MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

9th November, 2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SAKAGUCHI WOOL COMPANY LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Sakurai Orange Bldg 202, 2-10-11 Marunouchi Nakaku Nagoya 460-0002 JAPAN

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.06.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

July 1983

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company (Yugen Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, wholesale of wool materials, textile fibers

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ca

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

YEN 1 MILLION

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


Company Name

 

SAKAGUCHI WOOL CO LTD

 

 

REGD NAME

 

YK Sakaguchi Wool Shokai

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

Sakurai Orange Bldg 202, 2-10-11 Marunouchi Nakaku Nagoya 460-0002 JAPAN

Tel        : 052-211-3541    

Fax       : 052-211-3828

URL      : N/A

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Import, wholesale of wool materials, textile fibers

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Nil

 

 

OFFICERS

 

NOBORU SAKAGUCHI, PRES

 

 

Yen Amount           

 

In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY          

 

FINANCES        R/WEAK                       A/SALES          Yen 110 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 5 M

TREND             SLOW                          WORTH            Yen 23 M

STARTED         1983                             EMPLOYES      2

 

 

COMMENT           

 

IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER SPECIALIZING IN WOOL MATERIALS.  FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED RATHER WEAK BUT SHOULD BE GOOD FOR MODERATE BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

 

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 1 MILLION, SECURED TERMS RECOMMENDED.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

The subject company was established by Noboru Sakaguchi in order to make most of his experience in the foreign trading.  This is a one-man operated trading house specializing in importing and wholesaling wool materials, other textile fibers, etc.  Goods are imported from Europe, and recently switched to imports from China.  Clients include major textile traders.  The business networks are rather limited and the firm is struggling to improve sales & profitability.  Financials are only partially disclosed.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The sales volume for Jun/2005 fiscal term amounted to Yen 110 million, a 5% up from Yen 105 million in the previous term.  Demand increased for wool yarns, according to the firm.  The net profit was posted at Yen 1 million, compared with a minimum amount a year ago.

 

For the term ended Jun 2006 the net profit is reported posted at Yen 1 million, on a 5% rise in turnover, to Yen 115 million.  Final results are yet to be disclosed.

 

The financial situation is considered RATHER WEAK but should be good for MODERATE business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 1 million, on secured terms recommended.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered : Jul 1983

Legal Status                  : Private Limited Company (Yugen Kaisha)

Regd Capital                  : Yen 5 million

 

 

Major shareholders (%)

 

Noboru Sakaguchi (100)

 

Nothing detrimental is known as to his commercial morality.

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Imports and wholesales wool materials, textile fibers, others (--100%).

 

 

Clients

 

[Textile traders, wholesalers] Itochu Corp, Takisada Osaka, San’ei Shoji, Chuo       Corporation, Kohjiya Boshoku, Atoms & Co, other

 

 

No. of accounts

 

300

 

 

Domestic areas of activities

 

Centered in greater-Nagoya, extending into Osaka area.

 

 

Suppliers

 

[Mfrs, wholesalers] Itochu Corp, Michell Company, Chargers Wool, JF Muller, TFT Textile, other.

 

 

Payment record

 

Regular

 

 

Location

 

Business area in Nagoya.  Office premises at the caption address are leased and maintained satisfactorily.

 

 

Bank References

 

Gifu Bank (Nagoya)

Chukyo Bank (Nagoya-Chuo)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

(In Million Yen)

Terms Ending:

 

30/06/2006

30/06/2005

30/06/2004

Annual Sales

 

115

110

105

Recur. Profit

 

..

..

..

Net Profit

 

1

1

0

Total Assets

 

 

N/A

N/A

Net Worth

 

 

23

22

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

5

5

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

S.Growth Rate

4.55

4.76

-19.23

Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

N.Worth Ratio

 

..

..

N.Profit/Sales

0.87

0.91

0.00

 

Notes: Financials are not disclosed only except the above partial figures.

Forecast (or estimated) figures for 30/06/2006 fiscal term.


 

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

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average/normal.

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

NR

In view of the lack of information, we have no basis upon which to recommend credit dealings

No Rating

 

 

 

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