MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

26.09.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

MARUGEN FPJ CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

Marugen Inryo Kogyo Bldg, 4-7-8 Tachibana Sumidaku Tokyo 131-0043

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.04.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

February 1974

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, Wholesale of Fruit Juice, Processed Fruits, Chocolates

 

 

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 19.2 Million

 

 

Status :

Small Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular


 

 

Name & address

 

MARUGEN FPJ CO LTD

REGD NAME:    Marugen FPJ KK

MAIN OFFICE:  Marugen Inryo Kogyo Bldg, 4-7-8 Tachibana Sumidaku Tokyo 131-0043 JAPAN

                        Tel: 03-3617-1731     Fax: 03-3617-1732

 

URL:                 http://www.marugen.com

E-Mail address: info@marugen.com

 

 

ACTIVITIES  

 

Import, wholesale of fruit juice, processed fruits, chocolates

 

 

BRANCHES   

 

Nil

 

 

FACTORY

 

Utsunomiya (of the parent, Marugen Inryo Industry Co Ltd)

 

 

OFFICER(S)

 

TAKAAKI ABE, PRES                           

Hiroaki Abe, dir

Isao Abe, dir                                         

Minoru Yamaguchi, dir

Katsuo Uchida, dir

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY    

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 1,033 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 29 M

TREND             STEADY                       WORTH            Yen 227 M

STARTED         1974                             EMPLOYES      10

 


COMMENT    

 

TRADING FIRM SPECIALIZING IN FRUIT JUICE, PROCESSED FOODS, OWNED BY MARUGEN INRYO INDUSTRY CO LTD.   FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY

BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

 

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 19.2 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established on the basis of a trading division separated from       Marugen Inryo Industry Co Ltd, mfr of fruit juices, processed fruits, at the caption address.  Takaaki Abe is concurrently pres at the parent.  Business originated in Oct/1973 when JV agreement was made with the parent and Food Producers International and incorporated in Feb/1974 as Food             Producers Japan Ltd.  In Jun/1992 the parent bought the JV interest & production license from FPI, and newly signed distributor agreement.  In May/1997 FPI and International Div of the parent were unified into a new company named Marugen FPJ Co Ltd.  This is virtually an international trading division of the parent for import and wholesale of fruit juices, soda drinks, processed fruits, coffee, other.  70% of the imported goods are shipped to the parent.

           

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The sales volume for Apr/2007 fiscal term amounted to Yen 1,033 million, a 19% up from Yen 867 million in the previous term.  Imports increased to normal levels, as compared with the previous term when inventory adjustment was made to decrease imports.  The net profit was posted at Yen 12 million, compared with Yen 9 million a year ago.

 

For the term that ended Apr 2008 the net profit was projected and believed posted at Yen 12 million, on a 6% rise in turnover, to Yen 1,100 million.  Official announcement has not been made yet, but outside sources agree that these figures have been resulted.

           

The financial situation is considered FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 19.2 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered: Feb 1974

Legal Status:        Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:           232,000 shares

Issued:                 58,000 shares

Sum:                   Yen 29 million

           

 

Major shareholders (%)

 

Marugen Inryo Industry Co Ltd*(100)

           

* Mfr of fruit juices, soda drinks, processed fruits, at the caption address, founded 1947,      capital Yen 30 million, sales Yen 3,400 million, net profit Yen 37 million, employees 120, pres Takaaki Abe, concurrently

 

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

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Imports and wholesales: fruit juices (orange juice, orange squash, other fruits juices, diluted fruit squash, fruits syrup; soda drinks (cider, carbonated beverage); fruits toppings, fruits for confectionery making, fruits jelly, water ice, aseptic fruit juices (orange,            grapefruits); aseptic liquid coffee; liquefied chocolate (drink, drink base, syrup), cocoa, cheese, beverage dispensers, war/server, blender, other (--100%).   

 

 

Clients

 

 [Food mfrs, wholesalers] Marugen Inryo Industry (70%), Sojitz Corp, AFC, Itochu Corp, Toyota Tsusho Corp, Ito En Ltd, Sakamoto Kohryo, Toyotama Koryo, other.

No. of accounts: 300

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

 

Suppliers

 

[Mfrs, wholesalers] Imports from: Citrus Elite of Florida Inc, ADM Cocoa BV, ConAgra Grocery Products Companies, Food Producers International, Industras Citricolas de Montermorelos, Sabroso Company, Milne Fruits Products, Noon International Inc,             Norfrys AB, Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc, Polarica Inc, Gat Foods, Total Ultimate Foods Inc, Vita-Mix Corporation, Marsman Drysdale Foods Corp, other.

Domestically supplied from Sojitz, other.

 

Payment record: Regular

 

Location

 

Business area in Tokyo.  Office premises at the caption address are owned by the parent, Marugen Inryo Industry Co Ltd, and maintained satisfactorily.

 

 

Bank References

 

Mizuho Bank (Hirai)

Relations: Satisfactory

 


 

FINANCES: (In Million Yen)

 

Terms Ending:

 

30/04/2008

30/04/2007

30/04/2006

30/04/2005

Annual Sales

 

1,100

1,033

867

1,072

Recur. Profit

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit

 

13

12

9

41

Total Assets

 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Net Worth

 

 

227

215

206

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

29

29

29

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

6.49

19.15

-19.12

15.64

     Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

..

       N.Worth Ratio

 

..

..

..

       N.Profit/Sales

1.18

1.16

1.04

3.82

 

Notes: Forecast (or estimated) figures for the 30/04/2008 fiscal term.

 

           

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.46.43

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.38

Euro

1

Rs.67.95

 

 

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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