MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

21.01.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Correct Name :

BOTANIQUE  COMPANY  LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

246, 248, 250, 252  Soi  Ramkhamhaeng  2, Bangna-Trad  Road,  T.  Dokmai,   A.  Prawet,  Bangkok  10250

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2009

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

27.12.2006 

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0105549147849

 

 

Legal Form :

Private  Limited  Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer  and  exporter Gift  set  and  fragrance  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 :

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 – June 30, 2010

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

                   (01.04.2010)                  

Current Rating

(30.06.2010)

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

 

BOTANIQUE  COMPANY  LIMITED

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           246, 248, 250, 252  SOI  RAMKHAMHAENG  2,

BANGNA-TRAD  ROAD,  T.  DOKMAI,  

A.  PRAWET,  BANGKOK  10250

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]   2751-7480

FAX                                                      :           [66]   2751-7482

E-MAIL  ADDRESS                                :           botanique@botanique.com

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

ESTABLISHED                                     :           2006

REGISTRATION  NO.                           :           0105549147849

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.   63,850,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                :           BHT.   63,850,000

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           DECEMBER   31            

LEGAL  STATUS                                  :           PRIVATE  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR. POOLPAT  LOHACHITRANONT,  THAI

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

NO.  OF  STAFF                                   :           280

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           GIFT  SET  AND  FRAGRANCE  PRODUCTS

                                                                        MANUFACTURER  AND  EXPORTER

                                                                         

                                                                         

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  December  27,  2006  as  a  private  limited  company  under   the  registered  name  BOTANIQUE  COMPANY  LIMITED, with  the  registered  no. 0105549147849,  under  the  merger  among  3  related  companies,  namely  Botanique  Company  Limited”,  the  registered  no. 0105538151297,  Capstone Republic Co.,  Ltd.”,  registered no. 0105544062331  and  Eight Egg  Company  Limited”,  registered  no. 0105545120873.  Its  business  objective is  to  manufacture  wide  range  of  gift  set  and  fragrance  products  for  exports.  It currently  employs  approximate   280  staff.  

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  was  initially  located  at  6/341-4  Moo  8,  Soi  Ramkhamhaeng  2,  Bangna-Trad  Rd.,  Dokmai,  Prawet,  Bangkok  10250.

 

Later,  its  registered  address  has  been  changed  to  246, 248, 250  Soi  Ramkhamhaeng  2,  Bangna-Trad  Rd.,  Dokmai,  Prawet,  Bangkok  10250,  by  the  Prawet  District  Office,  and  this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.  

 

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr. Poolpat  Lohachitranont

 

Thai

44

Mr. Vuthikorn  Boonyasiri

 

Thai

49

Mr. Vasupol  Khunthong

 

Thai

-

 

 

AUTHORIZED PERSON

 

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

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr. Poolpat  Lohachitranont  is  the  Managing  Director.

He  is  Thai  nationality  with  the  age  of   44  years  old.

 

Mrs. Busarin  Vitanakorn  is  the  Sales  &  Marketing  Manager.

She  is  Thai  nationality. 

 

Mr. Vuthikorn  Boonyasiri  is  the  Finance  Manager.

He  is  Thai   nationality  with  the  age  of  49  years  old.

 


 

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

 

The  subject  is  engaged  in  manufacturing  and  servicing  of  potpourri  gift  set,  sachets,  fragrance  and  aromatic  incense  candles  and  etc.

 

 

MAJOR BRAND

 

“BOTANIQUE”

 

 

PURCHASE

 

100%  of  its  raw  material  is  purchased  from  local  suppliers.

 

 

EXPORT

 

100%  of  the  products  is  exported  worldwide  mainly  to  Europe,  the  remaining  to United  States  of  America ,  Australia,  Asia    and  Middle  East  countries. 

 

 

RELATED  AND  AFFILIATED  COMPANIES

 

Double’ Do  Company  Limited.

Business  Type  :  Manufacturer  and  distributor  of  potpourri  products.

 

Femmefatale  Company  Limited.

Business  Type  :  Manufacturer  and  distributor  of  potpourri  packaging  products.

 

 

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  

 

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

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

 

 

BANKING

 

Bangkok  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

 

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

Ramkhamhaeng  2  Sub  Branch :  143  Moo  8,  Ramkhamhaeng  2  Rd.,  Pravej,  Bangkok]

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  employs  approximately  280   office  staff   and  factory  workers.

 

LOCATION DETAILS

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

 

Factory  and  warehouse  are  located  at  321  Moo  9,  Ladkrabang  Industrial  Estate,  Chalongkrung  Rd.,  Lamplatiew,  Ladkrabang,  Bangkok  10520.

Tel.  [66] 2739-6372,  Fax.  [66] 2739-6372.

 

REMARK

MAXIMUM  CREDIT  SHOULD  BE  GRANTED  AT  US$  200,000.

 

COMMENT

Subject  reported  good business in the year  2009.    Its  business  is expanding steadily with     good  potential  base  from  strong  consumption  in  overseas  markets.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  registered  at  Bht.  63,850,000  divided  into  12,770,000  shares  of  Bht.  5    each  with  fully  paid

 

MAIN  SHAREHOLDERS  : 

[as  at  April  20,  2010]

 

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Mr. Poolphat  Lohachitranont

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  9  Soi  Kasemsamran  8,  Klongton,  Wattana,

                     Bangkok

7,869,994

61.63

 

Mr. Vuthikorn  Boonyasiri

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  1087/11  Vichienchodok  Rd.,  Mahachai, 

                     Muang,  Samutsakorn

1,500,000

11.75

Mr. Iji  Hamashi

Nationality:  Japanese

Address     :  3-23-20  Yakumo  Mengaro,  Tokyo,  Japan

800,000

6.26

Japan  Asia  Investment  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  Japanese

Address     :  33-11  kanda-Nishiki-sho,  Chiyoda-ku, 

                    Tokyo,  Japan

800,000

6.26

Mr. Vasupol  Khunthong

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  91/1364  Moo  11,  Klongkum,  Buengkum, 

                     Bangkok

570,000

4.46

Mr. Adisorn  Singruedej

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  3-23-20  Yakuma  Meguro,  Tokyo,  Japan

280,000

2.19

Mr. Seree  Sae-be

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  61  Moo  2,  Khaoraeng,  Muang,  Ratchburi

250,000

1.96

Mrs. Rasamee  Khinpradit

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  419  Taiban  Rd.,  Paknam,  Muang, 

                     Samutprakarn

180,000

1.41

Ms. Chanakarn  Vatcharachaipong

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  273  Onnuch  Rd.,  Suanluang,  Bangkok

150,000

1.17

Mr. Kriengsak  Taobamrung

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  1/1  Moo  5,  Bangyapraek,  Muang, 

                     Samutsakorn

150,000

1.17

Others

220,006

1.74

 

Total  Shareholders  :    13

 

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANT  NO. :

Ms. Lakhana  Arpornrat  No.    5904

 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

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

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                 

Current Assets

2009

2008

 

 

 

Cash   in   hand  &  at  Bank         

4,575,708.92

55,037.53

Trade  Accts.  Receivable

7,252,445.02

9,094,307.22

Inventories                      

27,229,229.67

33,255,378.69

Other  Current  Assets                

4,018,998.13

4,135,349.80

 

Total  Current  Assets                

 

43,076,381.74

 

46,540,073.24

 

 

 

Fixed Assets                              

75,118,943.96

80,069,199.11

Other Assets                  

512,029.03

523,896.88

 

Total  Assets                 

 

118,707,354.73

 

127,133,169.23

 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

Current Liabilities

2009

2008

 

 

 

Bank  Overdraft  & Short  Term  Loan  from

  Financial  Institute

 

19,636,930.34

 

20,145,614.57

Trade  Accts.  Payable

2,888,068.54

8,776,950.85

Current  Portion  of  Financial  Lease  Contract

   Liabilities

 

176,558.30

 

164,112.75

Current  Portion  of  Long-term  Loan

5,081,968.76

4,823,154.24

Other  Current  Liabilities             

3,317,361.15

5,968,456.38

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

31,100,887.09

 

39,878,288.79

 

Financial  Lease  Contract Liabilities,  net

 

273,283.07

 

449,841.37

Long  Term  Loan 

7,834,584.40

13,016,234.97

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

39,208,754.56

 

53,344,365.13

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 Share  capital : Baht  5  par  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital  12,770,000  shares 

 

 

63,850,000.00

 

 

63,850,000.00

 

Capital  Paid                      

 

61,712,500.00

 

61,712,500.00

Premium  on  Share  Capital

16,400,000.00

16,400,000.00

Statutory  Reserve

350,000.00

350,000.00

Retained  Earning - Unappropriated                

1,036,100.17

[4,673,695.90]

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

79,498,600.17

 

73,788,804.10

 

Total Liabilities  &  Shareholders'  Equity

 

118,707,354.73

 

127,133,169.23

                     

                           

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

Sale

2009

2008

 

 

 

Sales                                         

110,634,091.90

99,363,080.58

Other  Income                 

609,227.51

1,969,652.00

 

Total  Sales                  

 

111,243,319.41

 

101,332,732.58

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost   of   Goods  Sold                            

74,816,108.00

66,981,522.37

Selling  Expenses

7,452,985.61

9,615,602.08

Administrative  Expenses

21,243,723.46

27,221,740.86

 

Total Expenses             

 

103,512,817.07

 

103,818,865.31

 

Profit / [Loss]  Before  Financial  Cost

 

7,730,502.34

 

[2,486,132.73]

Cost  of  Financial 

[2,020,706.27]

[2,348,639.13]

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

 

5,709,796.07

 

[4,834,771.86]

 

 

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

 

ITEM

UNIT

2009

2008

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

 

 

CURRENT RATIO

TIMES

1.39

1.17

QUICK RATIO

TIMES

0.38

0.23

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

1.47

1.24

TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

0.93

0.78

INVENTORY CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

132.84

181.22

INVENTORY TURNOVER

TIMES

2.75

2.01

RECEIVABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

23.93

33.41

RECEIVABLES TURNOVER

TIMES

15.25

10.93

PAYABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

14.09

47.83

CASH CONVERSION CYCLE

DAYS

142.68

166.80

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

 

 

COST OF GOODS  SOLD

%

67.62

67.41

SELLING & ADMINISTRATION

%

25.94

37.07

INTEREST

%

1.83

2.36

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

%

32.93

34.57

NET PROFIT MARGIN BEFORE EX. ITEM

%

6.99

(2.50)

NET PROFIT MARGIN

%

5.16

(4.87)

RETURN ON EQUITY

%

7.18

(6.55)

RETURN ON ASSET

%

4.81

(3.80)

EARNING PER SHARE

BAHT

0.46

(0.39)

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

 

 

DEBT RATIO

TIMES

0.33

0.42

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

TIMES

0.49

0.72

TIME INTEREST EARNED

TIMES

3.83

(1.06)

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH

 

 

 

SALES GROWTH

%

11.34

 

OPERATING PROFIT

%

(410.94)

 

NET PROFIT

%

218.10

 

FIXED ASSETS

%

(6.18)

  

TOTAL ASSETS

%

(6.63)

 

 

 


PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

Gross Profit Margin

32.93

Impressive

Industrial Average

29.50

Net Profit Margin

5.16

Impressive

Industrial Average

(4.78)

Return on Assets

4.81

Impressive

Industrial Average

(1.10)

Return on Equity

7.18

Impressive

Industrial Average

3.27

 

Gross Profit Margin used to assess a firm's financial health by revealing the proportion of money left over from sales 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 figures  is 32.93%. 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 figures  is  5.16% 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 4.81%, 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 7.18%, 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                       Downtrend

Return on Equity                        Downtrend

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

Current Ratio

1.39

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

25.86

Quick Ratio

0.38

 

 

 

Cash Conversion Cycle

142.68

 

 

 

 

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 1.39 times in 2009, increase from 1.17 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 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 0.38 times in 2009, increase from 0.23 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 143 days.

 

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

Current Ratio                 Uptrend

 

 


 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

Debt Ratio

0.33

Impressive

Industrial Average

0.99

Debt to Equity Ratio

0.49

Impressive

Industrial Average

1.35

Times Interest Earned

3.83

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

432.26

 

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 3.83 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 0.33 less than 0.5, most of the company's assets are financed through equity.

 

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

1.47

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

2,320.83

Total Assets Turnover

0.93

Acceptable

Industrial Average

1.42

Inventory Conversion Period

132.84

 

 

 

Inventory Turnover

2.75

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

13.33

Receivables Conversion Period

23.93

 

 

 

Receivables Turnover

15.25

Satisfactory

Industrial Average

17.84

Payables Conversion Period

14.09

 

 

 

 

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.45.58

UK Pound

1

Rs.72.73

Euro

1

Rs.61.45

 

 

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

 

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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