MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

 

Report Date :

28.11.2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

WEIKFIELD PRODUCTS COMPANY (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Weikfield Estate, Nagar Road, Pune – 411 014, Maharashtra, India.

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2004

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

19.01.1972

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-15563

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U29219MH1972PTC015563

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Liability Company.

 

 

Line of Business :

The company is engaged in growing of mushrooms, processing of brinjals, mango, other food products such as baking powder, veg jelly crystals, ice cream mix, drinking chocolate, icing sugar, beverages and organic tea.

 

World of Exciting Food delicacies and Allied products.

 

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 250000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject company is owner of "Weikfield" brand, which has been well received among consumers.  Subject is a well-established and reputed company having satisfactory track records.  Directors are reported as experienced, respectable and resourceful businessmen.  Their trade relations are reported as fair.  Financial position is good.  Payments are usually correct and as per commitments. The company can be considered normal for business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Weikfield Estate, Nagar Road, Pune – 411 014, Maharashtra, India.

Tel. No.:

91-20-26633111 / 112

Fax No.:

91-20-6633380 / 6632977/6680380

E-Mail :

weikfield@weikfield.com  

weikfield.international@wmi.co.in

Website :

http://www.wiekfield.com

Area :

351.875 Sq.mtrs

Location :

Owned

 

 

Factory 1 :

Weikfield Estate, Nagar Road, Pune – 411 014, Maharashtra, India.

Tel. No.:

91-20-6633111 / 6633112

Fax No.:

91-20-6633380 / 6632977

E-Mail :

weikfield@weikfield.com  

weikfield.international@wmi.co.in

Area :

10175.878 Sq.mtrs.

Location :

Owned

 

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Satpal S. Malhotra

Designation :

Chairman cum Managing Director

Address :

A-8, Forest Park, Nagar Road, Pune-411014, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

22.05.1927

Date of Appointment :

19.01.1972

 

 

Name :

Mr. Baldevraj S. Malhotra

Designation :

Director

Address :

12, Pushpak Society, Kalyani Nagar, Pune-411014, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

21.01.1934

Date of Appointment :

19.01.1972

 

 

Name :

Mr. Mukesh S. Malhotra

Designation :

Managing Director

Address :

116, Koregaon Park, Pune-411001, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

12.06.1952

Date of Appointment :

21.02.1972

 

 

Name :

Mr. Puneet S. Malhotra

Address :

116, Koregaon Park, Pune-411001, Maharashtra, India

Designation :

Director

Date of Birth/Age :

20.02.1954

Date of Appointment :

08.11.1972

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ashwini B. Malhotra

Address :

A-8, Forest Park, Nagar Road, Pune-411014, Maharashtra, India

Designation :

Executive Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Akshay Malhotra

Address :

16, Pushpak Society, Kalyani Nagar, Pune-411014, Maharashtra, India

Designation :

Director (Marketing)

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ankush Malhotra

Address :

116, Koregaon Park, Pune-411001, Maharashtra, India

Designation :

Director (R & D)

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Kauj & Associates

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Mr. Satpal S. Malhotra

7502

Mr. Baldevraj S. Malhotra

7502

Mr. Mukesh S. Malhotra

7502

Mr. Puneet S. Malhotra

7502

Mr. Ashwini B. Malhotra

7502

Mr. Akshay Malhotra

2495

Mr. Ankush Malhotra

2495

Mohini R. Malhotra

1500

Kunwalmohini B. Malhotra

1500

Ritu M. Malhotra

1500

Seema P. Malhotra

1500

Priti A. Malhotra

1500

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

The company is engaged in growing of mushrooms, processing of brinjals, mango, other food products such as baking powder, veg jelly crystals, ice cream mix, drinking chocolate, icing sugar, beverages and organic tea.

 

World of Exciting Food delicacies and Allied products.

 

 

Products :

¯      Mushrooms

¯      Processing of Brinjals and Mango

¯      Baking Powder

¯      Veg Jelly Crystals

¯      Ice Cream Mix

¯      Drinking Chocolate

¯      Icing Sugar

¯      Beverages

¯      Organic Tea

 

 

Brand Names :

"WEIKFIELD"

 

 

Exports to :

Africa, Middle East, Russia, UK and USA

 

 

Imports from :

France, Middle East and USA

 

 

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

 

 

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Trading Goods

 

 

9500.000 mt

3037.15 mt

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

Around 250

 

 

Bankers :

Ø       Dena Bank

      Camp Branch, Pune - 411 001

      Maharashtra, India

Ø       Canara Bank

Ø       Corporation Bank

Ø       City Bank   

 

 

Facilities :

Cash Credit :  Rs. 11.500 millions

Packing Credit :  Rs.  10.000 millions

Bills Discounting :  Rs. 15.000 millions

 

Secured Loans:

Ø       Dena Bank

Ø       Standard Chartered Bank

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory 

 

 

Auditors :

Khandelwal Jain & Associates

Chartered Accountants

Address :

1st Floor, Alankar Cinema Building, Pune - 411 001, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-20-26121460

 

 

Sister Concerns :

K                 Weikfield Agro Products Limited

K                 Weikfield International U.A.E.

K                 Weikfield Mnemonix InfoNetworks

 

 

 

Memberships :

K                 Confederation of Indian Industry

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

50000

Equity Shares

Rs. 100/-

Rs.5.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

50000

Equity Shares

Rs. 100/-

Rs.5.000 millions

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2004

31.03.2003

31.03.2002

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

5.000

5.000

2.001

2] Reserves & Surplus

106.691

64.907

62.390

NETWORTH

111.691

69.907

64.391

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

49.644

45.715

36.500

2] Unsecured Loans

28.545

25.938

19.500

TOTAL BORROWING

78.189

71.653

56.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

189.880

141.560

120.391

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

38.695

35.273

30.700

Capital work-in-progress

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

130.287

75.562

35.200

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

43.873

54.302

35.000

 

Sundry Debtors

2.084

(0.818)

30.000

 

Cash & Bank Balances

2.175

1.985

0.500

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

1.000

 

Loans & Advances

63.110

48.661

5.000

Total Current Assets

111.242

104.130

71.500

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities & Provisions

90.344

73.405

15.009

 

Provisions

 

 

2.000

Total Current Liabilities

90.344

73.405

17.009

Net Current Assets

20.898

30.725

54.991

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

189.880

141.560

120.391

 


 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2004

31.03.2003

31.03.2002

Sales Turnover [including other income]

305.951

290.147

243.000

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

52.401

17.434

22.000

Provision for Taxation

4.977

5.856

7.000

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

47.424

11.578

15.200

 

 

 

 

Export Value

53.898

106.790

69.966

 

 

 

 

Import Value

15.279

22.699

12.050

 

 

 

 

Total Expenditure

253.550

212.713

0.000

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2004

31.03.2003

31.03.2002

PAT / Total Income

(%)

15.50

3.99

6.25

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

17.13

6.01

9.05

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

34.95

12.51

21.53

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.47

0.25

0.34

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

1.51

2.07

1.13

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

1.23

1.42

4.20

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Director’s Report :

 

The domestic have shown healthy growth of over 17% year on year and this is the 4th consecutive year of double digit growth in domestic sales.

 

However, export sales have fallen drastically by about 48% due to the vagaries of the international market, resulting in a sharp decrease in organic Tea and Canned Mushroom exports. Steps are being taken to diversify organic tea exports to other customers and markets and to open new markets in East and Central Africa as well as Australia and New Zealand, to regain the export growth momentum.

 

During the year in review, your company has executed a substantial modernisation and up gradation of its manufacturing facility, resulting in all round savings in Unit production costs related to labour and power expenses.

 

Introduction of various new products both for domestic sales and for the export market is planned in the near future, which will argument the sales and profits of the company.

 

Property:

 

Freehold Land, Furniture and Fixtures, Building, Lab and office equipments, Plant and Machinery, Vehicles

 

 

Form 8 Particular for creation or modification of charges

 

Name of the company

Weikfield Products Company (India) Private Limited

Presented By

Dena Bank, Pune Camp Branch, Pune-411001

1) Date and description of instrument creating the change

a)       Certified True Copy of the Agreement of Hypothecation of Goods, Book-debts and Other Movable Assets dated 7th August, 2000.

(Both the documents to constitute a single charge)

2) Amount secured by the charge/amount owing on the securities of charge

Rs. 0.200 millions

 

3) Short particular of the property charged. If the property acquired is subject to charge, date of the acquired of the property should be given

GOODS

Stock of raw materials, such as stocks in process and finished goods such as stock-in-trade etc., stores and spares, packing material etc. consumable stores and spares, packing material etc. both present and future, now being or hereafter during the continuance of the Agreement brought into or upon or now or hereafter in course of transit to any godowns, jathas or other place of storage or occupation of borrower.

MOVABLE AND OTHER ASSETS

a. All the tangible moveable properties and assets of the borrower of whatsoever nature including moveable plant, machinery, tools and accessories stores and spares relating to   plant and machinery, furniture, articles, office equipments, computers and things belonging to the borrower and lying and being at their premises/ factories at Pune being moveable properties and capable of passing by delivery- both present and future whether installed or not and whether not lying loose or in cases and now being or at any time brought into or upon or at time in the course of transit to the premises, factories of the borrower at Pune either by way of substitution or by addition or other places whatsoever in the possession or occupation of the borrower (hereinafter referred to as the ‘said assets’).

BOOK-DEBTS

All the present and future Book-debts, outstanding, moneys, receivables, claims, bill rights to or in moveable properties and moveable assets and which are now due, owing or payable or belonging to the Borrower may at any time hereafter during the continuance of the Agreement become due, owing, payable or belonging to the Borrower in course of its business by any person, firm, company, Body corporate or by the Government Department, Central Department or office or any Municipal or local or public or semi-government body or authority or any Body Corporate or undertaking or Project or whatever in Public Sector.

a. All the tangible moveable properties and assets of the borrower of whatsoever nature including moveable plant, machinery, tools and accessories stores and spares relating to   plant and machinery, furniture, articles, things being moveable properties capable of passing by delivery- both present and future whether installed or not and whether now lying loose or in cases and now being or at any time brought into or upon or at time in the course of transit to the premises, factories and godowns of the borrower either by way of substitution or in addition or other places whatsoever in the possession or occupation of the borrower or on behalf of the borrower or whatsoever the same may be or in transit or delivery the main items whereof as under. As per THE SCHEDULE on page No.14 of the enclosed Agreement at Sr. No. b

 

4) Gist of the terms and conditions and extent and operation of the charge.

Terms and conditions as per Clause Nos. 1 to 17 of the Hypothecation Agreement enclosed. The charge to cover the Non-fund based facility of Bank Guarantee (Performance/ financial) to the extent of Rs.0.200 millions (as per document at Sr. No. a)

5) Name and Address and description of the person entitled to the charge.

Dena Bank

Pune Camp Branch

M. G. Road, Camp

Pune-411001

6) Date  and brief description of instrument modifying the charge

Certified true copy of ‘Hypothecation of Movables Plant. Machineries etc. (to secure working capital facilities) dated 14th August, 2003

7) Particulars of modifications specifying the terms and conditions or the extent of operations of the charge in which modification is made and the details of the modification.

Bank Guarantee facilities of Rs. 4.000 millions are further collaterally secured by charge on all tangible moveable properties and assets of the borrower of whatsoever nature including plant, machinery, tools and accessories, stores and spares relating to   plant and machinery, furniture, articles, things belonging to the borrower and lying at their premises/factories at Weikfield Estate, Nagar Road being moveable properties capable of passing by delivery both present and future-whether installed or not and whether lying loose or in cases and now being or at any time hereinafter during the continuance of this agreement brought into or upon or at time in the course of transit to the premises, factories of the borrower at Nagar Road, Pune, either by way of substitution or in addition or other places whatsoever in the possession or occupation of the borrower and more particularly described in schedule of enclosed Agreement.

 

(Hereinafter referred to as the THIRD MODIFICATION)

 


 

Subject started in 1956 with the manufacturing of custard powder & cornflower. 

 

Weikfield International Corporation (WIC) merged in Weikfield Products Company (India) Private Limited from July 2002.  Thus, WIC ceased to exist.

 

Today, subjects brand is associated with a versatile range of processed food products like custard powder, jelly crystals, baking powder, drinking chocolate, cream caramel, chutneys, sauces and natural Ayvurvedic health products.

 

The company's product range includes Desserts, Custard Powder, Vegetarian Jelly Crystals, Cremelle Caramel Pudding, Cake Mix, Drinking Chocolate, Ice Cream Mix, Icing Sugar, Vanilla Flavours, Cornflower, Mustard Powder and Mushroom.

 

The company’s three divisions are engaged in production of:

 

general food division

Custard powder, corn flour, jelly crystals, mustard powder, vanilla essence in powder, freeze ice cream, mix powder, drinking chocolate powder, cremelle pudding mix, gelatine for foods, cake and pudding mixes, arrow roots powder, glucose (for food) sago and barley.

 

baking and spices division

Baking powder, full and ground spices, Weikfield various masalas, black pepper and icing sugar.

 

tea division

Tea bags in various flavours and shapes round and square.

 

The company’s production capacity is 8000 MT per annum.

 

The company's "First Choice" mushrooms are cultivated under the strict supervision of international mushroom experts, under the most hygienic conditions.

 

The company has collaboration with :

 

K                 Charles Jacquinet Cie Inc, USA

K                 Frankling Mushroom Farms, USA

K                 St. Dalfour Fruit Conserves, France

 

The company's distribution set up includes 20 C & F agents, 1200 distributors and over 200000 retail outlets across the country.  It also has a 5 person, international sales and marketing team who ensures the presence of Weikfield products in 27 nations around the world.

 

It is in trade terms with:

 

K                 Tata Chemicals, Mithapur - 361 345, Gujarat

K                 Anil Starch Limited, Anil Road, PB No. 10009, Ahmedabad - 380 025, Gujarat

K                 Rollatainers Limited, 13/6, Mathura Road, Faridabad - 121 003, Haryana

K                 Campbell Cheong Chan (M) Sdn. Bhd., 3. Jln Kilang A, 46050 Petaling Jaya, PO Box 51, 46700, Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

K                 FMC, USA, 1735, Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, U.S.A

 

As Per Web:

 

Weikfield Products Company (India) Private Limited started in 1956 with the manufacturing of Custard Powder and Corn Flour. Today Weikfield brand is associated with a versatile range of processed food products like Custard Powder, Jelly Crystals, Baking Powder, Drinking Chocolate, Cream Caramel, Chutneys, Sauces and Natural Ayurvedic Health Foods. The real innovation of the company has been in the creation of various sizes and types of packs that suit the needs of every consumer.

 

All this has been achieved with a lean manufacturing force of only 300, supported by a marketing and sales staff of 60 all over the country. Weikfield’s wide distribution set-up, which includes 20 C and F Agents, 1200 distributors and over 200,000 retail outlets across the country, ensures the prominence of its brand. The company also has a 5- person, international sales and marketing team who ensure the presence of Weikfield products in 27 nations around the world.

 

Contact

 

Wiekfield Products Company (India) Private Limited

Weikfield Estate, Nagar Road, Pune – 411 014, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.: 91-20-26633111/ 26633234

Fax No.: 91-20-26633380

Email: products@weikfield.com

Website: http://www.wiekfield.com 

 

Weikfield Agro Products Private Limited

Weikfield Estate, Nagar Road, Pune – 411 014, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.: 91-20-26680111/ 26680112

Fax No.: 91-20-26680380

 

Farm and Factory:

Gat No. 323/ 331, Village Bakori, Taluka Haveli, Pune – 412 207, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.: 91-20-27051530/ 27051529

Website: http://www.wagro.com

 

Weikfield Mnemonix Info Networks

116, Koregaon Park Hotel, Green Plaza Lane, Pune – 411 011, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.: 91-20-26131072/ 26138717

Email: wmi@weikfield.com

Website: http://www.wminet.net

 

Weikfield Computer Academy

 116, Koregaon Park Hotel, Green Plaza Lane, Pune – 411 011, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.: 91-20-26131072/ 26138717

Email: wmi@weikfield.com

Website: http://www.wminet.net

 


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.44.64

UK Pound

1

Rs.86.51

Euro

1

Rs.58.62

 

 

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

NR

In view of the lack of information, we have no basis upon which to recommend credit dealings

No Rating

 

 

 

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