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Report Date : |
25.03.2014 |
IDENTIFICATION DETAILS
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Name : |
KINGSTONE LTD |
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Registered Office : |
1-12-3 Tokohji Kofu Yamanashi-Pref
400-0807 |
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Country : |
Japan |
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Financials (as on) : |
31.12.2013 |
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Date of Incorporation : |
April 1992 |
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Com. Reg. No.: |
(Yamanashi-Kofu)
000787 |
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Legal Form : |
Private Limited Company |
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Line of Business : |
importer and wholesaler
of polished diamonds and diamond jewelry. |
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No. of Employees |
01 |
RATING & COMMENTS
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MIRA’s Rating : |
B |
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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26-40 |
B |
Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively
below average. |
Small |
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Status : |
Moderate |
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Payment Behaviour : |
Slow |
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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 – december 01, 2013
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Country Name |
Previous Rating (30.09.2013) |
Current Rating (01.12.2013) |
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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 |
KINGSTONE LTD
YK Kingstone
1-12-3 Tokohji
Kofu Yamanashi-Pref 400-0807 JAPAN
Tel: 055-227-6224 Fax: 055-227-6222
URL: N/A
importer and wholesaler of polished diamonds and diamond jewelry.
Nil
(subcontracted)
MAKOTO
FUKUSHI, PRES
Hiromi
Fukushi, dir
Yen
Amount: In million Yen, unless otherwise
stated
FINANCES R/WEAK A/SALES Yen 40 M
PAYMENTSslow CAPITAL Yen 3 M
TREND SLOW WORTH Yen 25 M
STARTED 1992 EMPLOYES 1
IMPORTER
AND WHOLESALER OF DIAMONDS.
FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED RATJER WEAK BUT SHOULD BE GOOD FOR MODERATE BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.
The subject company was established by Makoto Fukushi in order to make most of his experience in the subject line of business. This is a family-based trading firm, operated from private residence, for importing and wholesaling polished diamonds and diamond jewelry. Diamonds are wholesaled and partially subcontracted mfg to local processors into diamond jewelry. Clients are local jewelry processors, jewelers, individual customers, other.
Financials are only partially disclosed. Profits are not disclosed and estimated only.
The sales volume for Dec/2012 fiscal term amounted to Yen 40 million, a 20% down from Yen 50 million in the previous term. The market and industry is down-pressed and consumer spending is sluggish. The net profit is estimated posted at a minimum amount post-taxes, similarly in the previous term.
For the term that ended Dec 2013 the net profit was projected at a minimum amount, on a 13% rise in turnover, to Yen 45 million. Final results are yet to be released.
The financial situation is considered RATHER WEAK but should be good for MODERATE business engagements.
Date Registered: Apr 1992
Regd No.: (Yamanashi-Kofu) 000787
Legal Status:
Private Limited Company (Yugen Kaisha)
Regd Capital: Yen
3 million
shareholders (%): Makoto Fukushi (83), Hiromi Fukushi
(17)
No. of shareholders: 2
Nothing
detrimental is known as to the commercial morality of executives.
Activities: Imports and wholesales polished diamonds, diamond jewelry (--100%) Diamonds are partially subcontracted mfg into jewelry to local jewelry processors.
Clients: [Jewelry processors, Jewelers] Tamura Shokai, Gem Select, L Jewelry, Sanpo, other.
No. of accounts: 100
Domestic areas of activities: Centered in Yamanashi-Pref extending into Tokyo.
Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Shrenuj & Co Ltd (80%), other.
Payment record: slow
Location: Business area in Kofu City. Office premises at the caption address are owned by M Fukushi as his private residence and maintained satisfactorily.
Bank References:
Yamanashi Shinkin Bank (H/O)
Resona Bank (Kofu)
Relations: Money deposits & transfers only
(In Million Yen)
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Terms Ending: |
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31/12/2013 |
31/12/2012 |
31/12/2011 |
31/12/2010 |
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Annual
Sales |
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45 |
40 |
50 |
45 |
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Recur.
Profit |
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.. |
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Net
Profit |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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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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25 |
25 |
25 |
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Capital,
Paid-Up |
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3 |
3 |
3 |
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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 |
12.50 |
-20.00 |
11.11 |
-43.75 |
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Current Ratio |
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N.Worth Ratio |
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N.Profit/Sales |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
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Notes:
Financials are only partially disclosed.
Profits are not disclosed and estimated only.
Forecast
(or estimated) figures for the 31/12/2013 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.60.70 |
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UK Pound |
1 |
Rs.100.11 |
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Euro |
1 |
Rs.83.81 |
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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