MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

29.08.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

BOSCH LIMITED

 

 

Formerly Known As :

MOTOR INDUSTRIES COMPANY LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Hosur Road, Post Box No 3000, Adugodi, Bangalore – 560030, Karnataka

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

12.11.1951

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

08-761

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L85110KA1951PLC000761

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

BLRM01746D

 

 

Legal Form :

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

 

Subject is a 56.99% subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Marketing of pumps, Injectors, Nozzles, Starter motors, Spark plugs, Alternators,  Blaupunkt car audio systems, Electric power tools, Special purpose machines, Packing machines, Automotive accessories and Bosch automotive products.

 

Manufacturer of Automobile Equipment and Machinery

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Aa

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 128100000

 

 

Status :

Excellent

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

The company is a part of Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany, a well-established and reputed multi-national industrial house.

 

Subject is a well-established and reputed company having fine track. Available information indicates high financial responsibility of the company. Financial position of the company is good. Fundamentals of the company are strong and healthy. The Company has been making good progress in its performance. Payments are always correct and as per commitments.

 

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

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Post Box No 3000, Hosur Road, Adugodi, Bangalore – 560030, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-22992111 / 22220088 / 22992195

Fax No.:

91-80-22272728

E-Mail :

bertling.h@pcm.bosch.de

cavale.kr@pcm.bosch.de

iyer.bs@in.bosch.com

Website :

1)       http://www.pcm.bosch.de

2)       http://www.micoindia.com

 

 

Head Office :

RMB Complex, Adugodi, Bangalore – 560030, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-22999279 / 22992705

Fax No.:

91-80-22992758

 

 

Mumbai Office :

Crystal Building, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400 018, Maharashtra

Tel. No.:

91-22-24930452 / 24951831

Fax No.:

91-22-24973924 / 24982052

 

 

Factory  :

Located at

 

v      Naganathapura Plant, P.B.No.6887, Electronic City Post Office, Bangalore – 560 100, Karnataka, India

v      Nashik, Maharashtra

v      Jaipur, Rajasthan

v      Naganathapura, Karnataka

 

 

Sales Office Located at :

Located at :

 

·         Ahmedabad

·         Bangalore

·         Chandigarh

·         Guwahati

·         Jaipur

·         Mumbai

·         Pune

·         Secunderabad

·         Chennai

·         Ernakulam

·         Indore

·         Kolkata

·         New Delhi

·         Raipur

·         Ghaziabad

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. H. Zimmerer

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Dr. J. J. Irani

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. B. Steinruecke

Designation :

Director

Date of Appointment : 

15.06.2005

 

 

Name :

Mr. B. Muthuraman

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Dr. B. Bohr

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Renu. S. Karnad

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. D. S. Parekh

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Dr. A. Hieronimus

Designation :

Managing Director upto 31.01.08
(Chairman from 01.02.08)

 

 

Name :

Mr. M. Lakshminarayan

Designation :

Joint Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. V. K. Viswanathan

Designation :

Joint Managing Director upto 31.01.08
(Managing Director from 01.02.08)

 

 

Name :

Mr. V. K. Bedi

Designation :

Sales Manager

 

 

Name :

Mr. Satish Kumar

Designation :

Purchasing Manager

 

 

Name :

Dr. Ferdinand Allerkamp

Designation :

Joint Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Dr. Manfred Dürnholz

Designation :

Joint Managing Director

Date of Appointment : 

01.02.2008

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. B. S. Iyer

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

Committees :

 

Audit Committee :

Mrs. Renu. S. Karnad, (Chairperson) 
Dr. B. Bohr (from 01.01.08 upto 31.01.08)
Mr. B. Steinruecke
Mr. B. Muthuraman
Dr. A. Hieronimus (from 01.02.08)

 

 

Shareholders’/Investors’ Grievance Committee :

H. Zimmerer, Chairman (up to 31.12.07)

B. Steinruecke, Chairman (from 01.02.08)

Renu S. Karnad

Dr. A. Hieronimus

Dr. F. Allerkamp

 

 

Remuneration Committee :

H. Zimmerer (up to 31.12.07)

Dr. B. Bohr (from 01.01.08 to 31.01.08)

Dr. A. Hieronimus (from 01.02.08)

B. Muthuraman

B. Steinruecke

 

 

Investment Committee :

Renu S. Karnad

B. Muthuraman

Dr. A. Hieronimus (up to 31.01.08)

Dr. F. Allerkamp

Dr. Manfred Duernholz (from 01.02.08)

 

 

Property Committee :

H. Zimmerer (up to 31.12.07)

Dr. A. Hieronimus (from 01.02.08)

Renu S. Karnad

Dr. B. Bohr (from 01.01.08 to 31.01.08)

M. Lakshminarayan

Dr. F. Allerkamp

 

 

Share Transfer Committee :

Dr. J. J. Irani

Mr. B. Steinruecke (from 15.06.05)

Dr. A. Hieronimus

Mr. V. K. Viswanathan (upto 28.02.06)

 


 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

As on 31.12.2007

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

Robert Bosch GmbH

22349420

69.730

Public Financial Institutions

4357880

13.597

Foreign Instructional Investors

1409760

4.398

Mutual Funds

736676

2.298

Nationalised Banks

9212

0.029

Body Corporates

423106

1.320

Foreign Nationals / NRIs / OCBs

90046

0.281

Public

2675360

8.347

Total

32051460

100.00

 

As on 30.06.2008

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

Robert Bosch GmbH

22349420

69.730

Public Financial Institutions

4350142

13.572

Foreign Instructional Investors

1487042

4.640

Mutual Funds

742347

2.316

Nationalised Banks

9176

0.029

Body Corporates

431614

1.347

Foreign Nationals / NRIs / OCBs

76403

0.238

Public

2605316

8.128

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Marketing of pumps, Injectors, Nozzles, Starter motors, Spark plugs, Alternators,  Blaupunkt car audio systems, Electric power tools, Special purpose machines, Packing machines, Automotive accessories and Bosch automotive products.

 

Manufacturer of Automobile Equipment and Machinery.

 

 

Products :

Item Code No. (ITC Code)             84.08 & 84.09

Product Description                     Fuel Injection Equipment & Components

                                                 

Item Code No. (ITC Code)             85.08

Product Description                     Portable Electric Power Tools

                                                 

Item Code No. (ITC Code)             85.11

Product Description                     Auto Electrical Items

 

 

Exports :

 

Countries :

Bangladesh, Brazil, Germany, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, U.A.E. and U.S.A

 

 

Imports :

 

Countries :

Germany, Japan and U.S.A

 


PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

Unit

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Fuel Injection Equipment

Pcs. (‘000)

3324

3057

Spark Plugs

Pcs. (‘000)

20000

16913

Auto Electricals

Pcs. (‘000)

1355

1289

Portable Electric Power Tools

Pcs. (‘000)

241

195

Nozzles and Nozzle Holders

Pcs. (‘000)

17595

16429

Special Purpose Engines

Nos.

96

74

Packaging Machines

Nos.

170

150

Spares & Components

Pcs. (‘000)

19884

20262

Tools, Gauges, Jigs & Fixtures

Rs. Million

213

217

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

9856

 

 

Bankers :

·         State Bank of India, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

·         Canara Bank, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

·         Citibank, N.A., Bangalore, Karnataka, India

·         Deutsche Bank AG, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

 

 

Facilities :

SECURED LOANS

Rs in Millions

Cash credit from Banks

(Secured by hypothecation of present and future stocks of raw materials, finished goods, work-in-progress and book debts)

123.748

 

UNSECURED LOANS

Rs in Millions

Sales Tax Deferral Loan from Government of Maharashtra and Rajasthan

2327.206

 

 

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Price Waterhouse & Company

Chartered Accountants

Address :

5th Floor, Tower "D",  The Millenia, 1 & 2 Murphy Road, Ulsoor, Bangalore 560 008

 

 

Memberships :

v      Confederation of Indian Industry

 

 

Collaborators :

  • Lisk, U.S.A.
  • Maschinenfarbick Gehring GmbH, Germany
  • Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany
  • Subfina Greishaber, Germany
  • Wifzig & Frank Turmatic GmbH, Germany

 

 

Parents Company :

Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

  • Blaupunkt GmbH. Germany
  • Bosch Automotive Diesel Systems Company, Limited, China
  • Bosch Automotive Products (Suzhou) Company Limited, China
  • Bosch Corporation, Japan
  • Bosch Diesel, spol. s r.o.,Czech Republic
  • Bosch Engineering GmbH, Germany
  • Bosch Management Support GmbH, Germany
  • Bosch Packaging Technology (Singapore) Pte. Limited, Singapore
  • Bosch Power Tools (China) Limited, China
  • Bosch Rexroth (India) Limited, India
  • Bosch Rexroth AQ Germany
  • Bosch Rexroth Fluidtech S.A.S., France
  • Bosch Rexroth Limitada, Brazil
  • Bosch Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., Turkey
  • Bosch Security Systems B.V., Netherlands
  • Bosch Security Systems Pte. Limited, Singapore
  • Bosch Systemes de Freinage S.A.S.U., France
  • Bosch Techniques d'Emballage S.A.S., France
  • Bosch Trading (Shanghai) Company, Limited, China
  • BT Magnet - Technologic GmbH, Germany
  • ETAS Entwicklungs - und Applikz fiir elektronische Systeme GmbH. Germany
  • Bosch Chassis Systems India Limited
  • Makat Candy Technology GmbH, Germany
  • Moehwald GmbH, Germany
  • Nanjing Huade Spark Plug Company, Limited, China
  • Robert Bosch (Australia) Proprietary Limited, Australia
  • Robert Bosch (France) S.A.S., France
  • Robert Bosch (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia
  • Robert Bosch (Proprietary) Limited, South Africa
  • Robert Bosch (South East Asia) Pte. Limited, Singapore
  • Robert Bosch AG, Austria
  • Robert Bosch Argentina Industrial S.A., Argentina
  • Robert Bosch Company Limited, China
  • Robert Bosch Corporation, United States
  • Robert Bosch Elektronik GmbH, Germany
  • Robert Bosch Espana Fabrica Treto, S.A., Spain
  • Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany
  • Robert Bosch HK/IPH, Hongkong
  • Robert Bosch Inc., Phillipines
  • Robert Bosch India Limited, India
  • Robert Bosch Korea Mechanics and Electronics Limited, Korea
  • Robert Bosch Limitada, Brazil
  • Robert Bosch Limited, Great Britain
  • Robert Bosch Limited, Thailand
  • Robert Bosch Sistemas de Frenos, S.A. de C.V., Mexico
  • Robert Bosch Verpakkingsmachines B.V., Netherlands
  • Robert Bosch, Mexico
  • Scintilla AG, Switzerland
  • Technologies Diesel e Sistemi Frenanti S.p.A., Italy
  • United Automotive Electronic Systems Company Limited, China
  • Wuxi Weifuautomotive Dieselsystem Company Limited, China
  • Hawera Probst GmbH, Germany
  • Robert Bosch AB, Sweden
  • Robert Bosch Espana S.A., Spain
  • Robert Bosch Hungary
  • Robert Bosch Power Tools Sdn. Bhd., Malayasia
  • VHIT Spa, Italy
  • Zexel Corporation, Japan

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

38051460

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.380.515 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

38051460

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs. 380.515 Millions

 

Less: Equity Shares bought back

 

Rs. 60.000 Millions

 

Total

 

Rs. 320.515 Millions

 

Notes:

a) 22,349,420(2006:19,406,260) Equity shares are held by Robert Bosch GmbH (Federal Republic of Germany), the holding company.

 

b) Includes 3,469,558 shares of Rs.100 each allotted as bonus shares by capitalisation of reserves and 48,000 shares of Rs.100 each allotted pursuant to a contract for consideration other than cash.

 

c) 600,000 Equity shares of Rs.100 each were bought back in the years 2000, 2001 and 2002 under Section 77A of the Companies Act, 1956, and Securities Exchange Board of India (Buy Back of Securities) Regulations, 1998.

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.12.2007

31.12.2006

31.12.2005

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

320.515

320.515

320.515

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

25313.552

20099.117

15207.756

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

25634.067

20419.632

15528.271

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

123.748

157.150

179.993

2] Unsecured Loans

2327.206

1890.753

1508.220

TOTAL BORROWING

2450.954

2047.903

1688.213

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

28085.021

22467.535

17216.484

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

4870.670

4488.084

3837.914

Capital work-in-progress

1583.194

927.355

884.473

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

10637.809

7267.921

5208.190

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

1414.657

1548.000

1563.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

4846.778
5025.619

3768.542

 

Sundry Debtors

5862.033
5285.179

3776.914

 

Cash & Bank Balances

6790.640
6249.205

5831.043

 

Other Current Assets

13.356
20.029

10.952

 

Loans & Advances

3049.880
3019.798

2731.535

Total Current Assets

20562.687

19599.830

16118.986

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

7380.999
7904.931

6759.219

 

Provisions

3602.997
3458.724

3636.860

Total Current Liabilities

10983.996

11363.655

10396.079

Net Current Assets

9578.691
8236.175

5722.907

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

28085.021

22467.535

17216.484

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.12.2007

31.12.2006

31.12.2005

Sales Turnover

42796.321

37836.839

29774.827

Other Income

3780.755

2127.411

1747.449

Total Income

46577.076

39964.250

31522.276

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

8559.631

6515.396

5290.063

Provision for Taxation

2467.572

1035.480

1859.360

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

6092.059

5479.916

3430.703

 

 

 

 

Earnings in Foreign Currency :

 

 

 

 

Export Earnings

6729.504

6269.620

4231.253

 

Other Earnings

493.339

517.797

415.072

Total Earnings

7222.843

6787.417

4646.325

 

 

 

 

Imports :

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

3924.285

3450.722

2069.664

 

Stores & Spares

3451.624

4529.755

4001.647

 

Capital Goods

1802.938

2026.115

2559.465

Total Imports

9178.847

10006.592

8630.776

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Materials

22282.211

19253.143

15261.169

 

Operating Expenses

13388.746

11871.202

9396.123

 

Depreciation & Amortization

2539.078

2464.837

1980.855

 

Expenditure transferred to Capital Accounts

[192.590]

[140.328]

 

Total Expenditure

38017.445

33448.854

26638.147

 

 

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2008

30.06.2008

 Type

 

 

 1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

Sales Turnover

 

 

12051.000

12210.800

Other Income

 

 

285.500

1145.900

Total Income

 

 

12336.500

13356.700

Total Expenditure

 

 

9719.200

10164.600

Operating Profit

 

 

2617.300

3192.100

Interest

 

 

(223.300)

(213.000)

Gross Profit

 

 

2840.600

3405.100

Depreciation

 

 

525.900

605.100

Tax

 

 

759.500

640.800

Reported PAT

 

 

1617.200

2197.200

 

 

 


KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.12.2007

31.12.2006

31.12.2005

Debt-Equity Ratio

0.10

0.10

0.11

Long Term Debt-Equity Ratio

0.09

0.09

0.10

Current Ratio

1.92

1.77

1.69

Fixed Assets

2.14

2.13

1.98

Inventory

9.64

9.53

9.95

Debtors

8.54

9.25

11.12

Interest Cover Ratio

229.26

101.37

40.01

Operating Profit Margin(%)

23.41

21.39

22.51

Profit Before Interest And Tax Margin(%)

18.07

15.51

16.49

Cash Profit Margin(%)

18.14

16.49

16.45

Adjusted Net Profit Margin(%)

12.80

10.61

10.43

Return On Capital Employed(%)

34.01

32.75

34.74

Return On Net Worth(%)

26.46

24.73

24.45

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

History

 

Motor Industries Company Limited (MICO), incorporated in 1951 as a subsidiary of Robert Bosch AG, Germany is India's largest auto-ancillary company. This ISO 9001 certified company which was initially incorporated to manufacture spark plugs for petrol engines and fuel injection equipment for diesel engines the company produces wide ranges of auto ancillary products which includes delivery valve nozzles, nozzle holders, filters, filter inserts, glow plugs, glow indicators, glow resistors, starter motors, etc. It is one of the world largest manufacturer of diesel fuel injection equipment.

 
It is also dealing in industrial equipment, auto-electrical, gear pumps for tractor applications, electric power tools, packaging machines, security technology products and Blaupunkt car multimedia systems. Robert Bosch, Germany, holds a majority 56.99% stake in the company. The company is having 4 plants in the country, including two in Bangalore, one in Jaipur and Nashik. All four plants are TS 16949 and ISO 14001 certified. MICO Trading Private Limited is a subisidiary of MICO. 

 
In 1985, MICO introduced the bi-metal electrode spark plug for petrol engines. It also took steps to develop a manufacturing programme to produce 59,500 multi-cylinder fuel injection pumps. The company diversified into starter motors and alternators. It set up the Bosch Global Development Centre to design and develop small single-cylinder pumps for the entire Bosch group. MICO has launched products like fog lamps, halogen lamps, stop lamps, tail lamps and horns. The company has designed and developed fuel injection systems with emphasis on reduction in both emission and fuel consumption. 

 
The company has expanded its product mix in India with an investment of about Rs 5000 Millions. The company had set up a manufacturing base for fuel injection equipment with an investment of over Rs 2000 Millions. The Government of Karnataka has extended a package of incentive for the proposed expansion/diversification project. 

 
It entered into a MOU with the Rajasthan Govt. to set up facilities near Jaipur to manufacture auto ancillaries/components including fuel injection equipment. The Jaipur plant was inaugrated and the civil work for the Application Development Center is nearing completion. For the ninth year in succession the MICO Vocational Center at Bangalore was adjudged the best establishment in the All India Skills Competition. It intorduced three contemporary models of Car Audio Systems belonging to Blaupunkt 99 range. 

 
MICO made a buyback of shares in February 2002 of 200,000 equity shares of Rs.2500 per share. It had concluded the first tranche of share buyback in May 2000 at Rs 4,200 per share. In Nov.'2000, it obtained approval to buy back another two lakh shares, representing 5.55% of its capital at Rs 3,800 per share. The company has drawn up a total outlay of Rs 760 Millions for the buyback, to be financed out of the free reserves. 
 
With a view to intensifying customer orientation, a new initiative called BeQIK has been introduced as in Bosch. BeQIK is the Bosch global guiding principle providing the overall vision for change within Bosch worldwide. 
 
During 2001-02 the Nashik Plant successfully commissioned the shifting of production facilities from Robert Bosch in Brazil,Turkey & France for the manufacture of Nozzles and Nozzle Holder Assemblies. To cater to the Indian market, 'Terra-25' a vertical form,fill and seal machine was introduced by Packaging Machinery division. The Mobile Communication Division has launched 'Velocity' range of car audio accessories such as speakers, woofers & MP3 players. 

 
During July 2004 the company sub-divided its equity share face value from Rs.100/- per share to Rs.10/- per share. In August 2004 Bosch has announced plans of its group companies to invest about Rs.10000 million in India over the next 4 years. As part of this investment will be directed towards the introduction of the Common Rail Diesel Injection systems. The first Common Rail System is expected to roll out in early 2006.  

 
The company acquired from Robert Bosch India Limited, the business activities relating to Petrol Injection Systems with effect from 1st January 2005. 

 
In June 2005, the BOSCH Group and MANN+HUMMEL GmbH signed an agreement to establish a joint venture in India. In January, 2006, Mico invested Rs.25 Million being 25% in the equity capital of MHB Filter India Private Limited, :50:50 joint venture by the two promoters for the manufacture of filter elements/spin-on-filters and complete fuel filter systems for the filtration of air/gases and liquids in Automotive Applications and Industrial Applications. 

 
Net sales for the year 2007 grew by 13%. The Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the year as percentage of net sales was at 20% in 2007 as compared to 21.1% in 2006. The Profit After Tax as percentage of net sales was 14.2% in 2007 as against 14.5% in 2006. 

 
In addition to the sales, interest income and other income contributed significantly to the overall income growth of 16.5%. 


Material costs as a percentage to sales increased to 52.1% as compared to 50.9% in 2006. The staff costs grew to 11.2% of sales as compared to 10.4% in 2006. Operating expenses (excluding staff costs) decreased to 19.6% from 20.6% of sales in 2006. The depreciation for the year decreased to 5.9% from 6.5% of sales in 2006. 


Overall, in terms of Profit before interest, Depreciation and Taxes, the result for the year shows an increase of 40/0 over the previous year. 

 

Business Situation: 

 
The year 2007 saw a stabilization of the buoyancy in the Indian economy experienced in 2005 and 2006. In the second half of 2007 the overall economic upbeat declined indicating possible oncoming structural adjustments in the economy. 

 

The Indian automotive market had a mixed performance in 2007. The high growth seen in the later half of 2006 was not sustained in 2007. Interest rates hikes to contain inflationary pressure contributed to the decline in growth rates, especially in the commercial vehicles and two wheeler markets, which are sensitive to interest rates. 

 

Sales of Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles were mainly affected and the year ended with only a marginal growth of 4% compared to 2006. The increasing spread of the hub and spoke model for logistics in the big cities and the retail boom resulted in double digit growth for the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) segment. 


The sale of passenger vehicles continued to grow impressively despite the interest rate hike, aided by increasing disposable incomes of households and new model launches. Increasing awareness of the benefits of the clean, quiet and economical Common Rail System amongst the Indian consumers continue to drive the trend for diesel cars. 

 
The tractor market saw flat sales during 2007 due to reduced finance availability and the hike in interest rates. The 3-wheeler segment saw negative growth as more and more goods carriers moved from 3-wheelers to 4-wheeler LCVs. The 2-wheeler segment too saw negative growth, caused by the interest rate hikes. 

 
Strong investment in infrastructure, construction and the retail sector contributed to a robust growth of their industrial and Consumer goods businesses. 

 

Names of companies/firms in which Directors of the Company held office as Director are given below:

 

Dr. B. Bohr

 

Dr. A. Hieronimus

 

Mr. M. Lakshminarayan

 

Dr. F. Allerkamp

 

Mr. B. Steinruecke

 

Mr. B. Muthuraman

 

Mrs. Renu S. Karnad

 

Mr. V. K. Viswanathan [From 01.11.2007]

 

 

Dr. A. Hieronimus, Dr. F. Allerkamp and Mr. B. Steinruecke are liable to retire by rotation and offer themselves for re-election. Dr. A. Hieronimus, 60, holds a Diploma in Mathematics from the University of Cologne. He received a Doctorate in Business Administration also from the same University.

 

Dr. Hieronimus started his career as an Academic Assistant in the University of Cologne, Germany. He joined Mannesmann AG in 1979 and held senior positions responsible for materials management, sales and operation planning, head of department of sales and marketing, head of the department of corporate planning in the Mannesmann group companies in Germany. In 1990, he became a Member of the Management Board of Mannesmann Demag Baumaschinen GmbH and later of the Board of Management in Mannesmann Rexroth GmbH.

 

From 1997 to April 2001, he was Member of Executive Board of Mannesmann Rexroth AG, Germany and continued in that position till August 2003, up on the takeover of Rexroth AG by Robert Bosch GmbH. 

 
Dr. F. Allerkamp, 54, holds a degree in Business Administration from Westfdlische WilhelmsUniversitcit, Munster and a Doctorate in Political Science. In 1978, he started his career as a teaching assistant in Westfdlische Wilhelms-Universitat, Munster. In 1983, he joined the controlling division of Blaupunkt-Werke GmbH, Hildesheim. In 1989, he moved to Head the Department of Accounting and Finance in Robert Bosch Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia and then became the Managing Director Commercial, responsible for Finance, Administration, Purchasing and Logistics. In 1993, he became the Senior Administrative Officer in the Corporate Administration and Finance Department of Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart with management responsibility for Gasoline Systems' and `Diesel Systems' divisions. He then moved over to Robert Bosch GmbH, Blaichach, Germany as Plant Manager Controlling. 

 


From 2002, he was Senior Vice President, Project Management SAP, responsible for the introduction of new standardized SAP software at all sites belonging to the Automotive Equipment Division of Robert Bosch GmbH throughout Europe. 

 
Mr. B. Steinruecke, 52, studied Law and Economics in Vienna, Bonn, Geneva and Heidelberg. He has a law degree from the University of Heidelberg and passed the Bar Examination of the High Court of Hamburg. He worked with Coopers and Lybrand, Hamburg before joining Deutsche Bank in 1984 and rose to become General Manager of the Mumbai Branch and Joint Chief Executive Officer of Bank's operations in India. Later, he became the Managing Partner and Speaker of the Board of the ABC Privatkunden-Bank, Berlin. In July 2003, he became the Director General of Indo-German Chamber of Commerce. 

 
Mr. Steinruecke is an Independent Director of the Company, Chairman of Shareholder's/Investors' Grievance Committee, member of Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and the Share Transfer Committee of the Board. 

Management Discussion and Analysis Report: 

Industry Structure and Development: 

The Indian Economy continues to maintain its strong growth. After posting an impressive pace of 9% in average GDP growth rate in the previous four years, the economy is expected to increase overall by 8.7% in 2007-08.  Industrial sector growth is expected to moderate slightly from 10.9% in 2006-07 to about 9% in 2007-08, while service sector growth continues to be robust at about 10.7%. The agriculture sector is expected to grow only by around 2.6% in 2007-08 compared to about 3.8% in the previous year due mainly to weather induced fluctuations. 
 
The Indian Automotive market exhibited a mixed trend in 2007 with the effect of increasing interest rate slowing growth. The commercial vehicle segment grew by 11% against the growth of 28% in 2006, with significant decline in the growth rates witnessed in the second half of the year mainly in the HCV segment. However, the growth in the LCV segment was robust through out the year mainly on account of the increasing spread of the hub and spoke model and the strong growth of the retail industry. 

Sales of passenger vehicles increased by 16% on the back of increasing disposable income and the launch of various new models by car majors, coupled with lucrative discounts offered by car makers. Subsequent to the introduction of diesel engines fitted with common rail systems, the popularity of diesel vehicles is growing. Diesel engines with Common Rail Systems have proved to be more fuel efficient, better performing and quieter. 

The Tractor segment has shown a flat growth after an impressive growth of 26% in 2006 mainly due to increase in interest rates. The 3 and 2 wheeler markets have also reported declining growth due to the same reason and also due to shift in the customer preference to 4 wheeler automobiles. 

Operations: 
 
The following are some of the highlights of the company for the year 2007: 

* The Company witnessed an overall growth of 13% in sales during the year in spite of low growth witnessed in commercial vehicles in the second half of 2007. The business sector wise sales performance of the Company has been highlighted in the Director's report.

* The Company continued its investment program of setting up new manufacturing lines mainly for Common Rail Systems, with an investment during the year of about INR 3,600 Million. Thus the total investment made in the last four years is around INR 12,500 Million.

* During the year the Company commenced its first in-house assembly of Common Rail Injectors at its Nashik plant.

* The Packaging machinery business was relocated from Bangalore to Goa to focus on the pharma business. The year 2007 saw the Power Tool division of the company setting up its in-house facility for manufacturing motors.

* The Deployment of Business Excellence based on the European EFQM model gained a further momentum across the company with the Bangalore plant being awarded 'Commendation for Significant achievement' from Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The Company received the ACMA Gold Award for manufacturing excellence. 

Financial Performance: 

The company has reported a sales growth of 13% in 2007. The Profit before Other Items and Tax has improved to 20% of sales from the previous year of 17.2% inspite of an increase in input prices primarily due to mix change and increase in personnel costs. This has been achieved through higher productivity and increased returns on the treasury operations. For the year the company has achieved a PAT of 14.2% as compared to 14.5% for 2006. PAT of 2006 includes profit from sale of property at Chennai. If they exclude this one time exceptional item the PAT for 2006 is at 11.7%. 

The company's focus on localization has helped in bringing down the year end inventory coverage to 46 days from 50 days in 2006. This is in spite of the need for higher inventory requirement due to increasing types/variants of finished and traded goods. 

With an increased proportion of sales to OEMs in the total sales, the receivables coverage has increased from 40 days in 2006 to 46 days in 2007. The reason is that the average credit period for OEMs is longer than for customers in other segments.

After investing over INR 3,200 Million in 2006, the Company invested around INR 3,600 Million in 2007. 
41% of the investments made in 2007 was in their Bangalore location mainly for manufacturing of Common Rail Pumps, strengthening Quality and Development areas. At Jaipur location investments were made mainly for expansion of existing manufacturing facility of VE pumps. Significant investments were made at Nashik location (41%) for manufacturing of Common Rail Injectors. An amount of INR 19 Million was spent for setting up new manufacturing facility at Verna (Goa) for Packaging Machineries. 

Segment-Wise Analysis: 

The proportion of the Industrial Technology (UBI) and Consumer Goods and building technology (UBG) businesses increased from 8.1% in 2006 to 9.6% in 2007, with the Power Tools business growing by 25%, Security Systems by 34% and Packaging Machinery by over 17%. 

 
In the Secondary segment, the share of exports has marginally declined from 16.6% in 2006 to 15.7% in 2007 mainly due to the negative effect of Rupee appreciation.

Outlook: 
The growth of the Indian Automotive Market over the long term looks positive. However, the immediate outlook is uncertain considering higher interest rates and increasing crude oil prices and these will have to be closely monitored for any negative fallout. There are substantial investments planned by the OEMs in the coming years to increase capacity and introduce new models. OEMs are planning to make India a hub for small cars both for local consumption and for the export markets. It is pertinent to mention here that the Union Budget for 2008 has reduced the excise duty on small cars from 16% to 12%, to give a further incentive to the small car segment. This is also a focus area of the government's automotive mission plan 2016 which looks at increasing the share of the automotive industry to nearly 10% of the GDP from the current around 5%. A new segment is being created in the Indian automotive market the low price vehicle segment which is expected to see strong growth in the coming years. In order to give a boost to the manufacturing sector the Union Budget for 2008 has reduced the excise duty for most of the products including auto components from 16% to 14%, thereby giving a fillip to the overall automotive market. 

The construction sector is booming and is also attracting significant direct foreign investment. Infrastructure growth continues with strong investments in roads, airports, ports, railways and metro rail. 

Opportunities: 
With a strong technological base and a wide product range, their Company is well positioned to take advantage of the buoyancy in the economy. Their strong local competencies in engineering and manufacturing enables them to provide solutions for the low price vehicle segment. The BS4 emission legislation expected in 2010 and the growing acceptance of diesel in the passenger car segment is expected to increase demand for common rail systems. The company is investing in its manufacturing facilities to meet this demand. 

With the strong investments expected in the infrastructure, construction and retail sectors, the growth momentum in their businesses of power tools, security systems and packaging machinery is expected to continue. 

Risks and Concerns: 

High interest rates and increasing crude oil prices remain a matter of concern for the Indian automotive industry in the short term. The company will be operating in a highly competitive market in view of change in the product mix of the company with introduction of new products like Common Rail Systems, gasoline engine management systems and compact alternators and starters, the Company will be operating in a highly competitive market.

Apart from intensified competition which puts pressure on the sales prices, increasing input costs may also affect the profitability of the company. In view of the continuing high investments made by the company any delay in customer projects can adversely affect the utilization of their resources.

The company will also observe high cost pressures for products in the low price vehicle segment. While they have the first mover advantage in this segment, their competitors are also expected to aggressively pursue projects in the low price vehicle segment. Changes in the emission legislation and pricing of diesel fuel can have an adverse impact on their business considering their high investments in diesel business. The strong growth of the Indian economy is offering alternative opportunities and therefore, recruitment and retention of skilled manpower remains a matter of concern. 

A few of the management initiatives taken to offset the risks:

- Focus on developing engineering competencies and infrastructure in new products lines. 
- Cost reduction and import substitution projects. 
- Continuous improvement activities and implementing lean practices through the Bosch Production System (BPS). 
 - Redesign of HR policies and practices to attract, retain and motivate employees. 
 

The company is in trade terms with :

 

·         Abhishek Alloys Private Limited

·         Accurate Engineering Private Limited

·         Control Infotech Limited

·         Kanthi Precision Private Limited

·         Prasa Tools Private Limited

·         Klass Engineering Private Limited

·         Pragati Machine Tools Corporation

·         Chemoleums Private Limited

·         Race Technologies Private Limited

·         Riviera Packers Private Limited

·         Gole Precision Tools Private Limited

·         Fastener Manufacturers Private Limited

·         Mukund Industries

·         Karnataka Electronics

·         Jaycee Industries

·         R. B. Associates Private Limited

·         TA Hydraulics Private Limited

·         Bhat Metal Research Private Limited

·         Finetech Engineering

 

The company’s fixed assets of important value include Freehold & Leasehold Land, Buildings, Plant & Machinery, Furniture & Equipments and Motor Vehicles.

 

Contingent liabilities:

As on 31.03.2007

Rs in Millions

Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts:

 

Excise / Customs

 

Net of tax

0.232

Gross

0.352

Service Tax

 

Net of tax

3.151

Gross

4.774

 

As per website

 

The Bosch Group is one of the world’s biggest private industrial corporations. Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, the Bosch Group has approx. 261,300 employees worldwide, and generated annual sales revenue of 43.7 billion euros in 2006.

 

In India, the Bosch Group has about 15,817 employees, and in business year 2006 achieved total consolidated sales of Rs 50,087 million.

 

Bosch has grown phenomenally in India, way back since 1922 when the Illies Company established a Bosch agency in the then British India. The founding of Bosch Limited in 1951 spurred off an accelerated growth in the automotive segment which has not stopped till date. Bosch has a strong and voracious presence in the country today at numerous locations in diverse industry segments - both automotive and non-automotive.

 

In India, the Bosch Group is comprised of the following companies - 

 

 

Subject is the flagship of the Bosch Group subsidiaries in India. Founded in 1951, the company has emerged to become India’s largest auto component manufacturer and a leading exporter. It is the largest manufacturer of diesel fuel injection equipment in the country.

 

Subject employs about 10,033 associates, and in business year 2006 generated net sales of Rs 37,837 million with good growth in both automotive as well as the non-automotive businesses.

 

Subject has presence across all the three major business sectors of Bosch - Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods and Building Technology. Diverse business areas include common rail injectors and components, diesel fuel injection equipment, industrial equipment, auto-electricals, hydraulics, electric power tools, packaging machines, security systems and Blaupunkt car audio systems.

 

The nationwide network of automotive aftermarket services spans across 1000 towns with over 4,000 authorized representations.

 

Corporate office is located at Bangalore, India; with state-of-the-art ISO and TS 16949 certified manufacturing plants at Bangalore, Naganathapura (near Bangalore), Nashik and Jaipur. Of these, the Nashik and Naganathapura Plants are export oriented units.

 

Export Orient Unit

Subject has advanced ISO certified manufacturing plants at Bangalore, Naganathpura (near Bangalore), Nashik and Jaipur. Of these Naganathapura and Nashik plants also house Export Oriented units

 

Bosch opens new Electrical Drives facility at

Chennai

 

Robert Bosch Electrical Drives Pvt. Ltd. was inaugurated at Chennai

 

Chennai, August 13, 2008: Bosch Electrical Drives India Pvt. Ltd., a 51: 49 joint venture between Robert Bosch Investment Nederland B.V. and Igarashi Motors India Limited, with a planned annual capacity of 3 million DC motors, was inaugurated today at Chennai. The Commercial production of motors for wiper system and window lift system will commence from September ’08. Additionally manufacturing of motors for engine cooling systems for automotive applications will commence from December ’08. Among several senior executives representing many important customers, the event was graced by Mr. V. K. Viswanathan, Managing Director – Bosch Limited,

Mr. Manfred Baden, Executive Vice President (Sales) - Bosch Electrical Drives division at Robert Bosch GmbH; Mr. Guenther Gauss, Executive Vice President (Manufacturing) - Bosch Electrical Drives division at Robert Bosch GmbH, Mr. Mukund, Managing Director - Igarashi Motors India Limited(IMIL). Mr. V K Viswanathan said: “the green field start up manufacturing facility has been launched in a record time of 6 months since the incorporation of Bosch Electrical Drives in India. Bosch technology and marketing excellence combined with IMIL’s manufacturing strengths will provide an unbeatable competitive advantage in the Indian market. Bosch Electrical

Drives Division will further look at expanding its footprint in Tamilnadu in future.

 

Mr. Manfred Baden – Chairman of Bosch Electrical Drives, India said, “keeping customers demanding requirements of rapid localization, the company with the support of customers and its partners in India, Bosch Electrical Drives is now looking to widen its product portfolio in India by offering state-of-the-art products from Electrical Drives Division to the growing and technology conscious Indian car makers and consumers.” He further added, “The team in India is prepared to meet the stringent

 

About Bosch Group

 

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 271,000 associates generated sales of 46.3 billion euros in fiscal 2007. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in roughly 50 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the

foundation for further growth. Each year, Bosch spends more than 3 billion euros for research and development, and applies for over 3,000 patents worldwide. The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.”

 

The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH.

 

About Bosch in India:

 

In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods and building technology. Additionally, Bosch also has in India, the largest development centre, outside Germany, for end to end engineering and technology solutions.

 

The Bosch Group operates in India through four companies, viz, Bosch Limited, Bosch Chassis Systems India Limited, Bosch Rexroth India Limited and Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Limited. Bosch Limited operates in Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology and Consumer goods & Building Technology business sectors. Bosch set up its manufacturing operation in India in 1953, which has grown over the years to 11 manufacturing sites and 4 development centres employing some 18000 associates and generating a consolidated revenue of over Rs. 57000.000 millions in 2007.


Bosch Limited registers 13% sales growth in

Q2, 2008

 

Sales growth below expectation

Commodity price increases affect operating margins.

 

Bangalore, July 28, 2008 : Bosch Limited (formerly Motor Industries Co Ltd.); the flagship of the Bosch Group in India, has registered a sales growth of 13% for the quarter April-June, 2008, despite slower growth in sales of diesel vehicles. The company generated net sales of Rs. 12,210 million in Q2 2008 April - June, registering a growth of 13% over Q2, 07. Other income increased to Rs. 1145 million in Q2, 08 as compared to Rs. 362 million

in Q2, 07 mainly due to profit on sale of financial investments. The increase in steel prices and other commodity prices affected input costs and operating profitability. Nevertheless, due to the increase in other income the Profit before Tax of the company was up 20% at Rs. 2,800 million in Q2, 08 compared to Rs. 2,333 million of Q2, 07. The Profit after Tax stood at Rs. 2197 million, compared to Rs. 1642 million of Q2, 07. The company termed the operating results so far below expectations. The interest rates are expected to remain high and no significant softening of commodity prices is foreseen. Against this background, the market situation is expected to remain extremely challenging for the remaining months of 2008.

 

About Bosch Group

 

The Bosch Group is a leading global manufacturer of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology. In fiscal year 2007, some 272,000 associates generated sales of 46.1 billion euros. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 300 subsidiary and regional companies in over 50 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Bosch spends more than three billion euros each year for research and development. The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.”

 

About Bosch in India:

 

In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods and building technology. Additionally, Bosch also has in India, the largest development centre, outside Germany, for end to end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through four companies, viz, Bosch Limited, Bosch Chassis Systems India Limited, Bosch Rexroth India Limited and Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Limited. Bosch Limited is the flagship company of Bosch Group in India and operates in Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology and Consumer goods & Building Technology business sectors.

 

In India, Bosch set up its manufacturing operation in 1953, which has grown over the years to 11 manufacturing sites and 4 development centres employing some 18000 associates and generating a consolidated revenue of over Rs. 57000.000 Millions in 2007.


 

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. 43.73

UK Pound

1

Rs. 80.31

Euro

1

Rs. 64.61

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

9

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

9

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

9

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

10

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

8

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

9

--LEVERAGE

1~10

9

--RESERVES

1~10

9

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

9

--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

YES

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

81

 

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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