MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

337682

Report Date :

21.08.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

FRIENDS FOOD EXPORT CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

51/3 Moo 8, T. Bangkrachao, A. Muang, Samutsakorn 74000

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2014

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

18.08.1998

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0745541001106

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Exporter of Frozen Fresh and Sea Water Animals.

 

 

No. of Employees :

150

 

 

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:

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 – March 31, 2015

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2014)

Current Rating

(31.03.2015)

Thailand

A2

A2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

THAILAND - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

With a well-developed infrastructure, a free-enterprise economy, and generally pro-investment policies Thailand has historically had a strong economy due in part to competitive industrial and agriculture exports - mostly electronics, agricultural commodities, automobiles and parts, and processed foods. The economy experienced slow growth and declining exports in 2014, in part due to domestic political turmoil and sluggish global demand. With full employment, Thailand attracts an estimated 2-4 million migrant workers from neighboring countries, and faces labor shortages. Following the May 2014 coup d’tat, tourism decreased 6-7% but is beginning to recover. The household debt to GDP ratio is over 80%. The Thai government in 2013 implemented a nation-wide 300 baht ($10) per day minimum wage policy and deployed new tax reforms designed to lower rates on middle-income earners. The Thai baht has remained stable.

 

Source : CIA


Company Name

 

FRIENDS FOOD EXPORT CO., LTD.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS              :           51/3  MOO  8,  T. BANGKRACHAO,  A. MUANG,

                                                                        SAMUTSAKORN  74000,  THAILAND

TELEPHONE                                        :           [66]   34  869-167-8

FAX                                                      :           [66]   34  839-847

E-MAIL  ADDRESS                               :           friendsfoodltd@hotmail.com

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

 

ESTABLISHED                        :           1998

REGISTRATION  NO.                           :           0745541001106

TAX  ID  NO.                                         :           3751023021

CAPITAL REGISTERED                        :           BHT.   14,000,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                :           BHT.   14,000,000

SHAREHOLDER’S  PROPORTION        :           THAI              :   51.00%

                                                                        PAKISTANI  :   49.00%

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE             :           DECEMBER   31            

LEGAL  STATUS                                  :           PRIVATE  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                         :           MR. MUHAMMED  ILYAS,  PAKISTANI

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

 

NO.  OF  STAFF                                   :           150

LINES  OF  BUSINESS             :           FROZEN  FRESH  AND  SEA  WATER   ANIMALS

                                                                        MANUFACTURER  AND  EXPORTER

                                                                         

 

CORPORATE PROFILE

 

OPERATING  TREND                            :           STABLE                       

PRESENT  SITUATION             :           OPERATING  NORMALLY                     

REPUTATION                                       :           GOOD  WITH  NORMAL  BUSINESS  ENGAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT STANDARD                  :           MANAGEMENT  WITH  FAIR  PERFORMANCE              

 

 


HISTORY

 

The  subject  was  established  on  August  18,  1998  as  a  private  limited  company  under  the  registered  name FRIENDS  FOOD  EXPORT CO.,  LTD., by  Thai  and  Pakistani  groups,     with  the  business  objective  to  manufacture  processed  frozen,  fresh  and  sea  water  animals  for  export.  It  currently  employs    approximately  150   staff.  

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  is  51/3  Moo  8,  T. Bangkrachao,  A. Muang, 

Samutsakorn  74000,  and  this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.  

 

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr. Muhammed  Ilyas

 

Pakistani

60

Mr. Masood  Parvez

 

Pakistani

47

Mr. Raja  Haroon  Ilyas

 

Pakistani

27

 

 

AUTHORIZED PERSON

 

Anyone  of  the  above  directors  can  sign  on  behalf  of  the  subject  with  company’s  affixed.

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr. Muhammed  Ilyas   is  the  Managing  Director.

He  is  Pakistani  nationality  with  the  age  of  60  years  old.  

 

 

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

 

The  subject  is  engaged  in  manufacturing  and  exporting  various  kinds  of  processed  frozen,  fresh  and  sea  water  animals,  such  as  fish,  crabs,  shell  fish,  shrimps,  squids,  as  well  as  dry  fish  products.

 

 

PURCHASE

100%  of  the  products  is  purchased  from  local  fisheries  and  suppliers.

 

 

SALES 

100%  of  the  products  is  exported  to Pakistan,  Hong Kong,  India,  Japan  and  the  countries  in  Middle  East and Europe.

 

 

SUBSIDIARY AND AFFILIATED COMPANY

 

The  subject  is  not  found  to  have  any  subsidiary  or  affiliated  company  here  in  Thailand.

 

 

LITIGATION

 

Bankruptcy  and  Receivership

There  are  no  litigation  on  bankruptcy  and  receivership  cases  filed  against  the  subject  found  at  Legal  Execution  Department  for  the  past  five  years.

 

Others

There  are  no  legal  suits  filed  against  the  subject  according  to past  two  years.

 

 

CREDIT  

 

Sales  are  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60 days.

Exports  are  against  T/T.

 

 

BANKING

 

The  banker’s  name  was  not  disclosed.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject   employs  approximately  150  staff.  

 

 

LOCATION DETAILS

 

The  premise  is  rented  for  administrative  office,  factory  and  cold  storage  at  the  heading  address.  Premise  is  located  in  provincial.

 

 


COMMENT

 

The subject  is  a  manufacturer  and  exporter  of  frozen,  fresh  and  sea  water  animals.  Consumption  of  food  products  in  world  market  remains  strong  and  stable  growth.   Its  business  has  continued  growing  despite  overall  world  economy  remains  slow  recovering.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  registered at Bht. 4,000,000  divided  into  40,000 shares  of  Bht. 100   each  with  fully  paid.

 

The  capital  was  increased  later  as  follows:

 

            Bht.    8,000,000  on  November  7,  2005

            Bht.  14,000,000  on  June  10,  2008

 

The  latest  registered  capital  was  increased  to  Bht. 14,000,000  divided  into 140,000   shares  of  Bht. 100  each  with  fully  paid.

 

 

THE SHAREHOLDERS LISTED WERE

[as  at  April  30,  2015]

 

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Mr. Muhammed  Ilyas

Nationality:  Pakistani

Address     :  51/3  Moo  8,  T. Bangkrachao,  A. Muang,

                     Samutsakorn  

40,000

28.57

Mrs. Rungaroon  Songchim

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  119/74  Moo  2,  Bangsaothong,

                     Samutprakarn  

31,400

22.43

Ms. Saranvalai  Suadech

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  33/16  Moo  7,  T. Chaimongkol,  A. Muang,

                     Samutsakorn

20,000

14.29

Mrs. Nuengruthai  Chantaburi

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  89/1  Moo  7,  T. Thaphor,  A. Muang,

                     Pichit

20,000

14.29

Mr. Masood  Parvez

Nationality:  Pakistani

Address     :  51/3  Moo  8,  T. Bangkrachao,  A. Muang,

                     Samutsakorn    

16,100

11.50

Mr. Raja  Haroon  Ilyas

Nationality:  Pakistani

Address     :  51/3  Moo  8,  T. Bangkrachao,  A. Muang,

                     Samutsakorn    

12,500

8.92

 

Total  Shareholders  :   6

 

 

Share Structure 

[as  at  April  30,  2015]

 

Nationality

Shareholders

No. of  Share

% Shares

 

 

 

 

Thai

3

71,400

51.00

Foreign - Pakistani

3

68,600

49.00

 

Total

 

6

 

140,000

 

100.00

 

 

NAME OF AUDITOR & CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT NO.

 

Ms. Supichaya  Sukwattanawit  No.  9364

 

 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial figures  published  as  at  December  31,  2014,  2013  &  2012  were:

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                

Current Assets

2014

2013

2012

 

 

 

 

Cash  and Cash Equivalents      

99,213.96

72,734.25

430,561.55

Short-term Investment

224,218.83

224,218.83

-

Trade  Accounts  &  Other  Receivable 

14,370,491.83

9,401,833.05

14,450,068.38

Short-term Loans to Person or Related

-

23,550,000.00

-

Advance Receipt  for Goods

12,700,000.00

-

-

Inventories     

2,666,026.00

932,505.00

729,871.50

Other  Current  Assets                  

193,307.42

452,545.11

360,229.12

 

 

 

 

Total  Current  Assets                

30,253,258.04

34,633,836.24

15,970,730.55

 

Long-term Loans

 

-

 

-

 

13,207,000.00

Fixed Assets

25,844,116.90

36,496,509.67

41,494,667.55

Other  Non - current  Assets                    

202,000.00

202,000.00

202,000.00

 

Total  Assets                 

 

56,299,374.94

 

71,332,345.91

 

70,874,398.10

 

 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY [BAHT]

 

Current Liabilities

2014

2013

2012

 

 

 

 

Bank Overdraft & Short-term Loan

  From Financial Institutions

 

16,569,444.95

 

18,055,721.29

 

18,740,163.97

Trade  Accounts  & Other  Payable    

-

12,398,158.00

11,194,268.58

Current  Portion  of  Long-term Loans

2,467,571.78

3,809,902.00

6,573,108.00

Current  Portion  of  Hire-purchase

   Payable

 

127,336.44

 

-

 

-

Accrued Income Tax

148,571.53

206,691.90

187,205.92

Other  Current  Liabilities             

136,761.83

40,836.56

63,383.84

 

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

19,449,686.53

34,511,309.75

36,758,130.31

 

Long-term Loan from 

  Financial Institutions

 

 

15,434,219.03

 

 

16,602,782.91

 

 

15,166,161.54

Hire-purchase  Payable,  Net

116,725.09

-

-

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

35,000,630.65

 

51,114,092.66

 

51,924,291.85

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share  capital : Baht  100  par  value 

   authorized  and  issued    

   share  capital  140,000  shares

 

 

14,000,000.00

 

 

14,000,000.00

 

 

14,000,000.00

 

 

 

 

Capital  Paid                     

14,000,000.00

14,000,000.00

14,000,000.00

Retained Earning  Unappropriated

7,298,744.29

6,218,253.25

4,950,106.25

 

Total  Shareholders' Equity

 

21,298,744.29

 

20,218,253.25

 

18,950,106.25

 

Total  Liabilities &  Shareholders' 

   Equity

 

 

56,299,374.94

 

 

71,332,345.91

 

 

70,874,398.10

                                                  

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

Revenue

2014

2013

2012

 

 

 

 

Sales  Income

127,773,912.16

83,153,870.01

80,039,920.90

Other  Income                

297,045.32

12,017,123.23

11,841,776.93

 

Total  Revenues           

 

128,070,957.48

 

95,170,993.24

 

91,881,697.83

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Goods  Sold  

102,237,399.47

76,839,799.42

68,927,606.28

Selling  Expenses

-

-

16,405,719.99

Administrative  Expenses

21,831,524.51

14,896,041.06

2,519,458.07

 

Total Expenses             

 

124,068,923.98

 

91,735,840.48

 

87,852,784.34

 

 

 

 

Profit  before  Financial Cost

  &  Income  Tax

 

4,002,033.50

 

3,435,152.76

 

4,028,913.49

Financial Cost

[2,612,970.93]

[1,825,313.86]

[2,703,941.40]

 

Profit  before   Income  Tax

 

1,389,062.57

 

1,609,838.90

 

1,324,972.09

Income  Tax

[308,571.53]

[341,691.90]

[325,205.92]

 

 

 

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

1,080,491.04

1,268,147.00

999,766.17

 

 

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

 

ITEM

UNIT

2014

2013

2012

 

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

 

 

 

CURRENT RATIO

TIMES

1.56

1.00

0.43

QUICK RATIO

TIMES

1.41

0.96

0.40

 

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

4.94

2.28

1.93

TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

2.27

1.17

1.13

INVENTORY CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

9.52

4.43

3.86

INVENTORY TURNOVER

TIMES

38.35

82.40

94.44

RECEIVABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

41.05

41.27

65.90

RECEIVABLES TURNOVER

TIMES

8.89

8.84

5.54

PAYABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

-

58.89

59.28

CASH CONVERSION CYCLE

DAYS

50.57

(13.19)

10.48

 

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

 

 

 

COST OF GOODS SOLD

%

80.01

92.41

86.12

SELLING & ADMINISTRATION

%

17.09

17.91

23.64

INTEREST

%

2.04

2.20

3.38

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

%

20.22

22.04

28.68

NET PROFIT MARGIN BEFORE EX. ITEM

%

3.13

4.13

5.03

NET PROFIT MARGIN

%

0.85

1.53

1.25

RETURN ON EQUITY

%

5.07

6.27

5.28

RETURN ON ASSET

%

1.92

1.78

1.41

EARNING PER SHARE

BAHT

7.72

9.06

7.14

 

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

 

 

 

DEBT RATIO

TIMES

0.62

0.72

0.73

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

TIMES

1.64

2.53

2.74

TIME INTEREST EARNED

TIMES

1.53

1.88

1.49

 

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH

 

 

 

 

SALES GROWTH

%

53.66

3.89

 

OPERATING PROFIT

%

16.50

(14.74)

 

NET PROFIT

%

(14.80)

26.84

 

FIXED ASSETS

%

(29.19)

(12.05)

 

TOTAL ASSETS

%

(21.07)

0.65

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH: ACCEPTABLE

 

An annual sales growth is 53.66%. Turnover has increased from THB 83,153,870.01 in 2013 to THB 127,773,912.16 in 2014. While net profit has decreased from THB 1,268,147.00 in 2013 to THB 1,080,491.04 in 2014. And total assets has decreased from THB 71,332,345.91 in 2013 to THB 56,299,374.94 in 2014.               

                       

PROFITABILITY : IMPRESSIVE

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

Gross Profit Margin

20.22

Impressive

Industrial Average

4.89

Net Profit Margin

0.85

Acceptable

Industrial Average

1.59

Return on Assets

1.92

Impressive

Industrial Average

(1.16)

Return on Equity

5.07

Impressive

Industrial Average

(14.99)

 

Gross Profit Margin used to assess a firm's financial health by revealing the proportion of money left over from revenues after accounting for the cost of goods sold. Gross profit margin serves as the source for paying additional expenses and future savings. The company’s figure is   20.22%. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was higher, indicated that company was more profitable than the same industry.

 

Net Profit Margin is the indicator of the company's efficiency in that net profit takes into consideration all expenses of the company. A low profit margin indicates a low margin of safety, higher risk that a decline in sales will erase profits and result in a net loss. The company's figure is 0.85%. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was lower.

 

Return on Assets measures how efficiently profits are being generated from the assets employed in the business when compared with the ratios of firms in a similar business. A low ratio in comparison with industry averages indicates an inefficient use of business assets. Return on Assets  ratio is 1.92%, higher figure when compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient profit  in a dominant position within its industry.

 

Return on Equity indicates how profitable a company is by comparing its net income to its average shareholders' equity, ROE measures how much the shareholders earned for their investment in the company. Return on Equity  ratio is 5.07%, higher figure when compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient profit  in a dominant position within its industry.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Return on Assets                       Downtrend

Return on Equity                       Downtrend

 

LIQUIDITY : SATISFACTORY

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

Current Ratio

1.56

Impressive

Industrial Average

1.27

Quick Ratio

1.41

 

 

 

Cash Conversion Cycle

50.57

 

 

 

 

The Current Ratio is to ascertain whether a company's short-term assets are readily available to pay off its short-term liabilities. The company's figure is 1.56 times in 2014, increased from 1 time, then it is generally considered to have good short-term financial strength. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was higher, indicated that company was an efficient operator in a dominant position within its industry.

 

The Quick Ratio is a liquidity indicator that further refines the current ratio by measuring the amount of the most liquid current assets there are to cover current liabilities. The company's figure is 1.41 times in 2014, increased from 0.96 times, although excluding inventory so the company still have good short-term financial strength.

 

The Cash Conversion Cycle measures the number of days a company's cash is tied up in the production and sales process of its operations and the benefit from payment terms from its creditors. It meant the company could survive when no cash inflow was received from sale for 51 days.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Current Ratio                 Uptrend

 

LEVERAGE : ACCEPTABLE

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

Debt Ratio

0.62

Acceptable

Industrial Average

0.60

Debt to Equity Ratio

1.64

Risky

Industrial Average

(3.74)

Times Interest Earned

1.53

Impressive

Industrial Average

-

 

Debt to Equity Ratio a measurement of how much suppliers, lenders, creditors and obligors have committed to the company versus what the shareholders have committed. A higher the percentage means that the company is using less equity and has stronger leverage position.

 

Times Interest Earned measuring a company's ability to meet its debt obligations. Ratio is 1.54 higher than 1, so the company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt.

 

Debt Ratio shows the proportion of a company's assets which are financed through debt. The company's figure is 0.62 greater than 0.5, most of the company's assets are financed through debt.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Debt Ratio                                Downtrend

Times Interest Earned                Stable

 


ACTIVITY : EXCELLENT

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

Fixed Assets Turnover

4.94

Impressive

Industrial Average

-

Total Assets Turnover

2.27

Impressive

Industrial Average

0.72

Inventory Conversion Period

9.52

 

 

 

Inventory Turnover

38.35

Impressive

Industrial Average

0.75

Receivables Conversion Period

41.05

 

 

 

Receivables Turnover

8.89

Impressive

Industrial Average

3.40

Payables Conversion Period

-

 

 

 

 

The company's Account Receivable Ratio is calculated as 8.89 and 8.84 in 2014 and 2013 respectively. This ratio measures the efficiency of the company in managing its trade debtors to generate revenue. A lower ratio may indicate over extension and collection problems. Conversely, a higher ratio may indicate an overtly stringent policy. In this case, the company's A/R ratio in 2014 increased from 2013. This would suggest the company had good performance in the management of its debt collections.

 

Inventory Turnover in Days Ratio indicates the liquidity of inventory. It estimates the number of days that it will take to sell the current inventory. Inventory is particularly sensitive to change in business activities. The inventory turnover in days has increased from 4 days at the end of 2013 to 10 days at the end of 2014. This represents a negative trend. And Inventory turnover has decreased from 82.4 times in year 2013 to 38.35 times in year 2014.

 

The company's Total Asset Turnover is calculated as 2.27 times and 1.17 times in 2014 and 2013 respectively. This ratio is determined by dividing total assets into total sales turnover. The ratio measures the activity of the assets and the ability of the firm to generate sales through the use of the assets.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Fixed Assets Turnover               Stable

Total Assets Turnover                Downtrend

Inventory Turnover                     Downtrend

Receivables Turnover                Downtrend

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.65.24

UK Pound

1

Rs.102.21

Euro

1

Rs.72.57

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

KAS

 

 

Report Prepared by :

NIT

 

 

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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