MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

11.06.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

JOHN DEERE EQUIPMENT PRIVATE LIMITED

 

 

Formerly Known As :

L AND T – JOHN DEERE PRIVATE LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

L and T House, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, Maharashtra.

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

09.02.1998

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-113448

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U29210MH1998PTC113448

 

 

Legal Form :

A Closely Held Public Limited Liability Company.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Tractors.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average/normal.

Small

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 8600000

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Slow

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is an old and established company having moderate track. Company’s profitability is under severe pressure. It has some accumulated losses. Payments are reported as slow but correct. The company can be considered normal for small business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions, with slight caution initially.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

L and T House, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-22685656/ 22618181

Fax No.:

91-22-22685871/ 22685893

E-Mail :

kapoorpramod@johndeere.com , nadigersatish@johndeere.com , birlamitilkumar@johndeere.com

Website :

http://www.johndeere.com

Area :

112 acres

Location :

Owned

 

 

Head Office :

Crawford Bayley and Company, State Bank Building, 4th Floor, N G N Vaidya Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400 023, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Corporate Office / Factory :

Gate No.166 to 167, 271 to 291, Off Pune Nagar Road, Sanaswadi, District Pune - 412 208, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-2137-252930/33/4/5/7

Fax No.:

91-2137-252936/253160

Location :

Owned

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name

Mr. Yeshwant Moreshwar Deosthalee

Designation

Director

Address

1001, Prabhu Kutir, 15, Altamount Road, Mumbai – 400 026, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth

06.09.1946

Date of Appointment

02.04.1998

 

 

Name

Mr. Jagdish Pandurang Nayak

Designation

Director

ADdress

Gilder House, 67/F, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth

13.11.1943

Date of Appointment

02.04.1998

 

 

Name

Mr. Jeam Gilles

Designation

Director (Foreign)

Address

Germany

Date of Birth

14.08.1957

Date of Appointment

09.12.1998

Ceasing Date

17.08.2001

 

 

Name

Mr. Klaus Dieter Ramsauer

Designation

Director  & Manager (Foreign)

Address

Pune, Maharashtra

Date of Birth

20.06.1952

Date of Appointment

06.03.2001

Ceasing Date

01.04.2002

 

 

Name

Mr. Vanfrank John Landeghem

Designation

Director (Foreign)

Address

Germany

Date of Birth

25.02.1961

Date of Appointment

30.06.2000

Ceasing Date

17.08.2001

 

 

Name

Mr. Stephen Kent Kruse

Designation

Director (Foreign)

Address

1420, 34th Avenue, B Court, MolineIllinois, USA

Date of Birth

07.06.1950

Date of Appointment

02.04.1998

 

 

Name

Mr. Adel Aally Zakaria

Designation

Director (Foreign)

Address

2716, 11th Street, Moline, Illinois, USA

Date of Birth

20.06.1948

Date of Appointment

17.08.2001

 

 

Name

Mr. Michael Robert Evitts

Designation

Director (Foreign)

Address

700, Horizon South Parkway, Augusta, USA

Date of Birth

10.03.1952

Date of Appointment

15.02.2002

 

 

Name

Mr. Manjeri Subramanian Krishnamoorthy

Designation

Director

Address

11, Gauri Giridhar, Restom Sagar, Chembur, Mumbai – 400 089, Maharashtra, India.

Date of Birth

15.08.1946

Date of Appointment

15.02.2002

 

 

Name

Mr. Volker Otto Knickel

Designation

Director (Foreign)

Address

Satellite Towers, Koregaon Park, Pune – 411 001, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth

06.12.1965

Date of Appointment

04.03.2004

Date of Ceasing

25.08.2004

 

 

Name

Mr. Douglas Edwin Schenk

Designation

Director (Foreign)

Address

923 Fox Ridge Road, Dike IA 50624, USA

Date of Birth

17.04.1952

Date of Appointment

05.10.2004

 

 

Name

Mr. Henry Arnold Puhl

Designation

Alternate Director

Address

Satellite Towers, Koregaon Park, Pune – 411 001, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth

22.11.1970

Date of Appointment

04.02.2005

 

 

Name

Mr. Satish Bhimrao Nadiger

Designation

Additional Director

Address

601, BL-A/3, Aditya Shagun Bavdhan, Near N D A Road, Pune – 411 021, Maharashtra, India 

Date of Birth

13.01.1963

Date of Appointment

31.07.2006

 

 

Name

Mr. Scott Jay McDonald

Designation

Director

Address

Flat No. A-21/22, Rivernest Society, Lane E, Koregaon Park, Pune – 411001, Maharashtra, India 

Date of Birth

10.12.1971

Date of Appointment

17.03.2006

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Sravam Kumar V. Yeleshwarpu

Designation :

Company Secretary

Address :

Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

24.02.1960

Qualification :

09.12.1998

Ceasing Date :

17.08.2001

 

 

Name :

Mr. Pramod S. Kapoor

Designation :

Company Secretary

Address :

G-6, Konark Estate, Bund Garden Road, Pune – 411 001, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

26.03.1959

Date of Appointment :

17.08.2001

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

 

 

 

Larsen & Toubro Limited

87,500,000

50.00

John Deere India Private Limited

87,500,000

50.00

Total

175,000,000

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Tractors.

 

 

Products :

ˇ         Tractors

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

--

 

 

Bankers :

State Bank of India

Pune, Maharashtra

 

BNP Paribas

Godrej Millennium, Bund Garden Road, Pune – 411001, Maharashtra, India

 

ICICI Bank Limited

A Shangrila Gardens, Bund Gardens Road, Pune – 411001, Maharashtra, India

 

Export Import Bank of India

Centre One, Floor 21, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai – 400005, Maharashtra, India  

 

 

Facilities :

The company enjoys mortgage loans facilities from BNP Paribas, ICICI Bank Limited and Export Import Bank of India.

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Sharp and Tannan

Chartered Accountants 

Address :

Ravindra Annexe, 194, Churchgate Reclamation, Dinshaw Vachha Road, Mumbai – 400020, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-22047722

 

 

Holding Company :

ˇ         John Deere India Private Limited

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

Ř       Larsen & Toubro Limited

Ř       John Deere India Private Limited

Ř       Larsen & Toubro Finance Limited

Ř       India Infrastructure Developers Limited

Ř       Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited

Ř       Clarity Advertising Agency

Ř       Deer & Company, USA

Ř       John Deere Works Mannechiem, Germany

Ř       Industrias John Deere, South Africa

Ř       John Deere Iberica S. A., Italy

Ř       John Deere Product Engineering Centre, USA

Ř       John Deere Usine De Saran, France

Ř       John DeereTiantyo Company Limited, Japan

Ř       John Deer  Asia Pty Limited, Australia

Ř       Audco India Limited

Ř       EWAC Alloys Limited

Ř       Tractor Engineers Limited

Ř       L & T Chiyoda Limited

Ř       L & T Niro Limited

Ř       L & T Sargent & Lundy Limited

Ř       L & T Komatsu Limited

Ř       L & T Ramboll Consulting Engineers Limited

Ř       L & T Case Equipment Limited

Ř       Larsen & Toubro (Oman) LLC

Ř       Larsen & Toubro (Saudi Arabia) LLC

Ř       International Seaports Pte. Limited

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

287441000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 2874.410 millions

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

175000000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs. 1750.000 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

 

1750.000

1750.000

2] Share Application Money

 

1124.410

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

 

0.000

0.020

4] (Accumulated Losses)

 

(727.537)

(1145.016)

NETWORTH

 

2146.873

605.004

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

 

625.002

1529.868

2] Unsecured Loans

 

500.000

1549.528

TOTAL BORROWING

 

1125.002

3079.396

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

3271.875

3684.400

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

 

1960.158

2139.461

Capital work-in-progress

 

36.878

38.364

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

 

0.000

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

 

332.543

546.860

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

1016.256

841.892

 

Sundry Debtors

 

863.748

688.363

 

Cash & Bank Balances

 

408.211

267.637

 

Loans & Advances

 

769.475

362.514

Total Current Assets

 

3057.690

2160.406

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

2070.052

1164.998

 

Provisions

 

45.342

15.713

Total Current Liabilities

 

2115.394

1180.711

Net Current Assets

 

942.296

979.695

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

3271.875

3684.400

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2006

(Estimated)

31.03.2005

(Estimated

Total Income

 

6000.000

5000.000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

 

2.51

8.04

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

 

1.44

1.83

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

FORM 8

 

Name of the company

JOHN DEERE EQUIPMENT PRIVATE LIMITED

Presented By

Mr. P S Kapoor, Company Secretary

1) Date and description of instrument creating the 

    change

1] working capital consortium agreement cum joint deed of hypothecation dated 19.06.2002 executed by L and T John Deere Private Limited (therein and hereafter referred to as “the borrower”) in favour of BNP Paribas Bank, ICICI Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and Credit Agricole Indosuez (hereinafter referred to as “the Earlier Participating Banks”) and

2] modified vide working capital consortium agreement cum joint deed of hypothecation dated 16.12.2003 executed by L and T – John Deere Private Limited (therein and hereinafter referred to as “the borrower”) in favour of BNP Paribas Bank, ICICI Bank and Export Import Bank of India (hereinafter referred to as “the participating banks”)

3] further modified vide supplemental agreement of hypothecation dated 29.10.2004

2) Amount secured by the charge/amount owing on 

    the securities of charge

Financial facility aggregating to INR 440 millions fund based and INR 30 millions non fund based for working capital requirement together with interest, compound interest, additional interest, liquidated damages (in case of default), costs (legal costs on a full indemnity basis) charges, expenses and all other monies payable by the borrower to the Earlier Participating Banks under the working capital consortium agreement banks dated 19.06.2002 made between the borrower and Earlier Participating Banks.

Amended / modified vide working capital consortium agreement cum joint deed of hypothecation dated 16.12.200, executed in favour of the participating banks, pursuant to which the participating banks have granted / agreed to grant / continue to grant financial facility aggregating to INR 250 millions plus USD 5 millions fund based and INR 100 millions non fund based.

Further amended / modified vide supplemental executed of hypothecation dated 29.10.2004, executed in favour of participating banks, pursuant to which the participating banks have granted / agreed to grant / continue to grant financial aggregating to INR 250 millions or equivalent USD plus USD 10 millions fund based and INR 45 millions non fund based, in the manner and proportion as follows.

 

 

Fund Based

Non Fund Based

BNP Paribas

INR 100 millions (or USD Equivalent)

INR 25 millions

ICICI Bank

INR 150 millions (or USD equivalent)

INR 20 millions

EXIM Bnak

USD 10 millions

 

     

As now amended / modified vide supplemental agreement of hypothecation dated 13.08.2005, executed in favour of participating banks, pursuant to which participating banks have granted / agreed to grant / continue to grant financial facility aggregating to INR 250 millions or equivalent USD plus USD 15 millions fund based and INR 45 millions non fund based, in the manner and proportion as follows.

 

Minimum Commitment Limit

 

Fund Based

Non Fund Based

BNP Paribas

INR 100 millions (or USD Equivalent)

INR 25 millions

ICICI Bank

INR 150 millions (or USD equivalent)

INR 20 millions

EXIM Bnak

USD 15  millions

 

 

Provided the aggregate borrowing under the fund based and non fund based limit of BNP Paribas shall not executed INR 100 millions at any given point of time.

Each of the participating banks shall at the discretion of the borrower provide working capital facilities up to the minimum committed limit as agreed between the participating banks and the borrower and the utilization of the limit from the Participating Banks shall be at the discretion of the borrower, provided however that the aggregate limit availed shall not exceed INR 900 millions fund based ad INR 250 millions non fund based at any given point of time. For the purpose of calculating this amount, the co-ordinating bank may given foreign currency outstanding  due to the participating banks at such rate as it deems fit.

 

Which are now being secured under the said supplemental agreement of hypothecation dated 13.08.2005

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

Al the movable assets such as raw material, stock in process, stores and spares, finished goods, goods in transit, goods lying at various factories, godowns, warehouses, retail outlets, etc wherever situated, both present and future belonging to the borrower being movable properties and capable of passing by delivery.

 

All the book debts, outstanding monies, receivables, claims and bills which are now due and owing and or which may at any time hereafter during the continuance of this security become due and owing to the borrower in the course of its business by any person, firm, company, or body corporate, or by the Government Departments of the office or any Municipal or Local or Public or Semi Governmental Body or authority or any body corporate or undertaking or project whatever in the Public Sector. 

4) Gist of the terms and conditions and extent and

    operation of the charge.

The financial facility aggregating to INR 250 millions or equivalent USD plus 10 millions fund based and INR 45 millions non fund based granted to the borrower by the participating banks was secured by hypothecation by way of first charge ranking parri pasu inter se without any preference or priority to one over the other(s) over the borrower’s hypothecated stock and book debts, which is now amended to secure the financial facility aggregating to INR 900 millions or equivalent USD fund based and INR 250 millions non fund based granted / agreed to be granted / continue to be granted by the participating banks, 

5) Name and Address and description of the

    person entitled to the charge.

BNP Paribas

Godrej Millennium, Bund Garden Road, Pune – 411001, Maharashtra, India

 

ICICI Bank Limited

A Shangrila Gardens, Bund Gardens Road, Pune – 411001, Maharashtra, India

 

Export Import Bank of India

Centre One, Floor 21, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai – 400005, Maharashtra, India  

6) Date  and brief description of instrument

    modifying the charge

13.08.2005 supplemental agreement of hypothecation

The secutiry created for the financial facilities granted by the participating banks under the supplemental agreement of hypothecation dated 29.10.2004 to working capital consortium sum joint deed of hypothecation dated 16.12.2003 has been increased in the view of the enhanced/ renewed fund based and non fund based facilities by the participating banks thought execution of the supplemental agreement of hypothecation dated 13.08.2005

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.

The financial facilities granted / agreed to be granted to the borrower by each of the participating banks are now secured u the borrower by hypothecation by way of first charge to and in favour of each of the participating banks ranking parri passu inter se without ay preference or priority to one over the other(s) on all the hypothecated stock and book debts.

The charge shall secure amounts outstanding in respect of the participating banks with minimum commitment as under:

Minimum Commitment Limit

 

Fund Based

Non Fund Based

BNP Paribas

INR 100 millions (or USD Equivalent)

INR 25 millions

ICICI Bank

INR 150 millions (or USD equivalent)

INR 20 millions

EXIM Bnak

USD 15  millions

 

 

Provided the aggregate borrowing under the fund based and non fund based limit of BNP Paribas shall not executed INR 100 millions at any given point of time.

Each of the participating banks shall at the discretion of the borrower provide working capital facilities up to the minimum committed limit as agreed between the participating banks and the borrower and the utilization of the limit from the Participating Banks shall be at the discretion of the borrower, provided however that the aggregate limit availed shall not exceed INR 900 millions fund based ad INR 250 millions non fund based at any given point of time. For the purpose of calculating this amount, the co-ordinating bank may given foreign currency outstanding due to the participating banks at such rate as it deems fit.

According references to Name of the Bank and minimum in the working capital consortium agreement sum joint deed of hypothecation dated 16.12.2003 and supplemental agreement of hypothecation dated 29.10.2004 shall stand modified as above.

 

 

The company’s fixed assets of important value include freehold land, buildings, plant & machinery, furniture & fixtures, vehicles, leasehold plant & machinery and leased vehicles.

 

As Per Web:

 

Profile

 

Subject is a subsidiary of Deere & Company, USA in India.Its factory, located near Pune,manufactures 5000 Series agricultural tractors.

The company has secured ISO 9001:2000 certificates for its compliance to quality systems and ISO 14001:2004 for its compliance to environmental management system from RWTUV, Germany. These certifications endorse John Deere’s exacting quality standards.

The Indian operations of Deere & Company include a technology center located at Magarpatta City Pune.The center provides services in the areas of Information technology, engineering, supply management, embedded systems and technical authoring for company’s operations world wide.

 

To expand its global presence in Ag equipment, John Deere established a green field project in 1999 under a 50:50 joint venture with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) — An engineering company of repute from India. A state of the art tractor manufacturing plant for 5000 series John Deere tractors was set up at Sanaswadi, near Pune, in the state of Maharashtra. These tractors were introduced in India in early 2000.

 

In 2005, Deere & Company acquired nearly all the remaining shares in this joint venture. The new enterprise, John Deere Equipment Private Limited, Sanaswadi, Pune, operates through a network of 15 area offices, 4 zonal offices and 270 authorized dealers spread across the country.

The factory currently produces modern tractors of 35, 40, 42, 47, 50, 55 and 70 Hp capacities for domestic markets. Tractors manufactured in Sanaswadi are also exported to the USA, Mexico, Turkey, North and South Africa, and South East Asia. The company has received awards for export excellence in 2005 and 2006 from the Engineering Export Promotion Council.

 

World-Class Technology

John Deere translates the farmer's interest into superior product features through its world-class manufacturing facility at Sanaswadi, Pune.

Spread across 112 acres, the factory has a total built up area of around 50,000 sq. meters. Manufacturing is carried out at three inter-linked factories - Transmission, Engine and Vehicle Assembly.

Modern manufacturing practices like JIT, delivery of components at assembly stations and movement of tractor parts through an overhead conveyor, ensure streamlined operations. The total manufacturing effort is geared to provide total value to the customer through high quality standards.

 

Transmission Factory

The heart of the factory, the transmission assembly has state-of-the-art systems adopted from the best assembly practices of renowned leaders. This provides one of the finest tractor transmission systems.

The 300-odd components in the transmission system are manufactured to precise tolerances for efficient transmission of power. High precision CNC machines ensure high quality of components manufactured while CMM machines check adherence to quality standards.

 

Engine Factory

The engine assembly line is designed to produce one of the worlds highly fuel efficient and powerful engines. Each station is ergonomically designed with built-in features to ensure adherence to exacting quality standards. The engines are transported during assembly on an overhead conveyor.

A leak test at sub assembly stage and as fully assembled engine is conducted to ensure a 100% leak proof engine.

Pre-operation and post-operation online quality checks are also carried out to ensure quality. Critical joints are fastened using electric multi spindle machines capable of torque, yield and angle control.

Cleanliness of components is continuously maintained using special purpose washing machines both online as well as offline. Finally, every engine is tested for performance at the Company's Engine Test Cells which are one of the most modern in the industry.

Highly sophisticated and well-equipped Metrology and Metallurgy laboratories support the entire manufacturing operation.

 

Vehicle Factory

The assembly of John Deere tractors is carried out through an overhead conveyor system. This ensures high productivity through lower operator fatigue and greater convenience. Inspection loops carry out random auditing of the tractors under assembly.

Pneumatic tools and torque wrenches with designated torque for fasteners, provided at every station, ensure high reliability. And at the end of the assembly line every tractor undergoes final inspection to ensure that stringent quality standards are met.

 

IT at the Workplace

A high levels of computerization underlines the operations at John Deere equipment. The Company is equipped with state-of-the-art computer and communication facilities, giving it the interconnectivity and interactivity imperative in today's increasingly competitive market.

The company has implemented SAP system for sales and distribution as well as integration of manufacturing processes. Area offices, dealers, depots and C & F agents are networked to enhance efficiency and customer service.

Training is also provided periodically to employees as well as dealers to upgrade their skills and perform better.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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.40.98

UK Pound

1

Rs.80.98

Euro

1

Rs.54.99

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

4

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

4

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

4

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

5

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

3

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

4

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

4

--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

 

38

 

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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