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Report Date : |
11.07.2013 |
IDENTIFICATION DETAILS
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Name : |
AMI IMPEXCO LTD |
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Registered Office : |
1-12-6 Misuji Taitoku Tokyo |
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Country : |
Japan |
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Financials (as on) : |
31.07.2012 |
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Date of Incorporation : |
April 1993 |
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Com. Reg. No.: |
0105-01-022046 (Tokyo-Taitoku) |
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Legal Form : |
Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha) |
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Line of Business : |
Importer, wholesaler of polished diamonds, precious metals, jewelry products |
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No. of Employees : |
8 |
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 – March 31st 2013
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Country Name |
Previous Rating (31.12.2012) |
Current Rating (31.03.2013) |
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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 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.
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Source : CIA |
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
E-Mail address: kunthuraj@amiimpex.net
Import, wholesale
of polished diamonds, precious metals, jewelry products
Kofu
Ueno
India (Raj Gems –
Headquarters), Bangkok, Hong Kong, Belgium, USA
(subcontracted)
RAKESH J SHAH,
PRES
Yen Amount: In million Yen, unless otherwise stated
FINANCES FAIR
A/SALES Yen 3,800 M
PAYMENTSNO
COMPLAINTS CAPITAL Yen 100 M
TREND SLOW WORTH Yen 180 M
STARTED 1993 EMPLOYES 8
IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER SPECIALIZING IN POLISHED DIAMONDS & JEWELRY,
OWNED BY RAJ GEMS, INDIA.
FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS
ENGAGEMENTS.
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. Diamonds are partially subcontracted mfg into jewelry products to local jewelry processors.
Financials are only partially disclosed. The 31/07/2012 fiscal term figures are not precisely disclosed and estimated only.
The sales volume for Jul/2012 fiscal term is estimated amounted to Yen 3,800 million, a 3% down from Yen 3,900 million in the previous term. Consumer spending was sluggish for high-end products. Demand declined. The net profit was posted at Yen 5 million, similarly in the previous term.
For the current term ending Jul 2013 the net profit is projected to mark time at Yen 5 million, on a similar turnover, at Yen 3,800 million.
The financial situation is considered FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.
Date Registered: Apr 1993
Regd No.:
0105-01-022046 (Tokyo-Taitoku)
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.
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 Co, Gem Trading,
Taniguchi Jewelry,
EMA Japan, other.
No. of accounts:
300 (Wholesale Div)
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
(In Million Yen)
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31/07/2013 |
31/07/2012 |
31/07/2011 |
31/07/2010 |
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Annual
Sales |
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3,800 |
3,800 |
3,900 |
4,075 |
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Recur.
Profit |
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Net
Profit |
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5 |
5 |
5 |
8 |
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Total
Assets |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Net
Worth |
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180 |
175 |
110 |
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Capital,
Paid-Up |
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100 |
100 |
40 |
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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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S.Growth Rate |
0.00 |
-2.56 |
-4.29 |
14.11 |
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Current Ratio |
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N.Worth Ratio |
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N.Profit/Sales |
0.13 |
0.13 |
0.13 |
0.20 |
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Notes: Financials are only partially disclosed. The 31/07/2012 figures are only estimated as
not precisely disclosed
Forecast (or estimated) figures for the 31/07/2013 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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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 –
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Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council in its
statistical data has shown the export of polished diamonds to have increase by
28 % in February 2013. Compared to $ 1.4 bn worth of polished diamond export in
February, 2012, India exported $ 1.84 billion worth of polished diamonds in
February 2013. A senior executive of GJEPC said, “Export of cut and polished
diamonds started falling month-wise after the imposition of 2 % of import duty
on the polished diamonds. But February, 2013 has given a new ray of hope to the
industry as the export of polished diamonds has actually increased by 28 %. It
means the industry is on the track of recovery and round tripping of
diamonds has stopped completely.” Demand has started coming from the US, the
UK, Japan and China. India’s polished diamond export is expected to cross $ 21
bn in 2013-14.
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The banking sector has started exercising restraint
while following prudent risk management norms when lending money to gems and
jewellery sector. This follows the implementation of Basel III accord – a
global voluntary regulatory standard on bank capital adequacy, stress testing
and market liquidity.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES
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Currency |
Unit
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Indian Rupees |
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US Dollar |
1 |
Rs.60.13 |
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UK Pound |
1 |
Rs.89.52 |
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Euro |
1 |
Rs.76.89 |
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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