MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

356426

Report Date :

24.12.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

BRUNSCHWIG & CIE SA

 

 

Registered Office :

Rue Du Marché 34, 1204 Genève/GE

 

 

Country :

Switzerland

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2014

 

 

Year of Establishment :

1891

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

660.1.175.999-2

 

 

Legal Form :

Company Limited by Shares

 

 

Line of Business :

·         Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores

·         Retail sale of footwear and leather goods in specialised stores

·         Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores

 

 

No. of Employees :

450

 


 

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 :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

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

 

BRUNSCHWIG & CIE SA

 

"Bongénie-Grieder"

 

Operating address:

Rue du Marché 34                                                        Administration:

1204 Genève/GE                                                          3-5 Chemin de la marbrerie

Switzerland/CH                                                             Case postale 1626

                                                                                   1277 Carouge/GE

                                                                                   Switzerland/CH

 

Telephone:                   022 8181111                             022 8181411

Fax:                             022 8181199                             022 8181499

 

Web site:                      http://www.bongenie-grieder.ch

E-mail:                         info@bongenie-grieder.ch

 

WIN Worldbox No.:       CH0000129529

VAT-No.:                      CHE-101.081.639 MWST

UID-No.:                       CHE101081639

 

 

Profile

 

Established:                 1891

History:                        1999:      Limited company

                                    1891:      Established from Adolphe Brunschwig

Line of Business:          Retail stores

Industry Division:          Retail trade

Industry-code (NACE):  4771       Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores

                                    4772       Retail sale of footwear and leather goods in specialised stores

                                    4777       Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores

Import/Export:              Import

Banks:                          unknown

 

 

Operational Figures

 

Coverage:                    Company

Figures:                        estimated

Financial year:              2015

Employees:                  450

Sales:                          CHF 135,000,000.--

Branches:                     4

 

 

Activity

 

The business includes the operation of 17 luxury department stores and shops under the name Grieder and Bongénie. The business located mainly in major cities throughout Switzerland in Geneva, Vaud, Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lucerne and Valais.

 

Product range: clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, jewelry, watches, perfume, household goods etc.

 

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate:                  It is understood that the company owns certain property.

 

 

Company Register

 

Company No:               660.1.175.999-2

UID-No.:                       CHE101081639

Legal form:                   Company limited by shares

Registration:                 24.06.1999

Legal status:                 active

Responsible Register:   Registre du commerce du canton de Genève

History:                        Date of Statutes: 03.07.2009

                                    Date of Incorporation Statutes: 17.06.1999

 

Entry          Deleted      Name

24.06.1999                    BRUNSCHWIG & CIE SA

 

Entry          Deleted      Legal domicile

24.06.1999                    Genève, Switzerland

 

Entry          Deleted      Address

24.06.1999                    Rue du Marché 34, 1200 Genève/GE, Switzerland/CH

 

Entry          Deleted      Capital

24.06.1999                    Share Capital CHF 16,000,000, paidup CHF 16,000,000

 

Entry          Deleted      Capital Structure

24.06.1999                    16,000 Registered shares of CHF 1,000.--

 

Entry          Deleted      Branches

13.08.2007                    Eisengasse 14, 4051 Basel/BS, Switzerland/CH

24.07.2000                    Place Saint-François 11, 1003 Lausanne/VD, Switzerland/CH

09.08.1999                    Bahnhofstrasse 30, 8001 Zürich/ZH, Switzerland/CH

13.07.1999                    chemin de la Marbrerie 3-5, 1227 Carouge (GE)/GE, Switzerland/CH

 

 

Official Administration

 

Title                                           Name

President                                    Pierre Brunschwig

                                                  Citizen: Genève, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: Vandoeuvres, Switzerland

                                                  joint signature of two

Company Secretary                     Jean-Marc Brunschwig

                                                  Citizen: Genève, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: Vandoeuvres, Switzerland

                                                  joint signature of two

Director                                      Nicolas Brunschwig

                                                  Citizen: Genève, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: Vandoeuvres, Switzerland

                                                  joint signature of two

Director                                      Anne-Marie De Picciotto

                                                  Citizen: Vandoeuvres, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: Vandoeuvres, Switzerland

                                                  joint signature of two

 

 

Management

 

Title                                           Name

Member with signing authority      Lucile Dumont-Dit-Voitel

                                                  Citizen: Berne, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: 1200 Genève/GE, Switzerland

                                                  joint signature of two, with a Director

Member with signing authority      Alain Slami

                                                  Citizen: France

                                                  Residential address: Reignier, France

                                                  joint signature of two, with a Director

                                                  Registered since: 28.07.2009

Member with signing authority      Alexandre Tindillière

                                                  Citizen: Genève, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: Corsier, Switzerland

                                                  joint signature of two, with a Director

Member with procuration             Argi Arroyo Hyvert

                                                  Citizen: Genève, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: Genève, Switzerland

                                                  joint power of attorney of two, with a Director

                                                  Registered since: 24.04.2013

Member with procuration             Franco Bonifacio Perra

                                                  Citizen: Italy

                                                  Residential address: Zurich , Switzerland

                                                  joint power of attorney of two, with a Director

                                                  Registered since: 24.04.2013

Member with procuration             Christoph Poupon

                                                  Citizen: Charmoille, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: Basel/BS, Switzerland

                                                  joint power of attorney of two

                                                  Registered since: 05.09.2014

Member with procuration             Philippe Schroff

                                                  Citizen: Prilly, Switzerland

                                                  Residential address: Prilly, Switzerland

                                                  joint power of attorney of two

                                                  Registered since: 05.09.2014

 

 

External Positions

 

Title                                           Name

Auditor                                       BfB Société Fiduciaire Bourquin Frères et Béran SA

                                                  Residential address: Genève, Switzerland

 

 

Executive board

 

Title                                           Name

Chief Executive Officer               Nicolas Brunschwig

 

 

Ultimate Parent Company

 

Name:                          BRUNSCHWIG HOLDING SA

City/Country:                Genève 3/GE, Switzerland/CH

 

 

Direct owner/-s

 

No. of owner/-s:            1

Owner:                         The company is domestic owned.

 

Class:                          100%

Name:                          BRUNSCHWIG HOLDING SA

City/Country:                Genève 3/GE, Switzerland/CH

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

 

 

Sisters

 

Name:                          Hofstetter Sports SA

City/Country:                Genève/GE, Switzerland/CH

 

Name:                          Transphère SA

City/Country:                Genève/GE, Switzerland/CH

 

Name:                          version B intérieur et architecture SA

City/Country:                Genève/GE, Switzerland/CH

 

 

Financial Data BRUNSCHWIG HOLDING SA

 

Consolidation:              consolidated

Industry:                       Trade/Industry

 

Fiscal year end:                                     31.12.2014        31.12.2013        31.12.2012        31.12.2011        31.12.2010

Number of months:                                      12                    12                    12                    12                    12

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

 

Operating revenue                                     217,000.0          218,000.0         220,000.0          216,000.0         228,500.0

Capital                                                       15,000.0           15,000.0           15,000.0           15,000.0           15,000.0

Sales per Employee                                        289.0                291.0                275.0                280.0                295.0

 

Employees  at year end                                      750                   750                  800                   770                  774

Employees inland                                              750                   750                  800                   770                  774

Employees abroad                                                0                      0                      0                      0                      0

Offices                                                                                                               25                    25                    25

Offices inland                                                                                                     25                    25                    25

Offices abroad                                                                                                     0                      0                      0

 

 

Investments

 

It is believed that the company has no investments.

 

 

Financials

 

Balance sheet publication:     

The subject company does not publish balance sheet or turnover figures.

 

 

Legal Actions

 

Control date       Year                       No.             Amount CHF     Status

12.02.2015          2015                           0                                      Legal actions

31.12.2014          2014                           0                                      Legal actions

31.12.2013          2013                           0                                      Legal actions

31.12.2012          2012                           0                                      Legal actions

31.12.2011          2011                           0                                      Legal actions

31.12.2010          2010                           0                                      Legal actions

31.12.2009          2009                           0                                      Legal actions

31.12.2008          2008                           0                                      Legal actions

31.12.2007          2007                           0                                      Legal actions

31.12.2006          2006                           0                                      Legal actions

31.12.2005          2005                           0                                      Legal actions

31.12.2004          2004                           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.

 

 

Payment experiences

 

Debt collection case:

JUL 2015:    CHF     140.00, in grogress.

SEP 2012:   CHF     141.00, paid.

OCT 2011:    CHF     100.00, paid.

NOV 2009:   CHF     73.00, paid.

MAY 2008:   CHF     62.15, payment after demand.

FEB 2008:    CHF     74.30, payment after demand.

OCT 2002:    CHF     16'714.00, payment after demand.

FEB 2001:    CHF     1'282.00, partial payments after demand.

SEP 1999:   CHF     15'154.00, partial payments after demand.

 

 

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 considered to be good.

 

Payment experiences:   Payment habits are considered good.

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.66.20

UK Pound

1

Rs.98.30

Euro

1

Rs.72.41

CHF

1

Rs.66.87

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

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

HEE

 

 

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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