MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

355808

Report Date :

18.12.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

THE JAPAN FOUNDATION

 

 

Registered Office :

Fuji Bldg 2F, 2-7-26 Kita-Aoyama Minatoku Tokyo 107-0061

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2015

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

Oct., 2003

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0111-05-003801 (Tokyo-Minatoku)

 

 

Legal Form :

Japanese Government Independent Agency (Dokuritsu Hojin)

 

 

Line of Business :

Government body to promote international cultural exchange programs throughout the world, other

 

 

No. of Employees :

219

 

 

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 :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31, 2015

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2014)

Current Rating

(31.03.2015)

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 an 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. Scarce in many natural resources, Japan has long been dependent on imported raw materials. Since the complete shutdown of Japan’s nuclear reactors after the earthquake and tsunami disaster in 2011, Japan's industrial sector has become even more dependent than it was previously on imported fossil 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 impressive - 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 aftereffects 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 four times since 2008. 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 of that year disrupted manufacturing. The economy has largely recovered in the four years since the disaster, although reconstruction in the affected Tohoku region has lagged, in part due to a shortage of labor in the construction sector. Japan enjoyed a sharp uptick in growth in 2013 on the basis of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s “Three Arrows” economic revitalization agenda - dubbed “Abenomics” - of monetary easing, “flexible” fiscal policy, and structural reform. Abe’s government has replaced the preceding administration’s plan to phase out nuclear power with a new policy of seeking to restart nuclear power plants that meet strict new safety standards, and emphasizing nuclear energy’s importance as a base-load electricity source. Japan joined the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) 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 2014 stood as the fourth-largest economy in the world after first-place China, which surpassed Japan in 2001, and third-place India, which edged out Japan in 2012. While seeking to stimulate and reform the economy, the government must also devise a strategy for reining in Japan's huge government debt, which amounts to more than 230% of GDP. To help raise government revenue, Japan adopted legislation in 2012 to gradually raise the consumption tax rate to 10% by 2015, beginning with a hike from 5% to 8% implemented in April 2014. That increase had a contractionary effect on GDP, however, so PM Abe in late 2014 decided to postpone the final phase of the increase until April 2017 to give the economy more time to recover. Led by the Bank of Japan’s aggressive monetary easing, Japan is making progress in ending deflation, but demographics - low birthrate and an aging, shrinking population - pose major long-term challenges for the economy.

 

Source : CIA

 

Company Name and address

 

THE JAPAN FOUNDATION

 

REGD NAME:               Dokuritsu Hojin Kokusai Koryu Kikin

 

MAIN OFFICE:              Fuji Bldg 2F, 2-7-26 Kita-Aoyama Minatoku Tokyo 107-0061 JAPAN

                                                Tel: 03-6890-0595      Fax: 03-6735-8990

 

URL:                             http://www.jpf.go.jp

E-Mail address:                        jf-toiawase@jpg.go.jp

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Government body to promote international cultural exchange programs throughout the world, other

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Osaka, Kyoto, Saitama (--international centers)

 

 

OVERSEAS

 

22 locations in 22 countries overseas

 

 

OFFICERS

 

HIROYASU ANDO, PRES

                       

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                 A/SALES                      Yen 19,151 M

PAYMENTSREGULAR   CAPITAL                       Yen 77,803 M

TREND STEADY           WORTH                       Yen 111,500 M 

STARTED         2003                 EMPLOYES                  219

 

 

COMMENT

 

GOVERNMENT BODY TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

 

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR PROPER BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

                       

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

This is a Government body to promote international cultural exchange programs throughout the world (See OPERATION). The Foundation was established based on a government endowment of Yen.78 billion, and are financed by Government subsidies, investment revenues, and donation from private sectors. Operates 22 offices in 21 overseas countries. Clients include Japanese Government, corporates, individuals, other

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

Financials are disclosed only partially.

 

The sales volume for Mar/2015 fiscal term amounted to Yen 19,151 million, an 11% up from Yen 17,238 million in the previous term.  The net profit was posted at Yen 1,460 million, compared with Yen 762 million a year ago.

 

For the current term ending Mar 2016 the net profit is projected at Yen 1,500 million, on a 10% rise in turnover, to Yen 21,100 million.  Activities continue expanding worldwide.

 

The financial situation is considered FAIR and good for PROPER business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 615.5 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

    

Date Registered:                                   Oct 2003

Regd No.:                                             0111-05-003801 (Tokyo-Minatoku)

Legal Status:                            Japanese Government Independent Agency (Dokuritsu Hojin)

Investment Sum:                                  Yen 77,803 million

Major shareholders (%):                       Japanese Government (100)

 

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

 

 


OPERATION

           

Activities: Japanese Government sponsored international agency to promote international cultural exchange programs throughout the world: arts & cultural exchange, Japanese language education, Japanese studies & intellectual exchange, other (--100%)

 

Clients: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Japanese Government, private corporations, individuals, other 

No. of accounts: Unavailable

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

Payment record: Regular

 

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

 

Bank References:

            Bank of Japan (H/O)

            Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

(In Million Yen)

 

Terms Ending:

 

31/03/2016

31/03/2015

31/03/2014

31/03/2013

Annual Sales

 

21,100

19,151

17,238

17,282

Recur. Profit

 

..

..

..

..

Net Profit

 

1,500

1,460

762

918

Total Assets

 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Net Worth

 

 

111,500

110,478

109,945

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

77,803

77,803

77,803

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

 

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

    S.Growth Rate

 

10.18

11.10

-0.25

-0.69

    Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

..

    N.Worth Ratio

 

 

..

..

..

    N.Profit/Sales

 

7.11

7.62

4.42

5.31

 

Notes: Financials are only partially disclosed.

 

Forecast (or estimated) figures for the 31/03/2016 fiscal term.

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.66.65

UK Pound

1

Rs.99.61

Euro

1

Rs.72.33

YEN

1

Rs.0.54

Note : Above are approximate rates obtained from sources believed to be correct

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

KIN

 

 

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

--

 

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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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