.95 |
-11.13 |
22.61 |
-49.23 |
25.54 |
-192.78 |
-10730 |
-1.78 |
|
Return on net assets employed |
140.25 |
1245 |
-11.26 |
22.08 |
-50.99 |
25.79 |
-197.73 |
-6340 |
-3.07 |
|
Sales / net working capital |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Stock turnover ratio |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Creditor days |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Debtor days |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
SHORT
TERM STABILITY |
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|
Current ratio |
1.00 |
-98.90 |
91.31 |
215 |
28.93 |
-27.57 |
39.94 |
1636 |
2.30 |
|
Liquidity ratio / acid ratio |
0.68 |
-99 |
91.31 |
215 |
28.93 |
-27.57 |
39.94 |
3373 |
1.15 |
|
Current debt ratio |
317.02 |
3170100 |
0.01 |
-75.00 |
0.04 |
33.33 |
0.03 |
-95.83 |
0.72 |
|
Liquidity ratio reprocessed |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Cashflow |
72,661 |
9283 |
-783 |
19.84 |
-3,945 |
25.84 |
-15,264 |
-3287 |
-451 |
|
Net worth |
79,615 |
1044 |
6,954 |
-10.12 |
7,736 |
-33.77 |
11,681 |
-56.65 |
26,945 |
|
LONG TERM STABILITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gearing |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Equity in percentage |
0.31 |
-99 |
98.90 |
2.44 |
96.54 |
-0.98 |
97.50 |
67.84 |
58.09 |
|
Total debt ratio |
317.02 |
3170100 |
0.01 |
-75.00 |
0.04 |
33.33 |
0.03 |
-95.83 |
0.72 |
|
Working capital |
79,615 |
1044 |
6,954 |
-10.12 |
7,736 |
-33.77 |
11,681 |
-53.62 |
25,185 |
|
PROFIT
& LOSS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Income |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Turnover |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Total operating expenses |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Gross Operating Margin |
-106,898 |
-86646 |
-123 |
8.69 |
-1,418 |
6.24 |
-22,716 |
-2499 |
947 |
|
Operating Charges |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Employee costs |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Wages and salary |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Employee pension costs |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Social security contributions |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Other employee costs |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
|
Director remuneration |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Amortization and depreciation |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
377 |
|
Operating result |
-107,536 |
-14697 |
-727 |
18.62 |
-3,904 |
16.92 |
-23,073 |
-3032 |
-737 |
|
Total financial income |
219,524 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0 |
|
Total financial expenses |
327 |
484 |
56 |
36.55 |
41 |
70.75 |
24 |
-73.64 |
91 |
|
Results on ordinary operations before
taxation |
111,661 |
14266 |
-783 |
19.84 |
-3,945 |
17.08 |
-23,097 |
-2690 |
-828 |
|
Extraordinary Income |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
7,889 |
- |
- |
|
Extraordinary Charges |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
55 |
- |
- |
|
Extraordinary items |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
-100 |
7,834 |
- |
0 |
|
Results for the Year Before Taxation |
111,661 |
14266 |
-783 |
19.84 |
-3,945 |
25.84 |
-15,264 |
-1744 |
-828 |
|
Other appropriations |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Taxation |
39,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Results on ordinary operations after
taxation |
72,661 |
9283 |
-783 |
19.84 |
-3,945 |
17.08 |
-23,097 |
-2690 |
-828 |
|
Net result |
72,661 |
9283 |
-783 |
19.84 |
-3,945 |
25.84 |
-15,264 |
-1744 |
-828 |
|
Profit (Loss) for the Year to
be appropiated |
72,661 |
9283 |
-783 |
19.84 |
-3,945 |
25.84 |
-15,264 |
-1744 |
-828 |
|
Dividends |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
INDUSTRY
COMPARISON
Activity
code 46480
Activity
description Wholesale of watches and
jewellery
industry
average credit
rating 61.07
Industry
average credit limit 7967.53
|
SUSPENSION
OF PAYMENTS / MORATORIUM HISTORY |
|
|
Amount |
- |
|
Details |
- |
|
PAYMENT
EXPECTATIONS |
|
|
Payment expectation days |
- |
|
Day sales outstanding |
- |
|
INDUSTRY
COMPARISON |
|
|
Activity code |
46480 |
|
Activity description |
Wholesale of watches and jewellery |
|
Industry average payment |
318.98 |
|
Industry average day sales outstanding |
503.75 |
INDUSTRY
QUARTILE ANALYSIS
Payment
expectations
Company
result -
Lower
127.87
Median
63.03
Upper
19.14
DAY
SALES OUTSTANDING
Company
result -
Lower
121.20
Median
55.41
Upper
21.01
SUMMARY
Group
- Number of Companies 0
Linkages
- Number of Companies 0
Number
of Countries 0
GROUP
STRUCTURE
No
group structure for this company.
MINORITY
SHAREHOLDERS
No minority shareholders found
MINORITY
INTERESTS
No minority interests found
INDIVIDUAL
SHAREHOLDERS
SHAREHOLDER NAME
|
Forename |
Urbain |
Middle name |
- |
|
Surname |
WYSMANTEL |
|
|
|
SHAREHOLDER DETAILS |
|
|
|
|
Start date |
08/04/1997(estimated) |
End date |
- |
|
Percentage owned |
6% |
|
|
|
SHAREHOLDER ADDRESS |
|
|
|
|
Street name |
De Kluis |
House number |
39 |
|
Minor town |
's Gravenwezel |
Postal town |
Schilde |
|
Post code |
2970 |
Country |
Belgium |
|
SHAREHOLDER NAME |
|
|
|
|
Forename |
Jozef |
Middle name |
- |
|
Surname |
WYSMANTEL |
|
|
|
SHAREHOLDER DETAILS |
|
|
|
|
Start date |
08/04/1997(estimated) |
End date |
- |
|
Percentage owned |
16% |
|
|
|
SHAREHOLDER ADDRESS |
|
|
|
|
Street name |
- |
House number |
- |
|
Minor town |
- |
Postal town |
- |
|
Post code |
- |
Country |
- |
|
COMPANIES
THAT MATCH THIS ADDRESS |
||
|
Business
number |
Company
name |
Date
of accounts |
|
404629362 |
COBESCO NV |
31/12/2013 |
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404965892 |
JAYAM NV |
31/03/2014 |
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406397039 |
IMMO CORPORATION & CO BVBA |
31/12/2013 |
|
456696982 |
GABI S. TOLKOWSKY ANS SONS BVBA |
31/12/2013 |
|
456756172 |
GABI S TOLKOWSKY DESIGN BVBA |
31/12/2013 |
|
551947816 |
DIANEX MANUFACTURING BVBA |
- |
|
835419626 |
TOMCHEI SHABBOS OF ANTWERP VZW |
- |
|
879939458 |
JAYAM JEWELLERY NV |
31/03/2014 |
|
881553816 |
LUMINIS STAR NV |
31/12/2013 |
SUMMARY
Group
- Number of Companies 0
Linkages
- Number of Companies 0
Number
of Countries 0
SUMMONS
There
is no data for this company
PROTESTED
BILLS
There
is no data for this company
BANKRUPTCY
AND OTHER LEGAL EVENTS
There
is no data for this company
CURRENT DIRECTOR DETAILS
|
Name |
HENRI POMERANZ |
|
Position |
Principal Manager |
|
Start Date |
19/09/2013 |
|
Street |
26 ALBERTSTRAAT ANTWERPEN |
|
Post code |
2018 |
|
Country |
Belgium |
|
Position |
Non Statutory Partner |
|
Start Date |
03/09/2013 |
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Street |
26 ALBERTSTRAAT ANTWERPEN |
|
Post code |
2018 |
|
Country |
Belgium |
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FORMER
DIRECTOR DETAILS |
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|
Name |
ABHA KARNAWAT |
|
Position |
Principal Manager |
|
Start Date |
30/09/2013 |
|
End Date |
Unknown date |
|
Street |
28 VAN EYCKLEI ANTWERPEN |
|
Post code |
2018 |
|
Country |
Belgium |
|
Name |
URBAIN LEO WYSMANTEL |
|
Position |
Principal Manager |
|
Start Date |
28/03/2007 |
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End Date |
01/12/2010 |
|
Date of birth |
05/01/1950 |
|
Street |
16 MISSIONARISLEI SCHOTEN |
|
Post code |
2900 |
|
Country |
Belgium |
|
Position |
Managing Director |
|
Start Date |
23/08/1997 |
|
End Date |
Unknown date |
|
Date of birth |
05/01/1950 |
|
Street |
16 MISSIONARISLEI SCHOTEN |
|
Post code |
2900 |
|
Country |
Belgium |
|
Position |
Director |
|
Start Date |
17/04/2007 |
|
End Date |
28/03/2007 |
|
Date of birth |
05/01/1950 |
|
Street |
16 MISSIONARISLEI SCHOTEN |
|
Post code |
2900 |
|
Country |
Belgium |
|
Name |
AGEM NV (425293134) BVBA |
|
Position |
Director |
|
Start Date |
24/06/2000 |
|
End Date |
Unknown date |
|
Date of birth |
06/02/1984 |
|
Street |
33 FRANKRIJKLEI ANTWERPEN |
|
Post code |
2000 |
|
Country |
Belgium |
|
Name |
URBAIN WYSMANTEL |
|
Position |
Chairman of the Board |
|
Start Date |
01/12/1996 |
|
End Date |
Unknown date |
|
Street |
39 DE KLUIS SCHILDE |
|
Post code |
2970 |
|
Country |
Belgium |
|
Position |
Managing Director |
|
Start Date |
01/12/1996 |
|
End Date |
Unknown date |
|
Street |
39 DE KLUIS SCHILDE |
|
Post code |
2970 |
|
Country |
Belgium |
|
Position |
Director |
|
Start Date |
01/12/1996 |
|
End Date |
Unknown date |
|
Street |
39 DE KLUIS SCHILDE |
|
Post code |
2970 |
|
Country |
Belgium |
|
Name |
JOZEF WYSMANTEL |
|
Position |
Director |
|
Start Date |
01/12/1996 |
|
End Date |
Unknown date |
|
Street |
|
|
Post code |
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES
|
Currency |
Unit
|
Indian Rupees |
|
US Dollar |
1 |
Rs.63.61 |
|
|
1 |
Rs.96.56 |
|
Euro |
1 |
Rs.69.18 |
INFORMATION DETAILS
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Analysis Done by
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RATING EXPLANATIONS
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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>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%)
This report is issued at your request without any
risk and responsibility on the part of MIRA INFORM PRIVATE LIMITED (MIPL)
or its officials.