MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

335448

Report Date :

04.08.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

V&D B.V.

 

 

Registered Office :

Laarderhoogtweg 25, 1101EB Amsterdam, Netherlands

 

 

Country :

Netherlands

 

 

Financials (as on) :

01.02.2014

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

07.07.1920

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

KvK-nummer: 34340151

 

 

Legal Form :

Besloten Vennootschap

 

 

Line of Business :

  • Super stores
  • Financial holding

 

 

No. of Employee :

7737 (2015)

 

 

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 :

Slow but correct

 

 

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 – March 31, 2015

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2014)

Current Rating

(31.03.2015)

Netherlands

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 


 

NETHERLANDS - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

The Netherlands, the sixth-largest economy in the European Union, plays an important role as a European transportation hub, with a persistently high trade surplus, stable industrial relations, and moderate unemployment. Industry focuses on food processing, chemicals, petroleum refining, and electrical machinery. A highly mechanized agricultural sector employs only 2% of the labor force but provides large surpluses for food-processing and underpins the country’s status as the world’s second largest agricultural exporter. The Netherlands is part of the Eurozone, and as such, its monetary policy is controlled by the European Central Bank. The Dutch financial sector is highly concentrated, with four commercial banks possessing over 90% of banking assets. The sector suffered as a result of the global financial crisis and required billions of dollars of government support, but the European Banking Authority completed stringent reviews in 2014 and deemed Dutch banks to be well-capitalized. To address the 2009 and 2010 economic downturns, the government sought to stimulate the domestic economy by accelerating infrastructure programs, offering corporate tax breaks for employers to retain workers, and expanding export credits. The stimulus programs and bank bailouts, however, resulted in a government budget deficit of 5.3% of GDP in 2010 that contrasted sharply with a surplus of 0.7% in 2008. The government of Prime Minister Mark RUTTE has since implemented significant austerity measures to improve public finances and has instituted broad structural reforms in key policy areas, including the labor market, the housing sector, the energy market, and the pension system. As a result, the government budget deficit at the end of 2014 dropped to 1.8% of GDP. Following a protracted recession during which unemployment doubled to 7.4% and household consumption contracted for nearly three consecutive years, the year 2014 saw fragile GDP growth of 0.8 percent and a rise in most economic indicators. Drivers of growth included increased exports and business investments, as well as newly invigorated household consumption.

 

Source : CIA


 


Summary

 

Company name

V&D B.V.

Operative address

Laarderhoogtweg 25

 

1101EB Amsterdam

 

Netherlands

Legal form

Besloten Vennootschap

Registration number

KvK-nummer: 34340151

VAT-number

820772690

 

 

Year

2014

Mutation

2013

Mutation

2012

Fixed assets

157.264.000

-2,01

160.491.000

-2,61

164.800.000

Total receivables

22.024.000

14,48

19.239.000

3,18

18.646.000

Total equity

4.619.000

-87,45

36.794.000

-10,00

40.883.000

Short term liabilities

197.462.000

13,13

174.541.000

-6,10

185.885.000

Net result

-42.374.000

-119,69

-19.288.000

-172,31

-7.083.000

Working capital

-92.121.000

-68,08

-54.807.000

14,20

-63.875.000

Quick ratio

0,15

-11,76

0,17

 

0,17

 

 

 

Contact information

 

Company name

V&D B.V.

Trade names

V&D B.V.

Vroom & Dreesmann Warenhuizen

Vroom en Dreesmann

DC Aduard

DC Nieuwegein

V&D Vlaardingen

Operative address

Laarderhoogtweg 25

 

1101EB Amsterdam

 

Netherlands

Correspondence address

Postbus 12640

 

1100AP Amsterdam

 

Netherlands

Telephone number

0205959111

Email address

info@vd.nl

Website

www.vd.nl

 

 

Registration

 

Registration number

KvK-nummer: 34340151

Branch number

000018891527

VAT-number

820772690

Status

Active

First registration company register

2009-05-22

Memorandum

2009-05-20

Establishment date

1920-07-07

Legal form

Besloten Vennootschap

Legal person since

2009-05-21

Issued placed capital

EUR 18.000

Paid up share capital

EUR 18.000

 

 

Activities

 

SBI

Super stores (47191)

 

Financial holding (6420)

Exporter

No

Importer

No

Goal

De handel en industrie en meer in het bijzonder de detailhandel, alsmede daarmee in verband staande dienstverlening en fabricage, houdster- en financieringsmaatschappij

 

 

 

Relations

 

Shareholders

Divisie Vroom & Dreesmann B.V.

 

Laarderhoogtweg 25

1101EB AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Registration number: 341961230000

Percentage: 100%

Companies on same address

Amount: 14

Liability statements

V&D Group Holding B.V.

Laarderhoogtweg 25

1101EB AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Registration number: 511731900000

date of issue: 2010-12-09

Starting date: 2010-12-09

 

 

Management

 

Active management

 

J.D. van der Ent (John Daco)

Netherlands

Competence: Jointly authorized

Function: Manager

Starting date: 2015-03-09

Date of birth: 1962-05-09, Rotterdam, NL

Involved with the following companies

 

La Place B.V.

Laarderhoogtweg 25

1101EB AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Registration number: 341983780000

Function: Manager

 

Sintra Investments B.V.

Zijdelaan 20

2594BV 'S-GRAVENHAGE

Netherlands

Registration number: 271313640000

Function: General Director

 

La Place B.V.

Laarderhoogtweg 25

1101EB AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Registration number: 341983780000

Function: Proxy

 

J.P. Zantman (Jacob Peter)

Netherlands

Competence: Jointly authorized

Function: Manager

Starting date: 2015-01-15

Date of birth: 1967-12-19, Haarlemmermeer, NL

Involved with the following companies

 

La Place B.V.

Laarderhoogtweg 25

1101EB AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Registration number: 341983780000

Function: Manager

 

Prominent Beheer B.V.

Energieweg 1618

8071DA NUNSPEET

Netherlands

Registration number: 080803780000

Function: Proxy

 

Prom. Comfort Producten B.V.

Energieweg 1618

8071DA NUNSPEET

Netherlands

Registration number: 528765270000

Function: Proxy

 

La Place B.V.

Laarderhoogtweg 25

1101EB AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Registration number: 341983780000

Function: Proxy

 

J.D. van der Ent (John Daco)

Netherlands

Competence: Limited authorization

Function: Proxy

Starting date: 2015-03-09

Date of birth: 1962-05-09, Rotterdam, NL

Involved with the following companies

 

La Place B.V.

Laarderhoogtweg 25

1101EB AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Registration number: 341983780000

Function: Manager

 

Sintra Investments B.V.

Zijdelaan 20

2594BV 'S-GRAVENHAGE

Netherlands

Registration number: 271313640000

Function: General Director

 

La Place B.V.

Laarderhoogtweg 25

1101EB AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Registration number: 341983780000

Function: Proxy

 

J.P. Zantman (Jacob Peter)

Netherlands

Competence: Limited authorization

Function: Proxy

Starting date: 2015-01-15

Date of birth: 1967-12-19, Haarlemmermeer, NL

Involved with the following companies

 

La Place B.V.

Laarderhoogtweg 25

1101EB AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Registration number: 341983780000

Function: Manager

 

Prominent Beheer B.V.

Energieweg 1618

8071DA NUNSPEET

Netherlands

Registration number: 080803780000

Function: Proxy

 

Prom. Comfort Producten B.V.

Energieweg 1618

8071DA NUNSPEET

Netherlands

Registration number: 528765270000

Function: Proxy

 

La Place B.V.

Laarderhoogtweg 25

101EB AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Registration number: 341983780000

Function: Proxy

Employees

 

Total according to the Chamber of Commerce

7737

 

Year

2015

2012

Total

7737

5500

 

 

 

 

 

Key figures

 

Year

2014

2013

2012

2011

Quick ratio

0,15

0,17

0,17

0,20

Current ratio

0,53

0,69

0,66

0,71

Working capital/ balance total

-0,35

-0,20

-0,22

-0,18

Equity / balance total

0,02

0,13

0,14

0,17

Equity / Fixed assets

0,03

0,23

0,25

0,31

Equity / liabilities

0,02

0,15

0,17

0,21

Balance total / liabilities

1,02

1,15

1,17

1,21

 

 

Year

2014

2013

2012

2011

Working capital

-92.121.000

-54.807.000

-63.875.000

-51.386.000

Equity

4.619.000

36.794.000

40.883.000

48.269.000

Mutation equity

-87,45

-10,00

-15,30

 

Mutation short term liabilities

13,13

-6,10

5,34

 

Return on total assets (ROA)

-16,13

-6,88

-2,29

-0,67

Return on equity (ROE)

-917,28

-52,42

-16,10

-3,90

Gross profit margin

-6,24

-2,39

-0,44

-0,66

Net profit margin

-6,85

-2,98

-1,09

-1,09

Average collection ratio

3,13

3,71

3,49

0,95

Average payment ratio

28,09

33,62

34,76

7,31

Equity turnover ratio

133,95

17,58

15,85

3,47

Total assets turnover ratio

2,36

2,31

2,26

0,60

Fixed assets turnover ratio

3,93

4,03

3,93

1,07

Inventory conversion ratio

8,22

7,19

7,15

1,88

Turnover

618.712.000

646.853.000

648.114.000

167.729.000

Gross margin

344.918.000

352.188.000

351.116.000

87.622.000

Operating result

-38.616.000

-15.436.000

-2.870.000

-1.108.000

Net result after taxes

-42.374.000

-19.288.000

-7.083.000

-1.822.000

Cashflow

-13.064.000

9.331.000

18.072.000

3.696.000

EBIT

-38.616.000

-15.436.000

-2.870.000

-1.108.000

EBITDA

-9.306.000

13.183.000

22.285.000

4.410.000

 

 

Summary

The 2014 financial result structure is a negative working captial of -92.121.000 euro, which is in agreement with -35 % of the total assets of the company.

 

The working capital has diminished with -68.08 % compared to previous year. The ratio, with respect to the total assets of the company has however, declined.

 

The deterioration between 2013 and 2014 has mainly been caused by an increase of the current liabilities.

 

The current ratio of the company in 2014 was 0.53. When the current ratio is below 1.5, the company may have problems meeting its short-term obligations.

 

The quick ratio in 2014 of the company was 0.15. A company with a Quick Ratio of less than 1 cannot currently pay back its current liabilities.

 

The 2013 financial result structure is a negative working captial of -54.807.000 euro, which is in agreement with -20 % of the total assets of the company.

 

The working capital has increased with 14.2 % compared to previous year. The ratio, with respect to the total assets of the company has however, increased.

 

The improvement between 2012 and 2013 has mainly been caused by an increase of the current assets.

 

The current ratio of the company in 2013 was 0.69. When the current ratio is below 1.5, the company may have problems meeting its short-term obligations.

 

The quick ratio in 2013 of the company was 0.17. A company with a Quick Ratio of less than 1 cannot currently pay back its current liabilities.

 

 

 

 

Financial statement

 

Last annual account

2014

Remark annual account

The financial statements shown in the report relate to the consolidated financial statements of the group.

 

 

Type of annual account

Consolidated

Annual account

V&D Group Holding B.V.

Laarderhoogtweg 25

101EB AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Registration number: 511731900000

 

 

Balance

 

Year

2014

2013

2012

2011

End date

2014-02-01

2013-02-02

2012-01-28

2011-01-29

Intangible fixed assets

27.335.000

28.709.000

26.310.000

26.263.000

Tangible fixed assets

129.919.000

131.626.000

137.642.000

128.513.000

Financial fixed assets

10.000

156.000

848.000

1.334.000

Fixed assets

157.264.000

160.491.000

164.800.000

156.110.000

Total stock

75.291.000

89.930.000

90.687.000

89.329.000

Accounts receivable

5.818.000

3.912.000

5.249.000

6.268.000

Other receivables

16.206.000

15.327.000

13.397.000

16.689.000

End date

2014-02-01

2013-02-02

2012-01-28

2011-01-29

Total receivables

22.024.000

19.239.000

18.646.000

22.957.000

Liquid funds

8.026.000

10.565.000

12.677.000

12.794.000

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

105.341.000

119.734.000

122.010.000

125.080.000

Total assets

262.605.000

280.225.000

286.810.000

281.190.000

 

 

 

 

 

Total equity

4.619.000

36.794.000

40.883.000

48.269.000

 

 

 

 

 

Provisions

10.659.000

4.537.000

8.820.000

12.794.000

 

 

 

 

 

Long term interest yielding debt

49.865.000

64.353.000

51.222.000

43.661.000

 

 

 

 

 

Long term liabilities

49.865.000

64.353.000

51.222.000

43.661.000

Accounts payable

 

120.205.000

116.101.000

117.287.000

 

 

 

 

 

Other short term liabilities

 

54.336.000

69.784.000

59.179.000

 

 

 

 

 

Short term liabilities

197.462.000

174.541.000

185.885.000

176.466.000

Total short and long term liabilities

257.986.000

243.431.000

245.927.000

232.921.000

Total liabilities

262.605.000

280.225.000

286.810.000

281.190.000

 

 

Summary

The total assets of the company decreased with -6.29 % between 2013 and 2014.

This total assets decrease has been reflected in a reduction of non current assets of -2.01 %. The asset reduction results in an equity decrease of -87.45 %. Despite the decrease, the indebtness increased with 5.98 %.

 

In 2014 the assets of the company were 59.89 % composed of fixed assets and 40.11 % by current assets. The assets are being financed by an equity of 1.76 %, and total debt of 98.24 %.

 

The total assets of the company decreased with -2.3 % between 2012 and 2013. This downturn is mainly retrievable in the fixed asset decrease of -2.61 %. Assets reduction is explained by a Net Worth decrease of -10 %, and an indebtedness reduction of -1.01 %.

 

In 2013 the assets of the company were 57.27 % composed of fixed assets and 42.73 % by current assets. The assets are being financed by an equity of 13.13 %, and total debt of 86.87 %.

 

 

 

 

 

Profit and loss

 

Year

2014

2013

2012

2011

Revenues

618.712.000

646.853.000

648.114.000

167.729.000

Net turnover

618.712.000

646.853.000

648.114.000

167.729.000

Gross margin

344.918.000

352.188.000

351.116.000

87.622.000

Wages and salaries

175.787.000

177.949.000

169.934.000

40.755.000

Amorization and depreciation

29.310.000

28.619.000

25.155.000

5.518.000

Sales

273.794.000

294.665.000

296.998.000

80.107.000

other operating costs

178.437.000

161.056.000

158.897.000

42.457.000

Operating expenses

657.328.000

662.289.000

650.984.000

168.837.000

Operating result

-38.616.000

-15.436.000

-2.870.000

-1.108.000

Financial income

 

 

193.000

385.000

Financial expenses

 

3.852.000

3.905.000

1.160.000

Financial result

-3.753.000

-3.852.000

-3.712.000

-775.000

Result on ordinary operations before taxes

-42.369.000

-19.288.000

-6.582.000

-1.883.000

Taxation on the result of ordinary activities

5.000

 

501.000

-61.000

Result of ordinary activities after taxes

-42.374.000

-19.288.000

-7.083.000

-1.822.000

Net result

-42.374.000

-19.288.000

-7.083.000

-1.822.000

 

 

Summary

The turnover of the company decreased by -4.35 % between 2013 and 2014.

The gross profit of the company decreased by -2.06 % between 2013 and 2014. The operating result of the company declined with -150.17 % between 2013 and 2014. This evolution implies an decrease of the company's economic profitability. The result of these changes is a reduction of the company's Economic Profitability of -134.45 % of the analysed period, being equal to 2013 % in the year 2014.

 

Despite the decline the assets turnover increased by 2.16 % reaching 2.36. The Net Result of the company increased by -119.69 % between 2013 and 2014. The company's Financial Profitability has been negatively affected by the financial activities in comparison to the EBITs behaviour. The result of these variations is a profitability reduction of -1649.87 % of the analysed period, being -917.28 % in the year 2014. The company's financial profitability has been positively affected by its financial structure.

 

The turnover of the company remained the same between 2012 and 2013. The gross profit of the company has remained the same between 2012 and 2013. The operating result of the company declined with -437.84 % between 2012 and 2013. This evolution implies an decrease of the company's economic profitability. The result of these changes is a reduction of the company's Economic Profitability of -200.44 % of the analysed period, being equal to 2012 % in the year 2013.

 

Despite the decline the assets turnover increased by 2.21 % reaching 2.31. The Net Result of the company increased by -172.31 % between 2012 and 2013. The company's Financial Profitability has been negatively affected by the financial activities in comparison to the EBITs behaviour. The result of these variations is a profitability reduction of -225.59 % of the analysed period, being -52.42 % in the year 2013. The company's financial profitability has been positively affected by its financial structure.

 

 

 

 

 

Analysis

 

Branch (SBI)

Retail trade (not in motor vehicles) (47)

Region

Groot Amsterdam

 

In the Netherlands 120043 of the companies are registered with the SBI code 47

In the region Groot Amsterdam 11502 of the companies are registered with the SBI code 47

In the Netherlands 2540 of the bankrupcties are published within this sector

In the region Groot Amsterdam 220 of the bankruptcies are published within this sector

The risk of this specific sector in the Netherlands is normal

The risk of this specific sector in the region Groot Amsterdam is normal

 

 


Publications

 

Consent statements

20-10-2014: Voor boekjaar 2015 is een instemmingsverklaring gedeponeerd.

19-08-2013: Voor boekjaar 2014 is een instemmingsverklaring gedeponeerd.

27-08-2012: Voor boekjaar 2013 is een instemmingsverklaring gedeponeerd.

 

 

Functions

16-03-2015: Per 09-03-2015 is gevolmachtigde Donald Vincent Roach uit functie getreden.

13-03-2015: Per 09-03-2015 is bestuurder John Daco van der Ent in functie getreden.

13-03-2015: Per 09-03-2015 is bestuurder Donald Vincent Roach uit functie getreden.

13-03-2015: Per 09-03-2015 is gevolmachtigde John Daco van der Ent in functie getreden.

16-01-2015: Per 15-01-2015 is bestuurder Jacob Peter Zantman in functie getreden.

16-01-2015: Per 15-01-2015 is bestuurder Carmen Maria Velthuis uit functie getreden.

16-01-2015: Per 15-01-2015 is gevolmachtigde Jacob Peter Zantman in functie getreden.

16-01-2015: Per 04-08-2014 is gevolmachtigde Donald Vincent Roach in functie getreden.

16-01-2015: Per 15-01-2015 is gevolmachtigde Carmen Maria Velthuis uit functie getreden.

15-08-2014: Per 04-08-2014 is bestuurder Donald Vincent Roach in functie getreden.

07-08-2014: Per 04-08-2014 is gevolmachtigde Jacob Cornelio Adriano de Jonge uit functie getreden.

07-08-2014: Per 04-08-2014 is bestuurder Jacob Cornelio Adriano de Jonge uit functie getreden.

13-01-2014: Per 16-12-2013 is bestuurder Remco Peter Boerefijn uit functie getreden.

13-01-2014: Per 16-12-2013 is bestuurder Theodorus Laurentius Gerardus Heemskerk uit functie getreden.

13-01-2014: Per 16-12-2013 is gevolmachtigde Remco Peter Boerefijn uit functie getreden. 13-01-2014: Per 16-12-2013 is gevolmachtigde Theodorus Laurentius Gerardus Heemskerk uit functie getreden.

16-01-2013: Per 07-01-2013 is gevolmachtigde Jacob Cornelio Adriano de Jonge in functie getreden.

16-01-2013: Per 07-01-2013 is bestuurder Jacob Cornelio Adriano de Jonge in functie getreden.

03-01-2013: Per 26-12-2012 is bestuurder Mark David McKeon uit functie getreden.

03-01-2013: Per 26-12-2012 is gevolmachtigde Mark David McKeon uit functie getreden.

12-12-2011: Per 01-10-2011 is bestuurder Remco Peter Boerefijn in functie getreden.

12-12-2011: Per 01-12-2011 is bestuurder Onno Cornelis Johan den Boer uit functie getreden.

12-12-2011: Per 01-12-2011 is gevolmachtigde Remco Peter Boerefijn in functie getreden.

12-12-2011: Per 01-12-2011 is gevolmachtigde Onno Cornelis Johan den Boer uit functie getreden.

 

 

 

Mergers

03-09-2012: Op 31-08-2012 fusieakte verleden. Verkrijgende rechtspersoon: V&D B.V.,

34340151 Verdwijnende rechtspersoon: V&D Services B.V., 50623540.

25-07-2012: Op 24-07-2012 fusievoorstel gedeponeerd. Verkrijgende rechtspersoon: V&D

B.V., 34340151 Verdwijnende rechtspersoon: V&D Services B.V., 50623540.

 

 


Company structure

 

Relations

7

 

Swan Management S.à r.l & Partners S.C.A.

5 rue Guillaume Kroll

L-1882 Luxemburg Luxembourg

 

Swan Topco B.V.

De Boelelaan 7

1083HJ AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Registration number: 513130650000

 

V&D Group Holding B.V.

Laarderhoogtweg 25

1101EB AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Registration number: 511731900000

 

Divisie Vroom & Dreesmann B.V.

Laarderhoogtweg 25

1101EB AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Registration number: 341961230000

 

V&D B.V.

Laarderhoogtweg 25

1101EB Amsterdam

Netherlands

Registration number: 343401510000

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.63.96

UK Pound

1

Rs.99.93

Euro

1

Rs.70.16

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

DIV

 

 

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%)

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL : This information is provided to you at your request, you having employed MIPL for such purpose. You will use the information as aid only in determining the propriety of giving credit and generally as an aid to your business and for no other purpose. You will hold the information in strict confidence, and shall not reveal it or make it known to the subject persons, firms or corporations or to any other. MIPL does not warrant the correctness of the information as you hold it free of any liability whatsoever. You will be liable to and indemnify MIPL for any loss, damage or expense, occasioned by your breach or non observance of any one, or more of these conditions

This report is issued at your request without any risk and responsibility on the part of MIRA INFORM PRIVATE LIMITED (MIPL) or its officials.