MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

05.06.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GVK BIOSCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

# 210, My Home Tycoon 6-3-1192, Kundanbagh, Begumpet, Hyderabad-500016, Andhra Pradesh

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

07-12-2000

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

01-35826

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U74999AP2000PTC035826

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

HYDG00774E

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AABCG3208J

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Provide contract research services to base of global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

 

 

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 1120000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Satisfactory

 

 

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/ Corporate Office :

# 210, My Home Tycoon 6-3-1192, Kundanbagh, Begumpet, Hyderabad-500016, Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel. No.:

91-40-6661 9990 / 27902663 / 27902664

Fax No.:

91-40-6662 6885 / 27902665

E-Mail :

gvkbio@gvk.com

rajesh@gvkbio.com

 

 

Branches :

GVK Biosciences Private Limited
5457 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 10, Columbia, MD 21045

Tel. No.:

1 443 542 5805

Fax No.:

1 443 542 5801 

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Davinder Singh Brar

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. G. V. Sanjay Reddy

Designation :

Director

Address :

H No.6-3-1089/A/5, Rajbhavan Road, Somaji Guda, Hyderabad-500482

Date of Birth/Age :

18.11.1964

Date of Appointment :

07.12.2000

 

 

Name :

Mr. Som Bhupal

Designation :

Director

Address :

H No.6-3-250, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Date of Birth/Age :

17.01.1956

Date of Appointment :

07.12.2000

 

 

Name :

Mr. G. V. Krishna Reddy

Designation :

Director

Address :

H No.6-3-250, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Date of Birth/Age :

22.03.1937

Date of Appointment :

07.06.2002

 

 

Name :

Mr. G. Indira K Reddy

Designation :

Director

Address :

H No.6-3-250, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Date of Birth/Age :

17.10.1944

Date of Appointment :

07.06.2002

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. G. Rajesh

Designation :

Company Secretary

Address :

206, Arvind Vihar Apartments, Arvind Nagar Colony, Gaganmahal, Hyderabad-500029, Andhra Pradesh

Date of Birth/Age :

28.11.1974

Date of Appointment :

01.04.2002

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

Bodies Corporate

 

73.66

Directors or their relatives

 

13.18

Total

 

100.00

 

 

Names of Shareholders

 

Percentage of Holding

GVK Dvavix Technologies Private Limited

 

1979600

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Provide contract research services to base of global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

 

It also engaged in Clinical Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry and Research Services.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

About 500

 

 

Bankers :

v      Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, 36-38A, Nariman Bhavan, 227, D, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021, Maharashtra, India (w.ef.29.01.2001)

v      Canara Bank, Industrial Finance Brnach, S P Road, Secunderabad-500003

v      YES Bank Limited

v      ICICI Bank Limited

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Brahmayya & Company

Chartered Accountants

Contact Person : Mr. Koteswara Rao SSR

Address :

403-404, Golden Green Apartments, Erramanzil Colony, Hyderabad - 500082, Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel. No. :

91-40-23370002 / 23370004

Fax No. :

91-40-23379988

 

 

Associates :

Oroit Travel & Tours Private Limited

Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts Limited

GVK David Research Technologies Limited

Inogent Laboratories Private Limited

 

 

Holding Company :

GVK Davix Technologies Private Limited

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

20000000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.200.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

8500000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.85.000 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

 

35.000

15.202

2] Share Application Money

 

25.000

0.002

3] Reserves & Surplus

 

222.003

78.198

4] (Accumulated Losses)

 

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

 

282.003

93.402

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

 

407.157

186.046

2] Unsecured Loans

 

15.000

0.000

TOTAL BORROWING

 

422.157

186.046

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 

0.000

17.753

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

704.160

297.201

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

 

421.153

224.748

Capital work-in-progress

 

10.324

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

 

29.005

0.005

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

 

17.695

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

33.325

18.381

 

Sundry Debtors

 

130.665

66.962

 

Cash & Bank Balances

 

22.093

5.236

 

Other Current Assets

 

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

 

161.062

36.001

Total Current Assets

 

347.145

126.580

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

119.658

60.208

 

Provisions

 

8.983

5.008

Total Current Liabilities

 

128.641

65.216

Net Current Assets

 

218.504

69.364

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

 

7.479

11.084

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

704.160

297.201

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Sales Turnover

 

0.285

16.018

Income from services

 

697.902

295.492

Other Income

 

31.380

295.507

Total Income

 

729.567

607.017

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

 

111.822

82.280

Provision for Taxation

 

[31.984]

20.157

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

 

143.806

62.123

 

 

 

 

Imports :

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

 

0.000

0.000

 

Stores & Spares

 

0.000

0.000

 

Capital Goods

 

190.194

92.954

 

Others

 

71.057

34.634

Total Imports

 

261.251

127.588

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Financial Charges

 

24.209

9.319

 

Depreciation & Amortization

 

59.390

9.689

 

Other Expenditure

 

450.547

486.721

Total Expenditure

 

534.146

505.729

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

PAT / Total Income

(%)

 

19.71

10.23

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

 

15.32

13.55

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

 

14.55

23.41

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

 

0.39

0.13

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

 

1.95

2.69

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

 

2.69

1.94

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Form 8 Particular for creation or modification of charges 

Name of the company

GVK BIOSCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED

Presented By

MR. G V SANJAY REDDY, DIRECTOR

1) Date and description of instrument creating the change

Common hypothecation agreement dated 06.09.2004.

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

Term Loan of Rs.205.800 millions with a sub limit of FLC Rs.80.000 millions and FLC (Documentary) Rs.5.000 millions and OCC/ODBD limit of Rs.25.000 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

For term loan – First charge on fixed assets movable and immovable existing and proposed to be acquired under loan including EMT of the tow landed properties proposed to be purchased at Bangalore and Hyderabad.

 

Second charge on stocks and receivables.

 

For working capital limits – First charge on stocks and receivable sand second charge on fixed assets present and future.

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

Term loan repayable in 60 equal monthly installments as detailed in Canara Bank Sanction letter at an interest rate of 7% per annum.

 

Working capital limit with a interest rate of 8% per annum.

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

Canara Bank, Industrial Finance Branch,

S P Road, Secunderabad-500003.

6) Date  and brief description of instrument modifying the charge

Supplemental common hypothecation agreement dated 15.07.2005.

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.

(Amount in millions)

Nature of Facility

Existing Limits

Modified/ enhanced limits

Cash Credit

25.000

60.000

Letter of Credit

5.000

Nil

Bank Guarantee

5.000

5.000

Term Loan

205.800

205.800

Term Loan (Additional)

Nil

300.000

Total

240.800

570.800

 

The term loan is to be repaid in 60 monthly installments.

 

The rate of interest for OCC. Term Loan and Additional term loan is 8% per annum.

 

Prime Security :

 

For working capital limits – First charge on stock and book debts.

 

For existing term loan – First charge on fixed assets movable and immovable properties of the company WDV as at 31.03.2005 Rs.243.081 millions.

 

For additional  term loan – First charge on proposed fixed assets estimated to cost Rs.403.267 millions.

 

Collateral Security :

 

For working capital limits – Second charge on fixed assets having WDV Rs.243.081 millions as per PBS dated 31.03.2005.

 

Website Details :

 

The exponential increase in the number of targets has created vast opportunities and even greater challenges. More drug candidates must be achieved with shorter times-to-market, making reliable and cost-effective research support a critical factor for success.

 

At Subject, they provide contract research services to a rapidly growing base of global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. They combine Science, Innovation and People to help their clients address their drug development challenges. New frontiers require new ways of working and they believe that to deliver the true promise of science, innovation is necessary. Their customers benefit not just from lower costs and boosted efficiencies, but also from the infusion of fresh ideas and thinking.                  

                         

Subject is part of the $500 million GVK conglomerate that has operations in infrastructure, services, manufacturing and power. They have a rock-solid foundation and the ability to fund their expansion. This allows them to easily scale up teams and infrastructure in line with project demands. At the same time, they are extremely nimble – responding with agility to changing requirements by anticipating and adding capabilities their clients may need in the future.                

 

Medicinal Chemistry

 

Their services meet exacting client needs for organic / medicinal chemistry and include synthesis of:

• Building Blocks, Scaffolds, Intermediate com­pounds, Reference compounds

• Specially designed small molecules or analogues for Lead Generation and Lead Optimization

• Pharmacophore based focused libraries gener­ated for a particular target protein

• Compound Libraries

• Lead compounds in grams and kilos (custom synthesis)

 

Their streamlined project management processes allow their clients to leverage the experience and expertise of their scientists. Their talented teams are versatile enough to synthesize compounds with established chemistry as well as develop novel synthetic routes.

 

Informatics

 

Their Informatics division analyzes data to transform biological patterns into knowledge and ultimately, successful products and services. Their services span Curation, Cheminformatics and Bioinformatics. Information from more than 125 journals and patents has been curated into rich databases. This includes chemical activity, biological activity, toxic information and pharmacological information for a large number of compounds. Key advantages are:

 

• Available in searchable formats such as Oracle, XML, ISIS / Base and can easily be exported to relevant formats.

• A total of over a million compounds and three mil­lion SAR points covering a large number of targets

• Easy querying using a combination of structure, numeric and textual fields

• Structure, sub-structure and molecular similarity based query

• Pharmacophore hypothesis, analogue (3D- QSAR) or structure based drug design (virtual screening) for   enhanced potency and selectivity

• Similarity and Diversity analysis with a focus on chemical library design

 

Process R&D

 

They offer services in the areas of process develop­ment, analytical development, quality and IP man­agement. They also provide process scale up services through their Kilo lab and manufacturing facilities.

 

Their accomplished teams have expertise in synthetic chemistry, characterization, impurity profiling and documentation. They work in state - of - the - art facilities with cutting edge equipment and analytical infrastructure.

 


Biology

 

Their Biology services complement their existing services in Informatics and Medicinal Chemistry and complete their services in Discovery Research. They offer comprehensive pharmacological profil­ing, which encompasses services including primary screening, selectivity and ADME. DMPK, efficacy and safety evaluations in appropriate animal models are also available. Their offerings include a panel of vali­dated assays and models for determination of the biological activity of NCEs. They have established a state of art facility that includes a cell biology lab, a radioisotope lab and biochemical lab for com­pound profiling. Their team comprises of highly skilled and qualified personnel with relevant pharma industry experience

 

Clinical Research

 

They offer integrated or stand alone full service con­tract research support for Phase I to IV clinical trials across broad therapeutic areas.

 

Their services include:

 

Clinical Operations

 

• Protocol & Statistical Design

• Medical Writing

• Site Feasibility

• Medical Monitoring

• Regulatory Affairs

• Quality Assurance

 

Data Management

 

• Project Management

• Case Record Form Design

• Statistical Analysis Plan

• Statistical Analysis and Report

• Data Validation

 

Knowledge Process Outsourcing

 

They provide comprehensive information and knowledge in the field of intellectual property and patenting. They offer an eclectic mix of IP - trained pro­fessionals proficient in chemical, biotechnological, pharmaceutical and other scientific and engineer­ing disciplines; rendering their high quality services at a cost-effective value. Their team is proficient in providing high-end services utilizing Delphion, MicroPatent, and other patent databases. They have specific expertise handling structure and sequence searches using STN.

 

Their services cover the entire framework required for filing of patents including:

• Patent Search

• Prior art

• State - of - the - art Infringement

• Validity

• Patent Writing

• Patent Drawing

• Patent Proofreading

• Claim Analysis

• File History Analysis

 

BA / BE

 

They offer integrated or stand alone services in the areas of Clinical, Bioavailability and Bioequivalence studies. Their services include selection of a suitable study design, protocol and ICF preparation, interac­tion with Independent Ethics Committee, selection and care for subjects, pharmacokinetic and statis­tical data evaluation, integrated report preparation and safe archiving of study - related data.

 

Their state - of - the - art Bioanalytical laboratory includes four clinics of 30, 34, 40 and 40 beds with dedicated areas for phlebotomy. With a continuously updated list, they offer highly selective and sensitive validated methods for assay of drugs, metabolites and en­dogenous compounds from biological matrices us­ing HPLC and LC / MS / MS techniques. A strong SOP driven culture ensures compliance with all statutory and mandatory requirements.

 

Best of breed talent

 

The capabilities and expertise of their scientists match the most exacting international standards. Their teams supplement the efforts of their clients, allowing them to restructure and refocus internal resources and capabilities for maximum strategic benefit.

 

Stability, scalability and agility

 

GVK BIO is part of the $500 million GVK conglomer­ate with operations in infrastructure, services, power and manufacturing. While they are extremely agile and responsive, their rock solid foundation allows them to scale up in line with customer requirements.

 

Client Focus

 

They take the trouble to understand unique re­quirements and working styles so that their clients maximize benefits from their collaboration. They are committed to transparent communication that fosters long term partnerships. Their comprehensive reporting and monitoring systems keep clients in close touch with their programs.

 

Complete Confidentiality

 

Whether it is a service based partnership or a col­laborative research program, sensitivity to client confidentiality and IP protection permeates all their operations. Their watertight systems encompass people, processes and policies.

 

State-of-the-art infrastructure

 

Their cutting-edge infrastructure not only supports the high quality of their research, it also serves to minimize their clients’ overheads and fixed invest­ments. They currently have nearly 100,000 sq. ft. of laboratory space.

 


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.40.47

UK Pound

1

Rs.80.28

Euro

1

Rs.54.43

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

5

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

5

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

6

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

4

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

5

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

5

--MARGINS

-5~5

--

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

NO

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

45

 

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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