MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

16.01.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SHREE ASHTAVINAYAK CINE VISION LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

A - 204/205, VIP Plaza, 2nd Floor, B/7 Veera Industrial Estate, Off Andheri Malad Link Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai - 400 053, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

23.10.2001

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-133759

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U92110MH2001PLC133759

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUMS44552E

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAGCS2622B

 

 

Legal Form :

A public limited liability company. The company’s shares are listed on the Stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject is the leading film production company.

 

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 1000000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject has come out with Initial Public Issue of Rs. 500 Millions recently.

 

Directors are reported as experienced, respectable and resourceful businessmen. Their trade relations are fair. General financial position is successful. 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 :

A - 204/205, VIP Plaza, 2nd Floor, B/7 Veera Industrial Estate, Off Andheri Malad Link Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai - 400 053, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-6702 9630/1/2/3

Fax No.:

91-22-6702 9634

E-Mail :

info@ashtavinayakindia.com

ipo@ashtavinayakindia.com

Website :

http://www.ashtavinayakindia.com

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Dhilin H Mehta

Designation :

Chairman & Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Harshad K Mehta

Designation :

Joint Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rupen N Amlani

Designation :

Whole-time Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Hiren J Gandhi

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Dhaval V Jatania

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Chandrakat K Sachde

Designation :

Additional Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Pravin S Jani

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ashok V Ladhani

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Nishant A Mahidhar

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Ms. Hetal N Thakore

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Subhash P Rathod

Designation :

Director

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Ms. Archana Hemant Andhare

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Subject is the leading film production company.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

120

 

 

Bankers :

Canara Bank, Mittal Tower, “C” Wing, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021

Tel No.: 91-22-220735710

Fax No.: 41-22-229882492 / 22045876

Website : http://www.canbakindia.com

 

 

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

Khimji Kunverji and Company

Chartered Accountants

Suite 52, Bombay Mutual Building, Sir P. M. Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400001

Tel. No.:

91-22-22662550 / 22661270

Fax No.:

91-22-22664045

E-Mail :

rajesh@khimjikunverji.com

Website :

http://www.khimjikunverji.com

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

11000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 110.000 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

6303000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 63.030 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

63.000

28.700

28.700

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

186.400

148.800

93.800

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

249.400

177.500

122.500

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

96.500

20.400

21.300

2] Unsecured Loans

23.500

0.000

0.000

TOTAL BORROWING

120.000

20.400

21.300

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

369.400

197.900

143.800

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

43.700

4.200

6.200

Capital work-in-progress

185.600

31.300

16.600

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

8.300

234.800

3.300

 

Sundry Debtors

60.300

12.100

0.000

 

Cash & Bank Balances

64.000

1.700

51.100

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

223.600

21.500

76.500

Total Current Assets

356.200

270.100

130.900

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

208.900

108.400

9.900

 

Provisions

7.200

0.000

0.000

Total Current Liabilities

216.100

108.400

9.900

Net Current Assets

140.100

161.700

121.000

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.700

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

369.400

197.900

143.800

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Sales Turnover [including other income]

701.800

267.000

84.100

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

119.400

4.600

[1.500]

Provision for Taxation

44.700

1.100

0.000

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

74.700

3.500

[1.500]

 

 

 

 

Total Expenditure

582.400

262.400

85.600

 


KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Debt-Equity Ratio

0.33

0.14

0.54

Long Term Debt-Equity Ratio

0.27

0.13

0.54

Current Ratio

1.78

3.29

2.95

TURNOVER RATIOS

 

 

 

Fixed Assets

3.63

3.04

0.98

Inventory

5.65

2.24

1.66

Debtors

18.96

44.05

0.00

Interest Cover Ratio

34.17

6.75

-6.50

Operating Profit Margin(%)

65.89

2.14

-1.43

Profit Before Interest And Tax Margin(%)

17.92

2.03

-1.55

Cash Profit Margin(%)

58.86

1.43

-1.67

Adjusted Net Profit Margin(%)

10.88

1.31

-1.79

Return On Capital Employed(%)

43.42

3.17

0.00

Return On Net Worth(%)

35.00

2.33

0.00

 

 

STOCK PRICES

 

Face Value

Rs.10.00/-

High

Rs.227.00/-

Low

Rs.232.00/-

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

The registered office or the company was shifted from 33/34, 1st Floor, RNA Arcade, Crystal View, CHS, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri [West], Mumbai – 400053 to Ahinsa Dham, Building No. 1, Opposite Sabkhuch Supermarket, Link Road Malad [West], Mumbai – 400064, w.e.f. 01.04.2002. Subsequently it was shifted to 422, New Sonali Link Industrial Estate, Link Road, Building No. 2, Malad [West], Mumbai – 400064 w.e.f. 09.01.2004 and then to the preset address w.e.f. 09.01.2005.

 

Operation: 
 
During the year the total income increased to Rs.610.505 Millions from Rs.266.962 Millions of the previous year and the profit before depreciation, interest & other financial expenses and tax during the year was Rs.452.369 Millions as against Rs.5.648 Millions in the previous year. 

 
During the year the Company has distributed 9 films. These were Nigehbann, Nazar, Paheli, Dus, Aparahan, Mr.Prime Minister, Anjane - The unknown, Family-Ties of Blood, Zinda. After successfully putting in place the infrastructure and expertise for production and distribution, the company decided to produce a high budget film with an attractive star cast. The Company ventured into production of Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya in association with Sohail Khan Productions featuring Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Sushmita Set, and Sohail Khan among others. This film was released in July 2005 and proved to be a major success at the box office. 

 
They distribute their home productions as well as films made by other production houses mainly in the Bombay Territory. With the film Zinda they entered the Delhi Territory as a distributor and are in the process of consolidating their position in north India. By end of February 2006, they have distributed films in 1145 theaters. 

 
To complete the chain of vertical integration they decided to extend their operation to exhibition, which will enable us to control the eventual screening of film and gather direct feedback about audience taste and preferences. They ventured into exhibition towards the end of the financial year 2004-05 and since then they have tied up with 28 theatres for exclusive screening of their own film and films produced by other production houses. 

 
Changes In Share Capital: 

 
The company has increased authorized share capital from Rs.30 Millions to Rs.110 Millions on up share capital has increased to Rs.63.030 Millions from Rs.28.650 Millions by capitalizing of Free Reserve. 

 

Directors: 
 
In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 1956, Mr. Dhilin H.Mehta and Mr.Harshad K.Mehta will retire by rotation at conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, have offered themselves for re-appointment. 

 
During the year Mr. Ashok Ladhani, Mr. Chandrakant Sachde, Mr. Pravin Jani, Mr.Nishant Mahidhar, Ms. Hetal Thakore, Mr. Subhash Rathod who were appointed as an additional Directors of the Company by the Board of Directors and whose term of office expires at this Annual General Meeting are proposed to be appointed as Directors of the Company. During the year Mr. Vipul Simaria and Ms. Pankti Mehta, have resigned as Director during the year. 

 

Notice Against Directors And Promoters

 

A notice u/s 156 of Income Tax Act 1961 has been received by Mr. Dhilin Mehta for A.Y. 2003-04 for Rs. 3.180 Millions vide notice dated 23/03/2006. Apeal has been filed against the same on 20.04.2006.

 

As per website

 

Introduction

The Indian entertainment industry and the film industry in particular, is at the threshold of tremendous growth. For industry participants to extract value from this growth, it will be imperative to adopt globally relevant structures of doing business, becoming efficient and cost effective.


Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Limited is attractively poised in this scenario. Its integrated approach, corporatised structure, strong balance sheet and a professional, capable team are catalysts to a higher than average growth in the future. This will not only lead to the creation of one of the most respected companies in the industry from India, but also to create lasting content with progressively enhancing value.

Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Limited is the pioneering corporate structure in the tinsel town.

With a clear focus on high entertainment value, Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision integrates the value chain in the commercial motion picture segment from production to distribution to exhibition.

 

THE INDIAN ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY- a perspective

 

Smart Facts - The Indian entertainment industry is presently estimated to be Rs 353 billion in size by 2005 and is growing rapidly. (Source – FICCI Frames 2006)


Number of single screen theatres - 12,000 approx


Number of multiplex screens - 350 approx.


Filmed Entertainment Industry - Estimated at INR 68 billion in 2005; expected to more than double by 2010.

Domestic Box Office Market - Estimated at INR 53 billion in 2005; projected to grow to INR 102 billion by 2010.

 

Home Video Market - Estimated at INR 4 billion in 2005; projected to grow to INR 21 billion by 2010.

Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Limited operates in one of the largest markets for films in the world with 1041 films being produced in 2005. It is currently worth about INR 68 billion in 2005 and expected to more by 2010. Indians love to watch movies which can be gauged by the fact that India the highest admissions in the world at over 3 billion people coming to the theaters. (Source: The Indian Entertainment and Media Industry, Unravelling the potential by FICCI and Price Waterhouse Coopers).

The advancements in technology are helping the Indian film industry in all the spheres – picture film production, film exhibition and distribution/marketing leading to the industry getting corporatised.


Many theatres across the country are getting upgraded to multiplexes and initiatives to set up more digital cinema halls in the country are already underway. This will not only improve the quality of prints and thereby make film viewing a more pleasurable experience, but also reduce piracy of prints.

 

Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Limited is a one of the leading film Production and Distribution Company in India. The company has produced some of the best-known films and the most recognized amongst them is"Golmaal" is an out and out comedy written by Anees Bazmi, with an underlying suspense element". The star cast of the film includes Ajay Devgan, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Sharman Joshi among others.

 

Production of films serve as the key revenue source. The hugely successful Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya paved the way for credibility and performance in future. The company’s strength in distribution to contribute to greater insight into audience preference minimizing risk.


The corporate structure helps procure institutional funding while in-house equipment and postproduction capabilities once acquired will further add to margins.


Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Limited
produces high quality entertainers for global audiences of mainstream Hindi cinema. The company has built capabilities for cost effective film production, including excellent relationships with acclaimed directors, actors and other members of the value chain.

The company began with producing films such as Golmaal, Funtoosh- Dudes in the10 Century and Agni-Pankh. It's largest and by far the most successful production venture was the Salman Khan- Sushmita Sen-Katrina Kaif starrer Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya.


After the success of Maine Pyar Kyon Kiya, the company has put more focus on the production of films.

Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision
has drawn up aggressive plans and is presently involved with producing more than ten films, to be released over the next 18 months. Shree Ashtavinayak has brought together some of the biggest names in the Indian film industry to deliver quality entertainment to viewers across the world.


Directors include some of the biggest names in the industry – David Dhawan, Priyadarshan, Abbas-Mastan, Imtiyaz Punjabi, Rohit Shetty .


Some of the popular stars who will be acting in the projects are:


Ajay Devgan, Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal, Salman Khan, Zayed Khan.Sushmita Sen, Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu, Rimi Sen.


Ashtavinayak has released some significant and popular films in the past. Some of the previous releases by the production house are Fun2ssh - Dudes in the 10th Century,Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya,Agnipankh, Golmaal.

Measures are being taken by the company to film the movies in a short span of time. This would help avoid cost overruns which is commonly associated with movie production. The company expects to wind-up production of some of the movies within an average duration of 8 -10 months.


Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Limited provides quality entertainment to audiences across all age groups.

 

The Vision

 

Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Limited envisions to be:

 

A fully integrated player in the Film Entertainment business.

And professionalize and systemize the Film Production process optimizing the use of resources and maximizing return on investment.

 

Film Distribution

 

Founded inOctober 2001, Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Limited was created to be a full service Distribution company specializing in the best in cinema for the growing modern Indian audience insisting on cinematic diversity. Since then the company has become one of the busiest distributors of quality entertainment films.


In its very young existence the company had had the pleasure of working with an incredible cast of internationally lauded filmmakers and stars. The range of artists vary from Akshay Kumar to Rani Mukherjee to the incredible Shahrukh Khan as well as talented directors like Amol Palekar and Farah Khan.

The distribution of the films has immensely helped the company for its consistent growth. The company distributes films from all the reputed banners and production houses. By distributing number of successful movies the company has established itself as one amongst the top Indian distributing companies.

In the years to come, sophisticated film audiences can continue to expect the best in engaging, provocative and enriching cinema from Shree Ashtvinayak Cine Vision Limited


Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Limited has successfully distributed blockbusters such as the Shahrukh Khan- Sushmita Sen- Zaayed Khan starrer Main Hoon Na.


Encouraged by the success, it went to distribute films like Paheli, which has since been nominated as the Indian entry into the Oscars in the 'Best Foreign Film Category' .


Other very successful films distributed by Shree Ashtavinayak include Dus and Aitraaz, Tango Charlie, Maine Pyar Kyon kiya, Garv, Fida, Phir Hera Pheri, Tom Dick & Harry, Golmaal.


In the immediate future, Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision will be releasing Bhagam Bhagstarring Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Lara Datta, Shakti Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Jakie Shroff and many others. The movie is complete and is slated to hit the theaters on 22 Dec 2006.


The Company is constantly on the look-out the manner in which it can leverage its distribution network. Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision is in negotiations for acquiring distribution rights from successful producers willing to pre-sell them.


The company provides a hands-on approach towards marketing and distribution to ensure a successful reception of films in the marketplace. The team also offers innovative and flexible distribution deals that are results-oriented and filmmaker-friendly.


The strong network and channels that the company has paves the way for a smooth and successful runs for the feature films that have been crafted. Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Limited envisions being a filmmaker's dream. They know the distribution landscape that independents need to know. Every job is undertaken and executed with care, hard work and enthusiasm. Their zeal and commitment is their signature.

 

Press Release

 

Ashtavinayak Cine Vision to raise Rs. 500 Millions 

 

Mumbai Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision is planning to tap the markets through an Initial Public offer of Rs. 500 Millions to upgrade its film production facilities and to finance three films. “We plan to rais Rs. 500 Millions from the markets for purchasing the state-of-the art film production equipment and also finance out three films, out of which one has hit the floors and the other two are at the preproduction stage,” Shree Ashtavinayak Chairman and Managing Director Dhilin Mehta said here. The company has made a net profit of Rs. 92.600 Millions for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 with a turnover of Rs. 469.200 millions, he added.


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.44.25

UK Pound

1

Rs.87.30

Euro

1

Rs.57.36

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

5

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

5

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

5

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

5

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

5

--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

NO

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

46

 

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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