MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

355487

Report Date :

24.12.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SOIMEX INTERNATIONALLTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

Units 902-904, 9/F., Metro Loft, 38 Kwai Hei Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories

 

 

Country :

Hong Kong

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

18.02.1978

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

14715724

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Importers and Exporters; Buying Agent of Garments and accessories, belts, buttons, fasteners, garment accessories, haberdashery, textile goods, piece goods, textiles-cotton, textiles-handloom, textiles-synthetic, textiles-woollen, textiles-woven and wool, denims, corduroy, twills & canvas.

 

 

Employees:

20.

 

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)

Hong Kong

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 


 

HONG KONG - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Hong Kong has a free market economy, highly dependent on international trade and finance - the value of goods and services trade, including the sizable share of re-exports, is about four times GDP. Hong Kong has no tariffs on imported goods, and it levies excise duties on only four commodities, whether imported or produced locally: hard alcohol, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil, and methyl alcohol. There are no quotas or dumping laws. Hong Kong's open economy left it exposed to the global economic slowdown that began in 2008. Although increasing integration with China, through trade, tourism, and financial links, helped it to make an initial recovery more quickly than many observers anticipated, its continued reliance on foreign trade and investment leaves it vulnerable to renewed global financial market volatility or a slowdown in the global economy. The Hong Kong government is promoting the Special Administrative Region (SAR) as the site for Chinese renminbi (RMB) internationalization. Hong Kong residents are allowed to establish RMB-denominated savings accounts; RMB-denominated corporate and Chinese government bonds have been issued in Hong Kong; and RMB trade settlement is allowed. The territory far exceeded the RMB conversion quota set by Beijing for trade settlements in 2010 due to the growth of earnings from exports to the mainland. RMB deposits grew to roughly 12.5% of total system deposits in Hong Kong by the end of 2014. The government is pursuing efforts to introduce additional use of RMB in Hong Kong financial markets and is seeking to expand the RMB quota. The mainland has long been Hong Kong's largest trading partner, accounting for about half of Hong Kong's total trade by value. Hong Kong's natural resources are limited, and food and raw materials must be imported. As a result of China's easing of travel restrictions, the number of mainland tourists to the territory has surged from 4.5 million in 2001 to 47.3 million in 2014, outnumbering visitors from all other countries combined. Hong Kong has also established itself as the premier stock market for Chinese firms seeking to list abroad. In 2014 mainland Chinese companies constituted about 50% of the firms listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and accounted for about 60.1% of the Exchange's market capitalization. During the past decade, as Hong Kong's manufacturing industry moved to the mainland, its service industry has grown rapidly. Credit expansion and tight housing supply conditions have caused Hong Kong property prices to rise rapidly; consumer prices increased by more than 4.4% in 2014. Lower and middle income segments of the population are increasingly unable to afford adequate housing. Hong Kong continues to link its currency closely to the US dollar, maintaining an arrangement established in 1983. In 2014, Hong Kong and China signed a new agreement on achieving basic liberalization of trade in services in Guangdong Province under the Closer Economic Partnership Agreement, adopted in 2003 to forge closer ties between Hong Kong and the mainland. The new measures, effective from March 2015, cover a negative list and a most-favored treatment provision, and will improve access to the mainland's service sector for Hong Kong-based companies.

Source : CIA

 

COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS

 

SOIMEX INTERNATIONALLTD.

 

ADDRESS:       Units 902-904, 9/F., Metro Loft, 38 Kwai Hei Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong.

 

PHONE:            852-2721 0129

 

FAX:                 852-2739 8293,  2368 3057

 

E-MAIL:            info@soimex.com

                        victor@soimex.com

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Managing Director:  Mr. Vishwa Prakash

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Establishment:                          18th February, 1978.  (Sole Proprietorship)

 

Incorporated on:            11th June, 1991.

 

Organization:                 Private Limited Company.

 

Issued Share Capital:     HK$5,000,000.00

 

Business Category:       Buying Agents and Exporters.

 

Annual Turnover:           HK$250 - 300 million.

 

Employees:                  20.

 

Main Dealing Banker:     Bank of India, Hong Kong Branch.

 

Banking Relation:          Satisfactory.


COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS

 

SOIMEX INTERNATIONAL LTD.

 

ADDRESS:

 

Registered Head Office:-

Units 902-904, 9/F., Metro Loft, 38 Kwai Hei Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong.

 

Holding Company:-

Cadogan Properties Ltd., British Virgin Islands.

 

Associated Companies:-

Sanam Tradelinks Pvt. Ltd., India.

Sarla Tradelinks Pvt. Ltd., India.

Soimex China Resources, China.

Soimex Denimagic Inc., U.S.A.

Soimex Garment Services Pvt. Ltd., India.

Soimex International Pvt. Ltd., India. [Strike Off]

Sumant Tradelinks Pvt. Ltd., India.

Sundar Tradelinks Pvt. Ltd., India.

Sundaresh Properties Pvt. Ltd., India.

Textilasia Ltd., Hong Kong. [Dissolved]

 

 

BUSINESS REGISTRATION NUMBER

 

14715724

 

 

COMPANY FILE NUMBER  

 

0314019

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Managing Director:  Mr. Vishwa Prakash

Financial Controller:  Mr.Satish Kudyadi

Contact Person:  Ms. Oyen Kwan

 

 

ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL

 

HK$5,000,000.00

 

 

SHAREHOLDER

 

(As per registry dated 11-06-2015)

Name

 

No. of shares

Cadogan Properties Ltd.

2/F., Palm Grove House, Wickhams Cay, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

 

500,000

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DIRECTOR

 

(As per registry dated 11-06-2015)

Name

(Nationality)

 

Address

Vishwa PRAKASH

Units 902-904, 9/F., Metro Loft, 38 Kwai Hei Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong.

 

 

SECRETARY

 

(As per registry dated 11-06-2015)

Name

Address

Arun KUMAR

Units 902-904, 9/F., Metro Loft, 38 Kwai Hei Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong.

 

 

HISTORY

 

The subject, previously known as Soimex International, was originally established on 18th February, 1978 as a sole proprietorship concern of Mr. Vishwa Prakash under the Hong Kong Business Registration Regulations.  Re-organized and incorporated on 11th June, 1991 as a private limited liability company under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.

Apart from these, neither material change nor amendment has been ever traced and noted.

 

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Activities:                      Importers and Exporters; Buying Agent.

 

Lines:                           Garments and accessories, belts, buttons, fasteners, garment accessories, haberdashery, textile goods, piece goods, textiles-cotton, textiles-handloom, textiles-synthetic, textiles-woollen, textiles-woven and wool, denims, corduroy, twills & canvas.

 

Employees:                  20.

 

Commodities Handled:  Mainly acquird in Hong Kong, imported from China, Taiwan, Korea, India and etc.

 

Markets:                        Central Africa, Egypt, India, Mauritius, Middle East, South America, Sri Lanker, Turkey,

etc.

 

Annual Turnover:           HK$250 - 300 million.

 

Terms/Sales:                 L/C, D/P and D/A.

 

Terms/Buying:               L/C or as per contracted.

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

The Indian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

 

Issued Share Capital:     HK$5,000,000.00

 

Mortgage or Charge:  (  See attachment)

 

Profit & Loss:               Traded at a profitable angle.

 

Condition:                     Keeping in an active and satisfactory manner.

 

Facilities:                      Making active use of general banking facilities.

 

Payment:                      Regularly met.

 

Commercial Morality:     Satisfactory.

 

Bankers:-

Bank of India, Hong Kong Branch.

The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.

Middle East Finance International Ltd., Hong Kong.

Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong Branch.

Bank of Singapore Ltd., Hong Kong Branch.

 

Standing:                      Normal.

 

 

GENERAL

 

The subject’s predecessor, Soimex International was a sole proprietorship firm owned and set up by Mr. Vishwa Prakash who is an Indian. The sole proprietorship was established in February 1978.  The limited company was incorporated in June 1991 in order to cope with expansion.  Now the subject is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cadogan Properties Ltd. which is a BVI-registered company.  Actually, the subject is jointly owned by the members of Prakash family who have been in Hong Kong for a very long time.

The subject mainly acts as a buying agent.  It exports fabrics, included grey fabrics to denim, piece dyed cotton twills, corduroys and poplins to fancy dobbies, and garment accessories to India, Sri Lanker, the Middle East, Turkey, Egypt, Central Africa, Mauritius, South America, etc.  The following commodities are carried by the subject:-

Solid dyed & printed fabric in twill, poplin, canvas, voile, satin, shirting etc., yarn dyed fabric mainly in cotton, T/C & CVC for twill and poplin weave indigo, blue black and black yarn dyed regular or slub denim solid dyed corduroy in both cotton and CV C quality, Garment accessories include zipper, lace, button, rivet, printed label, woven label, hangtag, bungee cord, elastic, leather tape, rubber patch, plastic stopper, thread, Velcro tape, eyelet, sewing machines & parts, etc.

The commodities are mostly sourced in Hong Kong and from China.  The subject has maintained offices in China, India and the United States.  It has its own in-house designers, textile engineers, merchandisers and QC staff.

The annual sales turnover of the subject ranges from HK$250 to 300 million.  Business is profitable and active.

Having a history of more than 37 years, the subject has developed business ties with a number of suppliers and overseas buyers in more than 84 countries especially in India.

The subject’s business is mainly handled by Mr. Vishwa Prakash who is a textile designer.  He has got an MBA degree in Finance and Marketing.  He is a Hong Kong ID holder and sometimes he resides in the United States.

On the whole, we consider the subject good for normal business engagements.

 

 

MORTGAGE OR CHARGE

 

Date

Particulars

Amount

29-01-1992

Instrument:        Charge on Deposit Obligations of the Depositor

Property:

All monies whether now or hereafter standing to the credit of the Company’s Deposit Account

Mortgagee:       Middle East Finance International Ltd., Hong Kong.

To secure all moneys

05-11-1992

Instrument:        Security Over Deposits

Property:

Fixed Deposit of HK$500,000 standing to the credit of the Depositor’s Account

Mortgagee:       The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.

To secure banking facilities

12-08-2002

Instrument:        Charge Over Securities and Receivables

Property:

“Securities” means (i) all equity and debt instruments and other instruments commonly known as securities owned by the Customer which, at any time and for any reason, are in the possession or control of the Bank, any nominee of the Bank or a Depository, (ii) all dividends, interest, distributions and other moneys derived therefrom and (iii) all accretions, allotments, and other benefits accruing or arising in respect thereof;

“Receivables” means all receivables attributable to any certificate of deposits or other instruments owned by the Customer and are either held in the name of the Bank or any nominee of the Bank or are in the possession or control of the Bank, its nominee or a Depositary.

Mortgagee:       The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.

(i) all moneys in any currency owing by the Customer to the Bank at any time, actually or contingently, in any capacity, alone or jointly with any other person, (ii) interest on such moneys, to the date on which the Bank receives payment, at the rates payable by the Customer or which would have been payable but for any circumstance which restricts payment, (iii) all expense of the Bank in making payment in respect of the Securities on behalf of the Customer, as a result of failure by the Customer to make such payment when due and (iv) all expenses of the Bank in perfecting or enforcing the Charge

10-05-2004

Instrument:        Mortgage

Property:

199/33,332nd parts or shares of and in Kwai Chung Town Lot No. 448 (Unit Nos. 2, 3 & 4 on 9/F. and Car Parking Space No. 28 & 30 on 3/F. of Metro Loft, No. 38 Kwai Hei Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong.)

Mortgagee:       The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.

To secure “all moneys” in respect of general banking facilities

25-04-2005

Instrument:        Assignment of DC Proceeds re export bills restricted to other banks for negotiation/payment

Property:

By way of assignment or agreement to assign in each case as beneficial owner.  All monies in any currency representing proceeds payable or to be paid to the Customer under the Documentary Credits, all the Customer’s right, title and interest in the said Documentary Credits and the benefit of all powers and remedies for enforcing the Documentary Credits.

Mortgagee:       The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.

All loans or other advances made or to be made by the Bank to the Customer against documents submitted under a Documentary Credit, all monies and liabilities in any currency owing by the Customer to the Bank at any time, whether separately or jointly, actually or contingently, present or future, interest on all loans and advances and such monies and all expenses of the Bank in perfecting or enforcing the Assignment

10-10-2006

Instrument:        Undertaking Relating to Deposits

Property:

Distinctive No. of Receipt: ME 264416 & ME 264514
Date of Receipt:  03-10-2006 & 06-10-2006
Amount of Deposit:  EUR 171,808 & EUR 141,190
Rate of Interest:  2.8125% & 2.9375%
Maturity Date Shown on Receipt:  03-11-2006 & 06‑11‑2006

Mortgagee:       Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong Branch.

All and any liabilities

27-11-2006

Instrument:        Letter of Set-Off & Appropriation

Property:

Fixed Deposits: A/C No. 031813; Deal No. 117285, 118143, 119228 & 119227
Date of Deposit:  06.09.2006, 28.09.2006, 24.10.2006 & 24.10.2006
Amount: EUR 26,000, EUR 75,688, EUR 40,000 & GBP 27,000
Due Date:  06.12.2006, 28.12.2006, 24.01.2007 & 24.01.2007
Rate of Interest:  2.90%, 3.08%, 3.17% & 4.63%

Mortgagee:       Bank of India, Hong Kong Branch.

Advances and other banking facilities

25-08-2008

Instrument:        Letter of Set-Off & Appropriation

Property:

Fixed deposit deal No. 144646 dated 03-07-2008 for EUR 249,834.41 of A/C/ No. 031813

Mortgagee:       Bank of India, Hong Kong Branch.

Advances and other banking facilitieis

29-11-2013

Instrument:        Mortgage

Property:

69/33,332nd parts or shares of and in Kwai Chung Town Lot No. 448 (Unit No. 1 on 9/F., Metro Loft, 38 Kwai Hei Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong.)

Mortgagee:       The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd., Hong Kong.

All moneys


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.66.20

UK Pound

1

Rs.98.30

Euro

1

Rs.72.41

HKD

1

Rs.8.52

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

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

KAR

 

 

Report Prepared by :

SDA

 


 

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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