MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

09.03.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GENUS OVERSEAS ELECTRONICS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

D-116, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase – I, Okhla, New Delhi - 110020

 

 

Country :

India   

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

06.08.1992

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

55-133383

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L51909DL1992PLC133383

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

JDHG02830C

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAAFG9466A

 

 

Legal Form :

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

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Marketing of Hybrid Microcircuits (HMC), Resistor Network, SMT/PCB, Energy Meter and parts and Accessories for Energy Meter

 

 

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 1750000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

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 Office :

D-116, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase – I, Okhla, New Delhi – 110020

Tel. No.:

91-11-41015700-01

Fax No.:

91-11-26819028

E-Mail :

info@genus.in

Website :

http://www.genus.in

 

 

Corporate Office/ Factory :

SPL – 3, RICO Industrial Area, Sitapura Tonk Road, Jaipur – 302022, Rajasthan, India

Tel. No.:

91-141-2770003/4/9, 2770401/2

Fax No.:

91-141-2770319 / 2771355

 

 

Factory 2 :

Plot No 12, Sector 4, IIE SIDUCUL, BHEL, Haridwar (Uttaranchal)

Tel. No.:

91-1334-239232/4

Fax No.:

91-1334-239233

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr Ishwar Chand Agarwal

Designation :

Chairman and Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr Rajendra Kumar Agarwal

Designation :

Executive Director

 

 

Name :

Mr Jitendra Kumar Agarwal

Designation :

Executive Director

 

 

Name :

Mr Giriraj Kishore Sharma

Designation :

Executive Director

 

 

Name :

Mr Vishnu Todi

Designation :

Director (Executive Director upto 31.03.2006)

 

 

Name :

Kailash Chandra Agarwal

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr B S Solanki (Wg. Cdr. (Retired))

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr Rameshwar Pareek

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr Ram Dayal Sharma

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr C K Jain (Doctor)

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr Indraj Mal Bhutoria

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr Dharma Chand Agarwal

Designation :

Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr Raj Kumar Yadav

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Category of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

A. Promoters

5553291

53.229

B. Non-Promoters

 

 

1. Institutional Investors

 

 

           Mutual Funds and UTI

47400

0.454

           Banks/FI/Insurance Company

755813

7.245

           FIIs

472800

4.532

2. Others

 

 

          Corporate Bodies

1149704

11.020

          Indian Public

1725590

16.540

          NRIs/OCBs

700483

6.714

          Clearing Members/ Corporation

27754

0.266

Total

10432835

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Marketing of Hybrid Microcircuits (HMC), Resistor Network, SMT/PCB, Energy Meter and parts and Accessories for Energy Meter

 

 

Products :

 

 

Exports :

 

Countries :

Denmark, UK, Jordon and U.S.A.

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

Unit

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Energy Meter

Numbers

31.03.2006 -1350000

31.03.2005 – 1350000

31.03.2006 -  766432

31.03.2005 - 1070086

Resistor Network

Numbers

31.03.2006 -  --

31.03.2005 - --

31.03.2006 - 202875

31.03.2005 - 164610

SMT / PCB

Million Square Inches

31.03.2006 - 7.50

31.03.2005 - 7.50

NA

HMC

Million Square Inches

31.03.2006 - 3.00

31.03.2005 - 3.00

NA

Taxi Meters

Numbers

31.03.2006 – 50000

31.03.2005 – 50000

31.03.2006 - 126

31.03.2005 - 434

SMT / PCB

Numbers

NA

31.03.2006 – 864897#

31.03.2005 – 886908#

HMC

Numbers

NA

31.03.2006 – 708330*

31.03.2005 – 1259527*

Power Invertors

Numbers

NA

31.03.2006 -35202@

31.03.2005 -5144@

Set Top Box

Numbers

NA

31.03.2006 – 3219@

31.03.2005 - --

* Includes Nos. 547085 (Previous Year 959640), HMCs used in captive consumption

      # Includes Numbers 832494 (Previous year 841435), PCBs used in captive consumption.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

About 450

 

 

Bankers :

Bank of Baroda

State Bank of India

Punjab National Bank

Industrial Development Bank of India Limited

State Bank of Indore

Standard Chartered Bank

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

M L Agarwal and Company

Chartered Accountants

Address :

C-20, Bhagwan Das Road, Jaipur

 

 

Associates :

Genus Electrotech Limited

Genus Apparels Limited

Genus Paper Products Limited (Formerly : Kailash Paper Products Limited )

Genus Innovation Limited (Formerly : K C Mercantile Limited )

Genus International Commodities Limited

Kailash Coal and Coke Company Limited

K C Electrometers

 

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

15160000

Equity Shares

Rs 10/- each

Rs 151.600 Millions

504000

10% Redeemable Preference Share

Rs 100/- each

Rs 50.400 Millions

 

Total

 

Rs 202.000 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

10432835

Equity Shares

Rs 10/- each

Rs 104.328 Millions

500000

10% Redeemable Preference Share

Rs 100/- each

Rs 50.000 Millions

 

Total

 

Rs 154.328 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

154.328

151.587

151.600

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

303.338

132.306

75.000

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

457.666

283.893

226.600

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

701.553

379.610

258.100

2] Unsecured Loans

244.046

63.895

83.900

TOTAL BORROWING

945.599

443.505

342.000

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

32.626

28.644

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

1435.891

756.042

568.600

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

323.106

257.639

218.000

Capital work-in-progress

97.595

0.000

5.500

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

17.580

0.080

0.100

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

375.373

138.884

115.200

 

Sundry Debtors

1115.363

411.589

372.400

 

Cash & Bank Balances

228.342

102.931

88.700

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

233.672

70.703

41.800

Total Current Assets

1952.750

724.107

618.100

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

955.258

226.694

255.400

 

Provisions

 

 

19.400

Total Current Liabilities

955.258

226.694

274.800

Net Current Assets

997.492

497.413

343.300

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.118

0.910

1.700

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

1435.891

756.042

568.600

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Sales Turnover

2406.899

1541.425

968.400

Other Income

0.000

0.000

0.000

Total Income

2406.899

1541.425

968.400

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

172.863

89.872

55.800

Provision for Taxation

19.484

11.194

20.200

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

153.379

78.678

35.600

 

 

 

 

Earnings in Foreign Currency :

 

 

 

 

Export Earnings

32.831

22.819

N.A.

 

Commission Earnings

0.000

0.000

N.A.

 

Other Earnings

0.000

0.000

N.A.

Total Earnings

32.831

22.819

N.A.

 

 

 

 

Total Imports

268.362

313.296

N.A.

 

 

 

 

Total Expenditure

2234.036

1451.553

NA

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2006

1st Qtr

30.09.2006

2nd Qtr

31.12.2006

3rd Qtr

 Sales Turnover

 509.900

 779.900

 841.700

 Other Income

 2.200

 5.600

 4.200

 Total Income

 512.100

 785.500

 845.900

 Total Expenditure

 430.800

 659.300

 715.400

 Operating Profit

 81.300

 126.200

 130.500

 Interest

 26.400

 48.200

 42.500

 Gross Profit

 54.900

 78.000

 88.000

 Depreciation

 12.100

 12.000

 14.600

 Tax

 4.900

 8.300

 8.700

 Reported PAT

 36.800

 56.300

 62.700

 

Notes

 

200606 Quarter 1

 

Expenditure Includes (Increase) / Decrease in Stocks Rs (12.695) million Consumption of Raw Materials Rs 332.615 million Staff Cost Rs 23.211 million Other Expenses Rs 87.577 million Tax Includes Provision for Current Tax Rs 4.900 million Deferred Tax Rs 1.100 million EPS is Basic & Diluted 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 03 Complaints disposed off during the quarter 03 Complaints unresolved at the end of the quarter Nil 1. The above results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and were thereafter taken on record by the Board of Directors in its meeting held on July 28, 2006. 2. Out of 2% Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) due 2010 amounting to US $ 2.50 million issued by the Company in December, 2005, remaining FCCBs aggregating US $ 1.50 million have been converted into 413785 Equity Shares of face value of Rs 10/- each at a conversion price of Rs 162 per share between April 01, 2006 to June 30, 2006. All these newly allotted Equity Shares, rank pari passu in all respects with the existing paid up Equity Shares of the Company and have resulted in increase in the Paid up Equity Share Capital and Share Premium Account of the Company. 3. The company has further issued Zero Coupon Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB5) due 2011 amounting to US $ 7.50 Million in July 2006 for capital expenditure. 4. The Auditors of the company have carried out the 'Limited Review' of the above financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. 5. Previous Year's figures have been regrouped / rearranged wherever necessary. 6. The Company is primarily engaged in power segment business of Electronic Energy Metering Projects, Hybrid Microcircuits, PCB5 and Resistor Networks, and Other electronic products therefore, the figures shown above relate to that segment.

 

200609 Quarter 2

 

Expenditure Includes (Increase) / Decrease in Stocks Rs 23.597 million Consumption of Raw Materials Rs 512.956 million Staff Cost Rs 32.408 million Other Expenses Rs 90.354 million Tax Includes Provision for Current Tax Rs 8.30 million Deferred Tax Rs 1.40 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 04 Complaints disposed off during the quarter 04 Complaints unresolved at the end of the quarter Nil 1. The above results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and were thereafter taken on record by the Board of Directors in its meeting held on October 17, 2006. 2. The Auditors of the Company have carried out the 'Limited Review' of the above financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. 3. The Company has entered into a joint venture with Mobix to set up a new unit in Brazil to manufacture AMR based electronic energy meters. 4. The Board reviewed the total order book position of worth Rs 4914.00 million including turnkey projects, as on October 01, 2006. 5. Previous Year's figures have been regrouped / rearranged wherever necessary. 6. The Company is primarily engaged in Power Segment Business of Electronic Energy Metering projects, Hybrid Microcircuits, PCB's and Resistor Networks and other electronic products therefore thefigures shown above relate to that segment. 6. The Company is primarily engaged in power segment business of Electronic Energy Metering Projects, Hybnd Microcircuits, PCBs and Resistor Networks, and other electronic products therefore, the figures shown above relate to that segment.

 

200612 Quarter 3

 

Expenditure Includes (Increase) / Decrease in Stocks Rs 3.186 million Consumption of Raw Materials Rs 542.592 million Staff Cost Rs 18.065 million Other Expenses Rs 151.566 million Tax Includes Provision for Current Tax Rs 8.754 million Deferred Tax Rs 2.000 million 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 05 Complaints disposed off during the quarter 05 Complaints unresolved at the end of the quarter Nil 1. The above results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and were thereafter taken on record by the Board of Directors in its meeting held on January 18, 2007. 2. The Auditors of the Company have carried out the 'Limited Review' of the above financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2006. 3. The Board reviewed the total order book position of worth Rs 4700 million including turnkey projects. 4. Land has been acquired by the joint venture (formed by Genus with Mobix) in Brazil to set up a new unit to manufacture AMR based electronic energy meters and further work has been started on the project. 5. Previous Year's figures have been regrouped / rearranged wherever necessary. 6. The Company is primarily engaged in power segment business of Electronic Energy Metering Projects, Hybrid Microcircuits, PCBs and Resistor Networks, and other electronic products therefore, the figures shown above relate to that segment.

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Debt-Equity Ratio

 

1.87

1.54

1.63

Long Term Debt-Equity Ratio

 

0.72

0.44

0.40

Current Ratio

 

1.28

1.23

1.18

TURNOVER RATIOS

 

 

 

 

Fixed Assets

 

5.41

4.45

3.16

Inventory

 

8.93

11.96

10.72

Debtors

 

3.01

3.88

2.22

Interest Cover Ratio

 

3.30

2.83

2.15

Operating Profit Margin(%)

 

12.63

10.49

11.62

Profit Before Interest And Tax Margin(%)

 

10.80

9.14

11.31

Cash Profit Margin(%)

 

8.51

6.52

4.17

Adjusted Net Profit Margin(%)

 

6.68

5.18

3.86

Return On Capital Employed(%)

 

23.30

21.49

18.20

Return On Net Worth(%)

 

46.27

35.91

18.13

 

STOCK PRICES

 

Face Value

Rs. 10/- each

High

Rs. 248.00

Low

Rs. 246.00

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Genus Overseas Electronics Limited, an ISO 9001: 2000 Public Limited Company is a part of the reputed US $100 million Kailash Group. It was founded by Mr. I. C. Agarwal in 1994.

 

Driven by the spirit of innovation, the company is committed to making complex technologies simple and more affordable for consumers. Already a leading name in Hybrid Microcircuits and Electronic Energy Meters in India, the company is today gaining increasing global acceptance, as a Contract Manufacturer of choice, for leading International OEMs.

 

The success of Genus is a fascinating story of innovation and path-breaking product developments. Armed with globally competitive R&D and manufacturing facilities, Genus is a leading company offering turnkey design-to-end-product solutions.

 

Company’s solutions span the following products/services –

 

Electronic Energy Meters

Hybrid Microcircuits

Contract Manufacturing

Energy Management Systems (Intelligent Panel Meters)

Electronic Auto/ Taxi Meters (Fare Meters)

Inverters

Digital Set Top Box

About Company 

 

GENUS OVERSEAS ELECTRONICS LIMITED., an ISO-9001 Company is a Public Limited Concern with an investment of US$ 7 million. The company has been promoted by Kailash Group of Industries having interest in diversified fields, with a group turnover of more than US$ 100 million. 

 

GENUS was established in 1995 in the historic Pink City of India, Jaipur. Company is a leading manufacturer of Thick Film Hybrid Microcircuits in India. Company has three SMT lines dedicated to Contract Manufacturing of PCB Assemblies. The annual plant capacities of Hybrid Microcircuits and PCB Assemblies are 4.50 million square inches and 30 million square inches respectively. The plant produces more than 2.4 million Single Phase and Three Phase Electronic Electricity Meters annually.

 

GENUS has the most modern plant with Class 10,000 and 100,000 clean room work areas. The advanced design software, latest manufacturing equipment and Automatic testing systems ensure highest quality products at competitive prices.


GENUS is now supplying Hybrids to Telecom, Industrial, Defense, Consumer, Automotive, Informatics, Power sectors and for Metering products.


GENUS is engaged in Electronic Manufacturing Services, which besides Contract Manufacturing of SMT/ Through-hole PCB assemblies includes supply of enclosures/ casings and accessories, wherever applicable. The workmanship of PCB Assemblies has been well received by customers both in India and abroad.

 

The strength of GENUS lies in its strong Design and Development team, instrumental in development of Low end ASIC based Electricity Meters to High end Programmable Multi-functional Intelligent Single Phase & Three Phase Meters with in-built advanced security and anti-tamper features. Expertise in Embedded Software ensures that Company’s products are customized as per the specific requirement.

 

GENUS has a fully equipped modern tool room with the latest CAD/CAM software and CNC machines. A qualified team of product designers having rich experience in die and mould design, has enhanced Company’s capabilities of offering customized products in HMC modules, assembled PCBs, Electronic Energy Meter and other Metering Solutions.

 

GENUS is continuously updating its product portfolio with new products and solutions. Recent developments are Digital Taximeter, Pre-Payment Meter, AMR enabled Meters and several Turnkey projects in related areas.

 

GENUS has been accredited with ISO-9001:2000, IECQ, EMC, ISI and C-DOT Certifications. The experience and exposure to international level of excellence has equipped GENUS to face and adapt to the challenges and opportunities emerging in the world today.

 

Product Assurance

The Quality Policy at GENUS emphasizes on offering the best quality products and services confirming to international quality standards, and is accomplished by making every individual responsible for quality.

 

In-House reliability tests are conducted on THERMAL SHOCK, HUMIDITY & BURN -IN chambers to ensure satisfactory performance and quality over the entire product 

 

Recognitions & Certifications

Genus stands committed to exceeding the highest standards of quality stipulated by the leading authorities, both in India and abroad. The following recognitions and certifications (only partial list) bear testimony to the company’s uncompromising quality standards. 

 

First among equals

ISO 9001:2000 certification

• R&D lab recognized by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India

• CDOT approval for Line Card Hybrid & Resistor Networks & Contract Manufacturing

• IECQ for quality of components

• ISI mark for Energy Meters

• ISI mark for Fare Meters

• CE approval for Meters

• EMI / EMC certifications

• ETDC certified Inverters

 

Infrastructure

 

R&D Facilities 

At Genus, Design & Development is all about the perfect balance between constant research, the latest globally proven technologies and hand-picked professionals from diverse specialties. This winning combination of man and machine is evident in the company’s rapid rise over the global horizon.

 

Hardware, software

The company’s strong R&D team is armed with cutting-edge facilities, in its in-house R&D lab, which is recognized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The company’s tool room rivals the world’s best, with advanced CAD / CAM software, CNC machines and automatic test systems. Advanced design software, the latest manufacturing equipments, Class 10, 000 and 1, 00, 000 Clean Room work areas, everything adds up to arm Genus with the unique capability to match global quality, at a competitive price.

 

Genus appoints Gauri Pradhan as brand ambassador

MUMBAI: Genus Overseas, an ISO-9001 Limited company with a group turnover of more than $100 million, has signed on television actor Gauri Pradhan of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi fame as their brand ambassador. Pradhan will endorse the entire range of Genus Sure Sine Wave Super Inverters.

 

She will also feature in Genus’s extensive ad campaign, including an ad film directed by veteran film director Aziz Mirza. Genus has earmarked a mega budget Rs 60 million for the promotion, which includes spends on the print and electronic media and below the line activities. The campaign will kick start by mid March across the country.

 

Genus Sure Sine Wave Inverter is available in 600,800, 1400 VA and higher. The invertors are equipped with the futuristic ASIC technology making them totally safe for running all gadgets including coolers, washing machines, water pumps and refrigerators.

 

Commenting on Pradhan as their choice of brand ambassador, Genus Overseas Electronics Limited chairman and managing director I C Agarwal said, "She is a perfect brand endorser for Genus Inverters as she embodies the spirit of excellence and stands for honesty and high performance, much like the qualities of Genus Sure Sine Wave Inverter."

 

Genus Overseas Electronics Limited has also changed their corporate identity for a more contemporary and innovative look, reflecting the services it provides and the standards it strives to maintain.

 

PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND OPERATIONS

During the year under review, Company has been successful in achieving turnover of Rs.2297.2 Millions with a growth of 51% over the previous year's turnover at Rs. 1520.1 Millions. The net profit after tax for the financial year ended 31st March, 2006 achieved is Rs. 153.4 Millions, which is higher by 95% over Rs. 78.7 Millions reported during the previous financial year 2004-2005.

 

Genus, a part of the Kailash Group, is one of the largest producers of multifunction electronic energy meters. The company also manufactures inverters, taxi meters, hybrid micro-circuits and resistor network and printed circuit boards at its state-of-the art manufacturing facilities at Jaipur, Rajasthan and recently started new unit at Haridwar. It also undertakes turnkey projects in the power distribution sector scaling up its operations from meter to metering where it provide complete solutions to customer. Projects encompass supply and erection of equipments like meter, cable, transformer, pole, panel meter, audit meter, etc., at site.

 

The company is expanding its product range by introducing a series of new products such as AMR based Meter, Transformer, Transmission Pole, Solar Inverter, Digital Signature Receiver, UPS and Inverter accessories in near future.

 

EXPORTS

The export for the year under review was at Rs.32.8 Millions as compared to Rs. 22.8 Millions in the previous year. The Company is exporting its products to U.K. U.S.A. as well as developing counties like Russia, Korea, Singapore, Bangladesh, etc. The demand for Indian electronic products in the international market is constantly increasing due to extensive and satisfactory performance of products. Genus is effectively surviving in the world-class competition and is also ready to face emerging challenges in future. The company made heartening inroads into new market like Iran, France, Jordan, Turkey, Brazil, etc.

 

CAPTIVE WiND POWER PROJECTS

In pursuit of raising dependence on renewable energy resources, Company has increased its wind power generation capacity from 0.35 MW to 1.60 MW at Jaisalmer. As per the arrangement with State Electricity Board, the Company gets power credit at Jaipur plant to the extent of 90% of the power generated at wind farms at Jaisalmer.

 

EXPANSION

In order to keep up the growth story of the Company, the Company has set up a new manufacturing unit at Haridwar, Uttranchal (a tax free zone) with state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with an investment of Rs.250 million for manufacturing of Inverter, Set Top Box, UPS, Electronic Energy Meters, etc. The commercial production of inverters and allied items has commenced from April, 2006. Capex of Rs.97.6 Millions has been incurred upto 31 st March, 2006.

 

 

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT

The Company is primarily engaged in design and production of Electronic Energy Meters (EEMs), Inverters, Hybrid Microcircuits (HMCs), Taxi Meters, Trivector Meters, Resistor Networks, etc. The Company also undertakes turnkey projects in the power distribution sector, which include the detailed design of the system using equipments such as meter, cable, transformer, panel meter, audit meter, pole, etc. These projects involve complete installation, including shop testing, providing engineering drawings, data, operation manual, packing and transportation, receipt, storage, preservation and conservation of equipment at the site, erection, testing and commissioning of all the equipment, reliability tests and performance and guarantee, tests on completion of commissioning; and furnishing of spares, etc.

 

The growth in demand for power in developing economies is generally higher than that of their GDR In India, the ratio of demand growth to GDP growth was 3.06 in the first Plan and peaked at 5.11 during third plan and came down to 1.65 in the eighties. At present, a ratio of around 1.5 is projected. Therefore, in order to support the GDP growth of around 8% per annum, the rate of growth for power supply needs to be over 10% annually. This is evident from the ever increasing demand for the power in the country's vibrant economy leading to a widening gap between the supply and demand. Government has announced many plans for power sector to meet this challenge.

 

The Bharat Nirman Yojana was announced by the UPA government, under which electricity is among the top four priorities. The Prime Minister announced electrification of 125000 villages targeting 23 Millions new rural connections. The Prime Minister restricted free power supplies, hence 25 Millions new rural connection over the next 3 years represents a big market opportunity for Genus.

 

In February 2005, National Electricity Policy (NEP), in compliance with section 3 of the Electricity Act was passed. The policy is in line with the overall direction of reforms. The policy, which is well crafted, covers:

 

o Power to all by 2012

o rural electrification

o Reducing T & D losses

o Better cost recovery and Targeting of subsidies

o Greater power sector participation

o Need for technology in all spheres of the sector.

o Protection of Consumer Interest

 

Honorable  Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh recently launched a new scheme for creating rural electricity infrastructure and completing household electrification named as "Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana Scheme of Rural Electricity Infrastructure and Household Electrification". Since independence so far only about 44% rural households could be given access to electricity and more than one lakh villages are still to be electrified. The new programme involves providing access to electricity for 78 Millions rural households in five years.

 

As per Central Electricity Authority Regulations, 2004 on Installation and Operation of Meters, all existing Electro- Mechanical meters, which fail to meet the requirement of these regulations, shall be replaced in a time framed to be decided by the Appropriate Regulatory Commission.

 

''Power management is a significant component of economic growth. Power distribution losses and in-efficient management at the State Electricity Boards (SEB's) have resulted in huge economic losses for these utilities. Accelerated Power Development & Reforms Programme (APDRP) was set up during 2002-03 for restoring the commercial viability of the distribution Sector. The key dimensions of the scheme relevant for demand of EEM's are:

 

 

Schemes undertaken under APDRP are for renovation and modernization of sub-stations, transmission lines & distribution transformers, augmentation of feeders & transformers, feeder and consumer meters, high voltage distribution system (HVDS), consumer indexing, SCADA, Computerized billing etc.

 

Hence, being tamper proof, accurate and efficient EEM's will be the future choice of energy meters and not the outdated electromechanical meters, which has many limitations. Domestic metering is expected to rise with the growth in housing sector, rural electrification program and replacement of existing electromechanical meters with EEM's will drive the demand for EEM's and Energy Management solution for years to come. Traditional meters will be replaced with new tamper proof electronic energy meters by most of the private utilities.

 

ELECTRONIC ENERGY METER AND TURNKEY PROJECTS IN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

Power is an important infrastructure area for economic growth. The economic development would greatly depend upon a commercially viable power sector that is able to attract fresh investments. However, the financial health of State Electricity Boards (SEB's) becomes a matter of serious concern considering that their losses have reached an alarming level.

 

The commercial losses are mainly due to low metering efficiency, theft and pilferages. Improving metering efficiency, proper energy accounting & auditing and improved billing & collection efficiency may eliminate these losses.

 

Traditionally, Indian Utilities i.e. State Electricity Boards (SEB's) have been using Electromechanical Meters to measure the electricity provided to the consumers both domestic as well as Industrial. Further, in India, vast users have been billed on periodic basis without metering the actual usage of the electricity. The results are obvious; the SEB's are sick and struggling to survive.

 

The distribution loss is one of the major issue Indian Utilities have been facing. The conventional Electromechanical Meters (Ferraris) are not the obvious choice due to its inherent limitations. The simple electromagnetic meter suffers from several problems and that is why EEMs are now replacing them.

 

Requirement of new meters

During 1994 to 2005 the production of electricity meters have gone up from 4.2mn to around 7mn pieces p.a. giving a CAGR of 6% p.a. The demand will continue to grow at this rate due to:

 

• Growth in Housing: The Tenth Five Year Plan estimated a shortage of 22.4 million dwelling units. Thus, in coming 15 - 20 years, 80 - 90 million housing units will have to be constructed. This will generate a demand for new meters to the tune of 5-6 million pieces.

 

Rural Electrification: Rural Electricity Supply Technology Mission was set up in September 2002 with an objective of taking electricity to every household in India by 2012. Government is targeting 10 Millions household to be provided with electricity in this time span. This will drive the demand over and above the growth in urban areas.

 

100% metering: Through APDRR the Government is providing every support to SEB's to undertake 100% metering exercise so that no unit of electricity is utilized without being accounted. Considering the T&D losses of around 40% of SEB's, there is huge potential of new

meters being installed.

 

INVERTER

As power supply situation in most part of the country is unsatisfactory, leading often to blackouts. Market for inverters is thus very strong in both urban as well as rural areas.

 

Genus inverters are manufactured with state-of-the-art technology with many advanced features. Genus inverters are based on DSP Sine Wave Technology, which supplies clean power same as Company gets from the mains supply. They have advanced features like Auto Sense Intelligent Control, which increases life and efficiency of all kinds of batteries as it regulates the current flow as per the condition and requirement of the battery. These inverters safely run all kinds of appliances including air conditioners, water pumps, refrigerators, coolers, washing machines etc. apart from normal fans, lights and television, safely and without any humming noise. They consume less power in comparison to any other inverter and also enhances the battery life. Genus' Inverter currently comes in the range of 600 VA, 800 VA, 1400 VA, 2.5 KVA, 5 KVA & 10 KVA. The introduction of the Genus Sure Sine Wave Super Inverter has received tremendous response from the market place resulting in a strong Distribution/Dealer network for Inverter sales. The "Genus Inverter" brand is now available in all parts of the country. The current size of the market for Inverters is 1.5 Million units a year and the market is growing at a CAGR of 12-14%.

 

SOLAR INVERTER

Genus has already developed grid interactive solar inverters. Solar inverters being renewable sources of energy is of great importance to company’s future growth, as the World in future will increasingly depend on solar energy. Genus has taken lead in this direction.

 

UPS

Company’s development of UPS of various KVA capacities is now complete. Company has plans to launch these products in near future. UPS will add higher value to their product range. As more and more mission critical applications (viz. banks, call ' centres, large offices, companies, complexes, aviation, etc.), where power off condition of even one millisecond is intolerable, use of UPS is almost mandatory. This provides tremendous growth possibilities for us.

 

SEGMENT WISE AND PRODUCT WISE PERFORMANCE

The Company is primarily engaged in power segment business of Electronic Energy Metering Projects, Taxi Meters, Hybrid Microcircuits, Resistor Networks and other electronic products. During the year under report, company has achieved an excellent performance, making another landmark as turnover of the Company touches Rs.2290 Millions. The turnover of the Company has increased by 51% over previous year. Net profit hit an all time high at Rs. 153.4 Millions, up by 95%.

 

During the year, the Company put emphasis on it's turnkey project business, which contributed almost 34% to the performance. About 38% of total turnover of the Company was from Electronic Energy Meters, whereas Taxi Meters, Hybrid Micro Circuits, Printed Circuit Boards, Resistor Networks, Inverters, accessories and Job works (PCB assembly) contributed 28%, collectively.

 

During the year under report, the company has also done well on export front as compared to previous year and achieved a turnover of Rs.32.8 Millions as compared to Rs. 22.8 Millions in the previous year.

 

SECURED LOANS

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Term Loan

 

 

From Bank and Financial Institutions

134.424

84.158

Working Capital Loans

 

 

From banks

517.706

263.266

Loans against Pledge of fixed deposits

33.910

17.640

Loans against hypothecation of vehicles

15.513

14.546

 

Notes

 

I. Term loan referred above, to the extent of Rs. 0.858 Millions (Previous year Rs. 2.469 Millions) from Bank of Baroda is secured by equitable mortgage on all the immovable properties of the Jaipur unit of

i the company (excluding the assets financed by industrial Development Bank of India and Bank of Baroda itself on exclusive charge basis ) by way of deposit of title deeds and hypothecation

of moveable plant and machinery and other fixed assets; Rs. 19.753 Millions (Previous year Rs. 30.214 Millions) from Industrial Development Bank of India Limited is secured by hypothecation of equipments exclusively financed by IDBI, mortgage of the property of K.C. Electrometers and negative lien on the FD of Rs. 1 Millions and Rs. 48.210 Millions ( Previous year Rs. 51.475 Millions) from Bank of Baroda is secured by hypothecation of equipments exclusively financed by BOB. The Term loans are further secured by personal guarantees of some of the directors and others.

 

2 Term loan of Rs. 65.602 Millions (Previous year Rs. Nil) from State Bank of Indore and IDBI Bank Limited is secured by equitable mortgage on all the immovable properties of the Haridwar unit of the company; hypothecation of moveable plant and machinery and other fixed assets of the unit and personal guarantees of some of the directors of the company.

 

3 Working capital loans under consortium arrangement from Bank of Baroda, State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank are secured by way of hypothecation of stocks and book debts of the company both present and future, charge on the entire unencumbered fixed assets of the company, collateral security by way of equitable mortgage of 4 immovable properties of

 

UNSECURED LOANS

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Inter corporate Deposits

18.500

52.310

From Others

225.546

11.586

 

244.046

63.896

 

Fixed Assets

 


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.44.22

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.51

Euro

1

Rs.58.03

 

 

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

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--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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