MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

14.02.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

KAHMA CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

3-411 Hidakacho Kariya City Aichi-Pref 448-0046

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

February 1970

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

DIY store operator

 

 

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 2,243.8 MILLION

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear


COMPANY NAME & ADDRESS

 

KAHMA CO LTD

REGD NAME:   KK Kaama

MAIN OFFICE:  3-411 Hidakacho Kariya City Aichi-Pref 448-0046 JAPAN

Tel        : 0566-25-2511    

Fax       : 0566-25-0106

URL      : http://www.khama.co.jp/

E-Mail   : (thru the URL)

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

DIY store operator

 

 

STORES

 

122 stores centering in Nagoya and vicinity prefectures

 

 

OFFICER(S)

 

Jun’ichiro Kagami, ch                             YOSHIYUKI TOYODA, CH

Toshio Hagimoto, mgn dir                       Shoji Kimura, dir

Shin’ichi Matsushita, dir                         Mikio Akai, dir

 

 

Yen Amount

 

In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 193,640 M*

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 6,001 M

TREND             STEADY                       WORTH            Yen 131,453 M*

STARTED         1970                             EMPLOYES      957

 

* Group sales/net worth after the merger

 

 

COMMENT

 

DIY STORE OPERATOR, OWNED BY DCM JAPAN HOLDINGS CO LTD. 

 

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

 

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 2,243.8 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established as operator of home center operator with DIY goods as mainline. In Sept 2006, merged with Homac Corp, Hokkaido-based home center operator, and formed DCM Japan Holdings Co Ltd.  In Aug 2006, the subject was de-listed from Tokyo & Nagoya S/E’s. The group consists of 4 core firms: Kahma Co Ltd, Homac Corp, Daiki Co Ltd (Shikoku-based home center operator), and DCM Japan Co Ltd (group joint purchaser, commodity developer, import/overseas business). Operates a total 22 home centered centering in Nagoya and neighboring prefectures.

           

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The subject was merged into DCM Holdings Co Ltd and the last financials released were of the 31/08/2006 fiscal term as attached.

 

The group sales volume for the initial fiscal term ending 28/02/2007 term amounted to Yen 193,640 million, with recurring profit posted at Yen 5,404 million and the net profit at Yen 2,653 million, respectively.

 

For the current term ending Feb 2007 the recurring profit is projected at Yen 15,700 million and the net profit at Yen 8,400 million, respectively, on a 106% rise in turnover, to Yen 399,000 million. Opened 12 new stores, closing down 6 stores.  Opening of new stores last year will fully contribute.  Store refurbishment accelerating to raise further operating efficiency.  Joint purchasing by the subsidiary paying off.

           

The financial situation is considered maintained FAIR and good for ORDINARY business en- gagements.  Max credit            limit is estimated at Yen 2,243.8 million, on 30 days normal terms.  Max credit limit for DCM Japan Holdings is estimated at Yen 5,753.8 million, 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered: Feb 1970

Legal Status      : Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized         : 120,020 shares

Issued               : 120,020 shares

Sum                 : Yen 6,001 million

           

Major shareholders (%): DCM Japan Holdings Co Ltd*(100)

 

*Holding company controlling Kahma, Homac and Daiki, all home center operators, with Mitsui & Co as partner.  Ranked top in home center industry.  Founded Sept 2006, listed Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya S/E’s, capital Yen 1,000 million, turnover Yen 193,640 million, operating profit Yen 5,682 million, recurring profit Yen 5,404 million, net profit Yen 2,653 million, total assets Yen 254,664 million, net worth Yen 130,528 million, employees 4,522, pres Toshihiro Hisada.

 

Consolidated Financials are as attached (See SUPPLEMENTS)

 

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


OPERATION

 

Activities: Operator of a total 22 home centers as a group with DIY goods as mainline (--100%).

 

Clients: Consumers

 

No. of accounts: Unavailable

 

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

           

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Paltac, Yamazen Corp, Kao Customer Marketing, other.

 

 

Payment record

 

Regular

 

 

Location

 

Business area in Kariya City, Aichi-Pref.  Office premises at the caption address are owned and maintained satisfactorily.

 

 

Bank References

 

Mizuho Corporate Bank (Nagoya)

MUFG (Kasadera)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES: (In Million Yen)

 

Kahma Co Ltd until the 31/08/2006 fiscal term.

 

       Terms Ending:

31/08/2006

31/03/2006

31/03/2005

31/03/2004

Annual Sales

 

54,408

122,937

123,542

125,796

Recur. Profit

 

3,023

6,317

5,096

4,436

Net Profit

 

1,396

3,510

2,084

1,957

Total Assets

 

 

89,622

89,667

86,581

Current Assets

 

 

50,784

49,963

46,218

Current Liabs

 

 

28,478

29,198

 

Net Worth

 

 

27,578

27,387

 

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

6,001

6,001

6,001

Div.P.Share(Ą)

 

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

6.21

-0.49

-1.79

0.00

       Current Ratio

 

..

178.33

171.12

#DIV/0!

       N.Worth Ratio

..

30.77

30.54

0.00

       R.Profit/Sales

 

5.56

5.14

4.12

3.53

       N.Profit/Sales

2.57

2.86

1.69

1.56

      Return On Equity

..

12.73

7.61

..

 

Notes: Financials are for the subject firm until the merger into DCM Japan Holdings Co Ltd.

 

 


SUPPLEMENTS:

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALS OF THE PARENT, DCM JAPAN HOLDINGS CO LTD

FINANCES: (Consolidated in million yen)

 

 

Terms Ending:

28/02/2007

INCOME STATEMENT

 

 

  Annual Sales

 

193,640

 

  Cost of Sales

133,732

 

      GROSS PROFIT

59,908

 

  Selling & Adm Costs

54,225

 

      OPERATING PROFIT

5,682

 

  Non-Operating P/L

-278

 

      RECURRING PROFIT

5,404

 

      NET PROFIT

2,653

BALANCE SHEET

 

 

 

 

  Cash

 

15,334

 

  Receivables

 

1,909

 

  Inventory

 

61,428

 

  Securities, Marketable

369

 

  Other Current Assets

6,784

 

      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

85,824

 

  Property & Equipment

99,486

 

  Intangibles

 

8,789

 

  Investments, Other Fixed Assets

60,565

 

      TOTAL ASSETS

254,664

 

  Payables

 

43,135

 

  Short-Term Bank Loans

21,150

 

 

 

 

 

  Other Current Liabs

24,504

 

      TOTAL CURRENT LIABS

88,789

 

  Debentures

 

 

 

  Long-Term Bank Loans

24,198

 

  Reserve for Retirement Allw

1,734

 

  Other Debts

 

8,460

 

      TOTAL LIABILITIES

123,181

 

      MINORITY INTERESTS

 

 

Common stock

10,000

 

Additional paid-in capital

41,603

 

Retained earnings

81,136

 

Evaluation p/l on investments/securities

4,952

 

Others

 

(1,155)

 

Treasury stock, at cost

(5,053)

 

      TOTAL S/HOLDERS` EQUITY

131,483

 

      TOTAL EQUITIES

254,664

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

Terms ending:

28/02/2007

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

885

 

Cash Flows from Investment Activities

-3,971

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

1,036

 

Cash, Bank Deposits at the Term End

 

15,177

ANALYTICAL RATIOS            Terms ending:

28/02/2007

 

 

Net Worth (S/Holders' Equity)

131,483

 

 

Current Ratio (%)

96.66

 

 

Net Worth Ratio (%)

51.63

 

 

Recurring Profit Ratio (%)

2.79

 

 

Net Profit Ratio (%)

1.37

 

 

Return On Equity (%)

2.02

 

 

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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