MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

24TH June 2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ZICOM ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Zicom House 45, Chimbai Road, Behind St. Andrews Church, Off Hill Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai – 400 050, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2005

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

01.12.1994

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-83391

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U32109MH1994PTC083391

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUMZ00293G

 

 

Legal Form :

Public limited liability company. The company’s shares are listed on the stock exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Importing of Electronic Security related Components including C. C. T. V., Fire Alarm, Intrusion Detection System, Access Control, Control Panels, Switchers, Timers, Cables, etc.

 

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 1250000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established company having satisfactory track. Trade relations are fair. General financial position is satisfactory. Payments are usually correct and as per commitments.

 

The company can be considered good for normal business dealings.

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Zicom House 45, Chimbai Road, Behind St. Andrews Church, Off Hill Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai – 400 050, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-26452784/2785/26454841/26515571/72/40003535

Fax No.:

91-22-26454842

E-Mail :

1. corporate@zicomsecure.com

2. investors@zicomsecure.com

Website :

http://www.zicom.com

 

 

Factory 1 :

Survey No. 143/1, Gala No. F-3, First Floor, Veera Industrial Estate, Amalia, Dabhel, Nani Daman-396 210

 

 

Network  :

MUMBAI - H.O. & BRANCH

Zicom House, 45-Chimbai Road,

Off Hill Road, Bandra (W),

Mumbai - 400 050.

Tel : 91-22-26454841 / 265 15571

Fax No : 91-22-26454842

 

2, Bhagawan Mansion,

Cinema Lane,

Behind Metro Cinema,

Mumbai - 400 002.

Tel : 91-22-22003463 / 78 / 87

Fax No : 91-22-22087928

 

Unique Industrial Estate,

Unique House, 213, 2nd Floor,

Chakala Road, Opp. Car Bazar,

Next to P & G Plaza, Andheri (E),

Mumbai - 400 099.

Tel : 91-22-30916669/39533728

Fax No : 91-22-28340957

 

Gala No. 6, Sagarmanthan Indl. Estate,

Bhoidapada, Sativali Rd.,

Vasai (E).

Tel : 91-250-2454497 / 5305

Fax No : 91-250-2454497

 

AHMEDABAD

202, 2nd Floor, Abhishree,

Near Jodhpur Char Rasta,

Satellite Road,

Ahmedabad.

Tel : 91-9377746460

 

 

PUNE

Al , 1 st Floor, Amrut Kumbh,

New Sadashiv Peth,

Pune-411 030.

Tel : 91-20-24336323 / 24 / 25

Fax No : 91-20-24336324

 

BANGALORE

B-0 1 , Fremont Terraces

Lower Ground Floor, No.3580,

4th Cross, Hal 2nd Stage, Indiranagar,

Bangalore - 560 038.

Tel : 91-80-25205086/25216646/25267803 / 25267806

Fax No : 91-80-25267805

 

HYDERABAD

Surya Arcade, 4th Floor,

1 - 1 1 -247, Begumpet,

Hyderabad -500 01 6.

Tel : 91-40-55316901 / 2

Fax No : 91-40-27763083

 

CHENNAI

GA Swathi Court,

Opp. Andhra Club,

22, Vijayaghavachari Road, T. Nagar,

Chennai-600017.

Tel : 91-44-28151025/26

Fax No : 91-44-28151027

 

DELHI

1 07/09/ 11/13, Classique Tower,

'J' Block Community Centre, Rajouri Garden,

New Delhi- 110027.

Tel : 91-11-39563811

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KOLKATA

Flat No.S-IOI/B/l& 2,lst Floor

1 0-A, Ho Chi Min Sarani,

Kolkata-700071.

Tel : 91-33-22822102/22823875

Fax No : 91-33-22825497

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Manohar Bidaye

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. Pramod V. Rao

Designation :

Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Harish Nayak

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Mukul Desai

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. R. S. Huger

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. N. V. Tapare

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Vijay Kalantri

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Dr.Atul Wad

Designation :

Additional Director (w.e.f. 9th March, 2005)

 

 

Name :

Purvi R Vasha

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

Name :

Amit Majumdar

Designation :

Head - Special Projects Group

 

 

Name :

Shirish Deshpande

Designation :

Vice President – Sales Operations
(Consumer Service Group)

 

 

Name :

KR Easwaran

Designation :

Vice President – Fire Solutions
(Security Solutions Group)

 

 

Name :

Reji Thomas

Designation :

Head - Human Resources

 

 

Name :

Nilkanth Vishwanathrao Tapare

Designation :

Additional Director

 

 

Name :

Hemendra Paliwal

Designation :

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Name :

Santosh Pillai

Designation :

Chief Technology Officer

 

 

Name :

Santonu Choudhury

Designation :

CEO - Consumer Services Group

 

 

Name :

Rathin Kumar Banerjee

Designation :

CEO - Security Solutions Group

 

 

 


 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

Promoters

2408852

29.42

Institutional Investors :-

 

 

Mutual Funds, UTI

90409

1.10

Banks, Financial Institutional and Insurance Companies

NIL

NIL

FIIs

388643

4.75

NRIs/OCBs

267871

3.28

Private Corporate Bodies

1616365

19.74

Indian Public

3370174

41.16

Any Other (Trust + Clearing Member)

44786

0.55

Total

8,187,100

100%

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Importing of Electronic Security related Components including C. C. T. V., Fire Alarm, Intrusion Detection System, Access Control, Control Panels, Switchers, Timers, Cables, etc.

 

 

Products :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Products Description

 

ITC Code

Control Panel & Switcher

8537.10

Cameras

8525.30

Access Readers

9031.90

Electronics Components

--

Software Services and Products

--

 

Its’ products range includes :-

 

·         C. C. T. V.

·         Fire Alarm

·         Intrusion Detection System

·         Access Control

·         Control Panels

·         Switchers

·         Timers and Cables

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

Unit

Licensed Capacity

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Electronic Component

Nos.

Not Applicable

12,000

699

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers :

Airlines

British Airways

Emirates

Jet Airways

 

Indian Banks

IDBI

HDFC

Union Bank of India

 

Foreign Banks

ABN AMRO

HSBC

Standard Chartered

 

Entertainment Sector

Star TV

Zee TV

Set India(Sony)

 

Multiplexes

Fame Adlabs

Fun Republic

Imax

 

Factories

GE Power Controls

Coca Cola

Hindustan Times

 

Finance

Kotak Securities

Pricewaterhouse Coopers

Prudential ICICI

 

Hospitals

Holy Spirit

Piramal Hospital

MGM

 

IT Sector

Oracle

Microsoft

Phillips Software

 

Jewellery Sector

Shrenuj&Co

ChintamaniJewellers

Hindustan Platinum

 

Shopping Malls

Crossroads

Shoppers' Stop

Big Bazaar

 

Government Sector

RBI

ONGC

BARC

 

Telecom

Hutch

Bharti Infotel

BPL Mobile

 

Others

Reliance Energy

Ranbaxy

Novartis

 

 

No. of Employees :

About 300

 

 

Bankers :

Union Bank of India

 

 

Facilities :

SECURED LOANS

(Rs in millions)

Working Capital Loan from Bank

--

Short Term Corporate Loan from Bank

100.000

Other Secured Loans

0.354

Working capital loan referred in (I) above and banking facilities mentioned in clauses 2(a) and 2(b) of schedule 15 are secured by the

Hypothecation of entire Stock, Book Debts, Plant & Machinery and Office Equipment and Equitable Mortgage of Land & Building a

Bandra (West), Premises at Vasai and office at Bangalore. It is further secured by personal guarantee of two Directors.

The short term corporate loan is secured by residual charge on all the assets of the Company. It is further secured by persona

guarantee of two directors and pledge of 0.1 millions equity shares of the company held by Directors and negative lien on 0.2 millions equit)

shares held by them. The Company has established escrow facility of a specific customer under this loan.

Other secured loans referred in (3) above are secured against vehicle financed.

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

P. Raj & Company

Chartered Accountants

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

15,000,000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/-  each

Rs. 150.000 millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

81,87,100

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs. 81.871 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

81.871

81.871

81.871

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

255.858

238.203

215.598

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

337.729

320.074

297.469

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

100.354

45.525

30.884

2] Unsecured Loans

0.000

0.000

0.000

TOTAL BORROWING

100.354

45.525

30.884

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

23.525

27.661

25.828

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

461.608

393.260

354.181

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

128.603

128.859

116.861

Capital work-in-progress

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

3.610

3.609

3.609

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

99.890

73.085

40.477

 

Sundry Debtors

189.760

139.499

87.501

 

Cash & Bank Balances

44.805

66.300

75.972

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

66.976

83.437

63.224

Total Current Assets

401.431

362.321

267.174

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

62.701

98.425

28.033

 

Provisions

9.335

4.764

11.083

Total Current Liabilities

72.036

103.189

39.116

Net Current Assets

329.395

259.132

228.058

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

1.660

5.653

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

461.608

393.260

354.181

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

31.03.2003

Sales Turnover [including other income]

577.496

408.660

316.369

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

73.606

44.039

41.205

Provision for Taxation

19.274

12.660

14.647

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

54.332

31.379

26.558

 

 

 

 

Export Value

1.275

3.113

0.133

 

 

 

 

Import Value

33.381

34.036

31.089

 

 

 

 

Total Expenditure

503.890

364.621

275.164

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2005

30.09.2005

31.12.2005

 Type

 1st Qtr

 2nd Qtr

 3rd Qtr

 Sales Turnover

 136.100

 198.100

 212.800

 Other Income

 00.000

 01.300

 00.000

 Total Income

 136.100

 199.400

 212.800

 Total Expenditure

 111.600

 169.900

 178.100

 Operating Profit

 24.500

 29.500

 34.700

 Interest

 03.100

 04.200

 04.600

 Gross Profit

 21.400

 25.300

 30.100

 Depreciation

 03.700

 05.300

 05.800

 Tax

 05.200

 00.000

 09.400

 Reported PAT

 11.700

 13.300

 16.900

 

 

200506 Quarter 1 –

 

Notes EPS is Basic & Diluted Status of Investors Complaints for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 Complaints pending at the beginning of the quarter NIL Complaints received during the quarter Nil Complaints disposed off during the quarter Nil Complaints unresolved at the end of the quarter NIL 1. The Company has only one segment, viz. Electronic Security System. 2. The above results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and then approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on July 29, 2005, which are subject to Limited Review by the Statutory Auditors of the Company.

 

200509 Quarter 2 –

 

Expenditure Includes (Increase) / Decrease in Stock in Trade Rs 0.425 million Consumption of Raw Materials Rs 138.128 million Staff Cost Rs 10.870 million Other Expenditure Rs 20.466 million Tax Includes Current Tax Rs 0.057 million Deferred Tax Rs 6.669 million EPS is Basic Status of Investor Complaints for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 Complaints Pending at the beginning of the quarter Nil Complaints Received during the quarter 05 Complaints disposed off during the quarter 05 Complaints unresolved at the end of the quarter Nil 1. During the quarter under review, the Company has successfully completed issue of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) of US$11.00 million with tenure of three years. During the said quarter, the Company has written off part of the FCCB expenses amounting to Rs 1.675 million. 2. The Company has launched new subscriber based security service scheme called ''Z-Security'' and incurred Rs 7.714 million as apart of the initial launch expenses. 3. During the quarter ended September 30, 2005, the Company has allotted 4,00,000 warrants on Preferential basis to the Promoters Group Companies entitling the holders thereof to subscribe in aggregate 8,00,000 Equity Shares. 4. The Company has only one segment, viz. ''Electronic Security System'' pursuant to Accounting Standard - 17, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India on segment reporting. 5. The above results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and then approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on October 28, 2005, which are subject to limited review by the Statutory Auditors of the Company.

 

200512 Quarter 3 –

 

Notes: Expenditure Includes (Increase) / Decrease in Stock in Trade Rs (1.828) million Consumption of Raw Materials Rs 147.768 million Staff Cost Rs 13.583 million Other Expenditure Rs 17.126 million Loss on sale of Fixed Asset Rs 1.443 million Tax Includes Current Tax Rs 9.354 million Deferred Tax Rs (1.985) million EPS is Basic & Diluted Status of Investor Complaints for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 Complaints Pending at the beginning of the quarter Nil Complaints Received during the quarter 06 Complaints disposed off during the quarter 06 Complaints unresolved at the end of the quarter Nil 1. The Company has only one segment, viz. Electronic Security System pursuant to Accounting Standard - 17, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India on segment reporting. 2. The above results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and then approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on January 24, 2006, which are subject to limited review by the Statutory Auditors of the Company. 3. The increase in Staff Cost by 88% (over corresponding quarter of previous year) is due to appointment of two CEOs and a new team for the proposed retail scheme of the Company. Further, other expenses have been higher on account of writing of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB)Expenses amounting to Rs 1.675 million. 4. Registered office of the Company has been shifted to Landmark, A-wing, 6th Floor, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400 093 w.e.f. January 23, 2006. 5. The Company has received an ISO 9001:2000 Certification from M/s. Moody International (I) Pvt. Ltd.

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

31.03.2003

Debt-Equity Ratio

0.22

0.12

0.05

Long Term Debt-Equity Ratio

0.15

0.00

0.00

Current Ratio

2.81

2.32

3.20

TURNOVER RATIOS

 

 

2.22

Fixed Assets

3.21

2.53

2.34

Inventory

6.67

7.19

8.17

Debtors

3.51

3.60

4.35

Interest Cover Ratio

8.08

7.67

11.30

Operating Profit Margin(%)

16.72

16.14

18.25

Profit Before Interest And Tax Margin(%)

14.55

12.39

14.32

Cash Profit Margin(%)

11.57

11.43

12.36

Adjusted Net Profit Margin(%)

9.41

7.69

8.43

Return On Capital Employed(%)

20.95

14.74

15.11

Return On Net Worth(%)

16.51

10.17

9.18

 

 

STOCK PRICES

 

Face Value

Rs.10.00/-

High

Rs.157.00/-

Low

Rs.147.00/-

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Fixed Assets

 

v      Land-Freehold

v      Buildings

v      Plant & Machinery

v      Office Equipments

v      Vehicles

v      Furniture and Fixtures

 

HISTORY

 

Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd., as it's name says engaged in the business of Electronic Security Systems and was incorporated in 1994. The company offers customised solutions to meet security needs of the customers in the application areas such as Instrusion & Burglar Alarm, Access Control, Fire Detection, CCTV Surveillance, Electronic Article Surveillance, Remote Video Surveillance, Integrated Building Management, Car Park Management and Smart Card Solutions. The above systems are designed to meet the security needs of residential, retail, commercial and industrial customers.

 

DIVIDEND: 
 
 Considering the need to deploy the resources of the Company for its business growth, the Board has continued conservative approach in recommending dividend and has proposed dividend @ 10%, i.e. Re. 1/- per share on 81,87,100 Equity Shares for the approval, as against @5%, i.e. Rs.0.50 per share paid in the previous year. This will absorb total amount of Rs. 9.335 millions (previous year Rs. 4.618 including Rs.1.148 millions (previous year Rs.0.524 millions) towards tax on dividend. 
 
 OPERATIONS: 
 
 The Directors are pleased to report that the year under review witnessed increase in turnover by 41.34%, i.e. from Rs.408.428 millions in the previous year to Rs.577.280 millions. The profit before tax at Rs.73.607 millions compared to Rs.44.040 millions in the previous year shows a jump of 67.15% as against increase of 6.88% in the previous year. After providing for current year's taxation at Rs. 20.700 millions (Rs.10.700 millions in previous year) and writing back of deferred tax amount of Rs.4.136 millions (previous year provision Rs.1.833 millions) and taxation for earlier years Rs. 2.710 millions (Rs.0.127 millions in the previous year); the net profit after tax comes to Rs.54.332 millions as against Rs.31.380 millions in the previous year, which indicates an increase of 73.14% compared to the previous years increase of 18.15%. This is a remarkable improvement in performance of the Company. 

 

FINANCE: 
 
 During the year with the increase in turnover of the Company, the working capital requirements have also gone up. The Company is judiciously using various avenues to meet its working capital needs. In view of further business of the Company on anvil, the fund requirements of the Company for the same is proposed to be met through a mix of further issue of securities. 

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE: 
 
 A separate section on Corporate Governance Report and a Certificate from the Company's Statutory Auditors confirming compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance by the Company as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are annexed to and forming part of this report. 

 

Outlook: 
 
 The electronic security integration business is today one of the fastest growing business. The demand over the next five years is expected to be driven by: 
 
 * Continued demand from private sector 
 
 * Pick-up in demand from Government sector 
 
 * Opening of new market segments such as shopping malls, retail shops, BPOs, call centers, hospitals, etc, 
 
 * Falling hardware prices and continued reduction in tariff. 
 
 * Emergence of premium apartments in residential segment. 
 
 As a result, the industry will witness increase in over all order size, customers will demand end to end solutions and complete package on a service basis. 
 
 In the past, Zicom has developed expertise in each of the vertical segments, having customer base spread across Government and private sector. With large demand emanating from both these sectors, and need to market and deliver services in a customized manner, the Organisation has been restructured in three key functional units, viz. Strategic Business Group, Corporate Business Group and Z-Security Service Group. Also, Zicom is driving alliances with strong International Companies to gain global business expertise. In this direction, Zicom has formed a new Company in joint venture with Bin-jabr Group of U.A.E., which will cater to Middle-East market. 
 
 With strong brand equity, nationwide marketing and servicing net work, innovative software and product development capabilities, Zicom is sure to remain leading market player in this high growth industry. 

 

 

INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS

 

Mr. Manohar Bidaye

 

Mr. Manohar Bidaye is a Promoter and Chairman of Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited. At Zicom, he is involved in overall Corporate Planning, Strategy Forming and Implementation, Financial Management, Banking, Accounts, Taxation and Legal aspects. Mr. Manohar Bidaye is a

Master of Commerce (M. Com) from the University of Bombay, has a General Degree in Law(LLB-Gen.)and is also a Senior Member of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

 

Mr. PramodVRao

Mr. Pramod V Rao is a Promoter and Managing Director of Zicom. He is a Science Graduate and has over 19 years of marketing experience in various conceptual product categories. He looks after the day-to-day affairs of the Company and is responsible for identifying strategic international business partners, strategy planning, overall marketing and sales functions.

 

Mr. Harish Nayak

Mr. Harish Nayak is a Director of Zicom since inception. He has over 14 years of experience in the computing, communications and networking industry based in USA. Mr. Harish Nayak has received his Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from Oregon State University, USA and Bachelors of Engineering in Electronics and CommunicationsfromManipal Institute of Technology, India.

 

Mr. Mukul Desai

Mr. Mukul Desai is a Director of Zicom since 1996 and is the Chairman of the Audit Committee. He has been practicing as a Chartered Accountant since 1982 and has varied experience in the field of Audit & Taxation. He has developed expertise in Corporate Law Matters, Direct and Indirect Taxation Laws, Corporate Finance Structuring etc.

 

Mr. R. S. Hugar

Mr. R. S. Hugar, a postgraduate in Econometrics from Pune University, brings with him vast experience of more than three and a half decades in Banking and Finance. Mr. Hugar's illustrious career in Banking started at Bank of Maharastra from January 1967, where he worked from 25 years in various capacities. He retired as Chairman and Managing Director of Corporation Bank. During his tenure he received various awards for his contributions to the banking sector.

 

Mr. N. V Tapare (Alternate Director to Mr. Harish Nayak)

Mr. N.V Tapare is a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Law. He is practicing as an Advocate and Sales Tax Consultant, after voluntary retirement as Deputy Commissioner of Sales Tax in 2001. At present he is one of the leading Sales Tax Consultant in Mumbai.

 

Mr. Vijay Kalantri

Mr. Vijay Kalantri is G.C.D. and Diploma Holder in Textile and Industrialist by profession. He has been actively involved with various Industries and Government Bodies in different capacities like President of All India Association of Industries, Indian Council of Foreign Trade, Vice-President of MVIRDC World Trade Centre, Standing Committee on Power, Managing Committee Member of FICCI, Advisory Board Member of Primary Market of SEBI, etc. He has been honoured with various prestigious awards by Institutions and Organizations representing Industry, Government Bodies and Socio-Economic Institutions.

 

Dr. Atul Wad (Additional Director)

Dr. Atul Wad has a Ph D and M.S. From J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management and is currently Advisor to the Ford Center, Kellogg School of Management, spearheading a major collaboration between the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and the Kellogg School of Management focused on Corporate Engagement in sustainable development. Dr. Atul Wad has over 25 years of experience in corporate strategy, sustainable business development, technology and trade in emerging markets in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean as a consultant, entrepreneur and academic.

 

Subject offers customised solutions to meet security needs of the customers in the application areas such as intrusion and Burglar Alarm, Access Control, Fire Detection, CCTV Surveillance, Electronic Article Surveillance, Remote Video Surveillance, Integrated Building Management, Car Park Management and Smart Card Solutions. The above systems are designed to meet the security needs of residential, retail, commercial and industrial customers.

 

As per website

 

Zicom has been a change-leader since inception, creating a niche for itself and bringing to the market superior products and services that best address security demands. Over the years, Zicom has played an integral part to allay fears of lack of security by ushering in state-of-the-art electronic surveillance systems for small, medium and large establishments and government projects; and by offering impeccable service regardless of the nature of the industry.

 

Zicom has been a change-leader since inception, creating a niche for itself and bringing to the market superior products and services that best address security demands. Over the years, Zicom has played an integral part to allay fears of lack of security by ushering in state-of-the-art electronic surveillance systems for small, medium and large establishments and government projects; and by offering impeccable service regardless of the nature of the industry.

Today, they are the largest electronic security systems provider in the country, with offices in over 30 cities and towns, employing over 400 people. Until the advent of Zicom, electronic security systems were seen as complicated devices that cost the earth. Today, simple and easy-to-use systems that fit any budget have proliferated the market place, owing to Zicom.

Their strategic tie-ups with global leaders ensure a steady stream of relevant technology and know-how, to cater to any demanding situation that may face us. Their continued commitment to excellence in their products is matched by their resolve to create a world-class work force, with only the best of the industry as their manpower. Scientific training and work environment at Zicom prove conducive to better productivity and customer service.

 

 

Zicom is committed to provide safety to customer by continuously developing and delivering / offering new technologies, innovative products, solutions and delightful services, by abiding all its commitments to customers. They will nurture their channel partners by providing profitable avenues of growth and fulfill responsibilities towards shareholders by achieving consistent growth In shareholder’s value and adhering to fair practices in all its dealings will employees and business partners.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core Values

Stay tuned to the Customer at all times

 

Keep raising the bar on Performance

 

Work with Transparency, Integrity and Accountability

 

 

 

Date: 09-Jun-2006

 

Title

Anti-theft gadget Companies devise aggressive sales strategy

Source

Economic Times

 Details

HYDERABAD: It’s alarms for burglars as households get gadget-savvy and security systems’ companies use aggressive sales strategies and bundled services to get in homes. Devices like alarms, motion sensors and video surveillance are making inroads as more and more households don’t want to take a chance.

Incidents like the 9/11 bombings and increased threat perceptions among urban households are throwing open a vista of opportunities for electronic security companies. “A few years ago, the market was growing at only 4% or so. Now it is much faster. This surely means that people are becoming more aware and want electronic security,” Zicom CEO Santonu Choudhury told ET.

Zicom has taken to the retail sales strategy to allow for walk-in purchases and servicing. “Retailing makes absolute sense. They believe walk-in will increase awareness and break the myth that electronic security is expensive," he said. “They do this by providing basic security system packages at a low price," he added.

"Bundling of security systems with greenfield infrastructure projects is another way of selling security systems. They are already fitted into tenements and the occupant doesn't have to plan or purchase his security," says security expert Captain Raghuram.

"This is the best way to go forward in making people aware of the need for security and obviate its use," says DATS India country head VV Sriraman.

The market for consumer security systems is currently in the range of Rs 250 crore to Rs 300 crore and is expected to grow at over 30% a year. The market is expected to touch Rs 700 crore in two to three years. According to industry sources, there are over 50 million urban households, representing a huge potential market.

"It may be too early to actually take up retail selling. The best way to sell now is through bundling," says Mr Sriraman.

Zicom's Mr Choudhury, however, says, "Many people live in already constructed homes. They need security as well." With basic security systems like burglar alarms, video phones priced as low as Rs 6,500, affordability would not be a major issue.

"The consumer segment they are talking about is still 'latent' and will take a lot of effort to break into," says security expert Captain Raghuram. "So far, only upper class households took to electronic security. The market they are talking about is the average Indian household that is not sensitised to need for such security," he adds. Also, the average middle class household is burgled on an average only once in a lifetime.

 

Date: 11-May-2005

 

Title

Zicom launches ZICOMhome and ZICOMbusiness products

Source

Local

 Details

Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd (BSE Code: 531404), the country’s pioneers in electronic security solutions provider, today announced a nationwide foray into the consumer segment with the launch of ‘ZICOMhome’, the sophisticated security system for homes in India. Talking about the latest venture, Mr. Santonu Choudhury, CEO, Consumer Service Group, Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited said, “ZICOMhome is their biggest consumer launch yet and through this launch, they will offer to their customer, electronic security that will provide protection, safety and freedom from fear They want to touch all aspects of a consumer’s life to mitigate the fears of insecurity as much as they can”.

Mr. Choudhury added, “They have launched ZICOMhome nationally and will cover 24 cities in the first phase, and have plans to set up over 600 retail outlets in the next three years. There will be special emphasis on the Western Region with over 200 retail outlets planned in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Goa. Simultaneously they are also launching ZicomBusiness which includes products such as TFT Monitor, Digital Video Recorder, Colour Dome Camera and many more such products that is specially designed to suit the security needs of shops and business establishments.”

ZICOMhome is an easy to operate electronic security system that can secure a home at the press of a button. The critical elements of ZICOMhome are the Main Panel, which is the brain of the system, the Central Monitoring Station (CMS) and the Video Monitoring Station (VMS). Zicom’s CMS is an innovation which has revolutionized the field of electronic security in India today. The CMS networks with the home, every time the system is armed, thereby enabling ZICOMhome response executives to monitor customer’s premises at all times, thus providing protection 24x7, 365 days a year, regardless whether the consumer is at home or away, awake or asleep. With the help of the VMS facility, any act of intrusion can be viewed live or enable the consumer to see the recorded images later

Another USP of ZICOMhome is that the security systems provide insurance cover up to Rs. 3 lacs on burglary to consumers who have availed of the CMS facility and the amount is variable depending on the product configuration. In addition to these, there will be free replacement of ZICOMhome products within the warranty period. The CMS charges vary from the range of Rs. 200/- to 300/- while the VMS charges vary from Rs. 400/- to Rs. 500/- depending on the location.

The other major components of ZICOMhome, which are as follows:

The company has set up Central Monitoring Stations in Mumbai with other cities being connected through a receiver.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Pramod Rao – Managing Director, Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited said, “They understand the human want of feeling safe at all times, at home or outside. They want to alleviate the syndrome of security being made available only to the highs and dries of the society. Over the years, they have strived to make the quality of human life better by helping one feel safe and gain peace of mind’ and the objective of this division is just that.”

ZICOMhome and ZICOMbusiness together be an ideal service for Homes and Residential buildings and will also suit businesses like Hotels & Restaurants, Hospitals, Health Clubs, Malls and Multiplexes, Banks & ATMs, Educational and Religious Institutions, Small and Medium Establishments and Retail & Jewellery shops

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Manohar Bidaye, Chairman, Zicom Electronic Security Solutions Limited said, “After a successful decade of providing solutions to the corporate sector, they have found that the need for security amongst the consumers has increased tremendously. Since then, they have been constantly working, towards offering state-of-the-art yet affordable security solutions to the retail consumers. Today, with the launch of this division, they have been able to offer a bouquet of security solutions to the people of the country.”

Date: 09-Jan-2006

 

Title

Zicom forays into home, retail security market

Source

DNA

 Details

Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd., the Mumbai-based electronic security solutions provider, has entered into the $14.5 billion home and retail security market. The company has hired Santonu Choudhury of Reliance Infocomm, the brain behind Reliance Infocomm's WebWorld Network, for its expansion plans.

Zicom offers products like Access control systems using keypad, proximity cards and biometrics and CCTV (Closed Circuit Television)surveillance.

Pramod Rao, Managing Director, Zicom told DNA, "They will be investing Rs. 40 crore for upgradation, new technology and software. They have also integrated all multiple security applications into one co-ordinated hardware and software package."

Zicom services the diverse and and demanding security needs of private and public sectors. Its customers include companies such as BPO firm WNS, JP Morgan, HDFC, HSBC, Standard Chartered, IDBI Bank, I-flex, Sonata Software, RBI and NTPC

Explaining the security network, Rao said, "They provide security in four levels. The level one monitors homes, shops, malls and hyper markets through CCTV and computers. In level two, CCTV transmits signals and footage to their central control room where their Engineers and experts monitor round the clock."

The four level hi-tech security services come at Rs. 2495 per month 

 

Date: 10-Jan-2006

 

Title

Business Standard writes about Home Security

Source

Business Standard

 

 Details

The electronic home security market has become an eye candy for companies such as Honeywell, Siemens, Bosch, Zicom and Eureka Forbes. These Companies , which are already present in the electronic government and corporate security , are expanding into the home security space.

As a result, the home security systems market, which is currently valued at about Rs. 70 crores, will reach Rs. 400 crores in the next four years, said industry officials. Solutions range from integrated home automation, to high end stand alone systems such as Burglar Alarm phones, fire detectors, video door phones, CCTV systems and anti -access and intrusion systems.

"Events like the September 11 attack, the attack on parliament and the ongoing bomb blasts have resulted into an overall gorwth in the security systems market. Besides, gorwing income, lower customs duty and availability of cheaper electronic goods, have resulted into growth of home security systems" said Mr. Pramod Rao, Managing Director of Zicom.

In the next 2-3 years, more than five lakh household will subscribe to electronic security systems, he said. 

 

Date:   10-May-2006 

 

Zicom launches ZICOMhome and ZICOMbusiness 

 

Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd (BSE Code: 531404), the country’s pioneers in electronic security solutions provider, today announced a nationwide foray into the consumer segment with the launch of ‘ZICOMhome’, the sophisticated security system for homes in India. Talking about the latest venture, Mr. Santonu Choudhury, CEO, Consumer Service Group, Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited said, “ZICOMhome is their biggest consumer launch yet and through this launch, they will offer to their customer, electronic security that will provide protection, safety and freedom from fear They want to touch all aspects of a consumer’s life to mitigate the fears of insecurity as much as they can”.

Mr. Choudhury added, “They have launched ZICOMhome nationally and will cover 24 cities in the first phase, and have plans to set up over 600 retail outlets in the next three years. There will be special emphasis on the Western Region with over 200 retail outlets planned in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Goa. Simultaneously they are also launching ZicomBusiness which includes products such as TFT Monitor, Digital Video Recorder, Colour Dome Camera and many more such products that is specially designed to suit the security needs of shops and business establishments.”

ZICOMhome is an easy to operate electronic security system that can secure a home at the press of a button. The critical elements of ZICOMhome are the Main Panel, which is the brain of the system, the Central Monitoring Station (CMS) and the Video Monitoring Station (VMS). Zicom’s CMS is an innovation which has revolutionized the field of electronic security in India today. The CMS networks with the home, every time the system is armed, thereby enabling ZICOMhome response executives to monitor customer’s premises at all times, thus providing protection 24x7, 365 days a year, regardless whether the consumer is at home or away, awake or asleep. With the help of the VMS facility, any act of intrusion can be viewed live or enable the consumer to see the recorded images later

Another USP of ZICOMhome is that the security systems provide insurance cover up to Rs. 3 lacs on burglary to consumers who have availed of the CMS facility and the amount is variable depending on the product configuration. In addition to these, there will be free replacement of ZICOMhome products within the warranty period. The CMS charges vary from the range of Rs. 200/- to 300/- while the VMS charges vary from Rs. 400/- to Rs. 500/- depending on the location.

The other major components of ZICOMhome, which are as follows:

The company has set up Central Monitoring Stations in Mumbai with other cities being connected through a receiver.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Pramod Rao – Managing Director, Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited said, “They understand the human want of feeling safe at all times, at home or outside. They want to alleviate the syndrome of security being made available only to the highs and dries of the society. Over the years, they have strived to make the quality of human life better by helping one feel safe and gain peace of mind’ and the objective of this division is just that.”

ZICOMhome and ZICOMbusiness together be an ideal service for Homes and Residential buildings and will also suit businesses like Hotels & Restaurants, Hospitals, Health Clubs, Malls and Multiplexes, Banks & ATMs, Educational and Religious Institutions, Small and Medium Establishments and Retail & Jewellery shops

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Manohar Bidaye, Chairman, Zicom Electronic Security Solutions Limited said, “After a successful decade of providing solutions to the corporate sector, they have found that the need for security amongst the consumers has increased tremendously. Since then, they have been constantly working, towards offering state-of-the-art yet affordable security solutions to the retail consumers. Today, with the launch of this division, they have been able to offer a bouquet of security solutions to the people of the country.”

There are three basic variants available in ZICOMhome:

 

 

Zicom Electronic Security Systems is the leading Electronic Security Solutions provider in India. The company offers a wide range of products including access control systems, CCTV surveillance, fire alarm systems, smart cards, biometrics, remote video surveillance, perimeter protection system, law enforcement products, etc. The company has also integrated all this multiple security applications into one coordinated hardware and software package. The company has got strong software capabilities relating to the security business.

Since its inception in 1995, Zicom has always driven the market with innovations. Zicom pioneered the concept of Central Monitoring Station in India. The company was the first to introduce wireless security systems.

Zicom services the diverse and demanding security needs of private and public sectors. Its customers include several large Indian and multinational companies in the field of infotech, telecom, media, banking, finance, industrial, etc. as well as various public sector units.

 

 

Achievement

 

 

 

1995

:

Zicom became India's first Electronic Security systems company to get listed on the Indian Bourses.

 

 

 

1996

:

The company installed the Country's First Central Monitoring Station

 

 

 

1997

:

They became the first to indigenously manufacture Access Controller and Fire Alarm Panel with inherent Software Capabilities.

 

 

 

1998

:

They were the first in the country to introduce Wireless Security Systems

 

 

 

1999

:

Zicom expanded the CMS Network to other cities.

 

 

 

2000

:

The company forged a tie-up with Motorola and Schlumberger for Smart card Business

 

 

 

2002

:

The company received the Computer Associates, US Smart Certification for intelligent Door Controller. Also, became the first to manufacture Biometric based Access Control System integrated with Smart Cards

 

 

 

2003

:

Zicom was the first in Electronic Security Industry in India to start a Toll Free Number, 1 600 22 4567.

 

 

 

2004

:

Zicom has become the first Electronic Security Systems Company to launch a Service Scheme, "Z-Security"

 

 

 

2005

:

Took the first step in the overseas market by setting up joint venture in UAE to cater to gulf market.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. This Quality Policy underlines the commitment of the Management and Employees towards achieving Quality in all areas, resulting in total and consistent Customer Satisfaction and that in Products and Services of Zicom.
  2. Employees at all levels in the Organization will be made aware of the company’s quality policy through continuous training, education and motivation.
  3. All products, services and internal process shall be customer focused and performance driven.
  4. The company is committed to augment innovative technology in all aspects of its business.
  5. Every action of the employee shall reflect his / her commitment to achieve excellence in performance and customer delight

 

It seems you have a query or you would like to email someone at Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd. If you think any of us at Zicom can be of any assistance, please feel free to get in touch with us. Well they hope the list down here will help you in reaching the right person at the right time.

 

For Business Meeting, Partnerships and Alliances

corporate@zicomsecure.com

For details on Human Resources

hrd@zicomsecure.com

For investment and stock related-queries

investors@zicomsecure.com

Technical support

techsupport@zicomsecure.com

Sales support on large private and public sector projects for SSG

sales.ssg@zicomsecure.com

Sales support for retail and residential segment

sales.csg@zicomsecure.com

Marketing & Advertising

marketing@zicomsecure.com

Media and public relations

pr@zicomsecure.com

 corporate@zicomsecure.com

 

 

 

 


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.46.40

UK Pound

1

Rs.84.50

Euro

1

Rs.58.32

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

5

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

5

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

5

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

4

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

5

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

5

--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

NO

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

44

 

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 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

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

 

 

 

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL : This information is provided to you at your request, you having employed MIPL for such purpose. You will use the information as aid only in determining the propriety of giving credit and generally as an aid to your business and for no other purpose. You will hold the information in strict confidence, and shall not reveal it or make it known to the subject persons, firms or corporations or to any other. MIPL does not warrant the correctness of the information as you hold it free of any liability whatsoever. You will be liable to and indemnify MIPL for any loss, damage or expense, occasioned by your breach or non observance of any one, or more of these conditions