MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19.08.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

LG FASHION CORP.

 

 

Registered Office :

637-1, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea 135-896

 

 

Country :

South Korea

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2013

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

01.11.2006

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

211-87-87724

 

 

Legal Form :

Listed Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacture of Women's Suits and Coats

 

 

No. of Employees :

954

 

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, 2013

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2012)

Current Rating

(31.03.2013)

South Korea

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

SOUTH KOREA - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

South Korea over the past four decades has demonstrated incredible growth and global integration to become a high-tech industrialized economy. In the 1960s, GDP per capita was comparable with levels in the poorer countries of Africa and Asia. In 2004, South Korea joined the trillion dollar club of world economies, and is currently the world's 12th largest economy. Initially, a system of close government and business ties, including directed credit and import restrictions, made this success possible. The government promoted the import of raw materials and technology at the expense of consumer goods, and encouraged savings and investment over consumption. The Asian financial crisis of 1997-98 exposed longstanding weaknesses in South Korea's development model including high debt/equity ratios and massive short-term foreign borrowing. GDP plunged by 6.9% in 1998, and then recovered by 9% in 1999-2000. Korea adopted numerous economic reforms following the crisis, including greater openness to foreign investment and imports. Growth moderated to about 4% annually between 2003 and 2007. Korea''s export focused economy was hit hard by the 2008 global economic downturn, but quickly rebounded in subsequent years, reaching 6.3% growth in 2010. The US-South Korea Free Trade Agreement was ratified by both governments in 2011 and went into effect in March 2012. Throughout 2012 the economy experienced sluggish growth because of market slowdowns in the United States, China, and the Eurozone. The incoming administration in 2013, following the December 2012 presidential election, is likely to face the challenges of balancing heavy reliance on exports with developing domestic-oriented sectors, such as services. The South Korean economy''s long term challenges include a rapidly aging population, inflexible labor market, and heavy reliance on exports - which comprise half of GDP.

Source : CIA


Basic Information

 

Company Name

LG FASHION CORP.

(Korean Company Name : “()LG패션”)

Registered Address

637-1, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea

Zip Code

135-896

Tel

+82-2-3441-8114

Fax

+82-2-3441-6672

E-mail

fashionmaster@lgfashoin.co.kr;sejoonlee@lgfashion.co.kr;dhseo@lgfashion.co.kr

Website

www.lgfashion.co.kr

Trading Address

637-1, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea

Tel

+82-2-3441-8114

Fax

+82-2-3441-6672

Other Address-Bundang Direct Shop

14, Sunae-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

Tel

+82-31-714-1033

Other Address-Yangsan Factory

19, Yusan-dong, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea

Tel

+82-55-371-7812

Fax

+82-55-387-9937

Type

Import/Export

Industry

Manufacture of Men's Suits and Coats

  Main Business

Suits, Womens Suits, Wallets, Belts, Bags

  Sub Business

Manufacture of Women's Suits and Coats

Established (mm/dd/yyyy)

11/01/2006

The Subject owns the premises of registered address.

 

 

Detailed Products

 

Activity

Detailed Products (UNSPSC)

Sell

Mens coats or jackets(53101802)

Sell

Womens slacks or trousers or shorts(53101504)

 

 

CEO’s

 

Name

Koo Bon-Keul

Date of Birth

08/02/1957

Title

President & CEO

Sex

Male

Nationality

Korean

 

Profiles

 

Capital (KRW)

146,200,000,000

Employees

954

Formation

Listed Company (Korea Stock Exchange: 093050) as of 12/01/2006

A Company of LG FASHION CORP.

Bank Details

Korea Exchange Bank-Apgujung Branch

Corporate Registered No.

110111-3555187

Business Registered No.

211-87-87724

Permit & Licenses

Int’l Trade No.: 3050512

Shareholder Position

Name

Shares

%

KOO BON-KEUL

4,990,190

17.07

KOO BON-SOON

2,501,476

8.55

KOO BON-JIN

2,013,100

6.88

NATIONAL PENSION SERVICE(110171-0007134)

2,763,180

9.45

SHINHAN BNP PARIBAS ITMC CO., LTD.(110111-1304164)

2,013,855

6.89

TRUSTON ASSET MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.(110111-1531519)

1,985,334

6.79

OTHERS

12,972,865

44.37

TOTAL

29,240,000

100.00

Company History

11/01/2006 Incorporated as the present name by spinning off from LG INTERNATIONAL CORP.(110111-0004632)

12/03/2007 Separated from LG GROUP of Company

 

 

 

Management

 

Job Description

Title

Name

Nationality

Date of Birth

Education

President & CEO

Mr.

Koo Bon-Keul

Korean

1957. 08. 02

Pennsylvania University

Director & COO

Mr.

Oh Kyu-Shik

Korean

1958. 06.23

Seogang University

Director

Mr.

Koo Bon-Jin

Korean

1964.11.

Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Director

Mr.

Cho Kyu-Won

Korean

1958.01.

University of Pennsylvania, USA

Outside Director

Mr.

Kim Yong-Joon

Korean

1959.12.

Northwestern University, USA

Outside Director

Mr.

Lee Won-Pyung

Korean

1946.08.20

-

 

 

Financials

 

Year / Unit : KRW

Sales

Assets

Net Income

(*)03/2013

360,991,068,127

1,209,562,012,745

17,767,185,037

(*)2012

1,389,652,917,559

1,202,450,421,042

80,671,390,399

(*)2011

1,410,925,337,917

1,152,310,780,261

108,090,535,803

(*)2010

1,108,720,444,675

970,269,916,807

99,253,014,288

2009

922,152,767,297

756,486,823,254

71,536,518,501

2008

790,803,082,983

633,794,119,282

72,681,054,510

2007

738,083,812,690

566,627,834,415

65,736,458,793

2006

151,000,271,487

493,485,293,939

15,681,337,637

(*)Figures are based on the K-IFRS Accounting System.

 

 

Financial Description

 

Authorized Capital(KRW)

400,000,000,000

Paid-Up Capital(KRW)

146,200,000,000

Total Issued Shares

29,240,000

 

 

Balance Sheet

 

Unit : Korean Won

01/01/2013~03/31/2013

As of 12/31/2012

As of 12/31/2011

Total Assets

1,209,562,012,745

1,202,450,421,042

1,152,310,780,261

Current Assets

609,821,968,889

600,985,604,114

569,949,090,255

Inventories

285,638,578,991

321,041,438,489

412,570,404,497

Trade Receivables

119,136,071,285

110,818,025,428

127,125,596,103

Other Receivables

1,862,175,544

2,163,225,680

1,396,440,199

Current Financial Instruments

70,000,000,000

70,000,000,000

0

Other Finance Assets

 

0

13,291,276

Other Current Assets

17,459,974,008

20,047,744,538

21,685,836,424

Cash & Cash Equivalents

115,725,169,061

76,915,169,979

7,157,521,756

Non-Current Assets

599,740,043,856

601,464,816,928

582,361,690,006

Tangibles

336,164,071,560

338,118,488,535

342,450,036,872

Intangibles

53,406,526,555

53,642,903,693

56,621,252,681

Investment_Real Estates

5,973,514,696

5,981,835,531

6,015,118,869

Investment_Related Companies

8,725,700,578

8,725,700,578

8,725,700,578

Investment_Subsidiaries

69,038,079,998

65,572,403,888

42,205,748,755

Long-Term Financial Instruments

8,500,000

8,500,000

8,500,000

Other Long-Term Debts

113,761,660,256

115,003,145,146

107,751,202,560

Other Non-Current Assets

12,661,990,213

14,411,839,557

18,584,129,691

Total Liabilities

298,619,076,059

297,571,746,413

316,165,797,592

Current Liabilities

174,427,477,400

167,574,275,386

235,192,349,504

Trade Payables

76,858,941,646

75,565,352,352

87,684,649,508

Account Payables

49,128,601,215

59,178,112,750

73,636,325,822

Other Current Financial Debts

201,786,368

234,005,890

32,048,807,976

Merchandise Coupon

1,392,507,923

1,440,654,013

1,568,545,482

Other Current Liabilities

7,373,969,818

5,564,037,921

5,800,375,500

Deferred Income Tax Credit

10,023,243,145

10,312,899,767

10,857,350,090

Accrued Income Tax

17,752,427,285

15,279,212,693

23,596,295,126

Accrued Dividends

11,696,000,000

 

 

Non-Current Liabilities

124,191,598,659

129,997,471,027

80,973,448,088

Confirmed Salaries

10,081,114,532

8,805,981,386

7,828,715,865

Long-Term Guarantee Deposit Withhold

9,125,710,021

9,424,987,134

9,369,628,746

Other Long-Term Finance Debts

99,700,818,593

109,583,466,956

60,275,384,660

Other Non-Current Liabilities

164,259,686

211,390,189

340,576,214

Deferred Income Tax Credit

5,119,695,827

1,971,645,362

3,159,142,603

Capital Stock

146,200,000,000

146,200,000,000

146,200,000,000

Capital Surplus

213,189,089,156

213,189,089,156

213,189,089,156

Profit Surplus

551,553,847,530

545,489,585,473

476,755,893,513

Total Equity

910,942,936,686

904,878,674,629

836,144,982,669

Liab. & Shareholder’s Equity

1,209,562,012,745

1,202,450,421,042

1,152,310,780,261

 

 

Income Statement

 

Unit : Korean Won

01/01/2013~03/31/2013

As of 12/31/2012

As of 12/31/2011

Sales

360,991,068,127

1,389,652,917,559

1,410,925,337,917

Cost of Sold Goods

147,778,451,801

542,488,356,359

537,818,908,764

Gross Profit

213,212,616,326

847,164,561,200

873,106,429,153

Selling & Admin. Expenses

188,542,932,372

745,564,522,449

731,832,728,564

Operating Income

24,669,683,954

101,600,038,751

141,273,700,589

Finance Profits

1,458,749,973

1,503,265,518

4,187,224,303

Finance Income

2,578,135,498

6,437,577,516

8,930,338,727

Finance Expenses

-1,119,385,525

-4,934,311,998

-4,743,114,424

Other Non-OperatingProfits

-2,868,043,452

51,899,057

1,571,453,492

Other Non-Operating Expenses

2,226,735,892

10,899,491,910

13,526,028,731

Other Non-Operating Income

-5,094,779,344

-10,847,592,853

-11,954,575,239

Income Before Taxes

23,260,390,475

103,155,203,326

147,032,378,384

Income Taxes Expenses

5,493,205,438

22,483,812,927

38,941,842,581

Net Income

17,767,185,037

80,671,390,399

108,090,535,803

 

 

Cash Flows

 

Unit : Korean Won

01/01/2013~03/31/2013

As of 12/31/2012

As of 12/31/2011

Operating Activities Cash Flows

61,173,866,630

200,162,015,233

-37,925,930,898

Net Income

17,767,185,037

80,671,390,399

108,090,535,803

Adjustment

43,091,157,931

154,207,457,620

-111,909,206,032

Cash Flows from Operating

315,523,662

-34,716,832,786

-34,107,260,669

Interests Received

1,223,712,760

1,422,627,248

3,502,340,108

Interests Paid

-1,038,458,956

-4,527,301,209

-3,438,523,591

Dividends Received

 

299,068,839

1,530,955,502

Income Taxes

130,269,858

-31,911,227,664

-35,702,032,688

Cash Flows from Investing

-12,136,831,119

-136,404,315,476

-38,105,010,403

Cash Flows from Financing

-10,263,820,000

6,094,490,459

51,314,003,544

Increase/Decrease in Cash

38,773,215,511

69,852,190,216

-24,716,937,757

Cash at the Beginning of Year

76,915,169,979

7,157,521,756

31,874,459,513

Cash at the End of Year

115,725,169,061

76,915,169,979

7,157,521,756

 

 

Products, Technologies, Services Description

 

Main Products & Services

Suits, Womens Suits, Wallets, Belts, Bags

(*) The Subject is supplied 100% from other producers, and has 480 shops domestically.

 

Brand Name: HAZZYS, DARKS, MAESTRO, TNGT, LAFUMA, ZEOEN, MOGG, TOWNGENT, ASHWORTH, ANNA MOLINARI

 

 

Trade Partners & Competitors

 

Competitors

CHEIL INDUSTRIES INC.(170111-0000076)

KOLON FASHION CORPORATION(110111-2127292)

CAMBRIDGE MEMBERS CO.,LTD.(134111-0000517)

WONPUNG MULSAN CO., LTD.

DONG SAN DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.

PAN PACIFIC CO., LTD.

 

 

Related Parties

 (Subsidiaries, Joint-Venture & Affiliates)

 

Overseas Office

LG FASHION TRADING (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.

(100.0% held by the subject company)

 

LUCKY UNION FOODS CO., LTD.

(30.0% held by the subject company)

 

LG FASHION TRADING(SHANGHAI) CO., LTD

(100.0% held by the subject company)

LG FASHION SHANGHAI BUSINESS CENTER BLDG, 1004, 1005 ZHONGBANG MOHO NO.999 WANGQIAO ROAD PUDONG SHANGHAI, 201201 CHINA

 

LAFUMA (BEIJING) CO., LTD.

(51.00% held by the subject company)

UNIT07. 19TH FLOOR. EAST TOWER. LG TWIN TOWER, B-12 OF JIANGUOMENWAI AVENUE. CHAOYANG DISTRICT BEIJING. 100022

 

LGF EUROPE S.A.R.L

(100.0% held by the subject company)

9 RABATT, L-6475 ECHTERNACH, GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG

 

POLARIS S.R.L

(100.0% held by the subject company)

VIA ALESSANDRO MANZONI 40, 20121 MILANO, ITALY

 

ALLEGRI S.R.L

(100.0% held by the subject company)

VIA ALESSANDRO MANZONI 40, 20121 MILANO, ITALY

 

PT. JAVA SEAFOOD(INDONESIA)

(75.0% held by the subject company)

Subsidiary

LF FOOD CO., LTD.(110111-3782087)

(100.0% held by the subject company)

 

LF FASHION CO., LTD.(110111-3782285)

(100.0% held by the subject company)

 

LF CORP.(110111-3782558)

(100.0% held by the subject company)

 

INTER SPORTS KOREA CO., LTD.(110111-4191162)

(100.0% held by the subject company)

 

LAFUMA KOREA CO., LTD.(110111-4172790)

(100.0% held by the subject company)

 

LEBENUS CO., LTD.(110111-4637801)

(100.0% held by the subject company)

 

MAXKOR CO., LTD.(110111-4649971)

(90.0% held by the subject company)

 

LG FASHION TRADING(SHANGHAI) CO., LTD

(100.0% held by the subject company)

LG FASHION SHANGHAI BUSINESS CENTER BLDG, 1004, 1005 ZHONGBANG MOHO NO.999 WANGQIAO ROAD PUDONG SHANGHAI, 201201 CHINA

 

LAFUMA (BEIJING) CO., LTD.

(51.00% held by the subject company)

UNIT07. 19TH FLOOR. EAST TOWER. LG TWIN TOWER, B-12 OF JIANGUOMENWAI AVENUE. CHAOYANG DISTRICT BEIJING. 100022

 

LGF EUROPE S.A.R.L

(100.0% held by the subject company)

9 RABATT, L-6475 ECHTERNACH, GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG

 

POLARIS S.R.L

(100.0% held by the subject company)

VIA ALESSANDRO MANZONI 40, 20121 MILANO, ITALY

 

ALLEGRI S.R.L

(100.0% held by the subject company)

VIA ALESSANDRO MANZONI 40, 20121 MILANO, ITALY

 

PT. JAVA SEAFOOD

GEDUNG PATRA JASA, LANTAI 18 RUANG 1820, JL. JEND. GATOT SUBROTO KAV. 32-34, KEI. KUNINGAN TIMUR, KEC. SETIABUDI, KOTA ADMINISTRASI JAKARTA SELETAN 12950

 

ALLEGRI USA, LLC

7 SUTTON PLACE, BREWSTER, NEW YORK 10509, STATE OF NEW YORK, USA

 

LGF HKG CO., LTD.

RM1502, 15/F YUE XIU BLDG 160-174 LOCKHART RD HONG KONG

Cooperative Enterprise

LG CORP.(110111-0003543) is licensing “LG” to the Subject Company.

DAKS SIMPSON GROUP

 

 

Sales by Region

(Activity & Markets)

 

Sales/ Unit :Mil KRW

09/2011

2010

2009

Export

21,274

21,438

23,518

Domestic

938,148

1,099,788

898,635

Total

959,422

1,121,226

922,153

The Subject imports from Europe including UK.

 

 

Court Action

 

Case No.

Court

Plaintiff(s)/ Creditor(s)/ Applicant(s)

Defendant(s)/ Debtor(s)/ Respondent(s)

Cause

Amount (Million KRW)

Status

 

Seoul Central District Court

Burberry Limited

The Subject Company

Violation of Infringement of Brands Right

50

1st Round is proceeding

 

News Clipping

 

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.61.82

UK Pound

1

Rs.96.57

Euro

1

Rs.82.45

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

PRL

 

 

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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