MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

02.07.2012

 

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) :

31.12.2011

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

13.08.1996

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0107546000211 

 

 

Legal Form :

Public  Limited  Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Engineering  Service  Provider

 

 

No. of Employees :

183

 

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 :

Slow

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, 2012

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2011)

Current Rating

(31.03.2012)

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]  2717-0835-40,  2717-0847-9

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

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

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

ESTABLISHED                                      :           1996

REGISTRATION  NO.                           :           0107546000211  [Former : 0105539088891]

TAX  ID  NO.                                         :           3011751671

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.  584,328,044

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                :           BHT.  518,538,524

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           DECEMBER  31             

LEGAL  STATUS                                  :           PUBLIC  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR. HANS  JORGEN  IBSEN  NIELSEN,  DANISH

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

NO.  OF  STAFF                                   :           183

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  LOW  PERFORMANCE             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


HISTORY

 

The  subject  was  originally  established on  August  13,  1996  as  a  private  limited  company under  the  registered  name  L.V.  Technology  Co.,  Ltd.”  by  Thai  and  Danish  groups,  with  the  business  objective  to  provide  engineering   service,  specially  in  the  field  of  cement  industry.  On  August  4,  2003,  its   status  was   converted   to   public  limited company  under  the  name   L.V.  TECHNOLOGY  PUBLIC  COMPANY  LIMITED,  and  it  was  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  183  staff. 

 

LVT also established  their  owned  subsidiaries  in  India, Republic of China,  France, U.S.A.,  and  Brazil,  to  provide  all  basic  engineering  design  services.

 

The subject’s registered address is 9th, 23rd, 24th Flr., Zone  C-D,  K.P.N. Tower, 719 Rama 9 Rd., Bangkapi,  Huaykwang,  Bangkok  10310,  and  this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.  

 

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr. Hans  Jorgen  Ibsen  Nielsen

[x]

Danish

63

Mr. Poul  Pedersen

 

Danish

75

Mr. Vichai  Tantikulananta

 

Thai

71

Mr. Thanik  Siriwattanaprayoon

[x]

Thai

71

Gen. Somchai  Somprasong

 

Thai

72

Mr. Varun  Chaudhary

 

Nepalese

26

Mr. Gancanapol  Van  Compernolle

 

Thai

31

Mr. Thamnu  Vasinonta

 

Thai

71

 

 

AUTHORIZED PERSON

 

Both  of  the  above  directors [x] can  jointly  sign  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  63 years  old. 

 

Mr. Kitirach  Taechamongkol  is  the  Deputy  Managing  Director [Plant  Engineering].

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Mr. Worayuth  Termsricharoenporn  is  the Deputy  Managing  Director  [Finance].

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 


Ms. Pavichaya  Udomratchaikul  is  the Deputy  Managing  Director  [Project  Management].

She  is  Thai  nationality.

 

Mr. Punya  Kritiyawong  is  the  Deputy  Managing  Director  [Marketing].

He  is  Thai  nationality.

 

 

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

 

The  subject  is  engaged  in  supplying  and  provide   servicing  of  design  and develop  technology and engineering, specialized  in the  field  of  cement,  energy  and  mining  industry,  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  plant  production  process

 

Presently,  LVT  can  provide  services  to  the  existing  cement  plants  with  more  than  900  contracts  in  more  than  95  countries.

 

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.

 

REVENUE  STRUCTURE 

        [Unit  :  Million  Baht]

             Type  of  service

2011

2010

 

Amount

%

Amount

%

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue  from  service  agreements

2,949.54

95.24

782.60

94.83

Revenue  from  other  sources

141.72

4.58

42.66

5.17

 

 

 

 

 

Total  Revenue

3,091.26

100.00

825.26

100.00

 

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 & services 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.

Foreign  services  are  by  T/T.

 

BANKING

Bangkok  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

The  Siam  Commercial  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

Kasikornbank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

 

EMPLOYMENT

The  subject  employs  approximately  183  staff.  

 

LOCATION  DETAILS

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

 

COMMENT

The  market  of  overall  industrial  sector  in  2011  has  been  improvement  which  resulted    in  an  increase  of  the  subject’s   sales  &  service  revenues  comparing  to  the  previous year.

 

Though  there  was  an  increase  in  sales and  service  revenue  in  2011  comparing  to  the  same  period  of  previous  year,  but  cost  of  sales  &  service  as  well  as  selling  expenses have  also  risen  significantly  which  resulted  in  the  subject’s  net  loss  at  the  end  of  year.  The subject  expects  the business outlook  in  2012  would  remain  but  better  performance  than  in  2011.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

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

 

The  capital  was  increased  later  as  follows:

 

            Bht.  490,555,981   in  2009

            Bht.  584,328,044   in  2011

 

The  latest registered  capital  was  increased  to  Bht.  584,328,044  divided  into  584,328,044 shares  of  Bht. 1  each,  with  the  current  capital  paid-up  at  Bht.  518,538,524.

 

MAIN  SHAREHOLDERS   :  [as  at March  29,  2012]  at  Bht.  518,538,524  of  capitalization.

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Mr. Hans  Jorgen  Ibsen  Nielsen

Nationality:  Danish

Address     :  719  Rama  9  Rd.,  Bangkapi, 

                     Huaykwang,  Bangkok

44,500,169

8.59

Danske  Bank  A/S

Nationality:  Dutch

Address     :  Silom  Rd.,  Silom,  Bangrak,  Bangkok

43,004,600

8.29

CG  Cement  Global  Pte.  Ltd.

Nationality:  Singaporean

Address     :  -

42,508,825

8.20

Mr. Bamrung  Sringan

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  -

25,567,888

4.93

Thai  NVDR  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  -

16,654,554

3.21

Mrs. Umaporn  Merprakone

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  -

11,516,555

2.22

Mr. Prayuth  Uawattana

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  -

  9,900,000

1.91

Chase  Nominees  Limited  43  [CMBLSA]

Nationality:  -

Address     :  -

  8,263,444

1.59

Mr. Athisak  Wongtrakul

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  -

  7,000,000

1.35

Ms. Juraiwan  Rintapol

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  -

  6,250,000

1.21

Others

303,372,489

58.50

 

Total  Shareholders  :  1,954

 

NAME  OF AUDITOR & CERTIFIED  PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT  NO. :

Mr. Bunyarit  Thanomcharoen  No. 7900

 

 


BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial  figures  published  for  December  31,  2011  &  2010  were:

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                

Current Assets

2011

2010

[Adjusted]

 

 

 

Cash  and  Cash  Equivalents          

107,289,058

51,307,001

Trade  Accounts  Receivable

738,130,243

305,040,012

Construction Works under Project Contract

1,639,346,688

338,939,255

Advance  Money  to  Distributor

58,855,140

77,675,686

Short-term  Loan  to  Subsidiaries  

24,013,262

21,786,777

Inventories

24,121,026

61,699,530

Other  Current  Assets                  

30,264,446

27,422,963

 

 

 

Total  Current  Assets                

2,622,019,863

883,871,224

 

Fixed  Deposit  at  Financial Institution  pledged 

  as  a  Collateral                      

 

 

377,926,301

 

 

199,500,710

Investment  in  Subsidiaries

498,500

498,500

Investment  in  Jointly-controlled  Entity 

3,897

3,897

Investment  in  Associated  Company

4,137,164

6,072,380

Fixed  Assets

5,232,470

6,253,970

Intangible  Assets

9,433,783

13,369,996

Other  Assets                 

1,753,604

1,662,375

 

Total  Assets                 

 

3,021,005,582

 

1,111,233,052

 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

Current Liabilities

2011

2010

[Adjusted]

 

 

 

Short-term  Loan  from  Financial  Institution

68,166,419

36,241,553

Short-term  Loan  from Related Company

6,000,000

-

Trade  Accounts  Payable

293,575,797

52,260,209

Project  Contract  Payable

780,935,480

297,022,594

Accrued  Equipment  Expenses

1,239,235,247

303,679,742

Accrued  Commission

121,928,932

17,785,758

Estimated  Liabilities  from Project Loss

62,394,806

33,688,940

Estimated  Liabilities  from Project  Warranty

10,139,913

32,107,850

Other  Current  Liabilities             

84,720,302

40,767,089

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

2,667,096,896

813,553,735

 

Liabilities  from  Employee  Benefits

 

13,748,614

 

-

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

2,680,845,510

 

813,553,735

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

Share  Capital:  Bht.  1  par  value 

  Authorized  Share  Capital  584,328,044  & 

  490,555,981  in  2011  &  2010  respectively

 

 

584,328,044

 

 

490,555,981

 

 

 

  Issued  and Paid-up  Share  Capital

466,690,241

375,035,254

Premium on  Share  Capital

179,248,828

120,748,784

Retained  Earning [deficits]

  Appropriated- Statutory  Reserve

 

13,323,000

 

13,323,000

  Unappropriated                   

[319,101,997]

[211,427,721]

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

340,160,072

 

297,679,317

 

Total Liabilities  &  Shareholders’  Equity

 

3,021,005,582

 

1,111,233,052

 

                                                  

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

Revenue

2011

2010

[Adjusted]

 

 

 

Contract  Income          

2,949,074,948

782,554,600

Gain  on  Exchange  Rate

39,409,800

-

Other  Income

45,642,394

13,677,359


Total  Income

 

3,034,127,142

 

796,231,959

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Contract

2,789,807,197

752,778,544

Selling  Expenses

143,324,173

42,720,655

Administrative  Expenses

173,754,590

223,703,355

Directors  and  Management  Remuneration

17,047,475

2,986,000

Loss  on  Exchange  Rate

-

51,728,573

 

 

 

Total  Expenses

3,123,933,435

1,073,917,127

 

 

 

Profit  before  Financial  Cost  &  Income  Tax

[89,806,293]

[277,685,168]

Financial  Cost

[1,355,946]

[388,107]

Income  Tax

-

[396,960]

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

 

[91,162,239]

 

[278,470,235]

 

 


FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

 

ITEM

UNIT

2011

2010

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

 

 

CURRENT RATIO

TIMES

0.98

1.09

QUICK RATIO

TIMES

0.96

0.98

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

563.61

125.13

TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

0.98

0.70

INVENTORY CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

3.16

29.92

INVENTORY TURNOVER

TIMES

115.66

12.20

RECEIVABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

91.36

142.28

RECEIVABLES TURNOVER

TIMES

4.00

2.57

PAYABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

38.41

25.34

CASH CONVERSION CYCLE

DAYS

56.10

146.85

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

 

  

COST OF GOODS SOLD

%

94.60

96.20

SELLING & ADMINISTRATION

%

10.75

34.05

INTEREST

%

0.05

0.05

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

%

8.28

5.55

NET PROFIT MARGIN BEFORE EX. ITEM

%

(3.05)

(35.48)

NET PROFIT MARGIN

%

(3.09)

(35.58)

RETURN ON EQUITY

%

(26.80)

(93.55)

RETURN ON ASSET

%

(3.02)

(25.06)

EARNING PER SHARE

BAHT

(19.53)

(74.25)

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

 

 

DEBT RATIO

TIMES

0.89

0.73

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

TIMES

7.88

2.73

TIME INTEREST EARNED

TIMES

(66.23)

(715.49)

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH

 

 

 

SALES GROWTH

%

276.85

 

OPERATING PROFIT

%

(67.66)

 

NET PROFIT

%

67.26

 

FIXED ASSETS

%

(16.33)

 

TOTAL ASSETS

%

171.86

 

 

 


 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

Gross Profit Margin

8.28

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

26.42

Net Profit Margin

(3.09)

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

1.22

Return on Assets

(3.02)

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

0.79

Return on Equity

(26.80)

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

1.02

 

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 8.28%. 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. The company's figure is -3.09%. 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, it was lower, the company's figure is -3.02%.


 

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 -26.8%.

 

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

0.98

Risky

Industrial Average

1.54

Quick Ratio

0.96

 

 

 

Cash Conversion Cycle

56.10

 

 

 

 

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 0.98 times in 2011, decrease from 1.09 times, then the company may have problems meeting its short-term obligations. 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 0.96 times in 2011, decrease from 0.98 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 57 days.

 

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

Current Ratio                 Uptrend

 

 


 

LEVERAGE RATIO

Debt Ratio

0.89

Acceptable

Industrial Average

0.51

Debt to Equity Ratio

7.88

Risky

Industrial Average

1.08

Times Interest Earned

(66.23)

Risky

Industrial Average

2.08

 

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 -66.24 lower than 1, so the company is not generating enough cash from 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 0.89 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                                 Downtrend

Times Interest Earned                Downtrend

 

 


ACTIVITY RATIO

Fixed Assets Turnover

563.61

Impressive

Industrial Average

2.82

Total Assets Turnover

0.98

Satisfactory

Industrial Average

1.01

Inventory Conversion Period

3.16

 

 

 

Inventory Turnover

115.66

Impressive

Industrial Average

4.90

Receivables Conversion Period

91.36

 

 

 

Receivables Turnover

4.00

Impressive

Industrial Average

2.63

Payables Conversion Period

38.41

 

 

 

 

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.56.31

UK Pound

1

Rs.88.06

Euro

1

Rs.70.91

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

MNL

 

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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