MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

319535

Report Date :

07.05.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

CAT SUPPORT SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD

 

 

Formerly Known As :

ROWMOOR INVESTMENTS NO 123 (PTY) LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

Units D10 and D12 Prime Park Mocke Road Diep River, 7800 Western Cape

 

 

Country :

South Africa

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

05.12.1997

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers of automotive seals which are used in the manufacturing of catalytical converters. 

 

 

No. of Employees :

23

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

Small

 

Status :

Moderate

Payment Behaviour :

Unknown

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)

South Africa

A2

A2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

South Africa is a middle-income, emerging market with an abundant supply of natural resources; well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors, and a stock exchange that is Africa’s largest and among the top 20 in the world. Even though the country's modern infrastructure supports a relatively efficient distribution of goods to major urban centers throughout the region, unstable electricity supplies retard growth. The global financial crisis reduced commodity prices and world demand, and GDP fell nearly 2% in 2009 but has recovered since then, albeit slowly, with 2014 growth less than 2%. Unemployment, poverty, and inequality - among the highest in the world - remain a challenge. Official unemployment is roughly 25% of the work force, and runs significantly higher among black youth. Eskom, the state-run power company, has built two new power stations and installed new power demand management programs to improve power grid reliability. Load shedding and resulting rolling blackouts gripped many parts of South Africa in late 2014 because of electricity supply constraints that resulted from technical problems at some generation units, unavoidable planned maintenance, and an accident at a power station in Mpumalanga province. The rolling black outs were the worst the country faced since 2008. Construction delays at two additional plants, however, mean South Africa will continue to operate on a razor thin margin; economists judge that growth cannot exceed 3% until those plants come on line. South Africa's economic policy has focused on controlling inflation, however, the country faces structural constraints that also limit economic growth, such as skills shortages, declining global competitiveness and frequent work stoppages. The current government faces growing pressure from special interest groups to use state-owned enterprises to deliver basic services to low-income areas and to increase job growth.

 

Source : CIA

COMPANY NAME

 

CAT SUPPORT SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD

           

Formerly ROWMOOR INVESTMENTS NO 123 (PTY) LTD, the name having been changed on 20 April 1998.

           

 

PHYSICAL ADDRESS

 

Units D10 and D12

Prime Park

Mocke Road

DIEP RIVER

7800

Western Cape

 

 

POSTAL ADDRESS

 

As above

 

 

TELEPHONE NUMBER

 

+27 21 706 8138

 

 

FAX NUMBER

 

+27 21 706 9351

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS

 

Shareholding information was declined by respondents at the subject, who stated that two of the current directors are also shareholders, but negated to assist with further information.

 

It was stated that shareholding changed and was previously 50% S M FORBER,

25% A M FORBER and 25% E FORBER, all residing in the UK.


ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

 

KNITWIRE PRODUCTS LTD - in the UK

KNITWIRE EUROPE LTD – in the UK

KNIT WIRE TRADING (PTY) LTD

(Registration Certificate Number 1996/001705/07)

CATALYTIC SUPPORT SYSTEMS LTD – in the UK

KNIT WIRE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

(Registration Certificate 2003/017725/07)

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

S M FORBER                                                    D.O.B   55/06/10

T M FORBER                                                    Ppt No. 040497810

B R PIENAAR                                                   ID No.   6701265077088

 

 

BANKERS

 

STANDARD BANK, Blue Route branch.  It was stated that the subject does not require overdraft facilities as credit balances are maintained at the bank.

 

 

DATE REGISTERED

 

5 December 1997

Registration Certificate Number: 1997/021132/07

 

CAT SUPPORT SYSTMES (PTY) LTD was established in April 1998 when a shelf company styled ROWMOOR INVESTMENTS NO 123 (PTY) LTD was utilised for registration purposes and changed the name to the current name.

 

 

VAT NUMBER

 

4160173490

 

 

TAX NUMBER

 

9522021030

 

BBBEE STATUS

 

Level 3 contributor

 

 

MAJOR OPERATION

 

Manufacturers of automotive seals which are used in the manufacturing of catalytical converters.  Further information was not forthcoming from respondents at the subject.

 

 

MAJOR SUPPLIERS

 

The subject imports raw materials from China, India and the UK as well as dealing with South African suppliers:

 

Previously, we have divulged the names of the major suppliers in our reports.     We have discontinued this practice to protect our valuable sources of trade information.  This has become necessary because we now give a description of the goods or services to which the trade references relate.  This gives our client the ability to assess whether  the purchases are vital to the subject’s operation and whether we have only been given their essential suppliers that must be paid promptly for the subject to maintain its operation.

 

 

MAJOR CUSTOMERS OR BUSINESS SECTORS

 

Manufacturers of catalytical converters.

 

 

AREA OF DISTRIBUTION AND SELLING

 

South Africa

 

 

EXPORTS

 

Worldwide

 

 

TOTAL EMPLOYEES

 

23 permanent employees

 

OTHER PREMISES

 

None. The respondent stated that the heading premises comprise of administration offices and a factory.

 

 

OWNED OR LEASED

 

The premises are reported to be owned by the subject, free of bond.

 

 

FINANCIALS

 

Full financial information was not forthcoming from respondents at the subject and outside authorities were unable to assist in this regard.

 

 

AUDITORS

 

APPERLEY RESNIKOFF INCORPORATED

 

 

YEAR END

 

FEBRUARY

 

 

INSURANCE BROKERS

 

SANTAM INSURANCE BROKERS

 

TRADE REFERENCES – SEPTEMBER 2009:

 

            ACCOUNT         HIGHEST          AVERAGE        TERMS PAYMENT        EXPERIENCE

            OPENED          CREDIT            CREDIT                        PATTERN

 

1.         5 years R400 000          R100 000 -        30 days            30 days            Very good

                        c/l         R140 000

 

2.         2 years+           R40 000            R3 000 -            30 days            30 days            Excellent

                        c/l         R13 000

 

3.         5 years open     confidential       30 days            30 days            Excellent

 

CURRENT TRADE REFERENCES:

 

            ACCOUNT         HIGHEST          AVERAGE        TERMS PAYMENT   EXPERIENCE

            OPENED          CREDIT            CREDIT                        PATTERN

 

1.         +10 years          Declined           Declined           30 days            30 days            Excellent

                                                            -2.5%

                       

2.         ±5 years            R40 000            Up to    30 days            30 days            Very Good

                                    R17 000

 

3.         Unable to obtain.  There appears to be a problem with the line.

 

4.         Against company policy to divulge trade reference information.

 

NATURE OF GOODS OR SERVICES SUPPLIED:

(These descriptions relate respectively by number to the above current trade transactions):

 

1.         Wire products  

                       

2.         Bulk boxes       

 

 

COMMENTS

 

This is a well-established company, meeting its commitments timeously.  The subject is highly esteemed by its suppliers and is considered equal to a maximum figure of €45 000 over 30 days.  The lack of financial information should be borne in mind.

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.63.64

UK Pound

1

Rs.96.81

Euro

1

Rs.71.51

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

RAS

 

 

Report Prepared by :

TPT

 

               

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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