MIPL-Logo

3decades

 

MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

503870

Report Date :

20.04.2018

 

 

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

REPRESENTATIONS INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

78, Shenton Way, 28-01, 079120

 

 

Country :

Singapore

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2016

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

01.04.1972

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

197200380E

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited (Limited By Share)

 

 

Line of Business :

The Subject is principally engaged in tobacco merchant manufacturer's representatives, general agent and investment holding.

 

 

No. of Employees :

Not available

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

(Mira Inform has adopted New Rating mechanism w.e.f. 23rd January 2017)

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 

Credit Rating

Explanation

Rating Comments

A

Acceptable Risk

Business dealings permissible with moderate risk of default

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Slow but Correct

 

 

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

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(30.09.2017)

Current Rating

(31.12.2017)

Singapore

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low Risk

 

A2

Moderately Low Risk

 

B1

Moderate Risk

 

B2

Moderately High Risk

 

C1

High Risk

 

C2

Very High Risk

 

D

 


 

SINGAPORE - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Singapore has a highly developed and successful free-market economy. It enjoys a remarkably open and corruption-free environment, stable prices, and a per capita GDP higher than that of most developed countries. Unemployment is very low. The economy depends heavily on exports, particularly of electronics, petroleum products, chemicals, medical and optical devices, pharmaceuticals, and on Singapore’s vibrant transportation, business, and financial services sectors.

The economy contracted 0.6% in 2009 as a result of the global financial crisis, but has continued to grow since 2010. Growth from 2012-2017 was slower than during the previous decade, a result of slowing structural growth - as Singapore reached high-income levels - and soft global demand for exports. Growth recovered to 3.6% in 2017 with a strengthening global economy.

The government is attempting to restructure Singapore’s economy to reduce its dependence on foreign labor, raise productivity growth, and increase wages amid slowing labor force growth and an aging population. Singapore has attracted major investments in advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology production and will continue efforts to strengthen its position as Southeast Asia's leading financial and technology hub. Singapore is a signatory of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and a party to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations with nine other ASEAN members plus Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand. In 2015, Singapore formed, with the other ASEAN members, the ASEAN Economic Community.

 

Source : CIA

 


 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

REGISTRATION NO.

:

197200380E

COMPANY NAME

:

REPRESENTATIONS INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.

FORMER NAME

:

N/A

INCORPORATION DATE

:

01/04/1972

COMPANY STATUS

:

EXIST

LEGAL FORM

:

PRIVATE LIMITED (LIMITED BY SHARE)

LISTED STATUS

:

NO

REGISTERED ADDRESS

:

78, SHENTON WAY, 28-01, 079120, SINGAPORE.

BUSINESS ADDRESS

:

78, SHENTON WAY, 28-01, 079120, SINGAPORE.

TEL.NO.

:

65-63231800

FAX.NO.

:

65-63232939

CONTACT PERSON

:

PRASENJIT BHATTACHARYA ( DIRECTOR )

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY

:

TOBACCO MERCHANT MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVES, GENERAL AGENT AND INVESTMENT HOLDING

ISSUED AND PAID UP CAPITAL

:

4,930,000.00 ORDINARY SHARE, OF A VALUE OF SGD 6,053,000.00

SALES

:

USD 12,188,136 [2016]

NET WORTH

:

USD 4,816,623 [2016]

STAFF STRENGTH

:

N/A

BANKER (S)

:

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED

LITIGATION

:

CLEAR

FINANCIAL CONDITION

:

LIMITED

PAYMENT

:

SLOW BUT CORRECT

MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY

:

AVERAGE

COMMERCIAL RISK

:

LOW

CURRENCY EXPOSURE

:

MODERATE

GENERAL REPUTATION

:

SATISFACTORY

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

:

MARGINAL GROWTH

 

 

HISTORY / BACKGROUND

 

The Subject is a private limited company and is allowed to have a minimum of one and a maximum of forty-nine shareholders. As a private limited company, the Subject must have at least two directors. A private limited company is a separate legal entity from its shareholders. As a separate legal entity, the Subject is capable of owning assets, entering into contracts, sue or be sued by other companies. The liabilities of the shareholders are to the extent of the equity they have taken up and the creditors cannot claim on shareholders' personal assets even if the Subject is insolvent. The Subject is governed by the Companies Act and the company must file its annual returns, together with its financial statements with the Registrar of Companies.

The Subject is principally engaged in the (as a / as an) tobacco merchant manufacturer's representatives, general agent and investment holding.

 

The immediate and ultimate holding company of the Subject is ASIA RESOURCE CORPORATION PTE LTD, a company incorporated in SINGAPORE.

 

Share Capital History

Date

Issue & Paid Up Capital

13/04/2018

SGD 6,053,000.00

 

The major shareholder(s) of the Subject are shown as follows :

 

Current Shareholder(s) :

Name

Address

IC/PP/Loc No

Shareholding

(%)

ASIA RESOURCE CORPORATION PTE LTD

78, SHENTON WAY, 28-01 079120 ,SINGAPORE

198402056N

4,930,000.00

100.00

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

------

4,930,000.00

100.00

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

=====

+ Also Director

 

The Subject's interest in other companies (Subsidiaries/Associates) are shown as follow :


Local No

Country

Company

Status

(%)

As At

CAMBODIA

JPC (CAMBODIA) CO.,LTD

-

100.00

31/12/2016

CAMBODIA

JUNO PACIFIC (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD

-

100.00

31/12/2016

199409438H

SINGAPORE

JUNO PACIFIC PTE. LTD.

-

100.00

31/12/2016

MYANMAR

MERCOR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD

-

70.00

31/12/2016

199400369R

SINGAPORE

MYANMARCORP PTE LTD

-

51.00

31/12/2016

VIETNAM

REPRESENTATIONS INTERNATIONAL VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED.

-

100.00

31/12/2016

 

 

 

DIRECTORS


DIRECTOR 1

 

Name Of Subject

:

PATRICK

Address

:

JALAN RAYA PURI KEMBANGAN, KEDOYA GARDEN, E/27, JAKARTA BARAT, 11520, INDONESIA.

IC / PP No

:

A4962777

Nationality

:

INDONESIAN

Date of Appointment

:

02/07/2012



INTEREST CHECK

Interest in companies

:

see below

Interest in business

:

none in our databank

Former interest

:

none in our databank

INTEREST IN COMPANY

No

Local No

Company

Designation

App Date

Shareholding

Profit/(loss) After Tax

Financial Year

Status

As At

No.

%

1

198402056N

ASIA RESOURCE CORPORATION PTE LTD

Shareholder

-

180,000.00

0.55

SGD28,711,530.00

2016

-

13/04/2018

2

197200380E

REPRESENTATIONS INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.

Director

02/07/2012

0.00

-

USD(1,191,358.00)

2016

-

13/04/2018

 

DIRECTOR 2

 

Name Of Subject

:

CHEW LEONG CHEE

Address

:

6B, CLUNY PARK, 259615, SINGAPORE.

IC / PP No

:

S0690146H

Nationality

:

SINGAPOREAN

Date of Appointment

:

31/01/1977



INTEREST CHECK

Interest in companies

:

see below

Interest in business

:

none in our databank

Former interest

:

none in our databank

INTEREST IN COMPANY

No

Local No

Company

Designation

App Date

Shareholding

Profit/(loss) After Tax

Financial Year

Status

As At

No.

%

1

198402056N

ASIA RESOURCE CORPORATION PTE LTD

Director

07/06/1984

12,798,000.00

38.79

SGD28,711,530.00

2016

-

13/04/2018

2

197200380E

REPRESENTATIONS INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.

Director

31/01/1977

0.00

-

USD(1,191,358.00)

2016

-

13/04/2018

 

DIRECTOR 3

 

Name Of Subject

:

CHRISTOPHER LIM SIEW HOCK

Address

:

48, MEYER ROAD, 04-48, EQUATORIAL APARTMENTS, 437872, SINGAPORE.

Other Address(es)

:

5572-I,TMN.NOR MANSOR,JALAN TELIPOT, KOTA BHARU, KELANTAN, 15200 KOTA BHARU, KELANTAN, MALAYSIA.

IC / PP No

:

S1513620J/1513620J

Nationality

:

SINGAPOREAN

Date of Appointment

:

18/04/1990



INTEREST CHECK

Interest in companies

:

see below

Interest in business

:

none in our databank

Former interest

:

none in our databank

INTEREST IN COMPANY

No

Local No

Company

Designation

App Date

Shareholding

Profit/(loss) After Tax

Financial Year

Status

As At

No.

%

1

198402056N

ASIA RESOURCE CORPORATION PTE LTD

Director

01/08/1993

1,400,000.00

4.24

SGD28,711,530.00

2016

-

13/04/2018

2

404950P

FUJIYOSHI FOOD AND BEVERAGES SDN. BHD.

Director

06/10/1996

60,001.00

10.00

-

2016

Winding-Up by High Court

(0000-00-00)

26/03/2018

3

197200380E

REPRESENTATIONS INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.

Director

18/04/1990

0.00

-

USD(1,191,358.00)

2016

-

13/04/2018

 

DIRECTOR 4

 

Name Of Subject

:

CHARLIE NG HOW KIAT

Address

:

25, MOONSTONE LANE, 19-03, MOONSTONE RESIDENCES, 328465, SINGAPORE.

IC / PP No

:

S7041731F

Nationality

:

SINGAPOREAN

Date of Appointment

:

02/07/2012



INTEREST CHECK

Interest in companies

:

see below

Interest in business

:

none in our databank

Former interest

:

none in our databank

INTEREST IN COMPANY

No

Local No

Company

Designation

App Date

Shareholding

Profit/(loss) After Tax

Financial Year

Status

As At

No.

%

1

198402056N

ASIA RESOURCE CORPORATION PTE LTD

Director

26/06/2012

330,000.00

1.00

SGD28,711,530.00

2016

-

13/04/2018

2

197200380E

REPRESENTATIONS INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.

Director

02/07/2012

0.00

-

USD(1,191,358.00)

2016

-

13/04/2018

 

DIRECTOR 5

 

Name Of Subject

:

THANG KWEK MIN

Address

:

21B, JANSEN ROAD, 548414, SINGAPORE.

IC / PP No

:

S1066102A

Nationality

:

SINGAPOREAN

Date of Appointment

:

18/04/1990



INTEREST CHECK

Interest in companies

:

see below

Interest in business

:

none in our databank

Former interest

:

none in our databank

INTEREST IN COMPANY

No

Local No

Company

Designation

App Date

Shareholding

Profit/(loss) After Tax

Financial Year

Status

As At

No.

%

1

198402056N

ASIA RESOURCE CORPORATION PTE LTD

Director

24/04/1990

1,500,000.00

4.55

SGD28,711,530.00

2016

-

13/04/2018

2

197200380E

REPRESENTATIONS INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.

Director

18/04/1990

0.00

-

USD(1,191,358.00)

2016

-

13/04/2018



MANAGEMENT

 

 

1)

Name of Subject

:

PRASENJIT BHATTACHARYA

Position

:

DIRECTOR

 

 

AUDITOR

 

Auditor

:

HENG LEE SENG LLP

Auditor' Address

:

N/A

 

 

COMPANY SECRETARIES

 

1)

Company Secretary

:

TAN CHAY HOON

IC / PP No

:

S1563522C

Address

:

78, SHENTON WAY, 28-01, 079120, SINGAPORE.

 

 

BANKING


Banking relations are maintained principally with :

1)

Name

:

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED

 

 

ENCUMBRANCE (S)

 

Charge No

Creation Date

Charge Description

Chargee Name

Total Charge

Status

NULL

-

N/A

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED

SGD 600,000.00

Unsatisfied

8101855

21/05/1981

N/A

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED

-

Unsatisfied

8201705

15/05/1982

N/A

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED

SGD 300,000.00

Unsatisfied

9101049

18/03/1991

N/A

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED

-

Unsatisfied

 

 

CIVIL LITIGATION CHECK - SUBJECT COMPANY AS A DEFENDANT


* A check has been conducted in our databank against the Subject whether the subject has been involved in any litigation.

No legal action was found in our databank.

No winding up petition was found in our databank.

 

PAYMENT RECORD

 

 

SOURCES OF RAW MATERIALS:

Local

:

N/A

Overseas

:

N/A


The Subject refused to disclose its supplier information.

The Subject refused to provide any name of trade/service supplier and we are unable to conduct any trade enquiry. However, from financial historical data we conclude that :

OVERALL PAYMENT HABIT

Prompt 0-30 Days

[

]

Good 31-60 Days

[

]

Average 61-90 Days

[

X

]

Fair 91-120 Days

[

]

Poor >120 Days

[

]

 

 

CLIENTELE

 

Local

:

YES

Domestic Markets

:

SINGAPORE

Overseas

:

YES

Export Market

:

ASIA

Credit Term

:

N/A

Payment Mode

:

CHEQUES
TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER (TT)

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Services

:

TOBACCO MERCHANT MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVES, GENERAL AGENT AND INVESTMENT HOLDING

 

Branch

:

NO

Other Information:


The Subject is principally engaged in the (as a / as an) tobacco merchant manufacturer's representatives, general agent and investment holding.

The Subject established itself as a leading one-stop solution provider for cigarette manufacturers in South East Asia and China.

The Subject represents raw material and machinery suppliers for tobacco and cigarette manufacturing and provides technical consultancy to its clients.

The Subject has grown its presence in ASEAN markets as well as China, India, Middle East and Africa over the years.

The Subject offers a wide variety of services to the cigarette industry, representing leading tobacco producers and equipment manufacturers. From the supply of raw tobacco to the packaging of finished products, the Subject provides a high standard of products and services to its customers in Southeast Asia and China.


CURRENT INVESTIGATION

 

Latest fresh investigations carried out on the Subject indicated that :

Telephone Number Provided By Client

:

65-63231800

Current Telephone Number

:

65-63231800

Match

:

YES

Address Provided by Client

:

78 SHENTON WAY, 28-01 079120 SINGAPORE

Current Address

:

78, SHENTON WAY, 28-01, 079120, SINGAPORE.

Match

:

YES

 

Other Investigations


We have contacted one of the staff from the Subject and she provided some information.

The Subject refused to disclose its number of employees.


FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

 

Profitability

Turnover

:

Decreased

[

2012 - 2016

]

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

:

Increased

[

2012 - 2016

]

Return on Shareholder Funds

:

Unfavourable

[

(24.73%)

]

Return on Net Assets

:

Unfavourable

[

(25.45%)

]

The continuous fall in turnover could be due to the lower demand for the Subject's products / services.Higher losses before tax during the year could be due to the higher operating costs incurred. The Subject's unfavourable returns on shareholders' funds indicate the management's inefficiency in utilising its assets to generate returns.

Working Capital Control

Debtor Ratio

:

Unfavourable

[

80 Days

]

Creditors Ratio

:

Favourable

[

12 Days

]

The high debtors' ratio could indicate that the Subject was weak in its credit control. However, the Subject could also giving longer credit periods to its customers in order to boost its sales or to capture / retain its market share. The Subject had a favourable creditors' ratio where the Subject could be taking advantage of the cash discounts and also wanting to maintain goodwill with its creditors.

Liquidity

Liquid Ratio

:

Favourable

[

2.02 Times

]

Current Ratio

:

Favourable

[

2.02 Times

]

A minimum liquid ratio of 1 should be maintained by the Subject in order to assure its creditors of its ability to meet short term obligations and the Subject was in a good liquidity position. Thus, we believe the Subject is able to meet all its short term obligations as and when they fall due.

Solvency

Interest Cover

:

Unfavourable

[

(4,715.37 Times)

]

Gearing Ratio

:

Favourable

[

0.00 Times

]

The Subject incurred losses in the year. It did not generate sufficient income to service its interest.  If the situation does not improve, the Subject may be vulnerable to default in servicing the interest. The Subject had no gearing and hence it had virtually no financial risk. The Subject was financed by its shareholders' funds and internally generated fund. During the economic downturn, the Subject, having a zero gearing, will be able to compete better than those which are highly geared in the same industry.

Overall Assessment :

The Subject's losses could be attributed to the lower turnover which in turn could be the result of unfavourable market conditions. The Subject was in good liquidity position with its total current liabilities well covered by its total current assets. With its current net assets, the Subject should be able to repay its short term obligations. The Subject's interest cover was negative, indicating that it did not generate sufficient income to service its interest. If its result does not show impressive improvements or succeed obtaining short term financing or capital injection, it may not be able to service its interest and repay the loans. The Subject was a zero gearing company, it was solely dependant on its shareholders to provide funds to finance its business. The Subject has good chance of getting loans, if the needs arises.

Overall financial condition of the Subject : LIMITED

 

 

 

SINGAPORE ECONOMIC / INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

 

Major Economic Indicators :

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017*

 

Population (Million)

5.40

5.47

5.54

5.61

5.61

Gross Domestic Products ( % )

5.1

3.9

2.2

2.4

3.6

Consumer Price Index

2.4

1.0

(0.5)

(0.5)

0.6

Total Imports (Million)

466,762.0

463,779.1

407,767.9

398,372.0

403,300.0

Total Exports (Million)

513,391.0

518,922.7

476,285.4

468,552.0

466,900.0

 

Unemployment Rate (%)

1.9

1.9

1.9

2.1

-

Tourist Arrival (Million)

15.46

15.01

15.23

16.28

-

Hotel Occupancy Rate (%)

86.3

85.5

84.0

83.1

84.7

Cellular Phone Subscriber (Million)

1.97

1.98

1.99

-

-

 

Registration of New Companies (No.)

37,288

41,589

34,243

35,227

37,395

Registration of New Companies (%)

9.8

11.5

(17.7)

2.9

6.2

Liquidation of Companies (No.)

17,369

18,767

21,384

23,218

22,379

Liquidation of Companies (%)

(5.3)

8.0

13.9

8.6

(3.6)

 

Registration of New Businesses (No.)

22,893

35,773

28,480

27,120

22,148

Registration of New Businesses (%)

1.70

56.30

(20.39)

(4.78)

(18.33)

Liquidation of Businesses (No.)

22,598

22,098

26,116

35,866

24,344

Liquidation of Businesses (%)

0.5

(2.2)

18.2

37.3

(32.1)

 

Bankruptcy Orders (No.)

1,992

1,757

1,776

1,797

1,638

Bankruptcy Orders (%)

14.0

(11.8)

1.0

1.2

(8.9)

Bankruptcy Discharges (No.)

2,584

3,546

3,499

4,359

2,030

Bankruptcy Discharges (%)

37.4

37.2

(1.3)

24.6

(53.4)

 

INDUSTRIES ( % of Growth ) :

Agriculture

Production of Principal Crops

1.78

4.29

3.04

-

-

Fish Supply & Wholesale

(3.8)

(8.6)

(8.5)

(9.9)

-

 

Manufacturing #

Food, Beverages & Tobacco

97.9

99.4

100.0

103.7

110.3

Textiles

119.5

102.7

100.0

92.4

84.4

Wearing Apparel

334.1

212.6

100.0

83.4

88.2

Leather Products & Footwear

122.0

106.5

100.0

88.8

79.0

Wood & Wood Products

103.0

107.2

100.0

95.0

92.9

Paper & Paper Products

104.4

104.5

100.0

97.3

96.1

Printing & Media

113.8

105.968

100.0

85.1

73.1

Crude Oil Refineries

100.7

92.2

100.0

104.2

113.5

Chemical & Chemical Products

88.4

96.7

100.0

98.9

105.3

Pharmaceutical Products

101.421

109.4

100.0

113.8

96.0

Rubber & Plastic Products

109.497

109.2

100.0

91.4

93.7

Non-metallic Mineral

107.4

90.759

100.0

89.8

72.9

Basic Metals

77.2

99.3

100.0

106.2

108.3

Fabricated Metal Products

107.5

107.757

100.0

93.8

91.3

Machinery & Equipment

109.1

118.2

100.0

80.8

86.1

Electrical Machinery

87.4

97.871

100.0

101.5

111.7

Electronic Components

105.0

105.6

100.0

114.1

151.4

Transport Equipment

111.1

106.68

100.0

101.0

99.5

 

Construction

25.40

22.00

-

-

-

Real Estate

88.5

145.1

-

-

-

 

Services

Electricity, Gas & Water

6.70

6.50

-

-

-

Transport, Storage & Communication

9.80

14.20

-

-

-

Finance & Insurance

3.30

6.00

-

7.40

-

Government Services

6.50

6.30

-

-

-

Education Services

3.10

5.98

-

2.40

-

 

* Estimate / Preliminary

# Based on Index of Industrial Production (2015 = 100)



INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

 

INDUSTRY :

ECONOMY

In the fourth quarter of 2017, the economy grew by 3.6% on a year-on-year basis, moderating from the 5.5% growth in the previous quarter. The sectors which contributed the most to growth in the quarter were the manufacturing and finance & insurance sectors. For the whole of 2017, the economy expanded by 3.6%, higher than the 2.4% growth in 2016. All major sectors grew in 2017, with the exception of the construction sector. The manufacturing and finance & insurance sectors were the key contributors to overall GDP growth.

The manufacturing sector expanded by 4.8% in the fourth quarter 2017, slowing from the 19% surge in the third quarter. Growth was led by robust output expansions in the electronics and precision engineering clusters, which more than offset declines in the biomedical manufacturing and transport engineering clusters. For full year 2017, the manufacturing sector grew by 10%, higher than the 3.7% growth in 2016. Growth was primarily driven by the electronics and precision engineering clusters, while output declines in the biomedical manufacturing, transport engineering and general manufacturing clusters weighed on growth.

The services producing industries collectively expanded to 3.5% in the fourth quarter 2017, the same pace of growth as the previous quarter. Among the services sectors, the finance & insurance sector registered the strongest growth at 6.3%, followed by the information & communications (6.0%) and the transportation & storage (5.3%) sectors. Services producing industries as a whole expanded to 2.8% in full year 2017, faster than the 1.4% growth in 2016. All services sectors saw positive growth.

Among the services sectors, the transportation & storage and finance & insurance sectors registered the fastest pace of growth in 2017. Growth of the transportation & storage sector came in at 4.8%, a pickup from the 1.3% in 2016, largely due to stronger growth in the water transport and air transport segments. Similarly, the finance & insurance sector expanded by 4.8%, improving from the 1.6% growth in 2016. The robust performance of the sector was largely because of strong growth in the fund management segment, even as growth in the financial intermediation and insurance segments remained firm.

Besides, the construction sector contracted to 5.0%, extending the 9.3% decline in the third quarter 2017. The output of the sector was weighed down primarily by the weakness in private sector construction activities, as certified payments across all private construction segments declined. Meanwhile, the construction sector contracted to 8.4% in 2017, a reversal from the 1.9% growth in 2016. Output in the sector was primarily weighed down by the weakness in private sector construction works.

In the fourth quarter 2017, total demand rose by 4.9%, lower than the 5.5% growth in the preceding quarter. For the whole of 2017, growth in total demand came in at 4.4%, an improvement from the 1.6% in 2016. External demand was the key contributor to total demand growth (3.0 percentage-points), while the contribution from domestic demand was also positive (1.4 percentage-points).

Total domestic demand rose by 6.6 % in the fourth quarter 2017, following the 8.5% growth in the previous quarter. Growth was supported primarily by the build-up in inventories and also higher consumption expenditure. Gross fixed capital formation also contributed positively to total domestic demand growth in the quarter. For 2017 as a whole, total domestic demand increased by 5.4%, higher than the 3.1% expansion in 2016. Meanwhile, external demand rose by 4.2% in the fourth quarter 2017, similar to the 4.4% growth in the preceding quarter. The increase in external demand was primarily due to higher real merchandise exports. For the full year 2017, external demand grew at a faster pace of 4.1%, compared to the 1.1% growth in 2016.

Total consumption expenditure rose at a slower pace of 4.4% in the fourth quarter 2017, compared to the 5.7% expansion in the previous quarter. For the full year 2017, total consumption expenditure grew by 3.3%, an improvement from the 2.1% growth in 2016, on the back of faster growth in both public and private consumption. Public consumption expanded by 4.1%, compared to 3.5% in 2016, while private consumption grew by 3.1%, compared to 1.7% in the previous year. Expenditure on miscellaneous goods & services, recreation & culture and housing & utilities were the main contributors to private consumption growth.

Since November 2017, the outlook for global growth has improved slightly with the IMF upgrading its global growth forecast for 2018 to 3.9%, partly on the back of higher growth expected in the US due to the recently approved tax reforms. However, as compared to 2017, growth in most of Singapore’s key final demand markets such as the Eurozone, Japan, NIEs and ASEAN-5 is projected to moderate or remain unchanged in 2018. In the US, GDP growth is projected to improve further in 2018, supported by domestic demand and fiscal stimulus arising from the recently approved tax reforms, although there are uncertainties around the extent to which investments would respond to the tax reforms. On the other hand, growth in the Eurozone economy is projected to moderate in 2018, following the rebound seen in 2017. Growth will be underpinned by continued improvements in labour market conditions and largely accommodative monetary policies.

In Asia, China’s growth is also expected to ease in 2018 on the back of a slowdown in investment, even as consumption is likely to remain stable and provide support to growth. Meanwhile, growth in the key ASEAN economies is expected to remain firm in 2018, supported by sustained improvements in domestic demand as well as merchandise exports. On balance, the external demand outlook for Singapore is expected to be slightly weaker in 2018 as compared to 2017. Taking into account the global and domestic economic environments, Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has maintained the 2018 GDP growth forecast at “1.5 to 3.5%”. MTI’s central view is that growth will likely come in slightly above the middle of the forecast range, barring the materialisation of downside risks.

OVERALL INDUSTRY OUTLOOK : MARGINAL GROWTH



 

 

CREDIT RISK EVALUATION & RECOMMENDATION

 


Incorporated in 1972, the Subject is a Private Limited company, focusing on tobacco merchant manufacturer's representatives, general agent and investment holding. The Subject has been in business for over two decades. It has built up a strong clientele base and satisfactory reputation will enable the Subject to further enhance its business in the near term. The Subject is expected to enjoy a stable market shares. A paid up capital of SGD 6,053,000 allows the Subject to expand its business more comfortably. With a strong backing from its holding company, the Subject enjoys timely financial assistance should the needs arise.

Over the years, the Subject has penetrated into both the local and overseas market. The Subject has positioned itself in the global market and is competing in the industry. Its stable clientele base will enable the Subject to further enhance its business in the near term. Overall, we regard that the Subject's management capability is average. This indicates that the Subject has greater potential to improve its business performance and raising income for the Subject.

Due to the challenging market conditions, the Subject's business performance seems to be deteriorating and losses incurred. The Subject has generated an unfavourable return on shareholders' funds indicating that the management was inefficient in utilising its funds to generate return. The Subject is in good liquidity position with its current liabilities well covered by it current assets. Hence, it has sufficient working capital to meet its short term financial obligations. Being a zero geared company, the Subject virtually has no financial risk as it is mainly dependent on its internal funds to finance its business. Given a positive net worth standing at USD 4,816,623, the Subject should be able to maintain its business in the near terms.

The Subject's payment habit is average. With its adequate working capital, the Subject should be able to pay its short term debts.

The industry has reached its maturity stage and only enjoying a marginal growth. The steady growth of the country's economy will further enhance the industry activities. Thus, the Subject's future performance is very much depend on its marketing strategies in order to retain its position in the market.

Based on the above condition, we recommend credit be granted to the Subject normally.



PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

 

THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SINGAPORE FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS.

REPRESENTATIONS INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.

 

Financial Year End

2016-12-31

2015-12-31

2014-12-31

2013-12-31

2012-12-31

Months

12

12

12

12

12

Consolidated Account

Company

Company

Company

Company

Company

Audited Account

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

Unqualified Auditor's Report (Clean Opinion)

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

Financial Type

FULL

FULL

FULL

FULL

FULL

Currency

USD

USD

USD

USD

USD

TURNOVER

12,188,136

15,376,554

17,770,268

7,434,762

7,203,111

Other Income

1,274,467

1,484,884

1,189,773

2,180,148

1,176,336

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

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

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

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

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

Total Turnover

13,462,603

16,861,438

18,960,041

9,614,910

8,379,447

Costs of Goods Sold

(11,997,192)

(15,013,389)

(17,440,072)

(7,287,718)

(7,066,746)

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

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

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

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

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

Gross Profit

1,465,411

1,848,049

1,519,969

2,327,192

1,312,701

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

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

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

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

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

PROFIT/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

(1,226,255)

(245,820)

(473,618)

373,141

(1,005,336)

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

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

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

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

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

PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION

(1,226,255)

(245,820)

(473,618)

373,141

(1,005,336)

Taxation

34,897

-

0

(15,129)

37,000

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

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

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

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

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

PROFIT/(LOSS) AFTER TAXATION

(1,191,358)

(245,820)

(473,618)

358,012

(968,336)

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

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

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

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

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

RETAINED PROFIT/(LOSS) BROUGHT FORWARD

As previously reported

2,207,981

2,453,801

2,927,419

2,569,407

-

Prior year adjustment

-

-

-

-

3,537,743

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

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

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

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

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

As restated

2,207,981

2,453,801

2,927,419

2,569,407

3,537,743

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

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

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

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

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

PROFIT AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS

1,016,623

2,207,981

2,453,801

2,927,419

2,569,407

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

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

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

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

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

RETAINED PROFIT/(LOSS) CARRIED FORWARD

1,016,623

2,207,981

2,453,801

2,927,419

2,569,407

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

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

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

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

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

INTEREST EXPENSE (as per notes to P&L)

Lease interest

260

3,118

3,732

4,039

4,039

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

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

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

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

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

260

3,118

3,732

4,039

4,039

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

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

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

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

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

DEPRECIATION (as per notes to P&L)

48,009

94,649

144,614

149,948

166,228

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

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

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

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

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

Total Amortization And Depreciation

48,009

94,649

144,614

149,948

166,228

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE SHEET

 

REPRESENTATIONS INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.

 

ASSETS EMPLOYED:

FIXED ASSETS

68,423

108,624

140,953

254,594

372,271

LONG TERM INVESTMENTS/OTHER ASSETS

Subsidiary companies

1,130,391

1,453,951

1,003,713

967,547

320,954

Investment properties

1,278,772

1,131,856

1,210,837

1,534,203

1,423,429

Others

-

-

756,773

-

842,605

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

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

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

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

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

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS/OTHER ASSETS

2,409,163

2,585,807

2,971,323

2,501,750

2,586,988

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Others

25,041

26,997

26,997

26,997

26,997

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

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

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

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

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

TOTAL INTANGIBLE ASSETS

25,041

26,997

26,997

26,997

26,997

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

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

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

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

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

TOTAL LONG TERM ASSETS

2,502,627

2,721,428

3,139,273

2,783,341

2,986,256

CURRENT ASSETS

Stocks

-

130

130

130

130

Trade debtors

2,657,848

3,843,638

3,664,250

2,707,092

2,202,960

Other debtors, deposits & prepayments

132,591

236,535

314,245

-

9,613

Short term deposits

-

28,006

29,728

-

-

Amount due from subsidiary companies

772,939

650,875

192,784

-

-

Amount due from related companies

21

21

21

-

-

Cash & bank balances

1,019,687

1,101,969

1,005,257

1,530,826

644,365

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

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

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

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

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

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

4,583,086

5,861,174

5,206,415

4,238,048

2,857,068

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

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

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

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

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

TOTAL ASSET

7,085,713

8,582,602

8,345,688

7,021,389

5,843,324

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

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

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

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

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

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade creditors

401,794

838,923

389,216

819,320

445,415

Other creditors & accruals

25,231

4,527

-

338,908

93

Amounts owing to subsidiary companies

-

-

101,183

-

-

Provision for taxation

117,534

117,534

117,534

-

-

Lease payables

-

2,759

33,170

36,303

37,870

Other liabilities

1,724,531

1,575,981

1,413,128

978,756

690,330

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

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

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

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

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

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

2,269,090

2,539,724

2,054,231

2,173,287

1,173,708

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

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

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

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

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

NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)

2,313,996

3,321,450

3,152,184

2,064,761

1,683,360

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

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

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

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

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

LONG TERM LIABILITIES

Lease obligations

-

-

2,759

35,934

72,237

Deferred taxation

-

34,897

34,897

34,897

34,897

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

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

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

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

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

TOTAL LONG TERM LIABILITIES

-

34,897

37,656

70,831

107,134

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

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

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

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

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

TOTAL NET ASSETS

4,816,623

6,007,981

6,253,801

4,777,271

4,562,482

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

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

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

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

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

FINANCED BY:

SHARE CAPITAL

Ordinary share capital

3,800,000

3,800,000

3,800,000

1,849,852

1,849,852

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

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

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

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

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

TOTAL SHARE CAPITAL

3,800,000

3,800,000

3,800,000

1,849,852

1,849,852

RESERVES

General reserve

-

-

-

-

143,223

Retained profit/(loss) carried forward

1,016,623

2,207,981

2,453,801

2,927,419

2,569,407

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

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

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

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

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

TOTAL RESERVES

1,016,623

2,207,981

2,453,801

2,927,419

2,712,630

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

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

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

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

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

SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS/EQUITY

4,816,623

6,007,981

6,253,801

4,777,271

4,562,482

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL RATIO

 

REPRESENTATIONS INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.

 

TYPES OF FUNDS

Cash

1,019,687

1,129,975

1,034,985

1,530,826

644,365

Net Liquid Funds

1,019,687

1,129,975

1,034,985

1,530,826

644,365

Net Liquid Assets

2,313,996

3,321,320

3,152,054

2,064,631

1,683,230

Net Current Assets/(Liabilities)

2,313,996

3,321,450

3,152,184

2,064,761

1,683,360

Net Tangible Assets

4,791,582

5,980,984

6,226,804

4,750,274

4,535,485

Net Monetary Assets

2,313,996

3,286,423

3,114,398

1,993,800

1,576,096

PROFIT & LOSS ITEMS

Earnings Before Interest & Tax (EBIT)

(1,225,995)

(242,702)

(469,886)

377,180

(1,001,297)

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation And Amortization (EBITDA)

(1,177,986)

(148,053)

(325,272)

527,128

(835,069)

BALANCE SHEET ITEMS

Total Borrowings

0

0

2,759

35,934

72,237

Total Liabilities

2,269,090

2,574,621

2,091,887

2,244,118

1,280,842

Total Assets

7,085,713

8,582,602

8,345,688

7,021,389

5,843,324

Net Assets

4,816,623

6,007,981

6,253,801

4,777,271

4,562,482

Net Assets Backing

4,816,623

6,007,981

6,253,801

4,777,271

4,562,482

Shareholders' Funds

4,816,623

6,007,981

6,253,801

4,777,271

4,562,482

Total Share Capital

3,800,000

3,800,000

3,800,000

1,849,852

1,849,852

Total Reserves

1,016,623

2,207,981

2,453,801

2,927,419

2,712,630

GROWTH RATIOS (Year on Year) (%)

Revenue

(20.74)

(13.47)

139.02

3.22

(5.36)

Proft/(Loss) Before Tax

(398.84)

48.10

(226.93)

137.12

(171.04)

Proft/(Loss) After Tax

(384.65)

48.10

(232.29)

136.97

(172.89)

Total Assets

(17.44)

2.84

18.86

20.16

2.79

Total Liabilities

(11.87)

23.08

(6.78)

75.21

38.35

LIQUIDITY (Times)

Cash Ratio

0.45

0.44

0.50

0.70

0.55

Liquid Ratio

2.02

2.31

2.53

1.95

2.43

Current Ratio

2.02

2.31

2.53

1.95

2.43

WORKING CAPITAL CONTROL (Days)

Stock Ratio

0

0

0

0

0

Debtors Ratio

80

91

75

133

112

Creditors Ratio

12

20

8

41

23

SOLVENCY RATIOS (Times)

Gearing Ratio

0

0

0

0.01

0.02

Liabilities Ratio

0.47

0.43

0.33

0.47

0.28

Times Interest Earned Ratio

(4,715.37)

(77.84)

(125.91)

93.38

(247.91)

Assets Backing Ratio

1.26

1.57

1.64

2.57

2.45

PERFORMANCE RATIO (%)

Operating Profit Margin

(10.06)

(1.60)

(2.67)

5.02

(13.96)

Net Profit Margin

(9.77)

(1.60)

(2.67)

4.82

(13.44)

Return On Net Assets

(25.45)

(4.04)

(7.51)

7.90

(21.95)

Return On Capital Employed

(25.32)

(4.00)

(7.44)

7.74

(21.32)

Return On Shareholders' Funds/Equity

(24.73)

(4.09)

(7.57)

7.49

(21.22)

Dividend Pay Out Ratio (Times)

0

0

0

0

0

NOTES TO ACCOUNTS

Contingent Liabilities

0

0

0

0

0




 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

INR 65.68

UK Pound

1

INR 93.98

Euro

1

INR 81.30

SGD

1

INR 50.30

 

Note : Above are approximate rates obtained from sources believed to be correct

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

PRA

 

 

Report Prepared by :

SYL

                                                


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

Credit Rating

Explanation

Rating Comments

A++

Minimum Risk

Business dealings permissible with minimum risk of default

A+

Low Risk

Business dealings permissible with low risk of default

A

Acceptable Risk

Business dealings permissible with moderate risk of default

B

Medium Risk

Business dealings permissible on a regular monitoring basis

C

Medium High Risk

Business dealings permissible preferably on secured basis

D

High Risk

Business dealing not recommended or on secured terms only

NB

New Business

No recommendation can be done due to business in infancy stage

NT

No Trace

No recommendation can be done as the business is not traceable

 

NB is stated where there is insufficient information to facilitate rating. However, it is not to be considered as unfavourable.

 

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 are as follows:

 

·         Financial condition covering various ratios

·         Company background and operations size

·         Promoters / Management background

·         Payment record

·         Litigation against the subject

·         Industry scenario / competitor analysis

·         Supplier / Customer / Banker review (wherever available)

 

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL : This information is provided to you at your request, you having employed MIPL for such purpose. You will use the information as aid only in determining the propriety of giving credit and generally as an aid to your business and for no other purpose. You will hold the information in strict confidence, and shall not reveal it or make it known to the subject persons, firms or corporations or to any other. MIPL does not warrant the correctness of the information as you hold it free of any liability whatsoever. You will be liable to and indemnify MIPL for any loss, damage or expense, occasioned by your breach or non observance of any one, or more of these conditions

This report is issued at your request without any risk and responsibility on the part of MIRA INFORM PRIVATE LIMITED (MIPL) or its officials.