MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

02.03.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

REI AGRO LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Everest House, 46C Chowringhee Road, 15th Floor, Room No. 15 B, Kolkata – 700071, West Bengal

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

14.09.1994

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

21-104573

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L99999WB1994PLC104573

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

CALR02394A

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AABCR4929H

 

 

Legal Form :

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

 

 

Line of Business :

Producers of Basmati Rice.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 


 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Fairly Large

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 13000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established and reputed company having fine track.  The company is progressing well. 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.

 

Fundamentals are strong and healthy.

 

The company can be considered normal for business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

The company can be regarded as a promising business partner in a medium to long-run.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Everest House, 46C Chowringhee Road, 15th Floor, Room No. 15 B, Kolkata – 700071, West Bengal, India

Tel. No.:

91-33-32925061 / 5062

Fax No.:

91-33-22882241

E-Mail :

reiagrocal@yahoo.co.in

Website :

http://www.reiagro.com

 

 

Corporate Office :

58A/1, Sainik Farm, New Delhi – 110062, India

Tel. No.:

91-11-32905030/6030

Fax No.:

91-11-29552403

 

 

Factory :

Basmati Rice Segment :

 

Plot NO. 691, Sector 2, 94.8 K.M. Mile Stone, Delhi-Jaipur Road, NH – 8, Bawal Growth Centre, District Rewari, Haryana

 

Plot No. 180D, E. F. G. H. I. J. & 181A, Sector – 3, 94.8 KM Milestone, Delhi – Jaipur Road, Bawal Growth Centre, District Rewari, Haryana

 

Wind Mills :

 

Village Soda-Mada, District Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Village Dhulia, Titane & Brahmanwel, District Dhule, Maharashtra

 


 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Sanjay Jhunjhunwala

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sandip Jhunjhunwala

Designation :

Vice Chairman cum Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Dr. ING N. K. Gupta

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. A. Chatterjee

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. K. D. Ghosh

Designation :

Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Raju Paul

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

Promoter Director and Relatives

17159500

44.19

Body Corporates

5668123

14.60

NRIs

1260091

3.24

FIIs

10714393

27.59

Banks, FIs, Insurance Companies

1727147

4.45

Public

2301933

5.93

TOTAL

38831187

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Producers of Basmati Rice.

 

 

Brand Names :

Premium - Kasauti, Real Magic

Mid-range - Mr Miller, Hungama, and Ikon

Economy - Hansraj, Rain Drop

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

Unit

Installed Capacity

Basmati Rice Processing

TPH

49

Wind Farm

MW

29.90

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Bankers :

Industrial Development Bank of India

UCO Bank

Bank of Maharashtra

State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur

Dena Bank

Allahabad Bank

IndusInd Bank Limited

State Bank of Hyderabad

Indian Overseas Bank

ICICI Bank Limited

Corporation Bank

HDFC Bank Limited

United Bank of India

 

 

Financial Institutions :

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited

Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited

 

 

Facilities :

 

As on 31.03.2006 [Rs, in Millions]

SECURED LOANS

 

United Bank of India

212.500

Indian Renewable Energy

Development Agency

174.723

Allahabad Bank

34.580

Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited

496.000

Working Capital

 

Demand Loan :

 

Foreign Currency Loan

152.988

Rupee Loan

140.000

Cash Credit :

 

Rupee Loan

1919.566

Packing Credit :

 

Foreign Currency Loan

655.129

Rupee Loan

195.310

Commercial Paper

2000.000

 

 

UNSECURED LOANS

 

Long Term Loans

363.527

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Good

 

 

Auditors :

Statutory Auditor :

P. K. Lilha & Company

Chartered Accountants

 

Internal Auditor :

S. Jaikishan

Chartered Accountants

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

80000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 800.000 millions

4000000

Preference Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 400.000 millions

 

TOTAL

 

Rs. 1200.000 millions

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

38831187

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 388.311 millions

4000000

4% Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 400.000 millions

 

TOTAL

 

Rs. 788.311 millions

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

788.311

734.467

696.000

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

2470.971

935.996

279.500

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

3259.282

1670.463

975.500

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

5980.796

4259.705

2203.500

2] Unsecured Loans

1551.727

863.039

670.500

TOTAL BORROWING

7532.523

5122.744

2874.000

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

502.556

230.103

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

11294.361

7023.310

3849.500

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

2510.890

1573.585

686.500

Capital work-in-progress

559.100

4.848

0.200

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

5.827

2.246

0.800

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

5960.921

5130.871

3143.500

 

Sundry Debtors

2385.185

1460.207

977.800

 

Cash & Bank Balances

44.215

153.155

105.800

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

323.522

121.485

48.000

Total Current Assets

8713.843

6865.718

4275.100

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities & Provisions

495.299

1423.718

1114.300

Total Current Liabilities

495.299

1423.718

1114.300

Net Current Assets

8218.544

5442.000

3160.800

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.631

1.200

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

11294.361

7023.310

3849.500

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Sales Turnover

9587.650

8450.152

6023.200

Other Income

2.201

0.077

5.800

Increase / [Decrease] of Inventory

1377.438

451.085

216.300

Total Income

10967.289

8901.314

6245.300

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

1023.306

541.279

230.800

Provision for Taxation

363.012

162.770

72.900

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

660.294

378.509

157.900

 

 

 

 

Earnings in Foreign Currency :

 

 

 

 

Export Earnings

708.406

464.604

N.A.

 

Interest Earned

11.914

0.000

N.A.

Total Earnings

720.320

464.604

N.A.

 

 

 

 

Total Imports

38.141

5.933

N.A.

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Manufacturing, Administrative & Selling Expenses

614.047

510.608

140.000

 

Power & Fuel

0.000

0.000

40.300

 

Employee Cost

0.000

0.000

55.500

 

Raw Material Consumed

8863.036

7517.031

5597.200

 

Interest

373.472

291.398

151.600

 

Depreciation & Amortization

92.795

40.365

21.400

 

Other Expenditure

0.631

0.631

8.500

Total Expenditure

9943.981

8360.033

6014.500

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2006 [1st Qtr.]

30.09.2006 [2nd Qtr.]

31.12.2006 [3rd Qtr.]

Sales Turnover

 2354.300

 2402.400

 2407.300

Other Income

 00.000

 00.200

 00.000

Total Income

 2354.300

 2402.600

 2407.300

Total Expenditure

 1896.900

 1979.900

 1798.400

Operating Profit

 457.400

 422.700

 608.900

Interest

 131.200

 126.600

 188.300

Gross Profit

 326.200

 296.100

 420.600

Depreciation

 34.200

 42.800

 36.900

Tax

 33.000

 28.700

 44.600

Reported PAT

 193.500

 167.700

 253.000

 

Notes:

 

2006-06 Quarter 1

 

1. The above results have been reviewed by Audit Committee and taken on record by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 31.07.2006. 2. The statutory Auditors have carried out a Limited Review of the Unaudited Financial results for the quarter ended 30.06.2006. 3. Figures have been regrouped/rearranged wherever considered necessary. 4. Status of Investor Complaints for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 Complaints Pending at the beginning of the quarter Nil Complaints Received during the quarter 02 Complaints disposed off during the quarter 02 Complaints unresolved at the end of the quarter Nil

 

 

 

200609 Quarter 2

 

Expenditure Includes (Increase)/Decrease in stock Rs 758.156 million Consumption of Raw Materials Rs 1116.441 million /Purchase of Goods Personnel Cost Rs 19.693 million Administrative & Selling Cost Rs 85.579 million Tax include Provision for Taxation - Current Rs 28.425 million Fringe Benefit Tax Rs 0.312 million Deferred Tax Rs 56.880 million EPS is Basic & Diluted Status of Investor Complaints for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 Complaints Pending at the beginning of the quarter Nil Complaints Received during the quarter 01 Complaints disposed off during the quarter 01 Complaints unresolved at the end of the quarter Nil 1. The above results have been reviewed by audit committee and taken on record by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on October 31, 2006. 2. The Statutory Auditors have carried out a Limited Review of the Unaudited financial results for quarter ended September 30, 2006. 3. The Company has completed the second phase of expansion with installation of 12 TPH Rice Milling Unit w. e. f. September 23, 2006. The Company has also installed 6 mw wind farms in the state of Tamil Nadu during the quarter. 4. Figure have been regrouped/rearranged wherever considered necessary.

 

200612 Quarter 3

 

EPS is Basic & Diluted Status of Investor Complaints for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 Complaints Pending at the beginning of the quarter Nil Complaints Received during the quarter 01 Complaints disposed off during the quarter 01 Complaints unresolved at the end of the quarter Nil 1. The above results have been reviewed by audit committee and taken on record by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on January 29, 2007. 2. During the quarter 1890433 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- Each have been allotted at Rs.120.75 Per share on Conversion of Rs. 5251.5% FCCB's of USD 10000 Each. 3. The Board of Directors of the company have recommended 1st interim Dividend of Rs. 1.50 per Equity Share for the financial year 2006-2007. 4. Figure have been regrouped/rearranged wherever considered necessary.

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Debt-Equity Ratio

2.57

3.02

3.88

Long Term Debt-Equity Ratio

1.40

1.23

1.18

Current Ratio

1.86

1.48

1.34

TURNOVER RATIOS

 

 

 

Fixed Assets

4.33

6.84

10.14

Inventory

1.73

2.04

2.17

Debtors

4.98

6.93

7.00

Interest Cover Ratio

3.62

2.73

2.52

Operating Profit Margin(%)

15.73

10.58

6.70

Profit Before Interest And Tax Margin(%)

14.76

10.10

6.35

Cash Profit Margin(%)

7.86

4.96

2.98

Adjusted Net Profit Margin(%)

6.89

4.48

2.62

Return On Capital Employed(%)

16.08

16.05

11.57

Return On Net Worth(%)

31.98

41.01

33.08

 

STOCK PRICES

 

Face Value

Rs.10/-

High

Rs.194.75/-

Low

Rs.193.25/-

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Basmati rice segment: 

 
The company reported healthy growth during the year under report derived from brand building and efficiency enhancement. Turnover for the year under report stood at Rs. 9587.600 millions, an increase of 13.46% over the previous year's turnover of Rs. 8450.200 millions; the company's profit before tax for 2005-06 was Rs. 1023.300 millions, an increase of 89.04% over the previous year. 

 
Wind power segment: 


During the year under report, the company expanded its capacity from 20 MW to 29.90 MW. The revenue generated from this segment accounted for Rs. 147.427 millions in revenues in 2005-06, higher by 134% over Rs. 63.007 millions in 2004-05. The profit before tax from the energy generation business during the year under report amounted to Rs. 29.727 millions, an increase of 25% over Rs. 23.811 millions in 2004-05. 

 
Operations: 
 
The year 2005-06 was a significant one for the Company as it reflected the consolidation of business gains. During the year under report, the Company recorded a net production of 265632 MT of basmati rice (branded and unbranded), reflecting an increase of 15.16% compared to the previous year's production of 230672 MT. The increase in production volumes was the result of an enhanced production capacity by the Company in recent years with subsequent expansion under way. 

 
Encouraged by the results in the wind power segment, the Company increased its generation capacity to 29.90 MW.  
 

Capital of the company: 

 
The Company issued 3220 numbers of 1.5% foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs) of US$ 10,000 each aggregating US$ 32.20 mn in July 2005. Out of the total FCCBs issued (US$32.2 mn), FCCBs amounting to US$6.26 mn were converted into equity shares; the remaining bonds amounting to US$25.94 mn were outstanding for redemption/conversion as on 31.03.2006. The Company's FCCBs were listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. 

 
In November 2005, the Company issued 37,70,000 numbers of Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) at US $8.00 each aggregating US $30.16 mn. Each GDR, listed with the London Stock Exchange, represented two equity shares and consequently the Company issued 75,40,000 underlying equity shares. 

 

Outlook: 
 
The Company is optimistic of healthy growth in view of the robust nature of the Indian economy. Relevantly, the company embarked on an expansion in its plant capacity by 12MT per hour; this enhanced capacity is scheduled to be operative for commercial production in the first half of the current fiscal. After consolidating its position through capacity enhancements and extending production line, the total capacity of the Company will be 61 MTPH. This plant will also possess a captive co-generation power plant, which will utilize paddy-husk, substantially reducing power cost.

 
Again, the company plans to increase investments in wind power generation through the installation of wind turbine generators at different locations in western and southern India.  

 

Fixed Assets :

 

Land, Building, Plant & Machinery, Wind Farm Generators, Office Equipment, Tubewell, Computer, Vehicles and Furniture & Fixtures

 

WEBSITE DETAILS

 

REI Agro is a Rs. 9580 millions basmati rice processing and marketing company. From modest beginnings 9 years ago, the company has grown to hold nearly 20% of the basmati rice segment worldwide.

 

Today, REI Agro is an integrated player, undertaking activities right from contract farming to procuring paddy to drying, de-husking, milling and polishing, colour sorting, grading, inspection, packing, branding, distribution and retailing.

 

REI Agro is the largest purchaser of basmati paddy, with the largest milling capacity in India. The company has two processing units in North India with an aggregate capacity of 61 mt/ hr and expansion plan of 24 mt/ hr done in the current year. It sells its basmati in bulk in the domestic market and in well known brands like Kasauti, Real Magic, Mr Miller, Hungama, Hansraj and Al-Tahaan under its fold. REI Agro has the unique distinction of being present in all price points in the domestic market.

 

With 75% of the world's basmati rice being produced in India, REI Agro has proactively embarked on strengthening its branding, processing and production capabilities. It has revamped its processing capacity to 61 tonnes per hour, making it one of the largest basmati processors in India. The state - of - the - art facilities and ISO - conforming quality initiatives have resulted in superior quality grain at an excellent value proposition.

 

REI Agro has strengthened its team with competent and experienced professionals, leading to increased product variations, enhanced value, deepened market penetration, stronger brand and expanded global presence.

 

Financials

 

REI Agro's innovative approach in branding has resulted in higher realization across the value chain.

 

During Fiscal 2006, the company achieved a turnover of Rs. 9587.65 Millions. The net profit of the company surged to Rs. 660.27 Millions during the quarter.

 

The operating margins & net profit margins of the company have consistently improved over the past years. The company is expected to sustain these profitability margins as it continues to expand its capacities.

 


CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]

 

The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, India Prisons Service, Interpol, etc.

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

No records exist designating subject or any of its beneficial owners, controlling shareholders or senior officers as terrorist or terrorist organization or whom notice had been received that all financial transactions involving their assets have been blocked or convicted, found guilty or against whom a judgement or order had been entered in a proceedings for violating money-laundering, anti-corruption or bribery or international economic or anti-terrorism sanction laws or whose assets were seized, blocked, frozen or ordered forfeited for violation of money laundering or international anti-terrorism laws.

 

2]         Court Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that subject is or was the subject of any formal or informal allegations, prosecutions or other official proceeding for making any prohibited payments or other improper payments to government officials for engaging in prohibited transactions or with designated parties.

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that the property or assets of the subject are derived from criminal conduct or a prohibited transaction.

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                  None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

6]         Records on Int’l Anti-Money Laundering Laws/Standards :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

7]         Criminal Records

No available information exist that suggest that subject or any of its principals have been formally charged or convicted by a competent governmental authority for any financial crime or under any formal investigation by a competent government authority for any violation of anti-corruption laws or international anti-money laundering laws or standard.

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

No record exists to suggest that any director or indirect owners, controlling shareholders, director, officer or employee of the company is a government official or a family member or close business associate of a Government official.

 

9]         Compensation Package :

Our market survey revealed that the amount of compensation sought by the subject is fair and reasonable and comparable to compensation paid to others for similar services.

 

10]        Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

MIRA INFORM as part of its Due Diligence do provide comments on Corporate Governance to identify management and governance. These factors often have been predictive and in some cases have created vulnerabilities to credit deterioration.

 

Our Governance Assessment focuses principally on the interactions between a company’s management, its Board of Directors, Shareholders and other financial stakeholders.

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

Subject is not known to have contravened any existing local laws, regulations or policies that prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the terms and conditions that could be included in the agreement with the subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.44.28

UK Pound

1

Rs.86.62

Euro

1

Rs.58.32

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

7

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

7

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

9

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

6

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

8

--LEVERAGE

1~10

8

--RESERVES

1~10

9

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

8

--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

 

68

 

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

 

 

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL : This information is provided to you at your request, you having employed MIPL for such purpose. You will use the information as aid only in determining the propriety of giving credit and generally as an aid to your business and for no other purpose. You will hold the information in strict confidence, and shall not reveal it or make it known to the subject persons, firms or corporations or to any other. MIPL does not warrant the correctness of the information as you hold it free of any liability whatsoever. You will be liable to and indemnify MIPL for any loss, damage or expense, occasioned by your breach or non observance of any one, or more of these conditions