MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19.03.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

MACNICA NETWORKS CORP

 

 

Registered Office :

Macnica Daini Bldg, 1-5-5 Shin-Yokohama Kohokuku Yokohama 222-0033

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

Mar 2004

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, wholesale of network appliances, network software, telecom solutions

 

 

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

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


name

 

MACNICA NETWORKS CORP

 

 

REGD NAME

 

Macnica Networks KK

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

Macnica Daini Bldg, 1-5-5 Shin-Yokohama Kohokuku Yokohama 222-0033 JAPAN

Tel: 045-476-1960

Fax: 045-476-1970

URL: http://www.macnica.net/

E-Mail address: mnc-info@macnica.net

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Import, wholesale of network appliances, network software, telecom solutions

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Osaka

 

 

OFFICER(S)

 

KIYOSHI NAKASHIMA, PRES

Masahiro Miyabukuro, dir

Tohru Ikeda, dir

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 9,029 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 300 M

TREND             UNDETD                       WORTH            Yen 1,066 M

STARTED         2004                             EMPLOYES      150

 


 

COMMENT

 

IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER SPECIALIZING IN NETWORK EQUIPMENT & INTERNET APPLICATION SOFTWARE, WHOLLY OWNED BY MACNICA INC.  FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

                       

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

The subject company was established originally in 1980 as the System Section in Japan Macnics KK (now Macnica Inc) (see REGISTRATION) in order to handle computer system products.  In 1983, started networking operations as agent for Excelan Inc, USA.  In 2001, intra-company system was adopted and the Section was renamed Macnica Networks Company.  In 2004, separated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Macnica Inc, to concentrate operations on distribution and integration of computer and communication equipment (see OPERATION for details).  Clients include telecom carriers, semiconductor mfrs, networking firms, other, nationwide.  Goods are imported from USA, Canada, Netherlands, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc. 

           

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Financials are consolidated by the parent, whose financials are as attached.

 

The sales volume for Mar/2006 fiscal term amounted to Yen 9,029 million, a 25% rise from Yen 7,250 for the initial accounting term of Mar/2005.  Demand for network equipment and software rose sharply.  The net profit was posted at Yen 744 million, up from Yen 346 million a year ago.  The sales represent 6% of total group sales.  The firm booked Yen 24 million net losses for the Mar/2004 term as initial investment and outlays. 

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For the current term ending Mar/2007 the net profit is projected at Yen 780 million, on a 5% rise in turnover, to Yen 9,500 million.  Demand for ASSP (application specific standard product) for optical communications will grow.  The parent projects its sales to grow 6% for Mar/2007 term. 

 

The financial situation is considered maintained FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 327 million, on 30 days normal terms. 

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:            Mar 2004

Legal Status:                 Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:                    24,000 shares

Issued:                          6,000 shares

Sum:                            Yen 300 million

Major shareholders (%): Macnica Inc*(100)

*..Independent semiconductor trading house, Yokohama, founded 1972, listed Tokyo S/E, capital Yen 11,194 million, turnover Yen 147,125 million, recurring profit Yen 4,757 million, net profit Yen 2,570 million, total assets Yen 88,970 million, net worth Yen 52,550 million, employees 974, pres Haruki Kamiyama. 

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

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Imports, exports and wholesales network equipment & internet application soft-   ware & related services of technical support, educational programs to assist with applica-        tions (--100%); 

 

(Products handled by categories):

 

Network appliances: accelerators, bandwidth controllers, load sharing devices, Fax press, network attached storage, Web test/monitoring tools, protocol analyzers, TV conference systems;

Network software: PC X servers, PC NFS client, Windows-UNIX access, Live E-learning, Web conference, Web seminars, user ID solutions;

Security: client’s security, network security, Web security, log analysis, real-time monitoring, database coding, gateway-type E-mail coding solutions;

Storage: IP-SAN storage, back-up solutions, network attached storage;

Telecommunications: built-in software & hardware for telecommunications/servers, test tools for telecommunications, other.

 

Clients: [Telecommunications carriers, semiconductor mfrs, wholesalers] Fujitsu Ltd, Fujitsu Social Science Laboratory, NTT Communications, NEC, Tohoku NEC, Hitachi Ltd, Sanyo Electric Ind, Soft Bank, Daiwabo Information System, other.

 

No. of accounts: 500

 

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Packeteer Inc, Radware Ltd (--USA), Hummingbird Bluecoat (Canada), Control Break International BV (Netherlands), other from USA, etc.

 

Payment record: Regular

 

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

 

 

Bank References

 

SMBC (Yokohama)

MUFG (Yokohama)

 

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

 

(In Million Yen)

Terms Ending:

 

31/03/2007

31/03/2006

31/03/2005

Annual Sales

 

9,500

9,029

7,250

Recur. Profit

 

..

..

..

Net Profit

 

780

744

346

Total Assets

 

 

N/A

N/A

Net Worth

 

 

1,366

1,020

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

300

300

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

5.22

24.54

          - -

       Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

       N.Worth Ratio

 

..

..

       N.Profit/Sales

8.21

8.24

4.77

 

Note: Financials are only partially disclosed as consolidated by the parent, Macnica Inc, whose       consolidated financials are attached.

The 31/03/2005 fiscal term is the initial accounting term from the inception.

Forecast figures for the 31/03/2007 fiscal term.

 

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALS OF MACNICA INC (8 FIRMS).

 

FINANCES: (Consolidated in million yen)

 

 

 

Terms Ending:

31/03/2006

31/03/2005

INCOME STATEMENT

 

 

 

  Annual Sales

 

147,125

119,719

 

  Cost of Sales

125,663

101,116

 

      GROSS PROFIT

21,462

18,603

 

  Selling & Adm Costs

15,982

13,074

 

      OPERATING PROFIT

5,479

5,528

 

  Non-Operating P/L

-722

-1,038

 

      RECURRING PROFIT

4,757

4,490

 

      NET PROFIT

2,570

2,438

BALANCE SHEET

 

 

 

 

  Cash

 

11,165

11,908

 

  Receivables

 

28,068

23,848

 

  Inventory

 

26,740

19,236

 

  Securities, Marketable

 

 

 

  Other Current Assets

11,783

6,939

 

      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

77,756

61,931

 

  Property & Equipment

7,134

7,348

 

  Intangibles

 

703

793

 

  Investments, Other Fixed Assets

3,377

3,350

 

      TOTAL ASSETS

88,970

73,422

 

  Payables

 

22,234

13,473

 

  Short-Term Bank Loans

3,025

2,177

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Other Current Liabs

4,906

3,773

 

      TOTAL CURRENT LIABS

30,165

19,423

 

  Debentures

 

 

 

 

  Long-Term Bank Loans

3,687

112

 

  Reserve for Retirement Allw

1,630

1,439

 

  Other Debts

 

938

1,286

 

      TOTAL LIABILITIES

36,420

22,260

 

      MINORITY INTERESTS

 

 

 

Common stock

11,194

11,194

 

Additional paid-in capital

19,476

19,476

 

Retained earnings

22,784

20,761

 

Evaluation p/l on investments/securities

108

125

 

Others

 

74

(60)

 

Treasury stock, at cost

(1,086)

(335)

 

      TOTAL S/HOLDERS` EQUITY

52,550

51,161

 

      TOTAL EQUITIES

88,970

73,422

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

 

Terms ending:

31/03/2006

31/03/2005

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

-3,149

2,443

 

Cash Flows from Investment Activities

-20

-712

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

3,125

-4,861

 

Cash, Bank Deposits at the Term End

 

11,165

11,074

ANALYTICAL RATIOS            Terms ending:

31/03/2006

31/03/2005

 

 

Net Worth (S/Holders' Equity)

52,550

51,161

 

 

Current Ratio (%)

257.77

318.85

 

 

Net Worth Ratio (%)

59.06

69.68

 

 

Recurring Profit Ratio (%)

3.23

3.75

 

 

Net Profit Ratio (%)

1.75

2.04

 

 

Return On Equity (%)

4.89

4.77

 


 

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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