MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

12.09.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ALCAN  PACKAGING  STRONGPACK  PUBLIC  COMPANY  LIMITED

 

 

Formerly Known As :

STRONGPACK  PUBLIC  COMPANY  LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

91 Moo 13  Kingkaew  Road, T. Rachadhewa, A. Bangplee, Samutprakarn  10540

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

30.08.1977 

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0107536000501

 

 

Legal Form :

Public  Limited  Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer  of  Flexible  Packaging  Materials  for  Food,  Cosmetics,  Pharmaceutical,  Chemical  and  Consumer  Goods. 

 

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 :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

 

name of the company

 

ALCAN  PACKAGING  STRONGPACK  PUBLIC  COMPANY  LIMITED

[FORMER : STRONGPACK  PUBLIC  COMPANY  LIMITED]

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           91  MOO 13  KINGKAEW  ROAD,  T.  RACHADHEWA, 

A.  BANGPLEE,  SAMUTPRAKARN  10540,  

THAILAND                    

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]   2312-4122-9,  2312-4931-4                        

FAX                                                      :           [66]   2312-4133,  2312-4679

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                   :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

 

ESTABLISHED                                      :           1977

REGISTRATION  NO.                             :           0107536000501  [Former : BOR.MOR.JOR.124]  

CAPITAL  REGISTERED                                    :           BHT.  330,000,000                    

CAPITAL  PAID-UP                                :           BHT.  330,000,000

FISCAL  YEAR  CLOSING  DATE           :           DECEMBER  31

LEGAL  STATUS                                   :           PUBLIC  LIMITED  COMPANY   

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR.  PALIT  LIMPITI,  THAI

                                                                        PRESIDENT

 

NO.  OF  STAFF                                    :           500

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           FLEXIBLE  PACKAGING  MATERIALS  PRODUCER 

                                                                                    FOR  FOOD,  COSMETICS,  PHARMACEUTICAL, 

                                                                                    CHEMICAL  AND  OTHER  CONSUMER  PRODUCTS

 

CORPORATE  PROFILE

 

OPERATING  TREND                             :           STABLE           

PRESENT  SITUATION                          :           OPERATING  NORMALLY

REPUTATION                                        :           GOOD  FOR  NORMAL  BUSINESS  ENGAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT  STANDARD                 :           MANAGEMENT  WITH  GOOD  PERFORMANCE

 

 

 

 


 

HISTORY

 

The  subject  was  initially  established  on  August  30,  1977  as  a  private  limited  company  under  the  name  “Strongpack  Co.,  Ltd.”  by  a  group of  Thai  investors  and  the  Industrial  Finance  Corporation  of  Thailand.  On  May  16,  1978,  it  was  listed  on  the  Stock  Exchange of  Thailand.   On  June  17,  1993,  its  status  was  converted  to  public  limited  company.  

 

In  1984,  the  subject’s  first  joint  venture  with  AB  Akerlund  and  Rausing  of  Sweden.

 

In  1995,  the  subject’s  new  joint  venture  with  VAW  Europack  GmbH,  the  second  largest  European  softpack  company,  comprising  prominent  operators  from  France,  Germany and  Italy.  VAW  Europack  GmbH  works  continuously  at the  cutting  edge  of  technology,  providing  technological  inspiration  to  the subject. 

 

In  1996,  the  subject  achieved  ISO  9001  Certification  and  has  acquired  Strong  Thai Pack  Co.,  Ltd.,  another  flexible  packaging  manufacturer.

 

In  1999,  VAW. Europack  GmbH,  has  merged  its  business  with  VAW  Aluminium  AG.  and  became to  the  major  suppliers  of  the  subject.

 

In  2000,  Vaw  Aluminium  AG.  has  merged  its  business  with  VAW  Auslands-Beteiligungs  GmbH,  and  was  changed  its  name  to  Hydro  Aluminium  Foreign  Holdings  GmbH.

 

In  May  2003,  Hydro  Aluminium  Foreign  GmbH  sold  the  subject’s  shares  to Alcan  Inc.,  and  became  to  the  current  major  shareholder  of  the  subject.

 

On  July  22,  2003,  the  subject’s  name  was  changed  to  ALCAN  PACKAGING  STRONGPACK  PUBLIC  COMPANY  LIMITED [APSP].

 

On  November  29,  2005,  the  subject  was  revoked  its  name  from  the  Stock  Exchanged  of  Thailand  [SET]. 

 

At  present,  the  major  shareholders  are  Alcan  Packaging  Petchburi  Co.,  Ltd.,    Thailand, and  RTA  Holdco  3  Limited,   England.   It   currently  employs  approximately  500  staff.

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  is   91  Moo 13,  Kingkaew  Rd.,  Rachadhewa,  Bangplee,  Samutprakarn  10540,  and  this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.


 

THE  BOARD  OF  DIRECTORS

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Prof. Toemsakdi  Krishnamra

: Chairman

Thai

81

Mr. Anothai  Techamontrikul      

: Vice  Chairman

Thai

65

Mr. Rumpai  Sukhyanga

 

Thai

65

Mr. Palit  Limpiti

 

Thai

47

Mr. John-Paul  Manzen

 

French

52

Mr. Udom  Vichayabhai

 

Thai

73

Mr. Keith  Graham  Wilkins

 

British

62

Mr. Hervy  Marian

 

French

41

 

 

AUTHORIZED  PERSON

 

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

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr.  Palit  Limpiti   is  the  President.

He  is  Thai  Nationality  with  the  age  of  47  years  old.

 

Mr. Nathaphol  Sirowatthanakul  is  the  Sales  Manager.

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Mr.  Seree  Lokathajariya  is  the  Personnel  Manager.

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Ms.  Anthika  Boonyasart  is  the  Marketing  &  Development  Manager.

She  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Mr.  Chet  Patanakul  is  the  Purchasing  Manager.

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Mr.  Nopadol  Kanacharoen  is  the  Factory  Manager.

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Mr.  Vinai  Jitkham  is  the  Engineering  and  Products  Development  Manager.

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

 

BUSINESS  OPERATIONS

 

The  subject’s  activity  is  a  manufacturer  of  flexible  packaging  materials  for  food,  cosmetics,  pharmaceutical,  chemical  and  consumer  goods.  The  products include refills,  portion  pack,  pouch,  bag,  wrapper,  specialty  film  and  etc.


 

MAJOR  BRANDS

 

Customers’ own brands

 

 

IMPORT  [COUNTRIES]

 

30%  of  raw  materials;  flexible  film,  paper,  aluminium  foil,  PVC  resin  and etc. are imported  from  Singapore,  Republic  of  China,  Taiwan,  India,  Germany,  France  and  other  European countries.   The  majority  of  70%  is  purchased  from  local  suppliers.

 

 

MAJOR  SUPPLIERS

 

Name

Country

 

 

- Dow  Chemical  Thailand  Ltd.

Thailand

- 3TM  Plastics  Co.,  Ltd.

Thailand

- Thai  Film  Industries  Public  Co., Ltd.

Thailand

- ICI  1996 [Thailand]  Ltd.

Thailand

- Toyo  Ink  [Thailand]  Co.,  Ltd.

Thailand

 

 

SALES  [LOCAL]

 

90%  of  its  products  is  sold  locally  to  manufacturers.

 

 

EXPORT  [COUNTRIES]

 

10 % of  its  products  is  exported  to Pakistan, Vietnam,  Malaysia, Australia,  New  Zealand,  Sri  Lanka,  Bangladesh  and  Iran.

 

 

MAJOR  CUSTOMERS

 

Name

Country

 

 

Unilever  Thai  Holding  Ltd.

Thailand

Proctor  and  Gamble  Manufacturer  Co.,  Ltd.

Thailand

Frito  Lay  Thailand  Co.,  Ltd.

Thailand

Kao  Industrial  [Thailand]  Co., Ltd.

Thailand

Saha  Pathana  Inter-Holding  Co.,  Ltd.

Thailand

Pepsi-Cola  Thai  Trading  Co., Ltd.

Thailand

Nestle  [Thailand]  Co., Ltd.

Thailand

IP  Manufacturing  Co., Ltd.

Thailand

BIO  Manufacturing  Co., Ltd.

Thailand

Johnson  &  Johnson [Thailand]  Co., Ltd.

Thailand

Colgate  Palmolive  [Thailand]  Co., Ltd.

Thailand

 

SUBSIDIARIES  &  AFFILIATED  COMPANIES

 

Alcan  Packaging  Strong  Thaipack  Co.,  Ltd.

Business Type   : Manufacturer  of  Flexible  Packaging  Materials

Investment         :  99.99%

 

Alcan Packaging  Petchburi  Co.,  Ltd.

Business Type   : Manufacturer  of  Flexible  Packaging  Materials

Investment         :  -

 

 

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  or  T/T.

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

Imports  are  by  L/C  on  the  credits  of  30-60  days  & T/T.

Exports  are  against  L/C  at  sight  or  T/T.

 

 

BANKING

 

Bangkok  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.          

Siam  City  Bank  Public  Co., Ltd.

Bank  Thai  Public  Co., Ltd.

The  Standard  Chartered  Bank

Citibank, NA

BNP  Paribas  Banking

Sumitomo-Mitsui  Banking  Corporation

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  employs  approximately  500  staff  comprising  office  staff  and factory  workers.

 


 

LOCATION   DETAILS

 

The  premise  is  owned  for  administrative  an  office,  factory  and  warehouse  on  80,000  square meters  of  land  at  the  heading  address.  Premise  is  located  in  rural  area.

 

 

COMMENT

 

During the last two years has ushered in greater opportunity as well as greater competition.   The receptive business environment of Thailand has prompted some multinationals in the food and consumer goods sector to relocate their production bases to the Kingdom and this trend provided  for  greater  opportunity  to  the subject.

 

The subject’s solid financial performance in 2006 can be attributed to its commitment to create extra  value  for  its  customers  through   innovation,  technology  and  expertise. 

 

 

FINANCIAL  INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  initially  registered  at  Bht.  50,000,000  divided  into  500,000  shares  of  Bht.  100  each.

 

On  January  19,  1979,  its  capital  was  increased  to  Bht.  100,000,000  divided  into  Bht.  1,000,000  shares  of  Bht.  100  each.

 

The  latest  capital  was  increased  to  Bht.  330,000,000  divided  into  33,000,000  shares  of  Bht.  10  each  with   fully  paid.

 

 

MAIN  SHAREHOLDERS  :  [as  at  October  19,  2007]

 

NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Alcan  Packaging  Petchburi  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality: Thai

Address    : 91 Moo 13,  Kingkaew  Rd.,  Rajathewa, 

                  Bangplee,  Samutprakarn

16,633,242

50.40

RTA  Holdco  3  Limited

Nationality: British

Address    : A-L  House  83  Tower  Road  North 

                  Wormley,  Bristol  B S  30 8 XP,  England

16,169,970

49.00

Others

196,788

0.60

 

Total  Shareholders  :  122

 

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANT  NO.

 

Mr. Prasit  Yuengsrikul  No.        4174

 

 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial  figures  published  for  December  31,  2006  &  2005 were:

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                

Current Assets

2006

2005

 

 

 

Cash  in  Hand  &  at  Bank

64,513,112

45,119,880

Trade  Accts.  Receivable

  -  Other  Company

 

172,820,701

 

152,723,312

  -  Related  Company

248,268,348

187,226,437

Short-term  Loan  to  Related  Company

42,000,000

65,000,000

Related  Company  Receivable

7,608,259

24,483,941

Inventories                      

180,992,385

162,781,698

Accrued  Dividend  from  Subsidiary

110,000,000

99,999,400

Other  Receivable

3,575,107

5,897,150

Other  Current  Assets                  

14,486,908

10,208,400

 

 

 

Total  Current  Assets                

844,264,820

753,440,218

 

Investment  in  Subsidiary                                    

 

171,540,052

 

161,699,000

Fixed Assets                  

420,373,935

423,286,182

Other Assets                  

1,068,003

1,068,117

 

Total  Assets                 

 

1,437,246,810

 

1,339,493,517


 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

Current Liabilities

2006

2005

 

 

 

Bank  Overdraft 

-

87,433

Trade  Accts.  Payable

  -  Other  Company

 

265,373,997

 

248,947,706

  -  Related Company

36,594,240

28,043,455

Related Company  Payable

6,409,881

4,202,118

Other  Current  Liabilities             

45,744,024

22,064,565

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

354,122,142

303,345,277

 

Liabilities  from  Employees’  Pension  after 

  Retirement

 

 

1,238,317

 

 

2,148,892

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

355,360,459

 

305,494,169

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 Share  capital : Baht  10  par  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital   33,000,000  shares

 

 

330,000,000

 

 

330,000,000

 

 

 

Capital  Paid                      

330,000,000

330,000,000

Surplus  on  Share  Capital

137,314,000

137,314,000

Retained  Earning

  Appropriated  for

    Statutory  Reserve           

 

 

33,000,000

 

 

33,000,000

  Unappropriated

581,572,351

533,685,348

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

1,081,886,351

 

1,033,999,348

 

Total Liabilities  &  Shareholders'  Equity

 

1,437,246,810

 

1,339,493,517


                                                  

PROFIT  &  LOSS  ACCOUNT

 

Revenue

2006

2005

 

 

 

Sales                                         

1,745,980,458

1,520,234,892

Other  Income                 

51,301,534

31,620,722

Share  of  Profit  from  Investment  in  Subsidiary

119,841,052

109,848,247

 

Total  Revenues           

 

1,917,123,044

 

1,661,703,861

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost   of   Goods   Sold                           

1,581,498,583

1,413,321,818

Selling  &  Administrative  Expenses

173,674,462

138,440,708

Directors’  Remuneration

890,880

773,760

 

Total Expenses             

 

1,756,063,925

 

1,552,536,286

 

 

 

Profit / [Loss]  before  Interest  Expenses  & 

  Income  Tax

 

161,059,119

 

109,167,575

Interest  Expenses          

[947,238]

[958,060]

Income  Tax

[13,224,878]

-

 

 

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

146,887,003

108,209,515

 

 

 


 

FINANCIAL  ANALYSIS

 

Annual  Growth  &  Profitability

 

 

Annual  Growth

 

2006

 

2005

 

Net  Sales

 

14.85

 

 

 

Operating  Profit

 

28.26

 

 

 

Net  Profit

 

35.74

 

 

 

Fixed  Assets

 

[0.69]

 

 

 

Total  Assets

 

7.30

 

 

 

Profitability

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Good  Sold

 

90.58

 

92.97

 

Operating  Profit  Margin

 

9.28

 

7.23

 

S  &  A  Expenses

 

9.95

 

9.11

 

Interest Paid

 

0.05

 

0.06

 

Other  Revenues

 

9.80

 

9.31

 

Net  Profit  Margin

 

8.41

 

7.12

 

Earning  Per  Shares

 

4.45

 

3.28

 

No. of  Shares

 

33,000,000

 

33,000,000

 

Net  Sales  was  increased  by  14.85%,  Operating  Profit  was  increased  by  28.26%,  Net  Profit  was  increased  by  35.74%,  Fixed  Assets  was  decreased  by  0.69%,  Total  Assets  was  increased  by  7.30%.


 

 

 

Compare  each  cost  with  sales, Cost  of  Good  Sold  was  decreased  from  92.97%  to  90.58%,  Operating  Profit  Margin  was  increased  from  7.23%  to  9.28%,  S  &  A  Expenses  was  increased  from  9.11%  to  9.95%,  Interest Paid  was  decreased  from  0.06%  to  0.05%,  Other  Revenues  was  increased  from  9.31%  to  9.80%,  Net  Profit  Margin  was  increased  from  7.12%  to  8.41%. 

 

Earning  Per  Shares  was  increased  from  3.28  baht  per  share  to  4.45  baht  per  share.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Liquidity

 

 

Liquidity

 

2006

 

2005

 

Current  Ratio

 

2.38

 

2.48

 

Quick-Assets  Ratio

 

1.51

 

1.56

 

Current  Ratio  was  decreased  from  2.48  to  2.38,  show  Current  Assets  can  cover  Current  Liabilities,  Liquidity  Ratio  of  the  company  was  good,  Quick-Assets  Ratio  was  decreased  from  1.56  to  1.51,  capacity  to  pay  Short  Term  Loan  was   good  too,  because  Current  Assets  without  Inventory  can  cover  Current  Liabilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Leverage

 

 

Leverage

 

2006

 

2005

 

D/E  Ratio

 

0.33

 

0.30

 

Times  Interest  Earned

 

170.97

 

114.75

 

D/E  Ratio  was  increased  from  0.30  to  0.33,  show  the  company  had  fund  from  Equity  more  than  fund  from  Loan,  investment  risked  of  the  company  is  low,  Times  Interest  Earned  was  increased  from  114.75  to  170.97,  capacity  to  pay  interest  paid  was  good.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Efficiency

 

 

Efficiency

 

2006

 

2005

 

Fixed  Assets  Turnover

 

4.15

 

3.59

 

Total  Assets  Turnover

 

1.21

 

1.13

 

Return  on  Assets

 

10.22

 

8.08

 

Return  on  Equity

 

13.58

 

10.47

 

Day's  Payable

 

54.72

 

58.95

 

Day’s  Inventories

 

37.32

 

38.55

 

Day’s  Receivables

 

35.63

 

36.17

 

Fixed  Assets  Turnover  was  increased  from  3.59  times  to  4.15  times,  Total  Assets  Turnover  was  increased  from  1.13  times  to  1.21  times,  show  the  company  could  use  Assets  so  efficiently,  Return  on  Assets  was  increased  from  8.08  to  10.22,  Return  on  Equity  was  increased  from  10.47  to  13.58,  capacity  to  use  Assets  to  make  profit  was  good. 

 

Day's  Payable  was  decreased  from  59  days  to  55  days,  Day’s  Inventories  was  decreased  from  39  days  to  38  days,  and  Day’s  Receivables  was  decreased  from  37  days  to  36  days.

 

 

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.45.77

UK Pound

1

Rs.80.67

Euro

1

Rs.64.20

 

 

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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