MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

04.09.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ASK LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

3-6-18 Kanda-Jimbocho Chiyodaku Tokyo 101-0051

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2014

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

February 1975

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0100-01-063781

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufactures bearings: ball bearings, ball bushing units, shafts, feed screws, other (--100%)

 

 

No of Employees :

35

 

 

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

Yen 16.5 Million

Status :

Satisfactory

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

Litigation :

Clear

 

NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – June 01, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.03.2014)

Current Rating

(01.06.2014)

Japan

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low Risk

 

A2

Moderate Low Risk

 

B1

Moderate Risk

 

B2

Moderate 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 & address

 

ASK LTD

 

 

REGD NAME

 

KK A. S. K.

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

3-6-18 Kanda-Jimbocho Chiyodaku Tokyo 101-0051 JAPAN

Tel: 03-3265-5011     

Fax: 03-3265-1910

 

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

E-Mail address: (thru the URL)

 

ACTIVITIES:     Mfg of bearings

BRANCHES:     Osaka, Nagoya

OVERSEAS:     UK

FACTORIES:     Nagano

 

OFFICERS:       ISAO AKAMINE, PRES

                        Tadayoshi Aono, v pres

                       

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 900 M

PAYMENTSNO COMPLAINTS    CAPITAL           Yen 50 M

TREND SLOW                          WORTH            Yen 931 M       

STARTED         1975                             EMPLOYES      35

 

COMMENT:       MFR OF BEARINGS. FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

                       

                        MAX CREDIT LIMIT: ESTIMATED AT YEN 16.5 MILLION, ON 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS.

 

 

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established by Isao Tadayoshi in order to make most of his experience in the subject line of business.  Started in Nagano and moved the headquarters to Tokyo in 1999.  This is a specialized mfr of bearings: ball bearings, ball bushing units, shafts feed screws, other.  Goods are both imported and exported.  Exporting countries: Europe, USA, Asia/Oceania, other.  Clients include steel makers.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

Financials are disclosed only partially.

 

The sales volume for Mar/2014 fiscal term amounted to Yen 900 million, a 10% down from Yen 1,000 million in the previous term.  The net profit was posted at Yen 45 million, compared with Yen 50 million a year ago.

 

For the current term ending Mar 2015 the net profit is projected at Yen 50 million, on a 6% rise in turnover, to Yen 950 million.  The weaker Yen may raise import/export earnings in Yen terms.

 

The financial situation is considered FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 16.5 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:                                  Feb 1975

Regd No.:                                             0100-01-063781 (Tokyo-Chiyodaku)

Legal Status:                           Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:                              400,000 shares

Issued:                                     100,000 shares

Sum:                                        Yen 50 million

Major shareholders (%):           Isao Akamine (majority owned)

No. of shareholders:                5

 

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

 

 

OPERATION

           

Activities: Manufactures bearings: ball bearings, ball bushing units, shafts, feed screws, other (--100%)

Goods are both imported (UK, Germany, Italy, USA) and exported (Europe, Asia, China, Oceania, USA, other)

 

Clients: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Daiki Sangyo Co, Hikari Dendoki Co, Yuasa Trading Co, Toyota Industries Corp, Denso Corp, other 

No. of accounts: 300

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Daiwa Special Steel, Kyowa Mfg Co, Bosch-Texroth, Hep Comotion, other

 

Payment record: No Complaints

 

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

 

Bank References:

Okyo City Shinkin Bank (H/O)

Mizuho Bank (Kabutocho)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

 

(In Million Yen)

Terms Ending:

　

31/03/2015

31/03/2014

31/03/2013

31/03/2012

Annual Sales

　

950

900

1,000

1,300

Recur. Profit

　

..

..

..

..

Net Profit

　

50

45

50

55

Total Assets

　

　

N/A

N/A

N/A

Net Worth

　

　

931

886

836

Capital, Paid-Up

　

　

50

50

50

Div.P.Share(¥)

　

　

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

　

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

    S.Growth Rate

　

5.56

-10.00

-23.08

0.00

    Current Ratio

　

　

..

..

..

    N.Worth Ratio

　

　

..

..

..

    N.Profit/Sales

　

5.26

5.00

5.00

4.23

 

Notes: Financials are only partially disclosed.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency
Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.60.54

UK Pound

1

Rs.99.73

Euro

1

Rs.79.54

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

KAR

 

 

Report Prepared by :

TPT

 

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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