MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

18.04.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

LOCUS MACHINE TOOLS PRIVATE LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

392/1, 10th Cross, IV Phase, Peenya, Bangalore-560058, Karnataka

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

23.04.2004

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

08-33814

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U02922KA2004PTC033814

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

BLRL01464B

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers, Exporters and Importers of Precision Machine Tools and Accessories.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

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

Small

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 3000

 

 

Status :

Small company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a relatively small company having satisfactory track. Directors are reported as experienced and respectable businessmen. Trade relations are reported as fair. Business is active. Payments are however reported as usually correct and as per commitments.

 

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

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

392/1, 10th Cross, IV Phase, Peenya, Bangalore-560058, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-65714983/ 57714983

Mobile No.:

91-9845154948

Fax No.:

91-80-22922353/ 57714983

E-Mail :

locusmt@yahoo.com

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. K M Cariappa

Designation :

Chairman cum Managing Director

Address :

93/1, Sudarshan Nanjappa Layout, Vidyaranvapura, Bangalore-560097, Karnataka, India

Date of Birth/Age :

21.03.1965

Date of Appointment :

23.04.2004

 

 

Name :

Mr. C G Vani

Designation :

Director

Address :

11/3, 3rd Phase, Nanjappa Layout, Vidyaranvapura, Bangalore-560097, Karnataka, India

Date of Birth/Age :

05.08.1966

Date of Appointment :

23.04.2004

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Mr. K M Cariappa

5000

Mr. C H Vani

5000

 

All the shares are held by the directors and their relatives.

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers, Exporters and Importers of Precision Machine Tools and Accessories.

 

 

Products :

v      Adapter

v      Pull Stud

v      Lock Nut

v      Draw Bar

v      Collets

v      End Bell

v      Die Set

v      Piston

v      Sleeve

v      Spool

v      Bush

v      Cover

v      Pin Locator

v      Flange Cover

v      Bearing Housing

v      Spacer Labrinth

v      Antenna Interface

v      Block Guide, Guide Bush

v      Block Rest, Block Cylinder

v      Focus Screw, Screw Special

v      Knob Shaft, Shifting Shaft, Bearing Shaft.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

20

 

 

Bankers :

Corporation Bank

392/1, 10th Cross, IV Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore-560058, Karnataka

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Nagesh Praveen & Associates

Chartered Accountants

Address :

46/2, 1st Floor, Birndavan Hotel Complex, 4th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram, Bangalore-560003, Karnataka, India

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

10000

Equity Shares

Rs.100/-

Rs.1.000 million

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

10000

Equity Shares

Rs.100/-

Rs.1.000 million

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

 

1.000

1.000

2] Share Application Money

 

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

 

0.000

0.000

4] (Accumulated Losses)

 

(0.073)

(0.097)

NETWORTH

 

0.927

0.903

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

 

2.898

1.972

2] Unsecured Loans

 

1.551

1.380

TOTAL BORROWING

 

4.449

3.352

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

5.376

4.255

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

 

3.735

3.539

Capital work-in-progress

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

 

0.000

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

 

0.359

0.273

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

0.435

0.099

 

Sundry Debtors

 

0.978

0.081

 

Cash & Bank Balances

 

0.008

0.014

 

Other Current Assets

 

0.117

0.107

 

Loans & Advances

 

0.249

0.143

Total Current Assets

 

1.787

0.444

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

0.534

0.107

 

Provisions

 

0.149

0.102

Total Current Liabilities

 

0.683

0.209

Net Current Assets

 

1.104

0.235

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

 

0.178

0.208

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

5.376

4.255

 


KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

PAT / Total Income

(%)

 

NA

NA

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

 

NA

NA

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

 

NA

NA

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

 

NA

NA

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

 

5.53

3.94

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

 

2.62

2.12

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Form 8 Particular for creation or modification of charges 

Corporation identity number or foreign company registrations number of the company 

U02922KA2004PTC033814

Name of the company

LOCUS MACHINE TOOLS PRIVATE LIMITED

Address

392/1, 10th Cross, IV Phase, Peenya, Bangalore-560058, Karnataka

This Form is for

Modification of charge

Type of Charges

Book debts

Movable property

Particular of the charge holder 

Corporation Bank

392/1, 10th Cross, IV Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore-560058, Karnataka

Nature or description of the instrument creating charge  

Supplemental deed of hypothecation of goods

Agreement for term loans

(both the above pertain to the same charge)

Date of the instrument creating charge

13.09.2006

Amount Secure by the charge

Rs.3.700 millions

Brief of the principal terms and conditions and extent and operation of the charge

Rate of interest

COBAR-2%=9.5%p.a. at present subject to revision from time to time.

 

Terms of repayment

CC- Running account, repayable on demand

 

TL- to be repaid in 60 EMIs of Rs.0.010 millions each. Interest to be repaid separately as and when debited.

 

Margin

CC- 25%on Stock; 30% on book debts not older than 90 days

TL – 26%

 

Extent and operation of the charge

The charge shall operate to the extent of Rs.3.700 millions plus interest, commissions, costs, expenses and other charges thereon.

 

Others

The said amount of Rs.3.700 millions comprises CC enhanced from Rs.1.000 millions to Rs.1.200 millions; TL (existing) Rs.2.000 millions and additional TL Rs.0.500 millions now sanctioned.

Particulars of the Property charged  

Hypothecation by way of first charge on present and future stocks, plant/ machineries and other movable assets stored/installed at factory / godown at 392/1, 10th Cross, IV Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore-58 or at any other place and book debts belonging to the company.

Particulars of the present modification

Charge amount enhanced from Rs.3.000 millions to Rs.3.700 millions

(all other terms and conditions remain unchanged).

 

 

Website Details :

 

The repute of a company is dependent on numerous factors such as its capability to satisfy the customers, impressive and affordable price range, etc. However, what matters the most is the quality of the product that it manufactures. Thus, it becomes obvious that a superlative quality product succeeds in leaving a long-lasting impact on the customers. Subject is a perfect example of such an organization, which has achieved excellence owing to its world-class quality products at economical prices. They are a renowned manufacturer and exporter of Precision Components like Shaft, Screw, Piston, Pin Locator, Flange Cover, Bearing Housing, Spacer Labrinth, Sleeve, Lock Nut, Draw Bar, etc. They are also a prominent importer of Tools, Inserts and the Raw Materials used in the manufacturing procedure. Their company manufactures the components in materials like steel, aluminium, brass, etc. These components find application in diverse sectors like machine tools, automobile, aerospace and medical equipments.


Engaged in the business of precision components since 2005, they have created an unalterable position for themselves in this competitive domain. In order to keep their position intact, they follow the mission of up gradation and development of innovative products, from time to time. This mission is accomplished by their strict adherence to certain significant factors. These include meticulous attention to customers' feed backs and suggestions, thorough research for creating a novel research, up gradation of their machinery to achieve the best results. They plan to increase their export percentile to 50% in the upcoming years.

 

Product Range

 

Being a customer driven company, they are keen to deliver superlative products that rise above the expectations of their customers, leaving no scope for their dissatisfaction. It also leads towards strengthening their relationship with them based on trust and respect. Apart from this, the inclusion of raw materials like alloy steel, aluminum, brass, etc. during the manufacture of their products ensures unrivaled products. This gives them the pleasure of displaying theirselves as a renowned manufacturer, exporter and importer of the following range of products:-

 

v       Adapter

v       Pull Stud

v       Lock Nut

v       Draw Bar

v       Collets

v       End Bell

v       Die Set

v       Piston

v       Sleeve

v       Spool

v       Bush

v       Cover

v       Pin Locator

v       Flange Cover

v       Bearing Housing

v       Spacer Labrinth

v       Antenna Interface

v       Block Guide, Guide Bush

v       Block Rest, Block Cylinder

v       Focus Screw, Screw Special

v       Knob Shaft, Shifting Shaft, Bearing Shaft.

 

Their Infrastructure


Infrastructure, comprising of state-of-the-art machinery, along with skilled and experienced set of employees act as strong sources of support for them. Hi-tech machineries like CNC turning center, center lathe, universal milling machine, tool room milling machine, radial drilling machine, pillar drilling machine, universal cylindrical grinding machine, horizontal band saw, air compressor, and other inspection facilities smoothen their operations. Apart from that, regular lubrication of these machineries as well as periodic training sessions conducted for their workforce help them to achieve outstanding results. It is due to their contribution in their esteemed firm that they have been able to create an individual identity.

 

Quality


In their opinion, quality is not a mere chance. It happens to be an endeavor, which if practiced on a regular basis will result in an unblemished product. Established in 2005, they have been providing high quality products and upgrading them as much as possible for them to do. The rigorous quality checks conducted by them at every stage; right from the procurement of raw materials till the attainment of the final product assist them in their attempts to deliver unmarred quality products to their worthy customers.

 

Why Locus Machine Tools?

 

v       High degree client satisfaction

v       Value-for-money and unrivaled products

v       Competitive and reasonable amount of money charged

v       Fully-equipped infrastructure to back their operations

v       No unnecessary compromises made on the quality of their products.

 


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.41.73

UK Pound

1

Rs.83.11

Euro

1

Rs.56.50

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

3

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

3

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

3

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

5

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

2

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

4

--LEVERAGE

1~10

4

--RESERVES

1~10

3

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

3

--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

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

30

 

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

NR

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

No Rating

 

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