MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

05.12.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

MARUBENI FASHION LINK LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

Yoyogi 1-chome Bldg 4F, 1-22-1 Yoyogi Shibuyaku Tokyo 151-0053

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2014

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

April, 1982

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0110-01-052802 (Tokyo-Shibuyaku)

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, Export and Wholesale of Textile, Yarn, Clothing, Clothing Accessories.

 

 

No. of Employees :

244

 

 

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 :

Slow but correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

NOTES:

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – June 1, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.03.2014)

Current Rating

(01.06.2014)

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. Prime Minister Shinzo ABE has declared the economy his government's top priority; he has overturned his predecessor's plan to permanently close nuclear power plants and is pursuing an economic revitalization agenda of fiscal stimulus, monetary easing, and structural reform. Japan joined the Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations in 2013, a pact that would open Japan's economy to increased foreign competition and create new export opportunities for Japanese businesses. Measured on a purchasing power parity (PPP) basis that adjusts for price differences, Japan in 2013 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 is exceeding 230% of GDP. To help raise government revenue and reduce public debt, Japan decided in 2013 to gradually increase the consumption tax to a total of 10% by the year 2015. Japan is making progress on ending deflation due to a weaker yen and higher energy costs, but reliance on exports to drive growth and an aging, shrinking population pose other major long-term challenges for the economy.

 

Source : CIA


Company Name and address

 

MARUBENI FASHION LINK LTD

 

REGD NAME:               Marubeni Fashion Link KK

 

MAIN OFFICE:              Yoyogi 1-chome Bldg 4F, 1-22-1 Yoyogi Shibuyaku Tokyo 151-0053 JAPAN

                                                Tel: 03-3370-9161     Fax: 03-3370-9130

 

URL:                             http://www.mfl.co.jp/

E-Mail address:                        (thru the URL)

 

 

ACTIVITIES  

 

Import, export, wholesale of textile, yarn, clothing, clothing accessories

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Osaka

 

 

OFFICER(S)

 

ATSUSHI SAITOH, PRES           Yoshio Hoden, mgn dir

Akihiro Yamamoto, dir               Yoshiyuki Matsumoto, dir

Yuji Takigawa, dir                      Atsushi Watanabe, dir

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY    

 

FINANCES        FAIR                                         A/SALES          Yen 65,000 M

PAYMENTSSLOW BUT CORRECT         CAPITAL           Yen 450 M

TREND SLOW                                       WORTH            Yen 4,635 M

STARTED         1982                                         MPLOYES        244

 

 

COMMENT

 

IMPORTER & EXPORTER OF TEXTILES, WHOLLY OWNED BY MARUBENI CORP. 

 

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGGEMENTS.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established on the basis of a textile division separated from Marubeni Corp (See REGISTRATION).  This is a trading firm for import and export of textiles, textile goods, accessories.  In 2008, OEM operation division was transferred from the parent.  Clients include major apparel mfrs, wholesalers, other, nationwide.

           

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Financials are consolidated by the parent, Marubeni Corp, and only partially disclosed.

 

The sales volume for Mar/2014 fiscal term amounted to Yen 65,000 million, a 19% down from Yen 80,000 million in the previous term.  Sales declined as demand very sluggish domestically.  The net profit was posted at Yen 612 million, compared with Yen 847 million net profit a year ago.

 

For the current term ending Mar 2015 the net profit is projected at Yen 650 million, on a 5% rise in turnover, to Yen 68,500 million.

           

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

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:                       Apr 1982

Regd No.:                                 0110-01-052802 (Tokyo-Shibuyaku)

Legal Status:                Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:                  900,000 shares

Issued:                          900,000 shares

Sum:                            Yen 450 million

Major shareholders (%): Marubeni Corp*(100)

 

*.. Major general trading house, listed Tokyo SE, founded 1949, capital Yen 262,686 million, turnover Yen 7,055,708 million, operating profit Yen 157,462 million, recurring profit Yen 236,373 million, net profit Yen 210,945 million, total assets Yen 7,150,226 million, net worth Yen 1,417,571 million, employees 39,465, pres Fukuya Kokubu

                       

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

 

 


OPERATION

 

Activities: Imports, exports and wholesales fabrics, yarn, clothing for women (60%), men (20%), children (10%), clothing accessories, others (10%).

 

Clients: [Mfrs, wholesalers] San-Ei International, Impact 21, Aba House International, Value Planning, Nishimatsuya Chains, Five Foxes Co, Bay Cruise, Tomorrow Land, Five Fox Co, other

No. of accounts: 800

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Takisada Osaka, Takisada Nagoya, Kyoei Iryo, Spirits, Teijin Ltd, Toray, Sun Top, Matsuoka Trading, other.

 

Payment record: Regular

 

Location: Business area in Tokyo.  Office premises at the caption address are leased and maintained satisfactorily.

 

Bank References:

            Mizuho Bank (Yokoyamacho)

            SMBC (Asakusabashi)

            Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

(In Million Yen)

 

       Terms Ending:

31/03/2015

31/03/2014

31/03/2013

31/03/2012

Annual Sales

 

68,500

65,000

80,000

69,488

Recur. Profit

 

 

 

 

1,727

Net Profit

 

650

612

847

905

Total Assets

 

 

19,868

20,965

24,776

Current Assets

 

 

19,523

20,513

24,091

Current Liabs

 

 

15,020

16,273

20,517

Net Worth

 

 

4,635

4,498

4,051

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

450

450

450

Div.Ttl in Million (¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

452

<Analytical Data>

 

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

    S.Growth Rate

 

5.38

-18.75

15.13

1.15

    Current Ratio

 

..

129.98

126.06

117.42

    N.Worth Ratio

 

..

23.33

21.45

16.35

    R.Profit/Sales

 

..

..

..

2.49

    N.Profit/Sales

 

0.95

0.94

1.06

1.30

    Return On Equity

 

..

13.20

18.83

22.34

 

Notes: Financials are only partially disclosed as from the 31/03/2010 fiscal term.

 

Forecast (or estimated) figures for the 31/03/2015 fiscal term. 

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.61.88

UK Pound

1

Rs.97.02

Euro

1

Rs.76.13

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

DIV

 

 

Report Prepared by :

NIT

 

               

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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