MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

04.08.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

THAI NICHIA ELECTRODES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

 

Registered Office :

609  Sathupradit  Road,  Chongnonsi, Yannawa,  Bangkok  10120

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.09.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

15.10.1974 

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0103517021503 

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited  Partnership

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer  and  Distributor of Welding  Electrodes

 

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 :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

 

name of the company

 

THAI NICHIA ELECTRODES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           609  SATHUPRADIT  ROAD,  CHONGNONSI,

                                                                        YANNAWA,  BANGKOK  10120

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]  2284-1930

FAX                                                      :           [66]  2294-6519

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                   :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

 

ESTABLISHED                                     :           1974

REGISTRATION  NO.                            :           0103517021503  [Former  :  2180/2517]

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.  10,000,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                 :           BHT.  10,000,000

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           SEPTEMBER  30           

LEGAL  STATUS                                   :           LIMITED  PARTNERSHIP

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR. BOONTRONG  WONGPOONSIN,  THAI

                                                                        MANAGING  PARTNER

 

NO.  OF  STAFF                                    :           30

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           WELDING  ELECTRODES

                                                                        MANUFACTURER  AND  DISTRIBUTOR

                                                                         

                                                                         

CORPORATE  PROFILE

 

OPERATING  TREND                             :           STABLE                       

PRESENT  SITUATION                          :           OPERATING  NORMALLY                     

REPUTATION                                        :           GOOD  WITH  NORMAL  BUSINESS  ENGAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT  STANDARD                 :           MANAGEMENT  WITH  FAIR  PERFORMANCE             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

HISTORY

 

The  subject  was  established  on  October  15,  1974  as  a  limited  partnership under  the  name style  THAI  NICHIA  ELECTRODES  LIMITED  PARTNERSHIP,  by  Thai  partners,   in  order  to  manufacture  and  distribute  welding  electrodes  for both  domestic  and  international  markets.   It  currently  employs  approximately  30  staff.

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  is  609  Sathupradit  Rd.,  Chongnonsi,  Yannawa,  Bangkok  10120,   and  this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.  

 

 

THE  AUTHORIZED  PERSON

 

Mr. Boontrong  Wongpoonsin  can  sign  on  behalf  of  the  subject  with  seal  affixed.

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr. Boontrong  Wongpoonsin  is  the  Managing  Partner.

He  is  Thai  nationality  with  the  age  of  61  years  old.  

 

Mr. Roengchai  Jorcharoen  is  the  Production  Manager.

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

 

BUSINESS  OPERATIONS

 

The  subject  is  engaged   in  manufacturing  and  distributing  of  welding  electrodes,  under  the  brand  name  “NICHIA”.  Its  production  capacity  are  around  70-80  tons  per  month.

 

 

PURCHASE

 

Most  of   raw  materials  especially  wire  and  cable  are  purchased  from  local  supplies,  the  remaining  is  imported  from  Japan,  Taiwan,  Republic  of  China,  and  Singapore.

 

 

MAJOR  SUPPLIER

 

Nichia  Welding  Electrodes  Mfg.  Co.,  Ltd.                    :  Japan

 

 

SALES 

 

80%  of  the  products  is  sold  locally  by  wholesale  to  dealers,  manufacturers  and  end-users.

 

 

EXPORT

 

20%  of  the  products  is  exported  to Singapore,  Pakistan,  Hong  Kong,  Malaysia, Vietnam,  India  and  Indonesia.

 

 

SUBSIDIARY  AND  AFFILIATED  COMPANY

 

The  subject  is  not  found   to  have  any  subsidiary  nor  affiliated  company  here  in  Thailand.

 

 

LITIGATION

 

Bankruptcy  and  Receivership

 

There  are  no  litigation  on  bankruptcy  and  receivership  cases  filed  against  the  subject  found  at  Legal  Execution  Department  for  the  past  five  years.

 

Others

 

There  are  no  legal  suits  filed  against   the  subject  for  the  past  two  years.

 

 

CREDIT  

 

Sales  are  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Local  bills  are  paid  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Imports  are  by  L/C  at  sight  or  T/T.

Exports  are  against  T/T.

 

 

BANKING

 

Bangkok  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

Kasikornbank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  employs   approximately  30  staff.  

 

 

LOCATION   DETAILS

 

The  premise  is  rented  for  administrative  office,  factory  and  warehouse  at  the  heading  address.  Premise  is  located  in  commercial/residential   area.

 

 

COMMENT

 

The subject  was  formed  in  1974  as  a  manufacturer  and  distributor  of  welding  electrodes.   Since  its  products  have  been  served  to  industrial  users,  which  has  declined  consumption  during  this  one  to  two  years.    The  subject  posted  its  sales  income  in  2006  lower  than  the  previous  year.    However,   currently  slow  consumption  in  local  market  would  lead  to   slow  growth  of  subject’s  business  in  the  near  future.

 

 

FINANCIAL  INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  registered  at  Bht. 10,000,000  which  was  carried  by  5  persons  as  followed  :

 

Mr. Boontrong  Wongpoonsin                  Bht.  2,500,000   [unlimited  partner]

Mr. Boonkerd  Wongpoonsin                   Bht.  1,200,000

Ms. Vilai  Wongpoonsin                          Bht.  1,000,000

Ms. Vipa  Wongpoonsin                         Bht.     800,000

Poonsinwattana  [1975]  Co.,  Ltd.                       Bht.  4,500,000

 

On  September  24,  2007,  the  capital  was  carried  by  3  persons  as  followed:

 

            Name                           Age      Amount

 

Mr. Boontrong  Wongpoonsin      [61]       Bht.  6,000,000   [unlimited  partner]

Mrs. Pornpimol  Wongpoonsin    [57]       Bht.  2,000,000

Mr. Bunyarit  Wongpoonsin         [29]       Bht.  2,000,000

 

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANT  NO.

 

Ms. Sirin  Nanthavoraseth    No.   3153

 


 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial  figures  published  for  September  30,  2006  &  2005  were:

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                

Current Assets

2006

2005

 

 

 

Cash   in   hand  &  at  Bank             

48,553.66

48,553.66

Trade  Accts.  Receivable

15,543,468.96

13,816,627.76

Short  Term  Loan  to  Person  or  Related

  Company

 

163,723.76

 

153,700.13

Inventories                      

13,954,328.35

19,455,982.50

Other  Current  Assets                  

1,037,178.46

795,938.17

 

Total  Current  Assets                

 

30,747,253.19

 

34,270,802.22

 

 

 

Fixed Assets                  

5,184,879.06

4,002,110.53

 

Total  Assets                 

 

35,932,132.25

 

38,272,912.75

 

 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

Current Liabilities

2006

2005

 

 

 

Bank  Overdraft  &  Short  Term  Loan  from

  Financial  Institute

 

11,468,398.52

 

13,737,071.12

Trade  Accts.  Payable

10,927,571.72

12,533,511.42

Other  Current  Liabilities   

1,085,134.59

828,753.96

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

23,481,104.83

 

27,099,336.50

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

23,481,104.83

 

27,099,336.50

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

Capital  Paid                      

 

10,000,000.00

 

10,000,000.00

General  Reserve

1,500,000.00

1,500,000.00

Retained  Earning - Unappropriated                

951,027.42

[326,423.75]

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

12,451,027.42

 

11,173,576.25

 

Total Liabilities  &  Shareholders'  Equity

 

35,932,132.25

 

38,272,912.75

                                                  


 

PROFIT  &  LOSS  ACCOUNT

 

Revenue

2006

2005

 

 

 

Sales                                         

63,606,122.56

81,184,445.01

Other  Income                 

631,197.94

372,142.51

 

Total  Revenues           

 

64,237,320.50

 

81,556,587.52

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost   of   Goods   Sold                           

55,883,341.93

74,077,267.02

Selling  Expenses

4,030,566.13

3,955,207.92

Administrative  Expenses

1,529,430.62

1,162,514.99

 

Total Expenses             

 

61,443,338.68

 

79,194,989.93

 

Profit / [Loss]  Before  Interest  Expenses &

  Income  Tax

 

 

2,793,981.82

 

 

2,361,597.59

Interest  Expenses

[936,891.91]

[889,901.96]

Income  Tax

[579,638.74]

[445,008.09]

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

 

1,277,451.17

 

1,026,687.54

Retained  Earning [deficit],  beginning  of  year

[326,423.75]

[1,353,111.29]

 

Retained  Earning [deficit],  end  of  year

 

951,027.42

 

[326,423.75]

 


 

FINANCIAL  ANALYSIS

 

Annual  Growth  &  Profitability

 

 

Annual  Growth

 

2006

 

2005

 

Net  Sales

 

[21.65]

 

 

 

Operating  Profit

 

56.59

 

 

 

Net  Profit

 

24.42

 

 

 

Fixed  Assets

 

29.55

 

 

 

Total  Assets

 

[6.12]

 

 

 

Profitability

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Good  Sold

 

87.86

 

91.25

 

Operating  Profit  Margin

 

6.80

 

4.34

 

S  &  A  Expenses

 

6.34

 

4.87

 

Interest Paid

 

1.47

 

1.10

 

Other  Revenues

 

0.99

 

0.46

 

Net  Profit  Margin

 

2.01

 

1.26

 

Net  Sales  was  decreased  by  21.65%,  Operating  Profit  was  increased  by  56.59%,  Net  Profit  was  increased  by  24.42%,  Fixed  Assets  was  increased  by  29.55%,  Total  Assets  was  decreased  by  6.12%.


 

 

 

Compare  each  cost  with  sales, Cost  of  Good  Sold  was  decreased  from  91.25%  to  87.86%,  Operating  Profit  Margin  was  increased  from  4.34%  to  6.80%,  S  &  A  Expenses  was  increased  from  4.87%  to  6.34%,  Interest Paid  was  increased  from  1.10%  to  1.47%,  Other  Revenues  was  increased  from  0.46%  to  0.99%,  Net  Profit  Margin  was  increased  from  1.26%  to  2.01%.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Liquidity

 

 

Liquidity

 

2006

 

2005

 

Current  Ratio

 

1.31

 

1.26

 

Quick-Assets  Ratio

 

0.67

 

0.52

 

Current  Ratio  was  increased  from  1.26  to  1.31,  show  Current  Assets  can  cover  Current  Liabilities,  Liquidity  Ratio  of  the  company  was  so  good,  Quick-Assets  Ratio  was  increased  from  0.52  to  0.67,  capacity  to  pay  Short  Term  Loan  was  not  good,  because  Current  Assets  without  Inventory  can  not  cover  Current  Liabilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Leverage

 

 

Leverage

 

2006

 

2005

 

D/E  Ratio

 

1.89

 

2.43

 

Times  Interest  Earned

 

4.61

 

3.96

 

D/E  Ratio  was  decreased  from  2.43  to  1.89,  show  the  company  had  fund  from  Loan  more  than  fund  from  Equity,  investment  risked  of  the  company  is  medium,  Times  Interest  Earned  was  increased  from  3.96  to  4.61,  capacity  to  pay  interest  paid  was   good.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Efficiency

 

 

Efficiency

 

2006

 

2005

 

Fixed  Assets  Turnover

 

12.27

 

20.29

 

Total  Assets  Turnover

 

1.77

 

2.12

 

Return  on  Assets

 

3.56

 

2.68

 

Return  on  Equity

 

10.26

 

9.19

 

Day's  Payable

 

61.85

 

55.58

 

Day’s  Inventories

 

78.98

 

86.27

 

Day’s  Receivables

 

87.97

 

61.27

 

Fixed  Assets  Turnover  was  decreased  from  20.29  times  to  12.27  times,  Total  Assets  Turnover  was  decreased  from  2.12  times  to  1.77  times,  show  the  company  could  not  use  Assets  so  efficiently,  Return  on  Assets  was  increased  from  2.68  to  3.56,  Return  on  Equity  was  increased  from  9.19  to  10.26,  capacity  to  use  Assets  to  make  profit  was  good.

 

Day's  Payable  was  increased  from  56  days  to  62  days,  while  Day’s  Inventories  was  decreased  from  87  days  to  79  days,  but  Day’s  Receivables  was  increased  from  62  days  to  88  days.


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.42.40

UK Pound

1

Rs.83.57

Euro

1

Rs.66.02

 

 

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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