MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

11th November, 2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

WESCO COMPANY INC.

 

 

Registered Office :

3-14-20 Haruyoshi Chuoku Fukuoka 810-0003 Japan

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

August 2001

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, wholesale of cooking utensils, water evaporators

 

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 7.2 MILLION

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


Company Name

 

WESCO CO INC

 

 

REGD NAME    

 

Wesco KK

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

3-14-20 Haruyoshi Chuoku Fukuoka 810-0003 JAPAN

Tel                    : 092-761-7600    

Fax                   : 092-761-8283

URL                  : http://www.wesco-inc.co.jp/

E-Mail address  : wesco@k9.dion.ne.jp

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Import, wholesale of cooking utensils, water evaporators

 

 

BRANCHES        

 

Tokyo, Oita

 

 

OFFICERS

 

TETSUJI YAMAMOTO, PRES

Eitaro Yamamoto, dir

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, dir

 

 

Yen Amount           

 

In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY          

 

FINANCES        R/WEAK                       A/SALES          Yen 813 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 10 M

TREND             SLOW                          WORTH            Yen 31 M

STARTED         2001                             EMPLOYES      150

 

 

COMMENT           

 

IMPORTER SPECIALIZING IN COOKWARE.  FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 7.2 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

The subject company was established originally in 1970 by Eitaro Yamamoto, on his account, for importing cookware from USA, and was incorporated in 2001.  Tetsuji is the founder’s son.  The firm, owned and operated solely by the Yamamoto family, specializes in importing cookware and water purifying equipment.  Goods are imported from West Bend, USA, branded “INKOR”.  Goods are distributed through agent dealers and group stores.  Also sells online.  Operates cooking classes online, too.  Financials are only partially disclosed.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The sales volume for Feb/2006 fiscal term amounted to Yen 813 million, a 17% sharp drop from Yen 980 million in the previous term.  This is referred largely to harsher competition among the trade with lower-priced utensils imported and sold.  Similar pans frequently appear on TV. The firm cut the staff to 150 from the previous 200.  The net profit remained similar at Yen 5 million.

 

For the current term ending Feb 2007 the net profit is projected at Yen 5 million, on a 2% rise in turnover, to Yen 830 million.  With weaker Yen the sales in Yen terms are expected to increase.

 

The financial situation is considered RATHER WEAK but should be good for MODERATE business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 7.2 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered : Aug 2001

Legal Status                  : Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized                     : 800 shares

Issued                           : 200 shares

Sum                             : Yen 10 million

 

 

Major shareholders (%)

 

Tetsuji Yamamoto (60)

 

No. of shareholders: 7

 

Nothing detrimental is known as to the commercial morality of executives.

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Imports and wholesales (including online sales) water purifying systems, evaporators, cooking ware branded “ANKOR”, other kitchen utensils (--100%).  Goods are imported from West Bend, USA.  Operates cooking classes online, too.

 

 

Clients

 

Agent dealers, direct-run & group stores, other

 

 

No. of accounts

 

Unavailable

 

 

Domestic areas of activities

 

Nationwide

 

 

Suppliers

 

[Mfr] Imports from West Bend, USA.

 

 

Payment record

 

Regular

 

 

Location

 

Business area in Fukuoka.  Office premises at the caption address are owned and maintained satisfactorily.

 

 

Bank References

 

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (Fukuoka)

Bank of Fukuoka (Tenjincho)

Relations: Satisfactory

 


 

FINANCES

 

(In Million Yen)

Terms Ending:

 

28/02/2007

28/02/2006

28/02/2005

Annual Sales

 

830

813

980

Recur. Profit

 

..

..

..

Net Profit

 

5

5

5

Total Assets

 

 

N/A

N/A

Net Worth

 

 

31

26

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

10

10

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

S.Growth Rate

2.09

-17.04

-10.91

Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

N.Worth Ratio

 

..

..

N.Profit/Sales

0.60

0.62

0.51

 

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

Forecast (or estimated) figures for 28/02/2007 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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