MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

25.08.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SPICEJET LIMITED

 

 

Formerly Known as:

Royal Airways Limited

 

 

Registered Office :

Cargo Complex, Indira Gandhi International Airport, Term – I, New Delhi 37

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

09.02.1984

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

17509

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L51909DL1984PLC017509

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

DELR07528D

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AACCR1459F

 

 

Legal Form :

Public limited liability company.  The company's shares are listed on the Stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

To provide domestic airlines and passenger and cargo services.

 

 

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.

Small

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 7383200

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Slow

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is an old and established company having moderate trade. Company’s profitability is under severe pressure. It has some accumulated losses. Payments are reported as slow but correct.

The company can be considered normal for small business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions, with slight caution initially.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Cargo Complex, Indira Gandhi International Airport, Term – I, New Delhi 37, India

Tel. No.:

91-11-25673330 / 55515063 / 64

Fax No.:

91-11-2567332

E-Mail :

custrelations@spicejet.com

ashok.maheshwary@spicejet.com

 

 

Corporate Office :

319, Udyog Vihar, Phase IV, Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Tel. No.:

1800 180 3333 / 91-987180 3333

E-Mail :

custrelations@spicejet.com

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr Ajay Singh

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Atul Sharma

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. B S Kansagra

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Baljit Sobti

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Kishore Gupta

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Mukkaram Jan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Osman Qureshi

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. R S Kansagra

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Vijay Kumar 

Designation :

Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Siddhanta Sharma

Designation :

Executive Chairman

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

 

Percentage of Holding

(A) PROMOTER AND PROMOTER GROUP

 

 

(1) FOREIGN

 

 

(a) Bodies Corporate (erstwhile NRI OCB)

 

12.91

(B) PUBLIC SHAREHOLDING

 

 

(1) INSTITUTIONS

 

 

(a) Mutual Funds / UTI

 

6.88

(b) Financial / Banks

 

0.02

(c) Foreign Institutional

 

18.84

(2) NON – INSTITUTIONS

 

 

(a) Bodies Corporate

 

21.45

(b) individuals

 

 

(i) Individuals holding nominal share capital upto Rs. 0.100 million

 

6.97

(ii) Individuals holding nominal share capital in excess of Rs. 0.100 millions

 

3.81

(c) Others

 

 

Director

 

4.16

Trusts

 

0.00

Clearing Members

 

0.07

Overseas Corporate Bodies

 

1.32

Non Resident Indians

 

10.15

Foreign Companies

 

13.42

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

To provide domestic airlines and passenger and cargo services.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Bankers :

Not Available

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Khanna and Annadhanam

Chartered Accountants

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

350000000

Equity shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 3500.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

184239000

Equity shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs.1843.390 millions

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

2406.500

1843.400

1544.700

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

(560.700)

(1971.100)

(1912.500)

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

1845.800

(127.700)

(367.800)

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

3571.800

3596.400

0.000

2] Unsecured Loans

749.700

610.900

1120.400

TOTAL BORROWING

4321.500

4207.300

1120.400

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

6167.300

4079.600

752.600

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

483.800

490.400

129.200

Capital work-in-progress

6943.500

3629.000

484.900

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

812.200

0.000

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

91.800

46.400

30.400

 

Sundry Debtors

55.600

37.200

17.600

 

Cash & Bank Balances

3527.200

651.000

306.400

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

1153.800

798.800

674.400

Total Current Assets

4828.400

1533.400

1028.800

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

6473.000

1512.700

870.700

 

Provisions

427.600

154.300

31.200

Total Current Liabilities

6900.600

1667.000

901.900

Net Current Assets

(2072.200)

(133.600)

126.900

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

93.800

11.600

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

6167.300

4079.600

752.600

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Sales Turnover

6404.400

4196.500

20.100

Other Income

1078.400

393.600

18.600

Total Income

7482.800

4590.100

38.700

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

(697.500)

(401.100)

(285.600)

Provision for Taxation

9.900

13.100

1.500

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

(707.400)

(414.200)

(287.100)

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

 

 

 

 

Power and Fuel Cost

3500.600

1995.000

0.900

 

Other Manufacturing Expenses

1472.300

939.600

85.700

 

Employee cost

692.300

461.600

66.100

 

Selling and Administration Expenses

2269.100

1428.500

138.400

 

Miscellaneous Expenses

144.800

43.300

16.900

 

Interest and Financial Charges

42.700

41.600

11.100

 

Depreciation

58.500

81.600

5.200

Total Expenditure

8180.300

4991.200

324.300

 

QUARTERLY

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

30.06.2007

Type

 

 

1st Qtr.

Sales Turnover

 

 

2653.800

Other Income

 

 

460.400

Total Income

 

 

3114.200

Total Expenditure

 

 

2899.500

Operating Profit

 

 

214.700

Interest

 

 

9.700

Gross Profit

 

 

205.000

Depreciation

 

 

16.300

Tax

 

 

3.300

Reported PAT

 

 

185.400

 

 

200706 Quarter 1 --------------- NOTES: 1.The above Financial Results of the Company for the period ended June 30, 2007, were reviewed by the Audit Committee on July 25, 2007 and approved by the Board of Directors in their meeting held on July 30, 2007. 2.The Company changed its financial year from June-May to April-March. Under the previous financial year, the Company had not published results for the quarter ended June 30 2006. Accordingly, the financial results for quarter ended June 30 2006 as produced above have not been reviewed or audited by auditors. 3.Other income during the current period includes net Foreign Exchange fluctuation gain on outstanding liabilities amounting to Rs 206 Million and Profit on Sale of Aircrafts amounting to Rs. 127 Million. 4.Accounting Standard (AS) 17 on Segment Reporting' requires the Company to disclose certain information about operating segments. The Company is managed as a single operating unit that provides air transportation only and has no other segment operation. 5.As the company has substantial unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward losses under Income Tax Act, 1961 and there is no virtual certainity to have taxable income in the foreseeable future,in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS) 22 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the net deferred tax assets have not been recognised in these accounts. 6.In respect of qualification in the audit report dated May 24,2007 on accounts for the period ended March 31, 2007,had an impact of matters reported in paragraphs 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7, (the matters specified therein are related to cases which are pending in courts and the matters are sub-judice) been considered for accounting purposes the reported quarter would ;have had a loss of Rs. 442.29 Million. 7.71 Investor's complaints/ queries were received which were resolved/ replied during the quarter ended June 30, 2007.

 

KEY RATIOS

 

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Debt-Equity Ratio

 

4.96

0.00

0.00

Long Term Debt-Equity Ratio

 

4.85

0.00

0.00

Current Ratio

 

0.73

0.86

0.85

TURNOVER RATIOS

 

 

 

 

Fixed Assets

 

12.70

11.03

0.18

Inventory

 

111.22

109.28

0.94

Debtors

 

165.63

153.16

1.86

Interest Cover Ratio

 

(25.69)

(12.90)

(24.73)

Operating Profit Margin(%)

 

(16.21)

(10.84)

(1339.80)

Profit Before Interest And Tax Margin(%)

 

(17.13)

(12.78)

(1365.67)

Cash Profit Margin(%)

 

(17.03)

(12.14)

(1402.49)

Adjusted Net Profit Margin(%)

 

(17.95)

(14.09)

(1428.36)

Return On Capital Employed(%)

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

Return On Net Worth(%)

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Biodata

 

Royal Airways (RAL),(earlier Modiluft), came out with a Rs 968.0 millions  rights issue of 24.2 millions equity shares (premium : Rs 30) in Oct.'94. The company which commenced operations as a private air-taxi operator with a single airline in 1993 has at present a fleet of four aircraft and operates between 15 cities in India.  


 
Royal Airways has tied up with Deutsche Lufthansa (Lufthansa), in the areas of personnel training, maintenance, repairing of engines, etc. In 1994, RAL was awarded the coveted Scheduled Airline status and consequently it obtained the associate membership of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).  


 
The company has inter-line agreements with all major foreign airlines, an extensive network of sales agents and worldwide communication network for making reservations from any part of the world which enables the company to earn revenue in foreign exchange.  


 
In 1999-2000, the RAL entered into an agreement with Royal Holding Services, USA, according to which they can subscribe to the cumalative Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares in the company. 


 
The company is taking steps to relaunch its Airline Operations with the conditions imposed in the NOC issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. 


 
During May 2005 the company has commenced its commercial operations with its filght and it currently operates with a fleet of three leased Boeing aircraft connecting Ahemdabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Goa, Mumbai and Pune. Further the company changed its name from Royal Airways Ltd to Spicejet Ltd during May 2005. During 2004-05 the company has issued 10 millions equity shares of Rs.10 each at par and 20 millions warrants of Rs.10 each on preferential basis. Out of the above 20 millions warrants, 15 millions warrants were converted into same number of equity shares after the close of year.

 

 

Corporate Overview

 

Subject’s mission is to become India’s preferred low-cost airline, delivering the lowest air fares with the highest consumer value, to price sensitive consumers. They hope to fulfill everyone’s dream of flying!

 

With India's economic and business growth, the percentage of traveling population is burgeoning. More and more Indians are traveling for both business and pleasure and everyone needs to save both time and money. Subject’s vision is to answer that need, to ensure that flying is no longer only for CEOs and business travelers, but for everyone.

The power to fly for everyone

Subject is a low fare airline that will not treat passengers as sheep. With a dynamic fare structure, subject will not only offer limited seats at Red Hot Fares, but even it’s Everyday Spicy Fares, available up to the day of travel, will be well below industry standards. With contemporary interiors, modern graphics and vibrant colours, subject is very much like today’s traveler - practical yet stylish. A subject will feel ‘this is the smart, international way to travel; I've made the smart choice’. Subject is committed to make sure you feel good at the end of a flight, arriving at the destination uncrumpled and ready for anything.

The power of technology

Subject's new generation fleet of aircraft is backed by cutting edge technology and infrastructure to ensure the highest standards in operating efficiency. With maintenance support by KLM and state of the art technology from world leaders like Star Navigation, Russell Adams and Tech Log there will be no compromise on safety, reliability or on-time travel. The company has tied up with Navitaire the world’s renowned low-cost support for reservations and revenue management. E-booking and e-ticketing facilities are available online along with tele-booking.

The power of performance.

From aircraft to crew and ground staff the focus is on performance. Each Subject employee is groomed to be smart, friendly, efficient and well-informed, ensuring that any interaction will make you feel welcome and looked after. Experienced pilots, well-trained cabin crew will make every flight a comfortable one. The philosophy is no-frills but high-performance.

The power of safety

Subject invests heavily in safety, impeccable maintenance and a high level of expertise. Experienced pilots, engineers and maintenance crew go through rigorous training and are hand-picked for their technical knowledge and expertise. So you can rest assured that there is no cut-back in this key area of modern day flying.

The power behind the power to fly

Subject's key management personnel are all senior, seasoned professionals and have significant international experience in both launching and managing low-cost airlines. With thousands of cumulative man hours in the industry, the management is committed to bring to customers in India all the benefits of the global revolution in the skies. Subject aims to make travel comfortable, affordable and refreshingly efficient experience for all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.41.18

UK Pound

1

Rs.82.41

Euro

1

Rs.55.85

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

4

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

3

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

2

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

4

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

--

--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

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

27

 

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.

 

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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