MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

14TH June, 2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

CIPLA LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

289, J. B. B. Marg, Mumbai Central, Mumbai – 400 008, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2005

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

17.08. 1935

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-2380

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U24239MH1935PLC002380

 

 

TAN No.:

(Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.)

MUMC00352C

 

 

Legal Form :

Public Limited Liability Company. 

The company's shares are listed on the Stock

Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing of Chemicals, Tablets and Capsules, Liquids, Creams, Aerosols, Injections, Sterile Solution and Agrochemicals and Formulations.

 

The company manufactures and markets bulk drugs and formulations.

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Aa

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 60000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established and reputed pharmaceutical company having fine track.  Available information indicates high financial responsibility of the company.

 

Financial position of the company is considered as good.  Business is active.

 

The company can be considered normal for business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered/Corporate  Office :

289, J. B. B. Marg, Mumbai Central, Mumbai – 400 008, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-23095521/23082891/23023272

Fax No.:

91-22-23070013/23070393/85/23008101

E-Mail :

exports@cipla.com, info@cipla.com , corporate@cipla.com

Website :

http://www.cipla.com

 

 

Factory 1 :

MIDC, Patalganga – 410 220, District Raigad, Maharashtra, India.

 

 

Factory 2 :

D7, MIDC Industrial Area, Kurkumbh – 413 802, District Pune, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Factory 3 :

LBS Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai – 400 083, Maharashtra, India.

 

 

Factory 4 :

Virgonagar, Old Madras Road, Bangalore – 560 049, Karnataka, India.

 

 

Factory 5 :

Verna Industrial Estate, Verna-403722, Salcette, Goa, Panaji

 

 

Sales Office:

Located At :

 

Kochi, Ghaziabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Assam, Nagpur, Chandigarh, Patna, Ambala Cantt., Patna, Vijayawada, Varanasi, Rajasthan, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Indore, Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh, Pune and Bangalore.

 

 

Branch :

289, Bellasis Road, Dimitkar, Mumbai – 400 008, Maharashtra

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Dr. H. R. Manchanda

Designation :

Non-Executive Director

Qualification :

M.B.B.S., F.R.C.S.

Experience :

1.      Consultant Surgeon at Breach Candy Hospital since 1960. It is also on panel of physicians for USA Visa work at Breach Candy Hospital.

2.      Professor of Surgery and Head of Surgery at J.J. Hospital and Grant Medical College for the period 1960-85.

Haffkine Institute – Board Member

Date of Appointment :

1983

 

 

Name :

Mr. S. A. A. Pinto

Designation :

Non-Executive Director

Qualification :

M.A.(Economics), LL.B

Experience :

1.      Kotak Mahindra Finance Limited – Director and Member of Audit Committee and Chairman of Investor Relations Committee

2.      Kotak Mahindra Private-Equity Trustee Limited – Chairman

Date of Appointment :

1983

 

 

Name :

Dr. Y. K. Hamied

Designation :

Chairman & Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Amar Lulla

Designation :

Joint Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. M. K. Hamied

Designation :

Joint Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. V. C. Kotwal

Designation :

Non-Executive Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. M. R. Raghavan

Designation :

Non-Executive Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ramesh Shroff

Designation :

Non-Executive Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. M. K. Gurjar

Designation :

Non-Executive Director

 

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

 

Category
No. of Shares
% of Holding

Promoters' holdings

 

 

Indian Promoters

23,950,112

39.94%

 

 

 

Non promoter's holdings

 

 

Mutual Funds and UTI

3,564,975

5.94%

Banks, Financial Institutions and  Insurance Companies

6,127,356

10.22%

FIIs

5,184,232

8.64%

 

 

 

Private Corporate Bodies

1,369,319

2.28%

Others

133,782

0.22%

NRIs / OCBs

2,121,742

3.54%

General Public

17,520,831

29.21%

Grand Total

59,972,349

100.00%

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing of Chemicals, Tablets and Capsules, Liquids, Creams, Aerosols, Injections, Sterile Solution and Agrochemicals and Formulations.

 

The company manufactures and markets bulk drugs and formulations.

 

 

Products :

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Class of Goods

Units

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Bulk Drugs (including Malts)

Tonne

1519.0

881.6

Tablets and Capsules

Million

9468.0

8640.5

Liquids

Kilolitre

1440.0

5832.4

Creams

Tonne

216.0

467.3

Aerosols/Inhalation Devices

Thousand

45780.0

40732.2

Injections/Sterile Solutions

Kilolitre

610.0

802.7

Others

Million

--

2.3

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

2,200

 

 

Bankers :

v      Bank of Baroda, Mumbai, Maharashtra

v      Canara Bank, Mumbai, Maharashtra

v      Corporation Bank, Mumbai, Maharashtra

v      Indian Overseas Bank, Mumbai, Maharashtra

v      Standard Chartered Grindlays Bank Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra

v      The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra 

v      Corporation Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra

v      Union Bank of India, Mumbai, Maharashtra

 

 

Facilities :

The company enjoys following facilities from it’s bankers :-

 

Secured Loans

 

31.03.2005

Amount drawn against cash and export credit accounts with Banks

(Secured by hypothecation of tangible movable properties and receivables)

403.730

Total

 

 

 

Unsecured loans

 

 

Fixed Deposits

1.410

Interest Accrued and due on Fixed Deposits

0.320

Other Loans and Advances :-

 

Government of Maharashtra Sales Tax Loan

0.190

HDFC – Line of Credit

0.810

Maharashtra Government Sales Tax Deferral

48.050

Loans from Banks

1495.910

Total

1546.690

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Good

 

 

Auditors :

v      R. S. Bharucha & Company

     Chartered Accountants

 

v      R. G. N. Price & Company

     Chartered Accountants

Address:

Mumbai , Maharashtra

 

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

325000000

Equity Share of

Rs.2/- each

Rs.650.000 millions

 

Issued Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

300873628

Equity shares of

Rs.2/- each

Rs. 601.750 millions

 

Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

299870233

Equity Shares of

Rs.2/- each

Rs.599.740 millions


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

31.03.2003

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

599.74

599.720

599.720

3] Reserves & Surplus

14936.640

12040.780

10101.070

NETWORTH

15536.380

12640.500

10700.790

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

403.730

305.990

288.860

2] Unsecured Loans

1546.690

1799.850

658.970

TOTAL BORROWING

1950.420

2105.840

947.830

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

889.460

659.460

561.960

Equity Shares to be issued

 

0.020

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

18376.260

15405.820

12210.580

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

7389.100

5475.610

3710.480

Capital work-in-progress

1059.640

560.110

288.350

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

183.020

1803.690

1265.940

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 
Inventories

7456.790

5689.420

5892.380

 
Sundry Debtors

5873.230

4982.270

3553.660

 
Cash & Bank Balances

153.800

62.440

131.160

 
Other Current Assets

135.170

75.580

25.400

 
Loans & Advances

3909.90

3552.590

3308.390

Total Current Assets

17528.890

14362.300

12910.990

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 
Current Liabilities

4944.540

3753.530

5966.170

 
Provisions

2839.850

3042.360

--

Total Current Liabilities

7784.390

6795.890

5966.170

Net Current Assets

9744.500

7566.410

6944.820

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.990

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

18376.260

15405.820

12210.580

 


 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

31.03.2003

Sales Turnover [including other income]

23364.980

19585.930

14864.900

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

5146.140

4040.860

3124.940

Provision for Taxation

1050.000

973.950

647.500

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

4096.140

3066.910

2477.440

 

 

 

 

Export Value

NA

8706.130

5729.210

 

 

 

 

Import Value

4477.330

2842.200

2801.980

 

 

 

 

Total Expenditure

18218.840

15545.070

11739.960

 

 

SUMMARISED RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2006

Full Year

Sales Turnover

 

 

2,9857.200

Other Income

 

 

1311.000

Total Income

 

 

3,1168.200

Total Expenditure

 

 

2,3193.200

Operating Profit

 

 

7975.000

Interest

 

 

114.200

Gross Profit

 

 

7860.800

Depreciation

 

 

830.000

Tax

 

 

932.500

Reported PAT

 

 

6000.800

Dividend (%)

 

 

00.000

 
KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

31.03.2003

Debt Equity Ratio

0.15

0.13

0.07

Long Term Debt Equity Ratio

0.12

0.11

0.04

Current Ratio

1.89

1.87

1.90

TURNOVER RATIOS

 

 

 

Fixed Assets

2.73

3.19

3.39

Inventory

3.54

3.41

3.15

Debtors

4.29

4.63

5.08

Interest Cover Ratio

39.73

30.28

70.60

Operating Profit Margin (%)

22.27

22.70

22.28

Profit Before Interest and Tax Margin (%)

19.90

20.66

20.45

Cash Profit Margin (%)

17.81

17.57

17.82

Adjusted Net Profit Margin (%)

15.44

15.53

15.99

Return on Capital Employed (%)

28.93

31.15

30.66

Return on Net Worth (%)

25.70

26.51

25.55

 


STOCK PRICES

 

Face Value

Rs. 2.00/-

High

Rs. 275.00/-

Low

Rs. 267.50/-

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

One of the largest drug manufactures, Cipla manufactures and markets bulk drugs and formulations. It is now ranked second in India by ORG in terms of retail pharmaceutical sales. It has manfacturing facilities at Kurkumbh, Bangalore, Patalganda and Vikroli in Mumbai. All the bulk drug facilities have been approved by the US FDA and the formulation facilities have been approved by the Medicine Control Agency, UK; the Medicine Control Council, South Africa; the Therapeutic Goods Administration, Australia and other international agencies. 
 
 Cipla has a very wide product range which includes antibiotics, anti-bacterials, anti-asthmatics, anti-inflammatory anthelminites, anti-cancer and cardiovasculars. In domestic formulation market, antibiotics are the mainstay, which contributes around 50% of the company's revenue. Some of the leading brands are Ciplox (Ciprofloxacin), Novamox (Amoxycilin) and Norflox (Norfloxacin). Cipla also has in its product portfolio Zidovir (zidovudine, anti-AIDS drug). Cipla was one of the first among the Indian pharmaceutical companies to introduce ampicillin and norfloxacin. 
 
 The company is constantly maintained its lead in introducing new drug formulation. The company has very strong research and developement facilities which has been bearing fruits. Its ability to quickly duplicate a new drug introduced elsewhere and introduce it in the Indian market has played a significant role in building a basket of formulation brands. Being one of the earliest entrants into the market with a new drug, generally, enables a company achieve higher realisations. In addition to being among the early entrants, one aspect which has given an edge to Cipla's strategy is the ability to market products at a significantly lower price. 
 
 Cipla has developed the world's first budesonide-based, chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) - free anti-asthma inhaler, 'Budecort CFC-free'. Budesonide, which falls in the preventive class of anti-asthmatic drugs, is essentially a steroid and preferred due to its safety profile. The company has invested over Rs 20 Millions in developing CFC-free asthma products over a period of 12 month. The product is largely being targeted at the international markets, which are CFC-sensitive and is awaiting for registration in the European markets. The fruits of the new product will be obtained in the coming years, since the company expects to increase its exports through this product. 
 
 In Dec 2000, the company cut the price of its anti-AIDS drug Nevimune (scientific name : nevirapine) by 34% to Rs 650 for a strip of ten tablets. The price was earlier Rs 985. Cipla has slashed the price of the drug thrice reducing it from the launch price of Rs 1,350 for a strip of ten to the current price. The company attributes this to improvements in technology that has enabled it to cut costs and pass on the savings to consumers.  
 
 Cipla is the only manufacturer of nevirapine from the basic stage in India. This is the fourth price cut of anti-AIDS drugs effected by Cipla in the last three years. The last reduction was in Sep 2000 when prices of its Lamivir, Duovir, Stavir and Nevimune brands were cut between 13 - 45% across six dosage forms. 
 
 Among the large pharma companies, Cipla was considered as the fastest growing company with a pre-eminent position in anti-asthma and its foray into high-growth areas like anti-cancer and anti-AIDS. However, current performance is not in line with this perception. 
 
 The company is a leader in the anti-bacterial and anti-asthmatic segments in FY 2000. Cipla became the first player outside the US and Europe to launch non-CFC (chlorofluorocarbons) metered dose inhalers. The company has applied for process registration in Europe, which it is likely to get in 2002.  
 
 The market for such metered dose inhalers in the US and Europe is worth around $ 2.5 billion and is growing at 20% p.a. Thus, even a mere 2% market share can rake in more than Rs 230 crore into Cipla's kitty. Cipla has one of the best R&D facilities for reverse engineering in the country. As in the past, its R&D division continues with its focus on finding new processes for existing products. 
 
 After growing smartly in the domestic market, the company is now focussing on export markets. Cipla has tied up with US major Andrx to supply Omeprazole, an anti-ulcer bulk drug slated to go off patent in October. Andrx is expected to gain the 180 days exclusivity for marketing the generic Omeprazole in the US market, post-patent expiry in October 2001.  
 
 Cipla has also tied up with the US-based Zenith Goldline and United Research Labs for marketing Flutamide (an oncology drug) and Felodipine (a cardiovascular drug) in the US and European markets. Flutamide will go off patent in May, while the patent for Felodipine will expire in late 2001. Cipla is now focussing on high-margin areas like anti-AIDS, cardiovascular and anti-cancer, in order to reduce its exposure to the highly competitive anti-infectives segment. 
 
 Recently, in July 2001, the company has effected another round of price cuts of its anti-AIDS drug segment. This is the fourth price cut in AIDS segment during the last nine months (last one was in May 2001). The company has cut prices of its triple drug regimen by as much as 39%. The three-drug combination of lamivudine, stavudine and nevirapine, which has the potential to reduce the HIV virus in the body to very low levels, will now cost the patient Rs 2,130 per month down from Rs 3,495 per month. 
 
 Cipla has a very good product pipeline for years to come. The only threat for the company is that the government is going to introduce the product patents post 2005. But even if it is introduced, the company expects that it is only going to be affected after 2012 or 2015. Because, till then, the company has very good product pipeline. But as per company reports, if government is pragmatic in framing new patent laws, then Cipla will obviously progress much faster.  
 
 The company is one of the three Indian pharma companies who will jointly market the anti-anthrax drug, Ciprofloxacin, in India. The company is also to benefit in case if USA allows the Indian companies to sell their anti-anthrax dose over there . Anthrax has gripped the world, mainly the USA recently and is suspected to be a form of biological terrorist attack. During 2001-02 a number of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients which was made in house was introduced, This will definitely scale up the overall sales growth in the near future.

 

 

HISTORY:

 

Subject was incorporated on 17th August, 1935 at Mumbai in Maharashtra under the name and style of Chemical Industrial and Pharmaceutical Laboratories Limited having Company Registration Number 2380.  In 1984, the name of the company was changed to the present.

 

Mr. Khwaja Abdul Hamied, set up in 1935 the Chemical, Industrial and Pharmaceutical Laboratories which came to be popularly known as Cipla.  He gave the company all his patent and proprietory formulas for several drugs and medicines.

 

On 17th August, 1935, the subject was registered as a public limited liability with an authorised capital of Rs. 0.60 millions.  Subject was officially opened on September 22, 1937 when the first products were ready for the market.    July 4, 1939 was a red letter day for the company when the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, honoured the factory with a visit.  On October 31, 1939, the books showed an all-time high loss of Rs. 67935.  That was the last time for the company ever recorded a deficit.

 

In 1942, Dr. Hamied's blueprint for a technical industrial research was accepted by the government and led to a birth of a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), which is today the apex research body in the country.

 

In 1944, the company bought the premises at Bombay Central and decided to put up a first class modern pharmaceutical works and laboratory.  It was also decided to acquire land and buildings at Vikhroli.  With severe import restrictions hampering production, the company decided to commence manufacturing the basic chemicals required for pharmaceuticals.

 

In 1946, the company's product for hypertension, Serpinoid was exported to the American Roland Corporation to the tune of Rs. 0.80 million.  Five years later the company entered into an agreement with a Swiss firm for manufacturing foromycene.

 

In 1960, Dr. Yusuf Hamied, the founder's son joined the company as an officer incharge of research and development.

 

In 1961, the Vikhroli factory started manufacturing diosgenin.  The company set up an agricultural research division in Bangalore in early 1973.  The Bangalore factory was opened on October 22, 1977.

 

The company was awarded the CHEMEXCIL Second Award for 1978-79 in recognition of the company's role in the international market as also the high ratio of exports to local sales.

 

The CHEMEXCIL First Award followed this in 1981-82.  The company bagged the Sir P. C. Ray Award for the development of indigenous technology in the face of stiff competition.  In the same year 1981-82, the company developed two anticancer drugs, vinlbastine and vincristine from the common garden plant vinca rosea.

 

Commercial production commenced in the company's fourth factory at Patalganga in November, 1983.  In 1985, the US FDA approved the company's bulk drug manufacturing facilities for the first time.  In 1988, the company won the National Award for successful commercialisation of publicly funded R & D.  The company pioneered the manufacture of the antiretroviral drug, zidovudine, in technological collaboration with Indian Institute of Chemical Technology in 1993.

 

In 1994, the company's fifth factory began commercial production at Kurkumbh, Maharashtra.  The company launched its transparent Rotahaler, the world's first such dry powder device, in 1995.  In 1997, the palliative cancer care centre set up by the company's foundation at Warje, near Pune.

 

In 1998, the company launched lamivudine, drug of retroviral combination therapy.

 

In Dec 2000, the company cut the price of its anti-AIDS drug Nevimune (scientific name : nevirapine) by 34% to Rs 650 for a strip of ten tablets. The price was earlier Rs 985. Cipla has slashed the price of the drug thrice reducing it from the launch price of Rs 1,350 for a strip of ten to the current price. The company attributes this to improvements in technology that has enabled it to cut costs and pass on the savings to consumers.  

 
Subject is the only manufacturer of nevirapine from the basic stage in India. This is the fourth price cut of anti-AIDS drugs effected by company in the last three years. The last reduction was in Sep 2000 when prices of its Lamivir, Duovir, Stavir and Nevimune brands were cut between 13 - 45% across six dosage forms. 

 
Among the large pharma companies, the company was considered as the fastest growing company with a pre-eminent position in anti-asthma and its foray into high-growth areas like anti-cancer and anti-AIDS. However, current performance is not in line with this perception. 


The company is a leader in the anti-bacterial and anti-asthmatic segments in FY 2000. The company became the first player outside the US and Europe to launch non-CFC (chlorofluorocarbons) metered dose inhalers. The company has applied for process registration in Europe, which it is likely to get in 2002.

   
The market for such metered dose inhalers in the US and Europe is worth around $ 2.5 billion and is growing at 20% p.a. Thus, even a mere 2% market share can rake in more than Rs. 2300 millions into Cipla's kitty. The company has one of the best R&D facilities for reverse engineering in the country. As in the past, its R&D division continues with its focus on finding new processes for existing products.

 

After growing smartly in the domestic market, the company is now focussing on export markets. The company has tied up with US major Andrx to supply Omeprazole, an anti-ulcer bulk drug slated to go off patent in October. Andrx is expected to gain the 180 days exclusivity for marketing the generic Omeprazole in the US market, post-patent expiry in October 2001.  


The company has also tied up with the US-based Zenith Goldline and United Research Labs for marketing Flutamide (an oncology drug) and Felodipine (a cardiovascular drug) in the US and European markets. Flutamide will go off patent in May, while the patent for Felodipine will expire in late 2001. Cipla is now focussing on high-margin areas like anti-AIDS, cardiovascular and anti-cancer, in order to reduce its exposure to the highly competitive anti-infectives segment. 

 
Recently, in July 2001, the company has effected another round of price cuts of its anti-AIDS drug segment. This is the forth price cut in AIDS segment during the last nine months (last one was in May 2001). The company has cut prices its triple drug regimen by as much as 39%. The three-drug combination of lamivudine, stavudine and nevirapine, which was the potential to reduce the HIV virus in the body to very low levels, will now cost the patient Rs. 0.002 millions per month down from Rs. 0.003 per month.


It has a very good product pipeline for years to come. The only threat for the company is that the government is going to introduce the product patents post 2005. But even if it is introduced, the company expects that it is only going to be affected after 2012 or 2015. Because, till then, the company has very good product pipeline. But as per company reports, if government is pragmatic in framing new patent laws, then it will obviously progress much faster.


The company is one of the three Indian pharma companies who will jointly market the anti-anthrax drug, Ciprofloxacin, in India. The company is also to benefit in case USA allows the Indian companies to sell their anti-anthrax dose over there. Anthrax has gripped the world, mainly the USA recently and is suspected to be a form of biological terrorist attack. During 2001-02 a number of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients which, was made in house was introduced. This will definitely scale up the overall sales growth in the near future.

 

Khwaja Abdul Hamied, the founder of company, was born on October 31, 1898. The fire of nationalism was kindled in him when he was 15 as he witnessed a wanton act of colonial highhandedness. The fire was to blaze within him right through his life.

 

In college, he found Chemistry fascinating. He set sail for Europe in 1924 and got admission in Berlin University as a research student of "The Technology of Barium Compounds". He earned his doctorate three years later.

 

In October 1927, during the long voyage from Europe to India, he drew up great plans for the future. He wrote: "No modern industry could have been possible without the help of such centres of research work where men are engaged in compelling nature to yield her secrets to the ruthless search of an investigating chemist." His plan found many supporters but no financiers. However, Dr Hamied was determined to being "a small wheel, no matter how small, than be a cog in a big wheel."

 

Cipla is born

 

In 1935, he set up The Chemical, Industrial & Pharmaceutical Laboratories, which came to be popularly known as Cipla. He gave the company all his patent and proprietary formulas for several drugs and medicines, without charging any royalty. On August 17, 1935, Cipla was registered as a public limited company with an authorised capital of Rs 0.600 million.

 

The search for suitable premises ended at 289, Bellasis Road (the present corporate office) where a small bungalow with a few rooms was taken on lease for 20 years for Rs 350 a month.

 

The company was officially opened on September 22, 1937 when the first products were ready for the market. The Sunday Standard wrote: "The birth of Cipla which was launched into the world by Dr K A Hamied will be a red letter day in the annals of Bombay Industries. The first city in India can now boast of a concern, which will supersede all existing firms in the magnitude of its operations. India has lagged behind in the march of science but she is now awakening from her lethargy. The new company has mapped out an ambitious programme and with intelligent direction and skillful production bids fair to establish a great reputation in the East. "

 

July 4, 1939 was a red-letter day for company, when the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, honoured the factory with a visit. He was "delighted to visit this Indian enterprise", he noted later. From the time of the company came to the aid of the nation gasping for essential medicines during the Second World War, the company has been among the leaders in the pharmaceutical industry in India.

 

On October 31, 1939, the books showed an alltime high loss of Rs 67,935. That was the last time the company ever recorded a deficit.

 

In 1942, Dr Hamied's blueprint for a technical industrial research institute was accepted by the government and led to the birth of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), which is today the apex research body in the country.

 

In 1944, the company bought the premises at Bombay Central and decided to put up a "first class modern pharmaceutical works and laboratory." It was also decided to acquire land and buildings at Vikhroli. With severe import restrictions hampering production, the company decided to commence manufacturing the basic chemicals required for pharmaceuticals.

 

In 1946, Cipla's product for hypertension, Serpinoid , was exported to the American Roland Corporation, to the tune of Rs 8 lakhs. Five years later, the company entered into an agreement with a Swiss firm for manufacturing foromycene.

 

Dr Yusuf Hamied, the founder's son, returned with a doctorate in chemistry from Cambridge and joined Cipla as an officer in charge of research and development in 1960.

In 1961, the Vikhroli factory started manufacturing diosgenin. This heralded the manufacture of several steroids and hormones derived from diosgenin.

 

Milestones

 

1935

Dr. K. A. Hamied sets up "The Chemical, Industrial and Pharmaceutical Laboratories Limted." in a rented bungalow, at Bombay Central.

 

1941

As the Second World War cuts off drug supplies, the company starts producing fine chemicals, dedicating all its facilities for the war effort.

 

1952

Sets up first research division for attaining self-sufficiency in technological development.

 

1960

Starts operations at second plant at Vikhroli, Mumbai, producing fine chemicals with special emphasis on natural products.

 

1968

The company manufactures ampicillin for the first time in the country.

 

1972

Starts Agricultural Research Division at Bangalore, for scientific cultivation of medicinal plants.

 

1976

The company launches medicinal aerosols for asthma.

 

1980

Wins Chemexcil Award for Excellence for exports.

 

1982

Fourth factory begins operations at Patalganga, Maharashtra.

 

1984

Develops anti-cancer drugs, vinblastine and vincristine in collaboration with the National Chemical Laboratory, Pune. Wins Sir P C Ray Award for developing inhouse technology for indigenous manufacture of a number of basic drugs.

 

1985

US FDA approves Cipla's bulk drug manufacturing facilities.

 

1988

The company wins National Award for Successful Commercialisation of Publicly Funded R&D.

 

1991

Lauches etoposide, a breakthrough in cancer chemotherapy, in association with Indian Institute of Chemical Technology.

 

The company pioneers the manufacture of the antiretroviral drug, zidovudine, in technological collaboration with Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad.

 

1994

The company’s fifth factory begins commercial production at Kurkumbh, Maharashtra.

 

1997

Launches transparent Rotahaler, the world's first such dry powder inhaler device now patented by Cipla in India and abroad. The palliative cancer care centre set up by the Cipla Foundation, begins offering free services at Warje, near Pune.

 

1998

Launches lamivudine, becoming one of the few companies in the world to offer all three component drugs of retroviral combination therapy (zidovudine and stavudine already launched).

 

1999

Launches Nevirapine, antiretroviral drug, used to prevent the transmission of AIDS from mother to child.

 

2000

The company became the first company, outside the USA and Europe to launch CFC-free inhalers – ten years before the deadline to phase out use of CFC in medicinal products.

 

2002

Four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities set up in Goa in a record time of less than twelve months.

 

2003

Launches TIOVA (Tiotropium bromide), a novel inhaled, long-acting anticholinergic bronchodilator that is employed as a once-daily maintenance treatment for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

 

Commissioned second phase of manufacturing operations at Goa.

 

2005

 

Set-up state-of-the-art facility for manufacture of formulations at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.

 

BUSINESS

 

Subject is engaged in manufacturing of Chemicals, Tablets and Capsules, Liquids, Creams, Aerosols, Injections, Sterile Solution and Agrochemicals and Formulations.

 

It is also manufacturing and marketing of Bulk Drugs and Formulations.

 

It is now ranked second in India by ORG in terms of retail pharmaceutical sales. 

 

Generic Names of Principal Products/Services of Company are :-

 

Product Description

 

Item Code No.

Norfloxacin

300490.14

Ciprofloxacin

300420.11

Amoxycillin

300410.04

 

The company’s products are approved by:-

 

v      Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USA

v      Medicines Control Agency (MCA), UK

v      Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia

v      Medicines Control Council (MCC), South Africa

v      National Institute of Pharmacy (NIP), Hungary

v      Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention (PIC), Germany

v      World Health Organisation (WHO)

 

Subject is one of the largest drug manufactures. It manufactures and markets bulk drugs and formulations. It is now ranked second in India by ORG in terms of retail pharmaceutical sales. It has manfacturing facilities at Kurkumbh, Bangalore, Patalganda and Vikroli in Mumbai. All the bulk drug facilities have been approved by the USA FDA and the formulation facilities have been approved by the Medicine Control Agency, UK; the Medicine Control Council, South Africa; the Therapeutic Goods Administration, Australia and other international agencies.


The company has a very wide product range which includes antibiotics, anti-bacterials, anti-asthmatics, anti-inflammatory anthelminites, anti-cancer and cardiovasculars. In domestic formulation market, antibiotics are the mainstay, which contributes around 50% of the company's revenue. Some of the leading brands are Ciplox (Ciprofloxacin), Novamox (Amoxycilin) and Norflox (Norfloxacin). The company is also has in its product portfolio Zidovir (zidovudine, anti-AIDS drug). The company was one of the first among the Indian pharmaceutical companies to introduce ampicillin and norfloxacin. 


The company is constantly maintained its lead in introducing new drug formulation. The company has very strong research and developement facilities which, has been bearing fruits. Its ability to quickly duplicate a new drug introduced elsewhere and introduce it in the Indian market has played a significant role in building a basket of formulation brands. Being one of the earliest entrants into the market with a new drug, generally, enables a company achieve higher realisations. In addition to being among the early entrants, one aspect which has given an edge to company’s strategy is the ability to market products at a significantly lower price. 


The company has developed the world's first budesonide-based, chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) - free anti-asthma inhaler, 'Budecort CFC-free'. Budesonide, which falls in the preventive class of anti-asthmatic drugs, is essentially a steroid and preferred due to its safety profile. The company has invested over Rs. 200 millions in developing CFC-free asthma products over a period of 12 month. The product is largely being targeted at the international markets, which are CFC-sensitive and is awaiting for registration in the European markets. The fruits of the new product will be obtained in the coming years, since the company expects to increase its exports through this product. 

Management review 2003-04

 

Industry Structure and Developments

 

The pharmaceutical industry in India continues to be highly competitive and fragmented, and has grown by 7% during the year. It is important for the industry now to be prepared to meet the challenges of the post 2005 product patents era.

 

Indian companies had an edge in the global pharmaceutical market due to their technical skills, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and relatively lower operating costs. Increasing competitive pressures could however offset some of these advantages.

 

Implementation of the new drug policy announced two years ago continued to be held back by an interim order of the Supreme Court in public interest litigation. As a result the uncertainty on this score continues. 

 

 

Performance Review

Sales for the year crossed Rs.23,250 million, recording an impressive 18 percent growth

over the previous year. This was achieved despite depressed sales in the fourth quarter, mainly on account of confusion related to the implementation of value added tax (VAT) and the levy of excise duty on the maximum retail price (MRP) of formulations. Cipla maintained its leadership in the domestic market, retaining its number one rank in the ORG IMS ratings (Retail Store

Audit MAT March 2005).

 

Exports grew by 30 percent, exceeding Rs.l0,500 million. Both active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and formulations contributed to the growth in business in the international market. Overseas business now forms 45 percent of the Company's total turnover.

 

The Company received the Express Pharma Pulse Award for overall performance and jointly won the best exporter award.

 

Exports

The Company's strategic alliances with its international marketing partners progressed as envisioned.

 

Technical know-how/fees received during the year .amounted to Rs.4l5 million. The overall net profits of the Company at Rs.4096 million grew by 39 percent. This was mainly on account of improved product mix, optimisation of resources and higher non-operating income.

 

Products

The Company yet again took a lead in the introduction of many new products and APIs in the country. Some of the formulations had the unique distinction of being the first in the world in their respective therapeutic class.These were:

• Duova (tiotropium and formoterol inhaler and rotacaps) - Long-acting combination bronchodilator for COPD

• Duovir E Kit (lamivudine, zidovudine and efavirenz tablets) - Novel triple-drug fixed dose combination kit for HIV/AIDS

·         Duonase (azelastine and fluticasone nasal spray) - New steroid-decongestant combination spray for allergic rhinitis

• Levolin (levosalbutamol inhaler, rotacaps, tablets and syrup) - The first chiral salbutamol bronchodilator for asthma in these dosage forms

• Mucinac (n-acetylcysteine effervescent tablets) - Mucolytic antioxidant • Seroflo Multi-Haler (salmeterol and fluticasone) - The first single-action multi-dose dry powder inhaler (DPI) for

asthma and COPD

• Voltanec (aceclofenac and beta-cyclodextrin tablets) - Fast actingnon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

 

The Company has introduced formulations and APIs during the year. Some of these advanced drugs have been manufactured for the first time India by and include:

 

 

Number of dosage forms and APIs manufactured the Company's various facilities continue to enjoy the of regulatory including the US FDA, MHRA UK, PIC MCC South TGA Australia, WHO Geneva and the Department of Canada.

 

The Company commissioned the second phase of manufacturing operations Goa this year. Some of these new facilities have already been accredited by regulatory agencies.

 

The Company has also acquired land at Baddi in Himacha Pradesh, where work has started on a new formulations plant.

 

The Cipla Chest Research Foundation Pune initiated number of important and academic research studies inmedical in its very first year. The foundation also conducted training programmes for the medical profession.

 

The company has maintained high safety standards in its plants. The preservation of environment has remained a priority. The British Safety Council Awarded the “Five Star Ratin” to the Kurkumbh plant and also presented the coveted “Sword of Honour” to the Patalganga plant.

 

It exports its products to America (41%), Asia (5%), Australia (6%), Africa (12%), Middle East (12%) and Europe (24%).

 

It is one of the leading exporters of bulk drugs and formulations and its products are registered in over 140 countries.

 

The leap in exports was a result of the company’s constant efforts to tap new markets and introduce new products.

 

Press release

 

(THE ECONOMIC TIMES, Mumbai, Thursday, March 31, 2005)
Cipla topples GSK, tops the pillboard chart
Co Corners 5.5% Share Of Market

MUMBAI: Local pharmaceutical major, Cipla, has ended GlaxoSmithKline's 28 year reign to emerge as the leading player in the domestic retail pharmaceutical market for '04, market research organisation ORG-IMS's Pharmaceutical Retail Audit has said.

Cipla has garnered a 5.5% share of the domestic market at the retail level, with sales of Rs 1,128 crore, marginally ahead of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

“Their ranking in the domestic market is primarily due to the fact that they have one of the largest product portfolios in the industry,” Cipla's joint MD, Amar Lulla, told ET. With a value growth of 6.6%, Cipla has just about outpaced the industry overall growth rate of 6.4%.

The company has over 1,000 products in the domestic market. It has launched over 55 products in '04 alone. Cipla's anti-asthma brand Asthalin is ranked seventh among the top 10 retail pharmaceutical brands. Cipla's lead, however, is only a marginal Rs. 1.400 million.

Besides, the data is restricted to only sales at the retail level and true picture of a company's standing only emerges if sales at hospitals are added up. GSK's spokesperson said ORG-IMS's data does not capture institutional sales or sales of vaccines, where GSK has a major presence.

“They believe that this data does not capture all aspects of their business,” he said. According to GSK's spokesperson, IMS Health's (which indicates sales made to hospitals and stockists) numbers for the year show GSK with a share of 6.45% and Cipla at 4.93%.

Shailesh Gadre, MD, ORG-IMS, said Cipla's growth was primarily driven by the new products that it launched over the last few years. “New launches, which have contributed to both value and volume growth, have been the primary differentiator for Indian companies,” he said.

According to ORG-IMS data, GSK has registered a value growth of 2.7%, much lower than the industry average of 6.4%. But the company's market share is still at a significant 5.4%, just below that of Cipla. Thus, GSK is still within striking distance of Cipla.

And given that a new patent regime is being implemented, the change could come sooner than later. “The domestic industry has focused on launching as many new molecules as possible while it still has the window of opportunity. But over time, the dominance of building brands will take priority,” Mr. Gadre said

Ranbaxy trails Glaxo at the third spot, with a market share of 4.5% and sales of Rs 9190 millions. Nicholas Piramal retains its fourth position with a market share of 4.3% and sales of Rs 8720 millions. Sun Pharma saw the maximum value growth of 13.9% at Rs 6740 millions.

The fifth ranked domestic pharma company has 3.3% of the retail market. Dr Reddy's Laboratories, which is ranked sixth, was the only company among the top 10 to suffer a dip in value growth. Its sales dipped 1.7% to Rs 4990 millions, while its market share shrank marginally to 2.4% from 2.6% last year.

Ahmedabad-based Zydus Cadila also retained its position at the seventh spot, growing 5.4% over last year to Rs 4960 millions. Its market share was unchanged at 2.4%. Unlisted Aristo moved up two ranks since last year to emerge as the eight largest player in the domestic market. Aristo was the only other company besides Sun Pharma to record double digit growth.

Its sales were up 13.2% at Rs 4760 millions. Aristo pushed MNC Abbott India down one slot. Abbott registered a growth of 6.9% to Rs 4730 millions. Abbott, incidentally, is the only MNC other than GSK to be on the top 10 companies. Another unlisted company, Alkem Laboratories, has managed a slot among the top 10. The company has registered a value growth of 7.5% at Rs 4480 millions.

The company now has 2.2% share of the market. Alkem's entry has forced out pharma MNC Aventis from the list. The company registered a growth of 1.3% in '03 to garner sales of Rs 4300 millions. According to Samprada Singh, chairman of Alkem Laboratories, the company's emphasis on brand building helped its standing.


“They have several successful brands in the top 300 of the pharma industry. Their product range encompasses several therapeutic segments like antibiotics, GI products, NSAIDs and even speciality areas such as CNS, CVS and oncology,” he added.

 

The company’s fixed asset of important value includes Freehold Land, Leasehold Land, Building and Flats, Plant and Machinery, Furniture and Fixtures and Vehicles.

 

 


UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2006

(Rupees in millions)

-

-

Year Ended

31.03.2006

1

Gross Sales & Income from Operations

31052.200

 

Less: Excise Duty

1195.000

 

Net Sales & Income from Operations

29857.200

2

Other Income

1311.000

3

Total Expenditure

 

-

a) (Increase)/decrease in
     Stock-in-trade

(840.800)

-

b) Consumption of Materials

15084.400

-

c) Staff Cost

1473.000

-

d) Other Expenditure

7476.600

4

Interest

114.200

5

Depreciation

830.000

6

Profit (+)/Loss (-) before Tax
(1+2-3-4-5)

7030.800

7

Provision for Taxation
- Current Tax
- Deferred Tax
- Fringe Benefit Tax


890.500
97.500
42.000

8

Net Profit (+) / Loss (-) after Tax (6-7)

6000.800

9

Paid-up Equity Share Capital

599.700

10

Reserves excluding Revaluation Reserves

 

11

Earning per Share (Rs.)
*Not Annualised

20.01

12

Aggregate of Non-Promoter
Shareholding
- Number of Shares
- Percentage of Shareholding



177095533
59.06

 

Notes :

  1. The Company is exclusively in the pharmaceutical business segment.
  2. The figures of the previous year have been recast/regrouped to render them comparable with the figures of the current year.
  3. No investor grievances were pending at the beginning of the quarter. During the quarter ended 31st March, 2006, seven investor grievances were received and have been suitably replied to.
  4. In April 2006, the Company has raised US$ 170 million (Rs. 7622.0 millions) through an issue of 1,10,46,310 Global Depository Receipts (GDRs). Each GDR represents one equity share of Rs.2 each and was priced at US$ 15.39 (equivalent to Rs.690). The said GDRs have been listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and the Company has already applied to Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) for having the underlying shares listed.
  5. The Board of Directors recommended the issue of bonus shares in the ratio of three shares for every two shares held and the shareholders have approved the same through a postal ballot on 21st March, 2006.The record date for determining the members who are entitled to the bonus shares is 25th April, 2006.
  6. Consequent to the issue of GDRs and bonus shares as stated in (4) and (5) above, the paid-up equity share capital will stand increased to Rs. 1554.6 millions.
  7. The Company had challenged the inclusion of the drugs - Salbutamol, Theophylline, Ciprofloxacin and Norfloxacin within the ambit of price control. The petition filed by the Company had been decided in favour of the Company by the Bombay High Court, which held that the said drugs were outside the ambit of price control. However, on an appeal filed by the government, the Supreme Court has remanded the matter to the Bombay High Court for further and more detailed examination in the light of the principles laid down by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court had also permitted the government to recover 50% of the amount that they had claimed was overcharged. The government had sent notices to the Company demanding an aggregate of Rs.1803.7 millions in respect of the said drugs, which according to them was 50% of the amount allegedly overcharged by the Company till July 2003. Subsequently, in separate proceedings the Allahabad High Court had ruled that the prices fixed by the government in respect of the said drugs were illegal and void. On an appeal filed by the government against this ruling, the Supreme Court has stayed the judgment of the Allahabad High Court. Further, the Supreme Court has directed that no coercive action shall be taken against the Company till the appeal is finally decided. The Company has received legal advice that the demand notices of the government are not sustainable.
  8. Other income includes Rs.197.0 millions being the amount settled during the quarter against insurance claims relating to losses on account of floods. The total amount of such claims settled during the year aggregated to Rs.924.2 millions. These claims were mainly under Declared Value Policies in respect of damage to finished goods at the Company's Bhiwandi godown caused by the floods in July 2005. The total cost of the said finished goods cannot be precisely determined in view of the impact of common and unallocable expenses. Consequently, the full amount of claims received has been accounted as other income.
  9. The above results after being reviewed by the Audit Committee were approved and taken on record at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 25th April, 2006.

 

 

By order of the Board
For CIPLA LIMITED

                                                                          

M. K. Hamied
Joint Managing Director

                                                                          

 

Financial Review - Period ended March 2006

 

Financial performance:

(Rupees in Millions)

 

Year Ended

 

31-03-2006

Domestic

15026.500

Exports

-

Formulations

10314.900

APIs

4867.500

Total Exports

15182.400

% of exports to total sales

50.3%

 

-

Total Sales

30208.900

-

-

Other operating income

-

Technology knowhow/fees

429.000

Others

414.300

Total

843.300

Income from Operations

31052.200

 

-

Operating margin

6664.000

% to income from operations

21.5%

 

-

Profit before tax

7030.8

% to income from operations

22.6%

 

-

Profit after tax

6000.800

% to income from operations

19.3%

Cipla continues to grow at a very healthy pace with an overall growth of more than 57% in income from operations for the quarter ended March 2006. Currently, they are one of the largest exporters of pharmaceutical products in India, exporting APIs and formulation products to more than 160 countries including the U.S., and a number of countries in Europe, Africa, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. During the quarter, the international business as well as the domestic business have recorded a remarkable growth of more than 56% and 63% respectively.

All the major segments including anti-asthmatics, cardiovascular and anti-biotics/bacterials segments have shown good performance in the domestic market. In the exports markets, anti-retrovirals, anti-malarials, anti-asthmatics, anti-depressants and cardiovascular segments have performed well.

During the quarter, material cost (as a percent to income from operations) have increased due to change in product mix and also on account of the fact that during the quarter domestic sales has grown by more than 56% where material costs are comparatively higher.

Excise duty has reduced mainly on account of Baddi operations which is exempt from payment of excise duty. The increase in staff cost is due to overall increase in managerial remuneration and increase in manpower. Other expenditure is higher on account of overall increase in level of operations and in particular the full impact of costs of operations of our new Baddi factory.

Interest costs have increased due to increase in borrowings for working capital purposes. Depreciation has increased by Rs. 102.500 millions on account of substantial additions to assets of about Rs. 4000 millions during the year.

The provision for tax has been significantly lower this quarter, substantially on account of increased contributions from Goa & Baddi factory in case of formulations and Kurkumbh & Bangalore EOUs in case of APIs.

 

Email

 

 

Corporate

sradhakrishnan@cipla.com

mabel@cipla.com

srinivasanh@cipla.com

 

Shares Department

cosecretary@cipla.com

 

Marketing

medical@cipla.com

 

Imports

imports@cipla.com

 

Exports

exports@cipla.com

ciplaexp@cipla.com

 

Protec Marketing Department

protec@cipla.com

 

Treasury

treasury@cipla.com

 

MIS

mis@cipla.com

 

Quality Control

ciplaqc@cipla.com

 

R&D

rnd@cipla.com

 

Personnel

hrd@cipla.com

 

Purchase

purchase@cipla.com

 

Padma Awards - 2005

Dr. Yusuf K. Hamied is a gifted entrepreneur of the Indian pharmaceutical industry. Apart from being an accomplished scientist, he combines great business acumen and intellect to strike the right balance between business considerations and social and humanitarian goals. He is currently the Chairman and Managing Director of Cipla Limited, which is renowned both locally and internationally for its high standards, quality, efficacy and affordability of medicines.

Born on 25 th July 1936 , Dr. Hamied obtained Ph.D in Organic Chemistry from Cambridge University. In the same year, he joined Cipla as a Research Officer. He was appointed as its Managing Director in 1976 and Chairman in the year 1989.

Dr. Hamied has been primarily responsible in the introduction, for the first time in India, of over 30 bulk drugs and their formulations. He is considered a pioneer of bulk drug industry in India and has a number of research papers and international patents to his credit. From a humble beginning, Cipla under the guidance of Dr. Hamied is now ranked as a leader in the domestic pharmaceutical industry. The company's turnover in 2004-2005 has exceeded Rs. 23000 millions of which 40% is exports. Cipla today manufactures and markets a wide range of medicines not only for the local market but also for export to 150 countries worldwide.

Dr. Hamied has pioneered and led the global fight against HIV and AIDS. Cipla was the first to offer the triple drug cocktail, Triomune, that can transform the life of an HIV positive patient at a fraction of the international cost. He had been instrumental in setting up a palliative care for cancer patients in Pune during the 1990's. This centre follows a unique family care modal, which offers free of cost, comfort and care to terminally ill cancer patients.

The recognitions received by Cipla under the leadership of Dr. Y. K. Hamied include two Chemexcil Awards for exports (1979 and 1982), Sir P. C. Ray Award for development of indigenous technology (1983) and a National Award from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India for successful commercialization of publicly funded R & D was conferred on Dr. Hamied. In 2002, he received another Lifetime Achievement award from Express Pharma Pulse. Dr. Hamied was elected a Fellow of Christ's College, Cambridge , UK in 2004.

 

 


CMT REPORT [Corruption, Money laundering & Terrorism]

 

The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, India Prisons Service, Interpol, etc.

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

No records exist designating subject or any of its beneficial owners, controlling shareholders or senior officers as terrorist or terrorist organization or whom notice had been received that all financial transactions involving their assets have been blocked or convicted, found guilty or against whom a judgement or order had been entered in a proceedings for violating money-laundering, anti-corruption or bribery or international economic or anti-terrorism sanction laws or whose assets were seized, blocked, frozen or ordered forfeited for violation of money laundering or international anti-terrorism laws.

 

2]         Court Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that subject is or was the subject of any formal or informal allegations, prosecutions or other official proceeding for making any prohibited payments or other improper payments to government officials for engaging in prohibited transactions or with designated parties.

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that the property or assets of the subject are derived from criminal conduct or a prohibited transaction.

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                   None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                           None

 

6]         Records on Int’l Anti-Money Laundering Laws/Standards :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                           None

 

7]         Criminal Records

No available information exist that suggest that subject or any of its principals have been formally charged or convicted by a competent governmental authority for any financial crime or under any formal investigation by a competent government authority for any violation of anti-corruption laws or international anti-money laundering laws or standard.

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

No record exists to suggest that any director or indirect owners, controlling shareholders, director, officer or employee of the company is a government official or a family member or close business associate of a Government official.

 

9]         Compensation Package :

Our market survey revealed that the amount of compensation sought by the subject is fair and reasonable and comparable to compensation paid to others for similar services.

 

10]       Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

MIRA INFORM as part of its Due Diligence do provide comments on Corporate Governance to identify management and governance. These factors often have been predictive and in some cases have created vulnerabilities to credit deterioration.

 

Our Governance Assessment focuses principally on the interactions between a company’s management, its Board of Directors, Shareholders and other financial stakeholders.

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

Subject is not known to have contravened any existing local laws, regulations or policies that prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the terms and conditions that could be included in the agreement with the subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.45.92

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.11

Euro

1

Rs.58.08

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

9

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

9

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

9

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

9

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

9

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

8

--LEVERAGE

1~10

9

--RESERVES

1~10

9

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

9

--MARGINS

-5~5

--

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

80

 

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%)

 

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

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average/normal.

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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