MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

27.04.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

LINARIA  CHEMICALS  [THAILAND]  LTD.

 

 

Formerly Known As :

LUPIN  CHEMICALS  [THAILAND]  LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

4th  Floor,  Cathey  Building,  8/17-18 North  Sathorn  Road,  Silom,  Bangrak,  Bangkok  10500

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2009

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

06.01.1987 

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0105530000851 

 

 

Legal Form :

Private  Limited  Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer,  Exporter  and  Distributor of Pharmaceutical  Products

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

Small

 

Status :

Moderate

Payment Behaviour :

Unknown

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

NOTES :

Any query related to this report can be made on e-mail : infodept@mirainform.com while quoting report number, name and date.

 

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – December 31, 2010

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

                   (30.09.2010)                  

Current Rating

(31.12.2010)

Thailand

b1

b1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D


 

Company name

 

LINARIA  CHEMICALS  [THAILAND]  LTD.

[FORMER : LUPIN  CHEMICALS  [THAILAND]  LTD.]

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           4th  FLOOR,  CATHEY  BUILDING, 

8/17-18             NORTH  SATHORN  ROAD,  SILOM, 

                                                                        BANGRAK,  BANGKOK  10500

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]  2696-8783-9

FAX                                                      :           [66]  2237-2604,  2237-0131

E-MAIL  ADDRESS                                :           hebliveekay@hotmail.com,

                                                                        linaria@linariachem.com

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

ESTABLISHED                                     :           1987

REGISTRATION  NO.                           :           0105530000851  [Former: 86/2530]

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.   200,000,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                :           BHT.   200,000,000

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           DECEMBER   31  [Former  ;  MARCH  31]          

LEGAL  STATUS                                  :           PRIVATE  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR. RAMESH  CHANDRA  SABOO,  INDIAN

                                                                        PRESIDENT     

NO.  OF  STAFF                                   :           190

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           PHARMACEUTICAL  PRODUCTS

                                                                        MANUFACTURER,  EXPORTER  AND  DISTRIBUTOR

                                                                         

                                                                         

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   January  6,  1987  as  a  private  limited  company  under  the  name  style  LUPIN  CHEMICALS  [THAILAND]  LTD.,  originally  by  a  joint  venture  between  Lupin  Laboratories,  India  and  GP  group  of  companies,  Thailand,   in  order  to  manufacture  pharmaceutical  products  for  domestic  and  international  markets.  The  products  are  manufactured  strictly  adhering  to  manufacturing  practices  [GMP]  duty  certified  by  Food  and  Drug  Administration  [FDA]  of  Thailand.  On  June  26,  2006,  subject’s   name  was  changed to LINARIA CHEMICALS [THAILAND] LTD.  It  currently  employs  approximately  190  staff. 

 

The  subject  is  the  largest  bulk  pharmaceutical  manufacturing  company  in  South  East  Asia.

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  was  initially  located  at  GP  House,  71  Sap  Rd.,  Siphya,  Bangrak,  Bangkok  10500.

 

On  September  26,  2005,  subject’s  registered  address    was  relocated  to  8/17-18  Cathey  House,  North  Sathorn  Rd.,  Silom,  Bangrak,  Bangkok  10500,  and  this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.  

 

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr. Nirand  Sindhupakorn

 

Thai

64

Ms. Nishita  Shah

 

Thai

29

Mr. Shirish  Sharma

 

Indian

42

Mr. Ramesh  Chandra  Saboo

 

Indian

51

Mr. Isachan  Shah

 

Indian

22

Mr. Kirit  Shah

 

Indian 

56

 

 

AUTHORIZED PERSON

 

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

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr. Ramesh  Chandra  Saboo  is  the  President.

He  is  Indian  nationality  with  the  age  of  51 years  old.

 

Mr. V.K.  Hebil  is  the  Vice  President  [Manufacturing  &  Technical].

He  is  Indian  nationality.

 

Mr. Vasant  Kumar  is  the  Export  Manager.

He  is  Indian  nationality.

Ms. Siriporn  Suranaka  is  the  Finance  &  Accounting  Manager.

She  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Mr. Shirish  Sharma  is  the  Marketing Manager.

He  is  Indian  nationality  with  the  age  of  42  years  old.

 

Mr. Wicha  Sukhumavasee  is  the  Administration  Manager.

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

 

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

 

The subject is  engaged  in  manufacturing  pharmaceutical  products,  specialize  in  antibiotics  and  tuberculosis  active  ingredients.  The  products  are  as  follows:

 

Antibiotics

·         Erythromycin  Estolate  BP/USP

·         Erythromycin  Stearate  BP/USP

·         Erythromycin  Ethyl  Succinate  BP/USP

 

Antituberculosis  Drugs

·         Rifampicin  BP/USP

·         Pyrazinamide  BP/USP

 

Intermediates

·         Rifamycin-S

·         3  Formyl-Rifamycin-SV 0

 

 

PRODUCTION

 

2,000  tons  per  annum

 

PURCHASE

 

70%  of   raw  material  is  purchased  from  local  suppliers,  and  the  remaining  30%  is  imported  from United  States  of America,  Republic  of  China,  Japan,  Germany,  Taiwan,  India  and  Malaysia.

 

 

MAJOR SUPPLIERS

 

- Abbot  Laboratories  Inc.                       :   U.S.A.

- Helm  AG.                                           :   Germany

- Maheco  Chemical  Co., Ltd.                 :   Republic  of  China

- Lupin  Ltd.                                           :   India

 

EXPORT

 

80%  of  the  products  is exported  mainly  to  United  States  of  America,  and  European  countries;  United  Kingdom,  Italy, Germany, and  the rest to Asian countries, such as Singapore,  Malaysia,  Vietnam,  Taiwan  and  India.

 

 

SALES 

 

20%  of  the  products  is  sold  locally  by  wholesale  to  manufacturers  and  end-users.

 

 

SUBSIDIARY 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  &  D/A.

Exports  are  against  T/T.

 

 

BANKING

 

Bangkok  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

  [Head  Office :  333  Silom  Rd.,  Silom,  Bangrak,  Bangkok]

 

The  Siam  Commercial  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

  [Head  Office :  9  Ratchgadapisek  Rd.,  Ladyao,  Jatujak,  Bangkok]

 

United  Overseas  Bank  [Thai]  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

  [Head  Office :  690  Sukhumvit  Rd.,  Klongton,  Klongtoey,  Bangkok]

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  employs  approximately  190  staff.  

 

 

LOCATION DETAILS

 

The  premise  is  rented  for  administrative  office  at  the  heading  address.  Premise  is  located  in  a  prime  commercial  area.

 

Factory and  warehouse  are  located  at  Bangpoo  Industrial  Estate,  309  Moo  4,  Soi  6  Pattana  3  Rd.,  Praeksa,  Muang,  Samutprakarn  10280. 

Tel  :  [66]  2324-0478-80    Fax  :  [66]  2324-0892.

 

REMARK

MAXIMUM  CREDIT  SHOULD  BE  GRANTED  AT  US$ 500,000.

 

COMMENT

The subject is  one  of  the  leading  manufacturers  of  pharmaceutical  products  for  exports.   Its  products  have  been  widely  used in  international  markets   as  they  were  met  with  FDA,  in  U.S.A. as  well  as  recognition  of  high  quality  standard  from  many  countries  in  Europe  and  Asia. 

 

The  products  can  be  found  around  the globe.   Because  of  its  quality standard has  convinced   international  firms  to   source  the  products  from  the  company. 

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  registered  at  Bht.  30,000,000  divided  into 300,000  shares  of  Bht.  100    each.

 

The  capital  was  increased  and  decreased  later  as  following:

 

            Increased  was              :   Bht.     64,000,000     on  March  21,  1989

            Decreased  was             :   Bht.     40,000,000     on  August  25,  1989

            Increased  was :   Bht.     70,000,000     on  October  13,  1997 

            Increased  was              :  Bht.    115,000,000  on  February  23,  2007

            Increased  was              :  Bht.    200,000,000  on  May  25,  2010

           

The  latest  registered  capital  was  increased  to  Bht. 200,000,000  divided  into  2,000,000   shares  of  Bht.  100   each  with  fully  paid.

 

 

 

 

THE  SHAREHOLDERS  LISTED  WERE  :  [as  at  April  29,  2010]

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Globex  Corporation  Ltd.

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  8/25  North  Sathorn  Rd.,  Silom,  Bangrak, 

                     Bangkok

1,369,997

68.49

Indowest  Holding  Ltd.

Nationality:  Mauritius

Address     :  Port  Louis,  Mauritius

  420,000

21.00

Ms. Nishita  Shah

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  34/42  Sukhumvit  11  Rd.,  Klongtoeynua, 

                     Wattana,  Bangkok

  189,778

9.49

Mr. Ramesh  Chandra  Saboo

Nationality:  Indian

Address     :  309  Pattana  Rd.,  Praeksa,  Muang, 

                     Samutprakarn

    12,500

0.63

Mr. Vedirach  Krishna  Hebli

Nationality:  Indian

Address     :  71  Sap  Rd.,  Siphya,  Bangrak,  Bangkok  

    7,720

0.39

Ms. Samihra  Shah

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  35/42  Sukhumvit  11  Rd.,  Klongtoeynua, 

                     Wattana,  Bangkok

           5

-

 

Total  Shareholders  :    6

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANT  NO. :

Mr. Thanit  Osathalert       No.  5155

 

 


BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial  figures  published  for  December  31,  2009  &  2008  were:

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                

Current Assets

2009

2008

 

 

 

Cash  and  Cash Equivalents           

5,505,430

3,129,733

Trade  Accts.  Receivable

135,003,535

161,201,143

Account Receivable-Related Company

21,833,625

12,500,482

Inventories                      

63,151,771

76,307,463

Other  Current  Assets                  

4,620,499

6,007,630

 

Total  Current  Assets                

 

230,114,860

 

259,146,451

 

Loan to Parent

 

10,478,000

 

10,478,000

Investment in  Associated

19,788,524

19,788,524

Fixed Assets                  

101,800,289

98,811,395

Cash at Bank under Commitment

50,085,315

48,939,648

Intangible Assets

14,994,915

15,127,645

Other Assets                  

401,507

367,507

 

Total  Assets                 

 

427,663,410

 

452,659,170

 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

Current Liabilities

2009

2008

 

 

 

Bank  Overdraft  &  Short  Term  Loan  from

  Financial  Institute

 

64,036,764

 

123,624,327

Trade  Accts.  Payable

157,241,570

126,324,575

Short-term Loan from Person  or  Related

   Company

 

94,500,000

 

94,500,000

Other Payable from Related Company

-

3,683,384

Current  Portion  of  Financial  Lease  Contract

   Liabilities

 

1,339,608

 

-

Accrued  Income  Tax

464,845

-

Other  Current  Liabilities             

15,940,746

13,664,497

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

333,523,533

 

361,796,783

 

Financial  Lease  Contract Liabilities

 

2,389,501

 

-

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

335,913,034

 

361,796,783

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 Share  capital : Baht  100  par  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital  1,150,000  shares

 

 

115,000,000

 

 

115,000,000

 

Capital  Paid                      

 

115,000,000

 

115,000,000

Land-Revaluation  Surplus          

14,000,000

14,000,000

Retained  Earning - Unappropriated                

[37,249,624]

[38,137,613]

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

91,750,376

 

90,862,387

 

Total Liabilities  &  Shareholders'  Equity

 

427,663,410

 

452,659,170

                                   

               

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

Sale

2009

2008

 

 

 

Sales                                         

605,379,262

670,436,628

Gain  on  Exchange  Rate

6,139,773

-

Other  Income                 

4,156,784

3,376,520

 

Total  Sale s                 

 

615,675,819

 

673,813,148

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Goods  Sold                  

557,788,283

606,891,144

Selling  Expenses

27,492,136

28,803,019

Administrative  Expenses

20,911,197

23,966,323

Loss  on  Exchange  Rate

-

2,070,057

 

Total Expenses             

 

606,191,616

 

661,730,543

 

Profit Before  Interest  Expenses & Income  Tax

 

9,484,203

 

12,082,605

Interest  Expenses

[7,787,516]

[8,160,502]

 

Profit Before  Income  Tax

 

1,696,687

 

3,922,103

Income  Tax

[808,698]

[953,378]

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

 

887,989

 

2,968,725

 


 

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

 

ITEM

UNIT

2009

2008

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

 

 

CURRENT RATIO

TIMES

0.69

0.72

QUICK RATIO

TIMES

0.49

0.49

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

5.95

6.79

TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

1.42

1.48

INVENTORY CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

41.32

45.89

INVENTORY TURNOVER

TIMES

8.83

7.95

RECEIVABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

81.40

87.76

RECEIVABLES TURNOVER

TIMES

4.48

4.16

PAYABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

102.89

75.97

CASH CONVERSION CYCLE

DAYS

19.83

57.68

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

 

 

COST OF GOODS SOLD

%

92.14

90.52

SELLING & ADMINISTRATION

%

8.00

7.87

INTEREST

%

1.29

1.22

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

%

9.56

9.98

NET PROFIT MARGIN BEFORE EX. ITEM

%

1.57

1.80

NET PROFIT MARGIN

%

0.15

0.44

RETURN ON EQUITY

%

0.97

3.27

RETURN ON ASSET

%

0.21

0.66

EARNING PER SHARE

BAHT

0.77

2.58

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

 

 

DEBT RATIO

TIMES

0.79

0.80

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

TIMES

3.66

3.98

TIME INTEREST EARNED

TIMES

1.22

1.48

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH

 

 

 

SALES GROWTH

%

(9.70)

 

OPERATING PROFIT

%

(21.51)

 

NET PROFIT

%

(70.09)

 

FIXED ASSETS

%

3.02

 

TOTAL ASSETS

%

(5.52)

 

 


 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

Gross Profit Margin

9.56

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

33.03

Net Profit Margin

0.15

Impressive

Industrial Average

(22.69)

Return on Assets

0.21

Impressive

Industrial Average

(3.40)

Return on Equity

0.97

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

2.71

 

Gross Profit Margin used to assess a firm's financial health by revealing the proportion of money left over from sale s after accounting for the cost of goods sold. Gross profit margin serves as the source for paying additional expenses and future savings. The company's figure is 9.56%. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was lower. This  indicated that company was originated from the problems with control over its costs.

 

Net Profit Margin is the indicator of the company's efficiency in that net profit takes into consideration all expenses of the company. A low profit margin indicates a low margin of safety, higher risk that a decline in sales will erase profits and result in a net loss. The company's figure is 0.15% compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient operator  in a dominant position within its industry.

 

Return on Assets measures how efficiently profits are being generated from the assets employed in the business when compared with the ratios of firms in a similar business. A low ratio in comparison with industry averages indicates an inefficient use of business assets. Return on Assets is 0.21%, higher figure when compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient profit  in a dominant position within its industry.


 

 

Return on Equity indicates how profitable a company is by comparing its net income to its average shareholders' equity, ROE measures how much the shareholders earned for their investment in the company. When compared with the industry average, its was lower, the company's figure is 0.97%.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Return on Assets                       Downtrend

Return on Equity                        Downtrend

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

Current Ratio

0.69

Risky

Industrial Average

38.80

Quick Ratio

0.49

 

 

 

Cash Conversion Cycle

19.83

 

 

 

 

The Current Ratio is to ascertain whether a company's short-term assets are readily available to pay off its short-term liabilities. The company's figure is 0.69 times in 2009, decrease from 0.72 times, then the company may not be efficiently using its current assets. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was lower.

 

The Quick Ratio is a liquidity indicator that further refines the current ratio by measuring the amount of the most liquid current assets there are to cover current liabilities. The company's figure is 0.49 times in 2009, decrease from 0.49 times, then the company has not enough current assets that presumably can be quickly converted to cash for pay financial obligations.

 


 

The Cash Conversion Cycle measures the number of days a company's cash is tied up in the production and sales process of its operations and the benefit from payment terms from its creditors. It meant the company could survive when no cash inflow was received from sale for 20 days.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Current Ratio                 Uptrend

 

 


 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

Debt Ratio

0.79

Impressive

Industrial Average

0.73

Debt to Equity Ratio

3.66

Risky

Industrial Average

1.57

Times Interest Earned

1.22

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

304.70

 

Debt to Equity Ratio a measurement of how much suppliers, lenders, creditors and obligors have committed to the company versus what the shareholders have committed. A lower the percentage means that the company is using less leverage and has stronger equity position.

 

Times Interest Earned measuring a company's ability to meet its debt obligations. Ratio is 1.22 higher than 1, so the company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt.

 

Debt Ratio shows the proportion of a company's assets which are financed through debt. The company's figure is 0.79 greater than 0.5, most of the company's assets are financed through debt.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Debt Ratio                                 Uptrend

Times Interest Earned                Uptrend

 

 


 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

Fixed Assets Turnover

5.95

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

432.48

Total Assets Turnover

1.42

Impressive

Industrial Average

1.11

Inventory Conversion Period

41.32

 

 

 

Inventory Turnover

8.83

Impressive

Industrial Average

6.94

Receivables Conversion Period

81.40

 

 

 

Receivables Turnover

4.48

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

11.87

Payables Conversion Period

102.89

 

 

 

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Fixed Assets Turnover                Uptrend

Total Assets Turnover                 Downtrend

Inventory Turnover                      Uptrend

Receivables Turnover                  Uptrend

 

 

 

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.44.59

UK Pound

1

Rs.73.44

Euro

1

Rs.64.81

 

 

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

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

----

NB

New Business

----

 

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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