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Report Date : |
28.02.2013 |
IDENTIFICATION DETAILS
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Name : |
J TRADING CO LTD |
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Registered Office : |
Ohmiya Bldg 3F, 5-13-9 Ueno Taitoku Tokyo 110-0005 |
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Country : |
Japan |
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Financials (as on) : |
31.08.2012 |
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Date of Incorporation : |
October, 1987 |
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Com. Reg. No.: |
0105-01-006033 |
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Legal Form : |
Limited Company |
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Line of business : |
Import, wholesale of polished diamonds, finger rings, other jewelry |
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No. of Employees : |
9 |
RATING & COMMENTS
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MIRA’s Rating : |
Ba |
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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41-55 |
Ba |
Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal
commitments. |
Satisfactory |
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Status : |
Satisfactory |
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Payment Behaviour : |
No Complaints |
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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 – June 30th, 2012
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Country Name |
Previous Rating (31.03.2012) |
Current Rating (30.06.2012) |
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Japan |
A1 |
A1 |
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Risk Category |
ECGC
Classification |
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Insignificant |
A1 |
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Low |
A2 |
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Moderate |
B1 |
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High |
B2 |
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Very High |
C1 |
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Restricted |
C2 |
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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.
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Source : CIA |
J TRADING CO LTD
J Trading KK
Ohmiya Bldg 3F, 5-13-9 Ueno Taitoku Tokyo 110-0005 JAPAN
Tel: 03-3834-0933
Fax: 03-3834-0919
E-Mail address: info@jt-net.co.jp
Import, wholesale of polished diamonds, finger rings, other jewelry
Osaka, Fukuoka
YK Cast Art, KK J Plan (--subsidiaries)
TAKESHI IWATA, PRES Shin’ichi Uehara, dir
Harumi Ochiai, dir Hideo Tanahashi, dir
Yen Amount: In million Yen,
unless otherwise stated
FINANCES FAIR A/SALES Yen 1,086 M
PAYMENTS NO COMPLAINTS CAPITAL Yen 60 M
TREND UP WORTH Yen 268 M
STARTED 1987 EMPLOYES 9
IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER SPECIALIZING IN DIAMONDS AND OTHER JEWELRY.
FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS
ENGAGEMENTS.
The subject company was established originally in 1981 by Hirokazu Iwata
in order to make most of in order to make most of his experience in the jewelry
business, on his account. Takeshi is the
founder’s son, who took the office of presidency in Mar 1991. This is a specialized trading house with mfg
division, owned & operated by the Iwata family, for import and wholesale of
polished & precut diamonds centrally, diamond imports accounting for 90% of
total sales. Also handles fingerings,
earrings, other jewelry products.
Diamonds are imported from Belgium, Israel, India, other. They are processed into jewelry products by a
subsidiary mfr, YK Cast Art. Design and
R&D works are handled by subsidiary, KK J Plan. The operations are totally handled by the
group firms. Known by sound management
and operation with stable & solid clientele networks. Clients are jewelry stores, jewelry
processors, others, nationwide.
The sales volume for Aug/2012 fiscal term amounted to Yen 1,086 million,
a 20% up from Yen 905 million in the previous term. Price hikes of the products contributed. The recurring profit was posted at Yen 10
million and the net profit at Yen 6 million, respectively, compared with Yen 2
million recurring profit and Yen 1 million net profit, respectively, a year
ago.
For the current term ending Aug 2013 he recurring profit is projected at
Yen 15 million and the net profit at Yen 10 million, respectively, on a 3% rise
in turnover, to Yen 1,120 million,
The financial situation is considered maintained FAIR and good for
ORDINARY business engagements.
Date Registered: Oct
1987
Regd No.: 0105-01-006033
(Tokyo-Taitoku)
Legal Status: Limited Company (Kabushiki
Kaisha)
Authorized: 4,800 shares
Issued:
1,200 shares
Sum: Yen
60 million
Major shareholders
(%):
Takeshi Iwata (70)
No. of
shareholders: 7
Nothing detrimental is known as to the commercial morality of
executives.
Activities: Imports and
wholesales polished, precut diamonds (90%), finger rings, necklaces, earrings,
bracelets, other jewelry products (--10%).
Diamonds are imported from Belgium, Israel, India, other.
Operations are all handled by the group firms: YK Cast Art (jewelry
processing) and KK J Plan (designing, planning, R&D)
Clients: [Jewelry stores,
jewelry processors] Kirin’ya, Elizabeth Jewelry, other.
No. of accounts: 500
Domestic areas of activities:
Centered in greater-Tokyo
Suppliers: [Mfrs,
wholesalers] Imports from Lily Diamond, other from Belgium Israel, India,
etc.
Also supplied from Kashikey Co, Yama Co, Kinpodo, Cast Art (subsidiary),
other.
Payment record: No Complaints
Location: Business area in
Tokyo. Office premises at the caption
address are leased and maintained satisfactorily.
Bank References:
Asahi Shinkin Bank (H/O)
MUFG (Ueno)
Relations: Satisfactory
(In Million Yen)
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Terms Ending: |
31/08/2013 |
31/08/2012 |
31/08/2011 |
31/08/2010 |
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Annual Sales |
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1,120 |
1,086 |
905 |
937 |
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Recur. Profit |
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15 |
10 |
2 |
7 |
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Net Profit |
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10 |
6 |
1 |
4 |
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Total Assets |
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831 |
650 |
600 |
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Current Assets |
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736 |
553 |
533 |
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Current Liabs |
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541 |
380 |
371 |
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Net Worth |
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268 |
161 |
151 |
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Capital, Paid-Up |
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60 |
60 |
60 |
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Div.P.Share(¥) |
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0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
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<Analytical Data> |
(%) |
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(%) |
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S.Growth Rate |
3.13 |
20.00 |
-3.42 |
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Current Ratio |
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136.04 |
145.53 |
143.67 |
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N.Worth Ratio |
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32.25 |
24.77 |
25.17 |
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R.Profit/Sales |
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1.34 |
0.92 |
0.22 |
0.75 |
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N.Profit/Sales |
0.89 |
0.55 |
0.11 |
0.43 |
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Return On Equity |
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2.24 |
0.62 |
2.65 |
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Notes: Forecast (or estimated) figures for 31/08/2013 fiscal term.
DIAMOND INDUSTRY –
INDIA
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Currency |
Unit
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Indian Rupees |
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US Dollar |
1 |
Rs.53.84 |
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UK Pound |
1 |
Rs.81.24 |
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Euro |
1 |
Rs.70.39 |
INFORMATION DETAILS
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Report Prepared
by : |
MNL |
RATING EXPLANATIONS
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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>86 |
Aaa |
Possesses an extremely sound financial base with
the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums |
Unlimited |
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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 |
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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 |
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41-55 |
Ba |
Overall operation is considered normal. Capable
to meet normal commitments. |
Satisfactory |
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26-40 |
B |
Capability to overcome financial difficulties
seems comparatively below average. |
Small |
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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 |
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<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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