MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19.01.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

TOMEN PLASTICS CORPORATION

 

 

Registered Office :

Toyota Tsusho Marunouchi Bldg 3F, 3-8-1 Marunouchi Chiyodaku Tokyo 100-8320

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

January, 1981

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, Export, Wholesale of Synthetic Resins and Functional Chemicals

 

 

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 421.2 Million

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 


name of the company

 

TOMEN PLASTICS CORPORATION

REGD NAME:   Tomen Plastics Hambai KK

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

Toyota Tsusho Marunouchi Bldg 3F, 3-8-1 Marunouchi Chiyodaku Tokyo 100-8320 JAPAN

Tel: 03-5288-3660     Fax: 03-5288-9233

                       

 

URL

 

http://www.tomen-mira.com

 

 

E-Mail address

 

info@tomen-mira.com

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Import, export, wholesale of synthetic resins, functional chemicals

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Osaka, Nagoya

 

 

OVERSEAS

 

China (8), Manila, Singapore, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bombay, Sao Paulo, Rotterdam, Sydney, Auckland, Kentucky

 

 

OFFICERS

 

HIROSHI HOSOKAWA, PRES                Toshiaki Matsuura, mgn dir

Toshio Suzuki, dir                                  Seiichi Takada, dir

Ryoji Watanabe, dir                                Iwao Nishimura, dir

 

 

 

Yen Amount

 

In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 36,561 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 250 M

TREND             STEADY                       WORTH            Yen 1,406 M

STARTED         1981                             EMPLOYES      100

 

 

COMMENT

 

TRADING FIRM SPECIALIZING IN PLASTICS PRODUCTS, WHOLLY OWNED BY TOYOTA TSUSHO CORP.

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR CREDIT ENGAGEMENTS: US$1,150,000 / O/A 30 DAYS.

                       

 

MAX CREDIT LIMIT

 

YEN 421.2 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS.  .

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established originally on the basis of plastics section sepa-rated from synthetic resins division of the then Tomen Corp (now merged into Toyota Tsusho Corp).  In 1999 merged sister firm, Tomen Plastics Osaka.  In Apr 2006, when Tomen Corp was absorbed into Toyota Tsusho Corp, the firm became its wholly owned subsidiary.  This is a trading house specializing in wholesale of synthetic resins, synthetic rubber raw materials and products.  Particularly stresses on “MIRA” brand fluoropolymer coated wallpaper, panels, flooring, other housing materials.  Also handles packaging materials, home electronics, automobiles, etc.  Has 23 overseas branch offices, with 8 in China.  China operations are stressed.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

The sales volume for Mar/2007 fiscal term amounted to Yen 36,561 million, a 6% down from Yen 38,923 million in the previous term.  Reportedly, this is referred to transfer part of operations to a sister firm.  The recurring profit was posted at Yen 640 million and the net profit at Yen 356 million, respectively, compared with Yen 514 million recurring profit and Yen 470 million net profit, respectively, a year ago. 

 

For the current term ending Mar 2008 the recurring profit is projected at Yen 820 million and the net profit at Yen 430 million, respectively, on a 37% rise in turnover, to Yen 50,000 million, according to the firm.  Newly added products will contribute.  Automobile-related products will also expand.

 

The financial situation is considered FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 421.2 million, on 30 days normal terms.  The proposed amount for 30 days terms is considered well within the firm’s & the parent’s financial capabilities. 

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered: Jan 1981

Legal Status:     Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:        2 million shares

Issued:              500,000 shares

Sum:                Yen 250 million

           

 

Major shareholders (%)

 

Toyota Tsusho Corp*(100)

 

*.. Sole trading firm in Toyota group, Nagoya, merged with Tomen Corp in Apr 2006, listed Tokyo, Nagoya S/E’s, capital Yen 64,936 million, turnover Yen 6,212,726 million, recurring profit Yen 112,713 million, net profit Yen 77,211 million, total assets Yen             2,462,229 million, net worth Yen 578,920 million, employees 22,945, pres Junzo Shimizu

 

Consolidated Financials are as attached (See SUPPLEMENTS).

           

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

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Wholesales, imports and exports synthetic resins, synthetic rubber raw mate-rials and products, packaging materials, adhesive sheets, housing materials, home           electronics, automobiles & parts, LCD panels, PCB, others (--100%).

 

Handling “MIRA” brand products: fluoro-polymer coated wallpaper, panels, sheets, flooring materials, resin table top of cooking stoves, other interior sheet materials.

 

 

Clients

 

[Mfrs, wholesalers] Toyota Tsusho Corp, Sony Corp, Samson Japan, Nifco Inc, Inoac Corp, Kojima Sangyo, Mirai Industry, Risu Pack, Ikoma Chemical Products, other. 

No. of accounts: 800

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

 

Suppliers

 

[Mfrs, wholesalers] Toyota Tsusho Corp, Toray Ind, Kuraray Co, Daicel      Polymer, Asahi Kasei Chemicals, Japan Polyethylene Corp, Japan Polypropylene Corp, Toho Chemical Ind, Arisawa Mfg, other.

 

Payment record

 

Regular

 

Location

 

Business area in Tokyo.  Office premises at the caption address are owned by the parent, Toyota Tsusho Corp, and maintained satisfactorily.

 

 

Bank References

 

MUFG (Tokyo)

SMBC (H/O)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES: (In Million Yen)

 

       Terms Ending:

31/03/2008

31/03/2007

31/03/2006

31/03/2005

Annual Sales

 

50,000

36,561

38,923

40,122

Recur. Profit

 

820

640

514

502

Net Profit

 

430

356

470

105

Total Assets

 

 

13,214

11,028

10,744

Current Assets

 

 

12,357

9,717

9,884

Current Liabs

 

 

11,510

9,192

9,659

Net Worth

 

 

1,406

1,070

826

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

250

250

250

Div.P.Share(Ą)

 

 

427.80

600.00

1000.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

36.76

-6.07

-2.99

..

       Current Ratio

 

..

107.36

105.71

102.33

       N.Worth Ratio

..

10.64

9.70

7.69

       R.Profit/Sales

 

1.64

1.75

1.32

1.25

       N.Profit/Sales

0.86

0.97

1.21

0.26

       Return On Equity

..

25.32

43.93

12.71

 

Note: Forecast (or estimated) for the 31/03/2008 fiscal term.

 

 

SUPPLEMENTS:

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALS OF THE PARENT, TOYOTA TSUSHO CORP

FINANCES: (Consolidated in million yen)

 

 

 

Terms Ending:

31/03/2007

31/03/2006

INCOME STATEMENT

 

 

 

  Annual Sales

 

6,212,726

3,945,319

 

  Cost of Sales

5,884,267

3,723,727

 

      GROSS PROFIT

328,458

221,592

 

  Selling & Adm Costs

218,456

141,536

 

      OPERATING PROFIT

110,002

80,056

 

  Non-Operating P/L

2,721

6,123

 

      RECURRING PROFIT

112,713

86,179

 

      NET PROFIT

77,211

45,732

BALANCE SHEET

 

 

 

 

  Cash

 

126,871

77,051

 

  Receivables

 

1,031,639

683,995

 

  Inventory

 

381,135

276,345

 

  Securities, Marketable

 

 

 

  Other Current Assets

119,792

69,592

 

      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

1,659,437

1,106,983

 

  Property & Equipment

204,576

126,756

 

  Intangibles

 

145,657

14,655

 

  Investments, Other Fixed Assets

452,559

354,308

 

      TOTAL ASSETS

2,462,229

1,602,702

 

  Payables

 

791,770

536,029

 

  Short-Term Bank Loans

232,940

207,612

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Other Current Liabs

274,205

275,576

 

      TOTAL CURRENT LIABS

1,298,915

1,019,217

 

  Debentures

 

80,400

55,000

 

  Long-Term Bank Loans

414,111

145,283

 

  Reserve for Retirement Allw

15,226

3,342

 

  Other Debts

 

27,038

48,564

 

      TOTAL LIABILITIES

1,835,690

1,271,406

 

      MINORITY INTERESTS

 

16,976

 

Common stock

64,936

26,748

 

Additional paid-in capital

154,367

24,705

 

Retained earnings

275,465

206,679

 

Evaluation p/l on investments/securities

70,714

60,530

 

Others

 

65,687

(162)

 

Treasury stock, at cost

(4,631)

(4,181)

 

      TOTAL S/HOLDERS` EQUITY

626,538

314,319

 

      TOTAL EQUITIES

2,462,229

1,602,702

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

 

Terms ending:

31/03/2007

31/03/2006

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

44,598

33,089

 

Cash Flows from Investment Activities

-31,159

-119,378

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

-46,555

90,452

 

Cash, Bank Deposits at the Term End

 

125,603

75,032

ANALYTICAL RATIOS            Terms ending:

31/03/2007

31/03/2006

 

 

Net Worth (S/Holders' Equity)

626,538

314,319

 

 

Current Ratio (%)

127.76

108.61

 

 

Net Worth Ratio (%)

25.45

19.61

 

 

Recurring Profit Ratio (%)

1.81

2.18

 

 

Net Profit Ratio (%)

1.24

1.16

 

 

Return On Equity (%)

12.32

14.55

 

 

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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