MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

16.02.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

BURCKHARDT COMPRESSION [INDIA] PRIVATE LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Gat No. 304, Pune – Nagar Road, Village Kondhapuri, Taluka Shirur, Pune District, Pune – 412209, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

25.06.2004

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

25-19442

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U29120PN2004PTC019442

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

PNEB03947G

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAGFB2614K

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers of reciprocating compressors.

 

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 :

 

 

 

Status :

New Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a new company and in the process of establishing itself.  Directors are reported as experienced and respectable businessmen. Payments are 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/ Head Office :

Gat No. 304, Pune – Nagar Road, Village Kondhapuri, Taluka Shirur, Pune District, Pune – 412209, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-2137-270254 / 669400

Fax No.:

91-2137-270232

E-Mail :

milind.gumaste@burckhartdcompression.com

info.india@burckhardtcompression.com

Website :

http://www.bc-india.com

 

 

Regional Office :

20, Bishop Wallers, Avenue [West], C.I.T. Colony, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004, Tamilnadu, India

Tel. No. : 91-44-24992436 / 2448

Fax No. : 91-44-24997276

 

Poddar Point, A Block, 6th Floor, 113 Park Street, Kolkata – 700016, West Bengal, India

Tel. No. : 91-33-22276952

Fax No. : 91-33-22276955

 

1015-1019, Ansal Tower, 38, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110019, India

Tel. No. : 91-11-26294771 / 12 / 26440869

Fax No. : 91-11-26294226

 

Plot No. 219, GIDC Ranoli, District Vadodra – 391350, Gujarat

Tel. No. : 91-265-6451670 / 78

Fax No. : 91-265-2243972

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Balaji Thiruvadanthi Bakthisaran

Designation :

Additional Director

Address :

D / 30, Mantri Kishor Park, Bhosale Nagar, Pune – 411007, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

22.05.1960

Date of Appointment :

01.03.2006

PAN No. :

00122523

Previous Employment :

Enginvest India Limited – Director

CIN No. : U65923PN1994PLC078067

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers of reciprocating compressors.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Bankers :

State Bank of India

Industrial Finance Branch,

Tara Chambers, Wakdewadi, Pune – 411003, Maharashtra, India

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

Price Waterhouse and Company

Chartered Accountants,

252, Veer Savarkar Marg, Shivaji Park, Dadar, Pune – 400028, Maharashtra, India

PAN No. : AADFP9359C

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

10000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 100.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

2000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 20.000 millions

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Form 8 Particular for creation or modification of charges 

 

Corporation identity number or foreign company registrations number of the company 

U29120PN2004PTC019442

Name of the company

BURCKHARDT COMPRESSION [INDIA] PRIVATE LIMITED

Address

Gat No. 304, Pune – Nagar Road, Village Kondhapuri, Taluka Shirur, Pune District, Pune – 412209, Maharashtra

This Form is for

Modification of charge

Type of Charges

Book Debts, Movable Property and others

If others, specify

Current Assets

Particular of the charge holder 

State Bank of India

Industrial Finance Branch,

Tara Chambers, Wakdewadi, Pune – 411003, Maharashtra, India

Nature or description of the instrument creating charge  

Supplemental Agreement of Hypothecation of Goods and Assets for Increase in Overall limit

Date of the instrument creating charge

21.12.2006

Amount Secure by the charge

Rs. 105.000 millions

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

1% above existing cash credit Interest Rate

Terms of repayment : Loan should be repaid in 90 days

Margin : Raw materials Ind/Imp. 25%, stock in process 25%, finished goods 25%, book debts 25% Ad Hoc LC/BG at Existing Level

Extent and operation of the charge : Charge will be in operation till repayment or 90 days which ever is earlier

Particulars of the Property charged  

Raw materials & stores, book debts, stocks in process, finished goods

Particulars of the present modification

Memorandum of agreement made on 21st December, 2006, Limit sanctioned of Rs. 40 millions for a period of 90 days

 

WEBSITE DETAILS

 

Burckhardt Compression, a world leader in reciprocating compressor technology


Burckhardt Compression is one of the world's largest manufacturers of reciprocating compressors. The company is recognized as the only compressor manufacturer of a complete range of Laby® (labyrinth piston), process gas, and hyper compressors. The compressors are engineered and manufactured in the company’s own works in Winterthur, Switzerland, (in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 standards) and Pune, India. Burckhardt Compression’s global sales and service network consists of 12 subsidiaries and over 42 representatives.


Customers of Burckhardt Compression are companies in the field of oil refining, chemical and petrochemical industries, air separation, as well as gas transport and storage. These industries use compressors to raise the pressure, to reduce the volume and to cool or liquefy gases such as hydrocarbon gases, industrial gases and boil-off gases.


Burckhardt Compression’s worldwide service network ensures the full range of customer support service. Experts with on-going training have expertise in each particular compressor application and can provide the necessary service, such as analysis of compressor performance, complete plant overhaul, consultation, or fulfilling extensive maintenance contracts.


Burckhardt Compression offers unparalleled expertise and reliability for all reciprocating compressors, components and services. The company is recognized as the global technology leader in the compressor world. As an original equipment manufacturer with over 160 years of experience in developing, engineering and manufacturing compressors, Burckhardt Compression is committed to reliability and quality.

 

Key Figures Burckhardt Compression Worldwide

 

CHF millions

April 05 - March 06

April 05 - Sept 05

April 06 - Sept 06

Change 2005/2006

Order intake

323.5

142.6

215.5

+ 51%

Sales revenues

210.4

111.6

119.5

+ 7%

EBIT
as % of sales

revenues

29.6
14.1%

14.4
12.9%

24.8
20.8%

+ 72%
 

Profit for the year
(net income)

as % of sales

revenues

22.1

10.5%

10.8

9.7%

17.8

14.9%

+ 65%
 
 

Total assets

181

163.4

220.7

+ 35%

Shareholders' equity
as % of total assets

66.1
36.5%

53.5
32.7%

85.1
38.6%

+ 59%

Headcount

638

628

676

+ 6%

 

 

Company Milestones

 

2006
On June 26, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG is listing its shares at the SWX Swiss Exchange.


2005
Acquisition of the compressor division of Sulzer India Limited


2002
The company becomes legally independent through a management buyout, Engineering Works Sulzer-Burckhardt Limited becomes Burckhardt Compression AG


2001

Winterthur becomes the company’s domicile


2001
Divestiture of standard high-pressure compressor business to Nord Holding, Germany; the business activities continue under the name Greenfield Limited


2000
Divestiture of vacuum systems business to Onpro AG, Switzerland; the business activities continue under the name NSB Gas Processing Limited


2000
Consolidation of all business activities in Winterthur; manufacturing facilities and offices in Basel closed-down

1999
World's most powerful hyper compressor with 23'500 kW


1990
Relocation of the Winterthur workshop and offices to Oberwinterthur


1982
The Sulzer group's entire range of reciprocating compressor activities are amalgamated into a single business unit entitled Sulzer–Burckhardt Engineering Works Limited


1969
The company Engineering Works Burckhardt becomes part of the Sulzer Group; there are now two sites: Basel and Winterthur (Switzerland)


1952
First hyper compressor for ldPE production at 1'500 bar


1948
Hyper compressor with an end pressure of 4000 bar for a pilot plant in the USA


1935
First labyrinth piston compressor (Laby®)




1920
Start of development of ammonia synthesis compressors for 850 bar (Casale process) and 1000 bar (Claude process)


1890
Relocation to Dornacherstrasse, Basel; establishment as “Engineering Works Burckhardt, Limited Company”

1883
First compressor sale


1878
Compressors and vacuum pumps enter the product range


1876

August Burckhardt-Schaub becomes the head of the reconstituted business, Burckhardt & Co., a limited partnership; sale of foundry


1844

Establishment of the company “Franz Burckhardt, mechanic” in Basel (Switzerland)

 

 


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 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.4.09

UK Pound

1

Rs.86.59

Euro

1

Rs.57.92

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

2

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

3

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

4

--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

NO

--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

 

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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