MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19th February, 2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

MURATA MACHINERY LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

136 Takeda-Mukaishirocho Fushimiku Kyoto 612-8686 JAPAN

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

December 1938

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing of textile machinery, communication equipment, machine

tools automated Systems.

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

YEN 4,342.5 MILLION

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear


Company Name

 

MURATA MACHINERY LTD

 

 

REGD NAME

 

Murata Kikai KK

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

136 Takeda-Mukaishirocho Fushimiku Kyoto 612-8686 JAPAN

Tel                    : 075-672-8130   

Fax                   : 075-672-8691

*.. The given address is its Inuyama Factory at: 2 Nakajima Hashizume

Inuyama City Aichi-Pref, as given.

URL                  : http://www.muratec.net.jp/

E-Mail address  : (thru the URL)

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Mfg of textile machinery, communication equipment, machine tools, automated                              systems

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Yokohama, Fukuoka

 

 

FACTORY(IES)         

 

Inuyama (as given), Kaga, Ryuoh, Oita, Gifu

 

 

OVERSEAS

 

Shanghai, Taipei, Hsin-Chu, Singapore, Salt Lake City, Charlotte                                                   (--subsidiaries)

 

 

OFFICERS

 

Jun’ichi Murata, ch                                 DAISUKE MURATA, PRES

Noboru Shindoh, s/mgn dir                      Yosuke Murata, s/mgn dir

Takao Hayashi, mgn dir                          Masakazu Yamamoto, mgn dir

 

 

Yen Amount

 

In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY          

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 135,111 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 900 M

TREND             STEADY                       WORTH            Yen 90,129 M

STARTED         1938                             EMPLOYES      1,700

 

 

COMMENT

 

MFR SPECIALIZING IN TEXTILE MACHINERY AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY.  FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

 

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 4,342.5 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS.

 

 

Forecast (or estimated) figures for 31/05/2007 fiscal term

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

The subject company was established by a certain Murata for mfg textile machinery and     has been succeeded by his descendants.  The firm has since diversified operations into communications equipment, logistics & automated systems, machine tools, etc, in addition to textile machinery, which still remains as the main pillar.  Focusing on FA/OA equipment and systems.  Also aggressive to advance into overseas markets, with exports accounting for 60% of total sales.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The sales volume for May/2006 fiscal term amounted to Yen 135,111 million, a 17% hike from Yen 115,782 million in the previous term.  While communication equipment stalled, textile machines, machine tools and automated systems surged supported by robust demand for exports.  Weaker Yen also contributed to the sales growth in Yen terms.  The profits surged: Recurring profit at Yen 14,361 million and net profit at Yen 7,968 million, respectively, compared with Yen 8,273 million recurring profit and Yen 5,068 million net profit, respectively, a year ago.

 

For the current term ending May 2007 the recurring profit is projected at Yen 14,000 million and the net profit at Yen 7,900 million, respectively, on an 11% rise in turnover, to Yen 150,000 million.  Sales are expected to continue growing, while the profits may deteriorate due to heavy R&D costs outlays, according to the firm.

 

The financial situation is considered FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 4,342.5 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered : Dec 1938

Legal Status                  : Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized                     : 18 million shares

Issued                           : 13,820,000 shares

Sum                             : Yen 900 million

 

 

Major shareholders (%)

 

Murata KK*(39.7), Murata Kosan KK*(15.2), Jun’ichi Murata          (13.9), Daisuke Murata (4.4), Yosuke Murata (4)

 

 

No. of shareholders

 

23

*.. Group subsidiaries

 

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

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Manufactures

 

Textile Machinery (24%): spinning frames, auto winders, electric dobbins;

Communication Equipment (16%): digital multifunctional products, laser & thermal                                  Fax machines;

Logistics & Automation Equipment Systems (38%): systems for medical supplies,

apparel, beverages, foodstuffs, sporting, data management, others;

Machine Tools (21%): tuning machines, sheet metal fabricating machines, lathes;

Hydraulic riveting machines, magnetic induction sensors, others (--1%).

Export 60%.

 

 

Clients

 

 [Mfrs, wholesalers] Itochu Tekmatecs, Toppoley Optoelectronics Corp, Fuji Xerox, Toyota Tsusho Corp, Toyo Seikan, TMT Machinery, Hannstar Display Corp, Innolux Display Corp, Inotera Memories Inc, Hyundai Elevator, MC Machinetech, other.

 

 

No. of accounts

 

2,000

 

 

Domestic areas of activities

 

Nationwide

 

 

Suppliers

 

[Mfrs, wholesalers] Fanuc Ltd, Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Fuji Xerox, Tokai EC, SMC, other.

 

 

Payment record

 

Regular

 

 

Location

 

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

 

 

Bank References

 

Mizuho Bank (Kyoto-Chuo)

SMBC (Kyoto-Chuo)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

 

(Non-Consolidated in million yen)

 

 

 

Terms Ending:

31/05/2006

31/05/2005

INCOME STATEMENT

 

 

Annual Sales

 

135,111

115,782

 

Cost of Sales

101,474

87,948

 

GROSS PROFIT

33,637

27,834

 

Selling & Adm Costs

24,105

21,919

 

OPERATING PROFIT

9,532

5,915

 

Non-Operating P/L

4,829

2,358

 

RECURRING PROFIT

14,361

8,273

 

NET PROFIT

7,968

5,068

 

BALANCE SHEET

 

 

 

Cash

 

41,708

37,552

 

Receivables

 

39,858

36,461

 

Inventory

 

25,464

27,086

 

Securities, Marketable

759

866

 

Other Current Assets

13,046

11,968

 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

120,835

113,933

 

Property & Equipment

20,162

18,981

 

Intangibles

 

1,453

1,401

 

Investments, Other Fixed Assets

33,058

31,185

 

TOTAL ASSETS

175,508

165,500

 

Payables

 

35,787

31,454

 

Short-Term Bank Loans

13,540

17,340

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Current Liabs

22,049

23,444

 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABS

71,376

72,238

 

Debentures

 

 

 

 

Long-Term Bank Loans

3,502

2,502

 

Reserve for Retirement Allw

878

612

 

Other Debts

 

3,879

3,572

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

79,635

78,924

 

MINORITY INTERESTS

 

 

 

Common stock

900

900

 

Additional paid-in capital

442

442

 

Retained earnings

88,787

81,031

 

Evaluation p/l on investments/securities

5,745

4,203

 

Others

 

(5,745)

(4,203)

 

Treasury stock, at cost

 

 

 

TOTAL S/HOLDERS` EQUITY

90,129

82,373

 

TOTAL EQUITIES

175,508

165,500

 

ANALYTICAL RATIOS            Terms ending:

31/05/2006

31/05/2005

Net Worth (S/Holders' Equity)

90,129

82,373

 

Current Ratio (%)

169.29

157.72

 

Net Worth Ratio (%)

51.35

49.77

 

Recurring Profit Ratio (%)

10.63

7.15

 

Net Profit Ratio (%)

5.90

4.38

 

Return On Equity (%)

8.84

6.15

 

 


 

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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