MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

9th March, 2007

                                                         

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

OTSUKA CHEMICAL CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

3-2-27 Otedori Chuoku Osaka 540-0021, Japan

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

28.02.2007 (Estimated)

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

September 2002

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacture of industrial chemicals, agricultural chemicals.

 

 

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 1,632.5 Million

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

--

 


 

Company Name

 

OTSUKA CHEMICAL CO LTD

 

 

REGD NAME

 

Otsuka Kagaku KK

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

3-2-27 Otedori Chuoku Osaka 540-0021 JAPAN

Tel                                : 06-6943-7711     

Fax                               : 06-6496-0860

URL                              : http://www.otsukac.co.jp

E-Mail address              : info@otsukac.co.jp

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Mfg of industrial chemicals, agricultural chemicals

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Sendai, Fukuoka, Sapporo, other (Tot 7)

 

 

OVERSEAS

 

New York, Barcelona, Shanghai

 

 

FACTORY(IES

 

Tokushima, Naruto, Matsushige

 

 

OVERSEAS

 

Spain (Barcelona), Korea, Indonesia

 

 

OFFICERS

 

Masatoshi Taniguchi, ch                         AKIHEI MORI, PRES & CEO

Takashi Hoshino, mgn dir                       Jun’ya Otsuka, dir

 

 

Yen Amount

 

In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 18,952 M*

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 1,000 M

TREND             STEADY                       WORTH            Yen 35,453 M

STARTED         2002                             EMPLOYES      731

*.. For irregular 6 months due to change in accounting term.

 

 

COMMENT

 

MFR SPECIALIZING IN INDUSTRIAL & AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, WHOLLY OWNED BY OTSUKA CHEMICAL HOLDINGS CO LTD...

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

 

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 1,632.5 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS.  .

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

The subject company was established originally in 1950 when Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory Inc separated its Organic Chemicals Division as Otsuka Kagaku Yakuhin KK (which later     in 1984 renamed Otsuka Chemical Co Ltd).  In Sept 2002, renamed as captioned, and then separated two divisions into independent entities: Otsuka Chemical Co Ltd (as captioned) and Otsuka Furniture Mfg & Sales Ltd. Both firms became consolidated subsidiaries of Otsuka Chemical Holdings Co Ltd (see REGISTRATION). The subject firm succeeded the mfg opera-        tions of industrial chemicals, agrochemicals and fertilizers divisions.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The sales volume for Feb/2006 fiscal term for irregular 6 months amounted to Yen 18,952 million, a 9% down on a 12-month adjusted basis from Yen 41,467 million in the previous term.  Part of business was transferred to a sister company.  The recurring profit was posted at Yen 1,201 million and the net profit at Yen 502 million, respectively, compared with Yen 3,564 million recurring profit and Yen 2,162 million net profit, respectively, a year ago.

 

Consolidated financials of the parent, Otsuka Chemical Holdings Co Ltd, are attached herewith.

 

For the term just ended Feb 2007 the recurring profit was projected and believed posted at Yen 3,350 million and the net profit at Yen 2,000 million, respectively, on a 3% rise in turnover, to Yen 39,000 million.

 

The financial situation is considered FAIR to EXCELLENT and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 1,632.5 million, on 30 days normal terms.

Max credit limit of the parent, Otsuka Chemical Holdings Co Ltd: Yen 1,296.8 million, on 30 days normal term.

 

 

FINANCIALS

 

(In Million Yen)

       Terms Ending:

28/02/2007

28/02/2006

31/08/2005

31/08/2004

Annual Sales

 

39,000

18,952

41,467

42,908

Recur. Profit

 

3,350

1,201

3,564

2,792

Net Profit

 

2,000

502

2,152

159

Total Assets

 

 

49,407

47,707

 

Current Assets

 

 

29,651

29,649

 

Current Liabs

 

 

9,786

9,557

 

Net Worth

 

 

35,453

35,657

 

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

1,000

1,000

 

Div.P.Share(Ą)

 

 

200,000.00

700,000.00

500,000.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

2.89

-8.59

-3.36

3.51

       Current Ratio

 

..

302.99

310.23

..

       N.Worth Ratio

..

71.76

74.74

..

       R.Profit/Sales

 

8.59

6.34

8.59

6.51

       N.Profit/Sales

5.13

2.65

5.19

0.37

       Return On Equity

..

1.42

6.04

..

 

Note: The 28/02/2006 fiscal term was for irregular 6 months due to the change in accounting            term to Mar/Feb from Sept/Aug.  Growth rates are adjusted on a 12-month basis.

Forecast for the 28/03/2007 fiscal term.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered : Sept 2002

Legal Status                  : Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized                     : 40,000 shares

Issued                           : 20,000 shares

Sum                             : Yen 1,000 million

 

 

Major shareholders (%)

 

Otsuka Chemical Holdings Co Ltd*(100)

 

*.. Holding company & mfr of pharmaceuticals (Oronamin C) at the caption address, founded 1950, capital Yen 3,300 million, turnover Yen 42,396 million (6 months), recurring profit Yen 1,849 million, net profit Yen 481 million, total assets Yen126,222 million, net worth Yen 69,831 million, employees 1,848, pres Sadanobu Tobe

 

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

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Manufactures

Industrial chemicals (80%): mineral salts, bromides, foaming agents, catalysts, drug raw materials, anti-rust chemicals, others;

Agrochemicals (20%): insecticides, bactericides, herbicides; fertilizers for use in farming, horticulture, golf courses, plants, other.

 

Exports (38%).

 

 

Clients

 

[Mfrs, farm coops, wholesalers] Zen-Noh, Taiho Pharmaceutical, Moriroku Co, Maruzen Chemicals, Itochu Chemical Frontier Corp, other.

 

 

No. of accounts

 

1,000

 

 

Domestic areas of activities

 

Nationwide

 

 

Suppliers

 

[Mfrs, wholesalers] Mitsui & Co, Mitsubishi Corp, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Sankyo Shoji Corp, Sumitomo Corp, Arysta Lifescience Corp, Tosoh Ltd, Syngenta Japan, Naruto Salt Mfg, Daisho Glass, other.

 

 

Payment record

 

Regular

 


 

Location

 

Business area in Osaka.  Office premises at the caption address are owned by the group and maintained satisfactorily.

 

 

Bank References

 

Resona Bank (Kitahama)

SMBC (Osaka H/O)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCES OF THE PARENT, OTSUKA CHEMICAL HOLDINGS CO LTD

 

FINANCES: (Consolidated in million yen)

 

 

 

Terms Ending:

28/02/2006

31/08/2005

INCOME STATEMENT

 

 

 

  Annual Sales

 

42,396

97,271

 

  Cost of Sales

28,129

62,604

 

      GROSS PROFIT

14,267

34,666

 

  Selling & Adm Costs

12,607

28,598

 

      OPERATING PROFIT

1,659

6,068

 

  Non-Operating P/L

190

639

 

      RECURRING PROFIT

1,849

6,707

 

      NET PROFIT

481

3,584

BALANCE SHEET

 

 

 

 

  Cash

 

13,732

11,953

 

  Receivables

 

21,337

28,484

 

  Inventory

 

13,510

13,118

 

  Securities, Marketable

 

 

 

  Other Current Assets

2,835

2,925

 

      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

51,414

56,480

 

  Property & Equipment

31,303

31,769

 

  Intangibles

 

2,128

2,145

 

  Investments, Other Fixed Assets

41,377

37,892

 

      TOTAL ASSETS

126,222

128,286

 

  Payables

 

11,586

12,888

 

  Short-Term Bank Loans

12,412

11,629

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Other Current Liabs

8,098

12,383

 

      TOTAL CURRENT LIABS

32,096

36,900

 

  Debentures

 

 

 

 

  Long-Term Bank Loans

17,048

15,237

 

  Reserve for Retirement Allw

5,358

5,213

 

  Other Debts

 

571

420

 

      TOTAL LIABILITIES

55,073

57,770

 

      MINORITY INTERESTS

1,318

1,283

 

Common stock

33,000

33,000

 

Additional paid-in capital

9,126

9,126

 

Retained earnings

59,121

59,238

 

Evaluation p/l on investments/securities

1,349

721

 

Others

 

(31,339)

(31,427)

 

Treasury stock, at cost

(1,426)

(1,426)

 

      TOTAL S/HOLDERS` EQUITY

69,831

69,232

 

      TOTAL EQUITIES

126,222

128,286

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

 

Terms ending:

28/02/2006

28/02/2005

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

3,582

5,283

 

Cash Flows from Investment Activities

-3,913

-3,789

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

2,013

-5,753

 

Cash, Bank Deposits at the Term End

 

13,022

11,293

ANALYTICAL RATIOS            Terms ending:

28/02/2006

31/08/2005

 

 

Net Worth (S/Holders' Equity)

69,831

69,232

 

 

Current Ratio (%)

160.19

153.06

 

 

Net Worth Ratio (%)

55.32

53.97

 

 

Recurring Profit Ratio (%)

4.36

6.90

 

 

Net Profit Ratio (%)

1.13

3.68

 

 

Return On Equity (%)

0.69

5.18

 

 

Note: Financials are only partially disclosed.

Forecast (or estimated) for the ^ 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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