MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

28.12.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

DSS SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Nalin Chambers, 173, Dhole Patil Road, Pune- 411 100, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

24.06.1980

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11 - 22745

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U72400MH1980PLC22745

 

 

Legal Form :

It is a closely held public limited liability company.

 

 

Line of Business :

Provides full software development lifecycle, Customized Software Development, Product Development and Re- Engineering, Maintenance Support and Six Sigma Consultancy.

 

 

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 194432

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Slow

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

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

 

 

The company can be considered for small to mediocre business dealings with slight caution initially.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Nalin Chambers, 173, Dhole Patil Road, Pune-411 001, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-20-26122501

Fax No.:

91-20-26124576

E-Mail :

enquiry@dssinfotech.com

Website :

www.dssinfotech.com

 

 

Overseas Office :

The Middle East

Datamas (Bahrain) Limited

Address :

P.O. Box 10993, Manama, Bahrain

E-Mail :

enquiry@dssinfotech.com

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Ramesh Kumar Sachdeva

Designation :

Director

Address :

10 Narsinha society, Boat Club Road, Pune-411 001

Date of Appointment :

24.06.1980

 

 

Name :

Mr. Kapil Ramesh Sachdeva

Designation :

Director

Address :

10, Narsinha Society, Boat Club Road, Pune-411 001

Date of Appointment :

05.04.1993

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Medha G Stephen

Designation :

Director

Address :

No.4, Sriniketan, Opp. Aga Khan Palace, Off Nagar Road, Pune-411 006

Date of Appointment :

04.12.2000

 

 

Name :

Mr. Suresh G Pandya

Designation :

Director

Address :

Shivam B-15, Someshwarwadi, Pashan, Pune-411 028

Date of Appointment :

05.04.1993

 

 

Name :

Mr. Vipul Hirendra Mankad

Designation :

Director

Address :

906, SIDBI Flats, 25, Veena Desai Road, Andheri West, Mumbai-400 053

Date of Appointment :

08.02.2001

 

 

Name:

Mr. Umesh Vasant Kudalkar

Designation :

Director

Address :

Urmila, Plot No.8, Milan Society, Mayur Colony, Kothrud, Pune-411 029

Date of Appointment :

15.12.2000

Date of Ceasing :

15.03.2005

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Ramesh Kumar Sachdeva

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Medha Stephen

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

 

No. of Shares

Mr. Ramesh Kumar Sachdeva

 

3599500

Mr. Kapil Ramesh Sachdeva

 

400000

Mrs. Shubh Ramesh Sachdeva

 

100

Mrs. Medha G. Stephen

 

100

Mr. Suresh G Pandya

 

100

KSR Electronics Private Limited

 

100

IECcon India Limited

 

100

SIDBI Trustee Company Limited. A/C National Venture Fund for Software and Information Technology

 

981996

SICOM Trustee Company Limited

 

240000

 

Total

5221996

 

 

 

Equity Share Breakup (Percentage of Total Equity)

 

 

Venture Capital

 

19.71

Directors or Relatives of directors

 

80.29

 

Total

100.000

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Provides full software development lifecycle, Customized Software Development, Product Development and Re- Engineering, Maintenance Support and Six Sigma Consultancy.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Bankers :

  • Bank of Baroda
  • IDBI Bank Limited
  • Citi Bank

 

 

Financial Institution :

  • Bank of Baroda (In Millions)

 

 

As On 31.03.2005

As on 31.03.2004

Current Account No. 13

515.540

126.050

Current Account No. 436

863.632

1582.885

Group Gratuity Account

402.039

284.916

Margin Money Current Account

94.925

94.925

On Exchange Earners Foreign Currency Accounts

[U.S. $ 7921.71 and Stg. Pds. 10431.50]

1191.466

2328.047

Margin Money Deposit Account

[Deposited with Bank for issuing Bank Guarantees]

1300.000

1300.000

Fixed Deposit Accounts

15352.469

20405.735

Total

19720.071

26122.558

 

  • United Western Bank Limited (In Millions)

 

 

As on 31.03.2005

As on 31.03.2004

 

142.298

327.935

 

  • Citi Bank (In Millions)

 

 

As on 31.03.2005

As on 31.03.2004

Current Account No. 0605960707

253.072

207.484

Current Account No. 0605818706

182.476

240.241

Exchange Earner’s Foreign Currency Accounts

[U.S. $ 6693.91]

290.516

916.987

Total

726.064

1364.712

 

Total

20588.433

27815.205

 

 

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Sadanand Shetty

Chartered Accountants

Address :

2nd Floor, Alankar Cinema Building, 16, Connaught Road, Pune-411 001, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

  • DSS Infotech International UK, Limited
  • DSS Infotech International Increment.
  • DATAMAS Bahrain
  • DSRF ( Data Systems Research Foundation)
  • IECCon (IECcon India Limited)

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

6000000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- Each

Rs.60.000 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

49819960

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- Each

Rs.49.819 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

49.819

49.819

49.819

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

25.522

10.287

26.132

4] (Accumulated Losses)

(26.733)

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

48.608

60.106

75.951

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

0.000

0.000

0.000

2] Unsecured Loans

11.446

16.549

19.405

TOTAL BORROWING

11.446

16.549

19.405

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

6.765

0.000

9.024

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

66.819

76.655

95.356

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

24.992

29.868

37.075

Capital work-in-progress

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

8.922

8.922

8.922

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

7.499

0.000

(9.024)

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Sundry Debtors

20.998

14.959

14.403

 

Cash & Bank Balances

9.688

20.603

27.830

 

Other Current Assets

0.889

0.997

8.259

 

Loans & Advances

6.170

8.596

2.545

Total Current Assets

37.745

45.155

53.037

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

2.102

0.781

0.368

 

Provisions

10.237

6.509

3.310

Total Current Liabilities

12.339

               7.290

3.678

Net Current Assets

25.406

37.865

49.359

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

66.819

76.655

95.356

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Sales Turnover

36.105

36.630

35.123

Other Income

4.993

4.338

0.000

Total Income

41.098

40.968

35.123

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

(11.370)

(11.932)

(11.035)

Provision for Taxation

--

--

--

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

(11.370)

(11.932)

(11.035)

 

 

 

 

Earnings in Foreign Currency :

 

 

 

Total Earnings

26.550

22.568

NA

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Salaries, Wages, Bonus, etc.

22.197

22.520

0.000

 

Managerial Remuneration

2.447

2.169

0.000

 

Payment to Auditors

0.040

0.040

0.000

 

Interest

0.080

0.098

0.112

 

Insurance Expenses

0.582

0.839

0.000

 

Depreciation & Amortization

8.872

9.390

10.550

 

Operating Other Expenses

0.000

0.000

35.496

 

Other Expenditure

18.250

17.844

0.000

Total Expenditure

52.468

52.900

46.158

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

PAT / Total Income

(%)

            (27.66)

(29.12)

(31.41)

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

            (31.49)

(32.57)

(31.41)

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

            (30.12)

(26.42)

(20.80)

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

              (0.23)

(0.19)

(0.14)

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

                 0.25

0.12

0.04

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

               12.08

48.48

134.12

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Form 8:

 

Bankers Charges Report as per Registry

 

 

Name of the company

DATA SYSTEM SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Presented By

The Company

1) Date and description of instrument creating the change

Instrument of Hypothecation of Goods dated 13.08.1995

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

Rs.5.200 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

Hypothecation of stock of Raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods in respect of gist cards, etc. , stock of stationery, equipments, etc. including present and future , now being or lying or brought into upon the premises of the company during the continuance of the credit facility.

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

First charge by way of hypothecation of goods described here in above and also in favour of Bank of Baroda to secure an aggregate limits of Rs.5.200 Millions together with interest thereon.

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

Bank of Baroda

Ness Wadia College Branch

Pune-411 050

6) Date  and brief description of instrument modifying the charge

NA

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.

NA

 

Fixed Assets:

 

 

As per Web Details:

 

Corporate Management

             

Mr. R. K. Sachdeva - Chairman & Managing Director


The Founder of subject’s, Mr. R. K. Sachdeva, has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 35 years of industry experience, including his tenure with IBM in the early 70's. He is an award winning technocrat, who is considered as one of the founders of the IT industry in Western India.


Having led several export delegations abroad for the government of India, Mr. Sachdeva is also the recipient of the 'Outstanding Contribution to Software Export' award by the Computer Society of India for the year 1998.

Apart from his passion for Quality Management Systems, which he propagates though subject's products, Mr Sachdeva is also a Black Belt in Six Sigma.



Mrs. Medha Stephen - Director & CTO

 

A postgraduate in Computer Science from IIT, Bombay, Mrs. Stephen has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. She has been responsible for successfully implementing some of the most complex systems for the overseas clients of subject.


An experienced trainer for OOAD using UML and IBM Rational Rose 2000, and a recognized post graduate teacher for the University of Pune, Mrs. Stephen has made a significant contribution to
subject's development service capabilities over the years, and has been primarily responsible for evolving the institutionalized software development methodology at subject.


Mrs. Stephen is also the recipient of the 'Outstanding Contribution to the IT Industry' award by the Computer Society of India for the year 1997.

 

Mr. Ashok V. Dongre – Advisor


After an honours degree in Electronics & Telecommunications from IIT, Kharagpur, Mr.Dongre has completed over 40 years, including 11 years with IBM, in industries ranging from Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication and IT.

Mr. Dongre has served on the Boards of several companies, including as Managing Director of two of them. Apart from tying up foreign collaborations with multinationals to set up Joint Ventures and technology transfers, he has had hands-on experience in operations, marketing, finance, HR and government liaison.

 

Milestones

             

1976     Data Systems Services (DSS) founded.

 - Starts Information Systems Consulting

 

1978     Software Development begins

- Customized Applications

-Products

              - Re-engineering, Implementation & Migration

 - Maintenance & Support

 

1980     Software Exports undertaken to the Arabian Gulf

 

1981     Data Management Services Ltd. [DATAMAS], set up in Bahrain.

- The oldest Joint Venture promoted by an Indian software house.

 

1983     Data Systems Research Foundation set up for Management and IT Education.

- Affiliated to University of Pune, it offers post-graduate degrees and diplomas.

 

1988     IECcon India Ltd. set up for manufacturing power conditioning equipment..

 

1989     Software Exports to the USA begin.

 

1993     Software Exports to the UK begin.

 

1996     "Outstanding Export Performance" award by Electronics & Computer Software Export Promotion Council                 of the Government of India.

 

1997     "Outstanding Contribution to the IT Industry" award by the Computer Society of India.

1998     "Outstanding Contribution to Software Exports” award by the Computer Society of India.

 

1999     DSS accepted as Member, British Quality Foundation UK Subsidiary, DSS Infotech International Ltd., established.

 

2000     ISO 9001 Certification for DSS.

The company name changes to DSS Infotech Ltd.

 

2001     USA Subsidiary, DSS Infotech International Inc. established

 

2003     ISO 9001:2000 Certification for DSS

SEI CMM Level 4 Assessment for DSS.

 

2004     Company name changes to DSS Systems & Software Technologies Ltd.

 

2005     Alliance formed with Six Sigma Advantage Inc. of USA for Six Sigma Training & Consultancy.

 

Awards & Accreditions

                 

 

 2000: ISO 9001 Certification - by RWTUV



2003: ISO 9001:2000 Certification - by RWTUV

 

2003:SEI CMM Level 4 Assessment - by KPMG


2005: DSS's product Pro-QMS successfully completed the Microsoft Platform Test for ISV Solutions at VeriTest.

 

2006: ISO 9001:2000 Certification - by DNV

 

 

1996: Special Award for Outstanding Software Exports - by Electronics & Computer Software Export Promotion         Council [ESC], Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.



1997:
Outstanding Contribution to the IT Industry - awarded by Computer Society of India [CSI], to Mrs. Medha  Stephen [Director  & CTO].



1998:
Outstanding Contribution to Software Exports - awarded by Computer Society of India. [CSI], to Mr. R. K. Sachdeva [Chairman & Managing Director]. 

 

Alliance Partners

 

 

 

Products:

             


A feature rich and rugged software product for implementation of online Statistical Process Control (SPC) on the shop floor. Pro-QMS is a perfect solution for conformance to Quality Standards, which also includes a comprehensive Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Tool Life Monitoring. The net result is reduced cost of rejection & rework, improved margins and increased customer satisfaction.


A unique, comprehensive, user- friendly software product addressing the common challenges of "corporate brainstorming and idea filtering" - like time management, comprehensive handling of all generated ideas, planning and monitoring implementation - leading to innovation and creativity. Solutions Genie can be deployed for problem solving, process re-engineering, cost reduction, product development, R&D and quality improvement.

 


Provides structured TQM processes integrated with built in commonly used management and QC tools for effective implementation of Six Sigma projects by Green/Black belts. The management can plan, monitor and track progress of each project on a web based Projects Dash Board. It combines Brainstorming, Prioritization, Cause and Effect Diagramming, Process Mapping and Analysis tools in an integrated manner, leading to unprecedented ease of use.

 


A versatile conversion tool that automates conversion of Oracle Forms 3.0 (character based) and 4.5 to Forms 9i or 6i (GUI / Web based), as also Reports 1.1 to 9i or 6i .The whole process works in a batch mode without altering the input source code. The migrated application is fully documented and is deployment ready, thereby resulting in substantial time and cost savings.

 

Services - Service Offerings

            .........

Subject service dossier includes the following:

 

v      Full Software Development Lifecycle

From requirements analysis, through application design, to coding, testing and QA - including development and maintenance.

 

v      Customized Software Development

Projects ranging in duration from a few weeks to several months, and offering four distinct customer engagement models.

 

v      Product Development and Re-engineering

Stemming from a clear understanding of the special requirements involved, DSS offers cost effective solutions for developing products as also re-engineering of your winning products.

 

v      Maintenance of Products and Application Systems

Well defined process for maintenance of your applications as well as products, including implementation and integration at your client sites.

 

v      Six Sigma Services

Complete range from concept introduction, through training, to projects identification and implementation - including tollgate reviews and final project evaluation.

 


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.39.44

UK Pound

1

Rs.78.73

Euro

1

Rs.57.69

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

5

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

4

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

2

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

5

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

-

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

4

--LEVERAGE

1~10

4

--RESERVES

1~10

2

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

2

--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

NO

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

28

 

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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