MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

10.06.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

TSUTSUMI JEWELRY CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

4-24-26 Chuo Warabi City Saitama-Pref 335-0004

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2014

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

June, 1973

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0300-01-021115 (Saitama-Warabi)

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing, retail, wholesale of jewelry

 

 

No. of Employees :

1,182

 

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 – March 31, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2013)

Current Rating

(31.03.2014)

Japan

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low Risk

 

A2

Moderately Low Risk

 

B1

Moderate Risk

 

B2

Moderately High Risk

 

C1

High Risk

 

C2

Very High Risk

 

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

 

TSUTSUMI JEWELRY CO LTD

 

REGD NAME:   KK Tsutsumi

MAIN OFFICE:  4-24-26 Chuo Warabi City Saitama-Pref 335-0004 JAPAN

                        Tel: 048-431-5111    

Fax: 048-431-5524

 

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

E-Mail address: info@tsutsumi.co.jp

 

 

ACTIVITIES  

 

Mfg, retail, wholesale of jewelry

 

 

STORE(S)

 

183 (Tokyo Area-own managed stores)

 

 

FACTORIES  

 

At the caption address (2), Gunma

 

 

CHIEF EXEC 

 

SATOSHI TAGAI, PRES

 

 

Yen Amount

 

In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 


SUMMARY    

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 27,549 M

PAYMENTS      SLOW BUT CORRECT   CAPITAL           Yen 13,098 M

TREND             UP                                WORTH            Yen 78,327 M

STARTED         1973                             EMPLOYES      1,182

 

 

COMMENT

 

MFR, RETAILER & WHOLESALER SPECIALIZING IN JEWELRY. 

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

 

Business

Terms Ending

Annual Sales*

R.Profit*

N.Profit*

S.Growth

Net Worth*

   Results:

31/03/2011

26,296

2,952

1,617

(%)

73,869

(Consolidated)

31/03/2012

30,960

3,909

1,979

17.74

75,331

31/03/2013

26,298

3,627

2,187

-15.06

77,096

31/03/2014

27,549

3,736

229

4.76

78,327

31/03/2015

24,000

3,000

1,850

-12.88

..

*.. Unit: Million Yen

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

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

The subject company was established by Seiji Tsutsumi originally as Tsutsumi Precious Metals & Crafts Co Ltd, and renamed as captioned in 1988.  This is an integrated jewelry company with a fully combined production & distribution system: from gem purchasing to jewelry mfg, retailing & wholesaling.  A major retailer of jewelry & precious metals, operating a total 182 outlets, more than 100 directly-run stores centrally in the greater-Tokyo region.  With start-up of product management center in Mar 1997, escalating new products development efforts and reducing inventory risks.  Known for quick response to market needs and immediately reflects them in designs & processing.  95% of the products are retailed at its own stores, with 5% wholesaled to department stores, chain stores, jewelry stores, other.  Integrating wallpaper production firms under 2 firms aimed at efficient structure.  In Dec 2000, founded Tsutsumi Scholarship Foundation.  The company plans to open its first store in Tokushima offering limited products and daily discount sales, and focus also on online sales.  It should actively recruit contract staff with the aim of expanding the store network.  The firm created a Facebook page, aiming to attract customers, and will step up mid-career recruits to broaden business scope.  It will introduce limited-season products, and reinforce mail-order sales.  The firm aims to attract customers with broadened after-services, including repairs and cleaning.  It will increase the pace of product development leveraging the integrated manufacturing and sales structure.

           

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The sales volume for Mar/2014 fiscal term amounted to Yen 27,549 million, a 4.8% up from Yen 26,298 million in the previous term.  Opened eight new stores and closures at four.  Coin sales grew.  Operating profits recovered, backed by closure of unprofitable stores.  The recurring profit was posted at Yen 3,736 million and the net profit at Yen 2,297 million, compared with Yen 3,627 million recurring profit and Yen 2,187 million net profit a year ago.

For the current term ending Mar 2015 the recurring profit is projected at Yen 3,000 million and the net profit at Yen 1,850 million, on a 12.9% fall in turnover, to Yen 24,000 million.  2.7% rise in turnover, to Yen 27,000 million. 

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

 

 

REGISTRATION

           

Date Registered:  Jun 1973

Regd No.:            0300-01-021115 (Saitama-Warabi)

Legal Status:        Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:          40 million shares

Issued:                20,080,480 shares

Sum:                   Yen 13,098 million

 

Major shareholders (%): Seiji Tsutsumi (48.4), Shizuko Tsutsumi (6.3), State Street Bank & Trust (5.9), Tsutsumi Scholarship Found (4.9), , CBNYDFA Int’l Cap Value P (3.9), Japan Trustee Services T (2.5), State Street Bank & Trust 505044 (1.4), State Street Bank & Trust 505103 (1.4), JP Morgan Chase Bank 385166 (1.3), CBNYDFA Int’l Corp Value P (1.3); foreign owners (26.3)

 

No. of shareholders: 2,278

 

Listed on the S/Exchange (s) of: Tokyo

 

Managements: Seiji Tsutsumi, ch; Satoshi Tagai, pres; Keizo Fujieda, v pres; Katsumi Shindo, dir; Katsumi Okano, dir; Mitsuo Ohtomo; dir; Koji Shidatsu, dir; Atsuhide Mizutani, dir

 

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

 

                       

OPERATION

 

Activities: Retails & wholesales jewelry, operating a total 183 jewelry chain stores centrally in greater-Tokyo regions:

 

(Sales breakdown by divisions): Rings (37%), necklaces & bracelets (34%), personal       goods (15%), others (14%). 

Retail (95%); wholesale (5%).  Goods are imported through trading houses.

 

            Clients: Consumers, department stores, jewelry stores, chain stores, supermarkets, other

            No. of accounts: Unavailable

            Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

            Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Marubeni Corp, Sumitomo Materials, Sojitz Corp, etc.

            Imports from: USA, Belgium, Israel, India & Thailand.

 

Payment record: Slow but correct

 

Location: Business area in Warabi City, Saitama-Pref.  Office premises at the caption address are owned and maintained satisfactorily.

 

Bank References:

                        SMBC (Akabane)

                        MUFG (Warabi)

                        Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES (In Million Yen)

 

FINANCES: (Consolidated in million yen)

 

 

Terms Ending:

31/03/2014

31/03/2013

INCOME STATEMENT

  Annual Sales

 

27,549

26,298

  Cost of Sales

13,434

12,206

      GROSS PROFIT

14,115

14,091

  Selling & Adm Costs

10,496

10,603

      OPERATING PROFIT

3,618

3,487

  Non-Operating P/L

118

140

      RECURRING PROFIT

3,736

3,627

 

      NET PROFIT

229

2,187

BALANCE SHEET

  Cash

 

41,580

39,894

  Receivables

1,787

1,615

  Inventory

18,828

19,121

  Securities, Marketable

 

 

  Other Current Assets

448

514

      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

62,643

61,144

  Property & Equipment

12,594

12,767

  Intangibles

773

564

  Investments, Other Fixed Assets

5,090

5,156

      TOTAL ASSETS

81,100

79,631

  Payables

370

219

  Short-Term Bank Loans

145

63

 

 

 

  Other Current Liabs

2,051

2,041

      TOTAL CURRENT LIABS

2,566

2,323

  Debentures

 

 

  Long-Term Bank Loans

 

 

  Reserve for Retirement Allw

 

 

  Other Debts

 

207

211

      TOTAL LIABILITIES

2,773

2,534

      MINORITY INTERESTS

Common stock

13,098

13,098

Additional paid-in capital

15,707

15,707

Retained earnings

49,317

48,123

Evaluation p/l on investments/securities

221

183

Others

1

1

Treasury stock, at cost

(17)

(16)

      TOTAL S/HOLDERS` EQUITY

78,327

77,096

 

      TOTAL EQUITIES

81,100

79,631

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

Terms ending:

31/03/2014

31/03/2013

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

2,941

2,112

Cash Flows from Investment Activities

-150

-2

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

-1,104

-522

 

Cash, Bank Deposits at the Term End

 

41,580

39,894

ANALYTICAL RATIOS            Terms ending:

31/03/2014

31/03/2013

Net Worth (S/Holders' Equity)

78,327

77,096

Current Ratio (%)

2441.27

2632.11

Net Worth Ratio (%)

96.58

96.82

Recurring Profit Ratio (%)

13.56

13.79

Net Profit Ratio (%)

0.83

8.32

Return On Equity (%)

0.29

2.84

 


DIAMOND INDUSTRY – INDIA

 

-            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.

-            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.

-            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.

-            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.

-            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.

-            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.

-            Excerpts from Times of India dated 30th October 2010 is as under –

 

-            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.

 

-            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

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.59.06

UK Pound

1

Rs.99.35

Euro

1

Rs.80.62

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

DIV

 

 

Report Prepared by :

NNA

 

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

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NB

New Business

 

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Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                  Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                   Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

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