MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

14.02.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

DAIEI AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

29, 525 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

 

 

Country :

Australia

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

18.10.1994

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

462673

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

The subject operates as a paper and plastic marketing, distribution and converting company

 

 

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

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 


COMPANY NAME

 

REGISTERED NAME - DAIEI AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD

ACN: 004 873 581

ABN: 98 004 873 581

 

 

CORPORATE SEARCH

 

INCORPORATED                       30 March 1971

 

REGISTERED ADDRESS           29, 525 Collins St

                                                MELBOURNE, VIC 3000

 

SHARECAPITAL                        $3,000,000                   

 

SHAREHOLDERS                     Kokusai Pulp & Paper Co                       Holds 3,000,000 shares

 

DIRECTORS                              KAWAGUCHI, Kimihito

                                                1 Remington Dr

                                                DANDENONG, VIC 3175

 

                                                HASHIZUME, Kiyomi

                                                Resident overseas

 

                                                TOMIOKA, Takao

Resident overseas

 

ROWLEY, Jacqueline Clair

                                                1 Stanhill Dr

                                                CRANBOURNE SOUTH, VIC 3977

 

                                               

SECRETARY                            KAWAGUCHI, Kimihito

                                                1 Remington Dr

                                                DANDENONG, VIC 3175

 

REGISTERED CHARGES          Registered Charge Number                     : 462673

                                                Date Registered                         : 18.10.1994

                                                Status                                                   : Fixed and floating

                                                Creditor                                                 : ANZ Banking Group

 

 

BUSINESS STRUCTURE

 

TRADING ADDRESS                 1 Remington Dr

                                                DANDENONG SOUTH VIC 3175                        

 

TELEPHONE                             (613) 8795 5200

 

FACSIMILE                               (613) 9799 8911

 


BRANCHES                              CHATSWOOD, NSW 2067

                                                SPRINGWOOD, QLD 4127

                                                PADBURY, WA 6025

                                               

HOLDING ENTITY                      KOKUSAI PULP & PAPER CO

 

BANK                                       ANZ BANKING GROUP

                                                BANK OF TOKYO MITSUBISHI

                                               

EMPLOYEES                            18        

 

 

BACKGROUND

 

The subject was incorporated in Victoria on 30 March 1971 as Daido (Australasia) P/L, changing name on 6 January 1993 to Daiei Papers (Australia) P/L, adopting the current style on 2 January 1996.

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

The subject operates as a paper and plastic marketing, distribution and converting company.

 

Activities are conducted from premises located at the above listed trading address.

 

 

ADVERSE

                                               

A search of the of Credit Advantage Limited failed to trace any litigation listed against the subject at that date.

 

 

FINANCES

 

During the current interview conducted with the subjects Financial Controller, she advised that for the last financial year ended 31 December 2007, the subject traded profitably and recorded revenue of $105,000,000.

 

On a projected basis, revenue is forecast to reach $100,000,000 for the current financial year ending 31 December 2008.

 

From the subjects most recently lodged financial statements it is shown that for the year ended 31 December 2006 the subject recorded a 3% decline in consolidated operating revenue to $76,247,700, which resulted in an operating loss before tax of $1,192,591 and after tax of $916,275.

 

Below is a summary of the subject’s income results for the past two financial years.

 

 

Daiei Australasia Pty Ltd

 

 

As at 31 December 2006

As at 31 December 2005

Change (%)

Revenue

$76,247,700

$78,701,125

-3.12%

Profit b/tax

($1,192,591)

($4,352,545)

-72.60%

Profit a/tax

($916,275)

($4,457,126)

-79.44%

Net Profit Margin

-1.20%

-5.66%

4.46%

 

During fiscal 2005 the subject recorded Net cashflows from operating activities totaling $2,328,443.

 

As at 31 December 2006, the subject recorded consolidated current assets of $30,293,060. They included receivables of $19,588,891 and inventories of $7,694,233.

 

At the same date consolidated current liabilities totaled $31,312,399 and included payables of $15,846,010 and interest bearing liabilities of $14,758,824.

 

As at 31 December 2006 the subject recorded a deficiency in Working Capital of $1,019,339 and a current ratio of 0.97 to 1.

 

The subject has received a guarantee of continuing support from its Holding entity, to allow it to meet its liabilities. It is the belief of the Directors that such financial support will continue to be made available.

 

Net Assets totalled $2,102,755 as at 31 December 2006. At this date, the subject also recorded a Debt to Equity ratio of 14.09 to 1.

 

Enquiries in trade quarters revealed satisfaction from one supplier contacted in dealing with the subject on a credit basis.

 

Other Financial Information

 

 

Daiei Australasia Pty Ltd

 

 

As at 31 December 2006

As at 31 December 2005

Change (%)

Revenue

$76,247,700

$78,701,125

-3.12%

Profit b/tax

($1,192,591)

($4,352,545)

-72.60%

Profit a/tax

($916,275)

($4,457,126)

-79.44%

Net Profit Margin

-1.20%

-5.66%

4.46%

Current Assets

$30,293,060

$31,700,171

-4.44%

Non Current Assets

$3,135,828

$3,442,686

-8.91%

Total Assets

$33,428,888

$35,142,857

-4.88%

Current Liabilities

$31,312,399

$31,750,963

-1.38%

Non Current Liabilities

$13,734

$64,153

-78.59%

Total Liabilities

$31,326,133

$31,815,116

-1.54%

Net Assets

$2,102,755

$3,327,741

-36.81%

Working Capital

($1,019,339)

($50,792)

1906.89%

Current Ratio

0.97

1.00

-3.10%

Debt to Equity

14.90

9.56

55.82%

 

The holding entity, Kokusai Pulp & Paper is Japan's 2nd largest pulp & paper distributor, having close relationships with Oji Paper and Nippon Paper Industries

 

 

TRADE SURVEY

 

The subject is advised to import a majority of its requirements.

 

A trade survey on the subject traced the following accounts:

 

(Stockwell International) Purchases average $20,000 per month on 7 and 30 day terms. Payment is met to terms and the account is considered satisfactory, having been known over 12 months.

                                               

 

(Frank Madden) Nominated supplier failed to respond to correspondence despite chasing.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

The subject was incorporated in Victoria on 30 March 1971, adopting the current style on 2 January 1996. Records disclose Share Capital of $3,000,000.

 

For the last financial year ended 31 December 2007, the subject traded profitably and recorded revenue of $105,000,000.

 

For the year ended 31 December 2006 the subject recorded a 3% decline in consolidated operating revenue to $76,247,700, which resulted in an operating loss before tax of $1,192,591 and after tax of $916,275.

 

As at 31 December 2006 the subject recorded a deficiency in Working Capital of $1,019,339 and a current ratio of 0.97 to 1.

 

Net Assets totalled $2,102,755 as at 31 December 2006.

 

Enquiries in trade quarters revealed satisfaction from one supplier contacted in dealing with the subject on a credit basis.

 

                                                           

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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