MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

320689

Report Date :

07.05.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

RENBY INVESTMENTS LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

80 Herzl Street (corner of 39 Yedidia Frankel Street)

 

 

Country :

Israel

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1978

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Importers and marketers of home textile and upholstery materials (leather, fabrics), including curtains and carpets, tablecloths, beddings, wallpapers, Also importers and marketers of artistic crystals.

 

 

No. of Employee :

45

           

 

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)

Israel

A2

B1

 

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 2013, 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. Israel's economy also has weathered the Arab Spring because strong trade ties outside the Middle East have insulated the economy from spillover effects. Slowing demand domestically and internationally and reduced investment due to uncertainties caused by the Gaza conflict in summer 2014 have reduced GDP growth to about 2% during 2014. 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 expected to come online no sooner than 2017, but production from Tamar provided a one percentage point boost to Israel's GDP in 2013 and a 0.5% boost 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 and has started splitting up the oligopolies to address some of the grievances but has maintained that it will not engage in deficit spending to satisfy populist demands. 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

 

RENBY INVESTMENTS LTD.

 

(Also trading as: RENBY HOME DECORATION, or

RENBY HOME COUTURE)

Email: customers@renby.co.il

Telephone 972 3 513 30 00

 Fax          972 3 682 87 83; 513 30 51

80 Herzl Street

(corner of 39 Yedidia Frankel Street)

TEL AVIV  6655211            ISRAEL

 

 

HISTORY & LEGAL FORMATION

 

Originally established in 1978 as a non-registered business.

 

Converted into a private limited company and registered as such as per file
No. 51-091259-5, under the name RENBY LTD on the 12.01.1982, and changed name to present one on the 01.09.1982.

 

 

SHARE CAPITAL

 

Authorized share capital NIS 250.00, divided into -

                   25,000 ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 each,

of which 8,600 shares amounting to NIS 86.00 were issued.

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS

 

1.  Benyamin (Benny) Moran, 70%,

2.  Ms. Solange Hendler, 21%,

3.  Ms. Dalia Toppel, 9%, all a/m are brothers and sisters.

 

 

DIRECTORS & JOINT GENERAL MANAGERS

 

1.  Benny Moran, Chairman,

2.  Ms. Solange Hendler.

 

 

BUSINESS

 

Importers and marketers of home textile and upholstery materials (leather, fabrics), including curtains and carpets, tablecloths, beddings, wallpapers, etc.

Also importers and marketers of artistic crystals.

In addition, operating a retail store in Tel Aviv.

 

Having some 3,000 customers. Sales are mainly to private customers.

Also selling to the institutional markets (hotels, etc.).

 

 

Among clientele are leading furniture manufacturers and chains: AMINACH FURNITURE AND MATTRRESS INDUSTRIES, TOLLMANS, BETILI, SHOMRAT HAZOREA, HOLIS METAL INDUSTRIES, etc.

 

All purchasing is imported.

 

Local representatives of (some exclusive):

 

For fabrics, textile, coverings, etc:

DESLEE, TERMOLST, TISSAT, MARTEX, all of Belgium,

CENTURY, COVINGTON, RIBENKS, UNITEX, STROHEIM & ROMANN, all of U.S.A.,

NOBLIS, METAPHORES, KENSO MAISON, all of France,

CESARO, of Holland,

CHRISTIAN FISCHBACHER, of Switzerland,

LORENZO RUBELLI, FORNASETTI, MISSONI, ETRO, ELITIS, FRETTE, all of Italy.

COLE & SON, of the U.K.

 

For crystals:

 

DAUM, CRYSTAL DE SERVES, both of France.

 

Operating from premises (owned by the shareholders), a 3-storey building (400 sq. meters), in 80 Herzl Street (corner of 39 Yedidia Frankel Street), Tel Aviv.

Also operating from a retail store, rented, on an area of 140 sq. meters, in 30 Hei Be’Iyar Street, Kikar Hamedina Square, and from warehouses, on an area of 500 sq. meters, rented, in 139-141 Nahalat Benyamin Street, all in Tel Aviv.

 

Having 45 employees (had over 40 employees in mid 2013, had 40 employees in 2012, same as in 2011).


MEANS

 

Current stock is valued at US$ 2,800,000 (was valued at 2,600,000 in mid 2013 similar to the beginning of 2012, was valued at US$ 2,500,000 in the end of 2011).

 

Owned property in 80 Herzl Street, Tel Aviv (where subject is operating from) is valued at several of US$ millions.

 

There are 6 charges for unlimited amounts, as well as 1 charge for the sum of NIS 470,000registered on the company's assets (financial assets and vehicles), in favor of Bank Leumi Le’Israel Ltd., The First International Bank of Israel Ltd., Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd. and leasing companies (last charge placed October 2010).

 

 

REVENUES

 

2008 sales claimed to be circa US$ 6,500,000.

2009 sales claimed to be US$ 6,500,000.

2010 sales claimed to be US$ 6,500,000.

2011 sales claimed to be US$ 6,800,000.

2012 sales claimed to be US$ 7,000,000.

2013 sales claimed to be US$ 7,000,000.

2014 projected sales circa US$ 8,000,000.

 

 

BANKERS

 

The First International Bank of Israel Ltd., Kiryat Hamelach Branch (No. 055), Tel Aviv, account No. 094412.

Bank Hapoalim Ltd., Hadarom Branch (No. 517), Tel Aviv, account No. 248956.

 

A check with the Central Banks' database did not reveal any negative information regarding subject's a/m accounts.

 

 

CHARACTER AND REPUTATION

 

Nothing unfavorable learned.

 

Subject is long established and a leading company in its field in the local market.

Subject's products known to be of high quality.

 

According to reports from December 2009, subject leased the new shop in 30 Hei Be’Iyar Street, Hamedina Square, Tel Aviv (which replace the shop they had in Herzliya, which was closed), paying US$ 10,000.00 per month rental fees. The reason for the relative high fees is that “Hamedina Square” (or Kikar Hamedina in Hebrew) is one (if not the most) of Israel’s most prestigious shopping areas. Subject invested reportedly over NIS 1 million in the store design.

 

The local indoor shadowing accessories market was estimated several years ago by officials in the branch at NIS 250 million per year, noting a significant growth in the recent years.

 

According to Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), import of consumer goods in 2014 marked 8% increase (in NIS terms), compared to 2.2% increase in 2013, and by 2% in 2012. A breakdown shows a 9.8% rise in 2014 in durable goods, while import in non-durable goods rose by 6.8%.

Import of Household Utensils in 2014 rose 7.6% from 2013, summing up to NIS 2,739 million (in $ terms rose by 9%), after in 2013 import rose by 2.5%.

 

According to Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), import of fabrics and yarns in 2014 witnessed a 2.3% rise from 2013, summing up to US$ 666 million, representing a reverse to the decreasing trend in the previous couple of years (fell by 1.8% and by 6.5% in 2013 and 2012, respectively from the previous year), though the rise in local NIS terms was milder – by 1.1% (in 2014).

Chinese production comprises the largest portion of imported textile goods followed by France, Italy, Hong Kong and Turkey. The increase in imports emanates from the exposure to foreign markets policy by the State.

 

From the CBS National Accounts for 2014 on private consumption expenditure, it turns that the current local households' expenditure (in fixed prices) grew by 4% from 2013, after rising by 3.3% in 2013 and by 3.1% in 2012. Per-capita expenditure in 2014 rose by 2% (after rise of 1.4% in 2013 and 1.2% in 2012).

Consumption expenditure by households on durable goods rose by 12.3% from 2013 (after 3.8% rise in 2013). A breakdown shows that expenditure on furniture and jewelry rose by 7.3% (3.5% in 2013), whereas in electric appliances and other equipment the increase was lower – by 4.2% (though fell 0.6% in 2013).

Per-capita expenditure on durable goods in 2014 showed 10.2% (1.9% in 2013).

 

The local household products market is considered highly competitive after reaching market saturation. It includes household textile, tableware and kitchenware and utensils, bath accessories and ornaments &decorative items, ceramic and glass ware, etc. According to estimations, the local household products market volume reaches NIS 2.5 – 3 billons annually (of which circa NIS 1 billion for “home textile”), and includes retail, wholesale, institutional markets (Retail chains capture 30% of the market share, specialization stores 20%, while the institutional and workers unions sector has 50% share).

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Good for trade engagements.

 

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 :

DIV

 

 

Report Prepared by :

ANK

 


 

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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