MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

28.09.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

BAERLOCHER INDIA ADDITIVES PRIVATE LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Godrej Industries Complex, Pirojshanagar, Vikhroli (East), Mumbai – 400079, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

04.12.1997

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-22161

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U74999MH2002PTC112261

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUMB07662E

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACB6493M

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Compound Stabilisers for Resins and Plastics   

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

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

Small

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 550000

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Slow but Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a subsidiary of an Italian company having moderate track. Directors are reported as experienced and respectable businessmen. Trade relations are reported as fair. Company’s profitability is under severe pressure. It has some accumulated losses. Payments are reported as slow but correct.

 

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

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Godrej Industries Complex, Pirojshanagar, Vikhroli (East), Mumbai – 400079, Maharashtra, India 

Tel. No.:

91-22-55974151 / 52 / 25188701

Fax No.:

91-22-25188703

E-Mail :

admin@baerlocherindia.com

trivedi@baerlocherindia.com

Website :

http://www.baerlocher.de/de

 

 

Factory :

Industrial Area No. 3, A B Road, Dewas (Madhya Pradesh) – 455001  

Tel. No.:

91-72-72509700

Fax No.:

91-72-72509727

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Ahluwalia S Surinder

Designation :

Manger

Address :

Flat No. 12, LE Chateau, 15th Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai – 400050

ahluwalia@baerlocherindia.com

Date of Birth/Age :

22nd April, 1941

Date of Appointment :

4th December, 19997

 

 

Name :

Mr. Grasnueck C Rainer

Designation :

Director

Address :

Vilale Placenza Lodi - 5026900, Italy

grasmueck.rainer@baerlocher.com

Date of Birth/Age :

5th May, 1957

Date of Appointment :

10th December, 19997

 

 

Name :

Mr. Comini Emilio Andrea

Designation :

Director

Address :

Viale Sardegna, Pavia – 9827100, Italy

Comini.andrea@baerlocher.com

Date of Birth/Age :

31st October, 1950

Date of Appointment :

30th March, 1999

 

 

Name :

Mr. Dehh Dieter Klavs

Designation :

Director

Address :

Kazairstrasse, Munich – 43-80339, Germany

Dehm.klaus@baerlocher.com

Date of Birth/Age :

5th November, 1955

Date of Appointment :

23rd March, 2005

 

 

Name :

Mr. Fischer R Bernhard

Designation :

Director

Address :

Waldpro Menade, Munich – 1382131, Germany

Date of Birth/Age :

30th January, 1949

Date of Appointment :

4th December, 1997

 

 

Name :

Mr. Cheng K Malpaso

Designation :

Director

Address :

332 Upper East Coast Road, The Tlopics Garden, Singapore

Date of Birth/Age :

24th January, 1949

Date of Appointment :

4th December, 1997

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ausserbauer Valentin

Designation :

Director

Address :

Tiefer Weg, Lingen – 49808, Germany

Date of Birth/Age :

19th September, 1939

Date of Appointment :

10th December, 1997

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Patnaik Kumar Sankar

Designation :

Company Secretary

Address :

Flat No. 1, ‘B’ Block, Shiv Shankar Aqart, Jui Nagar, Navi Mumbai – 400706

Date of Birth/Age :

29th May, 1971

Date of Appointment :

18th November, 2002

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

 

No. of Shares

Baerlocher Italia SPA

 

22031959

Baerlocher GMBH

 

1

Total

 

22031960

 

 

 

Equity Share Breakup

 

 

Category

 

Percentage of Holding

Foreign holdings [Foreign institutional investors, Foreign Companies, Foreign Financial Institutions, Non-resident Indian or Overseas corporate bodies or others]

 

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Compound Stabilisers for Resins and Plastics  

 

 

Products :

Compound Stabilisers for Resins and Plastics – 3812.00

 


 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

Unit

 

Installed Capacity

Compound Stabilisers for Resins and Plastics

M.T.

 

11500 Per Annum

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Bankers :

Bank of Baroda, Bhatkopar (West) Branch, Mumbai – 400086

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

R Laxminarayan

Chartered Accountant 

Address :

12, Deloitte House, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Opposite Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli, Mumbai – 400018 

Tel. No.:

91-22-56679000

Fax No.:

91-22-56679025

 

 

Holding Company :

Baerlocher Italia S.p.A.

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

  • Baerlocher GmbH
  • Baerlocher Italia
  • Baerlocher Fareast Private Limited
  • Baerlocher UK

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

25,000,000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- Each

Rs. 250.000 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

22,031,960

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- Each

Rs. 220.320 Millions

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

220.320

220.320

220.319

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

0.000

0.000

0.000

4] (Accumulated Losses)

(83.664)

(86.179)

(87.783)

NETWORTH

136.656

134.141

132.536

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

0.000

0.000

0.000

2] Unsecured Loans

93.605

87.123

75.823

TOTAL BORROWING

93.605

87.123

75.823

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

230.261

221.264

208.359

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

78.549

80.577

96.236

Capital work-in-progress

0.000

9.664

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

0.000

0.000

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

70.695

73.280

59.682

 

Sundry Debtors

108.647

93.224

62.758

 

Cash & Bank Balances

2.503

2.456

2.395

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

17.009

13.662

15.894

Total Current Assets

198.854

182.622

140.729

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

45.051

50.258

27.479

 

Provisions

2.091

1.341

1.127

Total Current Liabilities

47.142

51.599

28.606

Net Current Assets

151.712

131.023

112.123

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

230.261

221.264

208.359

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Sales Turnover & Other Income

 

340.281

271.120

Total Income

 

340.281

271.120

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

 

2.218

0.584

Provision for Taxation

 

--

--

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

 

2.218

0.584

 

 

 

 

Earnings in Foreign Currency :

 

 

 

Total Earnings

 

NA

2.606

 

 

 

 

Imports :

 

 

 

Total Imports

 

NA

8.996

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

5.812

5.544

 

Other Expenditure

 

332.251

264.992

Total Expenditure

 

338.063

270.536

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

PAT / Total Income

(%)

NA

0.65

0.22

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

NA

0.65

0.22

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

NA

0.84

0.25

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

NA

0.02

0.00

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

1.03

1.03

0.79

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

4.22

3.54

4.92

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Fixed Assets:

 

v      Leasehold Land

v      Factory Building

v      Plant & Machinery

v      Office Equipment

v      Computer

v      Furniture & Fixture

v      Motor

 

 

Name of the company

BAERLOCHER INDIA ADDITIVES PRIVATE LIMITED

Presented By

Bank of Baroda

1) Date and description of instrument creating the change

Hypothecation agreement dated 23td February, 2001 

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

Rs. 60.000 millions

3) Short particular of the property charged. If the property acquired is subject to charge, date of the acquired of the property should be given

The whole of the borrowers stocks both present and future and including but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing words all stocks of raw materials, work in progress, semi finished goods such as load stearic acid, cadimium oxide, MTO, PVC Stabilizers etc, Packing materials and stores etc. Whatsoever situed and in transite whether now belonging to or that may at any time during the continuance of this security

 

All the present and future book – debts outstanding monies receivable, claims, bills, contact engagement and securities which are now due and owing or which may at any time the borrower in the course of its business by any person, firm company or body. State Government or Indian Railway or Office or any Municipal or local or public or semi government or given on hire purchase basis   

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

The charge is created to secure following credit facilities together with interest and margin as stated below

 

Cash Credit – 1% Over PLR 25%

(hypothecation of 12%

Stock & Book – Effective rate – Rs. 45.000 Millions  of Interest  13% with quarterly

 

Inland Import  - 25%

L/C (D/P, D/A upto 90 days) Rs. 5.000 Millions

 

 Bank Grantee – 25%

Rs. 10.000 Millions

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

Bank of Baroda, Bhatkopar (West) Branch, Mumbai – 400086

6) Date  and brief description of instrument modifying the charge

Not Applicable

7) Particulars of modifications specifying the terms and conditions or the extent of operations of the charge in which modification is made and the details of the modification.

Not Applicable

 

 

Name of the company

BAERLOCHER INDIA ADDITIVES PRIVATE LIMITED

Presented By

Bank of Baroda

1) Date and description of instrument creating the change

Hypothecation agreement dated 23td February, 2001 

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

Rs. 60.000 millions

3) Short particular of the property charged. If the property acquired is subject to charge, date of the acquired of the property should be given

The whole of the borrowers stocks both present and future and including but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing words all stocks of raw materials, work in progress, semi finished goods such as load stearic acid, cadimium oxide, MTO, PVC Stabilizers etc, Packing materials and stores etc. Whatsoever situed and in transite whether now belonging to or that may at any time during the continuance of this security

 

All the present and future book – debts outstanding monies receivable, claims, bills, contact engagement and securities which are now due and owing or which may at any time the borrower in the course of its business by any person, firm company or body. State Government or Indian Railway or Office or any Municipal or local or public or semi government or given on hire purchase basis   

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

The charge is created to secure following credit facilities together with interest and margin as stated below

 

Cash Credit – 1% Over PLR 25%

(hypothecation of 12%

Stock & Book – Effective rate – Rs. 45.000 Millions  of Interest  13% with quarterly

 

Inland Import  - 25%

L/C (D/P, D/A upto 90 days) Rs. 5.000 Millions

 

 Bank Grantee – 25%

Rs. 10.000 Millions

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

Bank of Baroda, Bhatkopar (West) Branch, Mumbai – 400086

6) Date  and brief description of instrument modifying the charge

Hypothecation agreement dated 27th March, 2001 

7) Particulars of modifications specifying the terms and conditions or the extent of operations of the charge in which modification is made and the details of the modification.

The charged is increased from Rs. 60.000 Millions to Rs. 70.000 Millions the cash credit facility is increased from Rs. 45.000 Millions to Rs. 70.000 Millions

 

 

As per Website Details:

 

Profile

Global partner for additives

The Baerlocher group of companies is one of the world's leading additive suppliers, drawing on its experience from more than 175 years of company history. Their expertise in the production and use of plastic additives is closely linked to the success story of plastic materials. Their global presence and more than 800 employees around the world make sure they stay close to their customers. 13 production sites in Germany, Italy, France, Great Britain, the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, India, Korea and Malaysia as well as a sales network covering more than 40 countries make us a strong partner.

Vision

Plastics create new solutions for the future. Additives play a crucial role in determining processing properties and product quality.  By developing and manufacturing high-quality, innovative plastic additives, Baerlocher supports the plastics industry all over the world and thus contributes to the success of its customers.

Sustainability

Responsible care

People are part of an environment that has to safeguard ecosystems for future generations and provide smart technologies and products. A task they can only carry out together: an awareness of and sense of responsibility for sustained development therefore play an important role in all decision-making processes.

Environmental protection and safety

They are committed to the principles of responsible care: sustainable development, safe and environmentally friendly production processes as well as protection of people and the environment are therefore key corporate goals. Their quality management system with ISO 9001 certification and their environmental management system with ISO 14001 certification encourage all employees to act responsibly in order to achieve joint success with their customers. They also provide proactive support for voluntary industry commitments such as Vinyl 2010 and the replacement of Pb stabilizers.

Research and Development

Comprehensive know-how about the production and use of plastics additives and the development of new additive systems are what make Baerlocher stand out as a research-orientated enterprise with strong creative potential. Continuous investment in research and development and a large number of research scientists and technical experts are the source of their innovative skills. Baerlocher has R&D sites in Germany (München-Unterschleissheim), France (Marseille), Italy (Lodi), the United States (Dover, Ohio) and India (Mumbai).

Organization

Global Management Committee (GMC)

Responsibility

Dr. Felix K. Meyer

Chief Executive Officer
MD Baerlocher GmbH

 

Klaus Walter

MD Baerlocher GmbH

 

Arne Schulle

Chief Financial Officer

 

Hans Jürgen Sander

Head of Business Unit PVC Solid Additives

 

Rainer Grasmück

Head of Business Unit PVC Liquid Addititves

 

Andreas Holzner

Head of Business Unit Special Addititves

 

Bernhard Fischer

General Counsel

 

History - more than 175 years

2004

• Dr. Michael Rosenthal, Majority Shareholder of Baerlocher, retires
  from operations and becomes Chairman of the Board.
• Dr. Felix Meyer takes over operational management of the Baerlocher
  Group of companies as Chief Executive Officer.

1998

• Headquarters move from Munich to Unterschleissheim
• Inauguration Plastics Additive Museum in Lingen
• 175 year anniversary

1980

Dr. Michael Rosenthal takes over direction of the business

1947

Takeover of plants by Dr. Christian Rosenthal Products

 

Products

 

Baeropan®

customer-specific additive one-packs for PVC

Baerostab®

high performance PVC stabilizers

Baerolub®

lubricants

Baerorapid®

processing aids on acrylate basis

Baerodur®

impact modifiers on acrylate basis

Baeropol®

customer specific additive blends for Polyolefins, Polystyrene, engineering plastics and rubbers

Baerophob®

Hydrophobic agents

Baerocid®

Stearic acid

Baerocin®

Glycerine

Zincum®, Ceasit®

Calcium-, Zinc-, Aluminium-, Lithium-, Sodium-, Magnesium- stearates and oleates

Alugel®

Thixotropic agents

Industries + Applications

The Baerlocher group of companies has an outsatnding reputation in the plastic and especially PVC industriy. Thanks to the distinct sense for innovation, Baerlocher provides its customers around the world with tailor-made stabilisers and additives for plastics processing.

 

 

 


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.39.74

UK Pound

1

Rs.80.34

Euro

1

Rs.56.30

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

3

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

4

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

3

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

5

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

2

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

3

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

3

--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

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

33

 

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.

 

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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