MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

10.10.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

panel plus co., ltd.

 

 

Registered Office :

25th  Floor,  Ploenchit  Center  Building,  2  Sukhumvit  2  Road,  Klongtoey, Bangkok  10110, 

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.10.2010

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

16.01.2004

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0105547007217 

 

 

Legal Form :

Private  Limited  Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer,  distributor  and  exporter of particle  board  and  related  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

 


Company name 

 

PANEL  PLUS  CO.,  LTD.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           25th  FLOOR,  PLOENCHIT  CENTER  BUILDING, 

2  SUKHUMVIT  2  ROAD,  KLONGTOEY,

BANGKOK  10110,  THAILAND

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]  2656-8527-32,  2636-8188

FAX                                                      :           [66]  2656-8533-4

E-MAIL  ADDRESS                                :           benjarkt@panelplus.co.th

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

ESTABLISHED                         :           2004

REGISTRATION  NO.                           :           0105547007217 

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.  837,212,200

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                :           BHT.  837,212,200

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           OCTOBER  31    

LEGAL  STATUS                                  :           PRIVATE  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MRS.  AMPORN  KANCHANAKAMNERD,  THAI

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

NO.  OF  STAFF                                   :           700

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           PARTICLE  BOARD  AND  RELATED  PRODUCTS

                                                                        MANUFACTURER,  DISTRIBUTOR  AND  EXPORTER

                                                                         

                                                                         

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  January  16,  2004  as  a  private  limited  company under  the  initially  registered  name  Hatyai  Panel  Co.,  Ltd.” by  Thai  groups.  On  September  1,  2005,  the  name  was  changed   to   PANEL  PLUS  CO.,  LTD.

 

On  October  25,  2006,  Subject  became  a  subsidiary  of  Mitr  Phol  Sugar  Co.,  Ltd.

 

The business objective is  to manufacture  particle  boards  and  related  products  for  both  domestic  and  oversea  markets.   It  currently  employs  approximate 700  staff. 

 

The subject’s  registered  address  is 25th  Floor,  Ploenchit Center Bldg., 2  Sukhumvit  2  Rd.,  Klongtoey,  Bangkok  10110,   and  this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.  

 

 

THE  BOARD  OF  DIRECTORS

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Amporn  Kanchanakamnerd

[x]

Thai

47

Mr. Isara  Wongkusolkij

[x]

Thai

63

Mr. Atthapol  Wongkusolkij

 

Thai

39

Ms. Teeranart  Wongkusolkij

 

Thai

40

Mr. Sukkarn  Wathanavekin

 

Thai

55

Mr.  Krisada  Monthienvichienchai

[x]

Thai

53

Mr.  Suwat  Mongkolsin

 

Thai

66

 

 

AUTHORIZED  PERSON

 

Two of the mentioned directors [x] can jointly sign  on  behalf of  the subject  with  company’s  affixed.

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mrs. Amporn  Kanchanakamnerd  is  the  Managing  Director.

She  is  Thai  nationality  with  the  age  of   47  years  old.

 

Mr. Nakorn  Puakvilai  is  the  Factory  Manager [Hatyai].

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Mr. Arthit  Prasobsong  is  the  Factory  Manager [Chaiyaphum].

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Mr. Thawatchai  Chiewchanluang  is  the  Factory  Manager [Samutprakarn].

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Ms. Chonnee  Noobutr  is  the  Account & Finance  Manager.

She  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Mr. Thana  Chongluemtham  is  the  Sales & Marketing  Manager

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

 

BUSINESS  OPERATIONS

 

The subject is engaged in  manufacturing  plain particle board  and  melamine  faced  chipboard  under  the  brand  name  “PANEL  PLUS”,  with  the  production  capacity  of  400,000  cubic  meters  and  30  million  square  meters  per  annum  respectively.

 

PURCHASE

 

Raw  materials  mainly  rubber  woods  are  purchased  from  local  suppliers.

 

IMPORT  

 

Some  of  its  raw  material  are  imported  from Germany, U.S.A.,  Singapore,  Taiwan,  Japan  and  Republic  of  China.

 

SALES 

 

80%  of  the  products  is  sold  locally  by  wholesale  to  dealers  and  end-users.

 

EXPORT

 

20% of the  products is  exported  to  Japan,  Taiwan,  Singapore,  Malaysia,  Laos,  Cambodia,  Hong  Kong,  Vietnam,  Philippines,  Indonesia  and  Korea.

 

 

MAJOR  CUSTOMERS

 

S.B.  Furniture  Industry  Co.,  Ltd.

Rockworth  Public  Company  Limited

Modernform  Group  Public  Company  Limited

 

 

RELATED  AND  AFFILIATED  COMPANIES

 

The  Panel  Plus  group,  consists  of:

 

MP  Particle  Board  Co.,  Ltd.

Business  Type  :  Manufacturer  of  particle  board.

 

 

Furnish  Board  Co.,  Ltd.

Business  Type  :  Manufacturer  of  particle  board.

 

Panel  Décor  Co.,  Ltd.

Business  Type  :  Manufacturer  of  melamine  coated  papers

 

 

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.

Imports  are  by  L/C  at  sight  or  T/T.

Exports  are  against  T/T.

 

 

BANKING

 

Bangkok  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

The  Siam  Commercial  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  employs  approximately 700  staff. 

 

LOCATION  DETAILS

 

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

 

 


Factory  and  Warehouse

 

     -     417/14  Karnchanavanich  Rd.,  Phatong,  Hadyai,  Songkhla  90230. 

            Tel. :  [66]  74 291-130-4,  Fax. :  [66]  74 291-020.

-          39  Moo  10,  T.  Koksa-ard,  A.  Phookiew,  Chaiyaphum  36110.

-          53/3  Moo  5,  T. Nadee,  A. Muang,  Samutsakorn  74000.

 

 

REMARK

 

MAXIMUM  CREDIT  SHOULD  BE  GRANTED  AT  US$ 500,000.

 

 

COMMENT

 

The subject is  a  manufacturer,  distributor  and  exporter  of  particle  board  and melamine  faced chipboard. Demand  of  the  products  are  depending  upon consumption  from  furniture  and  related  industries. Meanwhile  growth  in  domestic  and  exports  markets have  gradually  improved due  to economic  improvement.  Subject’s current  business  performance  is excellent.  

 

 

FINANCIAL  INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  initially  registered  at  Bht. 100,000 divided  into  1,000  shares  of  Bht. 100    each.

 

The  capital  was  increased  later  as  follows:

 

            Bht.  335,000,000  on       February  26,  2004

            Bht.  537,212,200  on       February  10,  2005

            Bht.  837,212,200  on  May  4,  2011

 

The  latest  registered  capital  was  increased  to Bht. 837,212,200  divided  into 8,372,122   shares  of  Bht.  100   each  with  fully  paid.

 

 

THE  SHAREHOLDERS  LISTED  WERE 

 [as  at  May  4,  2011]

 

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Mitr  Phol  Sugar  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  2  Sukhumvit  2  Rd.,  Klongtoey,  Bangkok

7,432,106

88.77

Eastern  Sugar  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  78  Charoenkrung  30 Rd., Bangrak,  Bangkok

751,123

8.97

Mr. Preecha  Chai-anand

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  127  Soi  Wat  Machamandikaram,  Bangsue, 

                     Bangkok

77,857

0.93

Mrs. Pradit  Kanchanakamnerd

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  35/1  Moo  1,  Thamaka,  Kanchanaburi

51,904

0.62

Mrs. Vimol  Lanchanakkamnerd

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  35/1  Moo  1,  Thamaka,  Kanchanaburi

 51,904

0.62

Mr. Sukkarn  Wathanavekin

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  78 Charoenkrung  30 Rd.,  Bangrak,  Bangkok

   5,076

0.06

 

 

 

 

 

Lady  Natthika  Wathanavekin

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  159/48  Soi  Songsa-ard,  Ladyai,  Jatujak, 

                     Bangkok

  2,146

0.03

Other  Shareholders

        6

-

 

Total  Shareholders  :  13

 

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANT  NO.

 

Mr.  Supachai  Panyawattano  No.  3930

 

 


BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

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

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                 

Current Assets

2010

2009

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents              

95,173,172

30,641,792

Short-term Investment

58,499,493

30,054,648

Trade  Accounts Receivable

 

 

  - Related  company

110,638

44,581,403

  - Non-related  company

306,232,098

221,408,638

Total  Trade  Accounts  Receivable

306,342,736

265,990,041

Receivable-Sale  Department

8,097,012

3,711,782

Short-term Loan to Related Company

185,000,000

-

Inventories                        

361,445,827

343,920,109

Other  Current  Assets                  

 

 

  Refundable  Value  Added  Tax

11,709,771

7,020,428

  Advance Payment

20,783,111

405,472

  Other

23,479,695

17,868,672

 

Total  Current  Assets                

 

1,070,530,817

 

699,612,944

 

 

 

Investment  in  Subsidiaries  Company

119,390,833

119,390,833

Fixed Assets                              

1,670,863,300

1,902,209,923

Intangible Assets

6,766,395

2,731,769

Other Assets                  

5,647,089

5,662,863

 

Total  Assets                 

 

2,873,198,434

 

2,729,608,332


 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

 

Current Liabilities

2010

2009

 

 

 

Trade  Accounts  Payable

 

 

 - Related  company

128,304,451

72,073,800

 - Non-related  company

63,119,272

51,619,077

Total Trade  Accounts  Payable

191,423,723

123,692,877

Related  Company Payable

10,387,538

4,761,148

Account Payable Assets- Related  Company

25,240,556

50,840,556

Short  Term  Loan  from  Related  Company

391,000,000

246,000,000

Current  Portion  of  Long-term Loans  from

   Related Company

 

17,000,000

 

-

Current  Portion of  Long  Term  Loans

-

20,000,000

Current Portion of  Lease  Financial Institution

  under Contract Liabilities

 

18,452,194

 

17,587,935

Other  Current  Liabilities           

 

 

  Accrued  Expenses

57,968,283

56,282,469

  Other

32,338,795

27,284,199

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

743,811,089

 

546,449,184

 

Long-term Loans  from Related Company, net

 

615,000,000

 

-

Long  Term  Loan  Net  of  Current  Portion

-

615,709,081

Lease  Financial Institution  under Contract

  Liabilities Net of Current Portion

 

24,544,050

 

40,221,644

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

1,383,355,139

 

1,202,379,909

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 Share  capital : Baht  100  par  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital  5,372,122  shares 

 

 

537,212,200

 

 

537,212,200

 

Capital  Paid                      

 

537,212,200

 

537,212,200

Premium  on  Share-Capital

33,500,000

33,500,000

Surplus  on  Assets  Appraisal

786,779,413

949,138,020

Statutory  Reserve

1,927,477

1,927,477

Retained  Earning - Unappropriated                

130,424,205

5,450,726

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

1,489,843,295

 

1,527,228,423

 

Total Liabilities  &  Shareholders'  Equity

 

2,873,198,434

 

2,729,608,332


                                                  

PROFIT  &  LOSS  ACCOUNT

 

 

Sale

2010

2009

 

 

 

Sales                                         

2,307,806,289

1,832,471,016

Other  Income          

 

 

  Administrative  Income

16,600,000

17,800,000

  Gain on Exchange Rate

29,537,793

9,188,620

  Others

27,703,311

23,536,894

 

Total  Sales                  

 

2,381,647,393

 

1,882,996,530

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Goods  Sold                  

1,770,306,357

1,407,138,222

Selling Expenses

346,499,084

287,117,548

Administrative  Expenses

99,069,336

90,454,788

 

Total Expenses             

 

2,215,874,777

 

1,784,710,558

 

Profit Before Financial Expenses & Income Tax

 

165,772,616

 

98,285,972

Financial Expenses

[37,454,179]

[48,126,704]

 

Profit Before Income Tax

 

128,318,437

 

50,159,268

Income Tax

[3,344,958]

-

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

 

124,973,479

 

50,159,268

 

 

 


 

FINANCIAL  ANALYSIS

 

ITEM

UNIT

2010

2009

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

 

 

CURRENT RATIO

TIMES

1.44

1.28

QUICK RATIO

TIMES

0.88

0.60

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

1.38

0.96

TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

0.80

0.67

INVENTORY CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

74.52

89.21

INVENTORY TURNOVER

TIMES

4.90

4.09

RECEIVABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

48.43

44.10

RECEIVABLES TURNOVER

TIMES

7.54

8.28

PAYABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

52.48

45.47

CASH CONVERSION CYCLE

DAYS

70.47

87.84

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

 

 

COST OF GOODS SOLD

%

76.71

76.79

SELLING & ADMINISTRATION

%

19.31

20.60

INTEREST

%

1.62

2.63

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

%

26.49

25.97

NET PROFIT MARGIN BEFORE EX. ITEM

%

7.18

5.36

NET PROFIT MARGIN

%

5.42

2.74

RETURN ON EQUITY

%

8.39

3.28

RETURN ON ASSET

%

4.35

1.84

EARNING PER SHARE

BAHT

23.26

9.34

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

 

 

DEBT RATIO

TIMES

0.48

0.44

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

TIMES

0.93

0.79

TIME INTEREST EARNED

TIMES

4.43

2.04

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH

 

 

 

SALES GROWTH

%

25.94

 

OPERATING PROFIT

%

68.66

 

NET PROFIT

%

149.15

 

FIXED ASSETS

%

(12.16)

 

TOTAL ASSETS

%

5.26

 

 


 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

Gross Profit Margin

26.49

Impressive

Industrial Average

14.53

Net Profit Margin

5.42

Impressive

Industrial Average

(16.80)

Return on Assets

4.35

Impressive

Industrial Average

0.03

Return on Equity

8.39

Satisfactory

Industrial Average

10.97

 

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 26.49%. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was higher.  This 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 figure is 5.42%, higher  figure  when 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 4.35%, 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. When compared with the industry average, it was lower, the company's figure is 8.39%. 

 

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

Return on Assets                       Downtrend

Return on Equity                        Uptrend

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

Current Ratio

1.44

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

9.89

Quick Ratio

0.88

 

 

 

Cash Conversion Cycle

70.47

 

 

 

 

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 1.44 times in 2010, increase from 1.28 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 0.88 times in 2010, increase from 0.6 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 71 days.

 

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

Current Ratio                 Uptrend

 


 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

Debt Ratio

0.48

Impressive

Industrial Average

0.95

Debt to Equity Ratio

0.93

Impressive

Industrial Average

1.86

Times Interest Earned

4.43

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

17.53

 

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 4.43 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 0.48 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

1.38

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

5.06

Total Assets Turnover

0.80

Satisfactory

Industrial Average

1.03

Inventory Conversion Period

74.52

 

 

 

Inventory Turnover

4.90

Satisfactory

Industrial Average

6.31

Receivables Conversion Period

48.43

 

 

 

Receivables Turnover

7.54

Acceptable

Industrial Average

11.89

Payables Conversion Period

52.48

 

 

 

 

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.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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