MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

31.05.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

STRIDES ARCOLAB LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Strides House, Bilekahalli, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore – 560 076, Karnataka

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2005

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

28.06.1990

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-57062

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L24230MH1990PLC057062

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUMS36534B

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AADCS8104P

 

 

Legal Form :

Public Limited Liability company. The company’s Shares are listed on the Stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and marketing of all types of Bulk Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, etc.

 

 

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 13000000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

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 :

Strides House, Bilekahalli, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore – 560 076, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-26581343/44 / 57580738 / 39 / 57580000

Fax No.:

91-80-26583538/4330 / 57580700 / 800

E-Mail :

kannan.n@stridesarco.com

strides@satyam.net.in

info@stridesarco.com

Website :

http://www.stridesarco.com

 

 

Factory 1 :

Soft Gelatin Capsules

 

KRS Gardens’, Suragajakanahalli, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore-560106, Karnataka

 

Contract Research and Manufacturing

 

120 A and B, Baikampady, New Mangalore-575011, Karnataka

 

Strides Incorporation

 

37, Veronica Avenue, Somerset NJ 08873, New Jersey-08873, USA

 

Tablets and Hard Gelatin Capsules

 

KRS Gardens’, Suragajakanahalli, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore-560106, Karnataka

 

Caryl Laboratories Limited

 

238, Sarakki, Bangalore-560078, Karnataka

 

Solara SA De CV

 

AV. Paseo De Las Palmas 330-Planta Baja Lomas De Chapultepec, C.P. 11000, Mexico D.F.

 

 

Sterile Product

 

Bilekahalli, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore-560076, Karnataka

 

Antibiotics

 

Bilekahalli, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore-560076, Karnataka

 

Global Remedies Limited

 

124, Sipcot Industrial Complex, Hosur-635126, Tamilnadu

 

Infabra Industria Farmaceutica Limiteda.

 

AV, Das America 8445, Room 801-804, Barra Tower-Barra Da Tijuca, Rio de Janaarrio, RJ 22793-080, Brazil

 

 

Warehouse :

Plot No. 62, Sector – 1, Nerul, Navi Mumbai – 400 706, Maharashtra 

 

 

Overseas Offices :

Located at :

 

  • 15, Cuthbert Street, Bondi Junction, NSW, 2022, Australia
  • 2051, Victoria, Suite 101, St. Lambert, Quebee J4S1HI, Canada
  • Arcolab SA, Chemin Du Grand Puits 28, P.O.Box No. 86, 1217 Meyrin 2, Geneva, Switzerland
  • Pentagon Exim Limited, P.O.Box No. 5227, Fujairah Free Zone, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
  • John and Smith Street, Montrose, Chaguana, Trinidad, West Indies
  • 50, Aylesbury Road, Aston Clnton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP 225 AH, UK
  • AV Rio Paragua, Torre Humboldt, Piso 11, Office 1107, Paraqdosde Este, Caracas-1080, Venezuela
  • 75/16-18, Su Van Hanh Extension, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • 2 Kofo Abiyomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Deepak Vaidya

Designation :

Chairman (Non-Executive)

 

 

Name :

Mr. Arun Kumar

Designation :

Executive Vice Chairman & Managing Director (Executive & Promoter)

Qualification

B.Com., PGDBM

Date of Joining

June 1990

Previous Employment

British Pharmaceutical Laboratories

 

 

Name :

Mr. K.R. Ravishankar

Designation :

Executive Director (Executive & Promoter)

Qualification

B.Sc. (Part)

Date of Joining

June, 1990

Previous Employment

Enterpreneur

 

 

Name :

Mr. R.S. Prasad

Designation :

Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer (Executive) - since resigned

 

 

Name :

Mr. Virtanes Saatci

Designation :

Director (Non-Executive)

 

 

Name :

Dr. Francis J. Pinto

Designation :

Director (Non-Executive)

 

 

Name :

Dr. Ronald Ling

Designation :

Director (Non-Executive)

 

 

Name :

Mr. Elcemar Almeida

Designation :

Director (Non-Executive)

 

 

Name :

Mr. D.G. Prasad

Designation :

Director (Non-Executive & Independent) representing

Export Import Bank of India as Lender

 

 

Name :

Mr. M.R. Umarji

Designation :

Director (Non-Executive & Independent)

 

 

Name :

Mr. A.K. Nair

Designation :

Director (Non-Executive & Independent)

 

 

Name :

Mr. P.M. Thampi

Designation :

Director (Non-Executive & Independent)

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Audit Committee:

 

Mr. M.R. Umarji

Chairman & Member

Mr. D.G. Prasad

Member

Mr. A.K. Nair

Member

Mr. P.M. Thampi

Member

Mr. Deepak Vaidya

Member

Dr. Ronald Ling

Member

 

 

Shareholders'/Investors' Grievances Committee:

 

Mr. Deepak Vaidya

Chairman & Member

Mr. M.R. Umarji

Member

Mr. K.R. Ravishankar

Member

 

 

Remuneration Committee

 

Mr. Deepak Vaidya

Chairman & Member

Mr. Virtanes Saatci

Member

Mr. M.R. Umarji

Member

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Category
No. of shares
% of shareholding

A. Promoters' Holding

 

 

1. Indian Promoters

7,121,613

20.37 %

Foreign Promoters

Nil

Nil

2. Person acting in concert

Nil

Nil

Foreign Promoters

Nil

Nil

Subtotal - A

7,121,613

20.37 %

B. Non Promoters Holding

 

 

3. Institutional Investors

2,614,914

7.48 %

a. Mutual Funds & DTI

 

 

b. Banks, Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies (Central /State Govt. Institutions. Non Govt. Institutions)

62730

0.18 %

c. Foreign Institutional Investors

7975475

22.82 %

Subtotal - B

10653119

30.48 %

4. Others

 

 

a. Private Corporate Bodies

458692

1.31 %

b. Indian Public

2045395

5.85 %

c. Non Resident Indians

309101

0.89 %

d. Any Other (Please specify)

 

 

Foreign Companies

14366369

41.10 %

Subtotal - C

17179557

49.15 %

GRAND TOTAL (A + B + C)

34954289

100.00 %

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and marketing of all types of Bulk Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, etc.

 

 

Products :

Item Code No.

Product Description

3003

Pharmaceutical Formulations

3212

Speciality Chemicals-Irgaphor

3812

TBBP Diphosphonite

29419000

Ceftriaxone

29372900

Hydrocortisone

29362800

Vitamin –E

29419090

Meropenam

9419090

Tazobactum & Piperacillin Sodium

29420090

Mycophenolate Mofetil

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

Unit

 

 

Actual Production

Tablets

(in 000’s)

 

 

1232074

Capsules

(in 000’s)

 

 

521117

Injections

(in 000’s)

 

 

22527

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Suppliers :

  • Foils Pack
  • Global Printing & Packaging Co. Private Limited
  • Nice Pack
  • Nice Prints
  • Noble Printing Press
  • Reliance Packaging
  • Industries
  • Sri Krishna Timber Depot
  • Yuno Packaging Private Limited
  • Shree PLA Industries

 

 

No. of Employees :

800

 

 

Bankers :

·         Dena Bank, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 

·         State Bank of India, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 

·         Corporation Bank, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 

·         The South Indian Bank, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 

·         Corporation Bank, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 

·         Canara Bank, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 

·         Industrial Development Bank of India, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 

 

 

Facilities :

SECURED LOANS

Re in millions

Long term loans

 

a) From financial institutions

 

b) From banks

525.990

c) From others

17.810

 

 

Short term loans

 

a) From financial institutions

0.000

b) From banks

636.820

 

 

UNSECURED LOANS

 

a) From banks

201.500

b) From others

0.000

c) Foreign currency convertible bonds

1802.000

 

Notes on above:

 

a) Long term loans from financial institutions and banks (other than hire purchase loans) are secured by a pari passu first charge on the entire Fixed Assets of the Company by way of hypothecation of movable fixed assets and mortgage of immovable fixed assets and pledge of some of the Investments of the Company. Hire purchase loans from Banks are secured by way of hyphothecation of assets acquired thereunder.

 

b) Long term loans from financial institutions and banks (other than hire purchase loans) due within one year Rs.330.36 Million (previous period Rs.382.21 Million). Hire purchase loans from banks due within one year Rs.1.90 Million (previous period Rs.0.42 Million)

 

c) Short term loans from banks are working capital loans, which are secured on a pari passu basis by hypothecation of the Company's receivables, inventory and an equitable mortgage on a specified immovable property. These are further secured by a second charge on certain other immovable and movable properties of the Company.

 

d) Some of the above loans are secured by the assets of the erstwhile CRAM undertaking which were transferred under a scheme of arrangement. These assets continue to be secured in favour of the Company's lenders in accordance with the scheme of arrangement. Accordingly the titles to these assets are yet to be transferred to the transferee.

 

e) Some of the above loans are secured by the assets of the Global Remedies Limited, wholly owned subsidiary. These assets continued to be secured in favour of the Company's lenders.

 

f) Some of the above loans are guaranteed by some of the Directors of the Company in their personal capacities.

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Deloitte Haskins and Sells

Chartered Accountants

Address :

70/3, Miller Road, Bangalore-560052, Karnataka

 

 

Memberships :

Confederation of Indian Industry

 

 

Subsidiaries :

Global Remedies Limited - India

Quantum Life Sciences Private Limited - India

Strides Research & Specialty Chemicals Limited - India

Strides Arcolab (FA) Limited (Disposed w.e.f. 28.07.05)

Strides Inc - USA

Arcolab SA Limited - Switzerland.

Strides Africa Limited - British Virgin Islands

Strides Arcolab (UK) Limited U.K

Pharma Canada, Canada (Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Strides Inc, - USA)

Strides Latina SA, Uruguay

Upto 30.09.04 - Wholly Owned Subsidiary

01.10.04 to 04.02.05 Associate

On and after 05.02.05 Subsidiary

Cellofarm Limited - Brazil

Upto 30.09.04 - Associate

On and after 01.10.04 - Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Strides Latina

Solara S.A de C.V - Mexico

Upto 30.09.04 - Subsidiary

On and after 01.10.04 - Subsidiary of Strides Latina

Infabra Industrie Farmaceutica Limited - Brazil

Upto 30.09.04 - Subsidiary

Merged with Cellofarm Limiteda - Brazil w.e.f 01.10.04

Strides SA Pharmaceutical Pty Limited South Africa

Medgene Pharmaceuticals Private Limited India, w.e.f 16.12.05

 

 

Joint Venture  :

 Akorn Strides LLC, USA

 

 

Associates :

Arcolab India Private Limited

Keerthapathi Ravishankar - HUF

Mrs. Deepa Arunkumar

Mrs. K. Saraswathi

Vedic Elements Private Limited

Net Equity Ventures Private Limited

Agnus Holdings Private Limited

Strides Technical Services Limited

Nous Infosystems Private Limited

Everron Systems (India) Limited

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

43,000,000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 430.000 Millions

620000

Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares

Rs. 1000 each

Rs. 620.000 Millions

 

Total

 

Rs. 1050.000 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

34954289

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 349.540 Millions

 

i) 3,068,875 equity shares of Rs.10 each were allotted to the Promoter and their Associate Companies on exercising of the Warrants

 

ii) 210,955 equity shares of Rs.10 each were allotted to the share holders of Bombay Drugs & Pharmas Limited consequent to amalgamation

 

iii) 1,251,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each were issued as bonus shares by capitalisation of general reserves

 

iv) 1,912,500 equity shares of Rs.10 each were issued consequent to amalgamation to the shareholders of Erstwhile Remed Laboratories

(India) Limited and Plama Laboratories Limited

 

v) 50,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each has been issued for consideration other than cash

 

 

491606

6% cumulative redeemable preference

shares

Rs. 1000/- each

Rs. 491.610 Millions

 

Total

 

Rs. 841.610 Millions

 

 

 

 

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.12.2005

12 months

31.12.2004

15 months

30.09.2003

18 months

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

841.150

337.580

366.890

2] Share Application Money

35.740

0.000

102.980

3] Reserves & Surplus

2536.200

2043.640

1968.970

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

3413.090

2381.220

2438.840

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

1180.620

1940.300

1522.780

2] Unsecured Loans

2003.500

176.670

260.050

TOTAL BORROWING

3184.120

2116.970

1782.830

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

109.500

134.300

107.600

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

6706.710

4632.490

4329.270

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

1260.770

922.650

925.800

Capital work-in-progress

446.770

274.250

13.270

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

2704.610

1770.810

1259.550

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

502.780

270.290

243.560

 

Sundry Debtors

1206.170

1215.720

1467.550

 

Cash & Bank Balances

777.510

156.260

98.970

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

919.550

803.290

949.090

Total Current Assets

3406.010

2445.560

2759.170

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

853.160

597.090

730.480

 

Provisions

258.290

183.690

39.020

Total Current Liabilities

1111.450

780.780

769.500

Net Current Assets

2294.560

1664.780

1989.670

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

140.980

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

6706.710

4632.490

4329.270

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.12.2005

12 months

31.12.2004

15 months

30.09.2003

18 months

Sales Turnover

3310.720

3053.120

2764.130

Other Income

27.120

8.510

 

Total Income

3337.840

3061.630

2764.130

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

486.850

396.480

8.270

Provision for Taxation

25.760

104.890

(54.90)

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

461.090

291.590

63.170

 

 

 

 

Earnings in Foreign Currency :

 

 

 

 

FOB Value of Exports of Goods

2624.130

2625.700

 

 

Development Income

442.210

119.900

 

 

Sale of Investments

35.470

35.480

 

 

Interest

29.260

0.000

 

 

Local sales (proceeds received / receivable in Foreign Currency)

253.000

40.940

 

Total Earnings

3384.070

2822.020

2482.770

 

 

 

 

Imports :

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

588.010

581.090

7.780

 

Capital Goods

186.920

58.620

539.480

 

Others

3.540

42.060

 

Total Imports

778.470

681.770

547.260

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Materials consumed

1,542.040

1,538.620

1477.870

 

(Increase)/Decrease in stock

(55.800)

(4.810)

64.680

 

Personnel cost

277.250

191.260

131.520

 

Operating and other expenses

788.710

562.700

585.240

 

Finance charges

174.090

256.630

309.200

Total Expenditure

1240.050

1010.590

2568.510

 

 

 

SUMMARISED RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.12.2006

Type

 

 

Full Year

Sales Turnover

 

 

4550.900

Other Income

 

 

00.000

Total Income

 

 

4550.900

Total Expenditure

 

 

3770.500

Operating Profit

 

 

780.400

Interest

 

 

198.900

Gross Profit

 

 

581.500

Depreciation

 

 

164.100

Tax

 

 

18.900

Reported PAT

 

 

361.800

Dividend (%)

 

 

200.000

 

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2007

 Type

 

 

 1st Qtr

 Sales Turnover

 

 

 1060.700

 Other Income

 

 

 34.500

 Total Income

 

 

 1095.200

 Total Expenditure

 

 

 860.800

 Operating Profit

 

 

 234.400

 Interest

 

 

 59.600

 Gross Profit

 

 

 174.800

 Depreciation

 

 

 45.300

 Tax

 

 

 48.300

 Reported PAT

 

 

 77.600

 

200703 Quarter 1 –

 

EPS is Basic Status of Investor Complaints for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 Complaints Pending at the beginning of the quarter Nil Complaints Received during the quarter 13 Complaints disposed off during the quarter 13 Complaints unresolved at the end of the quarter Nil 1. The above standalone results of the Company were reviewed by the Audit Committee and taken on record by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on April 26, 2007. 2. The statutory auditors have carried out a limited review of the standalone unaudited results. 3. During the quarter the following companies were incorporated as subsidiaries of Strides Arcolab International Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company: a. Strides Arcolab Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong b. Strides Arcolab Malayasia Sdn BhD, Malaysia. 4. Effective from January 01, 2007, the applicability of revised accounting standard 15 (AS-15) 'Accounting for employees benefits' has become mandatory to the Company. In accordance with the transitional provisions of AS -15 incremental liability towards employee benefits of Rs 4.21 million (net) has been adjusted to the opening balance of General Reserves. 5. The company has forfeited the upfront money received against 1835826 warrants allotted to the promoter group on February 02, 2005 as these warrants were not converted to equity shares. 6. The Company operates exclusively in the Pharmaceutical business segment. 7. Previous year's/ period's figures have been recast / restated wherever necessary to conform to the current year classifications.

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.12.2005

12 months

31.12.2004

15 months

30.09.2003

18 months

Debt Equity Ratio

0.92

0.83

0.65

Long Term Debt Equity Ratio

0.92

0.83

0.65

Current Ratio

2.69

2.75

2.66

TURNOVER RATIOS

 

 

 

Fixed Assets

1.93

1.76

1.30

Inventory

8.23

9.28

4.94

Debtors

2.63

1.78

1.47

Interest Cover Ratio

2.97

2.31

1.03

Operating Profit Margin (%)

26.98

27.52

17.20

Profit Before Interest and Tax Margin (%)

23.06

23.47

12.32

Cash Profit Margin (%)

18.40

13.84

7.24

Adjusted Net Profit Margin (%)

14.49

9.78

2.36

Return on Capital Employed (%)

13.28

13.21

5.58

Return on Net Worth (%)

16.92

9.93

1.43

 

STOCK PRICES

 

Face Value

Rs.10.00/-

High

Rs.331.95/-

Low

Rs.320.00/-

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

 

FIXED ASSETS

 

The company’s fixed assets of important value include Freehold Land, Building, Furniture & Fixtures, Office Equipments, Plant & Machinery and Motor Vehicles.

 

HISTORY

 

Strides Arcolab since its inception in 1990, has continously consolidated its position at the leading edge of the International Generic Pharmaceutical and Nutritional industry. Today, it is a multi-million dollar integrated manufacturer, with a comprehensive product range that covers virtually all dosage forms and therapeutic categories. Its pharmaceutical range of products are manufactured in state of the art ISO certified plants which conform to the strictest WHO-GMP guidelines.  

 
The subsidiaries of Strides Arcolab are Global Remedies Limited, Strides Research and Specialty Chemicals Limited, Arcolab Limited SA Switzerland, Strides Acrolab FA Limited UAE, Strides Inc USA, Strides SA Pharmaceuticals Pty Limited Republic of South Africa, Strides Africa Limited British Virgin Islands and Quantum Life Sciences Private Limited 

 
Subsequent to investments in soft gelatin technology, with plants in India and USA, Strides is now one of the largest and most sophisticated soft gelatin manufacturers in the world. Its focus on globally competitive quality and efficient deliveries has earned it a significant presence in the international market among the top ten producers of Nutraceuticals world wide. 

 
During 1999-2000, the company, to accelerate entry into new markets established Pentagon Exim, a 100% subsidiary in UAE. Pentagon Exim will spearhead the company's entry into GCC markets and parts of Africa in the coming years. It also incorporated Strides Inc., a 100% subsidiary in USA. Also, during the year it completed the two acquisitions which would enable the company to control their production facalities better. Caryl Laboratories, a 100% subsidiary acquired all the business assets of an existing toll manufacturer of the company and acquisition of Global Remedies was also completed. 

 
The company is in the process of completing investments in Solara Farmaceutica, Mexico which will make Solara a 52% owned subsidiary company. It has commissioned a tablet and capsules facility in Mexico and commercial production was started in the current fiscal year. During 2001-02 the amalgamation of Bombay Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited with the company was completed. 

 
The company has hived off its CRAM Division to Strides Research & Speciality Chemicals Limited, a 100% subsidiary of the Company in 2002-03. 

 
In the year 2002-03 the company has signed an Memorandum of Understanding with Ribbon SRL Italy for setting up a 50:50 joint venture to manufacture and market Cephalosporin formulations for the regulated markets. This facility will be set up in Bangalore with the total capital outlay of USD 7 million. Further in 2003-04 the company has incorporated Quantum Life Sciences Private Limited as a 100% subsidiary for implementation of the Cephalosporin Project at Bangalore with the initial capital of Rs.0.1 Million. 

 
The company has set up Akron-Strides LLC, USA, a 50:50 Joint Venture company in collaboration with Akron Inc., US to market products for the hospital and retail market in the US during 2003-04. 

 
During 2003-04 the LATAM operations in Brazil and Mexico operations were merged into Strides Latin and the company entered into strategic agreement with LATAM partners to acquire controlling stake. The company has commenced their commercial production in the Solid Dosage facility in Vittoria, Brazil to cater to domestic demand. Further the company has also commissioned semi-solid facility in the Vittoria Pharmaceutical Complex. 

 
In 2005, The company has made acquisitions in Poland, Italy and Venezuela. The Italian acquisitions was completed, another two acquisitions are awaiting minor approvals and expect to close these in the year 2006. The will continue to look towards newer acquisitions to fuel inorganic and organic strategies for the European Market. 

 
The company has expanded its Anti TB Facility at KRS Gardens, Bangalore is going on stream. The work on new warehouse and packaging facility commenced at KRS Gardens site at Bangalore

 
During the year, the company has increased its stake from 40% to 52.5% i February 2005 and further increased to 67& in May 2005 in Strides Latina S.A Uruguay. And the company has acquired Strides Arcolab(UK) Limited, United Kingdom

 

Turnover and Profits: 

 
The total income during the year under review was Rs.3337.84 million as against Rs.3061.63 million in the previous period (15 months). The Profit After Tax (PAT) for the 12 month year ended 31st December, 2005 was Rs.461.09 million as against Rs.291.59 million for the 15 month period ended 31st December, 2004. The results for the current year are not strictly comparable with that of the previous period which was for 15 months ended December 31, 2004. 

 
The Company is poised for significant growth in the years to come with its key competitive advantages of manufacturing strength, strong marketing base and regulatory strength and the ability to respond positively to the opportunities that emerge. The Company has implemented a robust growth strategy over the last 5-7 years for the export of generics to regulated markets which has centred around consolidating its manufacturing capacity, not only in India but also in other key markets. Further, the Company has established a strong marketing base in the chosen markets either by acquisitions or by strong alliances with large local players in these markets. The Company believes that its strength in regulatory affairs will be a key differentiator since quicker registrations in the regulated export markets are key to returns from these markets. 

 

Investments / Subsidiaries: 

 
During the year under review, the Company increased its stake from 40% to 52.5% in February, 2005 and further increased to 67% in May, 2005 in Strides Latina S.A., Uruguay for a total amount of Rs.567.71 Million.  
 
Further, the Company acquired Strides Arcolab (UK) Limited in the United Kingdom at a cost of GBP 1000 during December, 2005. This would be a special purpose vehicle for routing all the international investments of the Company. 
 
Also, the Company had acquired a 90% stake in Medgene Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, a Hyderabad based biotech and biopharmaceuticals Company during May, 2005 at a cost of Rs.5.25 million. 

 
Pursuant to the new norms of approving authorities in regulated markets, the Company had put up a new dedicated facility in respect of Cephalosporin based injectibles in its wholly owned subsidiary Quantum Life Sciences Private Limited. 

 
Consequently the Company has increased its investment in the share capital of the subsidiary by Rs.125.90 million by part conversion of its loan into equity. Following this, the Company has transferred certain know-how for Cephalosporin to its subsidiary for a consideration. 

 
The Company has received approval under Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956 from the Department of Company Affairs, New Delhi granting exemption from the provisions of Section 212(1) of the said Act, stipulating the annexing of the accounts of the subsidiaries for the period ended December 31, 2005. Shareholders desirous of receiving the same may please write to the Company Secretary at the Corporate Office of the Company at Bangalore

 

Approvals and Accreditions: 

 
During the year under review, the Company was intimated by the USFDA that its manufacturing site in Bangalore for oral dosage forms has been classified as USFDA compliant. This is an important milestone in the Company's regulated market strategy and clearly demonstrates the technical strength of the Company. 

 

AS PER WEBSITE

 

An Overview:

Established in 1990, Strides is one of India’s leading integrated manufacturer and exporter of finished pharmaceutical dosage forms – both branded and generic. They are a significant global player in soft gelatin capsules and sterile parenterals with quality standards that meet the most stringent regulated market standards.

They have 13 world-class plants in India, U.S.A, Brazil, Mexico, Poland and Italy offering their partners the advantage of multi-locational product sourcing.

They are among the world’s top 5 soft gel capsule manufacturers with plants in India and an US FDA inspected plant in the U.S.A.

Their R&D interweave offers end-to-end solutions from concept to delivery and a go-to-market pipeline of products that are patent non-infringing formulations across dosage forms.

They have marketing presence in 55 countries. This broad network facilitates partnering with global organisations ranging from Unicef, UNDP, Global TB Drug Facility, The Clinton Foundation to European and American pharma giants and even private labelers and distribution chains.

In addition, they undertake Contract Research & Manufacturing of Specialty Chemicals.

Leadership through partnering:

As pharma companies reach out to enhance their strength and competitiveness, their key requirement is for a synergistic partner. A partner who is truly global in skill sets, R&D, manufacturing practices and in attitude and vision.

At Strides, they are all that and more – because they believe in “Leadership through Partnering”. They are partners to more than 10 of the world’s top 50 pharma majors in Australia, South Africa, Europe, and USA.

Their ethos centers around customer focus and rapid response. Over the last decade, they have systematically strengthened their capabilities in understanding and aligning their selves with their partner’s needs. Through product innovation, manufacturing, operational flexibilities and leveraging their IP in formulation technologies, they have significantly enhanced their partner’s marketing leadership.

Product

ORAL DOSAGE FOR
Immunosuppressants
Anti-retroviral drugs
Anti-tuberculosis product
Anti-malarial drugs
Antibiotics and anti-infectives
Other anti-infectives
Anti –anginal & anti- hypertensive drugs

Hypolipidaemic Agents (Cholesterol Reducing Agents)
Gastrointestinal Agents
Anti-emetics
NSAIDs /Analgesics
Steroids and Hormones
Anti-allergic drugs
Vitamins/Minerals and Calcium regulators

STERILE PRODUCTS
Immunosuppressant
Anti-tuberculosis agents
Anti-malarial
Antibiotics and anti-infectives
Steroids and Hormones
Antispasmodic/ muscle relaxants
Gastrointestinal Agents

BETA LACTAMS
Beta Lactams

CEPHALOSPORINS
Cephalosporins

PRESS RELEASE

Strides Arcolab receives USFDA approval for its Sterile Facility in Bangalore

 

Bangalore, May 25, 2007, Strides Arcolab today announced that the Company has been intimated by the USFDA that its sterile manufacturing site in Bangalore has been classified as acceptable for manufacturing sterile products for the US market.

 

In a statement, Mr.Arun Kumar – Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Strides Arcolab stated that the USFDA approval of the sterile facility in Bangalore is an important milestone for the Company’s US strategy, as this Pre-Approval Inspection [PAI] will support the product submissions for sterile injectables with the FDA.

 

About The Sterile Facility

 

The sterile facility in Bangalore manufactures injectables in Freeze-dried and Liquid Vials, Pre-filled Syringes and Dry Powder Sterile forms of Non-Penicillin and Non- Cephalosporin therapeutic formats. Out of the 33 submissions in 2006, 20 sterile injectables submissions were initiated from this site.

 

About Strides Arcolab

 

Strides, listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited [532531] and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (STAR), is one of India’s largest exporters of branded generic pharmaceutical products. Strides manufactures pharmaceuticals formulations in various dosage forms, including capsules, tablets, liquid injectables and is one of the world’s top five manufacturers of soft gel capsules. Strides also has the only globally dedicated soft gel facility for hormones. In addition, Strides undertakes contract research and the manufacturing of specialty chemicals for various multinational companies. Strides has a major presence in various developing countries such as Africa, Latin America and Asia as well as in developed markets such as the US, Canada and part of Europe. Strides is one of the largest Indian suppliers of institutionally funded aid projects and is an approved supplier to the World Bank, the African Development Bank and UNICEF, amongst others.

 

Strides has 14 manufacturing plants spread across the US, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Poland, Singapore and India. This broad manufacturing network facilities partnering with global organizations ranging from UNICEF and WHO-Global Drug Facility to European and American pharmaceutical multinationals and also private labelers and distribution chains. Strides has product registrations in over 37 countries around the world and has earned ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and GMP accreditations including USFDA. Strides employs approximately 1,700 people across the globe. Strides also have a marketing presence in over 50 countries.

 

Strides Arcolab receives USFDA approval for its Sterile Facility in Bangalore

 

Bangalore, May 25, 2007, Strides Arcolab today announced that the Company has been intimated by the USFDA that its sterile manufacturing site in Bangalore has been classified as acceptable for manufacturing sterile products for the US market.

 

In a statement, Mr.Arun Kumar – Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Strides Arcolab stated that the USFDA approval of the sterile facility in Bangalore is an important milestone for the Company’s US strategy, as this Pre-Approval Inspection [PAI] will support the product submissions for sterile injectables with the FDA.

 

About The Sterile Facility

 

The sterile facility in Bangalore manufactures injectables in Freeze-dried and Liquid Vials, Pre-filled Syringes and Dry Powder Sterile forms of Non-Penicillin and Non- Cephalosporin therapeutic formats. Out of the 33 submissions in 2006, 20 sterile injectables submissions were initiated from this site.

 

About Strides Arcolab

 

Strides, listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited [532531] and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (STAR), is one of India’s largest exporters of branded generic pharmaceutical products. Strides manufactures pharmaceuticals formulations in various dosage forms, including capsules, tablets, liquid injectables and is one of the world’s top five manufacturers of soft gel capsules. Strides also has the only globally dedicated soft gel facility for hormones. In addition, Strides undertakes contract research and the manufacturing of specialty chemicals for various multinational companies. Strides has a major presence in various developing countries such as Africa, Latin America and Asia as well as in developed markets such as the US, Canada and part of Europe. Strides is one of the largest Indian suppliers of institutionally funded aid projects and is an approved supplier to the World Bank, the African Development Bank and UNICEF, amongst others.

 

Strides has 14 manufacturing plants spread across the US, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Poland, Singapore and India. This broad manufacturing network facilities partnering with global organizations ranging from UNICEF and WHO-Global Drug Facility to European and American pharmaceutical multinationals and also private labelers and distribution chains. Strides has product registrations in over 37 countries around the world and has earned ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and GMP accreditations including USFDA. Strides employs approximately 1,700 people across the globe. Strides also have a marketing presence in over 50 countries.

 

 

 


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.40.54

UK Pound

1

Rs.80.21

Euro

1

Rs.54.51

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

6

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

5

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

6

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

4

--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

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

51

 

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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