MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

31.07.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

LIPI DATA SYSTEMS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

1, Mittal Chambers, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

13.05.1992

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-66759

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U36007MH1992PLC066759

 

 

Legal Form :

Closely Held Public Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing, Importing, Exporting and Trading of Computer Peripherals.

 

 

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 1500000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established company having satisfactory track. Directors are reported as experienced, respectable and resourceful businessmen.  Their trade relations are fair.  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 :

1, Mittal Chambers, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-2288 2960 / 2961 / 2962 / 2963

Fax No.:

91-22- 2287 3314

E-Mail :

bombay@lipidata.com

Website :

http://www.lipidata.com

 

 

Factory  :

Mewar Industrial Area, Madri, Udaipur – 313 001, Rajasthan

Tel. No.:

91-294-2492400

Fax No.:

91-294-2492409

 

 

Depot :

Unit No. 53-56, Building No. 1, Electronic Sadan, T. T. C. Industrial Area, MIDC, Mahape, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

Tel. No.:

91-22-27680030

Fax No.:

91-22-27670054

 

 

Branches :

Located at:-

v      New Delhi

v      Bangalore

v      Chennai

v      Kolkata

v      Ahmedabad

v      Aurangabad

v      Baroda

v      Belgaum

v      Bhopal

v      Calicut

v      Kochi

v      Chandni

v      Coimbatore

v      Nagpur

v      Surat

v      Nashik

v      Hadapsar

v      Thane

v      Jamshedpur

v      Jaipur

v      Kanpur

v      Kolhapur

v      Lucknow

v      Mangalore

v      Trichy

v      Vishakhapatnam

 

 

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Piyush Singhal

Designation :

Chairman and Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Mukul Singhal

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sameer Singhal

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Vivek Singhal

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Ms. Manjula Singhal

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. P. N. Shah

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. M. M. Deshmukh

Designation :

Director

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

 

No. of Shares

Chemical Industries Limited

 

3150000

Samuk Holdings Private Limited

 

640000

Mr. Piyush Singhal

 

640000

Mr. Mukul Singhal

 

640000

Mr. Sameer Singhal

 

640000

Ms. Sunita Singhal

 

640000

Mr. Vivek Singhal

 

0

Chemical Industries Limited

 

20

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing, Importing, Exporting and Trading of Computer Peripherals.

 

 

Products :

v        Line Matrix Printers                                                                   

v        Serial Dot Matrix Printers                                                         

v        Passbook Printers                                                                   

v        Ink Jet Printers                                                                          

v        Laser Printers                                                                           

v        Smart Card Printers & Solution                                             

v        Pos - Thermal/Impact Printers                                               

v        Barcode Scanners                                                                   

v        Portable Data Terminals

 

 

Agencies Held :

v      Data Products Group Hitachi-Koki, Japan

v      Tally Limited

v      Printer Systems International (PSI), Germany - for impact and non-impact printers

v      PBTI, United Kingdom - for Laser Toner Cartridge

 

 

Exports :

 

Countries :

Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Ireland, Germany, Italy and U.S.A.

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

Unit

Licensed Capacity

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Line Printers

Nos.

27200

27200

3043

Sub Assembly

 Nos.

100000

100000

--

Cartridges

Nos.

100000

100000

7144

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

450

 

 

Bankers :

v      Canara Bank

v      The Bank of Rajasthan Limited

 

 

Facilities :

SECURED LOANS :

As on 31.05.2005

[Rupees in Millions]

From Siicom

0.010

From Bank – Working Capital

 

Canara Bank, Udaipur C/C Account

3.346

Secured against mortgage of Building

 

ICICI Home Finance Company Limited

29.424

Under Hire Purchase of Vehicle

4.186

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Good

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

M. Bhandari & Company

Chartered Accountants,

Address :

Beawar, Rajasthan, India

 

 

Associates:

v      Chemicals International Limited, New Delhi

v      Samuk Holding Private Limited, Mumbai

v      P. P. Singhal & Company, Mumbai

v      Computronics International [India] Limited, New Delhi

v      Chemicals International Mumbai Private Limited, New Delhi

 

v       Lipi Infosoft Limited

Lipi Infosoft Limited has development centers in Navi Mumbai and Udaipur in India and San Jose in USA. The company is into developing Device Drivers, Embedded software solutions, E commerce solutions, Client / Server solutions for Small and Medium Enterprises and Software maintenance.

Website : http://www.lipiinfosoft.com  

 

v       Singhal Pesticides, Agra

Singhal Pesticides, Agra was established in 1966. The manufacturing facilities are situated in the populous state of Uttar Pradesh ( U.P.), which is extremely rich in agricultural and farm produce. The formulating unit is located on a 25,000 square meter plot with a covered area of over 4,600 square meters.

 

Singhal Pesticides, which manufactures agrochemicals mainly for the market in U.P. over the past 25 years, has earned a big reputation among the farmers for the range and quality of its products.

Website : http://www.singhalpesticides.com

 

v      Computronics Financial Services (India) Limited

Computronics Financial Services (India) Limited is among the first five companies to get registered with SEBI as category I Registrars to issue and Share Transfer Agents. Having spent the last 25 years gaining professional expertise, CSFL has now attained a quality level comparable with the best in the industry. Something, which has received widespread appreciation and accolades from our client companies and investors. CSFL is among the few registrars having extensive expertise in handling open ended schemes of Mutual Funds.

Website : http://www.computronicsindia.com

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

10000000

Equity Shares

Rs.10.00 each

Rs. 100.000 millions

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

5400000

Equity Shares

Rs.10.00 each

Rs. 54.000 millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

54.000

63.500

63.500

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

343.300

309.696

271.245

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

397.300

373.196

334.745

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

130.800

36.967

37.015

2] Unsecured Loans

1.200

1.596

10.540

TOTAL BORROWING

132.000

38.563

47.555

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

529.300

411.759

382.300

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

167.300

105.389

103.474

Capital work-in-progress

15.200

3.333

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

5.200

16.897

46.576

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

182.200
139.764
116.047

 

Sundry Debtors

264.600
169.046
129.747

 

Cash & Bank Balances

64.100
72.528
62.733

 

Other Current Assets

0.000
0.000
0.000

 

Loans & Advances

37.100
28.846
26.904

Total Current Assets

548.000
410.184

335.431

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 
 

 

 

Current Liabilities

196.800
124.044
103.200

 

Provisions

9.600

0.000

0.000

Total Current Liabilities

206.400
124.044
103.200

Net Current Assets

341.600
286.140

232.231

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.019

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

529.300

411.759

382.300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Sales Turnover

1117.800

718.800

644.800

Other Income

13.300

14.100

14.100

Stock Adjustments

48.000

1.700

52.300

Total Income

1179.100

734.600

711.200

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

91.800

54.200

50.800

Provision for Taxation

2.800

17.600

14.800

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

71.000

36.600

36.000

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

768.800

450.800

430.900

 

Excise Duty

0.000

0.000

0.100

 

Power and Fuel Cost

2.600

2.300

4.600

 

Other Manufacturing Expenses

0.300

0.200

4.200

 

Employee Cost

90.200

58.600

46.800

 

Selling and Administration Expenses

12.800

7.800

144.900

 

Miscellaneous Expenses

185.300

136.700

6.500

 

Interest and Financial charges

10.000

7.800

12.500

 

Depreciation

17.300

16.200

9.900

Total Expenditure

1087.300

680.400

660.400

 

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Debt-Equity Ratio

 

0.22

0.10

0.26

Long Term Debt-Equity Ratio

 

0.22

0.10

0.08

Current Ratio

 

2.90

3.31

2.03

TURNOVER RATIO

 

 

 

 

Fixed Assets

 

4.28

3.23

4.19

Inventory

 

6.94

5.14

6.39

Debtors

 

5.15

4.25

4.68

Interest Cover Ratio

 

10.18

7.95

5.06

Operating Profit Margin

(%)

10.65
10.88

11.35

Profit Before Interest and Tax margin

(%)

9.11
8.63

9.82

Cash Profit Margin

(%)

7.90
7.35

7.12

Adjusted Net Profit Margin

(%)

6.35
5.09

5.58

Return on Capital Employed

(%)

21.63
15.06

19.79

Return on Net Worth

(%)

18.43
9.81

14.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

EXPANSION

 

With a view to reap the benefit and seize the opportunities of globalization, the directors have thought to expand the product base either by manufacturing or taking trading agencies of the well known multinational companies.  They have taken distributorship of renowned multinational companies for marketing their Laser Printers, Thermal Printers and Scanners.

 

The Board has thought that it is advisable to set up a unit at Baddi a backward industrial zone in Himachal Pradesh to manufacture new range of products.  The unit will be eligible for Excise, Sales Tax and Income Tax benefit.  The industrial shed has been taken on rent and orders for equipment and machinery have been placed and received.  The production at Baddi has started effective from 26.05.2005.

 

AWARDS

 

9th consecutive year retained their position of “TOP INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR” 2004 from Tally Genicom.

 

Principal Products/Services

 

Ř            Line Printers

Ř            Spare and Accessories

Ř            High Speed Heavy Duty Printer

Ř            Continuous Stationery

Ř            LaserJet Printers

Ř            Laser Inkjet Printers for continuous stationary

Ř            Bank Passbook Printers

Ř            Remanufacture of used toner

Ř            Cartridges for laser printers and photocopies of all brands and makes

 

Award for Excellence in Electronics 1998 received from Government of India, Ministry of Information Technology, New Delhi received on 11th August, 2000.

 

The company’s fixed assets of important value include leasehold land, factory building, plant and machinery, computer and office vehicles.

 

 

Website details attached

 

Tapping an unexplored realm of business opportunities marks the beginning of any far-sighted business idea. When the Division of Chemical International ventured into diversification, it was also into one such area - engineering of Heavy Duty, High speed Computer Line Printers.


Thus, was born Lipi Data Systems Limited, in 1986 - a time when only International Computer Giants like IBM and ICL were present in India. 

 

Adjusting to ever changing business environment and prevailing market situation, subject took advantage of the technology license from Data products Corporation of U.S.A and Tally, Germany (both the companies are world leaders in the field of High Speed Computer Printers) and put the right foot forward, capturing the top slot in high speed printing arena. 

 

Subject has built a reputation for its vast range of high speed heavy duty line printers, dot matrix printers, fanfold laser printers and printer suppliers. In fact, subject printers are sold along with all leading computer systems. Its list of customers comprises top Indian OEMs, various government houses and corporate sectors such as banking and finance, airline, insurance, automobile, etc.


Subject has, over the last 15 years gained the distinction of being the pioneer in its chosen segment.


Their Resources and Strengths

 

*       Market Leader in Heavy Duty High Speed Computer Line Printers

*       Amongst the TOP 5 Computer Peripherals Companies in India today

*       Solid Experience - Commenced Production of Computer Printers in 1986

*       Dynamic and Innovative Management Team

*       Strong Financial Base

*       Proven Ability to Assimilate Sophisticated Technology

*       Excellent R and D Facilities to ensure International Standards

*       Excellent Reputation for Quality of Products and Services

*       Effective Manufacturing Infrastructure

*       Experience in Export Computer Line Printers

*       Holds ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 Certificate Awards Under Various Catagories

*       Follows Japanese Management Concepts like Kaizen and JIT apart from Six Sigma

 

Contract Manufacturing

 

Electromechanical / Electronics Products.

 

Subject has following major strengths related to assimilation of sophisticated technology

 

*       Dynamic and Innovative Management

*       Ability to Achieve International Standards

*       Capacity for Indigenization of Foreign Technology for Adaptation to local requirements

*       Effective Manufacturing Infrastructure

*       Capability of handling flexible volumes

*       Quest for six sigma quality standards to strengthen ISO9001, TQM, Kaizen and ISO14000

 

           

Subject’s infrastructure now spreads to 4 manufacturing sites –

 

Udaipur

60,000 sq. ft.

New Bombay

30,000 sq. ft.

Pondicherry

6000 sq. ft.

Himachal Pradesh

20,000 sq. ft.

 

Suitable for Electronics / IT Industry. It has a work force of over 600 people with Sales and Service network located at over 90 locations covering all major cities of the country.

 

Subject can organize contract manufacturing on the following Lines

 

©       Design - Hardware and Software

©       Parts Procurement

©       Inventory Management

©       Prototype/Pilot Production

©       Low/High volume Production

©       Functional and Environment Testing

©       Warranty Repairs

 

Subject has a complete manufacturing facility including SMT line to undertake Contract Manufacturing of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Assemblies. Expertise exists in all three types: Through-hole, SMT and Mixed Technology based PCB Assemblies.

 

With Gerber files/ artworks or inputs, subject provides a total solution from Fabricated PCB's to component assembly and final testing. This avoids outsourcing of so many components and related items from different vendors. The PCB Assemblies are supplied in anti-static packaging wherever applicable.

 

Their excellent vendor base developed over past several years has resulted in good quality and shorter time cycle. They can take up following job work assignment as per specifications demanded.

 

*       Sheet Steel/Press Components

*       Machined/Turned Components

*       Die Cast Components

*       Plastic/Rubber Molded Items

*       Springs 

*       Wire Forms

*       Glass Fiber Items

*       Jigs and Fixtures

*       Wire Harness

 

PCB Assembly

 

  • One Stop shopping for Electromechanical / PCB Assemblies
  • PCB fabrication from Gerber files/ artworks
  • Global Sourcing of Components
  • Through-hole/ SMD/ Mixed type of Components Assembly (Stuffing)
  • Double sided mounting of Components
  • Functional Testing (Test specifications required preferably)
  • Design support for minor modifications
  • Turnkey Manufacturing
  • Sample/Prototypes on request
  • Small and medium level volumes also acceptable

 

Materials Management

 

They can work with subject on either a parts consignment basis or complete turnkey parts sourcing arrangement or a mix of both.

 

Customers and Industries

 

Subject is the name trusted by the customers. Customers have audited and approved subject as their outsourced manufacturing partner for Electronics manufacturing. Flexibility and Quality is what it takes to satisfy our broad set of customers from different fields.

 

PRINTER SUPPLIES

 

Subject is an ISO 9001 Company. Established in the year 1986 is renowned for its range of high speed heavy duty Line Printers, Dot Printers, Fan Fold Laser Printers and Consumables. In fact, it is the only company to manufacture Line printers in India. International tie-ups with world leaders Tally Genicom - USA and Germany. PSI-Germany and Data Products Hitachi Koki-Japan have ensured Indian Customer the benefit of advanced printing technology. Subject's forte has been in adapting the best of international technology to suit Indian conditions.


In Keeping with same objective the Company has introduced high quality printer ribbons and Compatible Inkjet Cartridges for complete range of Dot-matrix and Inkjet Printer.


They at subject, with a vast experience of 15 years in printers and print technology, from the days of old hand printers to present dot matrix/line matrix and future of Inkjet/Laser understand the pulse of the printers.


They ensure that their customers get high quality ribbons and Inkjet Cartridges at reasonable prices for efficient healthy functioning of printer for years together.

 

v      COMPUTER PRINTER RIBBON

v      LIPI COMPUTER PRINTER REFILL

v      HP COMPATIBLE INKJET CARTRIDGES

v      EPSON COMPATIBILITY INKJET CARTRIDGES

v      LASER TONER CARTRIDGES

 

 

Compatible Inkjet Cartridges

 

Use of Compatible Cartridge is a global trend, accounting for 50% of the international market. Lipi Inkjet Cartridges are compatible with HP, Canon, Epson and Lexmark inkjet printers, ensuring the Lipi quality on the choice of printer.

 

Product Highlights Longest Printer Life

 

Laboratory tests have proved that Lipi Printer Ribbons/Refills have a longer print life as compared to most of the other Ribbons Refills.

 

High Quality Ink

 

Extensive research and stringent quality ensures that the performance of Lipi Cartridges is at par with the best of OEM cartridges.            

 

Superior Print Quality

 

Due to minimal variation in print density of the Lipi Ribbons / Refills it gives consistently superior print quality throughout the life.

 

Extra Ink for Extra Yield (Model Specific)

 

Their Cartridges have more ink than any other brands available and thus delivers higher number of prints per cartridge.          

 

Strongest Ribbon weld

 

Special welding technique ensures strongest weld and minimum charter loss at point of weld.

 

Customer Audit Simulation Test (CAST)

 

Before each batch is packed, it goes through "Cast" in a printer with a set of different test patterns to confirm the effective and efficient functioning of its various parts. Only those that pass these stringent tests are released in the market.

 

Ink Quality

 

Lipi Ribbons/Refills do not have a special corrosion free ink that does not corrode the metallic parts nor does it deform the rubber rollers of the printer, thus saving on costly replacements. Also Lipi Ribbons/Refills are Oil based which enables self Lubrication of the print head and moving parts in the Ribbon path.

 

Clear Image

Unmatched clarity in images printed using Lipi cartridges is the result of complete lack of smudging and ink patches.

 

 

 

Winding Torque

 

Precise winding torque ensures smooth Ribbon movement and prevents motor overloading.

 

Long and Lasting Colours

Lipi cartridges produce enhanced colours, thereby enabling photo quality, real images.       

 

Specially Woven Nylon

 

Lipi Ribbon/Refills use imported, specially woven Nylon having high ink holding capacity for longer print life. The fabric is of optimum thickness and prevents the piercing of pins thus safe guarding the print head.

 

Long trouble free operations

 

100% guaranteed to offer uninterrupted operation and ensures peace of mind.

 

Proactive services

 

In adherence to the Company's policy, each dealer offers prompt and effective service support. Backed by subject direct support thought its network of over 50 branches.

 

Exports

 

After its inception as a small scale unit, subject is engaged in manufacture of line printers and sub-assemblies. 

 

The unit has been awarded for excellence in export for computer hardware by ESC (The Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council). The Government of Rajasthan State has honored subject by offering Award for the Export Excellence in the year 1995-96.

 

The unit has been credited with ISO-9000 series certification for designing, manufacturing and trading of printers and related products.

 

Recently subject has achieved significant progress in export of Compatible Toner Cartridges.

 

Alliances

 

To achieve its mission of being the top printing solutions company, subject has always sought for international tie-ups with world class technology providers. First it was Data products in Ireland and USA /Hitachi Koki and later Tally Genicom in Germany and USA, PSI in Germany and PBTI in UK.


Subject's forte lies in adapting the best of technology to suit Indian conditions. The alliances have helped subject deliver the most advanced, technologically superior products to its discerning buyers.


The collaboration with Tally Genicom brings line printers, dot matrix printers and laser printers. Subject also manufactures and exports compatible printer /copier cartridges in collaboration with PBT International Limited

 

Awards

 

Subject's unending quest for excellence has been appreciated and honored by the customers, industry and government. Its outstanding performance has seen Lipi printers finding their way to advanced countries like US, Europe, Australia ands Asia-Pacific regions. To its credit, subject has won a string of much-coveted awards such as...

 

v      "Excellence in Exports of Hardware (SSI) for 1995-96" by Electronics and Computer Software Promotion Council, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.

v      "Highest Export" award in Computer Hardware amongst SSI category in 1996-97.

v      "Excellence in Export of Engineering and Electronics for 1995-96" by Govt. of Rajasthan.

v      "Top Reseller Award for 1996, 1997 and 1998 for Highest Professional Standards and Customer Support” by their collaborators Tally, UK.

v      "Outstanding contribution in IT Hardware Exports" awarded by Manufacturers Association for Information Technology for 1996-97.

v      "Best Sellers in printers" by IS Computer World (ISCW) Premier 200 Techies '97.

v      "Best Exhibitor" for computer exhibition 1997 organized by Computer Society of India, Vadodara Chapter.

v      "One of the Best Service Providers" during CSI'97 at Ahmedabad.

 

 


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. 40.44

UK Pound

1

Rs. 82.03

Euro

1

Rs. 55.42

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

6

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

6

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

6

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

6

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

6

--LEVERAGE

1~10

6

--RESERVES

1~10

6

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

6

--MARGINS

-5~5

-

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

54

 

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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