In October 2012, the government conducted a survey of the management
environment of GIC companies through the SBC. The survey was designed
to understand the companies’ financial status and to establish financial
measures to support them. The results of the survey showed that the financial
structure of the companies had improved continuously, with rising revenues
and operating profits and a falling debt ratio. Thus, the GIC seems to be on
track for stable growth. However, there were 15 companies whose operating
profits were not sufficient enough to service their loans. Based on the survey
results, the government plans to establish financial measures that will provide
more equity for GICs as it does for SMEs.