MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

5th January, 2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

TANAKA KOGYO CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

3-4-29 Tsudanuma Narashino City Chiba-Pref 275-0016, Japan

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.04.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

April 1963

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of outboard motors, lawn mowers, chain saws, other

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

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

Small

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

--

 

 


Company Name

 

TANAKA KOGYO CO LTD

 

 

REGD NAME

 

Tanaka Kogyo KK

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

3-4-29 Tsudanuma Narashino City Chiba-Pref 275-0016 JAPAN

Tel                                : 047-472-1111    

Fax                               : 047-476-9907

SPECIAL COMMENTS: The firm went bankrupt and applied for protection under the Civil Rehabilitation Law on 22/12/2006.  (See HIGHLIGHT).  All the information herein refers to those of prior to the bankruptcy unless otherwise mentioned.

URL                              : http://www.tanaka-kogyo.co.jp

E-Mail address              : info@tanaka-kogyo.co.jp

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Mfg of outboard motors, lawn mowers, chain saws, other

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Sapporo, Sendai, Nagoya, Osaka, Kurume

FACTORY(IES): Chiba

 

 

OFFICERS

 

TAKAYA TANAKA, PRES                      Seiji Tanaka, v pres

Nobuaki Hirayama, mgn dir                     Takeshi Ozaki, dir

Tetsuji Shibata, dir                                 Takeya Mutoh, dir

 

 

Yen Amount

 

In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        WEAK                          A/SALES          Yen 6,488 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 100 M

TREND             SLOW                          WORTH            Yen 936 M

STARTED         1963                             EMPLOYES      204

 

 

COMMENT

 

MFR SPECIALIZING IN INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS. FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED WEAK AND NO CREDITS RECOMMENDED.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

The subject company was established originally in 1918 by Takashi Tanaka in order to manufacture precision instruments, on his account.  Incorporated in 1963, the firm has been succeeded by his descendants.  Takaya is the fourth generation master, who took the pres     office in 1986.  Specializes in mfg two-stroke-cycle engine loaded machines & equipment for           agricultural, industrial and consumer use (see OPERATION).  Exports started in 1968 to USA, Canada and Australia.  In 1973, signed a large-lot export contract of TOB-12 type outboard motors with Sears-Roebuck, USA.  Opened office in Seattle, Tanaka America Inc, in 1978 to             strengthen sales in USA and vicinities.  Two-cycle engine mounted skateboards were explosively sold in USA, which gave the historical sales amount for Mar/2004 fiscal term.  About 50% of the products are exported to over 50 countries overseas.  The firm, however, went bankrupt in Dec 2006 as under.  Business operations will continue.

 

 

BANKRUPTCY/CIVIL REHABILITATION LAW APPLICATION

 

On the 22nd of December, 2006 the firm went bankrupt and immediately applied for protection under the Civil Rehabilitation Law and the same day received protective order from the Court.  Liabilities total Yen 7,693 million against 300 creditors.  Reason for bankruptcy is shortage of working fund shortage due to excessive investments.  Also failed personal overseas investments by Takaya Tanaka himself, as representative director, surfaced during the term.

 

Attorney Daisaku Ide is the pleader and Attorney Hirotoshi Tsuchiya is appointed as overseer.  Meeting of creditors is scheduled on the 9th of January, 2007.

 

Delayed development/production of new product lines where the firm targeted sales of Yen 6,800 million declined to Yen 6,488 million spurred the way to bankruptcy.

 

The firm will continue business operations, however.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The sales volume for Apr/2006 fiscal term amounted to Yen 6,488 million, an almost similar amount of Yen 6,472 million in the previous term.  This represents 4.4% down from Yen 6,768 million for the peak Apr/2004 fiscal term.  Development of new products as intended to boost sales was delayed.  Hence, brisk exports sharply decreased.  The recurring profit was posted at Yen 66 million and the net profit at Yen 32 million, respectively, compared with Yen 56 million recurring profit and Yen 21 million net profit, respectively a year ago.

 

The financial situation is considered WEAK and no CREDITS are recommended.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered : Apr 1963

Legal Status                  : Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized                     : 800,000 shares

Issued                           : 200,000 shares

Sum                             : Yen 100 million

 

 

Major shareholders (%)

 

Takaya Tanaka (44), Seiji Tanaka (30), Koji Tanaka (15), Seiko Tanaka (5.5), Hirotaka Tanaka (3.2)

No. of shareholders: 17

 

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

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities:

Manufactures two-stroke-cycle mounted machines/equipment for agricultural, industrial and consumer use (--100%): grass trimmers/brush cutters, multi-task tools, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, lawn edgers, chain saws, pole saws, gas drills, power augers, water pumps, outboard motors & engineers, vacuum blowers, cultivators, dibblers, other, including parts & accessories.

About 50% of the products are exported to about 50 overseas countries.

 

 

Clients

 

[Mfrs, wholesalers, chain stores] Joyful Honda, Yamazen Corp, Nichiryu Co, Makita Corp, Shingu Shoko, other.  Exports (about 50%) to USA, Canada, Australia,            S/E Asia, other to about 50 countries.

 

 

No. of accounts

 

800

 

 

Domestic areas of activities

 

Nationwide

 

Suppliers

 

[Mfrs, wholesalers] Walbro Japan Inc, Nissin Electro, Kyodo Gomu Kogyo, Gempei Cutlery Works, Oppama Ind, Toyo Sangyo, Starting Ind, other.

 

 

Payment record

 

Regular

 

 

Location

 

Business area in Narashino City, Chiba-Pref.  Office premises at the caption address are owned and maintained satisfactorily.

 

 

Bank References

 

Mizuho Bank (Tsudanuma)

SMBC (Chiba)

 

 

FINANCES

 

(In Million Yen)

       Terms Ending:

30/04/2006

30/04/2005

30/04/2004

Annual Sales

 

6,488

6,472

6,768

Recur. Profit

 

66

56

 

Net Profit

 

32

21

27

Total Assets

 

8,013

7,105

 

Current Assets

 

4,162

3,521

 

Current Liabs

 

2,786

2,351

 

Net Worth

 

936

903

 

Capital, Paid-Up

 

100

100

100

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

0.25

-4.37

8.44

       Current Ratio

 

149.38

149.77

..

       N.Worth Ratio

11.68

12.71

..

       R.Profit/Sales

 

1.02

0.87

..

       N.Profit/Sales

0.49

0.32

0.40

       Return On Equity

3.41

2.33

..

 

Financials refer to those of the periods before the bankruptcy.


 

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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