MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

352747

Report Date :

09.12.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

OTTO'S AG

 

 

Registered Office :

Wassermatte 3, 6210 Sursee/LU

 

 

Country :

Switzerland

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2014

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

11.09.1978

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

100.3.008.746-0

 

 

Legal Form :

Company Limited by Shares

 

 

Line of Business :

·         The business activities includes the operation of department stores.

·         Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

 

 

No. of Employees :

1,000-1,999

 

 

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 :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Exist

 

 

NOTES:

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31, 2015

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2014)

Current Rating

(31.03.2015)

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 Swiss exports. The global financial crisis of 2008 and resulting economic downturn in 2009 stalled demand for Swiss exports and put Switzerland into a recession. During this period, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) implemented a zero-interest rate policy to boost the economy, as well as to prevent appreciation of the franc, and Switzerland's economy began to recover in 2010.

 

The sovereign debt crises unfolding in neighboring euro-zone countries, however, coupled with ongoing economic instability in Russia and other eastern European economies continue to pose a significant risk to the Swiss economy, driving up demand for the Swiss franc by investors seeking a safe-haven currency. In January 2015, the SNB abandoned the Swiss franc’s peg to the Euro, roiling global currency markets and making active SNB intervention a necessary hallmark of present-day Swiss monetary policy. 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 from 2011-14.

 

In recent years, Switzerland has responded to increasing pressure from neighboring countries and trading partners to reform its banking secrecy laws, by agreeing to conform to OECD regulations on administrative assistance in tax matters, including tax evasion. The Swiss government has also renegotiated its double taxation agreements with numerous countries, including the US, to incorporate OECD standards, and is openly considering the possibility of imposing taxes on bank deposits held by foreigners.

 

Source : CIA

 

Company Name and address

 

OTTO'S AG

 

Operating address:

Wassermatte 3

6210 Sursee/LU

Switzerland/CH

 

Telephone:                   041 9250505

Fax:                             041 9250515

 

Web site:                      http://www.ottos.ch

E-mail:                         info@ottos.ch

 

WIN Worldbox No.:       CH0000076917

VAT-No.:                      CHE-106.843.612 MWST

UID-No.:                       CHE106843612

 

 

Profile

 

Established:                 1978

Line of Business:          Consumer markets/Department stores

Industry Division:          Retail trade

Industry-code (NACE):  4719       Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

Import/Export:              Import

Banks:                          UBS Ltd

                                    CS Credit Suisse

 

 

Operational Figures

 

Coverage:                    Company

Employees:                  1,000-1,999

Sales:                          CHF 600-800 Mio

 

 

Activity

 

The business activities includes the operation of department stores. The range covers over 50,000 articles from the fields of furniture, textiles, food, non food, perfume, etc. The company has over 100 stores.

 

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate:                  The company owns buildings.

 

 

Company Register

 

Company No:               100.3.008.746-0

UID-No.:                       CHE106843612

Legal form:                   Company limited by shares

Registration:                 11.09.1978

Legal status:                 active

Responsible Register:   Handelsregister des Kantons Luzern

History:                        Date of Statutes: 16.09.1999

                                    Date of Incorporation Statutes: 24.08.1978

                                    Date of Statutes: 18.04.2008

 

Entry          Deleted      Name

active                           OTTO'S AG

                  24.09.1999  Otto's Warenposten AG

                  07.08.2015  OTTO''S SA (Name translated)

 

Entry          Deleted      Legal domicile

active                           Sursee, Switzerland

 

Entry          Deleted      Address

active                           Wassermatte 3, 6210 Sursee/LU, Switzerland/CH

 

Entry          Deleted      Capital

active                           Share Capital CHF 7,000,000, paidup CHF 7,000,000

 

Entry          Deleted      Capital Structure

active                           7,000 Registered shares of CHF 1,000.--

 

Entry          Deleted      Branches

                  removed     , Morges/VD, Switzerland/CH

 

 

Official Administration

 

Title                                           Name

President                                    Mark Ineichen

                                                  Citizen: Sursee, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: 6403 Küssnacht/SZ, Switzerland

                                                  joint signature of two

Director                                      Stefan Hitz

                                                  Citizen: Hütten, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: 3063 Ittigen/BE, Switzerland

                                                  Born: 23.11.1964

                                                  without signature

Director                                      Rolf Ineichen

                                                  Citizen: Sursee, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: 6403 Küssnacht /SZ, Switzerland

                                                  Born: 02.05.1978

                                                  joint signature of two

                                                  Registered since: 06.06.2008

Director                                      Dr. Prof. Thomas Rudolph

                                                  Citizen: Germany

                                                  Residential address: 9000 St. Gallen/SG, Switzerland

                                                  Born: 08.05.1962

                                                  without signature

                                                  Registered since: 20.04.2000

Director                                      Hans Rudolf Widmer

                                                  Citizen: Sumiswald, Emmen, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: 6205 Eich/LU, Switzerland

                                                  Born: 23.07.1949

                                                  joint signature of two

 

 

Management

 

Title                                           Name

Member of the management        Markus Koch

                                                  Citizen: Egolzwil, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: 6252 Dagmersellen/LU, Switzerland

                                                  Born: 19.10.1961

                                                  joint signature of two

                                                  Registered since: 25.03.2010

Member of the management        Willi Neuhaus

                                                  Citizen: Lützelflüh, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: 3033 Wohlen bei Bern/BE, Switzerland

                                                  joint signature of two

                                                  Registered since: 25.03.2010

Member with signing authority      Hilde Ineichen

                                                  Citizen: Sursee, Schenkon, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: 6210 Sursee/LU, Switzerland

                                                  joint signature of two

 

 

External Positions

 

Title                                           Name

Auditor                                       BDO AG

                                                  Residential address: Luzern, Switzerland

                                                  Id: CHE-384.263.558

 

 

Executive board

 

Title                                           Name

Chief Executive Officer               Mark Ineichen

Chief Financial Officer                 Hans Rudolf Widmer

Chief Information Officer, Chief Logistics Officer          Markus Koch

Chief Business Segment Officer  Willi Neuhaus

Chief Purchase Officer                Rolf Ineichen

 

 

Ultimate Parent Company

 

Name:                          INMARO Holding AG

City/Country:                Sursee/LU, Switzerland/CH

 

 

Direct owner/-s

 

No. of owner/-s:            1

Owner:                         The company is domestic owned.

 

Class:                          100%

Name:                          OTTO'S Immobilien Holding AG

City/Country:                Sursee/LU, Switzerland/CH

Interest:                        100,00% voting right, 100,00% capital interest

 

 

Sisters

 

Name:                          Egnot AG

City/Country:                Sursee/LU, Switzerland/CH

 

Name:                          OTTO'S SPORT OUTLET AG

City/Country:                Sursee/LU, Switzerland/CH

 

Name:                          OTTO'S WARENPOSTEN AG

City/Country:                Sursee/LU, Switzerland/CH

 

Name:                          QUALITO AG

City/Country:                Sursee/LU, Switzerland/CH

 

Name:                          RADIKAL AG

City/Country:                Sursee/LU, Switzerland/CH

 

Name:                          Wolf Import AG

City/Country:                Sursee/LU, Switzerland/CH

 

 

Financial Data OTTO'S AG

 

Consolidation:              unconsolidated

Industry:                       Trade/Industry

 

Fiscal year end:                                     31.12.2014        31.08.2013        31.08.2012        31.08.2011        31.08.2010

Number of months:                                      12                    12                    12                    12                    12

Currency:                                                 th. CHF             th. CHF            th. CHF             th. CHF            th. CHF

 

Operating revenue                                     637,000.0          622,300.0         601,000.0          601,000.0         601,000.0

Capital                                                         7,000.0             7,000.0             7,000.0             7,000.0             7,000.0

Sales per Employee                                        401.0                403.0                395.0                398.0                403.0

 

Full time units at year end                                1,590                1,545                1,520                1,510                1,490

Employees inland                                            1,590                1,545                1,520                1,510                1,490

Employees abroad                                                0                      0                      0                      0                      0

Offices                                                              100                   100                  100                   100                  100

Offices inland                                                    100                   100                  100                   100                  100

Offices abroad                                                      0                      0                      0                      0                      0

 

 

Investments

 

It is believed that the company has no investments.

 

 

Legal Actions

 

Control date       Year                       No.             Amount CHF     Status

16.06.2015          2015                           0                                      Legal actions

31.12.2014          2014                           2                     1,477.--      Opposition filed

31.12.2013          2013                           0                                      Legal actions

31.12.2012          2012                           1                 217,814.--      Opposition filed

31.12.2011          2011                           0                                      Legal actions

31.12.2010          2010                           1                     9,206.--      Opposition filed

31.12.2009          2009                           1                     3,228.--      Opposition filed

31.12.2008          2008                           1                 362,499.--      Opposition filed

31.12.2007          2007                           0                                      Legal actions

31.12.2006          2006                           0                                      Legal actions

Official bankruptcy reports:

No bankruptcy publications available on the subject.

 

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.

 

 

Sanctions List

 

The company is not listed in the WorldCompliance database.

 

 

Credit Information

 

Financial Situation:        The financial situation is considered to be good.

 

Payment experiences:   Financial obligations are met in an orderly manner.


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.66.80

UK Pound

1

Rs.100.49

Euro

1

Rs.72.52

CHF

1

Rs.67.30

Note : Above are approximate rates obtained from sources believed to be correct

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

DIV

 

 

Report Prepared by :

NIT

 

               


 

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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