MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

18.10.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

HITACHI BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

NBF Ogawamachi Bldg, 1-3 Kanda-Ogawamachi Chiyodaku Tokyo 101-0052

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2010

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

April 1987

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

(Tokyo-Bunkyoku) 027006

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, export, wholesale of IT-related equipment

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

Small

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

Yen 79.5 Million

Status :

Moderate

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

Litigation :

--

 


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

 


Name and address

 

HITACHI BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL LTD

REGD NAME:    KK Hitachi Kokusai Business

MAIN OFFICE:  NBF Ogawamachi Bldg, 1-3 Kanda-Ogawamachi Chiyodaku Tokyo 101-0052

                        Tel: 03-5259-5511     Fax: 03-5259-5519

                                               

URL:                 http://www.hitachi-hi.co.jp

E-Mail address: info@hitachi-hi.co.jp

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Import, export, wholesale of IT-related equipment

 

BRANCHES   

 

Tokyo, Yokohama

 

 

OFFICERS

 

MASAKAZU HAMADA, PRES                Mamoru Sasaki, dir

Akira Kamiichi, dir                                  Katsuhide Tanigaki, dir              

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY    

 

FINANCES                    FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 10,446 M

PAYMENTS                  REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 100 M

TREND             SLOW                          WORTH            Yen 652 M

STARTED                     1987                             EMPLOYES      230

 

 

COMMENT

 

INTERNATIONAL TRADING, OWNED BY HITACHI LTD.

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY                                  

BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

                       

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 79.5 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

            The subject company was established on the basis of an international division separated from Hitachi Ltd (See REGISTRATION).  This is a trading firm specializing in import, export and wholesale of IT-related equipment, also offers marketing research and translation services.  Clients are Hitachi Ltd and group firms.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

            The sales volume for Mar/2010 fiscal term amounted to Yen 10,446 million, a 19% down from Yen 12,919 million in the previous term, as affected by the global economic downturn.  The recurring profit was posted at Yen 34 million and the net loss at Yen 55 million, compared with Yen 136 million recurring profit and Yen 68 million net profit, respectively, a year ago.

 

            For the term that ended Mar 2011 the recurring profit was projected at Yen 35 million and the net profit at Yen 35 million, respectively, on a 3% rise in turnover, to Yen 10,800 million.  Final results are yet to be released.  The Great North Japan Earthquake may have affected the sales performance. 

 

The financial situation is considered FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 79.5 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:  Apr 1987

Regd No.:         (Tokyo-Bunkyoku) 027006

Legal Status:      Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:         8,000 shares

Issued:                2,000 shares

Sum:                   Yen 10 million

Major shareholders (%): Hitachi Ltd* (100)

 

*.. Largest comprehensive mfr of electrical machinery, Tokyo, founded 1920, listed Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, New York S/E’s, capital Yen 408,818 million, sales Yen 9,315,807 million, operating profit Yen 444,508 million, recurring profit Yen 303,126 million, net profit Yen 238,869 million, employees 355,419, pres Hiroaki Nakanishi, dir

Consolidated Financials are attached (See SUPPLEMENTS)

 

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

 

 

OPERATION

           

Activities: Imports, exports and wholesales IT-related equipment & attachment; translation & market research services, other (--100%)

 

Clients: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Hitachi Ltd and group firms

No. of accounts: 300

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Hitachi Ltd (79%), Mitsubishi-Hitachi Metals Mfg Inc (4%), Hitachi Plant Technology Inc (5%), other

 

Payment record: Regular

 

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

 

Bank References:

MUFG (H/O)

Mizuho Corporate Bank (Nihombashi)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

(In Million Yen)

 

       Terms Ending:

31/03/2011

31/03/2010

31/03/2009

31/03/2008

Annual Sales

 

10,800

10,446

12,919

25,980

Recur. Profit

 

35

34

136

 

Net Profit

 

35

-55

68

154

Total Assets

 

 

5,164

8,450

8,185

Current Assets

 

 

4,628

7,969

 

Current Liabs

 

 

4,104

7,444

 

Net Worth

 

 

652

710

1,120

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

100

100

100

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

165.00

285.00

330.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

    S.Growth Rate

3.39

-19.14

-50.27

-13.02

    Current Ratio

 

..

112.77

107.05

..

    N.Worth Ratio

..

12.63

8.40

13.68

    R.Profit/Sales

 

0.32

0.33

1.05

..

    N.Profit/Sales

0.32

-0.53

0.53

0.59

    Return On Equity

..

-8.44

9.58

13.75

 

Notes: Forecast (or estimated) figures for the 31/03/2011 fiscal term.

 

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALS OF THE PARENT, HITACHI LTD

 

FINANCES: (Consolidated in million yen)

 

 

 

Terms Ending:

31/03/2011

31/03/2010

INCOME STATEMENT

 

 

 

  Annual Sales

 

9,315,807

8,968,546

 

  Cost of Sales

6,967,433

6,849,255

 

      GROSS PROFIT

2,348,374

2,119,291

 

  Selling & Adm Costs

1,903,866

1,917,132

 

      OPERATING PROFIT

444,508

202,159

 

  Non-Operating P/L

-12,307

-138,579

 

      RECURRING PROFIT

432,201

63,580

 

      NET PROFIT

238,869

-106,961

BALANCE SHEET

 

 

 

 

  Cash

 

554,810

577,584

 

  Receivables

 

1,990,225

2,138,219

 

  Inventory

 

1,341,768

1,222,077

 

  Securities, Marketable

 

 

 

  Other Current Assets

1,013,226

837,317

 

      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

4,900,029

4,775,197

 

  Property & Equipment

2,111,270

2,219,804

 

  Intangibles

 

528,018

518,050

 

  Investments, Other Fixed Assets

1,646,312

1,451,413

 

      TOTAL ASSETS

9,185,629

8,964,464

 

  Payables

 

1,236,758

1,229,546

 

  Short-Term Bank Loans

810,806

755,181

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Other Current Liabs

2,041,260

1,946,476

 

      TOTAL CURRENT LIABS

4,088,824

3,931,203

 

  Debentures

 

 

 

 

  Long-Term Bank Loans

1,300,311

1,611,962

 

  Reserve for Retirement Allw

891,815

905,183

 

  Other Debts

 

463,290

248,271

 

      TOTAL LIABILITIES

6,744,240

6,696,619

 

      MINORITY INTERESTS

 

 

 

Common stock

409,129

408,810

 

Additional paid-in capital

603,129

620,577

 

Retained earnings

92,036

713,479

 

Evaluation p/l on investments/securities

 

 

 

Others

 

1,338,466

551,130

 

Treasury stock, at cost

(1,371)

(26,151)

 

      TOTAL S/HOLDERS` EQUITY

2,441,389

2,267,845

 

      TOTAL EQUITIES

9,185,629

8,964,464

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

 

Terms ending:

31/03/2011

31/03/2010

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

841,554

798,299

 

Cash Flows from Investment Activities

-260,346

-530,595

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

-584,176

-502,344

 

Cash, Bank Deposits at the Term End

 

554,810

577,584

ANALYTICAL RATIOS            Terms ending:

31/03/2011

31/03/2010

 

 

Net Worth (S/Holders' Equity)

2,441,389

2,267,845

 

 

Current Ratio (%)

119.84

121.47

 

 

Net Worth Ratio (%)

26.58

25.30

 

 

Recurring Profit Ratio (%)

4.64

0.71

 

 

Net Profit Ratio (%)

2.56

-1.19

 

 

Return On Equity (%)

9.78

-4.72

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.48.89

UK Pound

1

Rs.77.31

Euro

1

Rs.67.79

 

 

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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