MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

339063

Report Date :

07.09.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SUNTORY BEVERAGE & FOOD LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

Tokyo Square Garden 9/10 F, 3-1-1 Kyobashi Chuoku Tokyo 104-0031

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2014

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

January 2009

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0104-01-080079 (Tokyo-Chuoku)

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject is manufactures & produces beverage & foods.

 

 

No. of Employee :

19,375

 

 

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 21,895.4 MILLION

 

Status :

Good  

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

NOTES :

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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

 

SUNTORY BEVERAGE & FOOD LTD

 

REGD NAME:   Suntory Shokuhin International KK

MAIN OFFICE:  Tokyo Square Garden 9/10 F, 3-1-1 Kyobashi Chuoku Tokyo 104-0031 JAPAN

                                    Tel: 03-3275-7310     Fax: 03-3275-5115     -

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

E-Mail address: (thru the URL)

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Mfg of non-alcoholic beverage, foods

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Nil

 

 

OVERSEAS

 

Europe, Asia, Oceania, Americas, other

 

 

FACTORIES

 

(subsidiaries)

 

 

CHIEF EXEC

 

NOBUHIRO TORII, PRES

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                 A/SALES          Yen 1,257,280 M

PAYMENTSREGULAR   CAPITAL           Yen 168,384 M

TREND UP                    WORTH            Yen 635,624 M

STARTED         2009                 EMPLOYES      19,375

 

 

COMMENT

 

MFR OF NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, FOODS, OTHER

FINANCIAL SITUATION COSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY

BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

 

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 21,895.4 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS

 

                       

Unit: In Million Yen

Forecast figures for the 31/12/2015 fiscal term.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

This is the world-class producer of non-alcoholic beverages such as plastic bottles for tea and mineral water, canned coffee, etc, ranking 2nd in Japan.  Main subsidiary of Suntory Holdings (non-listed).  Has strength in overseas operation, profit earner, through M&As of local well-known beverage makers, acquiring the Orangina Schweppes Group of France in 2009 and the beverage business of GlaxoSmithKline Inc of the UK in 2013.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The sales volume for Dec/2014 fiscal term amounted to Yen 1,257,280 million, a 12.1% up from Yen 1,121,361 million in the previous term.  The recurring profit was posted at Yen 82,272 million and the net profit at Yen 36,239 million, respectively, compared with Yen 67,257 million recurring profit and Yen 31,196 million net profit, respectively, a year ago.

 

(Jan/Jun/2015 results): Sales Yen 622,342 million (up 4.1%), operating profit Yen 37,995 million (up 9.2%), recurring profit Yen 35,849 million (up 8.5%), net profit Yen 18,773 million (up 26.4%).  (% as compared with the corresponding period a year ago).

 

For the current term ending Dec 2015 the recurring profit is projected at Yen 88,000 million and the net profit at Yen 42,000 million, respectively, on a 3.4% rise in turnover, to Yen 1,300,000 million.  Domestic business will show an improved profit margin thanks to expanded sales of lucrative canned coffee and specified health drinks. 

 

The financial situation is considered FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements. Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 21,895.4 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

           

Date Registered:     Jan 2009

Regd No.:                         0104-01-080079 (Tokyo-Chuoku)

Legal Status:       Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:                    480 million shares

Issued:                309 million

Sum:                   Yen 168,384 million

 

Major shareholders (%): Suntory Holdings (59.4), GIC Private Ltd (3.1), HSBC Abu Dhabi Inv Authority (2.2), State Street Bank & Trust OM02 (1.6), Japan Trustee Service T (1.4), BBH Mathews Asia Dividend Fund (1.3), Master Trust Bank of Japan T (1.2), CBNY for Depository Share Holders (0.9), JP Morgan Chase Bank 385632 (0.8), Mellon Bank Mellon Omnibus US P (0.6); foreign owners (25.3)

 

No. of shareholders: 63,373

 

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

 

Managements: Nobuhiro Torii, pres; Yoshihiko Kakimi, v pres; Saburo Kozato, v pres; Nobuhiro Kurihara, s/mgn dir; Masahito Tsuchida,dir; Yasuhiko Kamata, mgn dir; Shin’ichiro Hizuka, dir; Yukari Inoue, dir; Seiiichiro Hattori, dir; Masahiko Uehara, dir; Masahiko Uehara, dir; Haruyasu Ueda, dir

 

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

 

Related companies: Suntory Foods, Suntory Beverage Service, Suntory Products, other.

 

 

OPERATION

           

Activities: Manufactures & produces beverage & foods (100%)

Overseas Sales Ratio (43%)

           

Clients: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Suntory Foods, Takanashi Hambai, other

No. of accounts: 800

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Suntory Business Expert, Suntory Holdings, other

 

Payment record: Regular

 

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

 

Bank References:

MUFG (Osaka)

SMBC (H/O)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

 

(In Million Yen)

FINANCES: (Consolidated in million yen)

 

 

Terms Ending:

31/12/2014

31/12/2013

INCOME STATEMENT

  Annual Sales

 

1,257,280

1,121,361

  Cost of Sales

574,203

502,730

      GROSS PROFIT

683,077

618,630

  Selling & Adm Costs

597,127

545,915

      OPERATING PROFIT

85,949

72,715

  Non-Operating P/L

-3,677

-5,458

      RECURRING PROFIT

82,272

67,257

 

      NET PROFIT

36,239

31,196

BALANCE SHEET

  Cash

 

105,520

45,869

  Receivables

152,476

126,116

  Inventory

74,886

67,654

  Securities, Marketable

 

 

  Other Current Assets

53,564

43,682

      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

386,446

283,321

  Property & Equipment

339,100

312,820

  Intangibles

623,458

622,649

  Investments, Other Fixed Assets

40,092

37,911

      TOTAL ASSETS

1,389,096

1,256,701

  Payables

111,612

99,794

  Short-Term Bank Loans

54,688

156,772

 

 

 

  Other Current Liabs

188,350

190,070

      TOTAL CURRENT LIABS

354,650

446,636

  Debentures

40,000

 

  Long-Term Bank Loans

264,399

129,346

  Reserve for Retirement Allw

10,474

6,320

  Other Debts

 

83,948

81,431

      TOTAL LIABILITIES

753,471

663,733

      MINORITY INTERESTS

  Capital, Paid-Up

168,384

168,384

  Surplus

467,240

424,584

      SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

635,624

592,968

 

      TOTAL EQUITIES

1,389,096

1,256,701

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

Terms ending:

31/12/2014

31/12/2013

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

108,638

114,081

Cash Flows from Investment Activities

-67,482

-290,613

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

13,670

190,409

 

Cash, Bank Deposits at the Term End

 

105,505

45,850

ANALYTICAL RATIOS            Terms ending:

31/12/2014

31/12/2013

Net Worth (S/Holders' Equity)

635,624

592,968

Current Ratio (%)

108.97

63.43

Net Worth Ratio (%)

45.76

47.18

Recurring Profit Ratio (%)

6.54

6.00

Net Profit Ratio (%)

2.88

2.78

Return On Equity (%)

5.70

5.26

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.66.40

UK Pound

1

Rs.101.19

Euro

1

Rs.73.89

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

DIV

 

 

Report Prepared by :

ASH

 

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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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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