MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

319860

Report Date :

02.05.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

TCL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

146 Woodlands Drive, Braeside, Victoria 3195

 

 

Country :

Australia

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2014

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

28.02.2000

 

 

Legal Form :

Australian Proprietary Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject is engaged in import and distribution of packaging supplies, polymers, pharmaceuticals and food and beverage products

 

 

No. of Employee :

17

 

 

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 – December 31, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(30.09.2014)

Current Rating

(31.12.2014)

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

 

The Australian economy has experienced continuous growth and features low unemployment, contained inflation, very low public debt, and a strong and stable financial system. By 2014, Australia had experienced more than 20 years of continued economic growth, averaging more than 3% a year. Demand for resources and energy from Asia and especially China has grown rapidly, creating a channel for resources investments and growth in commodity exports. The high Australian dollar has hurt the manufacturing sector, while 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, stemming from rising 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 has bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) with Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and the US, has a regional FTA with ASEAN and New Zealand, is negotiating agreements with China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, as well as with its Pacific neighbors and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and is also working on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement with Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the US, and Vietnam.

 

Source : CIA

 

 

Company NAME     

 

TCL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

                                               

T/AS TCL HOFMANN

ACN: 091 773 330

ABN: 39 091 773 330

 

 

Summary Panel

Established

1984

 

Incorporated

2000

 

Status

Trading

 

Line of Business

import and distribution of packaging supplies, polymers, pharmaceuticals and food and beverage products

Adverse Listings

Nil

 

 

 

CONTENTS

 

Company Search

 

Adverse

 

Business Structure

 

Finances

 

Background

 

Trade Survey

 

Operations

 

Corporate Rating

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

For the financial year ended 31 March 2014 the subject recorded revenue of $27,327,631, which resulted in an operating profit before tax of $1,5942,879 and an operating profit after tax of $1,069,576 representing a Net Profit Margin of 3.91%.

 

During fiscal 2014, the subject recorded Net Cashflows from operating activities totalling $425,952.

 

As at 31 March 2014 the subject recorded Working Capital of $4,596,353 and a current ratio of 1.84 to 1 indicating sound liquidity levels.

 

Net Assets totalled $6,834,411 as at 31 March 2014. After deducting intangibles of $3,500,000 this results in a Net Worth of $3,334,411.

 

 


CORPORATE SEARCH

 

Company Type                          Australian Proprietary Company

 

Incorporation Date:                    28 Feb 2000

 

Incorporation State:                   New South Wales

 

Registered Office                      146 WOODLANDS Drive

                                                BRAESIDE, Victoria 3195 Australia

 

Number of Shares Issued:         2000000

 

Paid Capital:                             2000000

 

 

Shareholders

 

TCL HUNTLIMITED

                                                Number of Shares: 2000000

 

 

Directors             

 

WALLACE, TIMOTHY JOHN

Appointment Date: 4 Feb 2014

Date of Birth: 07.10.1969

Gender: Male

Address: 412/Australia

Resident Overseas: Yes

 

HANCOCK, JOSEPH DAMIEN

Appointment Date: 30 Jun 2005

Date of Birth: 05 May 1962

Gender: Male

Address: 2A COATES Street BENTLEIGH, Victoria 3204 Australia

Resident Overseas: No

 

FRASER, TIMOTHY WARREN

Appointment Date: 28 Feb 2000

Date of Birth: 11 May 1960

Gender: Male

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                 146 Woodlands Dr

                                                BRAESIDE, VIC 3195

 

TELEPHONE                             (613) 8586 2913

 

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

 

EMAIL                                      sales@tclhofmann.com.au

 

HOLDING ENTITY                                                                                               TCL HUNT LTD           

 

TRADING STYLE                       TCL HOFMANN

 

BANK                                       WESTPAC BANK         

                                               

EMPLOYEES                            17

                       

 

BACKGROUND

 

The subject was incorporated in New South Wales on 28 February 2000 under the currents style.

 

TCL Hofmann was formed in 2004 through the acquisition of Hofmann & Co by TCL Australia P/L.

 

Hofmann & Co was founded 1984 in Melbourne by Fred Hofmann, the company was originally a wholly-owned family business.

The holding entity TCL Marketing Ltd was established in New Zealand in 1937 and is now a major supplier of raw materials and finished products to manufacturers and distributors in Australia and New Zealand.

TCL Hofmann has established offices in Sydney & Melbourne, whilst the sister company TCL Marketing has offices in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. Over time our success has developed from offering the highest level of service, quality and integrity to our customers.

 

On 31 January 2014 the shares in the holding entity TCL Hunt Ltd changed ownership as a part of a management buyout.

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

The subject operates as a trading company, involved in the import and distribution of a wide range of high quality technical products (raw materials, semi-finished products and equipment) from around the globe to many differing industries.

Products include packaging supplies, polymers, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage products, foam and can making components.

 

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

 

 

ADVERSE

                                               

A search of of on 28 April 2015 failed to trace any litigation listed against the subject at that date.

 

FINANCES

 

The subject is not required to lodge financial statements with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

 

During the current investigation contact with the subject’s financial controller was unable to be established. Despite messages being left, a reply is yet to be received.

 

For the financial year ended 31 March 2014 the subject recorded revenue of $27,327,631, which resulted in an operating profit before tax of $1,5942,879 and an operating profit after tax of $1,069,576 representing a Net Profit Margin of 3.91%.

 

Despite difficult trading conditions the subject was able to increase sales during the year. Strong competition however put pressure on gross margin percentage.

 

Below is a summary of the subject’s income results for the past two financial years.

 

TCL Australia Pty Ltd

 

 

As at 31 March 2014

As at 31 March 2013

Change (%)

Revenue

$27,327,631.00

$25,595,659.00

6.77%

Profit b/tax

$1,542,879.00

$1,206,714.00

27.86%

Profit a/tax

$1,069,576.00

$842,053.00

27.02%

Net Profit Margin

3.91%

3.29%

0.62%

 

During fiscal 2014, the subject recorded Net Cashflows from operating activities totalling $425,952.

 

As at 31 March 2014 the subject recorded total current assets of $10,085,234. They included cash of $1,489, receivables of $5,081,870 and inventories of $4,477,972.

 

Current liabilities at the same date totalled $5,488,881 and included payables of $5,080,579 and provisions of $210,506.

 

As at 31 March 2014 the subject recorded Working Capital of $4,596,353 and a current ratio of 1.84 to 1 indicating sound liquidity levels.

 

Net Assets totalled $6,834,411 as at 31 March 2014. At this date, the subject further recorded a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.05 to 1. After deducting intangibles of $3,500,000 this results in a Net Worth of $3,334,411.

 

 

 

TCL Australia Pty Ltd

 

 

As at 31 March 2014

As at 31 March 2013

Change (%)

Revenue

$27,327,631.00

$25,595,659.00

6.77%

Profit b/tax

$1,542,879.00

$1,206,714.00

27.86%

Profit a/tax

$1,069,576.00

$842,053.00

27.02%

Net Profit Margin

3.91%

3.29%

0.62%

Current Assets

$10,085,234.00

$8,488,991.00

18.80%

Non Current Assets

$3,898,536.00

$3,939,636.00

-1.04%

Total Assets

$13,983,770.00

$12,428,627.00

12.51%

Current Liabilities

$5,488,881.00

$4,427,256.00

23.98%

Non Current Liabilities

$1,660,478.00

$736,535.00

125.44%

Total Liabilities

$7,149,359.00

$5,163,791.00

38.45%

Net Assets

$6,834,411.00

$7,264,836.00

-5.92%

Working Capital

$4,596,353.00

$4,061,735.00

13.16%

Current Ratio

1.84

1.92

-4.17%

Debt to Equity

1.05

0.71

47.17%

 

 

TRADE SURVEY

 

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

 

Total Owing: $517

Total Past Due: $9

Average Late Payment Days: 8

All Industries Late Payment Days: 9

 

-      Within terms: $508

-      1 – 30 days past due: $9

-      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.63.58

UK Pound

1

Rs.97.99

Euro

1

Rs.70.53

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

SUB

 

 

Report Prepared by :

ASH

 

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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