MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

28.11.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SHOWA DENKO KENSO CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

3-1 Nishinomiyacho Toyama 931-8335

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

Oct 1982

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing of elastic polishing grindstones

 

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 61.2 millions

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear


name

 

SHOWA DENKO KENSO CO LTD

 

 

REGD NAME

 

Showa Denko Kenso KK

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

3-1 Nishinomiyacho Toyama 931-8335 JAPAN

Tel        : 076-438-4083   

Fax       : 076-438-0959

URL      : http://www.sdk.co.jp (Of the parent, Showa Denko KK)

E-mail : info@sdk.co.jp

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Mfg of elastic polishing grindstones

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Yokohama (at the parent’s factory)

 

 

FACTORY(IES)

 

At the caption address

 

 

OFFICERS

 

ICHIRO HONMA, PRES

Shigeaki Shiota, dir

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 757 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 50 M

TREND             STEADY                       WORTH            Yen 171 M

STARTED         1982                             EMPLOYES      24

 

COMMENT

 

MFR SPECIALIZING POLISHING GRINDSTONES, WHOLLY OWNED BY SHOWA DENKO KK.  FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR TO GOOD AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

                       

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 61.2 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS. 

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established on the basis of a section in Ceramic Division separated from Showa Denko KK, major petrochemical mfr, Tokyo (See REGISTRATION).  This is virtually a section of the parent, Showa Denko KK, and manufactures elastic polishing grindstones centrally, other associated parts & components.  Goods are gradually being switched to direct shipment to clients (mostly mfg industries) from the conventional business transactions through traders. 

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

The sales volume for Dec/2006 fiscal term amounted to Yen 757 million, a 7% rise from Yen 708 million in the previous term.  Mfg industries recovered and demand continued to increase.  The net profit was posted at Yen 106 million, up from Yen 94 million a year ago.  Cost reduction efforts contributed to improve profits.

 

For the current term ending Dec 2007 the net profit is projected at Yen 110 million, on a 4% rise in turnover, to Yen 790 million.  Business is seen steady and rising.

 

The financial situation is considered FAIR to GOOD and responsible for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 61.2 million, on 30 days normal terms. 

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:            Oct 1982

Legal Status:                 Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:                    4,000 shares

Issued:                          1,000 shares

Sum:                            Yen 50 million

Major shareholders (%): Showa Denko KK*(100)

 

* Comprehensive chemical mfr, Tokyo, founded 1939, listed Tokyo S/E, capital Yen 110,824 million, sales Yen 924,533 million, operating profit Yen 68,727 million, recurring profit Yen 57,514 million, net profit Yen 28,836 million, total assets Yen 1,037,823 million, net worth Yen 235,410 million, employees 11,184, pres Kyohei Takahashi. 

 

Consolidated Financials are as attached (See SUPPLEMENTS)

           

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

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Manufactures elastic polishing grindstones, associated parts & components, others (--100%).

 

Clients: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Noritake Company Ltd, Marubeni Corp, Hitachi Metals Ltd, Shoko Co, Satoh Shoji Corp, other. 

 

No. of accounts: 800

 

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Showa Denko KK, Shoko Co, Japan Vilene, Showa Highpolymer
Co, Sanko Keito Boseki, other

 

Payment record: Regular

 

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

 

 

Bank References

 

Hokuriku Bank (Iwase)

Mizuho Corporate Bank (Toyama)

 

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

 

(In Million Yen)

       Terms Ending:

31/12/2007

31/12/2006

31/12/2005

31/12/2004

Annual Sales

 

790

757

708

692

Recur. Profit

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit

 

110

106

94

91

Total Assets

 

 

515

505

 

Current Assets

 

 

388

387

 

Current Liabs

 

 

322

403

 

Net Worth

 

 

171

65

 

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

50

50

50

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

4.36

6.92

2.31

7.29

       Current Ratio

 

..

120.50

96.03

..

       N.Worth Ratio

..

33.20

12.87

..

       R.Profit/Sales

 

..

..

..

..

       N.Profit/Sales

13.92

14.00

13.28

13.15

       Return On Equity

..

61.99

144.62

..

 

Notes: Forecast (or estimated) for the 31/12/2007 fiscal term.

 

 

SUPPLEMENTS

 

Consolidated Financials of the parent, Showa Denko KK

FINANCES: (Consolidated in million yen)

 

 

 

Terms Ending:

31/12/2006

31/12/2005

INCOME STATEMENT

 

 

 

  Annual Sales

 

914,533

811,899

 

  Cost of Sales

762,532

672,423

 

      GROSS PROFIT

152,001

139,476

 

  Selling & Adm Costs

83,274

82,285

 

      OPERATING PROFIT

68,727

57,191

 

  Non-Operating P/L

-11,213

-102,321

 

      RECURRING PROFIT

57,514

46,960

 

      NET PROFIT

28,836

15,647

BALANCE SHEET

 

 

 

 

  Cash

 

55,424

37,273

 

  Receivables

 

176,218

161,054

 

  Inventory

 

86,313

77,336

 

  Securities, Marketable

 

 

 

  Other Current Assets

30,498

42,380

 

      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

348,453

318,043

 

  Property & Equipment

549,991

510,904

 

  Intangibles

 

18,408

24,278

 

  Investments, Other Fixed Assets

120,971

133,008

 

      TOTAL ASSETS

1,037,823

986,233

 

  Payables

 

161,456

140,181

 

  Short-Term Bank Loans

110,348

97,773

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Other Current Liabs

157,021

153,430

 

      TOTAL CURRENT LIABS

428,825

391,384

 

  Debentures

 

19,000

24,000

 

  Long-Term Bank Loans

183,168

195,168

 

  Reserve for Retirement Allw

35,341

42,982

 

  Other Debts

 

105,997

76,910

 

      TOTAL LIABILITIES

772,331

730,444

 

      MINORITY INTERESTS

 

49,050

 

Common stock

110,824

110,451

 

Additional paid-in capital

26,883

11,090

 

Retained earnings

47,333

21,868

 

Evaluation p/l on investments/securities

19,286

19,485

 

Others

 

61,318

43,940

 

Treasury stock, at cost

(152)

(96)

 

      TOTAL S/HOLDERS` EQUITY

265,492

206,738

 

      TOTAL EQUITIES

1,037,823

986,233

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

 

Terms ending:

31/12/2006

31/12/2005

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

91,398

77,966

 

Cash Flows from Investment Activities

-55,948

-17,987

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

-18,047

-53,446

 

Cash, Bank Deposits at the Term End

 

55,100

37,233

ANALYTICAL RATIOS            Terms ending:

31/12/2006

31/12/2005

 

 

Net Worth (S/Holders' Equity)

265,492

206,738

 

 

Current Ratio (%)

81.26

81.26

 

 

Net Worth Ratio (%)

25.58

20.96

 

 

Recurring Profit Ratio (%)

6.29

5.78

 

 

Net Profit Ratio (%)

3.15

1.93

 

 

Return On Equity (%)

10.86

7.57

 

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.

 

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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