MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

02.05.2008

 

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GOLAY BUCHEL TRADING KK

 

 

Registered Office :

Shinsaibashi-Tanimoto Bldg 4F, 3-4-15 Bakuromachi Chuoku Osaka 541-0059

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

December 1985

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, Export, Wholesale of Pearls, Jewelry

 

 

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 42 Million

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

 

name & address

 

GOLAY BUCHEL TRADING KK

REGD NAME:   Golay Buchel Trading KK

MAIN OFFICE:  Shinsaibashi-Tanimoto Bldg 4F, 3-4-15 Bakuromachi Chuoku Osaka 541-0059

                        JAPAN

                        Tel: 06-6244-4020     Fax: 06-6244-2737

URL:                 http://www.golay.com

E-Mail address:contact@osaka.golay.com

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Import, export, wholesale of pearls, jewelry

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Tokyo, Kobe (showroom), Fukuoka

 

 

FACTORY(IES)

 

(subcontracted)

 

 

OFFICERS

 

VIEIRALISSIMO S MAERKS J, REP DIR (Phonetically spelled)

 

 

Yen Amount

 

In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 2,300 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 250 M

TREND             SLOW                          WORTH                        Yen 410 M

STARTED         1985                             EMPLOYES      45

 

 

 

 

 

COMMENT

 

TRADING DIVISION SPECIALIZING IN PEARLS, WHOLLY OWNED BY GOLAY BUCHEL HOLDING, SWITZ.

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR CREDIT ENGAGEMENTS: US$390,000 / O/A 30 DAYS TERMS.

                       

 

MAX CREDIT LIMIT

 

YEN 42 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS.  .

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established by Golay Buchel Holding, Switz, as its marketing     base in Japan, to engage in international trading business.  Golay Buchel Japan KK, founded in 1957, is a sister firm founded as a purchasing office in Kobe.  The subject functions as its        foreign trading division to import and export the goods.  Goods are imported from Golay             Buchel group firms in Italy, France, Germany, Switz, Thailand, etc.  Has 3 group branch offices       in Tokyo, Kobe and Fukuoka.  Tokyo Branch handles essentially South Sea pearls.  Pearls are also exported.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

Financials are only partially disclosed.

 

The sales volume for Dec/2007 fiscal term amounted to Yen 2,300 million, a similar amount in the previous term.  The net profit remained similar at Yen 20 million.

 

For the current term ending Dec 2008 the net profit is projected at Yen 20 million, on a 4% rise in turnover, to Yen 2,400 million.

 

The financial situation is considered maintained FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 42 million, on 30 days normal terms.  The proposed amount is considered within the firm’s financial capabilities, backed up by the Swiss parent’s financial strength. 

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:            Dec 1985

Legal Status:                 Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:                    5,000 shares

Issued:                          5,000 shares

Sum:                            Yen 250 million

           

 

Major shareholders (%)

 

Golay Buchel Holding SA, Switz (100)

           

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

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Trading division owned by Golay Buchel Holdings SA, Switz, for importing, exporting and wholesaling of cultured pearls, gold & platinum jewelry, others (--100%).

           

Goods are imported mostly from Europe (Italy, France, Swiss, accounting for 80% of total imports), also from Golay Buchel Thailand, other.

           

Tokyo Branch Office handles South Sea pearls.

 

Imports Swiss wedding brands “Meister” & “Pianegonda & FOPE”.

 

           

Clients

 

 [Pearl stores, pearl processors, wholesalers] Tasaki Shinju, Tokyo Kiho, Verite Corp, Shinei Hoshoku, Eiko Watch, other.  

 

 

No. of accounts

 

500

 

 

Domestic areas of activities

 

Nationwide

 

 

Suppliers

 

 [Mfrs, wholesalers] Imports from Golay Buchel Switz, Italy, Hong Kong (about 80%), other from Golay Buchel Thailand, USA, other.

 

 

Payment record

 

Regular

 

 

Location

 

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

 

 

Bank References

 

UBS AG Bank (Tokyo)

Mizuho (Semba)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES: (In Million Yen)

 

Terms Ending:

 

31/12/2008

31/12/2007

31/12/2006

31/12/2005

Annual Sales

 

2,400

2,300

2,300

2,000

Recur. Profit

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit

 

 

20

20

18

Total Assets

 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Net Worth

 

 

410

390

370

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

250

250

250

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

 

 

 

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

4.35

0.00

15.00

-4.76

     Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

..

       N.Worth Ratio

 

..

..

..

       N.Profit/Sales

0.00

0.87

0.87

0.90

 

Note: Financials are only partially disclosed.

Forecast (or estimated) for the 31/12/2008 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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