MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

04.12.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

KOKUYO S&T CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

6-1-1 O-imazato-Minami Higashinariku Osaka 537-0013

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2012

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

October 2004

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

1200-01-108827 (Osaka-Higashinariku)

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of paper products (notebooks, files, albums, bills), stationery (writing implement, metal stationery), PC-related goods (Ink-jet printer copy papers, mouse, PC bags)

 

 

No. of Employees :

534

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba

 

RATING

TATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

 


 

Status :

Good

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

Litigation :

Clear

 

NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – September 30th, 2013

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(30.06.2013)

Current Rating

(30.09.2013)

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 small agricultural sector is highly subsidized and protected, with crop yields among the highest in the world. While self-sufficient in rice production, Japan imports about 60% of its food on a caloric basis. 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. Modest economic growth continued after 2000, but the economy has fallen into recession three times since 2008. A sharp downturn in business investment and global demand for Japan's exports in late 2008 pushed Japan 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 and the ensuing tsunami in March disrupted manufacturing. The economy has largely recovered in the two years since the disaster, but reconstruction in the Tohoku region has been uneven. Newly-elected Prime Minister Shinzo ABE has declared the economy his government's top priority; he has pledged to reconsider his predecessor's plan to permanently close nuclear power plants and is pursuing an economic revitalization agenda of fiscal stimulus and regulatory reform and has said he will press the Bank of Japan to loosen monetary policy. Measured on a purchasing power parity (PPP) basis that adjusts for price differences, Japan in 2012 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 2012. The new government will continue a longstanding debate 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

 

KOKUYO S&T CO LTD

 

 

REGD NAME

 

Kokuyo S&T KK

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

6-1-1 O-imazato-Minami Higashinariku Osaka 537-0013 JAPAN

Tel: 06-6976-1261      Fax: 06-6973-9225

 

URL:                 http://www.kokuyo-st.co.jp

E-Mail address:            (thru the URL)

 

 

ACTIVITIES  

 

Mfg of stationery

 

 

BRANCHES   

 

Tokyo, Shiga, Tottori

 

 

OVERSEAS

 

Thailand, Vietnam

 

 

FACTORIES

 

Shiga

 

 

OFFICERS

 

TAKUYA MORIKAWA, PRES     Mitsuhiro Okamoto, v pres

Yukihiro Furumoto, s/mgn dir      Yasushi Inoue, s/mgn dir

Tsutomu Sumitani, mgn dir                    

           

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES                    FAIR                 A/SALES          Yen 64,665 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR         CAPITAL           Yen 3,000 M

TREND             SLOW              WORTH            Yen 25,553 M

STARTED                     2004                 EMPLOYES      534

           

 

COMMENT    

 

MFR OF STATIONERY, OWNED BY KOKUYO CO LTD.

 

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

                       

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established on the basis of a stationery mfg division separated from Kokuyo Co Ltd (See REGISTRATION).  The firm specializes in mfg stationery and office/school supplies (See OPERATION).  Goods are wholesaled and retailed.  Clients are Kokuyo Co Group firms and consumers.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

The sales volume for Dec/2012 fiscal term amounted to Yen 64,665 million, a 1% down from Yen 65,346 million in the previous term.  The recurring profit was posted at Yen 5,935 million and the net profit at Yen 3,553 million, respectively, compared with Yen 5,457 million recurring profit and yen 2,399 million net losses, respectively, a year ago.

 

For the current term ending Dec 2013 the recurring profit is projected at Yen 6,000 million and the net profit at Yen 3,700 million, respectively, on a 2% rise in turnover, to Yen 66,000 million.   

 

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

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:             Oct 2004

Regd No.:                        1200-01-108827 (Osaka-Higashinariku)

Legal Status:      Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:         240,000 shares

Issued:                60,000 shares

Sum:                   Yen 3,000 million

 

Major shareholders (%): Kokuyo Co Ltd* (100)

 

*.. Kokuyo Co Ltd, top-ranked mfr of office supplies, at the caption address, listed Tokyo S/E, capital Yen 15,847 million, sales Yen 275,821 million, operating profit Yen 4,852 million, recurring profit Yen 6,142 million, net profit Yen 2,428 million, total assets Yen 269,048 million, net worth Yen 160,045 million, employees 6,497, pres Akihiro Kuroda

 

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

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Manufactures paper products (notebooks, files, albums, bills, other), stationery (writing implement, metal stationery), PC-related goods (Ink-jet printer copy papers, mouse, PC bags), other (--100%)

 

Clients: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Kokuyo Marketing, Kokuyo Hokkaido Hambai, Kokuyo Tohoku Hambai, Kokuyo Kitakanto Hambai, Kokuyo Niigata Hambai, consumers, other 

            No. of accounts: 300

            Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Kokuyo MVP, Kokuyo Products Shiga Co, Iwami Kamikougyou Co, Kokuyo IK Thailand, Nikkan Co, other

 

Payment record: Regular

 

Location: Business area in Osaka.  Office premises at the caption address are owned by the parent, Kokuyo Co Ltd, and maintained satisfactorily.

 

Bank References:

SMBC (Osaka)

MUFG (Osaka-Chuo)

Relations: Satisfactory

 


 

FINANCES

(In Million Yen)

 

       Terms Ending:

31/12/2013

31/12/2012

31/12/2011

31/12/2010

Annual Sales

 

66,000

64,665

65,346

67,848

Recur. Profit

 

6,000

5,935

5,457

5,567

Net Profit

 

3,700

3,553

-2,399

3,282

Total Assets

 

 

51,512

48,117

46,837

Current Assets

 

 

30,769

31,577

38,427

Current Liabs

 

 

23,904

22,322

17,308

Net Worth

 

 

25,553

23,682

27,641

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

3,000

3,000

3,000

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

    S.Growth Rate

2.06

-1.04

-3.69

-9.97

    Current Ratio

 

..

128.72

141.46

222.02

    N.Worth Ratio

..

49.61

49.22

59.02

    R.Profit/Sales

 

9.09

9.18

8.35

8.21

    N.Profit/Sales

5.61

5.49

-3.67

4.84

    Return On Equity

..

13.90

-10.13

11.87

 

Notes: Forecast (or estimated) figures for the 31/12/2013 fiscal term.


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.62.34

UK Pound

1

Rs.102.06

Euro

1

Rs.84.46

 

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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