MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

18.06.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SASAYAMA CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

Kobe Trade Center Bldg 6F, 5-1-14 Hamabedori Chuoku Kobe 651-0083

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

June 1985

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company (Yugen Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, Wholesale of Cow Hide, Tanned Leather, Finished Leather

(Import Agent for Prime Tanning USA)

 

 

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 :

YEN 6.9 Million

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

name & address

 

SASAYAMA CO LTD (Not SASAYA)

REGD NAME:   YK Sasayama

MAIN OFFICE:  Kobe Trade Center Bldg 6F, 5-1-14 Hamabedori Chuoku Kobe 651-0083 JAPAN

                        Tel: 078-251-6888     Fax: 078-291-0405

 

* The correct address is as given above.  The given address and phone/Fax numbers           belong to some other company.  This is confirmed by the company.

 

URL:                 N/A

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Import, wholesale of cow hide, tanned leather, finished leather

(Import Agent for Prime Tanning USA)

 

 

BRANCHES   

 

Nil

 

 

FACTORY(IES)   

 

(subcontracted)

 

 

OFFICER(S)

 

ARITSUNE SASAYAMA, PRES

 

 

Yen Amount

 

In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY    

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 375 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 3 M

TREND             STEADY                       WORTH            Yen 49 M

STARTED         1985                             EMPLOYES      5

 

 

 

 

COMMEN 

 

IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER SPECIALIZING IN COW HIDE & TANNED                                              LEATHER. 

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY

BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS BUT DOUBTFUL FOR CREDIT ENGAGEMENTS:                                         US$312,500 / O/A 60 DAYS AFTER SHIPMENT DATE.

 

 

MAX CREDIT LIMIT

 

YEN 6.9 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established originally in 1971 by Aritsune Sasayama in order to make most of his experience in the subject line of business.  Incorporated in 1985.  This is a family-based trading firm specializing in import and wholesale of cow hide, tanned leather, tanning chemicals, other.  Sole marketing agent for Prime Tanning USA.  Also handles as a sideline synthetic leather, dyestuffs, etc.  Clients are leather mfg firms, shoemakers, other, centering in greater-Osaka region.

           

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Financials are only partially disclosed.

 

The sales volume for Mar/2007 fiscal term amounted to Yen 375 million, a 103% steep hike from Yen 185 million in the previous term.  Client networks expanded sharply, the firm says.  The net profit was posted at Yen 15 million, up from Yen 1 million a year ago.

 

For the term ended Mar 2008 the net profit was projected & believed posted at Yen 15 million, on a 4% rise in turnover, to 390 million.  The firm did not deny the figure.

           

The financial situation is considered maintained FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  The proposed amount, however, is considered TOO HIGH from the recent financial status.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 6.9 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:            Jun 1985

Legal Status:                 Private Limited Company (Yugen Kaisha)

Regd Capital:                 Yen 3 million

           

 

Major shareholders (%)

 

Aritsune Sasayama, Kazuko Sasayama, Mitsuhiro Sasayama (break down unavailable)

 

No. of shareholders: 3

           

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

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Imports and wholesales cow hide, tanned leather, finished leather, tanning agents, dyestuffs, synthetic robber, car leather seats, other (--100%)

 

Sole import & marketing agent in Japan for Prime Tanning USA, other.

 

           

Clients

 

 [Leather mfrs, shoemakers] Simon Corp, Daiki Leather, Kanetoshi Seikakusho,

Masahiko Kasei, Ohya Seikakusho, Deguchi Kagaku, Tatsuno Kasei Kogyo, Fukuno Kagaku Yakuhin, Sansei Kagaku, other.

 

 

No. of accounts

 

300

 

 

Domestic areas of activities

 

Centered in greater-Osaka

 

           

Suppliers

 

[Mfrs, wholesalers] Prime Tanning USA (sole import agent in Japan), National Beef, East Hide, Cinochem Japan, Cisecam, Tanac, other.

 

 

Payment record

 

Regular

 

 

Location

 

Business area in Kobe.  Office premises at the caption address are leased and maintained satisfactorily.

 

 

 

 

 

Bank References

 

SMBC (Sannomiya)

Mizuho Bank (Kobe)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES: (In Million Yen)

 

Terms Ending:

 

31/03/2008

31/03/2007

31/03/2006

31/03/2005

Annual Sales

 

390

375

185

166

Recur. Profit

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit

 

15

15

1

7

Total Assets

 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Net Worth

 

 

49

34

33

Capital, Paid-Up

 

           3

3

3

3

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

 

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

4.00

102.70

11.45

-5.14

     Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

..

       N.Worth Ratio

 

..

..

..

       N.Profit/Sales

3.85

4.00

0.54

4.22

 

Notes: Financials are only partially disclosed.

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

 

 

 


 

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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