MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

11.02.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

METRODE  [THAILAND]  1995  CO.,  LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

12/22  Soi  174  Ramkhamhaeng  Road, Minburi,  Bangkok  10510

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

06.02.1995

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0105538016217

 

 

Legal Form :

Private  Limited  Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Importer  and  Distributor of Welding  Products

 

 

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 :

US$ 500,000 

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

name of the company

 

METRODE  [THAILAND]  1995  CO.,  LTD.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           12/22  SOI  174  RAMKHAMHAENG  ROAD,

                                                                        MINBURI,  BANGKOK  10510,  THAILAND

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]   2917-4231,  2917-5008

FAX                                                      :           [66]   2917-5009,  2917-4229

E-MAIL  ADDRESS                                :           metrode-th1995@yahoo.com

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                   :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

 

ESTABLISHED                                     :           1995

REGISTRATION  NO.                            :           0105538016217

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.   3,000,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                 :           BHT.   3,000,000

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           DECEMBER   31            

LEGAL  STATUS                                   :           PRIVATE  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MRS. LAKHANA  LUEHATHAI-OPAS,  THAI

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

 

NO.  OF  STAFF                                    :           9

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           WELDING  PRODUCTS

                                                                        IMPORTER  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  February  6,  1995  as  a  private  limited  company under  the  name  style  METRODE  [THAILAND]  1995  CO.,  LTD., by  Thai group,  the  Luehathai-opas  family,   with  the  business  objective  to  import  and  distribute  various  kinds  of  welding  products  to  domestic  market.    It  currently  employs  9  staff.  

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  is  12/22  Soi  174,  Ramkhamhaeng  Rd.,  Minburi,  Bangkok  10510,   and  this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.  

 

 

THE  BOARD  OF  DIRECTORS

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Lakhana  Luehathai-opas

 

Thai

54

Mrs. Annop  Luehathai-opas

 

Thai

57

Mr. Thewan  Luehathai-opas

 

Thai

60

Mr. Nanthapol  Luehathai-opas

 

Thai

58

Mrs. Sumalee  Luehathai-opas

 

Thai

59

Mrs. Chuenjit  Luehathai-opas

 

Thai

53

 

 

AUTHORIZED  PERSON

 

Two  of  the  above  directors  can  jointly  sign  on  behalf  of  the  subject  with  company’s  affixed.

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mrs. Lakhana  Luehathai-opas  is  the  Managing  Director.

She is  Thai  nationality  with  the  age  of   54  years  old. 

 

 

BUSINESS  OPERATIONS

 

The  subject  is  engaged  in  importing  and  distributing various  kinds  of  special  welding  products,  including  welding  filler  metals  and  etc.

 

 

BRAND  NAMES

 

“AAA”,  “WTI”  and  etc.

 

 

PURCHASE

 

The  products  are  purchased  from  suppliers  both  domestic  and  overseas,  mainly  in  United States of  America,  Sweden  and  Germany.

 

 

SALES 

 

100%  of  the  products  is  sold  locally  by  wholesale  to  dealers,  manufacturers  and  end-users.

 

 

RELATED  AND  AFFILIATED  COMPANY

 

Siam  Weld  Trading  Co.,  Ltd.

Business  Type  :  Importer  and  distributor  of  cutting  machines.

 

 

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.

 

 

BANKING

 

Bangkok  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The subject  employs  9 staff.  

 

 

 

LOCATION   DETAILS

 

The  premise  is  owned  for  administrative  office  at  the  heading  address.  Premise  is  located  in  residential   area.

 

 

REMARK

 

CREDIT  OF  US$ 500,000  AGAINST  D/A  TERMS  SHOULD  BE  IN  ORDER.

 

 

COMMENT

 

The  subject  has  moderate  business.   Its  products  have  been  marketed  for  over  ten  years.

However,  slowdown  in  some  industries  have  caused  its  growth   at  slow  pace.

 

 

FINANCIAL  INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  registered  at  Bht. 1,000,000  divided  into 10,000 shares  of  Bht. 100      each  with  fully  paid.

 

November  20,  2001,  the  capital  was  increased  to  Bht. 3,000,000  divided  into  30,000  shares  of  Bht.  100   each  with  fully  paid.

 

 

MAIN  SHAREHOLDERS  :  [as  at  April  30,  2007]

 

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Siam-WTI  Technology  International  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  2/22  Moo  11,  Minburi,  Bangkok

25,989

86.63

Mrs. Lakhana  Luehathai-opas

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  21/739  Moo  5,  Sukhapibal  1  Rd., 

                   Klongkum,  Buengkum,  Bangkok

1,000

3.33

Mr. Annop  Luehathai-opas

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  2/22  Moo  11,  Minburi,  Bangkok

1,000

3.33

Mr. Thewan  Luehathai-opas

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  25/6  Sukhapibal  3  Rd.,  Sapansung, 

                   Bangkok

500

1.67

Mrs. Sumalee  Luehathai-opas

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  25/6  Sukhapibal  3  Rd.,  Sapansung, 

                   Bangkok

500

1.67

Mr. Nanthapol  Luehathai-opas

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  282/9  Sukhumvit  71  Rd.,  Prakanong, 

                   Wattana,  Bangkok

500

1.67

Mrs. Chuenjit  Luehathai-opas

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  582/367  Asoke-Dindaeng  Rd.,  Dindaeng, 

                   Bangkok

500

1.67

Others

11

0.03

 

 

Total  Shareholders 

 

18

 

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANT  NO.

 

Mr. Sakchai  Prachakboonjesada  No.  5927

 

 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial  figures  published  for  December  31,  2006  &  2005 were:

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                

Current Assets

2006

2005

 

 

 

Cash  in  Hand  &  at  Bank

219,658.09

246,535.11

Trade  Accts.  Receivable

12,958,789.81

1,156,503.83

Inventories                      

4,395,304.45

4,344,309.72

Other  Current  Assets                  

385,015.06

675,076.78

 

 

 

Total  Current  Assets                

17,958,767.41

6,422,425.44

 

Loan  to  Person or  Related Company

 

-

 

4,802,179.66

Long-term  Investment

4,418,800.00

3,336,000.00

Fixed Assets                  

12,841,608.21

14,740,306.12

Electricity  Guarantee                  

4,400.00

4,400.00

 

Total  Assets                 

 

35,223,575.62

 

29,305,311.22


 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

 

Current Liabilities

2006

2005

 

 

 

Short-term  Loan  from  Bank     

7,457,874.20

6,432,251.98

Trade  Accts.  Payable

22,185,968.34

380,953.71

Accrued  Income  Tax

16,720.40

-

Current  portion  of  Hire-purchase  Payable

212,616.00

212,616.00

Other  Current  Liabilities             

662,124.82

479,415.77

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

30,535,303.76

7,505,237.46

 

Hire-purchase  Payable

 

-

 

212,616.00

Long-term  Loan  from  Bank

896,241.76

1,578,821.72

Long-term  Loan  from  Director

4,091,061.72

20,929,561.14

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

35,522,607.24

 

30,226,236.32

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 Share  capital : Baht  100  par  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital   30,000  shares

 

 

3,000,000.00

 

 

3,000,000.00

 

 

 

Capital  Paid                      

3,000,000.00

3,000,000.00

Retained  Earning – Unappropriated  [Deficit]

[3,299,031.62]

[3,920,925.10]

 

Total Shareholders' Equity  [Deficit]

 

[299,031.62]

 

[920,925.10]

 

Total Liabilities  &  Shareholders'  Equity

 

35,223,575.62

 

29,305,311.22


                                                  

PROFIT  &  LOSS  ACCOUNT

 

 

Revenue

2006

2005

 

 

 

Sales  &  Service  Income                                    

15,229,354.88

11,404,235.54

Other  Income                 

1,893,073.54

1,444,188.52

 

Total  Revenues           

 

17,122,428.42

 

12,848,424.06

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost   of   Goods   Sold  &  Service                    

11,890,638.84

11,749,892.52

Selling  &  Administrative  Expenses

3,785,035.65

4,073,139.02

 

Total Expenses             

 

15,675,674.49

 

15,823,031.54

 

 

 

Profit / [Loss]  before  Interest  Expenses  & 

  Income  Tax

 

1,446,753.93

 

[2,974,607.48]

Interest  Expenses          

[653,781.21]

[729,074.16]

Income  Tax

[171,079.24]

-

 

 

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

621,893.48

[3,703,681.64]

 

 


 

 

FINANCIAL  ANALYSIS

 

Annual  Growth  &  Profitability

 

 

Annual  Growth

 

2006

 

2005

 

Net  Sales

 

33.54

 

 

 

Operating  Profit

 

[136.42]

 

 

 

Net  Profit

 

116.79

 

 

 

Fixed  Assets

 

[12.88]

 

 

 

Total  Assets

 

20.20

 

 

 

Profitability

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Good  Sold

 

78.08

 

103.03

 

Operating  Profit  Margin

 

9.50

 

[26.08]

 

S  &  A  Expenses

 

24.85

 

35.72

 

Interest Paid

 

4.29

 

6.39

 

Other  Revenues

 

12.43

 

12.66

 

Net  Profit  Margin

 

4.08

 

[32.48]

 

Earning  Per  Shares

 

20.73

 

[123.46]

 

No. of  Shares

 

30,000

 

30,000

 

Net  Sales  was  increased  by  33.54%,  Operating  Profit  was  decreased  by  136.42%,  Net  Profit  was  increased  by  116.79%,  Fixed  Assets  was  decreased  by  12.88%,  Total  Assets  was  increased  by  20.20%.


 

 

Compare  each  cost  with  sales, Cost  of  Good  Sold  was  decreased  from  103.03%  to  78.08%,  Operating  Profit  Margin  was  increased  from  -26.08%  to  9.50%,  S  &  A  Expenses  was  decreased  from  35.72%  to  24.85%,  Interest Paid  was  decreased  from  6.39%  to  4.29%,  Other  Revenues  was  decreased  from  12.66%  to  12.43%,  Net  Profit  Margin  was  increased  from  -32.48%  to  4.08%. 

 

Earning  Per  Shares  was  increased  from  -123.46  baht  per  share  to  20.73  baht  per  share.

 

 

 

 

Liquidity

 

 

Liquidity

 

2006

 

2005

 

Current  Ratio

 

0.59

 

0.86

 

Quick-Assets  Ratio

 

0.43

 

0.19

 

Current  Ratio  was  decreased  from  0.86  to  0.59,  show  Current  Assets  can  not  cover  Current  Liabilities,  Liquidity  Ratio  of  the  company  was  not  good,  Quick-Assets  Ratio  was  increased  from  0.19  to  0.43,  capacity  to  pay  Short  Term  Loan  was  not  good  too,  because  Current  Assets  without  Inventory  can  not  cover  Current  Liabilities.

 

 

 

 

 

Leverage

 

 

Leverage

 

2006

 

2005

 

D/E  Ratio

 

[118.79]

 

[32.82]

 

Times  Interest  Earned

 

2.21

 

[4.08]

 

D/E  Ratio  was  decreased  from  -32.82  to  -118.79,  show  the  company  had  fund  from  Loan  more  than  fund  from  Equity,  investment  risked  of  the  company  is  high,  Times  Interest  Earned  was  increased  from  -4.08  to  2.21,  capacity  to  pay  interest  paid  was  good.

 

 

 


Efficiency

 

 

Efficiency

 

2006

 

2005

 

Fixed  Assets  Turnover

 

1.19

 

0.77

 

Total  Assets  Turnover

 

0.43

 

0.39

 

Return  on  Assets

 

1.77

 

[12.64]

 

Return  on  Equity

 

207.97

 

[402.17]

 

Day's  Payable

 

524.44

 

12.03

 

Day’s  Inventories

 

103.90

 

137.14

 

Day’s  Receivables

 

306.33

 

36.51

 

 

Fixed  Assets  Turnover  was  increased  from  0.77  times  to  1.19  times,  Total  Assets  Turnover  was  increased  from  0.39  times  to  0.43  times,  show  the  company  could  use  Assets  so  efficiently,  Return  on  Assets  was  increased  from  -12.64  to  1.77,  Return  on  Equity  was  increased  from  -402.17  to  207.97,  capacity  to  use  Assets  to  make  profit  was  good. 

 

Day's  Payable  was  increased  from  13  days  to  525  days,  while  Day’s  Inventories  was  decreased  from  138  days  to  104  days,  but  Day’s  Receivables  was  increased  from  37  days  to  307  days.

 

 

 


 

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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