MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

02.11.2012

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

AMI IMPEXCO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

1-12-6 Misuji Taitoku Tokyo

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.07.2012

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

April 1993

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

(Tokyo-Taitoku) 022046

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company

 

 

Line of business :

Import, wholesale of polished diamonds, precious metals, jewelry products

 

 

No. of Employees :

8

 

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 :

--

 

NOTES:

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – June 30th, 2012

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.03.2012)

Current Rating

(30.06.2012)

Japan

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

 

japan - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

In the years following World War II, government-industry cooperation, a strong work ethic, mastery of high technology, and a comparatively small defense allocation (1% of GDP) helped Japan develop a technologically advanced economy. Two notable characteristics of the post-war economy were the close interlocking structures of manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors, known as keiretsu, and the guarantee of lifetime employment for a substantial portion of the urban labor force. Both features are now eroding under the dual pressures of global competition and domestic demographic change. Japan's industrial sector is heavily dependent on imported raw materials and fuels. A tiny agricultural sector is highly subsidized and protected, with crop yields among the highest in the world. Usually self-sufficient in rice, Japan imports about 60% of its food on a caloric basis. Japan maintains one of the world's largest fishing fleets and accounts for nearly 15% of the global catch. For three decades, overall real economic growth had been spectacular - a 10% average in the 1960s, a 5% average in the 1970s, and a 4% average in the 1980s. Growth slowed markedly in the 1990s, averaging just 1.7%, largely because of the after effects of inefficient investment and an asset price bubble in the late 1980s that required a protracted period of time for firms to reduce excess debt, capital, and labor. Measured on a purchasing power parity (PPP) basis that adjusts for price differences, Japan in 2011 stood as the fourth-largest economy in the world after second-place China, which surpassed Japan in 2001, and third-place India, which edged out Japan in 2011. A sharp downturn in business investment and global demand for Japan's exports in late 2008 pushed Japan further into recession. Government stimulus spending helped the economy recover in late 2009 and 2010, but the economy contracted again in 2011 as the massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake in March disrupted manufacturing. Electricity supplies remain tight because Japan has temporarily shut down almost all of its nuclear power plants after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactors were crippled by the earthquake and resulting tsunami. Estimates of the direct costs of the damage - rebuilding homes, factories, and infrastructure - range from $235 billion to $310 billion, and GDP declined almost 0.5% in 2011. Prime Minister Yoshihiko NODA has proposed opening the agricultural and services sectors to greater foreign competition and boosting exports through membership in the US-led Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks and by pursuing free-trade agreements with the EU and others, but debate continues on restructuring the economy and reining in Japan's huge government debt, which exceeds 200% of GDP. Persistent deflation, reliance on exports to drive growth, and an aging and shrinking population are other major long-term challenges for the economy.

 

 

Source : CIA

 

 

 

Company name and address

 

AMI IMPEXCO LTD

REGD NAME:    Ami Impex KK

MAIN OFFICE:  Masuda Bldg 5F, 4-5-7 Taito Taitoku Tokyo 110-0016 JAPAN

                                    Tel: 03-3832-3006     Fax: 03-3832-3002

 

                                    * Registered at 1-12-6 Misuji Taitoku Tokyo

                       

URL:                 http://www.amiimpex.net

E-Mail address:            kunthuraj@amiimpex.net

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Import, wholesale of polished diamonds, precious metals, jewelry products

 

BRANCHES   

 

Kofu, Kobe, Osaka

 

STORES  

 

Ueno

 

OVERSEAS   

 

India (Raj Gems – Headquarters), Bangkok, Hong Kong, Belgium, USA

 

FACTORIES  

 

(subcontracted)

 

 

OFFICERS

 

RAKESH J SHAH, PRES

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES                    FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 3,900 M

PAYMENTS      NO COMPLAINTS          CAPITAL           Yen 100 M

TREND             SLOW                          WORTH            Yen 175 M

STARTED                     1993                             EMPLOYES      8

 

 

COMMENT

 

IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER SPECIALIZING IN POLISHED DIAMONDS & JEWELRY, OWNED BY RAJ GEMS, INDIA. 

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

                       

           

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established by Raj Gems, India as its marketing office in Japan.  Rakesh J Shah was appointed as its representative.  He is elder son of J B Shah, founder and owner of Raj Gems, India.  This is a trading firm specializing in importing & wholesaling polished diamonds from India, and from Israel, Belgium, Hong Kong, etc.  About 60% of the goods are supplied from Raj Gems.  Goods are shipped to jewelry processors, jewelers centrally in greater-Tokyo area, extending into Kofu, Yamanashi-Pref, a hub of jewelry factories and workshops, where the firm operates a branch office.  Also covers greater-Osaka region by its Osaka and Kobe Branch Offices.  Has two subsidiary firms.  Diamonds are partially subcontracted mfg into jewelry products to local jewelry processors.  Operates a retail store in Ueno, Tokyo.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

Financials are only partially disclosed. 

           

The sales volume for Jul/2011 fiscal term amounted to Yen 3,900 million, a 4% down from Yen 4,075 million in the previous term.  Consumer spending was sluggish for high-end products.  The earthquake in March 2011 was a blow.  Demand declined.  The net profit was posted at Yen 5 million, compared with Yen 8 million a year ago.

 

For the current term ending Jul 2012 the net profit is projected at Yen 5 million, on a 3% rise in turnover, to Yen 4,000 million. 

 

The financial situation is considered FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.

 

 

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:           Apr 1993

Regd No.:                      (Tokyo-Taitoku) 022046

Legal Status:      Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:      　 2,000 shares

Issued:             　 2,000 shares

Sum:                　 Yen 100 million

Major shareholders (%): Rakesh J Shah (100)

 

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

 

 

OPERATION

           

Activities: Imports, exports and wholesales and retails polished diamonds, tanzanite gems, ruby, sapphire, opal, other gem stones & precious metals, engagement rings, jewelry products  (--100%). 

           

60% of the goods are supplied from Raj Gems, India, other from Israel, Belgium, Hong Kong, Thailand, etc.

           

Diamonds and precious metals are partially subcontracted mfg to local processors into jewelry products.

 

 

Clients: [Jewelers, jewelry processors, consumers] Lucky Co, Kashikey, Gem Trading,

Taniguchi Hoshoku, Taniguchi Jewelry, other. 

No. of accounts: 500

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Raj Gems, Mohit Diamonds (--India), Kay Diamonds NV (Belgium), ESPEKA, other.

 

Payment record: No Complaints

 

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

 

Bank References:

Bank of India (Tokyo)

Resona Bank (Ueno)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

 (In Million Yen)

 

Terms Ending:

　

31/07/2012

31/07/2011

31/07/2010

31/07/2009

Annual Sales

　

4,000

3,900

4,075

3,571

Recur. Profit

　

　

　

　

　

Net Profit

　

5

5

8

7

Total Assets

　

　

N/A

N/A

N/A

Net Worth

　

　

175

110

104

Capital, Paid-Up

　

　

100

40

40

Div.P.Share(¥)

　

　

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

    S.Growth Rate

2.56

-4.29

14.11

2.03

    Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

..

    N.Worth Ratio

 

..

..

..

    N.Profit/Sales

0.13

0.13

0.20

0.20

 

Notes: Financials are only partially disclosed. 

Forecast (or estimated) figures for the 31/07/2012 fiscal term. 

 

 

DIAMOND INDUSTRY – INDIA

 

-          From time immemorial, India is well known in the world as the birthplace for diamonds.  It is difficult to trace the origin of diamonds but history says that in the remote past, diamonds were mined only in India. Diamond production in India can be traced back to almost 8th Century B.C.  India, in fact, remained undisputed leader till 18th Century when Brazilian fields were discovered in 1725 followed by emergence of S. Africa, Russia and Australia.

-          The achievement of the Indian diamond industry was possible only due to combination of the manufacturing skills of the Indian workforce and the untiring and unflagging efforts of the Indian diamantaires, supported by progressive Government policies.

-          The area of study of family owned diamond businesses derives its importance from the huge conglomerate of family run organizations which operate in the diamond industry since many generations.

-          Some of the basic traits of family run business enterprises include spirit of entrepreneurship, mutual trust lowers transaction costs, small, nimble and quick to react, information as a source of advantage and philanthropy.

-          Family owned diamond businesses need to improve on many fronts including higher standard of corporate governance, long-term performance – focused strategies, modern management and technology.

-          The diamond jewellery industry in India today may be more than Rs 60000 mil and is rated amongst the fastest growing  in the world. Indi ranks third in the world in domestic diamond consumption.

-          Utmost caution is to be exercised while dealing with some medium and large diamond traders which are usually engaged in fictitious import – export, inter-company transactions, financially assisted by banks. In the process, several public sector banks lost several hundred million rupees. They mostly diverted borrowed money for diamond business into real estate and capital markets.

-          Excerpts from Times of India dated 30th October 2010 is as under –

 

DIAMOND SAGA – DIRTY DOZEN STUCK WITH 2K CR DEBT

This could be the biggest credibility crisis the Indian diamond industry has ever faced. Fifteen banks run the risk of losing Rs 2000 crore lent to a dozen diamond firms in Surat. Until about two months ago, they had not repaid  these dues. Bankers believe many diamantaires borrowed money during the economic downturn two years ago and diverted funds to businesses like real estate and capital markets. Many of themselves made money from these businesses but their diamond companies have gone sick and declared insolvency.

-          Most of the money borrowed from the banks in the name of their diamond business has been diverted in real estate and the share market. The banks are not in a position to seize their properties because in many cases, these were purchased in the name of their relatives and friends.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency
Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.53.79

UK Pound

1

Rs.86.77

Euro

1

Rs.69.71

 

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

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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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