MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

09.07.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SHIMAMURA MUSIC CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

6-37-3 Hirai Edogawaku Tokyo 132-0035

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

28.02.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

Mar 1969

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Operator of musical instruments stores; operator of music schools, salons and studios

 

 

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 420 millions

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

--

 

 


name

 

SHIMAMURA MUSIC CO LTD

 

 

REGD NAME

 

Shimamura Gakki KK (Gakki is musical instruments)

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

6-37-3 Hirai Edogawaku Tokyo 132-0035 JAPAN

Tel        : 03-3613-4111

Fax       : 03-3613-4117

*.. The given address is one of its retail stores in Chiba

URL      : http://www.shimamura.co.jp

E-Mail address: inquiry@shimamura.co.jp

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Operator of musical instruments stores; operator of music schools, salons and studios (Teachers/instructors 861)

 

 

STORES

 

89 stores nationwide in major cities

 

 

OFFICERS

 

MOTOTSUGU SHIMAMURA, PRES

Satoko Shimamura, dir

Keiichi Oshima, dir

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 23,000 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 265 M

TREND             STEADY                       WORTH            Yen 1,099 M

STARTED         1969                             EMPLOYES      454

 

 

COMMENT

 

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS STORE OPERATOR.  FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

                       

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 420 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS. 

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established by father of Mototsugu Shimamura in order to make most of his experience in the subject line of business.  Operates a chain of 89 stores nationwide in major cities, retailing musical instruments and accessories.  Handles a full range of instruments.  Also             operates music schools, salons, studios, other.  Teachers and instructors number to 861.  Goods are also imported and exported.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

Financials are only partially disclosed.

 

The sales volume for Feb/2007 fiscal term amounted to Yen 23,000 million, a 9% up from Yen 21,068 million in the previous term.  New stores opening continued, contributing to sales growth.  The net profit was posted at Yen 210 million, compared with Yen 204 million a year ago.

 

For the current term ending Feb 2008 the net profit is projected at Yen 215 million, on a 4% rise in turnover, to Yen 24,000 million.  New store opening is planned.

 

The financial situation is considered FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 420 million, on 30 days normal terms. 

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:            Mar 1969

Legal Status:                 Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:                    2.12 million shares

Issued:                          531,740 shares

Sum:                            Yen 265.87 million

Major shareholders (%): Shimamura Sogyo*(25), Mototsugu Shimamura (13), Mayuko Sugano (12), Mitsue

                                    Shimamura (12), Shogo Itoh (8)

*.. Holding company owned by the Shimamura family.

No. of shareholders:       22

           

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

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Operates 89 stores of musical instruments nationwide in major cities; operates music schools, music salons, musical events, music studios, other related (100%).

 

Handling items: electric guitars, bass guitars, DJ equipments, drums, brass, strings, pianos, organs, audio visual equipment, artist T-shirts, hats, accessories, other.

 

Clients: Consumers, schools, government offices, other 

 

No. of accounts: Unavailable

 

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Yamaha Corp, Casio Computer Co, Roland Corp, Fernandes Co, Korg Inc, Hotline Music, other.

 

Payment record: Regular

 

Location: Business area in Tokyo.  Office premises at the caption address are owned and maintained satisfactorily.

 

 

Bank References

 

SMBC (Kameido)

MUFG (Kameido)

 

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

 

(In Million Yen)

 

Terms Ending:

 

28/02/2008

28/02/2007

28/02/2006

28/02/2005

Annual Sales

 

24,000

23,000

21,068

19,219

Recur. Profit

(*)

..

..

..

284

Net Profit

 

215

210

204

148

Total Assets

 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Net Worth

 

 

1,099

889

685

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

265

265

265

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

 

 

 

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

4.35

9.17

9.62

78.43

       Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

..

       N.Worth Ratio

 

..

..

..

       N.Profit/Sales

0.90

0.91

0.97

0.77

 

Note: Financials are only partially disclosed.

Forecast (or estimated) for the 28/02/2008 fiscal term.

(*) Pretax profits disclosed from the Taxation Office.

 


 

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

 

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 

 

 

 

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