MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

347569

Report Date :

31.10.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

JIANGSU LIHUAI IRON & STEEL CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 188 South Xi’an Road, Huaian, Jiangsu Province 223002 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2014

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

11.06.1993

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

320800400000141

 

 

Legal Form :

Chinese Foreign Equity Joint Venture Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and selling bearing steel, spring steel, quality carbon steel, cold heading steel, low alloy steel, carbon steel, and steel bar; and exporting its products and technology.

 

 

No. of Employees :

3,104

 

 

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:

Any query related to this report can be made on e-mail: infodept@mirainform.com while quoting report number, name and date.

 

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31, 2015

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2014)

Current Rating

(31.03.2015)

China

A2

A2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

CHINA - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Since the late 1970s China has moved from a closed, centrally planned system to a more market-oriented one that plays a major global role - in 2010 China became the world's largest exporter. Reforms began with the phasing out of collectivized agriculture, and expanded to include the gradual liberalization of prices, fiscal decentralization, increased autonomy for state enterprises, growth of the private sector, development of stock markets and a modern banking system, and opening to foreign trade and investment. China has implemented reforms in a gradualist fashion. In recent years, China has renewed its support for state-owned enterprises in sectors considered important to "economic security," explicitly looking to foster globally competitive industries. The restructuring of the economy and resulting efficiency gains have contributed to a more than tenfold increase in GDP since 1978. Measured on a purchasing power parity (PPP) basis that adjusts for price differences, China in 2014 stood as the largest economy in the world, surpassing the US for the first time in modern history. Still, China's per capita income is below the world average.

 

After keeping its currency tightly linked to the US dollar for years, in July 2005 China moved to an exchange rate system that references a basket of currencies. From mid-2005 to late 2008 cumulative appreciation of the renminbi against the US dollar was more than 20%, but the exchange rate remained virtually pegged to the dollar from the onset of the global financial crisis until June 2010, when Beijing allowed resumption of a gradual appreciation. In 2014 the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) doubled the daily trading band within which the RMB is permitted to fluctuate.

The Chinese government faces numerous economic challenges, including: (a) reducing its high domestic savings rate and correspondingly low domestic consumption; (b) facilitating higher-wage job opportunities for the aspiring middle class, including rural migrants and increasing numbers of college graduates; (c) reducing corruption and other economic crimes; and (d) containing environmental damage and social strife related to the economy's rapid transformation. Economic development has progressed further in coastal provinces than in the interior, and by 2014 more than 274 million migrant workers and their dependents had relocated to urban areas to find work. One consequence of population control policy is that China is now one of the most rapidly aging countries in the world. Deterioration in the environment - notably air pollution, soil erosion, and the steady fall of the water table, especially in the North - is another long-term problem. China continues to lose arable land because of erosion and economic development. The Chinese government is seeking to add energy production capacity from sources other than coal and oil, focusing on nuclear and alternative energy development.

 

Several factors are converging to slow China's growth, including debt overhang from its credit-fueled stimulus program, industrial overcapacity, inefficient allocation of capital by state-owned banks, and the slow recovery of China's trading partners. The government's 12th Five-Year Plan, adopted in March 2011 and reiterated at the Communist Party's "Third Plenum" meeting in November 2013, emphasizes continued economic reforms and the need to increase domestic consumption in order to make the economy less dependent in the future on fixed investments, exports, and heavy industry. However, China has made only marginal progress toward these rebalancing goals. The new government of President XI Jinping has signaled a greater willingness to undertake reforms that focus on China's long-term economic health, including giving the market a more decisive role in allocating resources. In 2014 China agreed to begin limiting carbon dioxide emissions by 2030. China also implemented several economic reforms in 2014, including passing legislation to allow local governments to issue bonds, opening several state-owned enterprises to further private investment, loosening the one-child policy, passing harsher pollution fines, and cutting administrative red tape.

 

Source : CIA

 


Company Name & address

 

JIANGSU LIHUAI IRON & STEEL CO., LTD.

NO. 188 SOUTH XI’AN ROAD, HUAIAN, JIANGSU PROVINCE 223002 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 517-83066856/83036666

FAX: 86 (0) 517-83631344

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

DATE OF REGISTRATION                      : JUNE 11, 1993

REGISTRATION NO.                              : 320800400000141

LEGAL FORM                                       : CHINESE FOREIGN EQUITY JOINT VENTURE ENTERPRISE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                : JI YONGXIN (LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE)

REGISTERED CAPITAL                         : CNY 725,636,000

STAFF                                                  : 3,104

BUSINESS CATEGORY                         : MANUFACTURING & TRADING

REVENUE                                            : CNY 9,668,278,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2014)

EQUITIES                                             : CNY 2,468,374,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2014)

WEBSITE                                             : N/A

E-MAIL                                                 : N/A

PAYMENT                                            : AVERAGE

MARKET CONDITION                            : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION                         : FAIRLY STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND              : FAIRLY STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION                       : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                                 : CNY 6.36 = USD 1

 

Adopted abbreviations (as follows)

SC - Subject Company (the company inquired by you)

N/A – Not available

CNY – China Yuan Ren Min Bi

 

 

OPERATIONAL TREND & GENERAL REPUTATION

 

This section aims at indicating the relative positions of SC in respect of its operational trend & general reputation

 

Operational Trend:-                                             General Reputation:-

Upward                                                             Excellent

Steady                                                              Good

Fairly Steady                                                     Fairly Good

Ordinary                                                            Average

Fair                                                                   Fair

Stagnant                                                           Detrimental

Downward                                                         Not known

Not known                                                         Not yet be determined

Not yet be determined

 

 

LEGAL STATUS & HISTORY

 

SC was established as a Chinese foreign equity joint venture enterprise of PRC with State Administration of Industry & Commerce (SAIC) under registration No.: 320800400000141 on June 11, 1993.

 

SC’s Organization Code Certificate No.: 60847196-X

 

 

SC’s Tax No.: 32080060847196X

 

SC’s registered capital: CNY 725,636,000

 

SC’s paid-in capital: CNY 725,636,000

 

Registration Change Record:-

 

Date

Change of Contents

Before the change

After the change

2003-03-18

Registered Capital

USD 12,000,000

USD 29,980,000

Shareholder (s)

Nanjing Iron & Steel Group Jiangsu Huaigang Co., Ltd.

75%

Hong Kong Jiali International Enterprise Company

25%

Nanjing Iron & Steel Group Jiangsu Huaigang Co., Ltd.

75%

Luen Hing Shing Resources Limited (Hong Kong) 25%

2008-06-04

Shareholder (s)

Nanjing Iron & Steel Group Jiangsu Huaigang Co., Ltd.

75%

Luen Hing Shing Resources Limited (Hong Kong) 25%

Nanjing Iron & Steel Group Jiangsu Huaigang Co., Ltd.

75%

Fengrong Co., Ltd. (B.V.I.)

25%

2011-08-31

Registered Capital

USD 29,980,000

CNY 725,636,000

Shareholder (s) (% of Shareholding)

Nanjing Iron & Steel Group Jiangsu Huaigang Co., Ltd.

75%

Fengrong Co., Ltd. (B.V.I.)

25%

Fengrong Co., Ltd. (B.V.I.)

15%

Jiangsu Shagang Group Huaigang Special Steel Co., Ltd. 75%

Join Wealth Development Limited (Hong Kong)

10%

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Registration No.

000199

320800400000141

2015-6-17

Legal Representative

Lu Jinxiang

Ji Yongxin

 

Current Co search indicates SC’s shareholders & chief executives are as follows:-

 

Name of Shareholder (s)

 

% of Shareholding

Fengrong Co., Ltd. (B.V.I.)

15

Jiangsu Shagang Group Huaigang Special Steel Co., Ltd.

75

Join Wealth Development Limited (Hong Kong)

10

 

SC’s Chief Executives:-

 

Position

 

Name

Legal Representative, Chairman, and General Manager

Ji Yongxin

Director

Li Peisong

Ma Yi

Chen Shaohui

Supervisor

Wei Guo

Zhang Zhaobin

Cui Youquan

 

 

RECENT DEVELOPMENT

 

No recent development was found during our checks at present.

 

 

SHAREHOLDER CHART & BACKGROUND

 

Name                                                                                      % of Shareholding

 

Fengrong Co., Ltd.                                                                                 15

 

Jiangsu Shagang Group Huaigang Special Steel Co., Ltd.                         75

 

Join Wealth Development Limited (Hong Kong)                                         10

 

Jiangsu Shagang Group Huaigang Special Steel Co., Ltd.

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Jiangsu Shagang Group Huaigang Special Steel Co., Ltd. is located in southwest industrial area of Huaian, which is the hometown of beloved former premier Zhou Enlai, and covers an area of 3,150,000 square meters (4500 Mu). It crosses the Beijin-Hangzhou Grand Canal, and is close to Jinhu, Tongsan, Ninglian Highway and Xinchang Railway and the transportation is very convenient. The company’s predecessor – Qingjiang Iron & Steel Factory was established in October 1970 with 1,000,000 RMB investment from municipal government of Qingjiang City. The company changed its name toHuaiying Metallurgical Industry Company in April 1986 and in December 1996 the company was restructured as Jiangsu Huaigang Group Co. Ltd., based on which a provincial-level enterprise group – Jiangsu Huaigang Group was formed.

Registration No.: 320800000001951

Web: www.huaigang.com

 

Join Wealth Development Limited (Hong Kong)

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CR No.: 0958179

Legal Form: Private

Status: Live

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Ji Yongxin , Legal Representative, Chairman and General Manager

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Gender: M

ID# 420106196702155154

Age: 48

Qualification: University

Working experience (s):

 

At present, working in SC as legal representative, chairman and general manager

 

Director

-----------

Li Peisong

Ma Yi

Chen Shaohui

 

Supervisor

--------------

Wei Guo

Zhang Zhaobin

Cui Youquan

 

 

 

BUSINESS OPERATION

 

SC’s registered business scope includes manufacturing and selling bearing steel, spring steel, quality carbon steel, cold heading steel, low alloy steel, carbon steel, and steel bar; and exporting its products and technology.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling steel products.

 

SC’s products mainly include:

Bearing steel

Anchor chain round bar for Vessel

Alloy structure steel

Seamless tube billet for high pressure

Continuous casting billets

Corrosion resistant standard unit steel

Steel for cold heading and cold intrusion

Steel for fastening unit

 

SC sources its materials 100% from domestic market. SC sells 40% in domestic market and 60% to overseas market, mainly Southeast Asia.

 

The buying terms of SC include Check, T/T and Credit of 30-60 days. The payment terms of SC include Check, T/T, L/C and Credit of 30-60 days.

 

*Major Customers:

==============

L And H Threaded Rods Corp.

Shinsho Mexico Sa De Cv

 

Staff & Office:

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SC is known to have approx. 3,104 staff at present.

 

SC owns an area as its operating office and factory, but the detailed information is unknown.

 

 

RELATED COMPANY

 

SC is known to have 3 subsidiaries at present.

 

Hangzhou Huaite Iron & Steel Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Wuxi Huaite Materials Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Huai’an Jinxin Qiutuan Mining Co., Ltd.

 

 

 

 

PAYMENT

 

Overall payment appraisal: ( ) Excellent      ( ) Good      (X) Average      ( ) Fair      ( ) Poor      ( ) Not yet be determined

The appraisal serves as a reference to reveal SC's payments habits and ability to pay.  It is based on the 3 weighed factors: Trade payment experience (through current enquiry with SC's suppliers), our delinquent payment and our debt collection record concerning SC.

 

Trade payment experience: SC did not provide any name of trade/service suppliers and we have no other sources to conduct the enquiry at present.

 

Delinquent payment record: None in our database.

 

Debt collection record: No overdue amount owed by SC was placed to us for collection within the last 6 years.

 

 

BANKING

 

Basic Bank:

 

Bank of China Huaian Branch

 

AC#: 06858008091001

 

 

FINANCIALS

 

Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

As of Dec. 31, 2013

As of Dec. 31, 2014

Cash

136,467

64,245

Notes receivable

59,163

0

Accounts receivable

10,243

34,978

Advances to suppliers

302,621

76,341

Other receivable

2,177

264,039

Inventory

1,710,501

1,029,806

Deferred expenses

0

0

Other current assets

0

2,873

 

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Current assets

2,221,172

1,472,282

Long-term investment

43,015

43,015

Fixed assets

2,309,680

2,020,074

Construction in progress

20,892

4,729

Intangible assets

0

399

Long-term prepaid expenses

40,101

26,485

Deferred income tax assets

36,462

17,115

Other non-current assets

7,112

3,512

 

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Total assets

4,678,434

3,587,611

 

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Short-term loans

320,000

70,000

Notes payable

0

292,200

Accounts payable

750,476

617,416

Wages payable

58,205

55,581

Taxes payable

-31,635

9,477

Dividends payable

166,282

0

Advances from clients

12,232

32,088

Other payable

1,010,731

37,704

Other current liabilities

636

4,771

 

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Current liabilities

2,286,927

1,119,237

Non-current liabilities

0

0

 

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Total liabilities

2,286,927

1,119,237

Equities

2,391,507

2,468,374

 

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Total liabilities & equities

4,678,434

3,587,611

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

As of Dec. 31, 2013

As of Dec. 31, 2014

Revenue

10,304,901

9,668,278

     Cost of sales

10,204,743

9,436,736

     Taxes and surcharges

8,403

25,755

     Sales expense

11,685

18,055

     Management expense

18,116

16,707

     Finance expense

45,338

26,434

Non-operating income

5,202

888

     Non-operating expense

3,911

7,040

Profit before tax

-950

106,534

Less: profit tax

1,781

34,277

Profits

-2,731

72,257

 

Important Ratios

=============

 

As of Dec. 31, 2013

As of Dec. 31, 2014

*Current ratio

0.97

1.32

*Quick ratio

0.22

0.40

*Liabilities to assets

0.49

0.31

*Net profit margin (%)

-0.03

0.75

*Return on total assets (%)

-0.06

2.01

*Inventory / Revenue ×365

61 days

39 days

*Accounts receivable / Revenue ×365

1 day

2 days

*Revenue / Total assets

2.20

2.69

*Cost of sales / Revenue

0.99

0.98

 

 

FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 

PROFITABILITY: AVERAGE

The revenue of SC appears fairly good in its line.

SC’s net profit margin is average in 2014.

SC’s return on total assets is average in 2014.

SC’s cost of sales is fairly high, comparing with its revenue.

 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

The current ratio of SC is maintained in a normal level.

SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a fair level.

The inventory of SC appears average.

The accounts receivable of SC appears small.

SC’s short-term loans appear average.

SC’s revenue is in an average level, comparing with the size of its total assets.

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

The debt ratio of SC is average.

The risk for SC to go bankrupt is low.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fairly Stable.

 

 

CONCLUSIONS

 

SC is considered large-sized in its line with fairly stable financial conditions. Taking into consideration of SC’s good background, general performance, reputation as well as market conditions.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.65.22

UK Pound

1

Rs.99.93

Euro

1

Rs.71.67

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

KAS

 

 

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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