MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

02.06.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SOBHA DEVELOPERS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

E-106, Sunrise Chambers, 22 Ulsoor Road, Bangalore - 560 042, Karnataka

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

07.08.1995

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

18475

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U85110KA1995PLC018475

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

BLRS03591A

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AABCS7723E

 

 

Legal Form :

Public Limited Liability Company. Company’s Shares are listed on Stock Exchange.

 

 

Line of Business :

To buy, contract and develop commercial, residential and office properties.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 5400000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established and reputed company having satisfactory track. 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 :

E-106, Sunrise Chambers, 22 Ulsoor Road, Bangalore - 560 042, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-25597260, 25594139

Fax No.:

91-80-25594138

E-Mail :

sdplsrc@sobha.co.in

Website :

http://www.sobhadevelopers.com

 

 

Corporate Office :

# 4, Neeladri Plaza, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Richmond Road Circle, Bangalore - 560 025, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-2210 4561 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

 

 

Marketing Office:

# 368, 7th Cross, Wilson Garden, Bangalore - 560 027, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-22295936 / 7 / 8 & 22242172

Mobile No. :

91-9880178000, 9880003333, 9880005555, 9845307978, 9900113142

Fax No.:

91-80-22120852

E-Mail :

marketing@sobha.co.in

 

 

Projects & Trade Division :

#211/9A, 1st Main, 2nd Cross, Sanjeevappa Layout, Nagavarapalya, C.V.Raman Nagar, Bangalore - 560 093, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-2524 4841 / 42 / 74 / 76 / 77

Fax No.:

91-80-2534 0307

E-Mail :

sptl@sobhaprojects.com

Website :

http://www.sobhaprojects.com

 

 

Sobha Renaissance Information Technologies :

SRIT House, #113/1B, ITPL Road , Kundalahalli (Brookefields), Bangalore - 560 037, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-51951999

Fax No.:

91-80-51523300

E-Mail :

info@renaissance-it.com

 

http://www.renaissance-it.com

 

 

Pune Office :

GERA LEGEND, 4th  Floor, North Koregaon Park Main Road, Pune - 411 001,
Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-20-2613 6177, 2613 7292

 

 

Chennai Office :

Mahendra City, Paranur, Veerapuram Post, Chingelpet, Chennai - 603 002,
Tamil Nadu, India

Tel. No.:

91-4114-309385

 

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. P.N.C. Menon

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ravi Menon

Designation :

Vice Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. J.C. Sharma

Designation :

Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mrs.  Sobha Menon

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Anup Shah

Designation :

Independent Director

 

 

Name :

Dr. S.K. Gupta

Designation :

 Independent Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. N.S. Raghavan

Designation :

Independent Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. R.V.S. Rao

Designation :

Independent Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. R V S Rao

Designation :

Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. K Suresh

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

To buy, contract and develop commercial, residential and office properties.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

2125

 

 

Bankers :

Not Available

 

 

Facilities :

--

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

S Janardhan and Associates

Chartered Accountants

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

Sobha Interiors Division

Plot # 9, Bommasandra,  Jigini Link Road, Industrial Area, Bommasandra, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Tel :  91-80-26587025 / 26 / 27
Email : sobhainteriors@sobha.co.in

Sobha Glazing & Metal Division

Plot # 10, Bommasandra, Jigini Link Road, Industrial Area Bommasandra, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Tel :  91-80-7835953 / 54
Email : sobhaglazing@sobha.co.in

 

Indeset Group of Companies

P.O.BOX # 52687, Dubai, UAE
Tel :  9714 334 8018
Fax :  9714 335 0447
Email : indeset@emirates.net.ae

Gulf International Construction & Interiors Company W.L.L.

P.O BOX #10345, C.R. #24462, DOHA, QATAR
Tel :  974 437 0955
Fax :  974 435 2143
Email : stcdoha@hotmail.com

 

Sobha Concrete Products

 

Sobha Projects & Trade Division

 

Sobha Renaissance Information Technology

 

S & T Group - Oman

 

 

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

90000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 900.000 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

29869000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 298.690 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

298.700

298.700

211.400

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

1069.600

356.800

82.700

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

1368.300

655.500

294.100

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

4208.100

2209.000

534.100

2] Unsecured Loans

23.000

23.600

23.600

TOTAL BORROWING

4231.100

2232.600

557.700

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

5599.400

2888.100

851.800

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

999.200

431.300

189.500

Capital work-in-progress

21.100

122.900

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

27.000

0.200

190.200

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

2544.000

1905.400

771.400

 

Sundry Debtors

803.000

364.000

317.600

 

Cash & Bank Balances

449.700

65.800

109.400

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

5182.800

2237.900

1148.800

Total Current Assets

8979.500

4573.100

2347.200

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

4033.000

2021.300

1784.800

 

Provisions

394.400

218.100

90.300

Total Current Liabilities

4427.400

2239.400

1875.100

Net Current Assets

4552.100

2333.700

472.100

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

5599.400

2888.100

851.800

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Sales Turnover

5966.200

4530.600

1950.900

Other Income

956.800

1381.000

95.000

Total Income

6923.000

5911.600

2045.900

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

1067.000

484.900

165.200

Provision for Taxation

182.200

138.400

76.400

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

884.800

346.500

88.800

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Power & Fuel Cost

17.700

14.200

00.000

 

Other Manufacturing Expenses

4403.300

4668.800

1480.100

 

Employee Cost

230.400

210.400

00.000

 

Selling and Administration Expenses

630.800

205.600

326.300

 

Miscellaneous Expenses

226.200

155.500

00.100

 

Interest & Financial Charges

219.400

109.400

47.500

 

Depreciation

128.200

62.800

26.700

Total Expenditure

5856.000

5426.700

1880.700

 

SUMMARISED RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2007

(Full year)

Sales Turnover

 

 

11865.000

Other Income

 

 

29.000

Total Income

 

 

11894.000

Total Expenditure

 

 

9303.000

Operating Profit

 

 

2591.000

Interest

 

 

481.000

Gross Profit

 

 

2110.000

Depreciation

 

 

244.000

Tax

 

 

251.000

Reported PAT

 

 

1615.000

Dividend (%)

 

 

550.000

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Debt-Equity Ratio

3.19

2.94

1.46

Long Term Debt-Equity Ratio

2.38

2.25

1.46

Current Ratio

1.63

1.45

1.31

TURNOVER RATIOS

 

 

 

Fixed Assets

6.60

11.14

9.54

Inventory

2.68

3.39

2.35

Debtors

10.22

13.29

5.62

Interest Cover Ratio

5.86

5.43

4.48

Operating Profit Margin(%)

23.71

14.50

12.27

Profit Before Interest And Tax Margin(%)

21.56

13.12

10.90

Cash Profit Margin(%)

16.98

9.03

5.92

Adjusted Net Profit Margin(%)

14.83

7.65

4.55

Return On Capital Employed(%)

30.31

31.78

29.64

Return On Net Worth(%)

95.04

80.37

30.47

 

 

STOCK PRICES

 

Face Value

Rs.10.00/-

High

Rs.924.00

Low

Rs.905.00

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

AS PER WEBSITE

 

Profile

 

Subject was incorporated in Bangalore in 1995 by Mr P N C Menon who came to India with rich experience in fine interior decoration services in Muscat. In the Gulf, Mr Menon's Service & Trade Group had built up a wide reputation for its excellent work in palaces, villas, large hotels, resorts, etc. His focus on very high quality enabled him to achieve global standards and earned him a recognition and respect as one of the finest, quality focused entrepreneur. Prestigious customers included the Royalty.


With establishing subject, Mr Menon pioneered in India the concept of truly international quality in construction industry. Here again, the such superior standards set by him ensured consistent international quality to customers which soon became the industry benchmark for international quality. Having built innumerable residential, contractual and commercial projects, Sobha enjoys excellent brand presence in Bangalore.


Today, they believe that the Sobha brand is well accepted as the industry benchmark for world class building techniques and quality standards, and also enjoys an ever widening reputation for reliability, dependability and honesty.

Their scale of operations has expanded and their revenues reached Rs 6284.36 million in fiscal 2006. Their profit after tax was Rs.884.86 million in fiscal 2006. As of 2006, they have constructed 4 million sq. ft of area.


Strengths – their reasons for success:

 

A sustained quality edge – international quality is their lifeline and the entire organization commits itself to it.

 

Backward Integration – self reliant in numerous important and critical skills and products necessary for construction. Thus enabling control on quality, time and cost.

 

Transparency at all stages - Undeviating business ethics and adherence to all Govt. norms.

 

Excellent customer services – The customer is foremost in subject’s mind. While it excels in building magnificent structures, it never forgets that, in the process, it is also building relationships.

 

Functioning as a one-stop solution provider, Subject offers its skills and state of the art technology right from the conception to completion of a project. Besides this, their in-house CRM team ensures that customer support is just a phone call away. They also benefit from their in-house operations like interiors, metal glazing, the design studio, the concrete block-making factory and the construction academy.

 

Their fine understanding of the needs and preferences of their clients has left them with an ever-growing list of satisfied customers. Apart from their residential projects, they have also established relationship for contractual projects with global corporates such as Infosys Technologies, Timkin, Taj Hotels, MICO and HP, among others. 

 

Subject is committed to the guiding principles of quality, timely delivery, fair price and integrity. Apart from being the first ISO 9001 (1994 series) company in its category in India, they have also been awarded the ISO 9001 (2000 series) for adhering to global standards in quality.

 


Quality Commitments

 

The Sobha Group believes in developing and constructing aesthetically designed, economically viable residential and commercial complexes of international quality. They believe their buildings should reflect engineering excellence with a view to providing complete customer satisfaction. The quality of their products/services should result in complete value for clients, as well as foster continuous demand for their products.


Apart from being the first ISO 9001 (1994 series) company in its category in India, they have also been awarded the ISO 9001 (2000 series) for adhering to global standards in quality. The company has been assigned the CRISIL rating of DA1.


The in-house R&D Department helps the Sobha Group benchmark itself against world standards in project conception, execution and delivery. This helps to focus single-mindedly on innovations in construction and to adapt and integrate them into work processes. Hence total value to the customer is assured at every stage of the construction.

The Sobha Group is highly regarded for its transparency, fair play, integrity and honesty. Every Sobhaite is pledged to working towards redefining quality for all its stakeholders. As a team, they believe that Subject epitomizes 'Passion at Work'.

 

Backward integration

 

Backward integration is what drives the organization’s turnkey projects. In a turnkey scenario, they bring the expertise of all their Divisions to focus on every aspect of the project. In simple words, everything from precision engineering to aesthetic design, from quality metal glazing to high-class interiors is done inhouse. This allows for stringent focus on quality control - which in turn gives their customers a fine combination of precision and aesthetics. The Infosys centers in Bangalore, Mysore and several other cities are fine examples of the Group's synergy in turnkey construction.

 

Future Plans

 

The Sobha Group, with revenues of Rs. 6284.36 million in fiscal 2006, is today, a unique success story that is still growing. They anticipate building a presence in varied industries including Hotels & Resorts, Hypermarkets, Home Stores, and Building Materials. They have also ventured into retail development with the launch of
The Sobha Global Mall.


The Sobha Global Mall is promoted as the “Shoppertainment” destination of Bangalore where people across the social spectrum will be entertained while shopping. With a shopping complex and amusement park, 192 room plush hotel, convention center, multiplex and smart offices and an Olympic Size ice skating rink, The Sobha Global Mall will be able to fulfill every single customer need under one roof. The mall will have 4500 car parking bays in addition to two wheeler parking and outdoor parking; a discotheque that will accommodate over 1,000 people; plus a variety of other special facilities. Two 5-star hotels in Bangalore and a resort hotel in Cochin are also part of the plans.


In the area of Real Estate, the company has plans to be present in over 12 cities across India. Mysore, Mangalore, Cochin, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Chandigarh, Coimbatore and Delhi are the likely cities where the brand will be present. With plans to be a truly multi-faceted organization, Sobha’s amazing growth trajectory is clear to see.


More heartening is the fact that, even in the face of such enormous expansion and change, focus on international quality will remain constant and a tenet that all Sobhaites will continue to abide by.

 

 

FINANCIAL RESULTS AND OPERATIONS: 

 
Current year's operational result reflects Company achieving greater heights in terms of volume and sales figures. The Turnover has grown from Rs.4651.86 million to Rs.6284.34 million, which is an increase of 35% over the previous year. Profit before Tax increased from Rs.485.03 million to Rs.1067.24 million, an increase of 120% over the previous year. 

 
The company has successfully completed many Real Estate projects viz., Malachite I, II, III, which are one of the finest Row. Houses Bangalore has seen along with other projects like Quartz, Aquamarine, Amber, Sunflower and Orchid. 
 
Several new projects have been launched during the year, viz., Sobha Aster, Sobha Iris, Sobha Lotus, Sobha Mangolia, Sobha Jasmine, Sobha Primrose, Sobha Dahlia, Sobha Datsy, Sobha Carnation, Sobha Daffodil and Sobha Mayflower. 

 
It is no surplus, that their real estate wing has been able to sell over 2300 apartments in last financial year, which clearly establishes a leading march over their competitors in the same space. Apart from this, the Company was able to achieve a turnover of Rs.2050 million on Contractual works of their leading Corporate Clients. 

 
They expect that with new project launches made in 2005-06, will give a boost to the larger turnover in the year 2006-07. 
 
The board takes pleasure in announcing that the company's capability in delivery has increased and have been able to deliver over 3.9 million square feet construction during the year 2005-06. They take pride that they have been using the most modern tools, techniques & technologies available in the International Arena and their engineers are well versed in their usage. They are well trained in Civil Engineering and project management skills, through regular in-house training and from agencies to further shorten delivery schedules without comprising on quality in construction. 

 
They are gearing themselves as they progress, to accepting newer challenges and having their capabilities extended to deliver over 8 million square feet in the ensuing year by scaling up their operation. 

 
During the year under review, they have successfully completed many projects for their prestigious client at Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Pune and Mysore

 
They have commenced the work at Mysore for one of their prestigious clients to construct around 4 million sq. ft. hostel complex. Apart from Mysore the company is executing several contracts at various centres, and they expect to execute over 10 million sq. ft. of contractual work in next two years by their contractual division alone. 

 
They have commenced the production in the block making Unit located at Bommansandra Industrial Estate, Bangalore, in December 2005, which they have imported from Germany. The fully automated unit has already reached 70% capacity in production within 3 months of its start and has been continuously working on double shift basis to cater to their real estate and contractual project requirements. 

 
This sophisticated and automated unit with no manual handling procedures has given flawless and absolutely perfect blocks with highest parameters, reaffirming subject's quality standards and is now become a lofty goals & a role model for other block making unit manufacturers who supply to other construction companies. 

 
In addition, they have set up a sophisticated Lab and R&D unit for testing quality of raw material used in the manufacture of Blocks. The lab is also equipped to test the finished block's quality as per international standards. The company has achieved one more successful backward integration, with its drive for perfection and newer accomplishments. 

 
They have placed order for a sophisticated Kerb plant from United Kingdom at the investment of Rs.70 million and is likely to commence production by July 2006. The Kerb plant will manufacture high quality Kerb slabs for roads and designer payers slabs for foot paths wall ways, and will be mainly used for their in-house and contractual projects. 

  
 MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS: 

 
Market: 
 
The year 2005-06 has witnessed continued buoyancy in Real Estate market, more specifically reflected in line with over all growth of Indian Economy. Since Real Estate/Housing Sector is now open to FDI Investment opportunities, and active interest shown by overseas real estate financing companies in the India Growth model, they see this will trigger further growth in Real Estate activity all over the country. 

 
With the Company's high standards in quality and timely delivery without compromising on basic principles of transparency and families, it has grown to be dominant player in Bangalore

 
They have recently witnessed a spurt in interest rates in Housing Sector in the last few months. However, they observe that the interest rates are affordable and the company does feel that this should not affect the long term perspective of the industry. 

 
The market scenario is very encouraging in costs like Cochin, Chennai, Pune, Mysore and Delhi. They intend to expand their scale of operations to various cities and centers in India, keeping in mind the all round to growth and demand seen in the real estate sector. 

 
They believe that the trends of growth in Real Estate, is sustainable due to buoyancy shown in all sector of the economy. 

 
Quality: 
 
The quality in Construction is the lifeline of the company and imparted by the company in aspects of the product and service. The company's continued commitment to excellence, and its efforts to continually deliver quality in all its projects, has led to being as leaders in its business. The company has ensured that it adopts cutting edge construction technology in all its activities. 

 
At all its Project sites, the company has full-fledged state-of-the-art equipment, mostly imported from Germany. The Company's strong emphasis on quality has led to employment of even German Engineers to conduct quality assurance activities under the direct supervision of Vice Chairman. 

 
All engineers and site supervisors are regularly imparted training in the newer methodology and also in the use of latest tools and techniques in construction methods. 

 
Significant Capital expenditure is being incurred by the company to ensure deployment of latest available technology in the areas of shuttering, framework, plumbing and water proofing technologies. The emphasis is always on aesthetics, functionality, durability and quality of construction in all activities. 

 

Plans: 
 
The Company launched 11 new projects in Bangalore adding over 4 million sq. ft. of real estate space in the booming Bangalore market in year 2005-06. The Company is very happy to inform that most the Company's projects are sold out at the marketing phase itself. They expect that these new launches should add over Rs.11000 million to top line over period of next two years. 

 
The Company's Real Estate Development is predominantly in Bangalore, which happens to be one of the fastest growing cities in India. The Company is looking at growth opportunities viz., in Chennai, Cochin, Mysore, Pune, Mumbai and New Delhi in near future. The land acquisition program has already commenced and the company should be able to launch projects in cities by next financial year. 

 
Company is looking at various options of growth and plans to enter into the area of Mall/Retail business for which it has identified 17 acres of land in Bangalore for joint development and will be called the Sobha Global Mall. This mall will be largest of its kind developed in India on a shoopertainment theme, having a plethora of shopping complex, amusement park, hotel, convention centre, multiplex, ice slating link and multilevel car park. This mall is being designed to park a whooping 4500 cars ar a time. The mall is in design stage and company expects to invest over Rs.5000 millions in the project in next three years. The mall is expected to be operational in the year 2008-09. 
 
The company has continuously launched many new projects to meet the requirements of various market segments in mind. Some of the apartments are priced at a launch price of Rs.3.4 million. The Company also plans the land requirement in such a way that it has adequate rolling stock of land to meet the market and development leads. 

 
The Board has initiated several steps to meet this ambitious growth targets by putting technology and people in place. During the year, staff strength has grow more than 100% from the previous year, and current strength has crossed over 2500 employees. Board is very proud of employee's significant contribution & sincerely thanks them for the success of the company. 

 
Reorganization: 
 
With effect from 3rd April 2006 the company proposes to take over running business of Sobha Interiors Private Limited and Sobha Space Private Limited. This has been done with view to consolidate backward integration process of the company's all business activities and improvement in value proposition of stake holders. The Board has approved this reorganization and as such all business activities of these entities will be a part of the company. 

 
Initial Public Offer: 

 
To fund the future requirements of land procurement expenses, construction expenses of various projects, and to have more visibility in the market, the company plans for IPO in the year to come. The Company has identified the Book Running Lead Managers to handle the issue. Management expects that, the shares of the company will be listed during the year 2006-07 in India's leading stock exchanges. 

 

Press Release :

 

Sobha’s Q3 profit surges 49%, revenue up by 77%

 

Sobha's Q3 net profit at Rs. 456 millions on a turnover of Rs 2986 millions

 

Sobha's nine-month profit surges 85% to Rs 996 millions, revenue up 92 % to Rs 8306 millions

 

Bangalore , January 20, 2007 : The Board of Directors of Sobha Developers Limited (SDL) met here today to review the audited financial results of the company for the quarter, and the nine-month period ending December 31, 2006

 

Riding on strong growth across all segments, Sobha Developers Limited recorded a 49% growth in net profit during the third quarter of the 2006-07 financial year. Its net profit for the third quarter stood at Rs 456 millions, up from Rs 306 millions in the same period last year. Its turnover for the quarter also marked a 77% increase to Rs 2986 millions from Rs 1689 millions in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.

 

For the nine month period ending Dec 31, 2006 , Sobha Developers net profit surged 85% to Rs 996 millions from Rs 539 millions compared to 2005-2006 financial year. The turnover, during the same period, registered a growth of 92% to Rs 8306 millions from Rs 4316 millions a year earlier.

 

Mr. J C Sharma, Managing Director, Sobha Developers Limited said, “The key driver of growth for us has been the robust demand in the construction space, both from residential as well contractual segments. The last quarter saw the launch of 4 new residential projects, and in contractual space they have added Dell International, BF Utilities Limited and Gold Star Plus to their growing portfolio of clients across the country.”

 

He further added, ‘Sobha is amongst the very few players in the real estate space to have demonstrated exceptional execution capabilities in the last 9 months, which is also reflected in its financial performance and going forward this would be the key differentiator”.

 

Way forward

 

Sobha also has 8 projects in pipeline aggregating to approximately 9.5 million sq. ft. to be launched in Trichur, Pune and Mysore besides Bangalore over the next 2-3 quarters. Sobha has entered into SPVs and joint ventures to fuel its growth in these cities, and will use this strategy to drive its future growth across the country.

 

About Sobha

 

Sobha is a recognised leader in real-estate development business, delivering international quality products of superior finish and services through benchmarked practices & unique backward integration model.

 

The company was incorporated in the 1994 under the chairmanship of Mr. PNC Menon. Apart from being the first ISO 9001 (1994 series) company in its category in India , also been certified for the ISO 9001 (2000 series) for adhering to global standards in quality. They have been awarded the CRISIL rating of DA1 that signifies the excellent track record in executing the project.

 

Sobha with its unique business model that is backward integrated, has been at forefront adopting the world-class building techniques and quality standards, and now enjoys an ever-widening reputation for reliability, dependability and honesty. Armed with the expertise in residential and contractual projects, Sobha plans to diversify its presences across the Country entering into different segments such as integrated townships, plot development, malls and multiplexes.

 

Subject got listed at BSE and NSE on December 20, 2006 with a record premium of 78.63%.

 


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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.40.66

UK Pound

1

Rs.81.70

Euro

1

Rs.55.05

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

5

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

6

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

6

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

9

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

5

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

7

--LEVERAGE

1~10

7

--RESERVES

1~10

7

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

7

--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

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

59

 

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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