MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

327059

Report Date :

12.06.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN BUSSAN CORPORATION

 

 

Registered Office :

Nittetsu Sumikin Bussan Bldg, 8-5-27 Akasaka Minatoku Tokyo 107-8527

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2014

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

October 2013

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0100-01-094558

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, export, wholesale of steel, raw fuels, industrial machinery & materials

 

 

No. of Employees :

7,778

 

 

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 – December 31, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(30.09.2014)

Current Rating

(31.12.2014)

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 & address

 

NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN BUSSAN CORPORATION

(Born by the merger of Nippon Steel Trading Co Ltd & Sumikin Bussan Corp in Oct/2013)

 

 

REGD NAME

 

Nittetsu Sumikin Bussan KK

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

Nittetsu Sumikin Bussan Bldg, 8-5-27 Akasaka Minatoku Tokyo 107-8527 JAPAN

Tel: 03-5412-5001     Fax: 03-5412-5101     -

 

URL:                 http://www.nssbussmc.com

E-Mail address: (thru the URL)

 

 

ACTIVITIES  

 

Import, export, wholesale of steel, raw fuels, industrial machinery & materials

 

 

BRANCHES

 

31 domestic (nationwide)

 

 

OVERSEAS

 

36 cities in 17 countries

 

 

CHIEF EXEC

 

ICHIRO MIYASAKA, PRES

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                 A/SALES          Yen 1,443,843 M

PAYMENTSREGULAR   CAPITAL           Yen 12,335 M

TREND UP                    WORTH            Yen 157,554 M

STARTED         1977                 EMPLOYES      7,778

                       

                       

COMMENT

 

TRADING FIRM SPECIALISING IN STEEL  FINANCIAL SITUATION COSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

                       

 

Unit: In Million Yen.  Figures until the 31/03/2013 fiscal term are those of the Nippon

Steel Trading Co Ltd before the merger

Forecast figures for the 31/03/2015 fiscal term.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

The subject company was born in Oct 2013 by the merger of Nippon Steel Trading Co Ltd and Sumikin Bussan Corporation in order to integrate steel operations.  This is a steel product trading house having strong ties with Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal.  Downsizing businesses, including foodstuffs, construction, etc and management resources concentrating on steel-related areas.  Pioneer in field of e-commerce.  .

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The sales volume for the initial accounting term that ended Mar/2014 fiscal term amounted to Yen 1,443,843 million.  The recurring profit was posted at Yen 21,830 million and the net profit at Yen 22,768 million, respectively. 

 

(Apr/Dec/2014 results): Sales Yen 1,569,208 million, operating profit Yen 20,572 million, recurring profit Yen21,171 million, net profit Yen 13,116 million.

           

For the current term ending Mar 2015 the recurring profit is projected at Yen 31,000 million and the net profit at Yen 17,500 million, respectively, on sales turnover of Yen 2,120,000 million.  Sales will expand on the merger effect making a full-term contribution.  Mainline wholesaling of steel materials will be brisk for the construction industry and sales volume will increase steadily.

 

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

 

 

REGISTRATION

           

Date Registered:           Aug 1977 (of the former Nippon Steel Trading Co)

Regd No.:                     0100-01-094558 (Tokyo-Minatoku)

Legal Status:    Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha

Authorized:                  500 million shares

Issued:             395,078,001 shares

Sum:                 Yen 12,335 million

 

Major shareholders (%): Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal (35.9), Mitsui & Co (10.9), Japan Trustee Services T (3.7), Master Trust Bank of Japan T (2.7), Kyoei Steel (1.2), Employees’ S/Holding Assn (1.2), SSBT OD05 Omnibus Acct Treaty (0.7), Chuo Denki Kogyo (0.6), JTSB (Chuo Denki Kogyo) (0.6), Air Water (0.6); foreign owners (10.4)

 

No. of shareholders: 10,888

 

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

 

Managements: Ichiro Miyasaka, pres; Mitsunori Okada, v pres; Kenji Hiwatari, v pres; Tsuneaki Eguchi, v pres; Kazuo Yamaguchi, s/mgn dir; Kenji Kamata, s/mgn dir; Akio Tamagawa, s/mgn dir; Etsuo Shimotori, s/mgn dir; Keiji Kurita, s/mgn dir; Masaharu Takeda, s/mgn dir

 

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

 

Related companies: NSL Coil Center, Igeta Sunrise Pipe, Sumikin Bussan Kenzai, etc.

 

 

OPERATION

           

Activities: Imports, exports and wholesales steel products (coking coal, non-ferrous metal) (72%), textiles (13%), foods (9%), industrial machinery & infrastructure (7%)

 

Overseas Sales Ratio (21%)

           

Clients: [firs, wholesalers] Nittetsu Group firms, other

No. of accounts: 500

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

 

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Nittetsu Sumikin Stainless, Nittetsu Sumikin Kenzai (building materials), other

 

Payment record: Regular

 

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

 

Bank References:

SMBC (H/O)

MUFG (Tokyo)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

 

(In Million Yen)

FINANCES: (Consolidated in million yen)

 

 

 

Terms Ending:

31/03/2014

31/03/2013

INCOME STATEMENT

 

 

  Annual Sales

 

1,443,843

1,026,354

 

  Cost of Sales

1,349,555

980,512

 

      GROSS PROFIT

94,287

45,841

 

  Selling & Adm Costs

73,326

35,888

 

      OPERATING PROFIT

20,961

9,952

 

  Non-Operating P/L

869

-148

 

      RECURRING PROFIT

21,830

9,804

 

      NET PROFIT

22,768

6,154

BALANCE SHEET

 

 

  Cash

 

26,879

19,536

 

  Receivables

383,665

159,123

 

  Inventory

89,457

27,814

 

  Securities, Marketable

 

 

 

  Other Current Assets

16,846

12,551

 

      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

516,847

219,024

 

  Property & Equipment

56,303

18,198

 

  Intangibles

992

1,061

 

  Investments, Other Fixed Assets

68,162

23,399

 

      TOTAL ASSETS

642,304

261,682

 

  Payables

253,944

107,120

 

  Short-Term Bank Loans

166,331

50,868

 

 

 

 

 

  Other Current Liabs

29,515

20,310

 

      TOTAL CURRENT LIABS

449,790

178,298

 

  Debentures

 

 

 

  Long-Term Bank Loans

23,170

15,000

 

  Reserve for Retirement Allw

2,785

616

 

  Other Debts

 

9,004

5,261

 

      TOTAL LIABILITIES

484,749

199,175

 

      MINORITY INTERESTS

 

 

Common stock

12,335

8,750

 

Additional paid-in capital

50,644

8,750

 

Retained earnings

74,398

36,262

 

Evaluation p/l on investments/securities

2,572

603

 

Others

17,700

8,214

 

Treasury stock, at cost

(95)

(73)

 

      TOTAL S/HOLDERS` EQUITY

157,554

62,506

 

      TOTAL EQUITIES

642,304

261,682

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

 

 

Terms ending:

31/03/2014

31/03/2013

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

-15,463

3,891

 

Cash Flows from Investment Activities

-9,088

97

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

18,650

-7,473

 

Cash, Bank Deposits at the Term End

 

26,027

19,030

ANALYTICAL RATIOS            Terms ending:

31/03/2014

31/03/2013

 

Net Worth (S/Holders' Equity)

157,554

62,506

 

Current Ratio (%)

114.91

122.84

 

Net Worth Ratio (%)

24.53

23.89

 

Recurring Profit Ratio (%)

1.51

0.96

 

Net Profit Ratio (%)

1.58

0.60

 

 

Return On Equity (%)

14.45

9.85

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.63.89

UK Pound

1

Rs.98.90

Euro

1

Rs.72.31

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

DIV

 

 

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

 

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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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