MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

02.12.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GIGAPHOTON INC

 

 

Registered Office :

400 Yokokura-Shinden Okaya Tochigi-Pref 323-0819

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2011

 

 

Year of Establishment :

April 2011

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

(Tokyo-Chiyodaku) 070232

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of excimer laser

 

 

No. of Employees :

302

 

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

Yen 612.1 Million

Status :

Satisfactory

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

Litigation :

--

 

NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – September 30, 2011

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(30.06.2011)

Current Rating

(30.09.2011)

Japan

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 


Company name and address

 

GIGAPHOTON INC

REGD NAME:    Gigaphoton KK

MAIN OFFICE:  400 Yokokura-Shinden Okaya Tochigi-Pref 323-0819 JAPAN

                        Tel: 0285-28-8410      Fax: 0285-8439

 

                        *.. Registered at: 2-6-1 Ohtemachi Chiyodaku Tokyo

                                               

URL:                 http://www.gigaphoton.com

E-Mail address: (thru the URL)

 

 

ACTIVITIES  

 

Mfg of excimer laser

 

BRANCHES   

 

Yokkaichi, Toyama, Hiroshima, Fukuoka

 

OVERSEAS

 

USA, Korea, China (2), Taiwan (4), Singapore, Netherlands

 

FACTORIES  

 

At the caption address, Hiratsuka

 

 

OFFICERS

 

YUJI WATANABE, PRES                       Hakaru Mizoguchi, dir

Hitoshi Tomaru, dir                                 Hideichi Sato, dir

Mikio Fujitsuka, dir                                 Kikuo Ejima, dir            

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

SUMMARY    

 

FINANCES                    FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 20,428 M

PAYMENTS                  REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 5,000 M

TREND             STEADY                       WORTH            Yen 9,009 M

STARTED                     2000                             EMPLOYES      302

 

 

COMMENT

 

MFR OF EXCIMER LASER, WHOLLY OWNED BY KOMATSU LTD.

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

                       

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 612.1 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

            The subject company was established as a JV of Komatsu Ltd (See REGISTRATION) and Ushio Inc in order to integrate the excimer laser businesses of the two companies.  This is a specialized mfr of excimer laser and ultra-violet light sources used for lithography tools in semiconductor mfg.  In Apr 2011, Komatsu Ltd bought the 50% of the share owned by Ushio Inc and made it a wholly owned consolidated subsidiary.  Goods are exported widely to China, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Europe, USA, other.  Domestic clients include major electronics mfrs.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

            Financial are consolidated by the parent, Komatsu Ltd, and disclosed in digested form only.

 

The sales volume for Mar/2011 fiscal term amounted to Yen 20,428 million, a 48% up from Yen 13,848 million in the previous term.  This is attributed to the robust demand in China, Taiwan, Korea and Singapore.  Exports rose steeply.  The recurring profit was posted at Yen 3,382 million and the net profit at Yen 1,997 million, respectively, compared with Yen 453 million recurring profit and Yen 238 million net profit, respectively, a year ago.

 

            For the current term ending Mar 2012 the recurring profit is projected at Yen 3,500 million and the net profit at Yen 2,100 million, respectively, on an 8% rise in turnover, to Yen 23,000 million.  Business is seen steadily expanding.  Exports continue rising. 

 

The financial situation is considered FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 612.1 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:  Apr 2011

Regd No.:                        (Tokyo-Chiyodaku) 070232

Legal Status:      Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:         400,000 shares

Issued:                100,000 shares

Sum:                   Yen 5,000 million

Major shareholders (%): Komatsu Ltd* (100)

 

*.. World’s second largest mfr of construction machinery, Tokyo, founded 1921, listed

Tokyo, Osaka S/E’s, capital Yen 67,870 million, sales Yen 1,843,127 million, operating profit Yen 222,929 million, recurring profit Yen 219,809 million, net profit Yen 150,752 million, total assets Yen 12,149,137 million, net worth Yen 972,680 million, employees 41,059, pres Kunio Noji

Consolidated Financials are attached (See SUPPLEMENTS)

 

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

 

 

OPERATION

           

Activities: Manufactures excimer laser & extreme ultra-violet light sources used for lithography tools in semiconductor manufacturing, other (--100%).

 

Clients: [Mfrs, wholesalers] ASML, Canon Inc, Nikon Tec Corp, Nikon Corp, other

No. of accounts: 300

Exports to: China, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, USA, Europe, other

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Meidensha Corp, Ebara Corp, Omori Corp, Nagatsu Group, Fujikin Inc, other

 

Payment record: Regular

 

Location: Business area in Okaya City, Tochigi-Pref.  Office premises at the caption address are owned and maintained satisfactorily.

 

Bank References:

Resona Bank (Tokyo)

SMBC (Tokyo)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 


FINANCES

(In Million Yen)

 

       Terms Ending:

31/03/2012

31/03/2011

31/03/2010

31/03/2009

Annual Sales

 

22,000

20,428

13,848

14,813

Recur. Profit

 

3,500

3,382

453

 

Net Profit

 

2,100

1,997

238

-313

Total Assets

 

 

18,889

18,017

 

Current Assets

 

 

15,750

14,927

 

Current Liabs

 

 

9,728

10,925

 

Net Worth

 

 

9,009

7,011

5,773

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

5,000

5,000

5,000

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

    S.Growth Rate

7.70

47.52

-6.51

-38.51

    Current Ratio

 

..

161.90

136.63

..

    N.Worth Ratio

..

47.69

38.91

..

    R.Profit/Sales

 

15.91

16.56

3.27

..

    N.Profit/Sales

9.55

9.78

1.72

-2.11

    Return On Equity

..

22.17

3.39

-5.42

 

Notes: Forecast (or estimated) figures for the 31/03/2012 fiscal term.

 

 

SUPPLEMENTS

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALS OF THE PARENT, KOMATSU LTD

FINANCES: (Consolidated in million yen)

 

 

 

Terms Ending:

31/03/2011

31/03/2010

INCOME STATEMENT

 

 

 

  Annual Sales

 

1,843,127

1,431,564

 

  Cost of Sales

1,343,464

1,101,559

 

      GROSS PROFIT

499,663

330,005

 

  Selling & Adm Costs

276,734

262,970

 

      OPERATING PROFIT

222,929

67,035

 

  Non-Operating P/L

-3,120

-2,056

 

      RECURRING PROFIT

219,809

64,979

 

      NET PROFIT

150,752

33,559

BALANCE SHEET

 

 

 

 

  Cash

 

84,224

82,429

 

  Receivables

 

532,757

447,693

 

  Inventory

 

473,876

396,416

 

  Securities, Marketable

 

 

 

  Other Current Assets

153,515

113,583

 

      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

1,244,372

1,040,121

 

  Property & Equipment

508,387

525,100

 

  Intangibles

 

53,971

61,729

 

  Investments, Other Fixed Assets

342,407

332,105

 

      TOTAL ASSETS

2,149,137

1,959,055

 

  Payables

 

308,975

207,024

 

  Short-Term Bank Loans

130,308

123,438

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Other Current Liabs

360,705

311,284

 

      TOTAL CURRENT LIABS

799,988

641,746

 

  Debentures

 

 

 

 

  Long-Term Bank Loans

291,152

356,985

 

  Reserve for Retirement Allw

48,027

46,354

 

  Other Debts

 

37,290

37,171

 

      TOTAL LIABILITIES

1,176,457

1,082,256

 

      MINORITY INTERESTS

 

 

 

Common stock

67,870

67,870

 

Additional paid-in capital

140,523

140,421

 

Retained earnings

847,153

724,090

 

Evaluation p/l on investments/securities

 

 

 

Others

 

(47,728)

(20,827)

 

Treasury stock, at cost

(35,138)

(34,755)

 

      TOTAL S/HOLDERS` EQUITY

972,680

876,799

 

      TOTAL EQUITIES

2,149,137

1,959,055

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

 

Terms ending:

31/03/2011

31/03/2010

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

150,402

182,161

 

Cash Flows from Investment Activities

-88,509

-72,967

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

-56,365

-116,363

 

Cash, Bank Deposits at the Term End

 

84,224

82,429

ANALYTICAL RATIOS            Terms ending:

31/03/2011

31/03/2010

 

 

Net Worth (S/Holders' Equity)

972,680

876,799

 

 

Current Ratio (%)

155.55

162.08

 

 

Net Worth Ratio (%)

45.26

44.76

 

 

Recurring Profit Ratio (%)

11.93

4.54

 

 

Net Profit Ratio (%)

8.18

2.34

 

 

Return On Equity (%)

15.50

3.83

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.51.65

UK Pound

1

Rs.81.06

Euro

1

Rs.69.51

 

 

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

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NB

                                       New Business

 

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Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 

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