MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :           

10.10.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

MONT BELL CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

1-33-20 Shinmachi Nishiku Osaka 550-0013

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2011

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

September 1975

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of outdoor sports equipment, wear

 

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 499.3 Million

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

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NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31st, 2011

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

                   (31.12.2010)                  

Current Rating

(31.03.2011)

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

 

MONT BELL CO LTD

 

 

REGD NAME 

 

KK Mont Bell

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

1-33-20 Shinmachi Nishiku Osaka 550-0013 JAPAN

Tel: 06-6531-4789      Fax: 06-6531-4201

                                               

URL:                             http://www.montbell.jp

E-Mail address:            (thru the URL)

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Mfg of outdoor sports equipment, wear

 

 

BRANCHES   

 

Tokyo

 

 

STORES

 

68 direct-run stores nationwide (20 each in greater-Tokyo & Osaka areas)

 

 

OVERSEAS   

 

USA, Switz, Nepal (--stores)


 

FACTORIES

 

(subcontracted)

 

 

OFFICERS

 

ISAMU TATSUNO, PRES                       Fumiaki Masaki, v pres

Takeshi Tatsuno, s/mgn dir                     Yasuo Yamakawa, mgn dir

Hiroaki Kudo, mgn dir                             Sachiko Masuo, dir                   

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY    

 

FINANCES        GOOD                          A/SALES          Yen 10,089 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 20 M

TREND SLOW                          WORTH            Yen 7,383 M

STARTED         1975                             EMPLOYES      165

 

 

COMMENT    

 

MFR OF OUTDOOR SPORTS GOODS.

 

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED GOOD AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

                       

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 499.3 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established by Isamu Tatsuno with two of his mountaineering partners, Fumiaki Masaki and Sachiko Masuo (both listed as executives).  This is a specialized mfr of outdoor sports outfit and wear (See OPERATION).  Nation’s top-class mfr in the lines of mountain climbing & outdoor sports equipment.  Goods are distributed thru its subsidiary wholesaler, Bellcadia Co Ltd, operating 68 direct-run stores nationwide.  Goods are exported to USA, Korea, other.  Operates three overseas stores: USA, Switz and Nepal.

 

 


FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The sales volume for Mar/2011 fiscal term amounted to Yen 10,089 million, a 2% down from Yen 10,308 million in the previous term, as affected by the lingering global economic downturn.  Consumer spending was sluggish.  The recurring profit was posted at Yen 345 million and the net profit at Yen 241 million, respectively, compared with Yen 555 million recurring profit and Yen 379 million net profit, respectively, a year ago.

 

For the current term ending Mar 2012 the recurring profit is projected at Yen 350 million and the net profit at Yen 250 million, respectively, on a 4% rise in turnover, to Yen 10,500 million.  Two new stores are slated to open in 2012, as reported. 

 

The financial situation is considered GOOD and responsible for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 499.3 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:  Sept 1975

Legal Status:      Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:         160,000 shares

Issued:                40,000 shares

Sum:                   Yen 20 million

 

Major shareholders (%): Isamu Tatsuno (80)

 

No. of shareholders: 7

 

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

 

 

OPERATION

           

Activities: Manufactures outdoor sports gear (50%), sports wear (50%).

 

(Mfg items):.

Outdoor gear: sleeping bags, backpacks, footwear, tent, bags, cookware, bottle stove, hydration, watch, emergency, headlamp/lantern, sunglasses/goggles, cycle gear, trekking poles, snow gear, canoe/kayak, maintenance/repair, swim, books/CD/DVD, dog goods, accessories, other;

Clothing: down, rainwear, hard shells, wind jackets, soft shells, pants, T-shirts, fleece, underwear, caps/hats, gloves, cycle clothing, shirt/polo shirts, jackets, vests, kid’s wear, baby’s wear, skirts, socks, muffler/neck gaiter, swim, other.

 

(Goods by activities): camping, trekking, cycling, motorcycling, canoe/kayak, travel, skiing/snowboarding, trail run, fishing, emergency, photograph, snowshoe, climbing, mountaineering, shower climbing, airboarding, other.

 

Clients: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Bellcadia Co Ltd* (60%), Zett, Miyako Sports, other.

Exports to USA, Europe, Nepal, Korea, other.

*.. Subsidiary wholesaler & importer, operating 68 direct-run retail stores nationwide

            No. of accounts: 100 (Direct clients)

            Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Itochu Corp, Sumitomo 3M, Goa & Associates Japan, Yagi & Co, Hokuriku Mont Bell, MORITO Co, YKK Corp, other

 

Payment record: Regular

 

Location: Business area in Osaka.  Office premises at the caption address are owned and maintained satisfactorily.

 

Bank References:

·         MUFG (Shinanobashi)

·         Mizuho Bank (Yotsubashi)

Relations: Satisfactory

 


FINANCES

(In Million Yen)

 

       Terms Ending:

31/03/2012

31/03/2011

31/03/2010

31/03/2009

Annual Sales

 

10,500

10,089

10,308

11,395

Recur. Profit

 

350

345

555

 

Net Profit

 

250

241

379

530

Total Assets

 

 

9,335

8,976

9,597

Current Assets

 

 

7,241

6,950

 

Current Liabs

 

 

1,951

1,830

 

Net Worth

 

 

7,383

7,146

6,771

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

20

20

20

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

100.00

100.00

100.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

    S.Growth Rate

4.07

-2.12

-9.54

-12.40

    Current Ratio

 

..

371.14

379.78

..

    N.Worth Ratio

..

79.09

79.61

70.55

    R.Profit/Sales

 

3.33

3.42

5.38

..

    N.Profit/Sales

2.38

2.39

3.68

4.65

    Return On Equity

..

3.26

5.30

7.83

 

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

 

 


FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.49.14

UK Pound

1

Rs.75.97

Euro

1

Rs.65.99

 

 

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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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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