MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

02.10.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ASSAM CARBON PRODUCTS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Birkuchi, Guwahati – 781026, Assam

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

17.04.1963

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

02-1206

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L23101AS1963PLC001206

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

SHLA00244G

 

 

Legal Form :

Public  limited liability company

The company’s shares are listed on the Stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Marketing a variety of Carbon Products, which include Carbon Brushes (Electrical), Carbon Blocks and Carbon Components, etc.

 

 

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 760400

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is well established company having satisfactory track. Director are reported as experienced, respectable and having satisfactory means of their own. Their trade relations are fair. Financial positions is good. Payments are usually correct and as per commitments.

 

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

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Birkuchi, Guwahati – 781026, Assam, India

Tel. No.:

91-361-2640262/741 /2427651/2

Fax No.:

91-361-2640368 / 2422257

E-Mail :

Asplghy@sancharnet.in

rajagarwal@ascarbon.com

Website :

www.pumpsourceinida.com

www.ascarbon.com

 

 

Corporate Office :

Everest House, 46C, Chowringhee Road, Kolkata – 700071, West Bengal, India

Tel. No.:

91-33-22887651/2

Fax No.:

91-33-22882258

E-Mail :

acplcaly@cal3.vsnl.net.in

 

 

Factory:

·         Copper Powder Plant, Guwahati, Assam, India

·         Materials & Brush Finishing, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India

·         Engineered Carbon Finishing, Taloja, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Branches:

New Delhi

407, Meghdoot 94, Nehru place, Delhi -110 019

Tel No: 91-11-6431622

Fax No:91-11-6224011

Email: meclacpl@satyam.net.in

 

Calcutta Office:

Everest House, 8th floor, 46/C, Chowinghee Road, Calcutta – 700 071

Tel No: 91-33-2887651/852

Fax No: 91-33-2882257

Email: www.pumpsourceindia.com

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. N. G. Howard

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Andrew Riley

Designation :

Director

Date of Appointment :

3rd December, 2003

 

 

Name :

Mr. S. G. Jones

Designation :

Director

Date of Appointment :

3rd December, 2003

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rodger F. New

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Anita Himatsingka

Designation :

Director

Date of Appointment :

20th September, 2003

 

 

Name :

Mr. M. K. Das

Designation :

Nominee of A.I.D.C. Ltd

 

 

Name :

Mr. D. Ray

Designation :

Managing Director

Date of Birth/Age :

54 years

Qualification :

B. Tech (Hons.) – Mech. Engineering Diploma in Maintenance Mgt.

Last Employment :

European Fine Blanking, UK

Date of Appointment :

05/05/2003

 

 

Name :

Mr. Prabhat C. Goenka,

Designation :

Executive Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. R A Marno

Designation :

Additional Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Jonathan Harvey

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. David Parr

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. H K Sharma

Designation :

Nominee

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. R. K. Agarwal

Designation :

CFO & Secretary

 

 

Name :

Mr. R. Himatsingka

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. P C Goenka

Designation :

Chairman

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Marketing a variety of Carbon Products, which include Carbon Brushes (Electrical), Carbon Blocks and Carbon Components, etc.

 

 

Products :

·         Electrical Carbon Brushes

·         Machines and Special Carbon Components

·         EG and RB Carbon Blocks

·         Carbon Thrust Pads and Axial Bearings

·         Carbon Gland Rings

·         Carbon Vanes

·         Steam Joints

·         Carbon and Graphite Bearings

·         Sealing rings

 

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

Unit

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

EG, HC, NG and RB Carbon Blocks

Kg.

120000

113853

MG and SG Carbon Blocks

Kg.

90000

20805

Electrical Carbon Brushes

No.

1808000

2508599

Mechanical and Special Carbon Blocks and Blanks

Kg.

30000

52042

Machined and Special Carbon Components

No.

700000

3328723

ISO-Graphite Components

No.

36000

122302

Copper Moulding and Linking Powder

Kg.

45000

11500

NH Coke

Kg.

130000

84277

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

250

 

 

Bankers :

·         Standard Chartered Bank

·         State Bank of India

Address; Madame Cama Road, Mumbai - 400 021, Maharashtra, India

·         Andhra Bank

Address: Guwahati, Assam, India

 

 

Banking Relations :

Good

 

 

Auditors :

Price Waterhouse

Chartered Accountants

 

 

Fellow Subsidiaries :

Morganite Carbon Limited

 

 

Associates :

Ř                   Morgan Crucible Company Plc, U.K.

Ř                   Morgan Carbon Limited

 

 

Holding Company :

Morgan Crucible Co. pic

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

1000000

Equity shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs. 10.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

2830

Equity shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs. 0.028 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

28.300

28.300

28.300

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

161.800

123.400

106.800

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

190.100

151.700

135.100

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

120.100

159.500

59.100

2] Unsecured Loans

17.100

15.600

16.500

TOTAL BORROWING

137.200

175.100

75.600

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

327.300

326.800

210.700

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

187.100

196.200

49.400

Capital work-in-progress

6.600

5.300

49.600

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

0.000

0.000

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

80.600

85.000

71.300

 

Sundry Debtors

167.000

120.400

126.000

 

Cash & Bank Balances

4.900

5.500

7.100

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

157.500

150.700

18.400

Total Current Assets

410.000

361.600

222.800

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

141.400

108.800

90.100

 

Provisions

135.000

127.500

21.000

Total Current Liabilities

276.400

236.300

111.100

Net Current Assets

133.600

125.300

111.700

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

327.300

326.800

210.700

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Sales Turnover

477.100

416.300

445.800

Other Income

1.400

5.100

2.200

Stock Adjustment

1.800

12.600

[19.400]

Total Income

480.300

434.000

428.600

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

43.800

26.800

57.200

Provision for Taxation

5.400

10.200

20.700

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

38.400

16.600

36.500

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Excise Duty

28.200

49.300

53.000

 

Power and Fuel

42.600

37.900

31.200

 

Other Manufacturing Expenses

31.000

35.000

26.400

 

Employee Cost

113.500

111.900

110.000

 

Selling Administration Expenses

51.100

55.900

46.700

 

Interest and Financial charges

14.200

7.700

3.500

 

Depreciation

13.000

6.300

5.100

 

Miscellaneous Expenses

29.100

7.300

16.200

Total Expenditure

293.600

304.000

275.900

 

 

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

Year

30.06.2007

Type

1st Quarter

Sales Turnover

88.700

Other Income

0.000

Total Income

88.700

Total Expenditure

84.100

Operating Profit

4.600

Interest

3.000

Gross Profit

1.600

Depreciation

3.300

Tax

0.500

Reported PAT

[-2.200]

 

KEY RATIOS

 

Year

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Debt-Equity Ratio

0.91

0.87

0.51

Long Term Debt-Equity Ratio

0.47

0.45

0.13

Current Ratio

1.16

1.25

1.42

TURNOVER RATIOS

Fixed Assets

1.63

1.93

3.26

Inventory

5.76

5.33

5.62

Debtors

3.32

3.38

3.92

Interest Cover Ratio

5.33

4.48

17.34

Operating Profit Margin(%)

18.59

9.80

14.76

Profit Before Interest And Tax Margin(%)

15.87

8.29

13.62

Cash Profit Margin(%)

13.85

5.50

9.33

Adjusted Net Profit Margin(%)

11.13

3.99

8.19

Return On Capital Employed(%)

23.15

12.84

32.70

Return On Net Worth(%)

31.07

11.58

29.61

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

HISTORY

The company, which is an associate of MNC company Morgan Crucible Company U.K., which holds controlling stake of 51% of the company, engaged in the business of Manufacturing and Marketing a variety of Carbon Products which include Carbon brushes (electrical), Carbon Blocks, Carbon Components, etc.

 

The company set up a new plant at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India to manufacture Metal and Silver impregnated materials and components.  The company has technical collaborations with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan, Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan and Morgan Crucible Company, U.K.

 

Under Morgan’s globalisation programme, further sample supplies were ordered by its factories in the U.K., the US, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Singapore.  It is expected that the quality of its products will meet international standards and before long export orders will start coming in.  The company’s R and D centre continues to have recognition of the Department of Science and Technology and is constantly endeavouring to bring about improvements in quality of the company’s products and develop substitutes for imports.

 

In 2000-01, the company has obtained ISO 9002 certification from TUV Management Service, GmbH, Germany.

 

In spite of some slow down in industry and failure of monsoon in certain parts of the country, the economy is growth oriented and moving in the right direction.  Cement, Steel and Commercial Vehicles, amongst several other sectors have started looking up.  All these would bring in increased business opportunity for the company during the current financial year.

 

Development of new generation grade of carbon material for both Electrical and Engineered Carbon by the company will further strengthen the business and increase market share specially in the fast growing Engineered Carbon Division.

 

OPERATIONS: 
During the year under review, Sales of the Company stood at Rs.416.257 millions and Net Profit at Rs. 16.633 millions, compared to Rs.445.826 millions and 36.447 millions, respectively, during the previous Financial Year 2004-05. 
 
 Net Sales was down mainly on account of a significant loss in sales of a premium product of the Company due to unforeseen quality concerns. This also caused fall in profit substantially. Net profit was also down On account of increase in interest cost by Rs.3.907 millions and depreciation by Rs. 1.224 millions, on account of New Projects and Expansion Project undertaken by the Company. 

 
However, effective steps have been taken for addressing the said quality concern, the positive impact of which on the performance of the Company will be seen in the current year and onwards. Further, efforts towards cost reduction together with improvement in productivity of the other products are also being made for an improvement in the overall performance of the Company. 

 
Capacity Expansion at Guwahati Unit was completed and commercial production started from 1st February, 2006. Augmentation of Captive Power generation at Guwahati during the year under review and debottlenecking exercise shall contribute to the Sales and Profit from the current year onwards.

 

PROSPECTS/FUTURE OUTLOOK: 

The global economy recorded strong growth in 2005 in spite of record high international crude oil prices. The performance of the global economy is mainly driven by continued strong demand from the US and by the continued growth in the economies of the BIRC countries led by China and India. The global economy is further expected to grow in coming years at broadly the same pace as in 2005, especially with softening in the Crude Oil Prices.

However, firming up of inflationary expectations, the probability of disorderly and rapid adjustment of large and growing current account imbalances and the recent volatility and re-pricing of risks in international financial markets are key downsides to global growth prospects. 

Indian Economy also continued to maintain its recent phase of high growth in 2005-06 led by strong performance of industry and services sectors, and recorded an average growth of over eight-per cent for the last three-years.

In-spite of continued pressure from international crude oil prices, the inflation level was lower than projected. The strong macroeconomic performance during 2005-06 was followed by robust export growth, sustained non-oil import demand, continued fiscal consolidation, high domestic savings, buoyant investment activity and acceleration in credit growth. In order to maintain and further improve the current growth momentum various macroeconomic policy measures are being initiated by the Government.

Government's liberalised FDI policy coupled with thrust on infrastructure development, Globalisation of Indian Capital Market, increase in per capita income with resultant high per capita consumption and changing habits and tastes has made India as one of the fastest growing global economy and on account of the same its growth trend as witnessed in the previous three years is expected to be maintained in the coming years too. 

Under this positive and growth oriented Economic and Industrial Scenario, the management of your Company, with the continued technical support from its Foreign Principals is confident about Company's improved performance in the future.

Future Plan of Action

The Company has embarked upon an expansion and modernization programme, wherein, not only it shall achieve enhanced capacity in all product segments, but also modernize old processes and introduce new technology and new products.

 

The company’s fixed assets of important value include Land and Development (Freehold), Buildings, Plant and Machinery, Furniture, Office and Service Equipment and Transport Vehicles

 

Trade reference:

 

Ř                   M. M. Associates

Ř                   Nana Udyog

Ř                   Viprasone Electro N Carbon

Ř                   Vidyut Carbon Products (Private) Limited

Ř                   Emic Motors Private Limited

 

Generic Names Of Three Principal Products/Services Of The Company

(as per monetary terms)

 

Item Code No :               854520-02            Carbon Blocks

(ITC Code)

 

Item Code No. :              854520-01            Carbon brushes

(ITC Code)

 

Item Code No. :             848590-00            Mechanical and Special

(ITC Code)                                                Carbon Blocks and Blanks

 

Assam Carbon Products, which is an associate of MNC company Morgan Crucible Company UK, which holds ca controlling stake of 51 % of Assam carbon, engaged in the business of manufacturing and marketing a variety of carbon products which include carbon brushes (electrical), carbon blocks, carbon components, etc.

 
 ACPL set up a new plant at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, to manufacture metal and silver impregnated materials and components. The company has technical collaborations with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan, Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan, and Morgan Crucible Company, UK.

 
Under Morgan's globalisation programme, further sample supplies were ordered by its factories in the UK, the US, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Singapore. It is expected that the quality of its products will meet international standards and before long export orders will start coming in. The company's RandD centre continues to have recognition of the Department of Science and Technology and is constantly endeavouring to bring about improvements in quality of the company's products and develop substitutes for imports.

 
 In 2000-01, the company has obtained ISO 9002 certification from TUV Management Service, GmbH, Germany
 
 Inspite of some slow down in industry and failure of monsoon in certain parts of the country,the economy is growth oriented and moving in the right direction. Cement,Steel and commercial vehicles,amongst several other sectors have started looking up. All these would bring in increased business opportunity for the company during the current financial year. 

 
 Development of new generation grade of carbon material for both Electrical and Engineered Carbon by the company will further strengthen the business and increase market share specially in the fast growing Engineered Carbon Division.

 

WEBSITE DETAILS:

Assam Carbon Products limited , Part of One billion Pound, Morgan Plc, UK has established its brand as quality manufacturer/supplier of Carbon and Graphite Components for almost all tribological  application. It has distinct itself from moulded carbon and resin bonded carbon manufacturer who uses cheap raw material and outdated technology. ACPL uses Morgan approved sources and import raw material. ACPL has carbon manufacturing plant in Guwahati and finished parts machining unit at Hyderabad.

Their range include Axial bushes and thrust pad assembly for submersible pump , Morganite grade carbon brushes , Pantograph, SIG Contact and finished Carbon Seals for mechanical seals. Various other products like Vane, Gland Ring, Steam Joints, Bush Bearings etc. in resin and metal impregnated grades of Carbon and Graphite

Performance of Submersible Pumps is Mainly depends on thrust pad assembly and axial bushes. A careful selection of materials of construction of contact surface reduces starting current and improves efficiency of Motor. Worldwide carbon is best suited material for thrust pad and axial bushes. Carbon's tribological properties make it best alternative over other materials like ferro asbestos, polyamide, PTFE ,  

LTB etc. Efficiency of the pumps improves by 5 to 7% which qualifies a submersible pump manufacturer to go for IS standard. IS 8034 and IS 9283 demands for more than 60% efficiency.


Their CY10C resin impregnated grade is worldwide accepted grade for thrust pad. Antimony impregnated MY10K, MY3D/MY10D copper lead impregnated are also used for high HP rated motor. All Carbon Grade retain the basic properties thus making them as unique engineering material and suited for thrust pad and axial bearing which may operate in conditions beyond the limit of other materials. Their Carbon withstand unpredictable load, help the pumps to run in dry condition, Motor does not seize even after prolonged rest, generate low heat etc. These grades are manufactured only
at Assam Carbon Products Ltd India  and exclusively marketed by ACPL only.

 

 


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.39.79

UK Pound

1

Rs.81.23

Euro

1

Rs.56.41

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

7

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

5

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

6

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

6

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

6

--LEVERAGE

1~10

6

--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

 

51

 

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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