MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

29.01.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ENCORE NATURAL POLYMERS PRIVATE LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

405-408 Navbharat Estates, B Wing, 172 Zakaria Bunder Road, Sewri (West), Mumbai -  400 015, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

23.10.1991

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-63720

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U24230MH1991PTC063720

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUME04802A

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACE9121B

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Guar Gum and Tamarind Kernil Powder and its Derivatives

 

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 425000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established and reputed company having satisfactory track records. Directors are reported as experienced and respectable businessmen. Trade relations are reported as fair. Business is active. 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 :

405-408 Navbharat Estates, B Wing, 172 Zakaria Bunder Road, Sewri [West], Mumbai 400 015, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-2415 8860/1/2

Fax No.:

91-22-2415 8862

E-Mail :

encore@encoregroup.net,

iparikh@encoregroup.net

Website :

http://www.encorenaturalpolymers.com,

http://www.encoregroup.com

Location :

Rented

 

 

Plant :

227/233 G.I.D.C Estate, Naroda, Ahmedabad - 382 330, Gujarat, India

Tel. No.:

91-79-22822559 / 22822548

Fax No.:

91-79-22822393

E-Mail :

ahmedabad@encoregroup.net

marketing@encoregroup.net

Location :

Leased

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr Ajitkumar Gordhandas Merchnat

Designation :

Director

Address :

98 Suvas Apartment, 68F L Jagmohandas Marg, Mumbai - 400006

Date of Birth/Age :

20.04.1928

Date of Appointment :

27.11.1998

 

 

Name :

Mr Sudhir Ajitkumar Merchant

Designation :

Managing Director

Address :

84 Suvas Apartment, 68F L Jagmohandas Marg, Mumbai – 400006

Date of Birth/Age :

25.08.1953

Date of Appointment :

27.11.1998

 

 

Name :

Mr Viren Ajitkumar Merchant

Designation :

Director

Address :

98 Suvas Apartment, 68F L Jagmohandas Marg, Mumbai - 400006

Date of Birth/Age :

15.10.1965

Date of Appointment :

27.11.1998

 

 

Name :

Mr Bharat R Joshi

Designation :

Whole Time Director

Address :

6 Nishant II, Near Someshwar Complex I, Satellite Road, Ahmedabad – 380015

Date of Birth/Age :

10.02.1953

Date of Appointment :

01.08.2006

Other Directorship:

CIN of Company

U74999MH1995PTC094588

Name of Company

Industrial Utilities Company Private Limited

Designation

Director

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

Mrs Rupa S Merchant

10556

0.63

Mr Sudhir A Merchant

203500

12.15

Mr Ajitkumar Gordhandas

500

0.02

Mr Viren A Merchant

294056

17.56

Mrs Indu A Merchant

12010

0.71

Mrs Shaila V Merchant

36010

2.15

Mr Aditya S Merchant

68010

4.06

Mrs Rupa S Merchant and

Mr Sudhir A Merchant

104000

6.21

Mrs Indu Ajitkumar and

Mr Ajitkumar Gordhandas

96000

5.73

Mr Ajitkumar Gordhandas and

Mr Sudhir A Merchant

48000

2.86

Mr Sudhir A Merchant and

Mrs Rupa A Merchant

64000

3.82

Mr Ajitkumar Gordhandas and

Mrs Indu Ajitkumar

128000

7.65

Saidarshan Business Centres Private Limited

440000

26.28

Mrs Shaila V Merchant and

Mr Viren A Merchant

80000

4.77

Mrs Nandini S Merchant

24800

1.48

Mrs Anjali V Merchant

800

0.04

Mr Viren A Merchant and

Mrs Shaila V Merchant

64000

3.82

Total

1674242

100.00

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Guar Gum and Tamarind Kernil Powder and its Derivatives

 

 

Products :

·         Guar Gum

·         Tamarind Kernil Powder and its Derivatives

 

 

Terms :

 

Selling :

L/C, Credit [90 days]

 

 

Purchasing :

Credit [30 days]

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

Unit

 

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Guar Gum / Tamarind Powder and Derivatives

Matrix Tonnes

 

10000

3534.418

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

47

 

 

Bankers :

Bank of Baroda, International Business Branch, Nariman Point

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

A P Asher and Company

Chartered Accountants

Address:

Vela Kutir, Plot No 25, Navyug Society, V M Road, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai – 400056, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Sister Concern :

Encore Healthcare Private Limited

405-408 Navbharat Estates, Sewri (West)

 

Haliyon / ABS Private Limited

405-408 Navbharat Estates, Sewri (West)

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

20,00,000

Equity Shares

Rs 10/- each

Rs. 20.000 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

16,74,242

Equity Shares

Rs 10/- each

Rs 16.742 Millions

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

 

16.742

16.742

2] Share Application Money

 

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

 

92.775

89.567

4] (Accumulated Losses)

 

----

----

NETWORTH

 

109.517

106.309

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

 

36.577

7.423

2] Unsecured Loans

 

0.000

0.000

TOTAL BORROWING

 

36.577

7.423

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

146.094

113.732

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

 

20.635

25.528

Capital work-in-progress

 

4.051

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

 

14.904

14.904

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

 

0.351

0.805

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

54.829

30.528

 

Sundry Debtors

 

49.451

44.916

 

Cash & Bank Balances

 

0.986

1.981

 

Other Current Assets

 

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

 

27.987

16.172

Total Current Assets

 

133.253

93.597

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

18.340

13.901

 

Provisions

 

8.760

7.200

Total Current Liabilities

 

27.100

21.101

Net Current Assets

 

106.153

72.496

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

146.094

113.733

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Sales Turnover [including other income]

 

208.786

181.319

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

 

7.662

12.330

Provision for Taxation

 

4.214

4.964

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

 

3.448

7.366

 

 

 

 

Export Value

 

145.421

120.964

 

 

 

 

Total Expenditure

 

201.124

168.989

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

PAT / Total Income

 

 

1.65

4.04

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin(PBT/Sales)

 

 

3.66

6.80

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets(PBT/Total Assets}

 

 

4.97

10.35

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)(PBT/Networth)

 

 

0.06

0.11

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio(Total Liability/Networth)

 

 

0.58

0.26

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

 

4.91

4.43

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Encore Natural Polymers Private Limited had its beginning in 1958 when INDIAN GUM INDUSTRIES LIMITED also known as IGI was set up in Financial and Technical collaboration between Merchant Family & Cesalpenia Group, of Italy.

 

In 1971 the American Company Herculus Incorporated acquired the Cesalpenia Sharholdings in IGI. Then in 1987 Herculus & Hankel decided to merge their water soluble polymers divisions into a new corporation, Aqualon. At this time IGI became 100% Indian Owned Company.

 

In 1999, reorganization within the Merchant Family led to IGI Ahmedabad becoming encore natural polymers private limited

 

And thus today's encore came into existence.

 

Plant facility of encore is situated in Western India in the city of Ahmedabad at the center of state of Gujarat, State with highest natural growth and one of the leading states of India. Ahmedabad city is connected to all major business centers of roads, rails and airs having International Airport in line Container Depot and regular connection to major Ports of Western India.

 

Encore is a pioneer in the field of manufacturing value added native and derivatives polysaccharides and has kept itself abreast in the emerging trends of Guar, Tamarind and other natural polymers thickener applications in various sectors.

 

The quality of the products speak for themselves through the impressive list of clients across the globe in international markets like Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Egypt, Iran, Germany, Belgium, USA and other European and African countries.

 

Textile Industry

 

Encore Natural Polymers Private Limited, a wholly owned Indian Company is leading manufacturer of "QUALITY TEXTILE PRINTING THICKENER" based on Derivatives of Guar gum, Tamarind Kernal Powder and blend products in different combination in varied Textile Printing application.

 

Encore was established in 1958. Based on their experience for more then 45 years, they improved their process and assure reliability and quality of their products. Today they manufacture and sell Ethoxylated (Hydroxyethyl) Guar & Tamarind, Propxylayed (Hydroxypropyl) Guar & Tamarind, Carboxymethyl Tamarind, Hydrolyzed Guar & Tamarind, Borated Guar products under the brand name of "Indrez" thickeners suitable for Polyester, Cotton, Silk, Nylon and other Natural as well as Synthetic fabrics.

 

Indrez is a generic name of thickeners from encore used in Textile Printing. Indrez® is available in various grades, suitable for all most all kinds of dyestuffs, Polyester, Cotton, Silk, Nylon and other Natural as well as Synthetic fabrics and also suitable for different printing styles – screens, flatbed, rotary screen and roller.

 

Indrez has no reducing effect on dyes stuff and is normally unaffected by the hardness of the water used in paste preparation. Colour penetration and leveling are excellent. Even very sharp printing is possible without flushing. Indrez is easily washable which results in fabrics with a full and soft handle.

 

The Viscosity of various grades of Indrez thickeners ranges from 3.00 % solids to 15.00 % solids concentration depending on the application and style of printing. The Viscosity of Indrez thickener are tailored to specific style and or / method of printing through modification for different application. During this modification total care is taken to improve solubility and purity of thickeners to achieve the best possible results in most critical filtration test. This enables Indrez to print even on very fine screens.

 

Product Range

Made To Suite For

 

INDREZ® HTA Series

Recommended and best suited for PES Direct printing. Specially developed where fixation is done by high temperature steaming.

 

INDREZ® HWT Series

Recommended and best suited for PES Direct printing. Specially developed where fixation is done either by High Temperature Steaming or High Pressure Steaming.

 

INDREZ® HET Series

Recommended and best suited for PES discharge style printing using Stannous chloride. Also best suited for Burnout printing using Sodium Bisulfate.

 

INDREZ® GE Series

Recommended and best suited for Silk, Wool, and Nylon Fabrics either by direct or discharge style. Also best suited for VAT discharge printing.

 

INDREZ® CB Series

Recommended and best suited for Acrylic Carpet and Acrylic Blanket Printing.

 

INDREZ® GH Series

Specially Developed Cost effective thickener for Silk, Wool, and Nylon Fabrics either by direct or discharge style.

 

INDREZ® HDL, HDN Series

Specially Developed for Reactive and African Prints

 

Name of the company

ENCORE NATURAL POLYMERS PRIVATE LIMITED

1) Date and description of instrument creating the change

Agreement of modification of charge dated 31.05.2002. 

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

Rs 63.500 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

Agreement of modification of charge/ mortgage

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

Bank of Baroda, International Business Branch

Gen Bhosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021, Maharashtra, India

 

6) Date  and brief description of instrument modifying the charge

31.05.2002

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.

 

Previous Limit

Current Limit

Cash Credit, Stock and Book Debts

Rs 39.500 Millions

 

 

Rs

20.000 Millions

Rs 59.500 Millions

Rs 50.000 Millions

Bank Guarantee

Rs 1.500 Millions

Rs 1.500 Millions

Import LC

Rs 2.500 Millions

Rs 2.500 Millions

Term Loan (Fresh)

----

Rs 2.500 Millions

 

Rs 63.500 Millions

Rs 79.000 Millions

 

Name of the company

ENCORE NATURAL POLYMERS PRIVATE LIMITED

1) Date and description of instrument creating the change

Agreement of modification of charge for

Hypothecation of Plant and machinery, Stock in Trade, Book Debts, Vehicles dated 31.05.2006. 

 

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

Rs 56.500 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

Agreement of modification of charge for

Hypothecation of Plant and machinery, Stock in Trade, Book Debts, Vehicles

 

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

Bank of Baroda, International Business Branch

Gen Bhosale Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021, Maharashtra, India

 

6) Date  and brief description of instrument modifying the charge

31.05.2006

 

Name of the company

ENCORE NATURAL POLYMERS PRIVATE LIMITED

Presented By

BANK OF BARODA, International Business Branch

Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021,

1) Date and description of instrument creating the change

Composite Hypothecation agreement dated 06.02.2001

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

Rs 56.500 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

1] The whole of the borrower’s stocks both present and future and including but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing words all stocks of raw materials, work-in-process, semi finished goods and finished goods such as Guar and other chemicals required for manufacturing various products meant for export, packing materials and stores etc. whatsoever and wheresoever situate and/or in transit whether now belonging to or that may at any time during the continuance of this security belong to the borrower or that may be held by any party anywhere to the borrower or that may be held by any party anywhere to the order and disposition of the borrower.

 

2] All the present and future book-debts, outstanding, monies receivables, claims, bills, contracts, engagements and securities which are now due and owing or which may at any time hereafter during the continuance of this security become due and owing to the borrower in the course of its business by any person, firm, company or body corporate or by the government of India or any state government or Indian railways or any government department or office or any municipal or local or public or semi – government body or authority whatsoever including those relating to the assets out and/or given on hire purchase basis.

 

3] all the tangible movable machinery and plant and cranes, boats and crafts and the vehicles of the borrower together with spares, tools and accessories and other movables, both present and future and the furniture fixtures and fittings and office equipment whether lying loose or in case which are now lying loose or stores in or about or shall be brought into or be stored or be in or upon or about the borrowers premises and godowns or wherever else the same may be or be held by any party to the order or disposition of the borrower (including those on lease or hire-purchase)         relating or pertaining to the borrower’s works at 227/222, Naroda Industrial Estate, Nroda, Ahmedabad

 

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

The charge is created to secure following credit facilities together with interest/commission and margin :

Nature of Facility

Interest / Commission

Margin

Cash Credit : Rs 39.500 Millions

PLR plus 1%

25%

Packing Credit cum FBP –

Rs 17.000 Millions

10% p.a. or as per RBI Directives

15%

 

 

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

Bank of Baroda, International Business Branch

Foreshore Building, Gen. Bhosale Marg,

Opposite Y B Chavan Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021, Maharashtra, India

 

6) Date  and brief description of instrument modifying the charge

Supplemental Composite Instrument of Hypothecation of Goods, Book Debts, Moveable machinery and Vehicles dated 31.05.2002

 

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.

The charge is increased by Rs 7.000 Millions to cover following credit facilities :

Nature of Facility

(Rs in Millions)

Amount

Bank Guarantee Inland/ Import

1.500

Import Letter of Credit

2.500

i.e the charge is increased from Rs 56.500 Millions to 63.500 Millions.

 

The rate of interest is @ 11% p.a.

 


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.44.24

UK Pound

1

Rs.86.95

Euro

1

Rs.57.33

 

 

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

7

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

4

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

6

--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

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

48

 

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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