MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

26.09.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SHIMADA TRADING CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

N Bldg 2F, 2-26-3 Kitazawa Setagayaku Tokyo 155-0031

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

Apr 1986

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, retail of furniture, interior upholstery

 

 

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 42 millions

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 


name

 

SHIMADA TRADING CO LTD

 

 

REGD NAME

 

KK Shimada Trading

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

N Bldg 2F, 2-26-3 Kitazawa Setagayaku Tokyo 155-0031 JAPAN

Tel        : 03-5738-3288  

Fax       : 03-5738-3280

URL      : http://www.noce.co.jp/

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

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Import, retail of furniture, interior upholstery

 

 

STORE(S)

 

Tokyo (7), Yokohama (3), Osaka (2), Nagoya, Sapporo, Sendai, Nagano, Kobe, Fukuoka, other (Tot 19) (-- Store name “NOCE”)

 

 

DISTRIBUTION CENTER

 

Ohtsuki (Yamanashi-Pref)

 

 

FACTORY(IES)

 

(subcontracted both at home & abroad)

 

 

OFFICERS

 

SHUNSUKE SHIMADA, PRES               Junko Shimada, s/mgn dir

Hiroko Shimada, mgn dir                        Kayoko Shimada, dir

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 2,300 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 30 M

TREND             STEADY                       WORTH            Yen 291 M

STARTED         1986                             EMPLOYES      108

 

 

COMMENT

 

IMPORTER AND RETAILER SPECIALIZING IN FURNITURE.  FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR CREDIT ENGAGEMENTS: US$250,000 / D/A 30 DAYS.

 

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 42.0 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established by Shunsuke Shimada in order to make most of his experience in the subject line of business.  Started originally as an importer and wholesaler of European-style furniture, subcontracted mfg to factories in France, Italy, Germany, and other EU countries, and later withdrew from the wholesaling operations and switched to retailing of European-style furniture and interior items, while retaining some of wholesaling clients.  Import sources have since expanded into S/E Asian countries, as well.  Operates a total of 19 stores, named “NOCE”, nationwide from Hokkaido to Kyushu Island.  The subject is owned and operated entirely by the Shimada family.  In the last term, completely withdrew from wholesaling             business.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

Financials are only partially disclosed.

 

The sales volume for Mar/2007 fiscal term amounted to Yen 2,300 million, a 5% down from Yen 2,430 million in the previous term.  This is partially referred to the withdrawal from wholesaling operations, and also prices were under pressure due to competition among the trade.  Lower priced imports are coming in from China and other S/E Asian countries.  The net profit was posted at Yen 48 million, down 24% from Yen 63 million a year ago.

 

For the current term ending Mar 2008 the net profit is projected at Yen 50 million, on a 4% rise in turnover, to Yen 2,400 million. 

 

The financial situation is considered FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 42 million, on 30 days normal terms.  The proposed amount on DA 30days terms is considered well within the firm’s financial capabilities.

 

 

REGISTRATION

           

Date Registered:            Apr 1986

Legal Status:                 Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:                    2,400 shares

Issued:                          600 shares

Sum:                            Yen 30 million

Major shareholders (%): Shunsuke Shimada (100)

           

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

 

 

OPERATION

           

Activities: Operates 19 furniture chain stores, named “NOCE”, nationwide, selling sofas, tables, desks, chairs, cabinets, racks, etc, plus interior items (--100%);

           

Materials: wood, steel, glass and leather/PVS;

Colors: natural, black, white and red.

           

90% of the goods are imported from France, Poland, Italy, UK, Germany, other.

 

Clients: Consumers

 

No. of accounts: Unavailable

 

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Imports from France, UK, Poland, Italy, Germany, S/E Asian countries, other (--90%). 

 

Also supplied from domestic suppliers (10%).

 

Payment record: Regular

 

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

 

           

Bank References

 

SMBC (Setagaya)

MUFG (Setagaya)

 

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

 

(In Million Yen)

Terms Ending:

 

31/03/2008

31/03/2007

31/03/2006

31/03/2005

Annual Sales

 

2,400

2,300

2,430

2,435

Recur. Profit

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit

 

50

48

63

44

Total Assets

 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Net Worth

 

 

291

257

197

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

30

30

30

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

4.35

-5.35

-0.21

6.80

       Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

..

       N.Worth Ratio

 

..

..

..

       N.Profit/Sales

2.08

2.09

2.59

1.81

 

Notes: Financials are only partially disclosed.

Forecast (or estimated) figures for 31/03/2008 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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