MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

23.01.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

G. AMPHRAY LABORATORIES

 

 

Registered Office :

Sambhowa Chambers, 4th Floor, Sir P. M. Road, Mumbai – 400001, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1966

 

 

Legal Form :

Sole Proprietory Concern

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Exporter of Drugs and Formulations such as Paracetamol Tablets, Cotrimoxazole Tablets, Metronidazole Tablets, etc., Drug Intermediates and Packing Materials for Pharmaceuticals. 

 

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 800000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established and reputed concern of Mr. Ramu S. Deora, an eminent businessman and brother of Mr. Murli Deora (Ex-member of parliament). Deora family is influential and well connected with high level bureaucrats in the country. They have a strong rapport with foreign pharmaceutical companies in India. Their trade relations are fair. Payments are usually correct and as per commitments.

 

It can be considered good for any normal business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

LOCATIONS

 

 

Registered Office :

4th Floor, Sambava Chambers, Sir P.M. Road, Mumbai-400 001. INDIA.

Tel. No.:

91-22-2266 1034 / 22663316 / 56317748 / 56317750

Mobile No.:

91-98200 84212 / 9820911009

Fax No.:

91-22-2202 4657 / 2282 8181 / 56 31 44 47

E-Mail :

1.       amphray.laboratories@gems.vsnl.net.in

2.       ramu@gamphray.com

3.       rajiv@gamphray.com

4.       info@amphray.com

Website :

http://www.amphray.com

Area :

2000 sq.fts. (Owned)

Location :

Commercial

 

 

Warehouse :

43/2, Narpoli, Amina Compound, Near Dhamankar Naka, Bhiwandi - 421 302, District Thane, Maharashtra

Area :

28,000 sq.fts.

 

 

Plant :

10-2, MIDC Industrial Area, Ambernath – 421 501, District Thane

Tel. No.:

91-251-268219 / 12 / 2682711

Area :

20,000 sq.fts. (Owned)

 

SOLE PROPRIETOR

 

Name :

Mr. Ramu S. Deora

Designation :

Proprietor

Date of Birth/Age :

67 Years

Other Directorship :

Chairman of Chemexcil, Ex-President Federation of India, Export Organisations, Commodity Board, etc.

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Exporter of Drugs and Formulations such as Paracetamol Tablets, Cotrimoxazole Tablets, Metronidazole Tablets, etc., Drug Intermediates and Packing Materials for Pharmaceuticals. 

 

 

Brand Names :

G. Amphray

 

 

Exports to :

France, Germany, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Zaire, Sri Lanka, Korea and Singapore

 

 

Imports from :

Germany, Japan, Korea, Belgium, Holland and France

 

 

Terms :

 

Selling :

Contract upto 30 days, Cash and L/C

 

 

Purchasing :

Contract upto 30 days, Cash and L/C

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Suppliers :

²      Korea Potosium Chemicals, Korea

²      Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Germany

²      Kauffmann & Company, Germany

²      Eastman Chemicals Limited, USA

²      Chugai Boyelli Company Limited, Japan

²      Independent Iodine Company, Japan

²      Mitsui Unit, Korea

²      Sunve, China

²      BAST, Dow

 

 

Customers :

²      Clans Huth GmbH, Germany

²      CLE Dist. Int., France

²      Preminco Limited, Hong Kong

²      Tong Yang Nylon Company Limited, Korea

²      Asia Drug & Chemicals Limited, Singapore / Thailand

²      Pfizer Limited, India

²      IPCA Lab. Limited, India

²      American Pharmaceuticals, U.S.A.

²      Mallincord Inc., U.S. A.

²      MPI Pharmaceuticals Gmbh, Germany

²      U Kraine Pharmaceuticals, Mosion

²      Dalho Chemicals, Gmbh, Germany

 

 

No. of Employees :

100

 

 

Bankers :

²      State Bank of India, Overseas Branch, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai – 400 005, Maharashtra

²      Dresdnev Bank, Humburg, Germany

 

 

Facilities :

The concern enjoys credit limit of Rs. 200.000 millions & Bank Loans Rs. 20.000 millions from it’s bankers.

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

M. L. Bhuwania & Company

Chartered Accountants

Address :

480, Kalbadevi Road, Mumbai – 400 002, Maharashtra

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

²      Triochem Products Limited

-     Manufacture Fine Chemicals and Formulations

-     Annual Turnover Rs. 145.00 millions (approximate)

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Capital Investment :

 

Owned :

Rs. 200.000 millions

Borrowed :

--

Total :

Rs. 200.000 millions

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

Particulars

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Sales Turnover

750.000

400.000

450.000

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

 

31.03.2001

31.03.2000

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

 

193.966

248.675

2] Share Application Money

 

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

 

0.000

0.000

4] (Accumulated Losses)

 

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

 

193.966

248.675

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

 

27.247

5.940

2] Unsecured Loans

 

1.620

1.620

TOTAL BORROWING

 

28.867

7.560

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

222.833

256.235

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

 

4.635

4.789

Capital work-in-progress

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

 

0.000

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 
Inventories
 

98.264

43.812

 
Sundry Debtors
 

72.137

29.363

 
Cash & Bank Balances
 

30.232

176.630

 
Other Current Assets
 

14.488

6.189

 
Loans & Advances
 

6.076

6.657

Total Current Assets
 

221.197

262.651

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS
 

 

 

 
Current Liabilities & Provisions
 

2.999

11.205

Total Current Liabilities
 

2.999

11.205

Net Current Assets
 

218.198

251.446

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

222.833

256.235

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2001

31.03.2000

Sales Turnover [including other income]

 

245.804

164.804

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

 

47.744

40.841

Provision for Taxation

 

0.000

0.000

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

 

47.744

40.841

 

 

 

 

Total Expenditure

 

199.012

102.171

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2001

31.03.2000

PAT / Total Income
(%)
 

19.42

24.78

 
 
 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

 

19.42

24.78

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

 

21.14

15.27

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

 

0.24

0.16

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

 

0.16

0.07

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

 

73.75

23.44

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

HISTORY

 

Subject was established in 1966 by setting up a modest multipurpose bulk pharmaceuticals factory at Bhiwandi near Mumbai.  In 1979, it set up Unit No. 2, a speciality plant to manufacture Paracetamol at Ambernath near Mumbai.  In 1982, Unit No. 3, a Tablet manufacturing facility was set up at Ambernath.  In 1984, it set up Unit No. 4, a multipurpose plant at Ambernath to manufacture various bulk pharmaceuticals.

 

Subject is the first concern from India to have started warehousing facility and office in Hamburg, Germany.

 

BUSINESS:

 

Subject is engaged in manufacturing and exporting of drugs and formulations such as paracetamol tablets, cotrimoxazole tablets, metronidazole tablets, etc., drug intermediates and packing materials for pharmaceuticals. 

 

Subject is Government Recognised Golden Star Export House.

 

The concern’s products range include:

 

Sodium Citrate, Sulphamethoxazole, Trimethoprim, Diethyl Carbamazine Citrate, Potassium Iodide, Clioquinol, Piperazine Citrate, Isonaizid, Director-Iodohydroxy Quinoline, Piperazine Adipate,  Chloramphenicol, Niacinamide, Phthalysulphathiazole, Potassium Citrate, Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline IP, IP Sodium Bromide IP, Busmuth Subnitrate BPC,  Biodohydroxyquinoline IP, Bismuth Subcarbonate BPC, Disodium Hydrogen Citrate, PB Ferric Ammonium Citrate IP, Potassium Bromide IP, Sodium Citrate, Thiaceta Zone BPC Paracetamol IP, etc.

 

Pharmaceutical products include :

 

Anti Viral Drugs

Acyclovir, Ganciclovir, Lamivudine, Zuduvidine

Osteophorosis

Alendronate Sodium, Lamotrigine

Diuretic

Allopurinol

Anxiety

Alprazolam

Cardiovascular

Amilopine, Diltiazem, Dobutamine, Doxizocin, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Losartan Potassium, Methyl Dopa, Ramipril, Sodium Valporate, Tramadol, Trimetazidine

Anti-Allergy

Astimizole, Ceterizine, Dextromethorphan, Loratindine

Anti-Bacterial

Azithromycin, Cefaclor, Clarithromycin, Roxithromycin

Laxative

Biscodyl

Anti-Inflammatory

Celecoxib, Refocoxib

Anti-Emetic

Cinneraxine, Domperidone, Ondansetron

Opthalmic

Dipivefrine

Steroid

Finasteride

Anti-Depressant

Fluxoxitine, Paroxetine, Seritraline

Anti-Cholesterol

Fluvastatin, Lovastatin, Simvastatin

Anti-Aids

Indianavir

Anti-Agina

Iperiflavone

Anti-Fungal

Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole, Miconazole, Terbinafine

Analgesic

Nebumetone

Psychotic

Olanzapine

Vetenary

Oxyclozadine

Anti-Ulcer

Lanspprozole 8.5%, Omerprazole 8.5%, Penteprazole, Rabiiprazole

Anti-Psychotic

Risperidone

Anti-Asthmatic

Salbutamol

Potency

Sildanafil Citrate

Anti-Migraine

Sumatriptan

 

The concern’s installed capacity is 1000 kg. day and actual production is 85% of rated capital.

 

It exports 7% of its production to Nigeria, Zaire, Sri Lanka and Europe, etc.

 

Subject purchases 50% from local and 50% from international markets.

 

It imports from Germany, Japan, Korea, Belgium, Holland and France against Contract upto 30 days, Cash and L/C terms.

 

It sells 15% into local market and 85% into international market.

 

It exports to France, Germany, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Zaire, Sri Lanka, Korea and Singapore against Contract upto 30 days, Cash and L/C terms.

 

Subject’s major customers include Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Retailers.

 

We visited the office of the concern where following observations were carried on:

 

Ø       Name Board could be sighted and the visibility of the Name Board is high.

Ø       The concern’s office is easy to locate which is on 4th floor of building.

Ø       Subject operates from caption office premises of area admeasuring 500 sq.fts. which is located in a commercial.

Ø       Items such as Telephone, Fax Machine, Computer, Air Conditioner and Furniture could be seen at the concern’s office.

 

Subject is also having warehouse at Hamburg in Germany.

 

 

MEMBERSHIPS

 

²    Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Export Promotion Council

²    Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association

²    Dyestuffs Manufacturers’ Association of India

²    Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

 

 

In the year 1966, Ramu S. Deora, a gifted and hardworking man set out to establish "G. Amphray Laboratories" with a lofty aim to spread the light of hope and dispel the darkness of disease by contributing to the indigenous development of "Bulk Drug" and "Drug Intermediates" vital for the well-being of humanity at home and the world over.

 

"Amphray" (affectionately known by its clients) ventured into the export market at a time when Indian Made Products elicited little response from International buyers. By undaunted perseverance and utmost confidence in the quality of its products, "Amphray" slowly but surely established its name in the International market.

 

Today, "Amphray" has become a force to reckon with in the world of the Pharmaceutical Industry, equipped with sophisticated plant and machinery and utilizing the latest processing techniques. Their product range has expanded and they are currently dealing in over 100 products that are used in different industries from Food Additives & Colours to Laxatives and Chemicals for Cosmetic Industry. They are also providing many vital life saving drugs such as Anti Ulcers, Anti Hypertensive, Anti Diabetic, Anti Aids, Anti TB etc.

 

"Amphray"s formulation department manufactures a vast range of medicines from simple Paracetamol Tablets to any specialized formulations.

 

G. Amphray Laboratories was established in 1966 by setting up a modest multipurpose Bulk Drugs Pharmaceutical Factory at Bhiwandi near Mumbai. In 1979 the Second Unit was started at Ambernath to manufacture Pharmaceutical bulk Drugs, and the Third Unit to manufacture Paracetamol Bulk Drugs and Formulations started in 1982 at Ambernath.

 

All the Bulk Drugs and Formulations are exported to all over the world. Whatever, they produce since last 37 years, more than 95% of their production they are exporting and they are having their most valuable, long-standing customers, who are buying regularly and continuously from them.

 

They are having their Warehouse in Hamburg, Germany from where you can have the ready stock material immediately and they can arrange shipment from their Hamburg Warehouse anywhere in the Globe.

 

They have Drug Master File No. 5910 of FDA, United States of America for Acetaminophen USP (to be renewed). Similarly for Paracetamol BP from the Netherlands DMF No. 1028, New Zealand DMF No. TT60-243-13-1, Taiwan DMF No. 020868. Certificate of Suitability, Registration No. CEP-96-56 for the European Community, Besides this, they are also applying for DMF in Italy. Their Plant is approved by the FDA for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in line with WHO Guidelines.

 

Quality product, Good packing, Competitive price, Timely delivery etc. is their main motto to please their valued customers and that is the reason for the last 37 years they are having in their fold their valued customers.

 

G. Amphray Laboratories is also a recognized "Export House" by Ministry of Commerce, Government of India since almost three decades and also exporting various other products.

 

They are buying several raw materials for their finished Bulk Drug Unit;

 

All these products conform to BP / USP / FCC specifications as may be required by the customers and can be offered in different particle sizes and bulk density as per customer's requirements. They are also specialized in Paracetamol Tablets, Cotrimoxazole Tablets or any other tablets as per customer's requirements.

 

Mr. RAMU S. DEORA, who is the Chairman of this Unit is an acknowledged Leader on the Export Front and has had several responsibilities entrusted to him by the business community and Government of India. Mr. Ramu S. Deora was the President of FIEO (FEDERATION OF INDIAN EXPORT ORGANISATIONS) in the past from 1987-91 and now from 1996-98 and the Chairman of CHEMEXCIL (Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Export Promotion Council) in 1987-91 and now from 1996 onwards again till 2000. He was the Trustee of MUMBAI PORT TRUST, Director of ECGC (Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd.) and Chairman of AISC (All India Shipper's Council) India, Member of the Committee of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) and Member of Board of Trade - Ministry of Commerce etc.

 

 

After Office Hours at Residence 

 

Res. Tel:  91-22-23 63 10 80  /  23 63 10 81
Fax : 91-22-23 67 77 72

 

 

 


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. 44.21

UK Pound

1

Rs. 87.48

Euro

1

Rs. 57.23

 

 

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

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