MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

24.03.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

L.V.  TECHNOLOGY  PUBLIC  COMPANY  LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

9th,  , 23rd,  24th    Floor,   Zone  C-D,  K.P.N.  Tower,  719 Rama  9  Road,  Bangkapi,  Huaykwang, Bangkok  10310

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2010

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

13.08.1996

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0107546000211

 

 

Legal Form :

Public  Limited  Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Engineering  Service  Provider

 

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 :

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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 

 

L.V.  TECHNOLOGY  PUBLIC  COMPANY  LIMITED

 

                                               

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           9th,  , 23rd,  24th    FLOOR,   ZONE  C-D,  K.P.N.  TOWER, 

719   RAMA  9  ROAD,  BANGKAPI,  HUAYKWANG,

BANGKOK  10310,  THAILAND

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]  2717-0835,  2717-0847-9

FAX                                                      :           [66]  2717-0841,  2717-0577

E-MAIL  ADDRESS                                :           mkt@lv-techology.com

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

 

ESTABLISHED                          :           1996

REGISTRATION  NO.                           :           0107546000211  [Former : 0105539088891]

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.  490,555,981

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                :           BHT.  375,035,254 

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           DECEMBER  31             

LEGAL  STATUS                                  :           PUBLIC  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR. HANS  JORGEN  NIELSEN,  DANISH

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

 

NO.  OF  STAFF                                   :           140

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           ENGINEERING  SERVICE  PROVIDER

                                                                         

                                                                         

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  originally  formed  on  August  13,  1996  as  a  private  limited  company by  Thai  and  Danish  groups,  under  the  registered  name  L. V.  Technology  Co.,  Ltd.”,  with  the  business  objective  to  provide  engineering   service,  specialty  in  the  field  of  cement  industry.  On  August  4,  2003,  its   status  was   changed     to     public  company,  under  the  name   L. V.  TECHNOLOGY  PUBLIC  COMPANY  LIMITED,  and  listed  on  the  Stock  Exchange of  Thailand  on  July  14,  2004.  Subject  expanded  its  business  to  provide  engineering  consultancy,   design  and  manufacture  equipment  that  improve  efficiency  machinery for  cement industry.  It currently employs  approximate  140  staff.  

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  is 719  K.P.N.  Tower,  Rama  9  Rd.,  Bangkapi,  Huaykwang,  Bangkok  10310,   and  this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.  

 

 

THE  BOARD  OF  DIRECTORS

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr. Ongkoon  Yooman

[-]

Thai

71

Mr. Hans  Jorgen  Ibsen  Nielsen

[x]

Danish

62

Mr. Harnrith  Hansen

[x]

Thai

65

Mr. Adisorn  Prakunahangsit

 

Thai

71

Mr. Chit  Kiatsunthorn

 

Thai

68

Mr. Richard  Peter  Neville

 

American

-

Mr. Per  Meijnert  Kristensen

 

Danish

44

Mr. Poul  Pedersen

 

Danish

-

Mr. Vichai  Tantikulananta

 

Thai

-

 

 

AUTHORIZED  PERSON

 

Both  of  the  above  directors [x] can  jointly  sign  or  one  of  the  directors  [x]  can  jointly  sign  with  the  director  [-]  on  behalf  of  the  subject  with  company’s  affixed.

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr. Hans  Jorgen  Ibsen  Nielsen  is  the  Managing  Director.

He  is  Danish  nationality  with  the  age  of  62  years  old. 

 

Mr. Kitirach  Taechamongkol  is  the  DMD,  Design &  Products  Development.

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Mrs. Kingkaew  Wannaratt  is  the DMD  Finance & Accounting.

She  is  Thai  nationality.

 


 

Mr. Sanya  Amornreatwat  is  the DMD  Marketing  &  Project  Execution.

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Mr. Punya  Kritiyawong  is  the  DMD,  Marketing  and  Business  Development.

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Ms. Samurkwan  Atipornsilawat  is  the  Assistant  MD,  Finance  &  Accounting  and  Finacial  Controller.  She  is  Thai  nationality.

 

 

BUSINESS  OPERATIONS

 

The  subject  is  engaged  in  supplying  and  provide   servicing,  included    design   and  develope  technology  and  engineering,  as  well  as  production  and  installation     of  equipment  which  can  be  categorized  into  4  main  types  as  follow:

 

·         Technology  improvement  for  vertical  roller  mill

·         Technology  improvement  for  cement  mill/ball  mill

·         Technology  improvement  for  Rotary  kiln

·         Efficiency  improvement  for  cement  production  process

 

PURCHASE

 

100%  of  engineering  equipment  and  components are  purchased  from  local  suppliers.

 

SALES/SERVICES

 

The  products  and  services  are  supplied  to  customers,  mainly  in  cement,  energy   and  mining  industries  both  local   and  overseas,  such  as  India,  Argentina,  UAE,  Saudi  Arabia,  Brazil, Vietnam, Republic of China,  Malaysia,  Philippines,  Pakistan,  Iran,  Taiwan,  Middle  East  and  etc.

 

STRUCTURE  OF  THE  REVENUE

 

Type  of  service

2009 [M.  Bht.]

2008  [M.  Bht.]

 

 

 

Revenue  from  service  agreements

1,542.99

1,370.61

Revenue  from  technical  consultancy  fee  paid  by  F/L  Smidth

                  4.21

                  6.38

Revenue  from  technical  consultancy  fees  paid  by  LNV

0.22

0.09

Total  revenues  from  service  agreements

1,547.42

1,378.44

Revenues  from  other  sources

106.93

182.50

 

Total

 

1,654.35

 

1,560.94

 

SUBSIDIARY  AND  AFFILIATED  COMPANIES

 

L. V.  Europe  S.A.

Business  Type  :  Provides  engineering  service  in  France.

 

L. V.  Technology  Engineering  Co.,  Ltd.

Business  Type  : Provides  engineering  service  in  Republic  of  China.

 

L N V  Technology  Private  Ltd.

Business  Type  : Provides  engineering  service  in  India.

 

BLVT  LLC

Business  Type  : Provides  engineering  service  in  U.S.A.

 

LV  Latino  America  Equipmentos  Industrials  Limited  Company

Business  Type  : Provides  engineering  service  in  Brazil.

 

 

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.

Exports  are  against  T/T.

 

 

BANKING

 

Bangkok  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

The  Siam  Commercial  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

Kasikornbank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

 


EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  employs  approximately  140  staff.  

 

 

LOCATION  DETAILS

 

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

 

 

REMARK

 

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

 

 

COMMENT

 

Amidst  the  economic  recession   in  2009-2010,  following  the  world  financial  crisis,  the  subject   has  witnessed  a  significant  decline  in  the expansion  of  businesses  and industries. 

 

As well  the  market  of  overall  industrial  sector  has  been  slowing  down  more  than  earlier  forecast,  which  has  affected  company  sales  target  in  both  domestic and  overseas  markets.   Therefore,  sales and  services  condition  are  tough,  and  growth  has  experienced  slowdown in  the  large  area  of  industrial  expansion. 

 

 

FINANCIAL  INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  registered  at  Bht. 325,000,000 divided  into  325,000,000  shares  of  Bht.  1  each.

 

In  2009  the  registered  capital  was  increased  to  Bht.  490,555,981  divided  into  490,555,981  shares  of  Bht. 1  each.

 

 


MAIN  SHAREHOLDERS 

 [as  at  May  7,  2010]  at  Bht.  375,035,254  of  capitalization.

 

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Danske  Bank  A/S

Nationality:  Dutch

Address    :  Silom  Rd.,  Silom,  Bangrak,  Bangkok

42,949,600

11.47

MPA  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  117/8  Chaengwattana  Rd., 

                   Thungsonghong,  Laksi,  Bangkok

30,924,650

  8.26

Thai  NVDR  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  -

30,579,352

  8.17

Mr. Hans  Jorgen  Ibsen  Nielsen

Nationality:  Danish

Address    :  719  Rama  9  Rd.,  Bangkapi, 

                   Huaykwang,  Bangkok

28,213,102

  7.53

Chase  Nominees  Limited

Nationality:  -i

Address    :  -

10,000,000

2.67

Mr. Harnrith  Hansen

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  117/8  Chaengwattana  10  Rd.,  Laksi, 

                   Bangkok

  6,073,200

  1.62

HSBC  [Singapore]  Nominees  Pte  Ltd.

Nationality:  Singaporean

Address    :  -

5,879,400

  1.57

Others

220,415,950

58.71

 

Total  Shareholders  :  2,366

 

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANT  NO.

 

Mr. Prasit  Tuengsrikul  No.  4174

 


BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial  figures  published  for  December  31,  2010  &  2009  were:

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                

Current Assets

2010

2009

 

 

 

Cash  and  Cash  Equivalents          

51,307,001

64,995,491

Trade  Accts.  Receivable

160,625,633

164,435,071

Short  Term  Loan  to  Subsidiaries  

21,786,777

23,738,211

Due  from Customers  on Project  Contracts

479,194,857

367,761,436

Work  in  Process

4,158,777

-

Prepaid  Equipment

139,375,216

103,314,646

Other  Current  Assets                  

27,422,963

14,948,849

 

Total  Current  Assets                

 

883,871,224

 

739,193,704

 

Deposits  at  Financial Institutions  -

   Restricted  for  Pledge            

 

 

199,500,710

 

 

225,011,361

Investments  in  Subsidiaries

498,500

-

Investments  in  Associates  and

    Jointly-controlled  Entity 

 

6,076,277

 

6,076,277

Fixed Assets                  

6,253,970

7,676,925

Intangible  Assets

13,369,996

4,550,669

Other Non-current  Assets                       

1,662,375

1,535,225

 

Total  Assets                 

 

1,111,233,052

 

984,044,161


 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

 

Current Liabilities

2010

2009

 

 

 

Short  Term  Loan  from  Financial  Institution

36,241,553

17,827,435

Trade  Accts.  Payable- Related  Parties

15,635,661

11,013,041

Trade  Accts.  Payable- Others

36,624,548

74,181,528

Due  to  Customers  on Project  Contracts

297,022,594

129,564,567

Accrued  Equipment  Cost

303,679,742

73,409,568

Accrued  Commission  Expenses

17,785,758

18,159,044

Provision  for  Warranty Expenses

32,107,850

8,398,988

Accrued  Income  Tax

-

4,028,604

Other  Current  Liabilities             

46,856,889

34,647,304

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

785,954,595

 

371,230,079

 

Excess  Loss  on  Carrying  Value  of  Investment

 

27,599,140

 

30,859,307

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

813,553,735

 

402,089,386

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

Share  Capital

  Authorized  Share  Capital

 

490,555,981

 

490,555,981

 

  Issued  and Paid-up  Share  Capital

 

375,035,254

 

321,870,654

Premium on  Share  Capital

120,748,784

97,385,883

Retained  Earning [deficits]

  Appropriated- Statutory  Reserve

 

13,323,000

 

13,323,000

  Unappropriated                   

[211,427,721]

149,375,238

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

297,679,317

 

581,954,775

 

Total Liabilities  &  Shareholders’  Equity

 

1,111,233,052

 

984,044,161


                                                  

PROFIT  &  LOSS  ACCOUNT

 

 

Revenue

2010

2009

 

 

 

Contract  revenues                    

782,554,600

1,554,369,308

Other 

13,677,359

81,618,244


Total  Income

 

796,231,959

 

1,635,987,552

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Contract  Cost

752,778,544

1,255,675,052

Selling  Expenses

42,720,655

83,866,105

Administrative  Expenses

204,899,381

122,637,187

Directors  and  Management  Remuneration

21,789,975

 

Loss  on  Exchange  Rate

51,728,573

23,610,781

 

 

 

Total  Expenses

1,073,917,128

1,485,789,125

 

Profit  Before  Financial  Cost  &  Income  Tax

 

[277,685,169]

 

150,198,427

Financial  Cost

[388,106]

[1,763,881]

 

Profit  Before  Tax

 

[278,073,275]

 

148,434,546

Income  Tax

[396,960]

[28,854,686]

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

 

[278,470,235]

 

119,579,860

 

 

 


 

FINANCIAL  ANALYSIS

 

ITEM

UNIT

2010

2009

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

 

 

CURRENT RATIO

TIMES

1.12

1.99

QUICK RATIO

TIMES

0.91

1.67

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

125.13

202.47

TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

0.70

1.58

INVENTORY CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

2.02

-

INVENTORY TURNOVER

TIMES

181.01

-

RECEIVABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

74.92

38.61

RECEIVABLES TURNOVER

TIMES

4.87

9.45

PAYABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

17.76

21.56

CASH CONVERSION CYCLE

DAYS

59.18

17.05

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

 

 

COST OF GOODS  SOLD

%

96.20

80.78

SELLING & ADMINISTRATION

%

31.64

13.29

INTEREST

%

0.05

0.11

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

%

5.55

24.47

NET PROFIT MARGIN BEFORE EX. ITEM

%

(35.48)

9.66

NET PROFIT MARGIN

%

(35.58)

7.69

RETURN ON EQUITY

%

(93.55)

20.55

RETURN ON ASSET

%

(25.06)

12.15

EARNING PER SHARE

BAHT

(74.25)

37.15

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

 

 

DEBT RATIO

TIMES

0.73

0.41

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

TIMES

2.73

0.69

TIME INTEREST EARNED

TIMES

(715.49)

85.15

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH

 

 

 

SALES GROWTH

%

(49.65)

 

OPERATING PROFIT

%

(284.88)

 

NET PROFIT

%

(332.87)

 

FIXED ASSETS

%

(18.54)

 

TOTAL ASSETS

%

12.93

 

 


PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

Gross Profit Margin

5.55

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

33.23

Net Profit Margin

(35.58)

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

(8.48)

Return on Assets

(25.06)

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

(2.17)

Return on Equity

(93.55)

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

(0.92)

 

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 5.55%. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was lower. indicated that company was originated from the company may have 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 -35.58%. 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. When compared with the industry average, its was lower, the company's figure is -25.06%.

 

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 -93.55%.

 

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

1.12

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

19.93

Quick Ratio

0.91

 

 

 

Cash Conversion Cycle

59.18

 

 

 

 

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 1.12 times in 2010, decrease from 1.99 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 0.91 times in 2010, decrease from 1.67 times, by excluding inventory, the company may have problems meeting current liabilities.

 

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 60 days.

 

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

Current Ratio                 Uptrend

 


 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

Debt Ratio

0.73

Impressive

Industrial Average

0.82

Debt to Equity Ratio

2.73

Risky

Industrial Average

0.80

Times Interest Earned

(715.49)

Risky

Industrial Average

49.12

 

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 -715.49 lower than 1, so the company is not generating enough cash from its operations EBIT to meet its interest obligations.

 

Debt Ratio shows the proportion of a company's assets which are financed through debt. The company's figure is 0.73 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

125.13

Impressive

Industrial Average

48.61

Total Assets Turnover

0.70

Acceptable

Industrial Average

1.25

Inventory Conversion Period

2.02

 

 

 

Inventory Turnover

181.01

Impressive

Industrial Average

43.56

Receivables Conversion Period

74.92

 

 

 

Receivables Turnover

4.87

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

14.48

Payables Conversion Period

17.76

 

 

 

 

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.44.96

UK Pound

1

Rs.73.56

Euro

1

Rs.63.68

 

 

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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