MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :           

04.07.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

LEAR  CORPORATION  SOUTHEAST  ASIA  CO.,  LTD.

 

 

Formerly Known As :

ASIA  PACIFIC  COMPONENTS  CO.,  LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

1644/2-3-5  Suranarai  Road,  Naimuang, Muang,  Nakornratchasima  30000

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2009

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

28.10.1996

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0105539119354

 

 

Legal Form :

Private  Limited  Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer,  Exporter  and  Distributor of Auto  Seat  Cover  and  Wire  Harness Products 

 

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 – March 31st, 2011

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

                   (31.12.2010)                  

Current Rating

(31.03.2011)

Thailand

B1

B1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 


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Company name

 

LEAR  CORPORATION  SOUTHEAST  ASIA  CO.,  LTD.

[Former  :  ASIA  PACIFIC  COMPONENTS  CO.,  LTD.]

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           1644/2-3-5  SURANARAI  ROAD,  NAIMUANG,

                                                                        MUANG,  NAKORNRATCHASIMA  30000

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]   44  253-707,  44  251-592,  44  251-684

FAX                                                      :           [66]   44  259-151

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

ESTABLISHED                                     :           1996

REGISTRATION  NO.                           :           0105539119354

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.   406,195,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                :           BHT.   406,195,000

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           DECEMBER   31            

LEGAL  STATUS                                  :           PRIVATE  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR. AKIRA  OKURA,  JAPANESE

                                                                        PRESIDENT     

NO.  OF  STAFF                                   :           700

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           AUTO  SEAT  COVER  AND  WIRE  HARNESS

PRODUCTS 

                                                                        MANUFACTURER,  EXPORTER  AND  DISTRIBUTOR

                                                                         

 

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 October  28,  1996  as  a  private  limited  company  under  the  registered  name ASIA PACIFIC COMPONENTS CO.,  LTD.  by  Thai  and  American  groups.  Its  business objective  is  to  manufacture,  export  and  distribute  various   styles  of textiles and  leathers  for auto seat covers,  as well  as wire harnesses  for  automotive  industry.  It  currently employs  approximate  700  staff. 

 

On  September  15,  2009,  the  subject’s   name  was  changed  to  LEAR  CORPORATION  SOUTHEAST  ASIA  CO.,  LTD.

 

Subject  is  a  subsidiary  of  Lear  Seating  [Thailand]  Co.,  Ltd.

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  is  1644/2-3-5  Suranarai  Rd.,  Naimuang,  Muang,  Nakornratchasima  30000,  and  this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.  

 

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr. Paul  Roger  Jefferson

 

British

65

Mr. Dennis,  Chia  Choon  Hwee 

 

Singaporean

42

Mr. Akira  Okura

 

Japanese

52

 

 

AUTHORIZED PERSON

 

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

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr. Akira  Okura  is  the  President.

He  is  Japanese  nationality  with  the  age  of  52  years  old.  

 

Mr. Anand  Sukyai  is  the  Plant  Manager [Nakornratchasima].

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Mr. Ulf  Ruprecht  is  the  Plant  Manager  [Prachinburi].

He  is  German   nationality.

 


BUSINESS OPERATIONS

 

The subject is engaged  in  manufacturing,  distributing and exporting  various  styles  of textiles and  leathers  for  auto  seat  covering  industry.

 

The subject  also manufactures and distributes wire  harness  products for  automotive  industry  in  which  the  production   has  actually  been  started  in  2010.

 

 

PURCHASE

 

Raw  materials  such  as  polyester  yarn,  raw  hide  and  chemicals  are  purchased  from  suppliers  in  both  domestic  and  overseas,  mainly  Japan,  Republic of  China,  Hong  Kong,   Taiwan,  United  States of  America  and  Australia,  while  the  100%  of   electronic  parts  are  purchased  from local  suppliers.

 

EXPORT

[COUNTRIES]

 

The products are exported to United States of America, Japan,  Indonesia,  Malaysia, Taiwan,  Republic  of  China  and  the  countries  in  Europe.

 

 

SALES

 

The  products  are  also  sold  locally  to  manufactures,  wholesalers  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

The  company  and  its  parent  company  have  been  sued  by  one of  the  companies  for  a  cancellation  of  the management  contract.  Such  company  claims  for  the  damage  of  Bht.  7  million.  The  company  and  its  parent  company  therefore  countersued  such  company  for  the  loss  at  Bht.  2,000  million  resulting  from  the  past management  of  such  company.  In  January  2006,  the  Court  of  the  First  Instance  has  sentenced  the  company  to  pay  the  compensation  together  with  interest  and  relevant  expenses. 

 

At  present, the  company  is  in  the  process  of  appeal  to  the court  with  the  parent company. As  a  result,  the  company  might  incur  for  the  damage  together  with interest  and  relevant  expenses  as  at  December  31,  2009  for  the  amount  of  Bht.  11.3  million  [2008  :  Bht.  10.8  million].  However,  the  company  has  set allowance  for   this  damage  in  full  amount  which  may  arise  from  this  case.

 

ฟัง

อ่านออกเสียง

 

พจนานุกรม

 

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  L/C  at  sight  or  T/T.

 

 

BANKING

 

Bangkok  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

Kasikornbank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  employs  approximately  700  staff.  

 

 

LOCATION DETAILS

 

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

 

Factory  II  is  located  at  612/10  Moo  9,  Kabinburi  Industrial  Estate,  T. Nongki, 

A. Kabinburi,  Prachinburi  25110.  Tel.:  [66]   37  629-870.

 

Bangkok  office  is  located  at  24th  Floor,  Nation  Tower,  1858/107-108  Bangna-Trad  Rd.,  Bangna,  Bangkok  10260.  Tel.:  [66] 2751-4845-9  Fax:  [66]  2751-4868.

 

REMARK

MAXIMUM  CREDIT  SHOULD  BE  GRANTED  AT  US$  1,000,000.

 

COMMENT

The  subject  was  formed  in  1996  as  a  manufacturer  and  exporter of  textile  and leather for auto  seat covering  industry. Subject  had  strong  business  serving  growing demand  from  automobile  industry.   It still  maintains  a  strong   business growth.

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  initially  registered  at  Bht.  2,000,000  divided  into 20,000  shares  of  Bht.  100   each  with  fully  paid.

 

The  capital  was  increased  later  as  follows:

 

            Bht.       40,000,000  on  June  15,  1998

            Bht.     549,780,000  on  April  26,  2000

            Bht.  1,624,780,000  on  June  19,  2003

 

On  May  20,  2004,  the  capital  was decreased  to  Bht.  406,195,000  divided  into  4,061,950  shares  of  Bht. 100  each  with  fully  paid.

 

THE  SHAREHOLDERS  LISTED  WERE  :  [as  at  November  26,  2010]

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Lear  Seating  [Thailand]  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  American

Address     :  24th  Floor,  46/107-108  Moo 10, Nation

                     Tower,  Bangna-Trad  Rd.,  Bangna,  Bangkok

3,980,706

98.00

Mr. Suthas  Anuvuthinawin

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  663  Charansanitwong  75  Rd.,  Bangplad, 

                     Bangkok

     81,238

2.00

Ms. Aim-orn  Chaiyachart

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  146  Moo  1,  Banhaed,  banphai,  Khon  Kaen

             1

-

Mr. Sangsith  Yaowarat

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  38/37  Tiwanont  Rd.,  Muang,  Nonthaburi

             1

-

Mrs. Payom  Kongprathes

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  46/287  Moo  3,  Samwatawan-ok,  Minburi, 

                     Bangkok

             1

-

Ms. Panithee  Wathapukana

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  1/34  Soi  Ruamsirimit,  Ladyao,  Jatujak, 

                     Bangkok

             1

-

Ms. Ong-orn  Anuwvuthinawin

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  496/176  663  Charansanitwong  75  Rd., 

                     Bangplad,  Bangkok

             1

-

Mr. Joseph  Sprint  Torrence

Nationality:  American

Address     :  46/107-108  Bangna-Trad  Rd.,  Bangna, 

                     Bangkok

             1

-

 

Total  Shareholders  :   8

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANT  NO. :

Ms. Saifon  Inkaew  No.   4434

 

Note

The 2010  financial  statement  has  not  been  submitted to the Commercial Registration  Department  during  investigation.

 

 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

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

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                

Current Assets

2009

2008

 

 

 

Cash  and Cash Equivalents            

417,137,601

595,910,275

Trade  Accts.  Receivable 

 

 

  Related company

37,481,019

42,321,850

  Other company

522,730,250

165,078,096

Total  Trade  Accts.  Receivable 

560,211,269

207,399,946

Other  Receivable-Related Company       

20,992,019

4,949,840

Inventories                      

249,231,949

172,578,539

Loan & Deferred Interest from Related Company

482,977,804

224,639,480

Prepaid Income Tax

5,177,184

5,177,184

Other  Current  Assets                  

6,384,378

4,221,868

 

Total  Current  Assets                

 

1,742,112,204

 

1,214,877,132

 

Cash  at  Bank under  Commitment                    

 

654,000

 

654,000

Fixed Assets                  

41,384,981

32,271,154

Intangible Assets

3,445,166

4,022,059

Other Assets                  

2,845,080

3,227,530

 

Total  Assets                 

 

1,790,441,431

 

1,255,051,875

 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

Current Liabilities

2009

2008

 

 

 

Trade Accounts  Payable

 

 

  Related company

317,516,494

58,787,813

  Other company

265,662,883

113,344,599

Total Trade Accounts  Payable

583,179,377

172,132,412

Other Payable-Related Company

79,607

25,780,421

Cost  of  Expenses

20,059,322

23,956,764

Accrued  Income  Tax

15,648,884

 

Accrued Expenses

11,427,662

11,199,966

Other  Current  Liabilities             

2,413,505

2,050,634

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

632,808,357

 

235,120,197

 

 

 

Reserve for  Damage from Litigation

11,320,717

10,820,258

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

644,129,074

 

245,940,455

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 Share  capital : Baht  100  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital  4,061,950  shares

 

 

406,195,000

 

 

406,195,000

 

Capital  Paid                      

 

406,195,000

 

406,195,000

Retained  Earning - Unappropriated                

740,117,357

602,916,420

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

1,146,312,357

 

1,009,111,420

 

Total Liabilities  & Shareholders'  Equity

 

1,790,441,431

 

1,255,051,875

 

                                                  

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

Sale

2009

2008

 

 

 

Sales  Income                            

2,130,301,678

1,942,083,164

Services  Income

17,756,795

-

Interest  Income

19,595,252

13,537,916

Gain on Exchange Rate

14,103,496

-

Other  Income                 

4,027,087

109,870

 

Total  Sales                  

 

2,185,784,308

 

1,955,730,950

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Goods  Sold                  

1,918,972,505

1,529,401,219

Cost  of  Services

17,251,858

 -

Selling Expenses

24,263,042

51,315,161

Administrative  Expenses

67,112,863

86,174,904

Loss  on  Exchange Rate

 -

53,547,269

 

Total Expenses             

 

2,027,600,268

 

1,720,438,553

 

Profit Before Financial Expenses & Income Tax

 

158,184,040

 

235,292,397

Financial Cost

[1,633,958]

[1,841,331]

 

Profit Before Income Tax

 

156,550,082

 

233,451,066

Income Tax

[19,349,145]

[10,508,367]

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

 

137,200,937

 

222,942,699

 

 

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

 

ITEM

UNIT

2009

2008

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

 

 

CURRENT RATIO

TIMES

2.75

5.17

QUICK RATIO

TIMES

1.58

3.44

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

51.90

60.18

TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

1.20

1.55

INVENTORY CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

46.98

41.19

INVENTORY TURNOVER

TIMES

7.77

8.86

RECEIVABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

88.82

31.03

RECEIVABLES TURNOVER

TIMES

4.11

11.76

PAYABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

50.08

27.05

CASH CONVERSION CYCLE

DAYS

85.73

45.16

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

 

 

COST OF GOODS SOLD

%

90.14

78.75

SELLING & ADMINISTRATION

%

4.25

7.08

INTEREST

%

0.08

0.09

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

%

11.62

21.95

NET PROFIT MARGIN BEFORE EX. ITEM

%

7.36

12.12

NET PROFIT MARGIN

%

6.39

11.48

RETURN ON EQUITY

%

11.97

22.09

RETURN ON ASSET

%

7.66

17.76

EARNING PER SHARE

BAHT

33.78

54.89

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

 

 

DEBT RATIO

TIMES

0.36

0.20

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

TIMES

0.56

0.24

TIME INTEREST EARNED

TIMES

96.81

127.78

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH

 

 

 

SALES GROWTH

%

10.61

 

OPERATING PROFIT

%

(32.77)

 

NET PROFIT

%

(38.46)

 

FIXED ASSETS

%

28.24

 

TOTAL ASSETS

%

42.66

 

 

 


 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

Gross Profit Margin

11.62

Satisfactory

Industrial Average

13.99

Net Profit Margin

6.39

Impressive

Industrial Average

1.93

Return on Assets

7.66

Impressive

Industrial Average

3.00

Return on Equity

11.97

Impressive

Industrial Average

7.33

 

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 figure is 11.62%. 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. Net Profit Margin ratio is 6.39% 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 ratio is 7.66%, 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 ratio is 11.97%, 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

2.75

Impressive

Industrial Average

1.23

Quick Ratio

1.58

 

 

 

Cash Conversion Cycle

85.73

 

 

 

 

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 2.75 times in 2009, decrease from 5.17 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 higher, indicated that company was an efficient operator 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 1.58 times in 2009, decrease from 3.44 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 86 days.

 

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

Current Ratio                 Downtrend

 

 


LEVERAGE RATIO

 

Debt Ratio

0.36

Impressive

Industrial Average

0.59

Debt to Equity Ratio

0.56

Impressive

Industrial Average

1.38

Times Interest Earned

96.81

Impressive

Industrial Average

2.87

 

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 a stronger equity position.

 

Times Interest Earned measuring a company's ability to meet its debt obligations. Ratio is 96.82 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 0.36 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                                 Downtrend

Times Interest Earned                Downtrend

 


ACTIVITY RATIO

 

Fixed Assets Turnover

51.90

Impressive

Industrial Average

4.28

Total Assets Turnover

1.20

Satisfactory

Industrial Average

1.55

Inventory Conversion Period

46.98

 

 

 

Inventory Turnover

7.77

Impressive

Industrial Average

4.16

Receivables Conversion Period

88.82

 

 

 

Receivables Turnover

4.11

Impressive

Industrial Average

4.02

Payables Conversion Period

50.08

 

 

 

 

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

Fixed Assets Turnover                Downtrend

Total Assets Turnover                 Downtrend

Inventory Turnover                      Downtrend

Receivables Turnover                  Downtrend

 

 


FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.44.59

UK Pound

1

Rs.71.75

Euro

1

Rs.64.80

 

 

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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