MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

28.11.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

WESCO CO INC

 

 

Registered Office :

General Bldg 3F, 1-1-11 Takasago Chuoku Fukuoka 810-0011

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

28.02.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

Aug 2001

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, wholesale of cooking utensils, water evaporators

 

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.

Small

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

Yen 12 millions

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear


name

 

WESCO CO INC

 

 

REGD NAME

 

Wesco KK

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

General Bldg 3F, 1-1-11 Takasago Chuoku Fukuoka 810-0011 JAPAN

Tel        : 092-533-1234    

Fax       : 092-533-1188

URL      : http://www.wesco-inc.co.jp/

E-Mail address: wesco@k9.dion.ne.jp

 

*.. Moved to the caption address in Jan 2007 from the former at: 3-14-20 Haruyoshi Chuoku Fukuoka, as given

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Import, wholesale of cooking utensils, water evaporators

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Tokyo, Oita

 

 

OFFICERS

 

TETSUJI YAMAMOTO, PRES

Eitaro Yamamoto, dir

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, dir

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        R/WEAK                       A/SALES          Yen 800 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 10 M

TREND             SLOW                          WORTH            Yen 36 M

STARTED         2001                             EMPLOYES      150

 

 

COMMENT

 

IMPORTER SPECIALIZING IN COOKWARE.   FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED RATHER WEAK BUT SHOULD BE GOOD FOR MODERATE BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

 

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 12 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

The subject company was established originally in 1970 by Eitaro Yamamoto, on his account, and was incorporated in 2001.  Tetsuji is the founder’s son.  The firm, owned and operated solely by the Yamamoto family, specializes in importing cookware and water purifying equipment.  Goods are imported from West Bend, USA, branded “INKOR”.  Goods are distributed through agent dealers and group stores down to chain stores, supermarkets, department stores, other..  Also sells online.  Operates cooking classes online, too. 

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

The sales volume for Feb/2007 fiscal term amounted to Yen 800 million, a 2% down from Yen 813 million in the previous term.  Competition is getting harder by selling similar products, even at lower prices.  Similar pans frequently appear on TV.  The net profit remained similar at Yen 5 million.

 

For the current term ending Feb 2008 the net profit is projected at Yen 5 million, on a 3% rise in turnover, to Yen 820 million.  With weaker Yen the sales in Yen terms are expected to increase.

 

The financial situation is considered RATHER WEAK but should be good for MODERATE business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 12.0 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

           

Date Registered:            Aug 2001

Legal Status:                 Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:                    800 shares

Issued:                          200 shares

Sum:                            Yen 10 million

Major shareholders (%): Tetsuji Yamamoto (60)

No. of shareholders:       7

 

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

 

 

OPERATION

           

Activities: Imports and wholesales (including online sales) water purifying systems, evaporators, cooking ware branded “ANKOR”, other kitchen utensils (--100%). 

 

Goods are imported from West Bend, USA. 

 

Operates cooking classes online, too.

 

           

Clients: Agent dealers, direct-run & group stores, other

 

No. of accounts: Unavailable

 

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

Suppliers: [Mfr] Imports from West Bend, USA.

 

Payment record: Regular

 

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

 

 

Bank References

 

MUFG (Fukuoka)

Bank of Fukuoka (Tenjincho)

 

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

 

(In Million Yen)

Terms Ending:

 

29/02/2008

28/02/2007

28/02/2006

28/02/2005

Annual Sales

 

820

800

813

980

Recur. Profit

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit

 

5

5

5

5

Total Assets

 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Net Worth

 

 

36

31

26

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

10

10

10

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

2.50

-1.60

-17.04

-10.91

       Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

..

       N.Worth Ratio

 

..

..

..

       N.Profit/Sales

0.61

0.63

0.62

0.51

 

Notes: Financials are not disclosed only except the above partial figures.

Forecast (or estimated) figures for 29/02/2008 fiscal term.

 

 

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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