MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

24.10.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

WESCO CO INC

 

 

Registered Office :

General Bldg 3F, 1-1-11 Takasago Chuoku Fukuoka 810-0011

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

29.02.2008

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

August 2001

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, Wholesale of Cooking Utensils, Water Evaporators

 

 

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 10.3 Million

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

---

 

 


 

name & address

 

WESCO CO INC

REGD NAME:   Wesco KK

MAIN OFFICE:  General Bldg 3F, 1-1-11 Takasago Chuoku Fukuoka 810-0011 JAPAN

Tel:                          092-533-1234     Fax: 092-533-1188

 

URL:                 http://www.wesco-inc.co.jp/

E-Mail address: wesco@k9.dion.ne.jp

 

 

ACTIVITIES  

 

Import, wholesale of cooking utensils, water evaporators

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Tokyo, Oita, Nagasaki

 

 

OFFICERS

 

TETSUJI YAMAMOTO, PRES

Eitaro Yamamoto, dir

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, dir

 

Yen Amount:    In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        R/WEAK                       A/SALES          Yen 650 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 10 M

TREND             SLOW                          WORTH            Yen 40 M

STARTED         2001                             EMPLOYES      150

 

 

COMMENT

 

IMPORTER SPECIALIZING IN COOKWARE. 

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED RATHER WEAK BUT SHOULD BE GOOD FOR MODERATE BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

 

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 10.3 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS.

 

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

The subject company was established originally in 1970 by Eitaro Yamamoto, on his account, and was incorporated in 2001, when was succeeded by his son, Tetsuji Yamamoto.  The firm, owned and operated solely by the Yamamoto family, specializes in importing cookware and water purifying equipment.  Goods are imported from West Bend Houseware LLC, USA, branded “INKOR”.  Goods are distributed through agent dealers and group stores down to chain stores, supermarkets, department stores, other.  Also retails online.  Operates cooking classes online, too. 

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

The sales volume for Feb/2008 fiscal term amounted to Yen 650 million, a drastically 19% down from Yen 800 million in the previous term.  Competition is getting harder by the sales of similar products, at competitively lower prices.  Similar pans frequently appear on TV.  The net profit was posted at Yen 4 million, down from Yen 5 million a year ago.

 

For the current term ending Feb 2009 the net profit is projected at Yen 5 million, on an 8% recovery in turnover, to Yen 700 million.  Higher Yen against US Dollars may increase imports at lower Yen prices.  Competition, however, still continues harder.

 

The financial situation is considered RATHER WEAK but should be good for MODERATE business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 10.3 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

           

Date Registered:  Aug 2001

Legal Status:        Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:           800 shares

Issued:                 200 shares

Sum:                   Yen 10 million

           

Major shareholders (%): Tetsuji Yamamoto (60), and families (--40)

No. of shareholders: 7

 

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

 

 

OPERATION

           

Activities: Imports and wholesales (including online sales) water purifying systems, evaporators, cooking ware branded “ANKOR”, and small kitchen appliances (--100%). 

 

Goods are imported from West Bend Houseware LLC, USA. 

Operates cooking classes online, too.

 

(Items Handled): beverage makers, coffee makers, bread makers, electronic timers, popcorn poppers, skillets, griddles & grills, slow cookers & crockery cookers, toasters & ovens, other.

 

           

Clients

 

 Agent dealers, direct-run & group stores, individual consumers, other

No. of accounts: Unavailable

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide (including online sales)

 

 

Suppliers

 

[Mfr] Imports from West Bend Houseware LLC, USA.

 

Payment record: Regular

 

Location: Business area in Fukuoka.  Office premises at the caption address are leased and maintained satisfactorily.

 

 

Bank References

 

Bank of Fukuoka (Tenjincho)

Nishi-Nippon City Bank (Sumiyoshi)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES: (In Million Yen)

 

Terms Ending:

 

28/02/2009

29/02/2008

28/02/2007

28/02/2006

Annual Sales

 

700

650

800

813

Recur. Profit

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit

 

5

4

5

5

Total Assets

 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Net Worth

 

 

40

36

31

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

10

10

10

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

7.69

-18.75

-1.60

-17.04

     Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

..

       N.Worth Ratio

 

..

..

..

       N.Profit/Sales

0.71

0.62

0.63

0.62

 

Notes: Financials are not disclosed only except the above partial figures.

Forecast (or estimated) figures for 28/02/2009 fiscal term.

 

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.49.95

UK Pound

1

Rs.79.56

Euro

1

Rs.63.65

 

 

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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