MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :           

29.04.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

HUNTSMAN  [THAILAND]  LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

899  Moo  4,  Bangpoo  Industrial  Estate, Soi  6,  Sukhumvit  Road,  Praeksa,

Muang,  Samutprakarn  10260

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2009

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

26.07.1999

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0115542003825

 

 

Legal Form :

Private  Limited  Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer,  Distributor  and   Exporter of industrial  chemicals

 

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

 

 

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 

 

HUNTSMAN  [THAILAND]  LIMITED

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           899  MOO  4,  BANGPOO  INDUSTRIAL  ESTATE,

                                                                        SOI  6,  SUKHUMVIT  ROAD,  PRAEKSA,

                                                                        MUANG,  SAMUTPRAKARN  10260

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]   2709-4466

FAX                                                      :           [66]   2709-4351,  2709-4360

E-MAIL  ADDRESS                                :           surapol_chatanantavej@huntsman.com

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

ESTABLISHED                         :           1999

REGISTRATION  NO.                           :           0115542003825  [Former: SOR  POR.  9031]

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.  6,000,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                :           BHT.  6,000,000

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           DECEMBER  31             

LEGAL  STATUS                                  :           PRIVATE  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR.  SURAPOL  CHATANANTAVEJ,  THAI

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

NO.  OF  STAFF                                   :           350

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           INDUSTRIAL  CHEMICALS

                                                                        MANUFACTURER,  DISTRIBUTOR  AND   EXPORTER

                                                                         

                                                                         

CORPORATE PROFILE

 

OPERATING  TREND                            :           STABLE                       

PRESENT  SITUATION                          :           OPERATING  NORMALLY                     

REPUTATION                                       :           GOOD  WITH  NORMAL  BUSINESS  ENGAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT  STANDARD                 :           MANAGEMENT  WITH  GOOD  PERFORMANCE                       

 

 

 

 

 


 

HISTORY

 

The  subject  was  established  on   July  26,  1999   as  a  private  limited  company under  the  originally  registered  name  Huntsman  ICI  [Thailand]  Limited”,  by  foreign  groups.   On  November 3, 2000,  the  subject’s name was  changed  to  HUNTSMAN  [THAILAND]  LIMITED.  It  currently  employs  approximate  350  staff.  

 

Its  business  objective  is  to  manufacture  wide  range  of  industrial  chemicals  for  domestic  and  international  markets. 

 

In  the  beginning  of  2006,  the  subject  has  taken  over   textile  chemical  division  and  all facilities  from  Ciba  Specialty  Chemical  [Thailand]  Ltd.  

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  is  899  Moo  4,  Bangpoo  Industrial  Estate,  Soi  6, Sukhumvit  Rd.,  Praeksa,  Muang,  Samutprakarn  10260,  and  this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.  

 

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr. Lawrence  Russell  Healy

[x]

American

55

Mr. Peter  Railey  Huntsman

[x]

American

-

Mr. Surapol  Chatanantavej

[x]

Thai

48

Mr. Santachai  Rattanyupong

[x]

Thai

57

Ms. Pang  Ai  Chee

 

Singaporean

51

 

 

AUTHORIZED PERSON

 

One  of  the  mentioned  directors  [x]  can  sign  on  behalf  of  the  subject  with  company’s  affixed.

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr. Surapol  Chatanantavej  is  the  Managing  Director.

He  is  Thai  nationality  with  the  age  of  48  years  old.

 

Mrs. Paveena  Chansripiboon  is  the  Customer  Service  Manager.

She  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Mr.  Robert  Mercier  is  the  Technical  Operation  Manager [Samutsakorn  Factory].

He  is  American  nationality.

 

Mr. Saravuth  Kaewsom  is  the  Operation  Manager.

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Ms. Kachira  Chanputeekul  is  the  Export  Manager.

She  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Ms. Wacharin  Wichitwong  is  the  Human  Resources  &  Administration  Manager.

She  is  Thai  nationality.

 

 

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

 

The  subject  is  engaged  in  manufacturing  wide  range of  industrial  chemicals  mainly   for  construction, appliance, footwear, textile, plastic, aviation, construction, technology, agriculture,  healthcare,  detergent,  personal  care,  furniture,  packaging,  paint,  coating  and  automotive  industries,  under  its  owned  brand “HUNTSMAN”.

 

 

PURCHASE

 

Raw  material and  chemicals  are  purchased  from  both  domestic  and  international  suppliers  such  as United States of  America,  Germany,  France,  Netherlands,  Taiwan,  Singapore  and   Republic  of  China.

 

 

MAJOR SUPPLIER

 

Huntsman  International  LLC.     :  U.S.A.

 

SALES 

 

70%  of  the  products  is  sold  locally  by  wholesale  to  dealers,  manufacturers  and  end-users.

 

 

EXPORT

 

30% of  the  products  is  exported  to Vietnam,  Malaysia,  Singapore,  Indonesia,  Philippines,  India,  U.S.A.,  Republic  of  China  and  Taiwan.

 

 

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.

Exports  are  against  T/T.

 

 

BANKING

 

Kasikornbank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

Bangkok  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  employs  approximately  350  office  staff   and  factory  workers.

 

LOCATION DETAILS

The  premise  is  owned  for  administrative  office  and  factory I  at  the  heading  address.  Premise  is  located  in  industrial   area.

 

Factory  II  [Textile  Chemical  Division]  is  located  at  90/2  Moo  4,  Bangpla  Rd.,  Bangkhoh,  Muang,  Samutsakorn  74000.

 

Sales  Office  :   27th  Flr., Shinawatra  Tower  III,  1010  Vibhavadee  Rangsit  Rd.,  Jatujak, 

                          Bangkok  10900.   Tel  :  [66]  2966-2678    Fax  :  [66]  2966-2694 

 

Branches :

·         44/1  Ladkrabang  Industrial  Estate,  Moo  4,  Chalongkrung  Rd.,  Lamplatiw,  Ladkrabang,  Bangkok.

·         19  Moo  5,  Sethakij  1  Rd.,  Thamai,  Krathumban,  Samutsakorn  province

·         90/122  Moo  4,  Bangpla,  Bankoh,  Muang,  Samutsakorn  province

·         119/1  Moo 1,  Klongmai,  Sampran,  Nakornpathom  province

·         222  Moo 6,  Suksawad  Rd.,  Naiklongbangplakod,  Phrasamutjadee,  Samutprakarn

·         90/123  Moo 4, Bangpla,  Bankoh,  Muang,  Samutsakorn  province

 

REMARK

CREDIT  OF  US$  125,000  AGAINST  D/A  TERMS  SHOULD  BE  IN  ORDER.

 

COMMENT

Subject is a manufacturer,  distributor and exporter of  industrial  chemicals. The  products  have  been served to  industrial  users.   Despite  economy  slowdown  during 2008-2009,  its  business had been  performed  well.    Meanwhile  industrial  sector  started  improvement  in  the  beginning of 2010  has  enabled  the  subject  subsequently  expanded  its  production  and  continue  growing  steadily  into  the year 2011.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  registered  at  Bht. 4,000,000  divided  into  40,000  shares  of  Bht. 100      each.

 

On  August  20,  1999,  the  capital  was  increased  to  Bht. 6,000,000  divided  into  60,000   shares  of   Bht.  100  each  with  fully  paid.

 

THE  SHAREHOLDERS  LISTED  WERE  :  [as  at  February  4,  2011]

 

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Huntsman  International  L.L.C.

Nationality:  American

Address     :  500  Utah,  U. S. A.

30,590

50.98

Huntsman  Investment  [Netherlands]  BV.

Nationality:  Dutch

Address     :  3221  Rotterdam,  Netherlands

29,400

49.00

Huntsman  Polyurethane  Fund  I  L.L.C.

Nationality:  American

Address     :  500  Utah,  U. S. A.

        2

 

Huntsman  Polyurethane  Fund  II  L.L.C.

Nationality:  American

Address     :  500  Utah,  U. S. A.

        2

 

Huntsman  Polyurethane  Fund  III  L.L.C.

Nationality:  American

Address     :  500  Utah,  U. S. A.

        2

=0.02

Huntsman  Polyurethane  Fund  IV  L.L.C.

Nationality:  American

Address     :  500  Utah,  U. S. A.

        2

 

Huntsman  Polyurethane  Venture  1  L.L.C.

Nationality:  American

Address     :  500  Utah,  U. S. A. 

        2

 

 

Total  Shareholders  :    7

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANT  NO. :

Ms. Duangrudee  Choochart  No.   4315

 

 


 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

 

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

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                 

Current Assets

2009

2008

 

 

 

Cash  and Cash Equivalents

79,115,993

18,286,213

Trade  Accts.  Receivable  

917,160,013

468,791,152

Related  Company  Receivable

1,949,526

9,545,519

Inventories                       

713,959,426

834,807,987

Revenue  Department  Receivable

116,415,935

85,267,250

Deferred  Refundable  Input  Tax

3,098,322

8,579,681

Prepaid Income Tax & Withholding Tax

-

27,416,840

Other  Current  Assets                  

5,370,603

15,152,262

 

 

 

Total  Current  Assets                

1,837,069,818

1,467,846,904

 

Fixed Assets                   

 

795,428,554

 

802,435,277

Intangible  Assets

48,920,479

48,920,479

Other Assets                  

464,858

2,383,517

 

Total  Assets                 

 

2,681,883,709

 

2,321,586,177

 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

Current Liabilities

2009

2008

 

 

 

Bank Overdraft  from Financial  Institution

-

35,287,144

Trade  Accts.  Payable

524,394,952

444,795,889

Related  Company  Payable

160,500,918

236,443,902

Other  Payable

-

4,576,125

Accrued  Expenses

43,142,386

18,177,794

Accrued  Income  Tax

95,312,311

14,894,611

Other  Current  Liabilities             

30,194,342

9,250,545

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

853,544,909

763,426,010

 

Long-term Loan from Related Company

 

671,166,627

 

671,166,627

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

1,524,711,536

 

1,434,592,637

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 Share  capital : Baht  100  par  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital  60,000  shares

 

 

6,000,000

 

 

6,000,000

 

 

 

Capital  Paid                      

6,000,000

6,000,000

Premium  on  Share  Capital

185,395,200

185,395,200

Retained  Earning

  Appropriated  for  Statutory  Reserve                         

 

9,846,357

 

9,846,357

  Unappropriated

955,930,616

685,751,983

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

1,157,172,173

 

886,993,540

 

Total Liabilities  &  Shareholders'  Equity

 

2,681,883,709

 

2,321,586,177

 

                                                  

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

Revenue

2009

2008

 

 

 

Sales                                         

3,922,233,367

3,647,502,080

Gain  on  Exchange  Rate

-

9,161,917

Other  Income                 

13,559,303

16,499,464

 

Total  Revenues           

 

3,935,792,670

 

3,673,163,461

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Goods  Sold                  

3,044,464,718

3,049,009,820

Selling  Expenses

62,435,754

84,613,107

Administrative  Expenses

380,540,926

442,231,464

Loss  on  Exchange  Rate

8,313,051

-

 

Total Expenses             

 

3,495,754,449

 

3,575,854,391

 

 

 

Profit  Before  Financial Cost  &  Income  Tax

440,038,221

97,309,070

Financial Cost

[29,101,837]

[39,813,647]

 

Profit  Before Income Tax

 

410,936,384

 

57,495,423

Income  Tax

[133,757,751]

[35,986,002]

 

 

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

277,178,633

21,509,421

 

 

 


 

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

 

ITEM

UNIT

2009

2008

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

 

 

CURRENT RATIO

TIMES

2.15

1.92

QUICK RATIO

TIMES

1.17

0.65

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

4.93

4.55

TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

1.46

1.57

INVENTORY CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

85.60

99.94

INVENTORY TURNOVER

TIMES

4.26

3.65

RECEIVABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

85.35

46.91

RECEIVABLES TURNOVER

TIMES

4.28

7.78

PAYABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

62.87

53.25

CASH CONVERSION CYCLE

DAYS

108.08

93.60

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

 

 

COST OF GOODS  SOLD

%

77.62

83.59

SELLING & ADMINISTRATION

%

11.29

14.44

INTEREST

%

0.74

1.09

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

%

22.73

17.11

NET PROFIT MARGIN BEFORE EX. ITEM

%

11.22

2.67

NET PROFIT MARGIN

%

7.07

0.59

RETURN ON EQUITY

%

23.95

2.42

RETURN ON ASSET

%

10.34

0.93

EARNING PER SHARE

BAHT

4,619.64

358.49

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

 

 

DEBT RATIO

TIMES

0.57

0.62

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

TIMES

1.32

1.62

TIME INTEREST EARNED

TIMES

15.12

2.44

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH

 

 

 

SALES GROWTH

%

7.53

 

OPERATING PROFIT

%

352.21

 

NET PROFIT

%

1,188.64

 

FIXED ASSETS

%

(0.87)

 

TOTAL ASSETS

%

15.52

 

 


 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

Gross Profit Margin

22.73

Impressive

Industrial Average

14.07

Net Profit Margin

7.07

Satisfactory

Industrial Average

7.20

Return on Assets

10.34

Impressive

Industrial Average

9.40

Return on Equity

23.95

Impressive

Industrial Average

17.49

 

Gross Profit Margin used to assess a firm's financial health by revealing the proportion of money left over from revenues 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 22.73%. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was higher, indicated that company was more profitable than the same industry.

 

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 7.07%. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was lower.

 

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 10.34%, 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. Return on Equity is 23.95%, 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.

 

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

Return on Assets                       Uptrend

Return on Equity                        Uptrend

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

Current Ratio

2.15

Impressive

Industrial Average

1.37

Quick Ratio

1.17

 

 

 

Cash Conversion Cycle

108.08

 

 

 

 

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 2.15 times in 2009, increase from 1.92 times, then it is generally considered to have good short-term financial strength. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was higher, indicated that company was an efficient operators in a dominant position within its industry.

 

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 1.17 times in 2009, increase from 0.65 times, although excluding inventory so the company still have good short-term financial strength.

 


 

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 109 days.

 

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

Current Ratio                 Uptrend

 

 


 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

Debt Ratio

0.57

Impressive

Industrial Average

0.43

Debt to Equity Ratio

1.32

Risky

Industrial Average

0.80

Times Interest Earned

15.12

Impressive

Industrial Average

5.39

 

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 15.13 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 0.57 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                                 Downtrend

Times Interest Earned                Uptrend

 


 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

Fixed Assets Turnover

4.93

Impressive

Industrial Average

2.03

Total Assets Turnover

1.46

Impressive

Industrial Average

1.31

Inventory Conversion Period

85.60

 

 

 

Inventory Turnover

4.26

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

9.71

Receivables Conversion Period

85.35

 

 

 

Receivables Turnover

4.28

Acceptable

Industrial Average

8.35

Payables Conversion Period

62.87

 

 

 

 

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

Fixed Assets Turnover                Uptrend

Total Assets Turnover                 Uptrend

Inventory Turnover                      Uptrend

Receivables Turnover                  Uptrend

 

 

 

 


FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.44.33

UK Pound

1

Rs.74.14

Euro

1

Rs.65.78

 

 

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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