MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

 

Report Date :

01.01.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

DAN PAL (w.e.f. 10.03.1991)

 

 

Formerly Known As :

DAN PAL FACTORY OF TECHNICAL PLASTIC FOR BUILDING AND INDUSTRY IN KIBBUTZ DAN

 

 

Registered Office :

Post Upper Galilee Dan 1224500

 

 

Country :

Israel

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

02.07.1969

 

 

Legal Form :

Partnership

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers, exporters and marketers of polycarbonate modular panels mainly for the construction sector and used for variety of skylight systems.

 

 

No. of Employees :

95

 

 

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

 

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NB

New Business

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Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Slow but correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – September 30, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(30.06.2014)

Current Rating

(30.09.2014)

Israel

A2

A2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 


 

ISRAEL - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Israel has a technologically advanced market economy. Cut diamonds, high-technology equipment, and pharmaceuticals are among the leading exports. Its major imports include crude oil, grains, raw materials, and military equipment. Israel usually posts sizable trade deficits, which are covered by tourism and other service exports, as well as significant foreign investment inflows. Between 2004 and 2011, growth averaged nearly 5% per year, led by exports. The global financial crisis of 2008-09 spurred a brief recession in Israel, but the country entered the crisis with solid fundamentals, following years of prudent fiscal policy and a resilient banking sector. In 2010, Israel formally acceded to the OECD. Israel's economy also has weathered the Arab Spring because strong trade ties outside the Middle East have insulated the economy from spillover effects. The economy has recovered better than most advanced, comparably sized economies, but slowing demand domestically and internationally, and a strong shekel, have reduced forecasts for the next decade to the 3% level. Natural gas fields discovered off Israel's coast since 2009 have brightened Israel's energy security outlook. The Tamar and Leviathan fields were some of the world's largest offshore natural gas finds this past decade. The massive Leviathan field is not due to come online until 2018, but production from Tamar provided a one percentage point boost to Israel's GDP in 2013 and is expected to contribute 0.5% growth in 2014. In mid-2011, public protests arose around income inequality and rising housing and commodity prices. Israel's income inequality and poverty rates are among the highest of OECD countries and there is a broad perception among the public that a small number of "tycoons" have a cartel-like grip over the major parts of the economy. The government formed committees to address some of the grievances but has maintained that it will not engage in deficit spending to satisfy populist demands. In May 2013 the Israeli government, in a politically difficult process, passed an austerity budget to reign in the deficit and restore confidence in the government's fiscal position. Over the long term, Israel faces structural issues, including low labor participation rates for its fastest growing social segments - the ultra-orthodox and Arab-Israeli communities. Also, Israel's progressive, globally competitive, knowledge-based technology sector employs only 9% of the workforce, with the rest employed in manufacturing and services - sectors which face downward wage pressures from global competition.

 

Source : CIA


Company name and address

 

DAN PAL

Telephone        972 4 695 38 11

Fax                  972 4 690 54 02

Email:              danpal@danpalon.co.il

Mobile Post Upper Galilee

DAN     1224500, ISRAEL

 

 

HISTORY & LEGAL FORMATION

 

Originally established as a department in Kibbutz Dan in 1960.

 

Converted into a general partnership and registered as per file No. 54-009837-3 on the 02.07.1969.

 

Originally registered under the name DAN PAL FACTORY OF TECHNICAL PLASTIC FOR BUILDING AND INDUSTRY IN KIBBUTZ DAN which changed to the present name on the 10.03.1991.

 

 

PARTNERS

 

1.     Kibbutz Dan (via DAN INDUSTRIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP), a general partner, a cooperative society, operating a communal agricultural settlement,

2.     K. DAN INDUSTRIES LTD., general partner, fully owned by Kibbutz Dan.

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

1.   Amnon Neubach, Chairman,

2.   Amit Orlan,

3.   Gilad Ivry,

4.   Amiram Efrati,

5.   Avi Ben-Zvi,

(and few others).

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER

 

Yuval Chen

 


BUSINESS

 

Manufacturers, exporters and marketers of polycarbonate modular panels mainly for the construction sector and used for variety of skylight systems.

Products are marketed under the trade name "Danpalon".

Almost 100% of sales are for export.

 

Among foreign projects: Melbourne Post Office (Australia), The University of Seranton Library (USA), The Guangzhou Gymnasium (China).

 

Amongst clients are local municipalities, sport centers constructors, hospitals. Among local clientele: Teddy Football Stadium, Wingate Swimming Pool, Nazareth Market, Katzrin Mall, City Mall Haifa, ISRAEL RAILWAYS, HOGLA KIMBERLY, DOR ALON, PAZ OIL, and more.

 

Operating from a plant, on a plot of 16,000 sq. meters, of which 7,000 sq. meters are built, in Kibbutz Dan, a locality in the Upper Galilee (or " Galil Elyon" in Hebrew, in northern Israel), from a plant in Spain (rented area, a plot of 3,000 sq. meters of which 2,000 sq. meters are built), and from marketing subsidiaries (see below).

Note: "Kibbutz" is a typical local cooperative agricultural settlement/ village.

 

Having 95 employees in Israel (same as in mid 2013). There are 215 employees serving Group (Israel and abroad - same as in mid 2013).

 

 

MEANS

 

Financial data not forthcoming.

 

Subject is an “Approved Enterprise” and as such enjoys tax benefits and State incentives.

In 1997, the Israeli Investment Center (IIC) approved the expansion of subject’s plant, for a sum of US$ 6,000,000.

In November 2003, the IIC approved an expansion of subject’s plant, for a sum of US$ 2.6 million.

In June 2006, the IIC approved an expansion of subject’s plant, for a sum of  NIS 5.85 million.

 

 

REVENUES

 

2005 sales claimed to be US$ 19,000,000.

Later sales figures not forthcoming (believed to be higher).

 

 

OTHER COMPANIES

 

DAN PAL 2000 COMPANY LTD., 50%, marketers of subject's products in Israel, and executes metal works.

Marketing companies (subsidiaries):

PAL PLASTIC S.A, Spain,

EVERLIGHT CONCEPT, France,

 

DAN PAL (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED, India,

EVERLITE CONCEPT UK, England,

DAN PAL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD., Australia,

DANPAL-TI, Mexico.

 

Also owned by Kibbutz Dan:

GALILEE CAVIAR COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD. ("Caviar Galilee Farm"), breeding and growing of Russian sturgeon fish pond (Osetra) and marketing Caviar under the brand "Karat Caviar".

DAN FISH FARMS, operators of fish ponds.

DANTEC PLAST LTD., manufacturers, marketers and exporters of P.V.C. profiles for the DIY field, mainly meant for pool coverings (took over the PVC activity of DANPAL).

DAN INDUSTRIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, holdings.

Several inactive corporations (DAN SPRINKLERS, K. DAN INDUSTRIES LTD.).

 

 

BANKERS

 

Bank Leumi Le'Israel Ltd., Haamakim Business Branch (No. 745), Afula.

 

 

CHARACTER AND REPUTATION

 

Nothing unfavorable learnt.

 

Subject’s accountant refused to disclose financial data.

 

Kibbutz Dan, established in 1939, has some 400 members. The Kibbutz also cultivates a large area of agricultural land, including fruit plantation, operate dairy farming, poultry. Besides, it also operates a hostel/B&B.

 

Subject’s products meet ISO 9001:2008 and other international standards.

 

This is a long established business, well-known in its field.

 

In early 2011 it was reported that consulting firm ALTERNATIVE completed an IT project for subject's Group in value of NIS 3.6 million, including in facilities in Kibbutz Dan and subsidiaries in France and Spain.

 

Subject closed its marketing companies in Turkey and Italy, and opened a marketing company in Australia.

 

The Society of Israel Plastic & Rubber Industry published data on the sector for 2011: The sector’s turnover (both local and for export) reached US$ 5,075 million. Sales breakdown: 30% of the Plastic & Rubber sector's sales are Household Products, 23% - Agriculture, 16% - Packaging, 9% - Building sector, 9% Industry, 5% Furniture, 4% - Compounds (rest is to other fields).

 

Sales for export by the Plastic and Rubber Industry in 2013 climbed by 7.6% from 2012 up to US$ 1,969 million, after it fell by some 3% in 2012 from 2011, returning to the growth trend in 2011 (by 15% from 2010). Growth in export trend continued into the first 7 months of 2014, with 7.7% rise compared to the parallel period in 2013.

 

According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, import of Plastic and Rubber raw material for the local industry in 2013 summed up to US$ 2,409.6 million, compared to US$ 2,345.7 in 2012. The positive trend continued in the first 4 months of 2014, where import rose by 6.7% compared to the parallel period in 2013.

 

Investment in imported machinery and equipment by the Plastic & Rubber industries fell in 2013 by 20% from 2012, totaling NIS 383.5 million. This is after a decrease in 2012 by 4.5% from 2011, whereas investments rose in 2011 and in 2010.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Notwithstanding the refusal to disclose financial details, considered good for trade engagements.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.63.33

UK Pound

1

Rs.98.58

Euro

1

Rs.77.00

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

KAR

 

 

Report Prepared by :

VNT

 

               

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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