MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :           

01.10.2012

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SOLAR FRONTIER KK

 

 

Registered Office :

Daiba Frontier Bldg, 2-3-2 Daiba Minatoku Tokyo 135-0091

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2010

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

August 1994

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company

 

 

Line Of Business :

Manufacture of Solar Cell, Cis Solar Modules

 

 

No. of Employee:

450

 

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 :

Regular

Litigation :

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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

 

SOLAR FRONTIER KK

 

 

REGD NAME

 

Solar Frontier KK

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

Daiba Frontier Bldg, 2-3-2 Daiba Minatoku Tokyo 135-0091 JAPAN

Tel: 03-5531-5855      Fax: 03-5531-5767

                                               

URL:                 http://www.solar-frontier.com

E-Mail address:            (thru the URL)

 

 

ACTIVITIES  

 

Mfg of solar cell, CIS solar modules

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka

 

 

OVERSEAS   

 

Germany, USA, Saudi Arabia

 

 

FACTORIES  

 

Miyazaki (3)

 

 

OFFICERS

 

SHIGEAKI KAMEDA, PRES                  

Shigetsune Katoh, dir

Jun Arai, dir

                                               

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY    

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 11,537 M

PAYMENTS REGULAR              CAPITAL           Yen 35,120 M

TREND STEADY                       WORTH            Yen 54,097 M

STARTED         1994                             EMPLOYES      450

 

 

COMMENT

 

MFR OF SOLAR CELLS, OWNED BY SHOWA SHELL SEKIYU KK.

 

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR TO GOOD AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

                       

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 425.8 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established on the basis of a solar cell division separated from Showa Shell Sekiyu KK, major oil distributor of Royal Dutch/Shell Group (See REGISTRATION).  Originally named as Showa Shell Solar KK and in Apr/2010 renamed as captioned.  This is a specialized mfr of CIS solar cell, CIS solar modules, systems.  Operates 3 plants in Miyazaki.  The Third Miyazaki Plant, which is the world’s largest CIS production facility (1t 900 MW) as single plant, started production in 2011.  Has three overseas subsidiaries: Germany, USA and Saudi Arabia.  The firm agreed with General Electric (GE) that it will supply GE with its proprietary CIS thin-film modules and will provide GE branded panels.  Further the firm decided to supply its CIS solar modules in projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Thailand.  With regard to R&D activities, the firm has signed an agreement to jointly develop thin film solar cell technology with IBM based on the elements copper, zing, tin, sulphur and selenium (CZTS) as next generation solar technology without using rate metals.  Goods are distributed domestically thru appointed dealership nationwide.

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The sales volume for Dec/2010 fiscal term amounted to Yen 11,537 million, a 155% up from Yen 4,518 million in the previous term.  This is attributed to the wide expansion of solar cell systems nationwide, particularly from the ecological viewpoints.  The operations continue in the deficit to post Yen 8,780 million recurring loss and Yen 10,755 million net losses, respectively, compared with Yen 4,306 million recurring loss and Yen 3,531 million net losses, respectively, a year ago.  Posted Yen 2,434 million extraordinary losses coming from the preparation for a new plant in Miyazaki.

 

For the current term ending Dec 2011 the deficit operations are projected to continue to post Yen 9,000 million recurring loss and Yen 10,000 million net losses, respectively, on a 20% rise in turnover, to Yen 13,800 million.  The deficit operations are weighed down by the start-up cost of a new plant.  World-largest solar battery plant has started operation with annual output capacity of 1 gigawatt.  The appreciation of the Yen and the fall in market prices of solar cell may affect sales.

 

The financial situation is considered FAIR to GOOD and responsible for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 425.8 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:  Aug 1994

Legal Status:      Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:         2,800 million shares

Issued:                702 million shares

Sum:                   Yen 35,120 million

 

Major shareholders (%): Showa Shell Sekiyu* (100)

 

*.. Major oil distributor of Royal Dutch/Shell Group, founded 1942, listed Tokyo S/E, capital Yen 34,197 million, sales Yen 2,346,081 million, operating profit Yen 36,701 million, recurring profit Yen 42,148 million, net profit Yen 15,946 million, total assets Yen 1,193,149 million, net worth Yen 263,006 million, employees 5,696, pres Jun Arai

 

Consolidated Financials are attached (See SUPPLEMENTS)

 

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

 

 

OPERATION

           

Activities: Manufactures CIS solar cells, CIS solar modules, systems, other (--100%).

 

Clients: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Solar Frontier America, Solar Frontier Europe, other.

Domestically distributed through appointed dealerships nationwide

           


No. of accounts: 1,000

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

Suppliers: Mfrs, wholesalers, other

 

Payment record: Regular

 

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

 

Bank References:

·         Mizuho Corporate Bank (H/O)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

(In Million Yen)

 

       Terms Ending:

31/12/2011

31/12/2010

31/12/2009

31/12/2008

Annual Sales

　

13,800

11,537

4,518

4,017

Recur. Profit

　

-9,000

-8,780

-4,306

　

Net Profit

　

-10,000

-10,755

-3,531

-532

Total Assets

　

　

102,262

42,625

　

Current Assets

　

　

9,134

7,411

　

Current Liabs

　

　

47,145

12,645

　

Net Worth

　

　

54,097

29,853

　

Capital, Paid-Up

　

　

35,120

35,120

　

Div.P.Share(¥)

　

　

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

    S.Growth Rate

19.62

155.36

12.47

85.29

    Current Ratio

 

..

19.37

58.61

..

    N.Worth Ratio

..

52.90

70.04

..

    R.Profit/Sales

 

-65.22

-76.10

-95.31

..

    N.Profit/Sales

-72.46

-93.22

-78.15

-13.24

    Return On Equity

..

-19.88

-11.82

..

 

Notes: Forecast (or estimated) figures for the 31/12/2011 fiscal term.

 

 

SUPPLEMENTS

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALS OF THE PARENT, SHOWA SHELL SEKIYU KK

FINANCES: (Consolidated in million yen)

 

　

　

Terms Ending:

31/12/2010

31/12/2009

INCOME STATEMENT

 

 

 

  Annual Sales

　

2,346,081

2,022,520

 

  Cost of Sales

2,183,535

1,956,623

 

      GROSS PROFIT

162,545

65,896

 

  Selling & Adm Costs

125,844

123,038

 

      OPERATING PROFIT

36,701

-57,142

 

  Non-Operating P/L

5,447

687

 

      RECURRING PROFIT

42,148

-56,455

　

      NET PROFIT

15,956

-57,619

BALANCE SHEET

 

 

 

 

  Cash

　

20,943

22,235

 

  Receivables

 

291,104

287,749

 

  Inventory

 

236,390

240,849

 

  Securities, Marketable

　

　

 

  Other Current Assets

54,538

47,729

 

      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

602,975

598,562

 

  Property & Equipment

473,719

432,336

 

  Intangibles

 

12,836

11,355

 

  Investments, Other Fixed Assets

103,619

130,486

 

      TOTAL ASSETS

1,193,149

1,172,739

 

  Payables

 

273,531

263,382

 

  Short-Term Bank Loans

40,381

101,580

 

　

 

　

　

 

  Other Current Liabs

354,605

356,422

 

      TOTAL CURRENT LIABS

668,517

721,384

 

  Debentures

 

35,000

15,200

 

  Long-Term Bank Loans

110,470

62,292

 

  Reserve for Retirement Allw

72,426

68,926

 

  Other Debts

　

43,730

47,213

 

      TOTAL LIABILITIES

930,143

915,015

 

      MINORITY INTERESTS

 

 

 

Common stock

34,197

34,197

 

Additional paid-in capital

22,113

22,113

 

Retained earnings

182,959

177,408

 

Evaluation p/l on investments/securities

1,117

1,979

 

Others

 

12,803

22,207

 

Treasury stock, at cost

(183)

(181)

 

      TOTAL S/HOLDERS` EQUITY

253,006

257,723

　

      TOTAL EQUITIES

1,183,149

1,172,739

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

 

Terms ending:

31/12/2010

31/12/2009

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

　

89,836

-7,395

 

Cash Flows from Investment Activities

-82,510

-47,761

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

-8,671

4,371

　

Cash, Bank Deposits at the Term End

　

19,746

21,030

ANALYTICAL RATIOS            Terms ending:

31/12/2010

31/12/2009

 

 

Net Worth (S/Holders' Equity)

253,006

257,723

 

 

Current Ratio (%)

90.20

82.97

 

 

Net Worth Ratio (%)

21.38

21.98

 

 

Recurring Profit Ratio (%)

1.80

-2.79

 

 

Net Profit Ratio (%)

0.68

-2.85

 

 

Return On Equity (%)

6.31

-22.36

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency
Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.52.69

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.71

Euro

1

Rs.68.14

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

PDT

 

 

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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Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

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