MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

17.10.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

NIPPON SHIKIZAI INC

 

 

Registered Office :

5-3-13 Mita Minatoku Tokyo 108-0073

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

28.02.2014

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

March 1957

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of pigments & facial cosmetics

 

 

No. of Employees :

328

 

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 :

No complaints 

 

 

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

 

NIPPON SHIKIZAI INC

REGD NAME:   Nihon Shikizai Kogyo Kenkyusho KK

MAIN OFFICE:  5-3-13 Mita Minatoku Tokyo 108-0073 JAPAN

      Tel: 03-3456-0561     Fax: 03-3798-2387

 

URL:                 http://www.shikizai.com/

E-Mail address: info@shikizai.com

 

 

ACTIVITIES  

 

Contract mfg (OEM) of cosmetics

 

 

BRANCHES   

 

Zama (Kanagawa)

 

 

FACTORY(IES)   

 

Zama (Kanagawa), Osaka, Tsukuba (Tot 4);

France (Thepenier Pharma Industries SA)

 

 

CHIEF EXEC 

 

KOJI OKUMURA, PRES

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY    

 

FINANCES        FAIR                  A/SALES       Yen 7,302 M

PAYMENTSNo Complaints         CAPITAL        Yen 552 M

TREND UP                     WORTH         Yen 1,869 M

STARTED         1957                  EMPLOYES   328

 


COMMENT:   

 

OEM MFR OF COSMETICS. 

FINANCIAL SITUATION COSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

                                         

                        Unit: In Million Yen

Forecast (or estimated) figures for 28/02/2015 fiscal term

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

The subject company was established originally as mfr of pigments & facial cosmetics.  Since incorporated, switched the mainstay to OEM mfg of cosmetics.  Strong mainly in makeup products, including lipstick, eye shadow, foundation, etc.  Proposes product development planning for mfrs.  Produces non-pharmaceutical products, too.  In 2000, acquired Thepenier Pharma Industrie SA, Paris, France, as a subsidiary.  In Mar 2003, set up a plant for mfg makeup products at the site.  Ranked 4th as cosmetic contract mfr in Japan.  Also produces non-pharmaceutical products (quasi drug products), other

           

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

            The sales volume for Feb/2014 fiscal term amounted to Yen 7,302 million, a 4.3% up from Yen 7,002 million in the previous term.  Sales of lipsticks, others in Japan increased.  Sales of skincare goods and quasi drugs were robust in France.  The weaker Yen also contributed.  The recurring profit was posted at Yen 116 million and the net profit at Yen 89 million, respectively, compared with Yen 166 million recurring profit and Yen 74 million net profit, respectively, a year ago. 

 

            (Mar/Aug/2014 results): Sales Yen 3,665 million (up 4.2%), operating loss Yen 112 million (previously Yen 66 million profit), recurring loss Yen 144 million (previously Yen 51 million profit), net loss Yen 132 million (previously Yen 24 million profit).  (% & figures as compared with the corresponding period a year ago). 

           

            For the current term ending Feb 2015 the recurring profit is projected at 20 million and the net profit at Yen 10 million, respectively, on a 6.8% rise in turnover, to Yen 7,800 million.

 

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


                                      

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered: Mar 1957

Legal Status:       Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:         13 million shares

Issued:                4,318,444 shares

Sum:                   Yen 552 million

           

Major shareholders (%): Cattle Saison Co (28.9), Koji Okumura (14.5), Brastsheave Co (3.8), Hanayo Okumura (3.6), Tomiko Iijima (2.7), Akihiro Shimizu (2.3), Yuka Okumura (1.7), Chika Nakano (1.6), Yumiko Okumura (1.4), Kayoko Okumura (1.4); foreign owners (0.1)

           

No. of shareholders: 688

 

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

 

Managements: Koji Okumura, pres; Yasuhiko Tsuchiya, mgn dir; Akira Otaguro, mgn dir; Hanayo Okumura, dir; Hidehiko Hosokawa, dir; Jun Takigawa, dir; Tatsuya Sotomura, dir; Izumi Sasaki, dir

 

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

 

Related companies: Thepenier Pharma Industrie SA (France)

 

 

OPERATION

           

Activities: Cosmetic mfr on OEM basis: foundation, eye shadow, rouge, lipsticks, lip creams, moisturizers & UV crease, other (85%), pharmaceuticals & others (15%).

Overseas Sales Ratio (17%)     

 

Clients: [Mfrs, wholesalers] El APSC (10.1%), Fujifilm, other

No. of accounts: 500

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Yoshino Kogyosho, Yoshida Pharmaceutical, Miyoshi Kasei, Sanyei Corp, Nishimine Chemical Ind, other

 

Payment record: no complaints

 

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

 

Bank References:

SMBC (Azabu)

Shoko Chukin Bank (Fukagawa)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

 

 (In Million Yen)

FINANCES: (Consolidated in million yen)

 

 

 

Terms Ending:

28/02/2014

28/02/2013

INCOME STATEMENT

 

 

  Annual Sales

 

7,302

7,002

 

  Cost of Sales

6,074

5,788

 

      GROSS PROFIT

1,227

1,213

 

  Selling & Adm Costs

1,081

1,020

 

      OPERATING PROFIT

146

193

 

  Non-Operating P/L

-30

-27

 

      RECURRING PROFIT

116

166

 

      NET PROFIT

89

74

BALANCE SHEET

 

 

  Cash

 

950

571

 

  Receivables

1,547

1,708

 

  Inventory

966

995

 

  Securities, Marketable

 

 

 

  Other Current Assets

301

187

 

      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

3,764

3,461

 

  Property & Equipment

3,976

3,296

 

  Intangibles

257

193

 

  Investments, Other Fixed Assets

362

295

 

      TOTAL ASSETS

8,359

7,245

 

  Payables

929

858

 

  Short-Term Bank Loans

1,511

1,715

 

 

 

 

 

  Other Current Liabs

1,285

1,035

 

      TOTAL CURRENT LIABS

3,725

3,608

 

  Debentures

 

99

 

  Long-Term Bank Loans

2,294

1,501

 

  Reserve for Retirement Allw

88

81

 

  Other Debts

 

383

305

 

      TOTAL LIABILITIES

6,490

5,594

 

      MINORITY INTERESTS

 

 

Common stock

552

552

 

Additional paid-in capital

781

781

 

Retained earnings

418

371

 

Evaluation p/l on investments/securities

65

34

 

Others

55

(85)

 

Treasury stock, at cost

(2)

(2)

 

      TOTAL S/HOLDERS` EQUITY

1,869

1,651

 

      TOTAL EQUITIES

8,359

7,245

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

 

 

Terms ending:

28/02/2014

28/02/2013

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

693

196

 

Cash Flows from Investment Activities

-593

-762

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

271

317

 

Cash, Bank Deposits at the Term End

 

814

435

ANALYTICAL RATIOS            Terms ending:

28/02/2014

28/02/2013

 

Net Worth (S/Holders' Equity)

1,869

1,651

 

Current Ratio (%)

101.05

95.93

 

Net Worth Ratio (%)

22.36

22.79

 

Recurring Profit Ratio (%)

1.59

2.37

 

Net Profit Ratio (%)

1.22

1.06

 

 

Return On Equity (%)

4.76

4.48

 

 

           


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.61.48

UK Pound

1

Rs.98.24

Euro

1

Rs.78.66

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

RAS

 

 

Report Prepared by :

PDT

 

               

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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