Indomobil Sukses Internasional present Autobacs Seven to Indonesia

PT Indomobil Sukses Internasional Tbk (IMAS, Rp5.300, BUY, TP Rp6.000) established a joint venture with a Japanese automotive parts retailer, Autobacs Seven. Through its subsidiary, PT Central Sole Agency, IMAS established PT Autobacs Indomobil Indonesia to reach the wholesale distribution market of auto parts and accessories.

The amount disbursed for capital in this joint venture is U.S. $ 18 million or equivalent to Rp 181,18 billion, where as many as 51% of the portion owned by Central Sole and 49% owned by Autobacs.
Autobacs Seven is a pioneer of one-stop retail and department stores in Japan. Their services are automotive goods, services installation, car's selling and buying, car maintenance and inspection, and cars painting.

On the financial statements of 2012 which was recorded in March 2013, Autobacs scored global sales worth 230 billion yen or equivalent to Rp 23,26 trillion, and net profit of 8 billion yen or equivalent to Rp 809,25 billion. In the global network, the company has 552 stores in Japan and 27 stores in other countries.  [11 in France, 6 in Taiwan, 4 in Thailand, 3 in Singapore, 2 in China and 1 in Malaysia]

The subsidiary profits for IMAS is an expectations of increasing demand for car accessories which associated with car sales increased and Indonesian population demographics. The subsidiary can help IMAS to strengthen the auto parts business in 2012 by contributing gross profit of 25%.

For long term, IMAS predict its new subsidiary will add 3% -5% of company revenue and will make its net margin improved compared to segment dealers.

In terms of consolidation, the contribution of Autobacs Indomobil will donate 2% -3% for IMAS' net income proportionately on 51% ownership. This business is likely to commence in 2014 with the opening of a new store in Serpong area.

The investment cost for the next 3 years is expected at U.S. $ 6 million, equivalent to Rp 60,42 billion, mainly for 5 stores opening in 2014, 10 stores in 2015 and 10 stores in 2016. The business is also open for franchise opportunities.

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