MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

14.11.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

MINOR  CHEESE  LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

16th  Floor,  Berli  Jucker  House  Building, 99  Sukhumvit   42  Road,  Prakanong, Klongtoey,  Bangkok  10110

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

26.06.1991

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0105534059477

 

 

Legal Form :

Private  Limited  Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer,  Distributor  and  Exporter of Cheese  Products

 

 

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

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct 

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

      

Name

 

MINOR  CHEESE  LIMITED

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           16th  FLOOR,  BERLI  JUCKER  HOUSE  BUILDING,

                                                                        99  SUKHUMVIT   42  ROAD,  PRAKANONG,

                                                                        KLONGTOEY,  BANGKOK  10110

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]   2381-5123

FAX                                                      :           [66]   2381-5093

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

ESTABLISHED                                     :           1991

REGISTRATION  NO.                           :           0105534059477

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.  30,000,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                :           BHT.  30,000,000

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           DECEMBER   31            

LEGAL  STATUS                                  :           PRIVATE  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR. MONTRI  THONGSRI,   THAI

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

NO.  OF  STAFF                                   :           69

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           CHEESE  PRODUCTS

                                                                        MANUFACTURER,  DISTRIBUTOR  AND  EXPORTER

                                                                         

                                                                         

CORPORATE  PROFILE

 

OPERATING  TREND                            :           STABLE                       

PRESENT  SITUATION                          :           OPERATING  NORMALLY                     

REPUTATION                                       :           GOOD  WITH  NORMAL  BUSINESS  ENGAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT  STANDARD                 :           MANAGEMENT  WITH  FAIR  PERFORMANCE             

 

 

 

 

 


 

HISTORY

 

The  subject  was  established  on  June  26,  1991  as  a  private  limited  company under  the  name  style  MINOR CHEESE  LIMITED,   by  Thai  groups, in  order  to  manufacture  and  distribute  various  kinds  of  cheese  and  cheese  blend  products  to  both   domestic  and  overseas  markets.    Subject    currently  employs  69  staff.   It  was     achieved  the  ISO  9001:2000   by  SGS,  on  September  29,  2006.

 

Subject  is  a  wholly  owned  subsidiary  of  The  Minor  Food  Group  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  is  99  Sukhumvit  42  Rd.,  Prakanong,  Klongtoey,  Bangkok  10110,   and  this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.  

 

 

THE  BOARD  OF  DIRECTOR

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr. William  Ellwood  Heinecke

 

American

59

Mr. Paul  Charles  Kenny

 

Australian

59

Mr. Montri  Thongsri

 

Thai

52

 

 

AUTHORIZED  PERSON

 

Two  of  the  above  directors  can  jointly  sign  on  behalf  of  the  subject  with  company’s  affixed.

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr. Montri  Thongsri  is  the  Managing  Director.

He  is  Thai  nationality  with  the  age  of  52  years  old.

 

Mr. Praphan  Hansanukrom  is  the  Factory  Manager.

He  is  Thai  nationality. 

 

 

BUSINESS  OPERATIONS

 

The  subject  is  engaged  in  manufacturing  and  distributing  various  kinds  of  cheese  and  cheese  blend  products,  includes  Cheddar  Cheese,  Cream  Cheese,  Mascarpone  Cheese,  Parmesan  Cheese,  Mozzarella  Cheese & Cheese  Blends,  Yoghurt,  String  Cheese  and  etc.,  with  the  production  capacity  of  1,500  tons  per  year.  

 


 

PURCHASE

 

Raw   materials  are  purchased  from  suppliers  and  agents  in   both   domestic  and  overseas,  mainly  in  Japan,  India,  and  Australia.

 

 

SALES 

 

80%  of  the  products  is  sold  locally  by  wholesale  to  manufacturers  and  end-users,  such  as  food  industry  and  restaurant,  the  remaining  20%  is  exported  to  Japan,  Singapore,  Hong  Kong,  Europe  and  Middle  East  countries.

 

 

MAJOR  CUSTOMERS

 

- The  Pizza  Company   :  Thailand

- Swensens  [Thai]  Ltd.  :  Thailand

- Sizzler                        :  Thailand

- Burger  King                :  Thailand

- Dairy  Queen  Restaurant         :  Thailand

 

 

RELATED  AND  AFFILIATED  COMPANY

 

The  subject  is  not  found   to  have  any  subsidiary  nor  affiliated  company  here  in  Thailand.

 

 

LITIGATION

 

Bankruptcy  and  Receivership

 

There  are  no  litigation  on  bankruptcy  and  receivership  cases  filed  against  the  subject  found  at  Legal  Execution  Department  for  the  past  five  years.

 

Others

 

There  are  no  legal  suits  filed  against   the  subject  for  the  past  two  years.

 

 

CREDIT  

 

Sales  are  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Local  bills  are  paid  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Imports  are  by  L/C  at  sight  or  T/T.

Exports  are  against  T/T.

 

BANKING

 

Bangkok  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  employs  69  staff.  

 

 

LOCATION   DETAILS

 

The  premise  is  owned  for  administrative  office  at  the  heading  address.  Premise  is  located  in  commercial/residential   area.

 

Factory is located at 9/1 Soi Subchampa, Mitrapap Rd., Klangdong, Pakchong,  Nakornratchasima  30320.  Tel. : [66] 44  361-133-5,  Fax. : [66] 44  361-132.

 

 

REMARK

 

CREDIT  OF  US$ 500,000  ON  D/A  SHOULD  BE  IN  ORDER.

 

 

COMMENT

 

The  subject  was  formed in  1991  as  a  manufacturer,  distributor  and  exporter  of  cheese  products.    The  products  has  been  mostly  served  to  the  company  in  The  Minor  Food  Group  Public  Company  Limited.    Consumption   demand  of  cheese  products  especially  from  European  Foods  remains  strong.     Subject  has  strong  business  performance  and  potential  in  long  term  prospect.

 

 

FINANCIAL  INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  registered  at  Bht.  25,000,000  divided  into  250,000  shares  of  Bht. 100     each.

 

The  capital  was  increased  and  decreased  later  as  following:

 

            Bht.     40,000,000  on  September  14,  1993

            Bht.   100,000,000  on  March  31,  1994

            Bht.     50,000,000  on  December  28,  1998  [Decreased]

            Bht.     30,000,000  on  December  20,  2002  [Decreased]

           

The  latest  registered  capital  was  decreased  to Bht. 30,000,000 divided  into  600,000   shares  of  Bht.  50  each  with  fully  paid.

 


 

THE  SHAREHOLDERS  LISTED  WERE  :  [as  at  April  30,  2008]

 

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

The  Minor  Food  Group  Public  Company  Limited

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  99  Sukhumvit  42  Rd.,  Prakanong, 

                     Klongtoey,  Bangkok

599,993

99.99

Mr. William  Ellwood  Heinecke

Nationality:  American

Address     :  449  Rama  9  Rd.,  Bangkapi,  Huaykwang, 

                     Bangkok

          2

 

Mr. Kajornsak  Chantarattikarn

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  1414/90  Sukhumvit  Rd.,  Prakanong, 

                     Klongtoey,  Bangkok

         1

 

Mrs. Sukanya  Vasunant

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  40/3604  Moo  1,  Thasai,  Muang,  

                     Nonthaburi

         1

=  0.01

Mrs. Kanya  Reungprateepsaeng

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  248/1  Sukhumvit  46  Rd.,  Klongtoey, 

                     Bangkok

         1

 

Mr. Montri  Thongsri

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  1701/66  Sukhumvit  101/1  Rd.,  Bangchak, 

                     Prakanong,  Bangkok

         1

 

Mr. John  Scott  Heinecke

Nationality:  American

Address     :  449  Rama  9  Rd.,  Bangkapi,  Huaykwang,

                     Bangkok

         1

 

 

Total  Shareholders  :    7

 

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANT  NO.

 

Mr. Anothai  Leekijwattana          No.  3442


 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial  figures  published  for  December  31,  2007  &  2006  were:

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                 

Current Assets

2007

2006

 

 

 

Cash   in   hand  &  at  Bank             

120,551

107,026

Trade  Accts.  Receivable 

39,838,166

30,315,353

Related Company Receivable

3,114,454

2,677,071

Short-term Loan to Parent Company

-

1,679,688

Inventories                      

76,678,068

41,492,196

Other  Current  Assets                  

2,793,983

231,901

 

Total  Current  Assets                

 

122,545,222

 

76,503,235

 

 

 

Fixed Assets                  

70,786,363

61,144,361

Other Assets                  

31,407

70,279

 

Total  Assets                 

 

193,362,992

 

137,717,875

 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

Current Liabilities

2007

2006

 

 

 

Trade Accts. Payable

22,044,974

14,879,252

Related  Company Payable

2,103,905

5,861,664

Other Payable

7,060,125

4,209,211

Current  Portion of  Liabilities  under  Lease 

  Contract

 

-

 

3,574,491

Short  Term Loan  from  Related  Company

43,578,604

-

Accrued Income Tax

1,590,992

947,830

Accrued Expenses

2,503,499

1,247,893

Other  Current  Liabilities             

2,178,369

971,508

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

81,060,468

 

31,691,849

 

 

 

Current  Portion of  Liabilities  under  Lease 

  Contract,  net  of  Current Portion

 

42,961,748

 

43,758,643

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

124,022,216

 

75,450,492

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 Share  capital : Baht  50  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital  600,000  shares

 

 

30,000,000

 

 

30,000,000

 

Capital  Paid                      

 

30,000,000

 

30,000,000

Statutory Reserve

2,450,000

2,450,000

Retained  Earning - Unappropriated                

36,890,776

29,817,383

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

69,340,776

 

62,267,383

 

Total Liabilities  & Shareholders'  Equity

 

193,362,992

 

137,717,875

 

                                                   

PROFIT  &  LOSS  ACCOUNT

 

 Sales

2007

2006

 

 

 

Sales  Income                            

349,840,640

301,844,021

Other  Income                 

18,820,530

15,194,267

 

Total  Saless                 

 

368,661,170

 

317,038,288

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost   of   Goods   Sold                           

317,083,928

265,292,446

Selling  &  Administrative  Expenses

41,141,025

38,244,117

 

Total Expenses             

 

358,224,953

 

303,536,563

 

Profit / [Loss]  Before  Interest  Expenses  &

  Income Tax

 

 

10,436,217

 

 

13,501,725

Interest  Expenses

[918,098]

[560,932]

Income  Tax

[2,444,726]

[3,596,495]

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

 

7,073,393

 

9,344,298

 


FINANCIAL  ANALYSIS

 

Annual  Growth  &  Profitability

 

 

Annual  Growth

 

2007

 

2006

 

Net  Sales

 

15.90

 

 

 

Operating  Profit

 

[33.31]

 

 

 

Net  Profit

 

[24.30]

 

 

 

Fixed  Assets

 

15.77

 

 

 

Total  Assets

 

40.41

 

 

 

Profitability

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Good  Sold

 

90.64

 

87.89

 

Operating  Profit  Margin

 

2.98

 

4.47

 

S  &  A  Expenses

 

11.76

 

12.67

 

Interest Paid

 

0.26

 

0.19

 

Other  Saless

 

5.38

 

5.03

 

Net  Profit  Margin

 

2.02

 

3.10

 

Earning  Per  Shares

 

11.79

 

15.57

 

No. of  Shares

 

600,000

 

600,000

 

Net  Sales  was  increased  by  15.90%,  Operating  Profit  was  decreased  by  33.31%,  Net  Profit  was  decreased  by  24.30%,  Fixed  Assets  was  increased  by  15.77%,  Total  Assets  was  increased  by  40.41%.


 

 

 

Compare  each  cost  with  sales, Cost  of  Good  Sold  was  increased  from  87.89%  to  90.64%,  Operating  Profit  Margin  was  decreased  from  4.47%  to  2.98%,  S  &  A  Expenses  was  decreased  from  12.67%  to  11.76%,  Interest Paid  was  increased  from  0.19%  to  0.26%,  Other  Saless  was  increased  from  5.03%  to  5.38%,  Net  Profit  Margin  was  decreased  from  3.10%  to  2.02%. 

 

Earning  Per  Shares  was  decreased  from  15.57  baht  per  share  to  11.79  baht  per  share.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Liquidity

 

 

Liquidity

 

2007

 

2006

 

Current  Ratio

 

1.51

 

2.41

 

Quick-Assets  Ratio

 

0.53

 

1.10

 

Current  Ratio  was  decreased  from  2.41  to  1.51,  show  Current  Assets  can  cover  Current  Liabilities,  Liquidity  Ratio  of  the  company  was   good,  Quick-Assets  Ratio  was  decreased  from  1.10  to  0.53,  capacity  to  pay  Short  Term  Loan  was  not  good,  because  Current  Assets  without  Inventory  can  not  cover  Current  Liabilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Leverage

 

 

Leverage

 

2007

 

2006

 

D/E  Ratio

 

1.79

 

1.21

 

Times  Interest  Earned

 

11.37

 

24.07

 

D/E  Ratio  was  increased  from  1.21  to  1.79,  show  the  company  had  fund  from  Loan  more  than  fund  from  Equity,  investment  risked  of  the  company  is  medium,  Times  Interest  Earned  was  decreased  from  24.07  to  11.37,  capacity  to  pay  interest  paid  was  good.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Efficiency

 

 

Efficiency

 

2007

 

2006

 

Fixed  Assets  Turnover

 

4.94

 

4.94

 

Total  Assets  Turnover

 

1.81

 

2.19

 

Return  on  Assets

 

3.66

 

6.79

 

Return  on  Equity

 

10.20

 

15.01

 

Day's  Payable

 

22.69

 

17.75

 

Day’s  Inventories

 

78.90

 

49.49

 

Day’s  Receivables

 

41.00

 

36.16

 

Fixed  Assets  Turnover  was  increased  from  4.94  times  to  4.94  times,  Total  Assets  Turnover  was  decreased  from  2.19  times  to  1.81  times,  show  the  company  could  use  Fixed  Assets  so  efficiently,  Return  on  Assets  was  decreased  from  6.79  to  3.66,  Return  on  Equity  was  decreased  from  15.01  to  10.20,  capacity  to  use  Assets  to  make  profit  was  good. 

 

Day's  Payable  was  increased  from  18  days  to  23  days,  Day’s  Inventories  was  increased  from  50  days  to  79  days,  and  Day’s  Receivables  was  increased  from  37  days  to  41  days.

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.49.46

UK Pound

1

Rs.73.17

Euro

1

Rs.62.96

 

 

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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