MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

09.10.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SOKUDO CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

1-1 Tenjinkitamachi Teranouchi-Agaru Horikawa-Dori Kamigyoku Kyoto 602-8413

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2013

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

July 2006

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

1300-01-027236

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of coat/develop track equipment for semiconductor production

 

 

No. of Employees :

15

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ca

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Status :

Poor

Payment Behaviour :

Slow

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31st, 2013

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2012)

Current Rating

(31.03.2013)

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 and address

 

SOKUDO CO LTD

 

REGD NAME:   KK Sokudo

MAIN OFFICE:  1-1 Tenjinkitamachi Teranouchi-Agaru Horikawa-Dori Kamigyoku Kyoto 602-8413 JAPAN

                        Tel: 075-417-2670     

Fax: 075-417-2672

 

URL:                 http://www.sokudo.com

E-Mail address: (thru the U\rill)

 

 

ACTIVITIES  

 

Mfg of coat/develop track equipment for semiconductor production

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Nil

 

 

FACTORIES

 

At the caption address

 

 

OFFICERS

 

TADAHIRO SUHARA, PRES     

           

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY    

 

FINANCES        R/WEAK           A/SALES          Yen 9,500 M

PAYMENTS      SLOW               CAPITAL           Yen 90 M

TREND             SLOW               WORTH            Yen (-) 2,389 M

STARTED         2006                 EMPLOYES      15

 

COMMENT    

 

MFR SPECIALIZING IN SEMICONDUCTOR COAT/DEVELOP TRACK

EQUIPMENT, OWNED BY DAINIPPON SCREEN MFG CO LTD.

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED RATHER WEAK BUT SHOULD BE GOOD FOR MOERATE BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

           

                                   

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established on the basis of a division separated from Dainippon Screen Mfg Co Ltd, mfr of semiconductor and LCD-making equipment, at the caption address.  This is a specialized mfr of coat/develop track equipment for semiconductor production.  Clients include major electronics mfrs, other.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

Financials are consolidated by the parent, Dainippon Screen Mfg Co Ltd and only partially disclosed.

 

The sales volume for Mar/2013 fiscal term amounted to Yen 9,500 million, a 44% down from Yen 17,000 million in the previous term.  Sales of PC-related semiconductor equipment stagnated.  Some operations were transferred to a group firm.  The net profit was posted at Yen 90 million, compared with Yen 150 million net losses a year ago.  Profits are not precisely disclosed and estimated only.

 

For the current term ending Mar 2014 the net profit is projected t Yen 95 million, on a 3\5 rise in turnover, to Yen 9,800 million. 

 

The financial situation is considered RATHER WEAK but should e good for MODERATE business engagements. 

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:           Jul 2006

Regd No.:                                 1300-01-027236 (KYoto-Kamigyoku)

Legal Status:               Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:                  7,200 shares

Issued:                         1,800 shares

Sum:                            Yen 90 million

Major shareholders (%): Dainippon Screen Mfg Co Ltd* (100)

           

*.. Mfr of semiconductor & LCD-making equipment, at the caption address, founded 1941, listed Tokyo S/E, capital 54,044 million, sales Yen 289,923 million, operating loss Yen 6,986 million, recurring loss Yen  7,205 million, net losses Yen 13,486 million, total assets Yen 235,022 million, net worth Yen 80,610 million, employees 4,954, pres Masahiro Hashimoto

 

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

 

 

OPERATION

           

Activities: Manufactures coat/develop track equipment for semiconductor production, others (--100%)

 

Clients: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Toshiba Corp, SK Hynix Japan, Sony Corp, Dainippon Screen Mf, Semiconductor Mfg Co, other 

No. of accounts: 300

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Dainippon Screen Mfg, Allied Materials, Sebacs Inc, Techin Tech Co, other

 

Payment record: Slow

 

Location: Business area in Kyoto.  Office premises at the caption address are owned by the parent, Dainippon Screen Mfg Co, and maintained satisfactorily.

 

Bank References:         MUFG (Kyoto)

                                    Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

 

(In Million Yen)

Terms Ending:

 

31/03/2014

31/03/2013

31/03/2012

31/03/2011

Annual Sales

 

9,800

9,500

17,000

20,000

Recur. Profit

 

..

..

..

..

Net Profit

 

95

90

-150

-200

Total Assets

 

 

N/A

9,817

N/A

Net Worth

 

 

-2,389

-2,479

-2,329

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

90

90

90

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

    S.Growth Rate

3.16

-44.12

-15.00

233.33

    Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

..

    N.Worth Ratio

 

..

-25.25

..

    N.Profit/Sales

0.97

0.95

-0.88

-1.00

 

Notes: Financials are only partially disclosed.

Forecast (or estimated) figures for the 31/03/2014 fiscal term.

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.61.69

UK Pound

1

Rs.99.20

Euro

1

Rs.83.69

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

NIS

 

 

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

 

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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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