MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

16.10.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

HILTON METAL FORGING LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

701, Palmspring, Link Road, Malad (West), Mumbai – 400 064, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

21.07.2005

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

154986

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U28900MH2005PLC154986

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUMH0920E

 

 

Legal Form :

A closely held public limited company. The company is planning IPO, soon.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Exporter of Stainless steel pipe fittings, flange, seam Stubends, Forged Ball, Valve Body, Chokes, Bonnets.

 

 

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 378800

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Slow but correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is an established company having satisfactory track. Trade relations are fair. Payments are reported as slow but correct.

 

The company intends to raise substantial sum through its IPO, Soon.

 

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

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office /

Head Office :

701, Palmspring, Link Road, Malad (West), Mumbai – 400 064, Maharashtra

Tel. No.:

91-22-40426565

Fax No.:

91-22-40426566

E-Mail :

info@hmfl.co.in

hiltonforge@vsnl.com

Website :

www.hmfl.co.in

 

 

Administrative  Office :

60, Whispering Palms Center, Lokhandwala Township, Akurli, Kandivali (East), Mumbai – 400 101, Maharashtra

Tel. No.:

91-22-28863359

Fax No.:

91-22-28865488

E-Mail :

yuvraj_malhotra@vsnl.net

Websites:

http://www.hmfl.co.in

 

 

Works :

Plot No. 21,25, 28, 29, Shah and Mehta industrial Estate, Village Ghonsal, Tal Wada, District Thane

Tel. No.:

91-2526 222 444 /222 555

Fax No.:

91-2526 222 666

E-Mail :

hiltonforge@vsnl.com

 

 

Branches :

Germany Office:

D -51103 KOLN, Germany

Tel No: 0049 1772804798

 

UK Office

M/s Evenort Limited

Address: Houghton Road, North Anston Trading Estate, Dinnington, S25 4JJ, UK

Tel No: 0044 190 9569361

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Yuvraj Malhotra

Designation :

Managing director

Address :

9D/504 Alika Nagar, Akurli Road, Kandivali 9EAST), Mumbai – 400 101, Maharashtra

Mobile No:

91-9820147638

Tel No:

91-22-28842135

 

 

Name :

Mr. Navraj Hiralal Malhotra

Designation :

Whole time Director

Address :

H/703 Krishna Building, Vasant Sagar, Thakur Village Kandivali (East), Mumbai – 400 101

Mobile No:

91-9422668478 

Tel No:

91-22-6573268

 

 

Name :

Mr. Harmohinder Singh Dhingra

Designation :

Director

Address :

3A/101 Whishpering Palm Centre, Lokhandawala Town Ship, Akurli Road, Kandivali(East), Mumbai – 400 101, Maharashtra

Tel No:

91-22-28871697

 

 

Name :

Mr. Manoj Kumar More

Designation :

Director

Address :

A /202 Sangeet Complex Building No.11, Jesal Park, Bhayander (East), thane -401 105

Mobile No:

91-9820157235

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sanjay Jain

Designation :

Director

Address :

L-2, priya Apartments, D Block, Vikar Puri, New Delhi

Mobile No:

91-9811579069

 

 

Name :

Mr. Navin Choksi

Designation :

Director

Address :

D-7, shanty Society, mogul Lane, mahim, Mumbai – 400 016, Maharashtra

Mobile No:

91-9323467852

 

 

Name :

Mr. Joe Mckay

Designation :

Director

Address :

Houghton Road, North Anston Trading Estate, North Anston, Sheffield, S 31 7 JN, UK

Tel No:

1909 569 961

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ram Prosad Ghosh

Designation :

Director

Address :

S/o Prahlad Chandra Ghosh, B -44, Flat No. 103

Tel No:

91-22-24591734

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Exporter of Stainless steel pipe fittings, flange, seam Stubends, Forged Ball, Valve Body, Chokes, Bonnets.

 

 

Exports :

 

Countries :

Middle East, Europe, United State , Brazil, Canada, Israel, UK

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

100

 

 

Bankers :

·         Saraswat Bank

Address: Mumbai

 

·         State Bank of Hyderabad

Address: Mumbai

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

R K Chaudhary and Associates

Chartered Accountants

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

Nil

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

15000000

Equity shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.150.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

6993000

Equity shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.69.930 millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

 

 

31.03.2006

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

 

 

68.400

2] Share Application Money

 

 

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

 

 

26.300

4] (Accumulated Losses)

 

 

0.000

NETWORTH

 

 

94.700

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

 

 

133.200

2] Unsecured Loans

 

 

0.000

TOTAL BORROWING

 

 

133.200

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 

 

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

227.900

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

 

 

68.700

Capital work-in-progress

 

 

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

 

 

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

 

 

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

 

114.000

 

Sundry Debtors

 

 

46.000

 

Cash & Bank Balances

 

 

9.000

 

Other Current Assets

 

 

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

 

 

62.100

Total Current Assets

 

 

231.100

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

71.900

 

Provisions

 

 

0.000

Total Current Liabilities

 

 

71.900

Net Current Assets

 

 

159.200

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

 

 

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

227.900

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2006

 

 

 

 

Sales Turnover

 

 

426.000

Other Income

 

 

30.900

Stock adjustments

 

 

21.500

Total Income

 

 

478.400

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

 

 

53.400

Provision for Taxation

 

 

16.800

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

 

 

36.600

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Raw materials

 

 

303.000

 

Other manufacturing expenses

 

 

81.300

 

Employee Cost

 

 

5.100

 

Selling and administrative expenses

 

 

22.300

 

Interest and financial charges

 

 

9.500

 

Depreciation

 

 

3.800

Total Expenditure

 

 

425.000

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

Year

30.06.2007

Type

1st Quarter

Sales Turnover

143.500

Other Income

11.900

Total Income

155.400

Total Expenditure

132.800

Operating Profit

22.600

Interest

6.300

Gross Profit

16.300

Depreciation

0.000

Tax

5.500

Reported PAT

10.800

 

KEY RATIOS

 

Year

31.03.2006

Debt-Equity Ratio

1.41

Long Term Debt-Equity Ratio

1.41

Current Ratio

3.21

TURNOVER RATIOS

Fixed Assets

5.52

Inventory

3.74

Debtors

9.26

Interest Cover Ratio

6.62

Operating Profit Margin(%)

15.66

Profit Before Interest And Tax Margin(%)

14.77

Cash Profit Margin(%)

9.48

Adjusted Net Profit Margin(%)

8.59

Return On Capital Employed(%)

27.60

Return On Net Worth(%)

38.65

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

WEBSITE DETAILS:

 

SUBJECT is one of the technology leaders in the forging industry providing the highest quality products and services for a one stop solution to cater to all the forging needs. With an enviable reputation for quality products they are fully equipped to carry their reputation as “forging leaders”.

 

They stand among the elite along with their engineers and application experts and since their inception in 1997 they have undergone continuous development and their commitment is reflected by their meticulous application of monitoring procedures which ensures complete material traceability during the production cycle. All their Products And Processes Are Certified And Their Quality Is Second To None And They’re Proud Of It. At company, The Combination Of Inventory, Product Knowledge And Value Added Services Combine To Provide Their Clients With

 

An HMFL Solution.

·         Fair Pricing

·         Extensive Inventory

·         Fast Delivery

·         Special Finishes

·         Close Tolerance

·         Special Chemistry

 

Over the years subject has been investing in creating state of art facilities and its forging and machining is comparable to the best in the industry. Subject is one of the most innovative and exciting companies to emerge and they are proud to say that all their products embody highest international standards because they are built with expertise. Every HMFL  product is as per the customer’s specification and a result of their dedication. as the company continues to grow and expand their goal and commitment increases and they hereby promise that they will remain competitive and keep delivering the same quality products because they at company understand and know that quality and quantity goes hand in hand.

 

The company believes in continuous improvisation of manufacturing process through advanced technology to meet customer’s requirement by proper training and development programmed.

 

The company has got imported as well as indigenously developed machinery and manufacturing facilities to Produce All Kinds Of Its Products. The Company Has Got In House Capability And Facilities To Meet The Forging Process, Heat Treatment, Machining Process And Testing Laboratory. The Process Control And Monitoring Is Primary Concern To Regulate The Important Parameters Of The Manufacturing Process. The Timely Calibration Of Instruments And Maintenance Schedule Helps Not Only To Increase The Production But Also It Ensures A Good Quality Product. 

 

SUBJECT is also more concerned about the health and safety of its employees by providing safety equipment to its employees. Adequate fire extinguishers are provided for safety precautions. And also a detailed training has been given to its employees regarding safety is concerned. All necessary such facilities are available in the plant.

 

Subject has been recognized in the world wide market for the supply of flanges, stub ends and various forged products and also has been appreciated by various customers for not only the good quality products but also timely deliveries. Subject is maintaining a very good relation with its customers since past decades. it has also achieved certifications like iso 9001:2000 from rwtuv – germany and also successful to get a certification from defence ministry as a preferred vendor supplier for supply of forged components.

 

Corporate

Manufacturing Plant At Wada

Hilton Metal Forging Ltd. Is A Government Recognized Export House And Leading Manufacturer And Exporter Of Alloy Steel And Stainless Steel Forged Components Ranging In Size From 0.5 Kg To 750 Kg Per Piece In Closed-Die.

 

SUBJECT Manufactures a Range of Automotive Components, High Pressure Valve Body and Bonnet Forgings, Flanges, Stub-Ends, Long welding Neck Flanges and Pipe Fittings in Material like Special Specification of S.S Alloy Steel, Carbon Steel As Per ANSI, DIN, British Standards

 

Incorporated In 1997, SUBJECT Has Built A Solid Reputation By Exporting To Challenging And Highly Competitive Markets Like USA, UK, Europe And Middle East Due To Timely Deliveries Of Indigenously Manufactured High Quality Products That Meet All International Standards.

 

They Procure Quality Raw Material From Leading Steel Mills And Use State-Of-The-Art Machinery Resulting In Better Quality Products. Exhaustive Quality Checks At Every Stage Right From Conception, Designing And Manufacturing Ensures High Accuracy In Terms Of Composition, Dimensions, Measurements And Delivery.

 

HILTON METAL FORGING Limited

GOVT. RECOGNIZED EXPORT HOUSE

Customer service is proactive. 

 

They at company believe that customer satisfaction means getting off to a new good start understanding the urgency and setting their targets accordingly.

 

Quality first reputation then customer first goodwill then

Customer satisfaction is the ultimate goal and the bottom line is to increase quality while lowering per unit cost to the end user. The company works as a partner to solve all the steel problems and create solutions. They have strived hard over the years and this has been reflected by the recent acclaim awarded to us the export excellence certificate by engineering export promotion council. Their responsibility increases and The Company does not intend resting on its laurels. Their goal is to be more than successful. 

 

Hilton Metal Forging to raise Rs 381.5 mn via IPO:-

Hilton Metal Forging plans to raise Rs 381.5 million via an IPO, while, an additional sum to the tune of Rs 100 million will be raised through a term loan from State Bank of Hyderabad, said the draft prospectus of the company. The loan amount constitutes 20.77% of the total project cost.

The company has mooted an expansion of its existing capacity from 11,100 MTA to 24,900 MTA by installing additional plant and machinery in order to augment the existing manufacturing facilities.


The company`s target customers are primarily OE manufacturers and they contract their sales on direct sales basis, both in domestic and international market. It has already established a strong relationship with the leading automobile manufacturers and OE manufacturers in India and abroad.

The company is one of the two Indian forging companies having US approval for 0.89% import duty as against anti-dumping duty of 160% imposed on other units. This has opened a very big market for the company.

 

 


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.39.68

UK Pound

1

Rs.80.53

Euro

1

Rs.56.23

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

5

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

5

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

5

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

5

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

5

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

5

--MARGINS

-5~5

---

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

NO

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

45

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

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

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

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

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

NR

In view of the lack of information, we have no basis upon which to recommend credit dealings

No Rating

 

 

 

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