MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

331347

Report Date :

14.07.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

HOSKING’S JEWELLERS PTY. LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

20 Klauer St, Seaford, Vic 3198

 

 

Country :

Australia

 

 

Year of Establishment :

1945

 

 

Legal Form :

Australian Proprietary Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Retail of Jewellery and Watches.

 

 

No. of Employees :

180

 

 

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)

Australia

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

 

 


 

AUSTRALIA - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Following two decades of continuous growth, low unemployment, contained inflation, very low public debt, and a strong and stable financial system, Australia enters 2015 facing a range of growth constraints, principally driven by a sharp fall in global prices of key export commodities. Although demand for resources and energy from Asia and especially China has grown rapidly, creating a channel for resources investments and growth in commodity exports, sharp drops in current prices have already impacted growth. The services sector is the largest part of the Australian economy, accounting for about 70% of GDP and 75% of jobs. Australia was comparatively unaffected by the global financial crisis as the banking system has remained strong and inflation is under control. Australia has benefited from a dramatic surge in its terms of trade in recent years, although this trend could reverse or slow due to falling global commodity prices. Australia is a significant exporter of natural resources, energy, and food. Australia's abundant and diverse natural resources attract high levels of foreign investment and include extensive reserves of coal, iron, copper, gold, natural gas, uranium, and renewable energy sources. A series of major investments, such as the US$40 billion Gorgon Liquid Natural Gas project, will significantly expand the resources sector. Australia is an open market with minimal restrictions on imports of goods and services. The process of opening up has increased productivity, stimulated growth, and made the economy more flexible and dynamic. Australia plays an active role in the World Trade Organization, APEC, the G20, and other trade forums. Australia entered into free trade agreements (FTAs) with the Republic of Korea and Japan, and concluded an FTA with China, in 2014, adding to existing FTAs with Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and the US, and a regional FTA with ASEAN and New Zealand. Australia continues to negotiate bilateral agreements with India and Indonesia, as well as larger agreements with its Pacific neighbors and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and an Asia-wide Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership that includes the ten ASEAN countries and China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand and India. Australia is also working on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement with Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the US, and Vietnam.

 

Source : CIA

REGISTERED NAME

 

HOSKING’S JEWELLERS PTY. LIMITED

ACN: 004 761 960

ABN: 48 004 761 960

 

 

Summary Panel

 

Established

1945

 

Incorporated

1969

 

Line of Business

Jewellery retails

Adverse Listings

Nil

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

For the last financial year ended 30 June 2015 the subject traded profitably and recorded revenue of $20,000,000 to $25,000,000.

 

During fiscal 2012, the subject recorded Net Cashflows from operating activities totalling $1,116,269.

 

As at 30 June 2012 the subject recorded Working Capital of $5,224,151 and a current ratio of 3.48 to 1 indicating strong liquidity levels.

 

Net Assets totalled $11,033,839 as at 30 June 2012.

 

Enquiries in trade quarters revealed satisfaction from suppliers contacted in dealing with the subject on a credit basis.

 

 

CORPORATE SEARCH

 

Company Type                          Australian Proprietary Company

 

INCORPORATED                                                                                                      27.02.1969

 

REGISTERED ADDRESS          20 Klauer St

                                                SEAFORD, VIC 3198

 

SHARECAPITAL                        $1,200 

 

SHAREHOLDERS                     HOSKING, Graham Percival                   Holds 1,187 shares

                                                HOSKING, Kerry Dianne                        Holds 13 share

 

DIRECTORS                             HOSKING, Graham Percival - Appointed 19 May 2015

                                                4 Elm Court

                                                MOUNT ELIZA, VIC 3930

                                               

SECRETARY                            HOSKING, Graham Percival

                                                4 Elm Court

                                                MOUNT ELIZA, VIC 3930

SECURITY INTERESTS           Effective 30 January 2012 the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR)  was introduced to give the different Commonwealth, State and Territory laws and registers regarding security interests in personal property under one national system.

As a result of PPS Reform a number of existing Commonwealth, State and Territory personal property security registers will close. Interests registered on existing security interest registers will be migrated to the national PPS Register. Subsequently Registered Charges are no longer lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
 
Please contact us should you require a search of the PPSR.

 

 

BUSINESS STRUCTURE

 

TRADING ADDRESS                 20 Klauer St

                                                SEAFORD, VIC 3198

 

POSTAL ADDRESS                  PO Box 315

                                                FRANKSTON, VIC 3199

 

TELEPHONE                             (613) 9770 1844

 

WEBSITE                                  http://www.hoskings.com.au/

 

BRANCHES                              The subject maintains a total of 19 branches

 

BANK                                       NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK               

                                                Branch: Frankston, VIC

 

EMPLOYEES                            180

 

 

BACKGROUND

 

The subject was incorporated in Victoria on 27 February 1969 as Hosking the Jeweler P/L, adopting the current style of 13 February 1998. disclose Share Capital of $1,200.

 

Operations were founded by Perc Hosking as a new venture in 1945.

 

OPERATIONS

 

The subject operates in the retail of jewellery and watches through a chain of 19 stores

 

The subject are members of:

 

      The Jewellers Association of Australia

      The Horological Guild of Watchmakers

      The Gemmological Association of Australia

      The Jewellery & Timepieces Industry Code

      The Australian Retailers Association

 

Activities are conducted from premises located at the above listed trading address.

 

 

ADVERSE

                                               

A search of of on 9 July 2015 failed to trace any litigation listed against the subject at that date.

 

 

FINANCES

 

During the current interview conducted with the subjects Financial Controller, Anne, she advised that for the last financial year ended 30 June 2015 the subject traded profitably and recorded revenue of $20,000,000 to $25,000,000. This compares to revenue of $22,000,000 to $25,000,000 for the previous corresponding year ended 30 June 2014.

 

Further financial details pertaining to the subject were not released for the current enquiry.

 

From the subjects most recently lodged financial statements, it is noted that for the financial year ended 30 June 2012 the subject recorded revenue of $22,625,400, which resulted in an operating profit before tax of $612,780 and an operating profit after tax of $392,560 representing a Net Profit Margin of 1.74%.

 

During fiscal 2012, the subject recorded Net Cashflows from operating activities totalling $1,116,269.

 

As at 30 June 2012 the subject recorded total current assets of $7,326,503. They included cash of $68,258 and inventories of $6,894,476.

 

Current liabilities at the same date totalled $2,102,352 and included payables of $1,416,828 and provisions of $594,037.

 

As at 30 June 2012 the subject recorded Working Capital of $5,224,151 and a current ratio of 3.48 to 1 indicating strong liquidity levels.

 

Net Assets totalled $11,033,839 as at 30 June 2012. At this date, the subject further recorded a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23 to 1 showing low levels of gearing.

 

Enquiries in trade quarters revealed satisfaction from suppliers contacted in dealing with the subject on a credit basis.

 

Hoskings Jewellers Pty Ltd

 

 

As at 30 June 2012

As at 30 June 2011

Change (%)

Revenue

$22,625,400.00

$25,029,436.00

-9.60%

Profit b/tax

$612,780.00

$1,334,206.00

-54.07%

Profit a/tax

$392,560.00

$891,992.00

-55.99%

Net Profit Margin

1.74%

3.56%

-1.83%

Current Assets

$7,326,503.00

$8,067,247.00

-9.18%

Non-Current Assets

$6,200,944.00

$6,036,234.00

2.73%

Total Assets

$13,527,447.00

$14,103,481.00

-4.08%

Current Liabilities

$2,102,352.00

$3,018,798.00

-30.36%

Non-Current Liabilities

$391,256.00

$443,403.00

-11.76%

Total Liabilities

$2,493,608.00

$3,462,201.00

-27.98%

Net Assets

$11,033,839.00

$10,641,280.00

3.69%

Working Capital

$5,224,151.00

$5,048,449.00

3.48%

Current Ratio

3.48

2.67

30.41%

Debt to Equity

0.23

0.33

-30.54%

 

 

TRADE SURVEY

 

A trade survey on the subject traced the following accounts:

 

  1. (Citizen Watches) Purchases are of an undisclosed amount on 30 day terms. Payment is met to terms and the account is considered satisfactory having been known over 10 years.

 

  1. (Seiko) Subject operates a large account on 30 day terms. Payment is met in 20 days to and the account is considered satisfactory having been known over 20 years.

 

  1. (Swarovski) Nominated supplier is yet to respond to correspondence.

 

Trade payment records from further sources in the past 4 months have traced the following data for the subject. 

 

Total Owing: $1,443

Total Past Due: $58

Average Late Payment Days: 1

 

-      Within terms: $1,385

-      1 – 30 days past due: $58

-      31 – 60 days past due: $0

-      61 – 90 days past due: $0

-      91+ days: $0

 

 

                                               


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.63.47

UK Pound

1

Rs.98.47

Euro

1

Rs.70.69

 

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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