Brasil Modelos Automotiva Ltda. Report Date 2/8/2012A Av. Bernardino de Campos 98 1º ao 6º andares Caxias do Sul - RS 95090-170 Brazil TEL: 51 3888-6800 FAX: 51 3888-6840 DUNS: CNPJ: 91-460-9722 05.377.956/0001-20 OVERALL RISK SCORE 22 Financial Statement Date //2011A Calculated on a 6 point scale based on the information on Dun & Bradstreet's Data Base 1 MINIMAL Proceed & Extend Terms [2] LOW 3 AVERAGE 4 ABOVE AVERAGE 5 SIGNIFICANT 6 HIGH -- INSUFICIENT DATA Proceed Proceed Proceed, but Monitor Seek Guarantees C.O.D It's not possible to analyse Risk SIGNIFICANT ITEMS AND OTHER DATA Subject has experienced a significant decrease in profit.A A A SUMMARY The Subject has been scored in 12 Key Areas. A score was obtained for each section using the relevant scale. These scores were then weighted according to that section's overall importance in risk analysis. These Weighted Scores (WS) for each section are then calculated to obtain the average RISK SCORE. The following is a summary of the results obtained in each of the Key Areas: ITEM KEY AREA A B C D E F G H I J K L Payment severity Employees Taxes Protests Length of Operation ISO Certificate Net Worth Profitable Net Profit Growth Net Worth Growth Operating Margin Current Ratio Debt to Equity TOTAL AVERAGE RISK SCORE* SCORE 1 1 2 1 2 1 5 4 1 3 2 2 WEIGHT WEIGHT SCORE 10,0% 2,5% 12,5% 10,0% 2,5% 2,5% 10,0% 5,0% 5,0% 10,0% 10,0% 20,0% 0.1 0.025 0.25 0.1 0.05 0.025 0.5 0.2 0.05 0.3 0.2 0.4 2.2 2.2 - - INSUFICIENT DATA *FORMULA : Average Risk Score = Total Weight Score divided by Total Weight percentages used in the individual calculations. * Non Financial Itens * Financial Itens Note 1: The Overall Risk Score as shown on Page 1 is based on the average Risk Score. Also by taking into account significant items, it may be either upgraded or downgraded. TODOS OS DIREITOS SÃO RESERVADOS - É PROIBIDA A REPRODUÇÃO TOTAL OU PARCIAL DE QUALQUER FORMA OU POR QUALQUER MEIO. 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Therefore, the use of these informations by the contractor will be at his own risk and exclusive judgement. Dun & Bradstreet is not responsible for any indemnity for loss and damages resulting and/or related to the contents of this report. RATES INTERPRETATION 2009 2010 2011 Status ECONOMICAL STATUS TOTAL INDEBTED ((CL+LTL+FI) / NW) X 100 121,89% 129,48% 118,82% Better 98,96% 92,62% Better 12,06% Worse (The Company Owes 00,00% Of Its Net Worth) (The Bigger, The Worse) SHORT TERM DEBT-TO-EQUITY (CL / NW) X 100 75,28% (The Company Owes (Short Term) 00,00% Of Its Net Worth) (The Bigger, The Worse) GROSS MARGIN (GROSS INCOME/NET SALES) X 100 14,88% 13,94% (Indicates That The Gross Income/Loss Was 00,00% Of Net Sales) (The Bigger, The Better. In Case Of Losses, The Bigger, The Worse) OPERATING MARGIN (Net Operating Inc./Net Sales) X 100 12,24% 11,15% 9,97% Worse (Indicates The 00,00% Of Income/Loss Gained In Each Monetary Unit Of Sales Before Taxes And Interests) (The Bigger, The Better. In Case Of Losses, The Bigger, The Worse) RETURN ON ASSETS (NET INCOME/ASSETS) X 100 10,03% 9,52% 8,38% Worse (% Indicates The Efficiency Of The Administration In The Generation Of Profit With The Own Total Assets) (The Bigger, The Better. In Case Of Losses, The Bigger, The Worse) IP - INVENTORY PERIOD (INVENTORY/ANNUAL COSTS OF GOODS Better 35 38 37 SOLD) X 360 (Indicates That The Company, In Average Takes Approximately X Days To Sell Their Inventory) (The Bigger, The Worse) ACP - AVERAGE COLLECTION PERIOD (ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/NET Worse 75 74 76 SALES) X 360 (Indicates That The Company, In Average Receives Their Invoices With Approximately X Days) (The Bigger, The Worse) PT - PAYABLES TURNOVER (SUPPLIERS / PURCHASES) X 360 28 41 40 Worse (Indicates That The Company, In Average Takes Approximately X Days To Pay Their Purchases) (The Bigger, The Worse) FC - FINANCIAL CYCLE (IP + ACP - PT) 82 71 73 Worse (Indicates That The Company, In Average Needs Approximately X Days Of Financing Of The Working Capital) (The Bigger, The Worse) OC - OPERATING CYCLE (IP + ACP) 110 112 113 Worse (Indicates That The Company, In Average Needs Approximately X Days To Sell And Receive The Revenue) (The Bigger, The Worse) INVENTORY TURNOVER (NET SALES/INVENTORY) 12 11 11 Stable (Indicates That The Company Turns Its Inventories Within An Average Of Approximately 0 Times By Year) (The Bigger, The Better) ASSETS TURNOVER (NET SALES/ASSETS) 0,99 1,03 1,03 Stable (Indicates That Sales Were Higher Than 0 Times The Assets Value) (The Bigger, The Better) RETURN ON SALES (NET PROFIT/NET SALES)X100 10,09% 9,20% 8,13% Worse (%Indicates That The Net Profit/Loss Was 00,00% Out Of The Sales Amount) (The Bigger, The Better. In Case Of Losses, The Bigger, The Worse) SALES EVOLUTION ((LAST NET SALES/LAST BUT ONE NET SALES) X Worse -0,73% 18,50% 6,67% 100) - 100) (%Indicates That Sales Increased/Decreased) (The Bigger, The Better) RETURN ON NET WORTH (NET PROFIT/NW)X100 22,25% 21,84% 18,33% Worse (% Indicates That The Net Profit/Loss Was 00,00% Out Of The Net Worth Value) (The Bigger, The Better) FIXED WORTH (PERMANENT ASSETS/NW)X100 58,28% 69,67% (% Indicates That The Real State Was 00,00% Of The Nw) (The Smaller, The Better) 64,84% Better RATES INTERPRETATION 2009 2010 2011 Status 1,34 1,23 1,29 Better FINANCIAL STATUS GENERAL LIQUIDITY (CA+LTR)/(CL+LTL+FI) (Indicates The Payment Capacity Of The Company In The Short And Long Terms That For Each R$ 1,00 Of Debt, It Has R$ X To Pay Off) (The Bigger, The Better) CURRENT RATIO (CA/CL) 2,09 1,54 1,58 Better (Indicates The Payment Capacity Of The Company In The Short Terms That For Each R$ 1,00 Of Debt, It Has R$ X To Pay Off) (The Bigger, The Better) QUICK RATIO (CASH/BANKS+RECEIVABLE BILLS)/CL 1,85 1,32 1,37 Better (Indicates The Payment Capacity Of The Company In The Short Terms With No Dissolved Of Their Inventaries That For Each R$ 1,00 Of Debt, It Has R$ X To Pay Off) (The Bigger, The Better) CAPITAL STATUS THIRD PARTIES CAPITAL (CL+LTL+FI)/ (TOTAL LIABILITIES)X100 51,60% 52,76% 50,78% Better (% Indicates That The Third Parties Capital Financing The Company Corresponds To 0% Of The Total Liabilities) (The Bigger, The Worse) OWN CAPITAL ( 1 - THIRD PARTIES CAPITAL) x 100 48,40% (% Indicates That Its Own Capital Corresponds To 0%) (The Bigger, The Better) LEGEND STATUS MEANING Green Yellow Red Indigo Better Stable Worse Not Aplicable 47,24% 49,22% Better CHARTS NET WORTH EVOLUTION - VALUE EXPRESS R$ PROFIT EVOLUTION - VALUE EXPRESS R$ NET WORKING CAPITAL EVOLUTION - VALUE EXPRESS R$ CHARTS TOTAL INDEBTED EVOLUTION - RATIO RETURN ON SALES EVOLUTION - RATIO CURRENT RATIO EVOLUTION - RATIO RISK LEVEL from 1 (minor) to 6 (major) Risk Level Concept 5 or 6 Unfavorable 4 Alert 1 or 2 or 3 Favorable Risk Level=2 DUNS: 91-460-9722 Brasil Modelos Automotiva Ltda. FINANCIAL STATEMENT ASSETS: Cash Accounts Receivable Inventory Marketable Securit. Notes Receivable Prepaid Expenses Currency: (Reais) (CORP. LEG.) % (CORP. LEG.) % % (CORP. LEG.) % % 12/31/2009 CS 12/31/2010 CS VAR 12/31/2011 CS VAR 6.416.000 1 53.212.000 4 729 54.436.000 4 2 249.708.000 21 291.175.000 21 17 317.381.000 22 9 99.835.000 8 127.382.000 9 28 135.025.000 9 6 349.573.000 29 254.926.000 19 -27 270.897.000 18 6 11.371.000 1 30.245.000 2 166 32.967.000 2 9 31.071.000 3 2.000.000 0 -94 2.087.000 0 4 Other Credits 107.223.000 9 152.495.000 11 42 171.557.000 12 13 CURRENT ASSETS 855.197.000 71 911.435.000 67 7 984.350.000 67 8 30.944.000 3 41.319.000 3 34 46.277.000 3 12 Investments 222.573.000 19 301.174.000 22 35 316.534.000 22 5 Real Estate 91.117.000 8 112.180.000 8 23 115.545.000 8 3 2.000.000 0 2.000.000 0 0 1.930.000 0 -4 315.690.000 26 415.354.000 30 32 434.009.000 30 4 1.368.108.000 100 14 1.464.636.000 100 7 LONG TERM RECEIVABLE Differed Assets PERMANENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS 1.201.831.000 100 LIABILITIE: Suppliers 78.395.000 7 141.982.000 10 81 149.507.000 10 5 147.016.000 12 238.265.000 17 62 252.561.000 17 6 Fiscal Obligations 44.953.000 4 20.917.000 2 -53 21.821.000 1 4 Accounts Payable 98.605.000 8 124.725.000 9 26 129.465.000 9 4 Owing Banks Dividen. Particip. 6.031.000 1 40.497.000 3 571 41.712.000 3 3 32.748.000 3 23.615.000 2 -28 24.871.000 2 5 CURRENT LIABILITIES 407.748.000 34 590.001.000 43 45 619.937.000 42 5 LONG TERM LIABILIT 212.452.000 18 131.942.000 10 -38 123.869.000 8 -6 40.000.000 3 50.000.000 4 25 51.500.000 4 3 450.000.000 37 450.000.000 33 0 450.000.000 31 0 Reserves 71.631.000 6 116.165.000 8 62 187.374.000 13 61 Retained Earnings 20.000.000 2 30.000.000 2 50 31.956.000 2 7 541.631.000 45 596.165.000 44 10 669.330.000 46 12 1.201.831.000 100 1.368.108.000 100 14 1.464.636.000 100 7 1.404.676.000 100 1.677.970.000 100 19 1.783.682.000 100 6 -210.181.000 -15 -262.391.000 -16 25 -273.674.000 -15 4 Provisions/Oblig. Diferred Income Capital NET WORTH TOTAL LIABILITIES PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT Gross Sales Deductions Net Sales Cost of Goods Sold 1.194.495.000 85 1.415.579.000 84 19 1.510.008.000 85 7 -1.016.655.000 -72 -1.218.159.000 -73 20 1.327.793.000 74 209 Gross Income 177.840.000 13 197.420.000 12 11 182.215.000 10 -8 Sales Expenses -56.263.000 -4 -73.311.000 -4 30 -74.997.000 -4 2 -42.778.000 -3 -43.467.000 -3 2 -44.510.000 -2 2 -135.518.000 -10 -98.419.000 -6 -27 -101.371.000 -6 3 7 Admin. Expenses Financial Expenses Financial Revenue Other Op. Exp/Rev. 174.684.000 12 144.426.000 9 -17 154.825.000 9 -3.864.000 -0 -10.503.000 -1 172 -10.692.000 -1 2 114.101.000 8 116.146.000 7 2 105.470.000 6 -9 32.164.000 2 41.761.000 2 30 45.144.000 3 8 146.265.000 10 157.907.000 9 8 150.614.000 8 -5 -684.000 -0 -118.000 -0 -83 -120.000 -0 2 Pre-Tax Income 145.581.000 10 157.789.000 9 8 150.494.000 8 -5 Income Tax Prov. -25.053.000 -2 -27.527.000 -2 10 -27.802.000 -2 1 Net Income 120.528.000 9 130.262.000 8 8 122.692.000 7 -6 Working Capital 447.449.000 -28 364.413.000 Partial Oper. Income Equity Earnings Net Operating Income Non-Operat Income 321.434.000 13 Printed on : 2/8/2012 RATING : 5A 3 Also Branches D-U-N-S: 91-460-9722 Brasil Modelos Automotiva Ltda. "Modelos Automotiva" SUBSIDIARY OF: Brasil Modelos Electric Ltda. Caxias do Sul - RS Brazil Av. Bernardino de Campos 98 1º ao 6º andares Paraíso CGC/CNPJ: 05.377.956/0001-20 95090-170 - Caxias do Sul - RS Brazil SIC # 2211 Mfr. of auto parts such junctions, and bodies Post Office Box: 485. Tel.: (51) (51) Home Page: E-mail : 3888-6800 3888-6801 Fax: (51) (51) axl, 3888-6840 3888-6839 www.bmautomotiva.com.br [email protected] Values are expressed in Real (R$), unless otherwise stated. ============================================================================ SUMMARY STARTED CONTROL ORIGIN EMPLOYEES IMPORTS EXPORTS PAYMENTS C.E.O.: :1994 :1994 :NATIONAL :3.968 :YES :YES :PROMPT TO SLOW TREND SALES NET WORTH CAPITAL CONDITION HISTORY PROTESTS Marcelo Guastavino :DOWNWARD :US$ 803,195,744 (12/11) :US$ 356,026,595 (12/11) :R$ 450,000,000 (6/08) :SATISFACTORY :BUSINESS :NO President Director PERFIL The Rating 5A results from an analysis of the Company's Financial Capacity, determining its Net Worth to be US$ 50,000,000 or more. The Rating 3 represents the General Credit Appraisal of the Company considering it to be SATISFACTORY as per the analysis of the significant credit items, indicating an average or higher risk factor. RESULT OF THE LAST FINANCIAL PERIOD: According to the Financial Statement(s) of 12 31, 2011, subject closed the period with PROFIT, and presented the following Ratios: Current Ratio : 1.58 Debt to Equity : 118.82 Quick Ratio : 1.37 Collection Period : 75.66 TREND Compared with the previous period, Subject's general trend was downward based on the following appraisal: SALES: decreased. NET WORTH: remained stable. PROFIT: decreased. ========================================================================== PUBLIC FILING(S) On JAN 24, 2012, no occurrences were observed on a national level. ========================================================================== AREA MANAGEMENT Mr. José Eduardo de Oliveira Mr. Jeferson Vicente Finance Director Director ========================================================================= PAYMENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------PAYING HIGHEST LAST HIGH SALES LAST RECORD PURCHASE PURCHASE CREDIT TERMS PURCHASE ------------------------------------------------------------------------1/12 Prompt 187,200 30,000 28 D(A) 12/10 1/12 Prompt 14,982 5,255 35 D(B) 12/10 1/12 Prompt 800,000 60,000 45 D(C) 12/10 1/12 Prompt 153,245 153,245 761,820 30 D(D) 12/10 6/11 Prompt 100,000 25,000 30 D(E) 6/10 6/11 Prompt 21,230 21,230 28 D(F) 8/10 6/11 Prompt 14,670 9,151 30 D(G) 6/10 --------------------------------------------------------------------------(A) Good Opinion. Credit Limit: R$ 250,000.00. (B) Good Opinion. (C) Good Opinion. (D) Optimum Opinion. Credit Limit: R$ 900,000.00. (E) Good Opinion. (F) Good Opinion. (G) Good Opinion. Credit Limit: R$ 300,000.00. A D&B obtains payment references from local and international suppliers. References listed may be from either or both sources. Amounts may be rounded to the nearest figure in prescribed ranges. =============================================================================== PAYMENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------HIGH LAST PAY DESCRIPTION CURR CREDIT NOW OWES PAST DUE TERMS SALES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------09/10 Prompt USD 500 1,600 0 Net 30 09/10 *1 10/10 Ppt Slow 2/15 USD 5,600 3,500 2,200 Net 38 08/10 *1 12/10 Ppt Slow USD 10,000 3,500 2,000 Net 15 10/10 *1 01/11 Prompt USD 1,700 46,500 0 Net 28 02/11 *1 02/11 Slow 15/30 USD 2,300 1,300 800 Net 30 12/10 *3 03/11 Prompt USD 2,500 10,500 0 Net 28 01/11 *1 04/11 Slow 5/15 USD 3,000 1,500 1,100 Net 30 04/11 *3 *1 *1 *1 *1 *3 *1 *3 = = = = = = = Conceito Conceito Conceito Conceito Conceito Conceito Conceito Bom Bom Bom Bom Regular Bom Regular Payment references contained in this report may have been obtained from the same source in different months and monetary units. In come instances, payment beyond terms can be the result of disputes over merchandise, lost invoices, etc. AVERAGE PAYMENTS IN BRAZIL International Risk and Payment Review, a unique Dun and Bradstreet Publication covering 122 countries worldwide, reported in April 2011: A) The local delays in payment average 0-1 month, and B) the foreign exchange bank delays average 0-1 month. For more information concerning this publication please contact your local Dun and Bradstreet representative. =========================================================================== BANKS Subject operates with the following bank(s): Bank references were declined. Bank Branch City/State : : : Banco Bradesco S.A. Caldas Flores 2028 Caxias do Sul - RS - Brazil Bank references were declined. Bank Branch City/State : : : Banco do Brasil S.A. Barão de Limão 3305 Caxias do Sul - RS - Brazil Bank references were declined. Bank Branch City/State : : : Banco Itaú S.A. Maria Carolina 0003 Caxias do Sul - RS - Brazil Bank references were declined. Bank Branch City/State : : : Citibank N.A. Sete Quedas 0011 Caxias do Sul - RS - Brazil Bank references were declined. Bank Branch City/State : : : Unibanco União de Bancos Brasileiros S.A. Bom Jardim 0252 Caxias do Sul - RS - Brazil ========================================================================== FINANCE On January 24, 2012, the, Finance Director, Mr. José Eduardo de Oliveira confirmed the general data in this report. Refer to the attached financial statement(s) analysis of DEC 31, 2011, DEC 31, 2010 and DEC 31, 2009. informed average annual purchasing is R$ 700,000,000.00. MONTHLY PURCHASE -----------------------------------------------MON YEAR MONTHLY PURCHASE -----------------------------------------------JAN 2011 R$ 45,658,624.32 FEB 2011 R$ 47,698,765.62 MAR 2011 R$ 47,659,875.65 APR 2011 R$ 48,587,695.98 MAY 2011 R$ 47,987,524.65 JUN 2011 R$ 49,875,325.65 JUL 2011 R$ 48,652,457.65 AUG 2011 R$ 50,584,725.65 SEP 2011 R$ 52,987,524.51 OCT 2011 R$ 54,987,356.82 NOV 2011 R$ 65,698,752.65 DEC 2011 R$ 55,263,659.88 -----------------------------------------------Subject also estimated that the average annual sales is R$ 2,100,000,000.00. MONTHLY SALES -----------------------------------------------MON YEAR MONTHLY SALES -----------------------------------------------JAN 2011 R$ 99,830,833.00 FEB 2011 R$ 110,484,567.00 MAR 2011 R$ 105,665,246.00 APR 2011 R$ 120,597,465.00 MAY 2011 R$ 108,745,626.00 JUN 2011 R$ 110,574,214.00 JUL 2011 R$ 175,991,421.00 AUG 2011 R$ 149,999,411.00 SEP 2011 R$ 168,620,430.00 OCT 2011 R$ 155,990,436.00 NOV 2011 R$ 175,987,695.00 DEC 2011 R$ 195,482,656.00 -----------------------------------------------INSURANCE: Subject has the following insurance policy(ies): miscellaneous risks covering managerial for an amount equal to R$ 544,251,000.00 with Itaú Seguros S/A for a/an annual period, maturity date on December 31, 2012. Subject has the following insurance policy(ies): fire risk covering managerial for an amount equal to R$ 350,000.00 with Porto Seguro Cia. de Seguros Gerais for a/an annual period, maturity date on. Subject has the following insurance policy(ies): miscellaneous risks covering machinery & equipment for an amount equal to R$ 985,256,000.00 with Bradesco Seguros S/A for a/an annual period, maturity date on October 5, 2012. Subject has facilities at caption address: headquarters, in own real estate, with a built area of 25.547 square meters, built on steel, metal plate e concrete, on land of 37.500 square meters. Real estate estimated value R$ 49,700,000.00. The company still owns 01 branch(es). Plant, Rua Carlos Maisson Weber, 2.630, Campiraíba, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, C.G.C. : 05377956000733, with a built area of 7.852 square meters, on land of 12.569 square meters, R$ 5.569.856, estimated value. Subject uses 05 third party real estate(s) at: Plant, Av. Fernando Stecca, 780 Zona Industrial, Campinas - SP, Brazil, built area of 18.752 square meters, on land of 22.350 square meters, (rented), value not mentioned. Plant, Rua Ricardo Bruno Albarus, 201, Pavilhão B Distrito Industrial, Caxias do Sul - RS, Brazil, built area of 7.685 square meters, on land of 12.369 square meters, (rented) monthly rent: R$ 14.556. Administration office and plant, Rua Eugênio Bellotto, 200, Pavilhão B Vila Liviero, Diadema - SP, Brazil, built area of 6.897 square meters, on land of 9.658 square meters, (rented), value not mentioned. Plant, Av. Roberto Gordon, 449/459 Piraporinha, São Paulo - SP, Brazil, built area of 17.365 square meters, on land of 21.569 square meters, (rented) monthly rent: R$ 9.453. Plant, Av. Brasil, 5.370, Marg. BR 277, Km 121 Guabiroba, Curitiba - PR, Brazil, built area of 11.365 square meters, on land of 15.452 square meters, (rented) monthly rent: R$ 7.658. ========================================================================== HISTORY Limited Liability Company, started on January 1, 1994 and registered at the State Commerce Registration Office of Rio Grande do Sul on December 1, 2006. Capital presently amounts to R$ 450,000,000.00 and is fully paid-in. Total common shares: Total preferred shares: The last capital increase was on June 13, 2008. Capital distribution is as follows: SHAREHOLDER(S) Brasil Modelos Electric Ltda. Brasil Modelos Equipamentos Ltda. Brasil Modelos Industrial Ltda. Total % (%/CAPITAL) 66.78000% 25.20000% 08.02000% -----------100.00000% OPERATIONS START UP: Activities started on January 1, 1994, under company name: Brasil Automotiva Ltda., on São Paulo, SP. Incorporated: Modelos Industrial Ltda. - (DUNS: 91-180-6357)., on November 1, 2003, with C.G.C. 00389114000167. Incorporated: Brasil Modelos Faróis Ltda. - (DUNS: 89-712-3775)., in November 2006, with C.G.C. 92758885000191. Changed company name to Brasil Modelos Automotiva Ltda., on December 1, 2006. Registrated under NIRE 35.212.588.400 (São Paulo/SP). On March 12,1998, the subject relocating the HQ to Rio Grande do Sul. ========================================================================== PARENT COMPANY Company Name Headquarters C.G.C. D-U-N-S Founded LOB Participation : : : : : : : Brasil Modelos Electric Ltda. Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil. 43.591.324/0001-88 90-806-5031 1972 Mfr. of auto parts such axl, junctions, and bodies 66.78000% Subsidiary of: Brasil Modelos Corporation, UK - (DUNS: 30-504-6555). =========================================================================== SHAREHOLDERS Company Name Headquarters C.G.C. D-U-N-S Founded LOB Participation : : : : : : : Brasil Modelos Equipamentos Ltda. Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil. 51831861000175 90-940-7887 1967 Holding Company. 25.20000% Company Name Headquarters C.G.C. D-U-N-S Founded LOB Participation : : : : : : : Brasil Modelos Industrial Ltda. Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil. 90265675000182 95-120-3094 1994 Holding company. 08.02000% ========================================================================== SUBSIDIARY(IES) Known subsidiaries are listed below: Company name Head office C.G.C. D-U-N-S LOB Foundation Participation : : : : : : : Brasil Modelos Comercial Ltda. Diadema, SP, Brazil. 49.769.274/0001-88 89-673-1589 wholesaler and retailer of auto parts. 2001 99.99000% Company name Head office C.G.C. D-U-N-S LOB Foundation Participation : : : : : : : Brasil Modelos Indústria e Comércio de Autopeças Ltda. Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil. 47.963.516/0001-85 91-875-2355 Mfr. of auto parts such axl, junctions, and bodies 1989 99.99000% =========================================================================== AFFILIATED COMPANY(IES) The affiliate company is: Company name : Brasil Modelos Metalúrgica Ática Ltda. Head office C.G.C. D-U-N-S LOB Foundation Participation : : : : : : Diadema, SP, Brazil. 46779873000141 91-647-0544 Mfr. of auto parts such axl, junctions, and bodies 1985 33.33000% ========================================================================== GROUP The subject is a member of the Brasil Modelos Group. Known members of the Group are: Automotiva Corporation., London, United Kingdom C.G.C. : 47.809.374/0001-25 (D-U-N-S : 30-504-6555) Brasil Modelos Automotiva Ltda., Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil C.G.C. : 01.485.092/0001-00 (D-U-N-S : 91-460-9722) Brasil Modelos Electric Ltda., Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil C.G.C. : 43.591.324/0001-88 (D-U-N-S : 90-806-5031) Brasil Modelos Equipamentos Ltda., Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil C.G.C. : 51.831.861/0001-75 (D-U-N-S : 90-940-7887) Brasil Modelos Industrial Ltda., Gravataí, RS, Brazil C.G.C. : 90.265.675/0001-82 (D-U-N-S : 95-120-3094) Brasil Modelos Comercial Ltda., Diadema, SP, Brazil C.G.C. : 49.769.274/0001-88 (D-U-N-S : 89-673-1589) Brasil Modelos Indústria e Comércio de Autopeças Ltda., Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil C.G.C. : 47.963.516/0001-85 (D-U-N-S : 91-875-2355) Brasil Modelos Metalúrgica Ática Ltda., Diadema, SP, Brazil C.G.C. : 46.779.873/0001-41 (D-U-N-S : 91-647-0544) =========================================================================== ANTECEDENTS Mr. Marcelo Guastavino, President Director, ID# M-1.007.996(R.G.) and C.P.F.# 02532360020, married, born on October 30, 1960, native of Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. University degree in Accounting Sciences.University degree in Business Administration. Entered the subject in 1998. Is active in the company's daily activities. Mr. José Eduardo de Oliveira, Finance Director, ID# 700.056.9058(R.G.) and C.P.F.# 18581692087, married, born on January 13, 1953, native of Brazil. University degree in Accounting Sciences. Present Connections: Director of Brasil Modelos S/A Indústria e Comércio., D-U-N-S 89-702-3746, Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil, since October 3 , 1979, holds 10,00% of the capital. Entered the subject in 1997. Is active in the company's daily activities. Mr. Jeferson Vicente, Director, ID# 5.093.755(R.G.) and C.P.F.# 98825578899, married, born on December 31, 1965, native of Brazil. University degree in Economics. Entered the subject in 1998. Is active in the company's daily activities. ========================================================================== OPERATIONS Manufacturer of auto parts such as: suspension joint (pivot), steering bar and reaction. drag link, engines bushings, stringers, steering terminals, stay stabilizing bar, 100%. Has certificate ISO 9001, granted by SGS System Certification, ISO 14001 granted by ABS-American Bureau of Shipping Quality Evaluations., with expiration on 07/14/2012, and ISO 16949 granted by DNV-Det Norske Veritas Classification, with expiration on 08/23/2012. Main trademark: Brasil Modelos, auto parts, 100%. Products are sold in the following market(s): national and international. Internationally: Germany. United States. Mercosul. National sales terms: credit sale for 30 days (76%); cash (04%). International sales terms: on credit for 30-60 days (20%). Keeps a portfolio of 1800 customers, being 436 customers. . Purchases from the following market(s): national and international. Internationally: United States. Mercosul. Nationwide purchase terms: credit sale for 28-30 days (95%). International purchase terms: on credit for 90 days (05%);. Employs in its activities 3,968 person(s). 551 in this location =========================================================================== MAIN CUSTOMERS Sells mainly to: General Motors do Brasil Ltda., São Caetano do Sul - SP, Brazil, (08.45)%. Ford Motor Company do Brasil Ltda., São Bernardo do Campo - SP, Brazil, (12.65)% Volkswagen do Brasil Ltda., São Bernardo do Campo - SP, Brazil, (05.98)%. Mercedes Benz do Brasil Ltda., São Bernardo do Campo - SP, Brazil, (13.66)%. Scania Latin América Ltda., São Bernardo do Campo - SP, 06.87, Brazil. Volvo do Brasil Veículos Ltda., Curitiba - PR, Brazil, (03.98)%. Affinia Automotiva Ltda., Osasco - SP, Brazil, (07.65)%. Fiat Automóveis S/A., Belo Horizonte - MG, 06.65, Brazil. Tritec Motors Ltda., Campo Largo - PR, Brazil, (08.99)%. Toyota do Brasil Ltda., São Bernardo do Campo - SP, Brazil, (06.47)%. =========================================================================== MAJOR SUPPLIERS Purchases mainly from: Aços Villares Ltda., São Paulo - SP, Brazil. Armco do Brasil S/A., São Paulo - SP, Brazil. Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional - CSN., Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil. Fagor - Fundição Brasileira S/A., Extrema - MG, Brazil. Gerdau Aços Especiais S/A., Charquadas - RS, Brazil. Metalúrgica Osan Ltda., Indaiatuba - SP, Brazil. Maxion Componentes Automotivos S/A., Cruzeiro - SP, Brazil. Multimetal - Indústria Metalúrgica Ltda., Cambé - PR, Brazil. Rolamentos Schaeffler do Brasil S/A., Sorocaba - SP, Brazil. Sifco S/A., Jundiaí - SP, Brazil. Timken do Brasil Com. e Indústria Ltda., São Paulo - SP, Brazil. Tupy Fundições Ltda., Joinville - SC, Brazil. V & M do Brasil S/A. - (Mannesmann)., Belo Horizonte - MG, Brazil. International Trade Winds LLC., Miami, Florida, United States. ========================================================================== LOCATION Headquarters situated at caption address, in own real estate, with a built area of 25547 square meters, built on steel, metal plate and concrete, in a building site of 37.500 square meters. Subject owns 05 branch(es) in third party real estate. Plant, Av. Fernando Stecca, 780 Zona Industrial, Campinas - SP, Brazil, C.G.C. : 05.377.956/0002-39, phone : (15) 3238-6000, fax : (15) 3238-6001 (rented), value not mentioned, # employees 687. I.E.: 669.310.867.112 Plant, Rua Ricardo Bruno Albarus, 201, Pavilhão B Distrito Industrial, Caxias do Sul - RS, Brazil, C.G.C. : 05.377.956/0003-09, phone : (51) 3489-3000, fax : (51) 3489-3300 (rented), # employees 419. (I.E.: 057/0150728) Administration office and plant, Rua Eugênio Bellotto, 200, Pavilhão B Vila Liviero, Diadema - SP, Brazil, C.G.C. : 05.377.956/0004-82, phone : (11) 6331-8526, fax : (11) 946-0643 (rented), value not mentioned, # employees 662. (I.E.: 102.143.946.111) Plant, Av. Roberto Gordon, 449/459 Piraporinha, São Paulo - SP, Brazil, C.G.C. : 05.377.956/0004-56, phone : (11) 4071-1411, fax : (11) 4071-2881 (rented), # employees 863. (I.E.: 286.008.309.110) Plant, Av. Brasil, 5.370, Marg. BR 277, Km 121 Guabiroba, Curitiba - PR, Brazil, C.G.C. : 05.377.956/0006-85, phone : (41) 2104-8800, fax : (41) 2104-8812 (rented), # employees 428. Subject has 01 branch(es) in own real estate. Plant, Rua Carlos Maisson Weber 2.630, Campiraíba, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil, C.G.C. : 05.377.956/0007-33, phone : (21) 3255-6589, fax : (21) 3256-5623, # employees 358. ============================================================================= COMPARATIVE FIGURES (values are in US$ Dollar) Current Asset Fixed Assets Total Assets Current. Liab Long Term Lia Net Worth Net Sales 12/31/2009 CORP.LEG. 491.492.528 181.431.034 690.707.471 234.337.931 122.098.850 311.282.183 597.247.500 12/31/2010 CORP.LEG. 549.057.228 250.213.253 824.161.445 355.422.289 79.483.132 359.135.542 852.758.433 %VAR 11 37 19 51 -34 15 42 12/31/2011 CORP.LEG. 523.590.425 230.855.851 779.061.702 329.753.723 65.887.765 356.026.595 803.195.744 %VAR -4 -7 -5 -7 -17 -0 -5 Gross Profit Net Profit Working Capit %VAR 88.920.000 69.268.965 257.154.597 118.927.710 78.471.084 193.634.939 33 13 -24 96.922.872 65.261.702 193.836.702 -18 -16 0 = PERCENTAGE OF GROWTH FROM YEAR TO YEAR BALANCE SHEET (Values are in US$ Dollar) Financial Statements of 31/12/2011. (CORP.LEG.) Cash Accounts Receivable Inventory Marketable Securit. Notes Receivable Prepaid Expenses Other Credits 28.955.319 168.819.680 71.821.808 144.094.148 17.535.638 1.110.106 91.253.723 Suppliers Owing Banks 79.525.000 134.340.957 Fiscal Obligations Accounts Payable Dividen. Particip. Provisions/Oblig. 11.606.914 68.864.361 22.187.234 13.229.255 CURRENT ASSETS 523.590.425 CURRENT LIABILITIES 329.753.723 LONG TERM RECEIVABLE Investments Real Estate Differred Assets PERMANENT ASSETS 24.615.425 168.369.148 61.460.106 1.026.595 230.855.851 LONG TERM LIABILIT. Forward Income Capital Reserves 65.887.765 27.393.617 239.361.702 99.667.021 Retained Earnings NET WORTH 16.997.872 356.026.595 TOTAL ASSETS 779.061.702 TOTAL LIABILITIES 779.061.702 PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT IN 31/12/2011 Gross Sales Deductions Net Sales Cost of Goods Sold Gross Income Sales Expenses Admin. Expenses Financial Expenses Financial Revenue Other Oper. Exp/Rev. Partial Oper. Income Equity Earnings Net Operating Inc. Non-Operat Income Pre-Tax Income Income Tax Prov. Net Income Working Capital 948.767.021 -145.571.276 803.195.744 706.272.872 96.922.872 -39.892.021 -23.675.531 -53.920.744 82.353.723 -5.687.234 56.101.063 24.012.765 80.113.829 -63.829 80.050.000 -14.788.297 65.261.702 193.836.702 ============================================================================= Financial Statements of 31/12/2010. (Values are in US$ Dollar)(CORP.LEG.) Cash Accounts Receivable Inventory Marketable Securit. Notes Receivable 32.055.421 175.406.626 76.736.144 153.569.879 18.219.879 Suppliers Owing Banks Fiscal Obligations Accounts Payable 85.531.325 143.533.132 12.600.602 75.135.542 Prepaid Expenses Other Credits 1.204.819 91.864.457 Dividen. Particip. Provisions/Oblig. 24.395.783 14.225.903 CURRENT ASSETS 549.057.228 CURRENT LIABILITIES 355.422.289 LONG TERM RECEIVABLE Investments Real Estate Differred Assets PERMANENT ASSETS 24.890.963 181.430.120 67.578.313 1.204.819 250.213.253 LONG TERM LIABILIT. Forward Income Capital Reserves 79.483.132 30.120.481 271.084.337 69.978.915 Retained Earnings NET WORTH 18.072.289 359.135.542 TOTAL ASSETS 824.161.445 TOTAL LIABILITIES 824.161.445 PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT IN 31/12/2010 Gross Sales Deductions Net Sales Cost of Goods Sold Gross Income Sales Expenses Admin. Expenses Financial Expenses Financial Revenue Other Oper. Exp/Rev. Partial Oper. Income Equity Earnings Net Operating Inc. Non-Operat Income Pre-Tax Income Income Tax Prov. Net Income Working Capital 1.010.825.301 -158.066.867 852.758.433 -733.830.722 118.927.710 -44.163.253 -26.184.939 -59.288.554 87.003.614 -6.327.108 69.967.469 25.157.228 95.124.698 -71.084 95.053.614 -16.582.530 78.471.084 193.634.939 ============================================================================= Financial Statements of 31/12/2009. (Values are in US$ Dollar)(CORP.LEG.) Cash Accounts Receivable Inventory Marketable Securit. Notes Receivable Prepaid Expenses Other Credits 3.687.356 143.510.344 57.376.436 200.904.022 6.535.057 17.856.896 61.622.413 Suppliers Owing Banks 45.054.597 84.491.954 Fiscal Obligations Accounts Payable Dividen. Particip. Provisions/Oblig. 25.835.057 56.669.540 3.466.091 18.820.689 CURRENT ASSETS 491.492.528 CURRENT LIABILITIES 234.337.931 LONG TERM RECEIVABLE Investments Real Estate Differred Assets PERMANENT ASSETS 17.783.908 127.915.517 52.366.091 1.149.425 181.431.034 LONG TERM LIABILIT. Forward Income Capital Reserves 122.098.850 22.988.505 258.620.689 41.167.241 Retained Earnings NET WORTH 11.494.252 311.282.183 TOTAL ASSETS 690.707.471 TOTAL LIABILITIES 690.707.471 PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT IN 31/12/2009 Gross Sales Deductions Net Sales Cost of Goods Sold Gross Income Sales Expenses Admin. Expenses Financial Expenses Financial Revenue Other Oper. Exp/Rev. Partial Oper. Income Equity Earnings Net Operating Inc. Non-Operat Income Pre-Tax Income Income Tax Prov. Net Income Working Capital 702.338.000 -105.090.500 597.247.500 -508.327.500 88.920.000 -28.131.500 -21.389.000 -67.759.000 87.342.000 -1.932.000 57.050.500 16.082.000 73.132.500 -342.000 83.667.241 -14.398.275 69.268.965 257.154.597 ============================================================================== FIGURES (values are in R$ Reais) Current Asset Fixed Assets Total Assets Current. Liab Long Term Lia Net Worth Net Sales Gross Profit Net Profit Working Capit 12/31/2009 CORP.LEG. 855.197.000 315.690.000 1.201.831.000 407.748.000 212.452.000 541.631.000 1.194.495.000 177.840.000 120.528.000 447.449.000 12/31/2010 CORP.LEG. 911.435.000 415.354.000 1.368.108.000 590.001.000 131.942.000 596.165.000 1.415.579.000 197.420.000 130.262.000 321.434.000 12/31/2011 CORP.LEG. 984.350.000 434.009.000 1.464.636.000 619.937.000 123.869.000 669.330.000 1.510.008.000 182.215.000 122.692.000 364.413.000 BALANCE SHEET (Values are in R$ Reais) Financial Statements of 31/12/2011. (Values are in R$ Reais)(CORP.LEG.) Cash Accounts Receivable Inventory Marketable Securit. Notes Receivable Prepaid Expenses Other Credits 54.436.000 317.381.000 135.025.000 270.897.000 32.967.000 2.087.000 171.557.000 Suppliers Owing Banks 149.507.000 252.561.000 Fiscal Obligations Accounts Payable Dividen. Particip. Provisions/Oblig. 21.821.000 129.465.000 41.712.000 24.871.000 CURRENT ASSETS 984.350.000 CURRENT LIABILITIES 619.937.000 LONG TERM RECEIVABLE Investments Real Estate Differred Assets PERMANENT ASSETS 46.277.000 316.534.000 115.545.000 1.930.000 434.009.000 LONG TERM LIABILIT. Forward Income Capital Reserves 123.869.000 51.500.000 450.000.000 187.374.000 Retained Earnings NET WORTH 31.956.000 669.330.000 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1.464.636.000 TOTAL ASSETS 1.464.636.000 PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT IN 31/12/2011 Gross Sales Deductions Net Sales Cost of Goods Sold Gross Income Sales Expenses Admin. Expenses Financial Expenses Financial Revenue Other Oper. Exp/Rev. Partial Oper. Income Equity Earnings Net Operating Inc. Non-Operat Income Pre-Tax Income Income Tax Prov. Net Income Working Capital 1.783.682.000 -273.674.000 1.510.008.000 1.327.793.000 182.215.000 -74.997.000 -44.510.000 -101.371.000 154.825.000 -10.692.000 105.470.000 45.144.000 150.614.000 -120.000 150.494.000 -27.802.000 122.692.000 364.413.000 ============================================================================= Financial Statements of 31/12/2010. (Values are in R$ Reais)(CORP.LEG.) Cash Accounts Receivable Inventory Marketable Securit. Notes Receivable Prepaid Expenses Other Credits 53.212.000 291.175.000 127.382.000 254.926.000 30.245.000 2.000.000 152.495.000 Suppliers Owing Banks 141.982.000 238.265.000 Fiscal Obligations Accounts Payable Dividen. Particip. Provisions/Oblig. 20.917.000 124.725.000 40.497.000 23.615.000 CURRENT ASSETS 911.435.000 CURRENT LIABILITIES 590.001.000 LONG TERM RECEIVABLE Investments Real Estate Differred Assets PERMANENT ASSETS 41.319.000 301.174.000 112.180.000 2.000.000 415.354.000 LONG TERM LIABILIT. Forward Income Capital Reserves 131.942.000 50.000.000 450.000.000 116.165.000 Retained Earnings NET WORTH 30.000.000 596.165.000 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1.368.108.000 TOTAL ASSETS 1.368.108.000 PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT IN 31/12/2010 Gross Sales Deductions Net Sales Cost of Goods Sold Gross Income Sales Expenses Admin. Expenses Financial Expenses Financial Revenue Other Oper. Exp/Rev. Partial Oper. Income Equity Earnings Net Operating Inc. 1.677.970.000 -262.391.000 1.415.579.000 -1.218.159.000 197.420.000 -73.311.000 -43.467.000 -98.419.000 144.426.000 -10.503.000 116.146.000 41.761.000 157.907.000 Non-Operat Income Pre-Tax Income Income Tax Prov. Net Income Working Capital -118.000 157.789.000 -27.527.000 130.262.000 321.434.000 ============================================================================= Financial Statements of 31/12/2009. (Values are in R$ Reais)(CORP.LEG.) Cash Accounts Receivable Inventory Marketable Securit. Notes Receivable Prepaid Expenses Other Credits 6.416.000 249.708.000 99.835.000 349.573.000 11.371.000 31.071.000 107.223.000 Suppliers Owing Banks Fiscal Obligations Accounts Payable Dividen. Particip. Provisions/Oblig. 44.953.000 98.605.000 6.031.000 32.748.000 CURRENT ASSETS 855.197.000 CURRENT LIABILITIES 407.748.000 LONG TERM RECEIVABLE Investments Real Estate Differred Assets PERMANENT ASSETS 30.944.000 222.573.000 91.117.000 2.000.000 315.690.000 LONG TERM LIABILIT. Forward Income Capital Reserves 212.452.000 40.000.000 450.000.000 71.631.000 Retained Earnings NET WORTH 20.000.000 541.631.000 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1.201.831.000 TOTAL ASSETS 1.201.831.000 78.395.000 147.016.000 PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT IN 31/12/2009 Gross Sales Deductions Net Sales Cost of Goods Sold Gross Income Sales Expenses Admin. Expenses Financial Expenses Financial Revenue Other Oper. Exp/Rev. Partial Oper. Income Equity Earnings Net Operating Inc. Non-Operat Income Pre-Tax Income Income Tax Prov. Net Income Working Capital 1.404.676.000 -210.181.000 1.194.495.000 -1.016.655.000 177.840.000 -56.263.000 -42.778.000 -135.518.000 174.684.000 -3.864.000 114.101.000 32.164.000 146.265.000 -684.000 145.581.000 -25.053.000 120.528.000 447.449.000 ============================================================================ FINANCIAL - ECONOMIC RATIOS ITEMS 31/12/2009 31/12/2010 2,09 1,85 1,54 1,32 31/12/2011 LIQUIDITY RATIOS: Current Ratio Quick Ratio 1,58 1,37 General Liquidity Short Term Debt-to-Equity Debt-to-Equity 1,34 75,28 121,89 1,23 98,96 129,48 1,29 92,62 118,82 86,50 0,86 10,40 58,28 74,04 1,03 11,11 69,67 75,66 1,03 11,18 64,84 14,88 12,24 11,59 10,02 22,25 13,94 11,15 9,20 9,52 21,85 12,06 9,97 8,12 8,37 18,33 EFFICIENCY RATIOS: Collection Period Asset Turnover Inventory Turnover Fixed Worth PROFITABILITY RATIOS: Gross Margin Operating Margin Return on Sales Return on Assets Return on Net Worth ========================================================================== CONCLUSION FINANCIAL ANALYSIS Capital presently amounts to R$ 450.000.000,00 and is fully paid-in. The last capital increase was on June 13, 2008. On DEC 31, 2011, the Working Capital was US$ 193.836.702,12, the General Liquidity Ratio was 1,29 and the Current Ratio was 1,58. Subject's Own Working Capital (Net Worth - Fixed Assets) was US$ 125.170.744,68. Current Assets was US$ 523.590.425,53. Current Liabilities was US$ 329.753.723,40. General Debt Ratio was 118,82%. Fixed Assets was US$ 230.855.851,06. Gross Margin (Gross Result/Net Sales) was 12,06%. Operating Margin (Operating Result/Net Sales) was 9,97%. Profit Margin (Net Profit/Net Sales) was 8,12%. The most recent Balance Sheet shows a Profit. In comparison to the previous year, Net Worth changed by -0,86%. Net Sales for the above period changed by -5,81% when compared to the same period in the previous year. Net Profit for the above period changed by -16,83% when compared to the same period in the previous year. 1 - Financial statement accounts are expressed in US$ equivalent. 2 - The accounting method used in the elaboration of each financial statement is the Corporate Legislation method and treated in the following manner: Balance sheet accounts were converted to US$ Dollar using the official US$ Dollar rate as of the closing of the statement. Profit & Loss statement accounts from Cross Sales to Non Op. Result were converted using the arithmetic mean of the twelve months official US$ Dollar rates for the period. Others accounts to Net Income were converted to US$ Dollar using the official US$ Dollar rate as of the closing of the statement. 3 - The financial statement submitted with the closing date of Dec 31,2010 are treated as follows: Balance Sheet accounts and Profit & Loss statement are converted to US$ Dollar using the official US$ Dollar rate as of the closing of the statement. 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