MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

12.09.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Correct Name :

MARUBENI CORPORATION

 

 

Registered Office :

1-4-2 Ohtemachi Chiyodaku Tokyo 100-8088

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2014

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

December 1949

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0100-01-008776 (Tokyo-Chiyodaku)

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject is a General Trading House

 

Subject operates through following divisions

·         Energy Division

·         Foods Division

·         Metals & Resources Division

·         Chemicals Division

·         Transportation & Industrial Machinery Division

·         Plant, Ship & Infrastructure Projects Division

·         Materials & Paper/Pulp Division, others

·         Overseas operations

 

 

No. of Employees

38,662

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

Yen 228,618.0 Million

Status :

Good

Payment Behaviour :

Regular 

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 – 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 CORPORATION

 

REGD NAME:    Marubeni KK

 

MAIN OFFICE:  1-4-2 Ohtemachi Chiyodaku Tokyo 100-8088 JAPAN

Tel: 03-3282-2111     Fax: 03-3282-2331

 

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

 

ACTIVITIES  

 

A general trading house

 

 

BRANCHES   

 

Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, other (Tot 10 domestic)

 

 

OVERSEAS   

 

56 overseas branches & offices; 33 overseas corporate subsidiaries with 64 offices for a total of 120 offices in 65 countries/areas.

 

 

CHIEF EXEC 

 

FUMIYA KOKUBU, PRES & CEO

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY    

 

FINANCES        FAIR                 A/SALES          Yen 10,509,088 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR         CAPITAL           Yen 262,686 M

TREND             STEADY           WORTH            Yen 1,188,379 M

STARTED         1949                 EMPLOYES      38,662

 

COMMENT    

 

GENERAL TRADING HOUSE, CORE OF FUYO GROUP FIRMS. 

FINANCIAL SITUATION COSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS

                       

Max credit limit: Yen 228.618.0 Million, 30 Days Normal Terms.

 

Business

Terms Ending

Annual Sales*

R.Profit*

N.Profit*

S.Growth

Net Worth*

   Results:

31/03/2010

7,965,055

166,427

95,312

(%)

799,746

(Consolidated)

31/03/2011

9,020,468

207,217

136,541

13.25

831,730

 

31/03/2012

10,584,393

260,983

172,125

17.34

915,770

 

31/03/2013

10,509,088

247,543

205,696

-0.71

1,188,379

 

31/03/2014

13,500,000

250,000

210,000

28.46

..

Notes: Unit: in Million Yen

Forecast (or estimated) figures for 31/03/2014 fiscal term

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

This is one of the leading general trading house, originated in Osaka as a textile merchant, with its roots same as the present Itochu Corp, actually a breakaway from the same roots.  Strong in areas of grain, machinery, industrial plants, chemicals & communications.  Tops in pulps & paper.  Well-experienced in domestic construction operations, including housing.  Also maintains a strong presence in grain trading.  Recently strength being focused on information communications sector entering satellite broadcasting thru CATV network.  Developing & producing uranium at mine in Kazakhstan, jointly with Tokyo Electric Power & others, having right to obtain 2,000 tons/year with 60% equity share.  Acquired electric power holding company in Caribbean area at cost of some Yen 70 billion.  Tied up with largest grain reserve operation group firm in China to expand local supply of raw material soybeans and rapeseeds.  In China, making 30% capital participation in wastewater treatment plant construction/operation firm in preparation for central government’s plan to improve sewerages in urban areas.  In grain division, trying up with national oil extraction firm to take in surging soybean demand in China.  The firm acquired Chile’s third largest private sector waterworks business jointly with Innovation Network Corp of Japan.  It will further seek acquisitions in South America via the firm.  Chile’s Esperanza Mine, where the firm has a 30% stake, started shipments in Jan 2011.  The firm acquired the third-largest grain firm in the US in Sept 2012 at a cost of Yen 280 billion, making the company one of the world’s largest grain traders.

 

           

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The sales volume for Mar/2013 fiscal term amounted to Yen 10,509,088 million, a 0.7% down from Yen 10,584,393 million in the previous term.  The recurring profit was posted at Yen 247,543 million and the net profit at Yen 205,696 million, respectively, compared with Yen 260,983 million recurring profit, and Yen 172,125 million net profit, respectively, a year ago.

 

(Apr/Dec/2013 results): Sales Yen 9m783,308 million (up 26.1%), operating profits Yen 192,787 million (up 3.3%), recurring profits Yen 163,256 million (up 52.0%), net profit Yen 300,051 million (up 95.2%).  (% compared with the corresponding period a year ago.) 

 

For the current term ending Mar 2014 the recurring profit is projected at Yen 250,000 million and the net profit at Yen 210,000 million, respectively, on a 26.5% up in turnover, to Yen 13,500,000 million.  The bought-out US grains firm is struggling more than anticipated, and net profit contribution will fall to zero.  But electric power IPP and automobile financing businesses are growing.  The weaker than expected Yen is also pushing up overseas earnings, and  net profit will approach a new high.

 

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

 

 

REGISTRATION

           

Date Registered:          Dec 1949

Regd No.:          0100-01-008776 (Tokyo-Chiyodaku)

Legal Status:   Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:      4,300 million shares

Issued:             1,737,940,900 shares

Sum:                 Yen 262,686 million

           

Major shareholders (%): Master Trust Bank of Japan T (4.5), Japan Trustee Services T (4.1), Sompo Japan Ins (2.9), JP Morgan Chase Bank (2.7), Japan Trustee Services T9 (2.7), Meiji Yasuda Life Ins (2.4), Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Ins (1.8), Mizuho Bank (1.7), Nippon Life Ins (1.4); foreign owners (30.1)

           

No. of shareholders: 116,331

 

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

 

Managements: Teruo Asada, ch; Fumiya Kokubu, pres; Shigeru Yamazoe, s/mgn dir; Mitsuru Akiyoshi, s/mgn dir; Yutaka Nomura, s/mgn dir; Daisuke Okada, mgn dir; Shoji Kuwayama, mgn dir; Kazuaki Tanaka, mgn dir; Yukihiko Matsumura, mgn dir; Masami Kakinoki, mgn dir

          

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

 

Related companies: Marubeni Energy, Marubeni Nisshin Feed, Marubeni Pulp & Paper, other

           

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: General trading house for import, export and wholesale of:

 

(Sales breakdown by Divisions):

 

Energy Division (31%): oil & gas exploration & production (E&P), LNG projects, nuclear fuels from Kazakhstan, naphtha trading, LPG, other; engaged in Peru LNG project, promoting Kazakhstan uranium mine project;

 

Foods Division (21%): production & trading of food-related products, including livestock feed & fodder, grain, soybeans, wheat, sugar, processed foods, beverages & related ingredients, commercial foods & agricultural & marine products, frozen/chilled foods; engaged in midstream/downstream operations with Daiei Inc, Maruetsu Inc (--supermarket chains) as subsidiaries;

Metals & Resources Division (7%): invests in metals & mineral resources development, including the mining of steelmaking raw materials, coal & nonferrous metals, smelting of aluminum, steel-making raw materials, thermal coal for power utilities & general industries, nonferrous ingots, electronics materials, recycling & new energy businesses;

 

Chemicals Division (10%): basic chemicals (olefins & synthetic fiber intermediates), petrochemical products (vinyl alkali products & polymers), inorganic chemicals (salt, sulfur, agrochemicals, specialty chemicals, electronic materials (LCD, semiconductor-related products; engaged in synthetic rubber business in China;

 

Transportation & Industrial Machinery Division (3%): aircraft, aero engines, helicopters, defense systems, automotives, construction & agricultural machinery, automotive production lines, pulp & paper machinery, semiconductor & DVD production machinery, precision machine tools, printing machinery, visual inspection systems, food packaging machines, chemical machinery & new energy-related systems;

 

Plant, Ship & Infrastructure Projects Division (6%): plant machinery & equipment (oil & gas, steel & cement), infrastructure (rail transport, airports, water supply, sewage) projects, shipbuilding & related equipment, sale & purchase of used vessels, textile machinery & related equipment;

 

Materials & Paper/Pulp Division, others (22%): afforestation operations, wood chips, pulp & wastepaper, paper & paperboards, natural rubber, rubber products, leather, footwear, fitness equipment & other sporting goods, timber & plywood, other; engaged in development recycled paper business, pulp production plant in Indonesia, afforestation & wood chip production in Brazil; Lifestyle Division, Real estate Development Division, Iron & Steel Strategies & Coordination Division, Abu Dhabi Trade House Project Division, Overseas Operations, other

 

Overseas operations (30%)

 

Clients: [Mfrs, electric powers, wholesalers] Tokyo Electric Power, Chubu Electric Power, Nissan Motors, Showa Denko, Idemitsu Kosan, JFE Steel, Uniqlo, Daio Paper Corp, other.

No. of accounts: 3,000

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Nissan Motors, Showa Denko, Nippon Paper, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Idemitsu Kosan, Komatsu Ltd, other.

 

Payment record: Regular

 

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

 

Bank References:

Mizuho Bank (Ohtemachi)

MUFG (H/O)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

 

FINANCES

 

(In Million Yen)

FINANCES: (Consolidated in million yen)

 

　

　

Terms Ending:

31/03/2014

31/03/2013

INCOME STATEMENT

 

 

 

  Annual Sales

　

13,633,520

10,674,395

 

  Cost of Sales

12,982,457

10,334,747

 

      GROSS PROFIT

651,063

539,648

 

  Selling & Adm Costs

493,601

411,225

 

      OPERATING PROFIT

157,462

128,423

 

  Non-Operating P/L

78,911

28,831

 

      RECURRING PROFIT

236,373

157,254

　

      NET PROFIT

213,286

134,508

BALANCE SHEET

 

 

 

 

  Cash

　

665,498

865,592

 

  Receivables

 

1,414,045

1,320,305

 

  Inventory

 

778,683

580,002

 

  Securities, Marketable

0

949

 

  Other Current Assets

452,800

407,538

 

      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

3,311,026

3,174,386

 

  Property & Equipment

1,175,046

782,112

 

  Intangibles

 

350,443

118,789

 

  Investments, Other Fixed Assets

2,418,865

2,040,496

 

      TOTAL ASSETS

7,255,380

6,115,783

 

  Payables

 

1,443,064

1,233,642

 

  Short-Term Bank Loans

482,904

482,564

 

　

 

　

　

 

  Other Current Liabs

719,718

637,716

 

      TOTAL CURRENT LIABS

2,645,686

2,353,922

 

  Debentures

 

　

　

 

  Long-Term Bank Loans

2,699,461

2,271,066

 

  Reserve for Retirement Allw

69,014

67,606

 

  Other Debts

　

308,033

220,181

 

      TOTAL LIABILITIES

5,722,194

4,912,775

 

      MINORITY INTERESTS

 

 

 

Common stock

262,686

262,686

 

Additional paid-in capital

154,054

153,874

 

Retained earnings

701,906

550,841

 

Evaluation p/l on investments/securities

120,738

122,996

 

Others

 

295,140

113,498

 

Treasury stock, at cost

(1,338)

(887)

 

      TOTAL S/HOLDERS` EQUITY

1,533,186

1,203,008

　

      TOTAL EQUITIES

7,255,380

6,115,783

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

 

Terms ending:

31/03/2014

31/03/2013

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

　

291,188

6,115,783

 

Cash Flows from Investment Activities

-706,585

-192,825

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

196,779

111,585

　

Cash, Bank Deposits at the Term End

　

665,498

865,592

ANALYTICAL RATIOS            Terms ending:

31/03/2014

31/03/2013

 

 

Net Worth (S/Holders' Equity)

1,533,186

1,203,008

 

 

Current Ratio (%)

125.15

134.86

 

 

Net Worth Ratio (%)

21.13

19.67

 

 

Recurring Profit Ratio (%)

1.73

1.47

 

 

Net Profit Ratio (%)

1.56

1.26

 

 

Return On Equity (%)

13.91

11.18

 

           

 

           


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency
Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.60.19

UK Pound

1

Rs.98.65

Euro

1

Rs.78.63

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

DIV

 

 

Report Prepared by :

NIS

 

               

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

--

 

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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