MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

04.05.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

FUTURE GROUP – PANTALOON RETAIL (INDIA) LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Knowledge House, Shyam Nagar, Off Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link . Road, Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai 400060

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.06.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

12.10.1987

 

 

CIN No.:

U99999MH1987PTC044954

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-44954

 

 

TAN No.:

(Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.)

MUMP16929D / CALP06339E

 

 

PAN No.:

(Permanent Account No.)

AAACP6317L

 

 

Legal Form :

It is a Public Limited Liability Company.  The company's shares are listed on the Stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

The company engaged in manufacturing of Trousers of Synthetic Fibers, Shirts of Man-made Fibers and Woven Fabrics of Synthetic Staple Fibers

 

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 21000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established and reputed company in retail chain stores industry. The company is progressing very well. Trade relations are reported as fair. Business is active. Payments are always correct and as per commitments.

 

The company can be considered good for any normal business dealings.

 

                                                                     LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office /

Corporate Office :

Knowledge House, Shyam Nagar, Off Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link . Road, Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai 400060

Tel. No.:

91-22-56442200

Fax No.:

91-22-56442201

Website :

http://www.pantaloon.com

 

 

Plant :

G-6, MIDC, Tarapur, District Thane, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Locations :

1. Big Bazaar Kolkata ( VIP Road) 

  Address: Parvati   Vihar, 52/6   V.I.P.Road,   Baguihati,   Kolkata

  Phone no.  91-33-25703651 / 3655

  Store Opening Date   11 Oct 2001

  Space :  25,000 - 30,000 sq.ft.

 

2.  Big Bazaar Abid's Hyderabad

  Address  Maheshwari Palace Mall, Palace Talkies Compound, #4-1- 833, Abids,   Hyderabad

  Phone no.  91-40- 4758385/ 8376/ 8377 / 8378

  Store Opening Date   14 Oct 2001

  Space  43,500 - 60200sq.ft.

 

 

3.  Big Bazaar Bangalore:

  Address Salapuria Towers,#22 , Koramangala   Industrial   Layout, Hosur Road, Bangalore.

  Phone no.  91-80- 25520889/25520751

  Store Opening Date  8 Nov 2001

  Space  36,000 sq.ft.

 

 4.  Big Bazaar Mumbai (Lower Parel)

  Address  Phoenix Mills Compound, 462, Senapati   Bapat Road, Lower Parel,  Mumbai-400 013.

  Phone no.  91-22- 56626703 - 4

  Store Opening Date   13 July 2002

  Space  40,000 sq.ft.

 

 5.  Big Bazaar Mulund (Mumbai)

  Address  C/O Runwal Arcade, Opp Richardson   Factory,    LBS Marg, Near Mulund(West),  Mumbai 400 080

  Phone no.  91-22- 55550606

  Store Opening Date  19 April 2003

  Space   56,000 sq.ft.

 

6.  Big Bazaar Gurgaon

Address: C/O Sahara India Commercial Corporation Limited., Sahara Mall, Main Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Gurgaon. Haryana.

Phone no. 91-124- 5003330

Store Opening Date  1 June 2003

Space : 45,000 sq.ft

 

 

7.  Big Bazaar Nagpur

Address: Landmark Dhantoli Wadi Road, Nagpur

Phone no. 91-95712- 25620201

Store Opening Date  18 Oct 2003

Space : 48,600 sq.ft.

 

 

8.  Big Bazaar Ahmedabad

Address: Rudra Point, Near Isckon Temple, Gandhi Nagar-Sarkhej Highway, Ahmedabad.

Phone no. 91-79- 55305300

Store Opening Date  21 Feb 2004

Space : 55,000 sq.ft.

 

 

9. Big Bazaar Bhubaneswar: 

Address: Forum, 89, Kharavelnagar, Unit-III, Bhubaneswar-751001, Orissa.

Phone no. 91-674- 3217780.

Store Opening Date  27 March 2004

Space : 40,000 sq.ft.

 

 

10.  Big Bazaar Nasik

  Address The Zone, College Road, Nasik 422 005

  Phone no.  91-253- 2318218 - 28

  Store Opening Date  19 June 2004

  Space  26,000 sq.ft.

 

 

11.  Big Bazaar Kolkata(Hiland Park)

  Address  The Metropolis, 6 Hiland Park, 1925 Chakgaria, P.S.Jadavpur, Kolkata.

  Store Opening Date  4th December 2004

  Space 26,000 sq. ft.

 

12.  Big Bazaar Ahmedabad (Kankaria)

  Address  Ahmedabad City Mall, New Cotton Mills   Compound, Outside Raipur Gate, Opp.   Arya Seva Samaj Hall, Kankaria Road,   Ahmedabad.

  Store Opening Date  24th Dec 2004

  Space  80,000 sq. ft.

 

  13.  Big Bazaar Gaziabad(EDM)

  Address  EDM, Plot No .1 Kaushambi, Gaziabad

  Phone no.  91-120 3001300/301

  Store Opening Date  25th Dec 2004

  Space  60,000 sq. ft.

 

 

14.  Big Bazaar Durgapur

  Address  Durgapur City Centre, Durgapur.   Pin - 713216

  Phone no.  91-95343-2543021

  Store Opening Date  5th April 2005

  Space  16,000 sq.ft.

 

 

15.  Big Bazaar Kandivali

Address :Growel Plaza, Akurli Road,Off Western Express Highway, Kandivali(E) Mumbai-400101

Phone no.  

Store Opening Date May 14, 2005

 Space 65,000 sq.ft.

 

  16.  Big Bazaar -Lake City Mall (Thane)

  Address  Lake City Mall (Thane), Kapurbawdi Junction ,Ghodbunder Road, Thane (W), Mumbai-400080

  Phone no. 91-22-2542 6644

 Store Opening Date  May 14, 2005   

Space 50,000 sq.ft.

  

17.  Big Bazaar Banshankari

  Address  92/9, 80 Feet Road, BSK III Stage, Kathariguppa, Banshankari Bangalore 560085

  Phone no.  91-80-5514 9000

 Store Opening Date  June 24, 2005

  Space 94,120 sq. ft.

 

18.  Big Bazaar Sangli

  Address  New Pride Multiplex Near CircuitHouse, Madhav Nagar Road  Vakharbhag, Sangli 416416,
Bangalore 560085

  Phone no.  91-233-262 4141

 Store Opening Date  June 29, 2005

  Space 28,000 sq. ft.

 

  19.  Big Bazaar Inderlok

  Address  Metro Mall, Inderlok, Delhi

  Phone no.  

 Store Opening Date  July 1, 2005

  Space 29,700 sq. ft.

 

20.  Big Bazaar Lucknow

  Address  Sahar Ganj, Shahnajaf Road Hazratganj, Lucknow

  Phone no.  

 Store Opening Date  Nov 17, 2005

  Space 60,000 sq ft

 

 

21.  Big Bazaar Indore

  Address  Treasure Island ,11 Tukoganj Main Road, Indore 452001

  Phone no. 91-731-3011300

 Store Opening Date  Dec 23, 2005

  Space 50,000 sq ft

 

  22.  Big Bazaar Pune

  Address  Fun n Shop Building , Fatima Nagar, Solapur Road, Pune

 Phone no. 91-20-5642 0500

 Store Opening Date  Dec 17, 2005

  Space 36,000 sq ft

 

  23.  Big Bazaar Vizag

  Address GV Manor, Beside Sangam Sharat Theatre, Station Road Dwarkanagar, Vishakapatnam 533016

  Phone no.

 Store Opening Date  October 5, 2005

Space 47,000 sq ft

 

24.  Big Bazaar Pune

  Address  Netaji Subhash Place, Metro Station, Ansal MGF Metro Plaza Wazirpur 110034

 Phone no. 91-11 -3952 8244

 Store Opening Date July 22, 2005

  Space 35,000 sq ft

 

  25.  Big Bazaar at Citi Gold Multiplex, Ahmedabad

  Address Citi Gold Multiplex, Bapu Nagar, Ahmedabad

  Phone no. : 

 Store Opening Date  : April 14, 2006

  Space : 30,000 sq ft

 

 

26.  Big Bazaar at Star & Sitara at Banshankari, Bangalore

  Address Big Bazaar, 3rd Flr, Banshankari, Banglore

  Phone no.  

 Store Opening Date  April 20, 2006

  Space 30,000 sq ft

 

27.  Big Bazaar at Bharat Mall, Mangalore

  Address Bharath Mall, Kodialbail Village
Bejai, Mangalore

  Phone no.

  Store Opening Date  April 22, 2006

  Space 6,715 sq ft

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Kishore Biyani

Designation :

Managing Director

Date of Birth/Age :

45 years

Qualification :

B.Com, PGD in marketing

Experience :

25 Years

Date of Appointment :

01/06/1991

 

 

Name :

Mr. Gopikishan Biyani

Designation :

Wholetime Director

Date of Birth/Age :

60 Years

Qualification :

B. Com

Experience :

29 Years

Date of Appointment :

01/06/1991

 

 

Name :

Mr. Shailesh Harfbhakti

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. S. Doreswamy

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Dr. Darlie Koshy

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Anil Harish

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Ms. Anju Poddar

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Ms. Bala Deshpande

Designation :

Nominee Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Shiraj Dej

Designation :

Company secretary

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rakesh Biyani

Designation :

Wholetime Director

Date of Birth/Age :

33 Years

Qualification :

B. Com

Experience :

11 Years

Date of Appointment :

01/04/1997

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ved Prakash Arya

Designation :

Director - Operations & Chief Operating Officer

Date of Birth/Age :

35 Years

Qualification :

BE, MBA

Experience :

10 Years

Date of Appointment :

29/03/2004

 

 

Name :

Mr. Chinar S. Deshpande

Designation :

Chief Information Technology

Date of Birth/Age :

36 Years

Qualification :

BE, MBA, MS

Experience :

12 Years

Date of Appointment :

17/05/2004

Last Employment: 

Dodsal Private Limited.

 

 

Name :

Mr. Krishnakant Rathi

Designation :

Head Risk Management and Finance

Date of Birth/Age :

43 Years

Qualification :

ACA, ACS

Experience :

20 Years

Date of Appointment :

17/01/2005

Last Employment: 

H and R Johnson India Limited

 

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

Promoters & their Relatives

11894906

44.24

Mutual Funds

1736353

6.46

Banks, Financial Institutions

67928

0.25

Foreign Institutional Investors

7595216

28.25

Non Resident Indians & OCBs

108713

0.40

Indian Companies

1900342

7.07

Indian Public

3578250

13.31

Clearing Members

2913

0.01

Total

26884621

100.00

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

The company engaged in manufacturing of Trousers of Synthetic Fibers, Shirts of Man-made Fibers and Woven Fabrics of Synthetic Staple Fibers

 

 

Products :

Item Code No.(ITC Code)

Product Description

620343

Trousers of Synthetic Fibers

520530

Shirts of Man-made Fibers

521211

Woven Fabrics of Synthetic Staple Fibers

 

 

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

Unit

Licensed Capacity

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Apparels

Nos. in Millions

NA

373

Stitching Machines

313.9

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

Bankers :

Ø       Bank of India

Ø       UTI Bank Limited

Ø       Syndicate Bank

Ø       Oriental Bank of Commerce

Ø       Andhra Bank

Ø       UCO Bank

Ø       Corporation Bank

Ø       HDFC Bank Limited

Ø       IDBI Bank Limited

Ø       State Bank of Travancore

 

 

Facilities :

SECURED LOANS

(Rs in Millions)

(1) Term Loans

 

a) Foreign Currency Loans

 

From Banks

37.117

-From Financial Institutions

56.759

b) External Commercial Borrowings

230.400

c) Rupee Loans

0.000

From Banks

2289.513

From Financial Institutions and Others

0.000

(2) Working Capital Loans From Banks

 

Foreign Currency Loans

57.892

Rupee Loan

1207.519

Commercial Paper

400.000

(3) Hire Purchase

1.756

 

 

UNSECURED LOANS

 

Short Term Loans from Banks

1732.855

Public Deposits

0.049

 

 

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Good

 

 

Auditors :

NGS and Company

Chartered Accountants

 

 

Advocates and Solicitors:

Haresh Jagtiani & Associates

 

 

 

Associates :

1. Pantaloon Industries Limited

2. Indus League Clothing Limited

3. KB Mall Management Company Limited

4. PFH Entertainment Limited

5. Manz Retail Private Limited

6. Idiom Design & Consulting Limited

7. Nishta Mall Management Company Private Limited

8. Niyaman Mall Management Company Private Limited

9. Acute Realty Private Limited

10. Dhruv Synthetics Private Limited

11. Anchor Malls Private Limited

12. Varnish Trading Private Limited

13. Bansi Silk Mills

14. Bartraya Mall Management Company Private Limited

15. Unique Malls Private Limited

16. BLB Mall Management Company Private Limited

17. ESES Commercials Private Limited

18. Bansi Mall Management Company Private Limited

19. Ojas Mall Management Company Private Limited

20. Suhani Mall Management Company Private Limited

 

 

Subsidiaries:

1. Home Solutions Retail (India) Limited

2. Pantaloon Food Product (India) Limited

3. Pan India Restaurant Limited

4. KB Infin Private Limited

5. FootMart Retail (India) Limited

6. Future Media India Limited

7. Convergem Retail (India) Limited

8. Future Logistic Solutions Limited

9. Myra Mall Management Company Private Limited

10. CIG Infrastructure Private Limited

11. Ambit Investments Advisory Company Limited

12. Indivision Investments Advisors Limited

13. KSHITIJ Investment Advisory Company Limited

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

35000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/-each.

Rs. 350.000 Millions

 

Issued Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

26887081

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/-each.

Rs. 268.870 Millions

 

Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

26884621

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/-each.

Rs. 268.846 Millions

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

30.06.2006

30.06.2005

30.06.2004

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

268.846

219.977

191.374

2] Share Application Money

0.000

30.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

5000.154

1965.275

757.529

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

5269.000

2215.252

948.903

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

4280.956

2561.700

2147.606

2] 10%Unsecured Fully Convertible Debenture

0.000

0.000

213.547

3] Unsecured Loans

1732.904

300.379

0.082

TOTAL BORROWING

6013.860

2862.079

2361.235

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

279.151

130.436

60.301

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

11562.011

5207.767

3370.439

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

3094.276

2137.417

1603.879

Capital work-in-progress

860.636

157.916

144.414

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

1406.157

319.155

52.623

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 
Inventories
5070.222
2759.256

1575.974

 
Sundry Debtors
170.292
123.066

175.842

 
Cash & Bank Balances
217.699
215.004

138.476

 
Other Current Assets
10.910
4.608

0.000

 
Loans & Advances
3355.014
936.800

409.543

Total Current Assets
8824.137
4038.734

2299.835

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS
 
 

 

 
Current Liabilities
2298.162
1264.744

664.822

 
Provisions
325.033
183.471

69.491

Total Current Liabilities
2623.195
1448.215

734.313

Net Current Assets
6200.942
2590.519

1565.522

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

2.760

4.001

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

11562.011

5207.767

3370.439

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2006

30.06.2005

30.06.2004

Sales Turnover

18677.705

10527.968

6596.395

Other Income

42.018

30.542

 

Total Income

18719.723

10558.510

6596.395

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

918.968

531.207

244.119

Provision for Taxation

277.393

145.697

46.333

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

641.575

385.510

197.786

 

 

 

 

Total Earnings

354.711

260.440

115.322

 

 

 

 

Imports :

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

26.178

17.307

 

 

Stores & Spares

0.581

0.592

131.946

 

Capital Goods

65.203

86.841

 

 

Others

40.068

79.708

 

Total Imports

132.030

184.448

131.946

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Manufacturing Expenses

3702.329

2109.777

 

 

Raw Material Consumed

12434.280

7003.085

 

 

Salaries, Wages, Bonus, etc.

1120.737

506.542

6352.276

 

Finance Charges

335.248

274.566

 

 

Depreciation & Amortization

208.161

133.333

 

Total Expenditure

17800.755

10027.303

6352.276

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.09.2006

(1st Quarter)

31.12.2006

(2nd Quarter)

31.03.2007

(3rd Quarter)

 Sales Turnover

 6033.7

 7526.900

 8610.500

 Other Income

 355.4

 377.600

 9.400

 Total Income

 6389.1

 7904.500

 8619.900

 Total Expenditure

 5618.2

 6956.700

 8007.700

 Operating Profit

 770.9

 947.800

 612.200

 Interest

 124.6

 207.300

 228.900

 Gross Profit

 646.3

 740.500

 383.300

 Depreciation

 67.0

 82.300

 93.300

 Tax

 80.2

 135.000

 64.200

 Reported PAT

 386.4

 439.700

 187.200

 

200609 Quarter 1

 

Notes:

 

1. The above results have been reviewed by the Audit Committee along with the Limited Review Report given by Statutory Auditor's and taken on record by the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 27th October,2006. 2. 'Big Bazaar' stores at Minerva Complex-Ambala, Pacific Mall-Agra, Old Madras Road-Bangalore were opened on 05/07/2006, 15/09/2006 and 22/09/2006 respectively. 'Food Bazaar' at Maruti Mall-Bhubaneshwar, Sapna Sangeeta Mall- Indore were opened on 24/07/06 and 01/09/06. 'Pantaloons' at West Gate Mall, Rajouri Garden-Delhi was opened on 24/08/06.'Depot' at Treasure Island-Indore was opened on 02/08/2006.'Health Village' at 10 Acres Ahmedabad was opened on 09/09/2006. 3. The company had raised Rs. 2239.400 Millions through issue of shares on right basis and out of the said amount Rs. 2128.500 Millions has been deployed towards funding for setting up of new stores/ warehouses, renovation of existing stores/warehouses, expansion/upgradation of IT systems, investments in subsidiaries and payment of issue expenses as per objects to the issue mentioned in the letter of offer. Balance amount is being utilised in due course. 4) 'Other Income' includes 'Profit on sale of Investment' of Rs 338 Millions. 5) Paid up share capital of the Company has increased from Rs. 268846210/- to Rs. 268847810/- due to allotment of 160 shares to the shareholders whose entitlement were kept under abeyance in the Rights issue. 6) There were no investor complaints at the beginning of the quarter. A total of 53 complaints were received during the quarter ended 30th September, 2006 which were resolved. There are no complaints at the end of the quarter. 7) Figures for the previous year have been re-arranged and re-grouped wherever necessary.

 

200612 Quarter 2

 

Notes

 

Expenditure Includes (Increase)/Decrease in Stock in Trade Rs (977.603) million Consumption of Raw Materials/Cost of finished goods Rs 6080.558 million Staff Cost Rs 490.936 million Other Expenditure Rs 1362.792 million Tax Includes Provision for Fringe Benefit Tax Rs 4.508 million Current Tax Rs 130.534 million Deferred Tax Rs 83.479 million EPS is Basic 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 81 Complaints disposed off during the quarter 81 Complaints unresolved at the end of the quarter Nil 1. The above results have been reviewed by the Audit Committee along with the Limited Review Report and taken on record by the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on January 25, 2007. 2. 'Big Bazaar' stores at Nagpur Mumbai Central, Haldia, Allahbad, Coimbatore Ahmedabad, Surat Chennai and Hyderabad were opened on October 05, 2006, October 18, 2006, October 19, 2006 , November 11, 2006, November 11, 2006,, November 12, 2006, November 24, 2006, December 30, 2006 and December 30, 2006 respectively. Stand alone 'Food Bazaar' stores were opened at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Secunderabad on October 21, 2006, December 27, 2006 and December 24, 2006 respectively. 'Brand Factory' stores were opened at Bangalore and Hyderabad on October 06, 2006 and November 01, 2006 respectively. 'Pantaloons' stores were opened at Mumbai Central, Delhi on October 18, 2006 and November 24, 2006 respectively. Stand alone all stores was opened at Mumbai Central on October 18, 2006. Stand alone 'Depot' stores were opened at Mumbai Central and Delhi on October 18, 2006 and November 24, 2006 respectively. 'Big Bazaar Wholesale Club' was opened at Ahmedabad on December 01, 2006. 'Top 10' Stores was opened at Mumbai Central on December 01, 2006. Stand alone 'Health Village' was opened at Mumbai central on December 24, 2006. 3. On December 19, 2006 the Company has sub divided one Equity share of the face value of Rs 10/- each to five equity shares of RS 2/- each and EPS is calculated and reported accordingly. 4. Other income for the current quarter includes Profit and Loss investment of Rs 373.20 million. 5. During the quarter Paid up equity share capital of the Company has increased from Rs 268847810/- to Rs 281377930/- due to allotment of 6265060 equity shares of Rs 2/- each at a premium of Rs 413/- per share to Qualified Institutional Buyers under Chapter XIII-A of Securities & Exchange Board of India (Disclosure & Investor Protection) Guidelines 2000. 6. The company had raised Rs 2239.40 million through issue of shares on right basis and the said amount has been deployed towards funding for setting up of new stores / warehouses, renovation of existing stores / warehouses, expansion / up gradation of IT systems, investments in subsidiaries and payment of issue expenses as per objects to the issue mentioned in the letter of offer. 7. Figures for the previous year have been re-arranged and re-grouped wherever necessary.

 

200703 Quarter 3

 

Notes

 

Expenditure Includes (Increase)/Decrease in Stock in Trade Rs (958.296) million Consumption of Raw Materials/Cost of finished goods Rs 6767.122 million Staff Cost Rs 536.628 million Other Expenditure Rs 1662.263 million Tax Includes Provision for Fringe Benefit Tax Rs 5.508 million Current Tax Rs 58.695 million Deferred Tax Rs 38.585 million EPS is Basic Status of Investor Complaints for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 Complaints Pending at the beginning of the quarter Nil Complaints Received during the quarter 88 Complaints disposed off during the quarter 88 Complaints unresolved at the end of the quarter Nil 1. The above results have been reviewed by the Audit Committee alongwith the Limited Review given by Statutory Auditors and taken on record by the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on April 27, 2007. 2. Pantaloon - Magastore were opened at Chennai, Kolkatta, Bangalore, Noida, Surat and Banglore on March 09, 2007, March 17, 2007, March 19, 2007, March 19, 2007, March 29, 2007, and March 31, 2007, respectively. 'Big bazaar' were opened at Panipat, Banglore, Pune Cochin, Bangalore and Noida on April 04, 2007, April 13, 2007, February 14, 2007, February 17, 2007, March 03, 2007 and March 19, 2007 respectively. 'Independent Food Bazaar' were opened at Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkatta on January 24, 2007, February 10, 2007 March 17, 2007 Central was opened at Baroda on January 04, 2007 'Independent Depot was opened at Bangalore on March 24, 2007. 'Brand Factory' was opened at Ahmedabad on March 09, 2007. 3. Figures for the previous year have been re-arranged and re-grouped wherever necessary.

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2006

30.06.2005

30.06.2004

Debt-Equity Ratio

1.19

1.67

1.36

Long Term Debt-Equity Ratio

0.62

1.18

0.96

Current Ratio

1.46

1.60

1.50

TURNOVER RATIOS

 

 

 

Fixed Assets

6.35

4.98

3.10

Inventory

5.01

5.01

4.84

Debtors

133.66

72.61

33.00

Interest Cover Ratio

3.66

2.88

2.00

Operating Profit Margin(%)

7.51

8.72

8.75

Profit Before Interest And Tax Margin(%)

6.45

7.49

7.41

Cash Profit Margin(%)

4.33

4.78

4.34

Adjusted Net Profit Margin(%)

3.27

3.55

3.00

Return On Capital Employed(%)

15.49

19.47

14.77

Return On Net Worth(%)

17.21

24.60

14.11

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Fixed Assets

 

Ø       Land

Ø       Leasehold Land

Ø       Building

Ø       Plant & Machinery

Ø       Office Equipments

Ø       Computer Owned

Ø       Computer Leased

Ø       Furniture & Fittings

Ø       Electrical Installation

Ø       Vehicles

Ø       Air Conditioner

Ø       Generator

Ø       Delivery Van

 

The Company is not required to obtain License under Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, and therefore licensed capacity is not applicable.

 

The Company having dealt in a large number of products in several locations, the information required in terms of Schedule VI of the Companies Act in respect of value of the products sold has been drawn up in respect of major items namely Apparels and Household Items. The other items have been grouped together as sales value in respect of each product is not practical to ascertain.

 

Big Bazaar

 

Big Bazaar is a chain of shopping malls in India, owned by the Pantaloon Group and which work on Wal-Mart type economies of scale. They have had considerable success in many Indian cities and small towns.

 

In 2003 the workers at one of its outlets in a store in Mulund, A Mumbai suburb caught a man shoplifting. It was alleged that the man was bashed after having been caught stealing a razor worth Rs.80 (less than $2). The man died shortly afterwards.

 

Big Bazaar of Hyderabad is located at MPM Mall, Abids, Opp. GPO, Hyderabad 5000001. Tel.:24758376 This is a discount type department store. They have everything from household appliances to clothing, toys, gifts, etc... It is very similar to the large discount chain stores found in America. It also seems to have special volume purchase items that may not always be available. It appears to be a local favorite with durable comsumer goods and decoration goods of mass produce quality. A place where a local may buy a new lunch box or clothing. It is set inside a large complex that may include multiple building combined into a central court yard. It is difficult to distinguish building boundries. Lining the courtyard and embedded inside and outside of the courtyard a vast assortment of small shops exist. These shops are varied from open faced sunglass or watch venders to glass fronted specialty shops. One fine jewelery store is located inside and is the jewelry department. A costume jewelery store is found outside and is a separate business. Thus everything from very inexpensive trinkets to fine gold and precious stones, including diamonds, can be found within and around the BIG BAZAAR. As everywhere in Hyderabad, pearl shops abound. This is an older location so the atmosphere is not sparkling clean or new. It may be classified as a local's shopping area. There are food venders present. It is not a bazaar in the strict manner of the open street or open grounds bazaar but price negotiations or haggling may be acceptable, especially in jewelry shops. Having someone local accompany you to engage in the bartering is recommended. From a foreigner's perspective, it appears that questioning the workmanship and quality is part of the negotiation. The surrounding streets are lined with small shops. Most of the shops along the street appear to be well groomed and lighted and comfortable. The outside appearance and surroundings may be less attractive. The local area is classified as an older portion of town and during times of cultural or religious tension, it is not recommended to visit the older areas. Given the co-existance of Hindu and Muslim peoples of the area a small event may turn riotous very quickly in such situations

 

External links

 

Pantaloon Group

Big Bazaar

 

Pantaloon Retail India Limited made Its foray into the retail industry by launching its flagship brand Pantaloons which is today one of the largest retails store claims in the country. The emphasis here was primarily apparel and lifestyle products.

 

With Big Bazar, Pantaloon promise more for  less addressing  a winder range of product lines which are of interest to the mass market.  The high service levels good ambience and implicit guarantees make shopping at Big Bazar a worry free experience. Essentially this hypermarket concept it well on it’s way to changing the very face of the Indian retelling industry.   

 

What's in store for you at Big Bazaar?


1,70,000 products at 6- 60 % discount.


At Big Bazaar, you will get : A wide range of products at 6 – 60 % lower than the corresponding market price, coupled with an international shopping experience.

If you deal in the categories mentioned there's a big deal of success for you.  

 

Apparel and Accessories for Men , Women and Children.

Baby Accessories.

Cosmetics

Crockery

Dress Materials Suiting & Shirting

Electrical Accessories

Electronics

Footwear

Toys

Home Textiles

Home Needs

Household Appliances

Household Plastics

Hardware
Home Decor

Luggage
Linens
Sarees
Stationery
Utensils & Utilities

 

EXPANSION PLANS

 

The company has drawn up an aggressive expansion plan for the future. Total retail space at the end of 2004-05 stood at over 1.9 million square feet with around 1 million square feet being added in the year under review. The company will further step up the pace of expansion and based on the space currently signed, expects 3.5 million square feet to be operational by June 2006 and 7 million square feet by June 2007

 

LINE OF BUSINESS –

 

Fashion Comprising cose to 50 per cent of the total revenues of the company, fashion continues to be the strength of Pantaloon. The antecedents of the company lie in garment manufacturing and it is the ability to understand the fashion business backed by years of experience that has been a key differentiator for Pantaloon. This knowledge has enabled the company to come up with a robust private label programme. Private labels have a crucial role to play for any retailer and especially so for a fashion chain. Having its own labels allows the company more control and flexibility in determining style, fashion, fabric and inventory. And ultimately, private labels help in achieving better margins. Pantaloon has over the years been able to create, develop and sustain a large number of its own labels, targeting men, women, kids and infants at different price points. These have created a strong equity for the company and Pantaloon stores today are known for differentiated products but with a value-formoney proposition. The company reaches out to customers in the lifestyle segment, through Pantaloons and Central and in the value segment through Big Bazaar and Fashion Station.

 

Category Performance

 

The various launches under different categories in Pantaloons stores have been described below.

 

MEN'S

 

The category witnessed the addition of ethnic and party wear to a strong existing western wear collection. The company was able to capitalize on the trend of differentiated dressing for diverse occasions. The category witnessed the following initiatives: Men's Formats

 

JOHN MILLER

 

By periodically introducing technically superior products at competitive price points, the John Miller label as an executive attire brand was strengthened further this year.

LOMBARD

 

Lombard is usually associated with cassic English formalwear with special focus given to fine tailoring. The collection under this label has been upgraded resulting in a sharper brand identity. Lombard's summer range emphasized 100% linen shirts and a new tailored fit was introduced for customers desiring a slimmer look. The brand was extended to ties, watches and sunglasses. Men's Casuals, party & ethnic wear

 

BARE DENIM

 

Bare Denim; one of the most successful private brands was repositioned to target the fashion conscious 18-35 year age segment. The selection now includes fashion forward denims with contemporary fits In order to meet the fast growing demand for party and evening wear, Pantaloons introduced club and lounge wear through the 'F' brand. Products include shirts, t-Shirts and trousers and cater to the party going 16 to 30 year age segment.

 

Akkriti Men's ethnic wear is undergoing a renaissance helped by the exposure through films and television soaps. To meet this demand Pantaloons extended its popular women's ethnic wear brand akkriti to include men's wear as well. Men's Knits

 

AJILE

 

Ajile was re-launched with the objective of making it a trendy sports wear label for both men and women.

 

LADIES

 

The category was dominated by the demand for western formal wear for both work and leisure. The company has two strong brands in this space, Honey - for young women and Annabelle - for mature women. Ethnic wear found favour for the corporate look as well as for evening and leisurewear. Mix-nmatch was also a popular trend. The rising awareness for fitness resulted in a strong demand for sports wear and the existing sports private label Ajile was successfully extended to cover women. The other milestones for this category in 

 

REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE

 

During the year, the company recorded growth in both topline as well as bottom line. Income from operations went up from Rs. 10527.968 millions in 2004-05 to Rs. 18677.705 millions in 2005-06 recording a growth of 77v41 percent.

 

PBDIT stood at Rs.1462.377 millions in 2005-06, an increase of 55.72 percent over the preceding year. PAT for 2005-06 was Rs. 641.575 millions, an increase of 66.42 percent over 2004-05.

 

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

 

Home Solutions Retail (India) Limited

 

Home Solutions Retail (India) Limited was incorporated to offer solutions in home retailing The company offers everything and anything a consumer would need to make a home. The key product categories are consumer durable & electronics (CDE), furniture, home furnishing & decor, home improvement and home services. The company has 100% stake in Home Solutions Retail (India) Limited. The company during the year ended 2005-2006 has achieved the operational income of Rs.6,373.40 Millions and has incurred the loss to the tune of Rs.57.927 Millions.

 

Pantaloon Food Product (India) Limited

 

Pantaloon Food Product (India) Limited was incorporated with the object of sourcing and backward integration of food business of the company. The company has sourcing and distribution bases at all key cities across the country. The company has 100% stake in Pantaloon Food Product (India) Limited. During the year ended 2005-2006, the company registered income from operations amounting to Rs 543.083 Millions and profit after tax is Rs 74.400 Millions.

 

FootMart Retail (India) Limited

 

Foot Mart Retail India Limited is 51% subsidiary company operating in Footwear retail space. Liberty Shoes Limited, a leading footwear manufacturing and distribution company holds other 49% stake in the company. The company operates footwear retail format Shoe Factory in value retailing and is also launching retail format in lifestyle segment. The company has been operational from 17th November 2005

and has registered income of Rs.2.079 millions. Loss incurred during the period amounts to Rs.6.273 millions.

 

PAN India Restaurants Limited

 

The main business of PAN India Restaurants Limited is to carry on the business of quick service restaurants and food courts through restaurants, food court, hotels, eating house etc. The company operates food on go retail format Chamosa and Food Stop. The company has 98.46 % stake in PAN India Restaurants Limited. The company has registered the profit of 0.043 millions on the turnover of Rs 5.887 millions.

 

Future Media (India) Limited.

 

The Company is being set up to manage the Out of Home Media Business. The company will manage and sell in-store media rights. PRIL has invested Rs. 0.500 millions as equity representing 100% of the equity. The company is in the process of being fully operational and no material transactions were recorded during the year.

 

Future Logistic Solutions Limited.

 

The company is formed as a separate logistics company where all logistics activities would be centralized for Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited and associated group companies. Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited has invested Rs. 0.5 millions as equity representing 100% of the equity. The company is in the process of being fully operational and no material transactions were recorded during the year.

 

Convergem Retail (India) Limited

 

This Wholly owned subsidiary company is being set up to manage the communication business. The company is still in the stage of being fully operational and there were no significant transactions during the year ended 2005-2006.

 

CIG Infrastructure Private Limited.

 

The company is holding 51% of the equity in the company. The company is in the process of being fully operational.

 

KB Infin Private. Limited

 

The company was formed to manage the financial services business of the Future group, KB Infin Private Limited is capital holding company and manages the asset management business. Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited has 79.14% stake in the company.

 

The name of the company is proposed to be changed to Future Capital Holdings Limited from KB Infin Private Limited. The company has made a modest profit of Rs. 0.006 Millions during the period ended 31st March, 2006.The following are the subsidiaries of KB Infin Limited:

 

Kshitij Investment Advisory Co. Limited is an investment advisor to domestic scheme of Kshitij Venture Capital Fund (Kshitij). KB Infin Private. Limited has 92% stake in the company. Kshitij is Rs. 3500 million Real Estate Venture Fund focused on retail and commercial real estate. Kshitij Fund has 14670.300 millions assets under management as on date. The name of the company has been changed from PFH Investment Advisory Co. Limited to Kshitij Investment Advisory Co. Limited. The company is the subsidiary of KB Infin Private. Limited. The Company has incurred loss to the tune of Rs 9.912 Millions for the period ended 31st March 2006.

 

Ambit Investment Advisory Co. Limited is an investment advisor to Horizon scheme of Kshitij Venture Capital Fund (Kshitij) and Horizon Realty Fund LLC, Mauritius. This is the wholly owned subsidiary of KB Infin Private Limited. The fund have corpus of $350 million to invest into real estate. The Company has incurred loss to the tune of Rs 4.759 Millions for the period ended 31st March 2006.

 

Indivision Investment Advisors Limited will act as domestic advisor to Mauritius based advisor of Indivision India Partners LLC, Mauritius. This is the wholly owned subsidiary of KB Infin Private Limited The Company has incurred loss to the tune of Rs 26.425 Millions for the period ended 31st March 2006.

 

Myra Mall Management Company Private Limited is the wholly owned subsidiary of KB Infin Private Limited. Myra Mall Management Company Limited is Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to acquire office premises at Parel, Mumbai.The company owns office premises of 44,000 square feet at Peninsula plaza. The company has no other business.

 

The Company has incurred loss of Rs 0.024 Millions for the period ended 31st March 2006.

 

Gupta Infrastructure (India) Private Limited.

 

The company has been floated as a joint venture with Gupta Coal India Limited., and Cineline Entertainment India Private. Limited The company has 20% stake in Gupta Infrastructure (India) Private Limited. This is a Special Purpose Vehicle to develop a Retail Mall in the heart of Raipur, Chatisgarh.

 

Capita Land, Singapore

 

Company has entered in to a joint venture agreement with CapitaLand, Singapore to establish 50:50 joint venture retail management company to manage retail mall properties in India.

 

Capital and based in Singapore, is a leading player within the Retail real estate space, specifically in Asia. They have over USD 5 billion in assets under management, are a pioneer in the Asian REIT market and a large Mall Manager. The market capitalisation of Capitaland is approx USD 8.5 billion. They are one of the largest Mall developers in China where they have developed over 40 Malls and also have a strategic relationship with Szitic and Walmart

 

JOINT VENTURES The General! Group, Italy

 

GJ Future Fashions Limited

 

The Company has been formed as a 50:50 joint venture with Gini & Jony Apparels Private. Limited., one of the leading producers of Kids wear in the country. The Joint Venture Company shall provide focused attention to the kids wear category by establish a retail chain outlets in India. PRILhas 50% stake in the equity of GJ Future Fashions Limited.

 

The Company has achieved turnover of Rs.249.84 millions for the period ended 30th June, 2006.Loss incurred during the period amounted Rs 86.34 Millions.

 

Planet Retail Holdings Private Limited.

 

The company has 49 % stake in Planet Retail Holdings Private Limited. The company has master franchisee for Marks & Spencer brand in India and operates 6 Marks & Spencer stores. The company operates the chain of sportswear goods arid have license of international brands. The company operates retail store chain of Planet Sports, Guess, and Body shop stores.

The company during the year has achieved the operational income of Rs 6,298.91 Lac and has incurred loss to the tune of Rs 210.61 Millions. Supreme Tradelinks Private Limited (Subsidiary) has achieved the turnover of 4,035.54 millions and has registered the profit of Rs 289.22 Millions.The financials are based on the unaudited figures as of 31st March 2006.

 

PRIL has entered into a joint venture agreement with The Generali Group ("Generali") Italy (a Fortune 500 company), one of the largest insurance companies in the world for its venture into insurance business in India. The joint venture will set up companies for both life and general insurance business. The Generali Group will have 26% stake in the venture and the balance shall be held by the Company and its associates. This joint venture is subject to the approval of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA) and other statutory approvals as may be required. Generali, one of the largest insurance groups in the world, was established in 1831 in Triesta, Italy Generali operates across 40 countries through 107 companies worldwide.

 

The joint venture would look to distribute the insurance products utilizing the vast distribution network of the Company along with other conventional formats of insurance distribution presently prevailing in India.

 

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TALWALKARS

 

The Company on June 08, 2006 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Talwalkars Better Value Fitness Private. Limited. to form a 50-50 Joint Venture Company for retailing of fitness / wellness related products and for the rendering of health and fitness related services.

 

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MANIPAL HEALTH SYSTEM PRIVATE LIMITED

 

The Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Manipal Health Systems Private Limited to form a 50 - 50 Joint Venture Company for rendering healthcare related services and sale of health care products.

 

THE FUTURE

 

The company has expansion plan to increase the retail space under control substantially. The total retail space at the end of 2005-06 stood at over 2.75 million square feet. The company has planned to roll out further retail space of 2.50 million square feet in the 06-07 under various retailing formats it operates. The company had launched several retail concepts during last year as well current year to increase its product offering in new product categories to capture the consumer spend. The focus of company will be to capitalise on increasing consumer spend as core driver of the economic growth in some decades. The company has already created a property supply chain in place to meet its growth objectives. The new products categories in Home, Consumer Durable & Electronics, Furniture, Health & Beauty, Communication and Book, Music & Stationery will help to keep the growth momentum continue beyond the focus on fashion business. The company is also rolling out new concept in specialty retailing to capture the specific consumer segments.

 

Press Releases :

 

Pantaloon Retail posts 73 per cent increase in gross turnover for the quarter ended March 31, ‘07

 

For the quarter ended March 31, 2007, gross turnover rises 73 per cent; profit before tax rises 25.9 per cent and net profit rises 15.2 per cent


Mumbai, April 27, 2007: Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited, part of the Future Group, declared its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 wherein the gross turnover (Rs.9042.900 millions) for the quarter increased by 73 per cent; net sales/ income from operations (Rs. 8610.400 millions) increased by 89 per cent; profit before tax (Rs. 289.900 millions) increased by 25.9 per cent; and net profit (Rs. 187.100 millions) increased by 15.2 per cent.

 

The Meeting of the Board of Directors was held as scheduled i.e. 27th April 2007 and the Board inter-alia took on record the Segmented Unaudited Financial Results for the third quarter ended 31st March, 2007 along with the Limited Review Report of their Statutory Auditors (M/s. NGS & Co.). The Board also took the following decisions:


Board has approved setting up a subsidiary company to deal in FMCG products with a niche brand to be created incorporating core brand values to be centered around Mr. Sachin Tendulkar, Cricket Celebrity Star. Board took on record the Memorandum of Understanding entered with Mr. Sachin Tendulkar in this regard. An initial investment of up to Rs. 50 millionss was approved in this Company.


Board has approved setting up two wholly owned subsidiaries for carrying on business in the field of sourcing & vendor management for various products for web and e-commerce activities and in the field of sourcing, selling mobile communication and accessories on wholesale / cash & carry basis with investment approval of upto Rs. 50 millionss in each subsidiary.


Board took on record the resignation of Mr. Ved Prakash Arya, Director – Operations & COO w.e.f. 1st April, 2007. Mr. Ved Prakash Arya would continue as a non–executive director of the Company.


Board took on record the withdrawal by ICICI Venture Funds Management Company Limited their nominee Ms. Bala Deshpande from the Board of the Company. Ms. Bala Deshpande has been co-opted on the Board as an additional director.


The ‘Value Retailing’ segment revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, increased to Rs. 5584.600 millions (Rs. 2978.600 millions as of the quarter ended March 31, 2006). The ‘Lifestyle Retailing’ segment revenue increased to Rs. 2833.200 millions (Rs. 1528 millions as of March 31, 2006). The profit before tax and interest from the ‘Value Retailing’ segment increased to Rs. 421.600 millions    (Rs. 233.500 millions as of March 31, 2006). The profit before tax and interest from the ‘Lifestyle Retailing’ segment increased to Rs. 363.600 millions (Rs. 214.800 millions as of March 31, 2006).


The capital employed for the ‘Value Retailing’ segment for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, increased to Rs. 10132.600 millions (Rs. 4811.200 millions as of the quarter ended March 31, 2006) and that for the ‘Lifestyle Retailing’ segment increased to Rs. 5841.400 millions (Rs. 3425.300 millions as of the quarter ended March 31, 2006).

 

About Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited


Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited is a leading retailer with a turnover of Rs. 20190 millions for the financial year 2005-06. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company operates through primarily the ‘Lifestyle’ and ‘Value’ formats through multiple delivery mechanisms and lines of business — some of them being, fashion, food, general merchandise, home, leisure and entertainment, financial services, communications and wellness.


The company has about 331 stores in over 40 cities across the country, constituting 5 million square feet of retail space. The company caters to the ‘Lifestyle’ segment through its 31 Pantaloons Stores and 4 Central Malls, as well as its other concepts. In ‘Value’ retailing it is present through 51 Big Bazaar hypermarkets, 67 Food Bazaars and 5 Fashion Stations, and other delivery formats.

 

About Future Group


Future Group is positioned to cater to the entire Indian consumption space. It operates through six verticals: Future Retail (encompassing all lines of retail business), Future Capital (financial products and services), Future Brands (all brands owned or managed by group companies), Future Space (management of retail real estate), Future Logistics (management of supply chain and distribution) and Future Media (development and management of retail media spaces).


The group's flagship enterprise, Pantaloon Retail, is India's leading retail company with presence in food, fashion and footwear, home solutions and consumer electronics, books and music, health, wellness and beauty, general merchandise, communication products, E-tailing and leisure and entertainment.


Future Group's vision is to, “deliver Everything, Everywhere, Every time to Every Indian Consumer in the most profitable manner.” One of the core values at Future Group is, ‘Indianness' and its corporate credo is – Rewrite Rules, Retain Values.

 

Future Group introduces revolutionary new concept in retail – HomeTown

 

India’s first Home Improvement Store format offering ‘end-to-end solutions’ for the new home. First store opens in The Great India Place, Noida spread across an area of 125,000 sq.ft. Marks entry of Future Group into the services business


Noida, April 6, 2007: Home Solutions (India) Limited., a part of the Future Group, today, announced the launch of first of its kind home improvement retail format in India – ‘HomeTown’ at Great India Place (Unitech Mall), Noida. Spread across an area of about 125,000 sq.ft., HomeTown will provide consumers all that goes into building a house and everything to make it a ‘Home’. HomeTown offers consumers largest choice and variety under one roof and a specialized team of experts to set it all up for them at their home. The launch of HomeTown also marks the entry of Future Group into the services business. In addition to retailing, the newly launched format will also provide services like electrical, plumbing, interior decoration, vaastu, etc.

 

The Store is divided into three sections – exhibitions, markets and services. HomeTown will have live displays various rooms such as living room, dining room, bedroom, kids' room, kitchen & bathroom in the exhibitions section. Markets section will feature products for living market, dining market, bedroom market, kids' room market, kitchen market, bathroom market, Home furnishings, mattresses, eZone (consumer durables and electronics) & Depot (books, music, etc). The services section will offer service options such as - Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Plumber, Mr. Electrician, Mr. Painter, Tilewala, DesignCentre, best wishes, grihapravesh, door delivery and installation.

 

Said Kishore Biyani, CEO, Future Group, “Owning a home has always been the ultimate Indian dream. Currently, consumers have to visit multiple stores & markets, while building a home and have to often rely on advice from unqualified sources. HomeTown will address this consumer pain point by providing a single point destination for all their needs to build, equip and decorate their homes. Additionally, consumers will also get professional advice on various aspects, ranging from interiors, carpentry, plumbing, painting, etc to grihapravesh pooja for the home.”  He added, “HomeTown is an amalgamation of the value-lifestyle propositions, so appears eminently approachable to the budget-buyer, as well as the aspirational customer, and also to the lifestyle-driven customer. The displays will echo the aspirations of the consumer, keeping traditions alive in a contemporary world.”


Home Town will display products from all major manufacturers, represented across numerous categories such as tiles, sanitary ware, bathroom fittings/fixtures, paints, furniture, etc. Customers will be given price, service and product guarantees. If customers find any products that they have purchased, cheaper elsewhere, they will be given a gift voucher of double the difference, provided they bring an original receipt within two days of purchase of the product. HomeTown will also guarantee workmanship of the jobs that it undertakes, for one year, from the time the job is completed. Every product or service provided is backed by the reliable manufacturers and service providers. In case of any manufacturing defect, consumers will get the option to exchange or refund the product

 

About Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited


Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited is a leading retailer with a turnover of Rs. 20190 millions for the financial year 2005-06. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company operates through primarily the ‘Lifestyle’ and ‘Value’ formats through multiple delivery mechanisms and lines of business — some of them being, fashion, food, general merchandise, home, leisure and entertainment, financial services, communications and wellness.


The company has about 331 stores in over 40 cities across the country, constituting 5 million square feet of retail space. The company caters to the ‘Lifestyle’ segment through its Pantaloons Stores and Central Malls, as well as its other concepts. In ‘Value’ retailing it is present through Big Bazaar hypermarkets, Food Bazaars and Fashion Stations, and other delivery formats.

 

About Future Group


Future Group is positioned to cater to the entire Indian consumption space. It operates through six verticals: Future Retail (encompassing all lines of retail business), Future Capital (financial products and services), Future Brands (all brands owned or managed by group companies), Future Space (management of retail real estate), Future Logistics (management of supply chain and distribution) and Future Media (development and management of retail media spaces).


The group's flagship enterprise, Pantaloon Retail, is India's leading retail company with presence in food, fashion and footwear, home solutions and consumer electronics, books and music, health, wellness and beauty, general merchandise, communication products, E-tailing and leisure and entertainment.


Future Group's vision is to, “deliver Everything, Everywhere, Every time to Every Indian Consumer in the most profitable manner.” One of the core values at Future Group is, ‘Indianness' and its corporate credo is – Rewrite Rules, Retain Values.

 

 

Future Group opens Brand Factory in Pune

 

After enjoying tremendous success in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, the fourth Brand Factory has come in Pune

 

Pune, April 6, 2007: After experiencing tremendous success with Big Bazaar, Central Malls, Pantaloon’s Fresh stores, Food Bazaar, E-Zone and Collection-I across the country, Pantaloon has come up with something new. This time by launching their latest retail format that has revolutionised Value - Fashion shopping in India. ‘Brand Factory’, a value retail chain offering fashion brands at factory prices in a setting that is perfect to unleash the complete potential of a brand. The Future Group intends to take this format to all metros and ‘A’ class towns with 1 million plus population.


Located in the Convent street in Pune ‘Brand Factory’ brings to the consumer the Best Brands that India and the World has to offer at discounted prices, without compromising on the Shopping Experience. The brands will be presented in a fully air-conditioned, slick environment spanning 50,000 square feet.


According to Mr. Vishnu Prasad, CEO-Central & Brand Factory, “Over the years, we have seen that ‘Factory Outlets’ have become distinct shopping destinations with distinct audiences. With fashion cycles reducing, larger quantities of stocks are reaching factory outlets. But then, what is compromised here is the brand and its image. But, the emphasis at ‘Brand Factory’ is to offer the customer the widest range of brands possible at absolutely great prices in an ambience that befits the brand. The Future Group clearly has the first mover advantage in this space and we plan to capitalize on this by scaling up fast across key cities.”

 

Mr. Rajesh Seth, Chief – Marketing, Central & Brand Factory, said “Their idea is to raise the bar of expectation and experience when it comes to ‘Brand + Bargain Shopping’. Over 70% of the people shopping at Factory outlets are under the age group of 30 years who are smart shoppers that want fashion brands at reasonable prices. With most retailers focusing either on top or the bottom of the urban pyramid, there is a huge middle that has been clearly ignored. This is the segment that we wish to tap through ‘Brand Factory’”

 

The growth in retail scope and scale has allowed Future Group to increase focus on emerging opportunities. The ‘Brand Factory’ stores promises its customers that value shopping is not about seconds’ experience, it’s not about a garage sale environment and it’s not about buying cheap. Instead, it’s all about an amazing experience of ‘Buying Smart’.

 

The first ‘Brand factory’ store is located in Marathahalli, Bangalore, the second at Abids Hyderabad and the third Brand Factory was opened in Ahmedabad last month.


With the launch of Brand Factory in Pune, customers get the benefit of value shopping along with the true brand experience, under one roof. The stores offers a wide range of products from, men’s wear, ladies’ wear, infant wear, ladies’ accessories, cosmetics, footwear, sportswear, luggage, home linen and much more.

Brand Factory will host many Indian and International fashion brands including Arrow, Esprit, Bossini, Van Heusen, Louis Philippe Levis, Lee, Pepe Jeans, DockersWrangler, Lee Cooper among many others.

 

About Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited


Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited is a leading retailer with a turnover of Rs. 2,019 millions for the financial year 2005-06. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company operates through primarily the ‘Lifestyle’ and ‘Value’ formats through multiple delivery mechanisms and lines of business — some of them being, fashion, food, general merchandise, home, leisure and entertainment, financial services, communications and wellness.


The company has about 331 stores in over 40 cities across the country, constituting 5 million square feet of retail space. The company caters to the ‘Lifestyle’ segment through its Pantaloons Stores and Central Malls, as well as its other concepts. In ‘Value’ retailing it is present through Big Bazaar hypermarkets, Food Bazaars and Fashion Stations, and other delivery formats.

 

About Future Group


Future Group is positioned to cater to the entire Indian consumption space. It operates through six verticals: Future Retail (encompassing all lines of retail business), Future Capital (financial products and services), Future Brands (all brands owned or managed by group companies), Future Space (management of retail real estate), Future Logistics (management of supply chain and distribution) and Future Media (development and management of retail media spaces).


The group's flagship enterprise, Pantaloon Retail, is India's leading retail company with presence in food, fashion and footwear, home solutions and consumer electronics, books and music, health, wellness and beauty, general merchandise, communication products, E-tailing and leisure and entertainment.

Future Group's vision is to, “deliver Everything, Everywhere, Every time to Every Indian Consumer in the most profitable manner.” One of the core values at Future Group is, ‘Indianness' and its corporate credo is – Rewrite Rules, Retain Values.

 


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 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. 40.90

UK Pound

1

Rs. 81.29

Euro

1

Rs. 55.47

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

7

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

7

--LEVERAGE

1~10

7

--RESERVES

1~10

7

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

7

--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

 

64

 

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

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