MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

13.12.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

MEDREICH LIMITED

 

 

Formerly Known As :

MEDREICH STERILAB LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Medreich House No 12/8, Saraswati Ammal Street, M. S. Nagar, Bangalore – 560 033, Karnataka

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2008

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

16.08.1973

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

08-2383

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U24232KA1973PLC002383

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

BLRS01934C

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AABCM1458Q

 

 

Legal Form :

A  closely held Public Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers of Pharmaceutical Formulations

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

56-70

A

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

Fairly Large

 

 Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 14000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established company having fine track.  Directors are reported as experienced, respectable and having satisfactory means of their own.  Their trade relations are fair.  Payments are usually correct and as per commitments.

 

The company can be considered good for normal business dealings.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Medreich House No 12/8, Saraswati Ammal Street, Maruthi Seva Nagar, Bengalore – 560033, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-25493334 [10 Lines]

Fax No.:

91-80-25474741

E-Mail :

bnk@ho.medreich.com

query@ho.medreich.com

medreich@vsnl.com

cg@ho.medreich.com

info@ho.medreich.com

pi@ho.medreich.com

medreich@vsnl.com

Website :

http://www.medreich.com

Area :

1500 sq. fts

 Location :

Leased

 

 

Corporate Office :

Survey No. 4/3, Avalahalli, Off Kanakpura Road, Anjanapura Post, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-25493334

Fax No.:

91-80-25474741

 

 

Factory :

·         12th Mile, Old Madras Road, Virgo Nagar, Bangalore – 560049, Karnataka, India

Area : 3500 sq. ft. -- owned

 

·         4/2, Anjanapura, Avalahalli, Karakapura Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

 

·         49 B and C, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

 

·         Plot No. 36, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Chandanmal Pukhraj Bothra

Designation :

Managing Director

Address :

14, 7th Cross, Jaibharat Nagar, Bangalore – 560033, Karnataka, India

Date of Birth/Age :

20.07.1956

Date of Appointment :

01.06.1990

 

 

Name :

Mr. J. R. Venu

Designation :

Whole Time Director

Address :

Basanth no. 1, 4th Main Road, Tata Silk Farm, Bangalore – 560004, Karnataka

Date of Birth/Age :

17.02.1956

Date of Appointment :

01.06.1990

 

 

Name :

Mr. Keith De Souza

Designation :

Director

Address :

90 Wyatt Drive, Barnes, London, England

Date of Birth/Age :

01.07.1955

Date of Appointment :

14.09.1996

 

 

Name :

Mr. Paul Michael Barett

Designation :

Chairman

Address :

1, Leicester Close, Henley – On – Thames, Oxon, RG92DLD

Date of Birth/Age :

09.11.1945

Date of Appointment :

19.05.2004

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rajeev Mehta

Designation :

Director

Address :

80, Wyatt Drive, Barnes, London, England – SW 138AB

Date of Birth/Age :

19.08.1951

Date of Appointment :

19.05.2004

 

 

Name :

Mr. Simon George Brundan

Designation :

Director

Address :

Horwood Cottage, Churt Road, Hindhead, Surrey, FU266HZ

Date of Birth/Age :

05.04.1964

Date of Appointment :

19.05.2004

 

 

Name :

Mr. Tan Swee Suan

Designation :

Director

Address :

6, Omar Khayyam Avenue, Singapore – 788 540

Date of Birth/Age :

10.04.1956

Date of Appointment :

14.10.2005

 

 

Name :

Mr. Seow Teng Peng

Designation :

Director

Address :

2 Avon Road, Singapore – 439780

Date of Birth/Age :

05.05.1945

Date of Appointment :

14.10.2005

 

 

Name :

Mr. Anand Govi Ndaluri

Designation :

Director

Address :

2-2-12/1/C, S – 3, Orchids Apartments, Durgabai Deshmukh Colony, Hyderabad 500007, Andhra Pradesh, India

Date of Birth/Age :

14.01.1973

Date of Appointment :

14.10.2005

 

 

Name :

Ms. Kushboo Bothra

Designation :

Director

Address :

No. 14, 7th Cross, Jai Bharat Nagar, Bangalore – 560033, Karnataka

Date of Birth/Age :

30.05.1983

Date of Appointment :

07.06.2004

 

 

Name :

Ms. Vandana Bothra

Designation :

Director

Address :

No. 14, 7th Cross, Jai Bharat Nagar, Bangalore – 560033, Karnataka

Date of Birth/Age :

01.06.1980

Date of Appointment :

03.04.2003

 

 

Name :

Mr. Dasari Ramesh

Designation :

Director

Address :

No. 506, II Block, SMR Vinay Estate, Banaswadi, Bangalore – 560043

Date of Birth/Age :

14.05.1967

Date of Appointment :

22.10.2001

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Ramesh Dasari

Designation :

Secretary

Address :

506, II Block, SMR Vinay Estate, Hormavu Ring Road, Near Banaswadi, Bangalore – 560 043, Karnataka, India

Date of Birth/Age :

14.05.1967

Date of Appointment :

22.10.2001

 

 

Name :

Mr. Manoj Kumar Khaitan

Designation :

Secretary

Address :

No. 114, 1st Main Road, 3rd Phse, Manjunath Nagar, Bangalore – 560 010, Karnataka, India

Date of Birth/Age :

09.02.1970

Date of Appointment :

17.08.2007

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

(As on 25.09.2007)

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Leela Kanwar

10

Vandana Bothra

10

Arun Kumar Chordia

10

Hemanth Kumar Bothra

10

Kushboo Bothra

10

M/s. Med Holdings (UK) Limited

21055093

M/s. Nokha Holdings Private Limited

7787450

M/s. V Sciences Investment Pte Limited

10000

M/s. V Sciences Investment Pte Limited

14196160

 

 

Equity Share Break-up [As on 31.03.2007]

Percentage of Holding

Foreign Holdings

73.00

Bodies Corporate

27.00

Total

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers of Pharmaceutical Formulations

 

 

Products:

Item Code Number

Product Description

30041003

Ampicillin

30041004

Amoxicillin

30041005

Cloxacillin

 

 

Exports :

 

Countries :

·         U.K.

·         Africa

·         Canada

 

 

Imports :

 

Countries :

·         U.K.

·         Spain

·         Germany

·         China

·         Malaysia

·         Italy

 

 

Terms :

 

Selling :

L/C, D/P, Credit [15/60/120 days] terms

 

 

Purchasing :

L/C, D/P, Credit [45/90/30-180 days] terms

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

(As on 31.03.2008)

Particulars

Unit

Installed Capacity

Capsules

Millions / Annum

2750.000

Tablets

Millions / Annum

2160.000

Bottles

Millions / Annum

18.000

 

Particulars

Unit

Actual Production

Capsules

Millions

951.600

Tablets

Millions

1944.100

Liquids

Kilo Leters

111.300

Vials

Millions

15.473

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Suppliers :

·         Sel Jegat Printers, Sivakasi,

·         Enzed Chloro Products Private Limited, India

·         Fine Print Private Limited, India

·         Yuno Packaging Private Limited, India

·         Biotica, Spain

·         Ribbon SCR, Italy

·         Sauter AG, Germany

·         Shimatzo, Japan

·         S. M. Chemicals, Malaysia

 

 

Customers :

·         Medreich PLC, UK

·         Glaxo Smith Kleine

 

 

No. of Employees :

Total 462 : In Office 75 persons and In Factory 387 persons

 

 

Bankers :

·         State Bank of Mysore

Industrial Finance Branch, Bangalore – 560001, Karnataka, India

 

·         Export Import Bank of India

Center one building, 21st Floor, World Trade Center, Complex, Cuff Parade, Mumbai - 400 005, Maharashtra, India

 

·         YES BANK LIMITED

Nehru Centre, 9th Floor, Dr. A. B. Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400018, Maharashtra, India

 

·         Canara Bank

·         Overseas Bank, M. G. Road, Bangalore – 560001, Karnataka,

·         Corporation Bank

 

 

Facilities :

Secured Loans

(As on 31.03.2008)

Rs. in millions

From Banks

 

Term Loan

Due within one year Rs.83.333 millions

(Secured by way of first charge on certain fixed assets of the Company, both present and future) 

83.333

Working Capital loans

(Secured by way of first pari-passu charge on certain fixed assets, current assets of the Company, both present and future and second pari-passu charge on certain fixed assets of the Company and are further secured by personal guarantees / certain properties of the Managing Directors and his relative)

225.946

 

 

Total

309.279

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Financial Institution :

·         Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited

·         Karnataka State Financial Corporation

·         Karnataka State Industrial Investment and Development Corporation Limited

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

·         KS Aiyar and Company

Chartered Accountant

Address: 19/1, 1st Floor, 2nd Cross, Lower Palace Orchards, Bangalore – 560003, Karnataka, India

 

·         S. R. Batliboi and Associates

Chartered Accountants

UB City, Camberra Block, 12th Floor, No. 24, Vittal Malaya Road, Bangalore 560001, Karnataka, India

Tel No.: 91-80-40275000

Fax No.: 91-80-22106000

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

·         Synchron Research Service Private Limited

·         Kanpha Labs Private Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

·         Medreich Holdings [UK] Limited

·         Medreich Plc

·         Medreich South Africa Limited

·         LDP – Laboratories Torlan

·         Trust Chemists and Druggists Limited

·         Pharmazen Medicals Pte Limited

·         Medreich Kali Macao Limited

·         Medreich [M] SDH

·         Medreich Pte Limited

·         Medreich Australia Pty Limited

·         Medreich Far East Limited

·         SAS Laboratories Torlan

·         Sarl Medreich France

·         Medreich China Pharmaceuticals Limited

·         Medreich Taiwan Pharmaceuticals Limited

·         Medreich Cephtech Private Limited

·         SARL Medreich France, France

 

 

Collaborators :

Medreich Plc, U.K.

 

 

Joint Venture Company :

Adcock Ingram Limited, India

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

44134259

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- Each

Rs.441.343 Millions

14196160

Preference Shares

Rs.78.80/- Each

Rs.1118.657 Millions

 

Total

 

Rs.1560.000 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

28852593

Equity Shares

Out of above

·         24719 equity shares were allotted as fully paid as consideration for transfer of business under scheme of amalgamation without payment being received in cash.

·         1102820 equity shares were allotted as bonus shares by capitalizing general reserve and share premium account.

·         12949803 equity shares allotted on swap basis to acquire 50000 shares of GBP 1 each of Medreich Plc

·         21055093 equity shares are held by Med Holdings (UK) Limited, United Kingdom, the Holding Company

Rs.10/- Each

Rs.288.526 Millions

14196160

Non-cumulative participative convertible 1% Preferences Shares 

The preference shares are convertible into equity shares at the option of the shareholder anytime before the restricted period as prescribed in the Articles of Association. The preference shares are compulsorily convertible into equity shares on or before October 10, 2010 or the date of filing of red herring prospectus with Securities Exchange Board of India in connection with an Initial Public Offer whichever is earlier.

The preference shares carry on non-cumulative basis s right to payment of dividend, at the rate of 1% in priority to the payment of dividend on equity shares, with a further right to participate in the profits of the company by way of dividend on a pari-passu basis along with all other holders of equity shares on an as converted basis.  

Rs.78.80/- Each

Rs.1118.658 Millions

 

Total

 

Rs.1407.183 Millions

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

1407.183

1407.183

1407.183

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

1305.899

1048.217

975.734

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

2713.082

2455.400

2382.917

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

309.279

528.410

436.741

2] Unsecured Loans

0.000

0.000

0.000

TOTAL BORROWING

309.279

528.410

436.741

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

93.016

113.915

94.181

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

3115.377

3097.725

2913.839

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

549.793

795.507

778.599

Capital work-in-progress

59.902

61.206

19.335

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

1635.892

1445.392

1403.152

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

551.181
363.665
382.889

 

Sundry Debtors

789.026
576.695
394.932

 

Cash & Bank Balances

95.835
251.606
420.336

 

Other Current Assets

9.184
20.421
0.000

 

Loans & Advances

394.141
227.461
176.074

Total Current Assets

1839.367
1439.848

1374.231

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

870.592
587.313
599.688

 

Provisions

98.985
56.915
61.790

Total Current Liabilities

969.577
644.228

661.478

Net Current Assets

869.790
795.620
712.753

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

3115.377

3097.725

2913.839

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

Sales Turnover

2860.189

2262.023

2225.726

Other Income

327.058

101.730

95.990

Total Income

3187.247

2363.753

2321.716

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

437.704

158.897

208.722

Provision for Taxation

141.625

48.018

0.000

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

296.079

110.879

208.722

 

 

 

 

Export Turnover 

 

 

 

 Sale of Goods Manufactured

2201.498

 1582.803

1437.840

Sale or supply of services 

36.925

 12.003

10.424

Total

2238.423

 1594.806

1448.264

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Raw Material Consumed

2059.544

1584.211

1598.178

 

Consumption of stores and spares parts

4.606

3.095

2.747

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Finished Goods

(21.113)

23.851

24.587

 

Salaries, Wages, Bonus, etc.

187.836

15.407

121.810

 

Managerial Remuneration

9.880

7.800

8.864

 

Payment to Auditors

2.414

1.311

0.423

 

Interest

83.363

90.088

66.907

 

Insurance Expenses

3.018

5.869

9.314

 

Power & Fuel

53.424

55.437

49.710

 

Depreciation & Amortization

41.272

38.663

40.028

 

Other Expenditure

325.299

379.124

190.426

Total Expenditure

2749.543

2204.856

2112.994

  

 KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

PAT / Total Income

(%)

9.29
4.69

8.99

 

 

 
 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

15.30
7.02

9.38

 

 

 
 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

18.32
7.11

9.70

 

 

 
 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.16
0.06

0.09

 

 

 
 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

0.47
0.48

0.46

 

 

 
 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

1.90
2.23

2.08

 


 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

History

 

Subject was incorporated on 16th August, 1973 at Bangalore in Karnataka under the name and style ‘Sterilab Private Limited’

 

The company’s name was changed to ‘Medreich Sterilab Private Limited’ w. e. f. 12.09.1996, consequent to financial collaboration with ‘Med Holding [U.K.] Limited], Surrey, U.K. for 51% holding.

 

It was converted from private limited company to public limited company w. e. f. 01.07.1997.

 

The company was merged with ‘Krystal Parenterals Private Limited’ w. e. f. 01.04.1999

 

The company’s name was changed to present recently.

 

Contingent Liabilities not provided for

 

 

As on 31.03.2008)

Rs. in millions

Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts

6.675

Bills discounted

437.487

Bank Guarantees

5.560

Corporate Guarantee (including guarantees for loan taken by subsidiary companies)

900.000

Outstanding Letters of Credit

67.683

Customs Duty on balance export obligation under the Advance Licenses

20.404

 

During 2005-06, the Company had acquired 100000 equity shares of GBP 1 each being the 100% paid-up share capital of Medreich Plc, United Kingdom from Med Holdings (UK) Limited, United Kingdom in consideration for issue of 12949803 equity shares of Rs.10 each at a premium of Rs.43 each by way of swap as per the approval received from Foreign Investment Promotion Board, Ministry of Finance Department of Electronic Affairs vide their letter no, FC 11.137 (2005) dated June 17, 2005. 

 

The Company has a 50.06% interest in the assets, liabilities, expenses and output of Adcock Ingram Limited, a company incorporated in India, which is involved in outsourced manufacture of pharmaceutical products. The Company’s share of the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of the jointly controlled entity as follows at March 31, 2008

 

FIXED ASSETS

 

·         Land

·         Factory Buildings

·         Office Buildings

·         Plant and Machinery

·         Electrical Equipments and Installations

·         Furniture and Fittings

·         Vehicles

·         Office Equipments

·         Computers

 

It is in trade terms with :

 

·         Medreich Plc, U.K.

·         Formulation Plc, U.K.

·         Karib Chenie, U.K.

·         Glaxo Smith Kleine, U.K.

·         Formulex, Canada

 

Form 8

   

Name of the company

MEDREICH LIMITED

Presented By

Mr. C. P. Bothra, Managing Director

1) Date and description of instrument creating the change

17th March, 2005

Deed of hypothecation [copy is enclosed]

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

Term loan of Rs. 250 millions

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

All of the borrowers present and future moveable fixed assets including the plant and machinery, furniture and fixtures, lightings, etc. situated at company’s Unit – I, at 12th Mile, Old Madras Road, Virgonagar, Bangalore – 49 and at company’s corporate office at Medreich House, No. 12/8, Saraswathi Ammal Street, M. S. Nagar, Bangalore – 33 and morefully described in the schedule attached to the hypothecation agreement.

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

YES BANK LIMITED

Nehru Centre, 9th Floor, Dr. A. B. Road, Worli, Mumbai – 18

2.39% p.a. prevalent from time to time

Overdue rate : 2% p.a.

Principal repayment : 6 equal half yearly installments, first installment payable at the end of 18 months from the date of first drawdown

Prepayment : Allowed on the interest reset dates

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

YES BANK LIMITED

Nehru Centre, 9th Floor, Dr. A. B. Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400018

6) Date  and brief description of instrument modifying the charge

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

 

 

Corporate identity number of the company

U24232KA1973PLC002383

Name of the company

MEDREICH LIMITED

Address of the registered office or of the principal place of  business in India of the company

Medreich House No 12/8, Saraswati Ammal Street, M. S. Nagar, Bangalore – 560 033, Karnataka, India

This form is for

Modification of charge

Type of charge

·         Immovable property

·         Movable property (not being pledge)

Particular of charge holder

Export Import Bank of India

Center one building, 21st Floor, World Trade Center, Complex, Cuff Parade, Mumbai - 400 005, Maharashtra, India

Nature of instrument creating charge

Letter of Confirmation dated 27.06.2008 executed by Medreich Limited (Guarantor) confirming that Deed of Hypothecation and Mortgage executed / created by it in favor of Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) shall continue to remain in full force and effect and be available to Exim Bank during the renewal period of 1 year from 29.02.2008 of Buyer’s credit upto the revolving limit of USD mn (INR 220.000 millions) granted by Exim Bank to Medreich Plc UK (Borrower) as per Renewal Letter dated 29.02.2008.  

Date of instrument Creating the charge

27.06.2008

Amount secured by the charge

Rs.220.000 millions

Brief of the principal terms an conditions and extent and operation of the charge

·         Rate of interest

LIBOR (12 months) plus 250 basis points per annum (all inclusive) payable quarterly.

 

·         Terms of repayment

Each disbursement shall be repaid within 360 days from the sate of such disbursement with an option to Exim Bank to renew the limit at its discretion.

 

·         Margin

Not applicable

 

·         Extent and operation of the charge

The Charges by way of Deed of Hypothecation and Mortgage executed / created by Guarantor over its movable and immovable properties operate as continuing security by way of first charge to secure the due performance and discharge by the Guarantor of its obligations under Deed of Guarantee dated March 12, 2007 executed in favour of Exim Bank for buyer’s credit upto revolving limit of USD 5.00 Million (equivalent to Rs.220.000 millions) granted by Exim Bank to the Borrower.

Particulars of the property charged

All the Immovable properties of the Guarantor situated at No.4/3, Avalahalli Village, Uttarahalli Hobli, Bangalore and New Immovable Properties of the Guarantor situated at No.4/2, Avalahalli Village, Uttarahalli Hobli, Bangalore more particularly described in Part A and B respectively to the Second Schedule of the Memorandum of Entry dated 11.06.2007 and all movable properties more particularly described in Schedule III of Deed of Hypothecation dated 12.03.2007.

 

AS PER WEBSITE

 

History  

 

In 1994, when Smithkline Beecham tasked Medreich plc to source quality generic drugs, for its Africa operations, it came upon a little company that had world class quality parameters. This company was guided by the Beecham technical and regulatory protocols that it used in its own facility in UK. The little company, Medreich, has come a long way since then. But the guiding principles remain the same - aim to make a difference through leveraging technological excellence by way of building partnerships with strong and vibrant local partners, around the globe.

 

Global Reach – Local Partnerships


The combination of worldwide scale and local insight gives the organisation solid foundations on which to grow. Good internal and external communication between the partners and the centre will help ensure long-term prosperity. The organisation nurtures the key values of customer, performance, innovation and sense of urgency in the way they work.

As the world is shrinking and trade barriers are beginning to come down, the pharmaceutical industry is constantly in search of ways to reduce cost without compromising on quality or service; so as to retain a competitive edge in the global market place.

Subject is an Indian Company and forms part of the UK Group of companies comprising of Medreich plc. They have an international focus, and world-class accredited plants that are capable of offering low cost, high quality out-sourcing solutions for its customers.

They specialise in developing and delivering bespoke solutions for their major international customers. They have the capability to handle significant complexity and to produce a wide range of products and dosage forms, in varied packing presentations.

Company strictly adheres to all cGMP requirements and through regular Audit interactions with International agencies, they are constantly upgrading their plants to meet the needs of the changing Regulatory scenario, Quality requirements, while keeping an eye on Environment, Health and Safety.

Company plants are certified by the UK MHRA, TGA Australia, South Africa MCC as well as leading multinational and Indian pharmaceutical companies.

They are committed to setting the best standards in the industry, to build long-term relationships with their  customers, deliver complete satisfaction, while improving business performance.

They actively seek strategic alliances with growing, dynamic and leading companies that share their Vision of offering very competitively priced formulations without compromise on Quality and Service.

 

Company is a pharmaceutical company that has been in existence since 1976, manufacturing generic and branded drugs in several therapeutic areas. In 1994 a strategic joint venture with Medreich plc of UK put the company firmly in the global arena. With more than 1500 employees worldwide, exceptional quality standards and a client base that is spread across 54 countries, Medreich has built a reputation for raising the bar on product superiority with every undertaking.

 

Medreich’s R and D and manufacturing facilities have received the seal of approval from leading global regulatory bodies such as –UK MHRA, Australia TGA, SA MCC, Health Canada, French FDA. The company produces drugs for leading, global pharmaceutical companies such as GSK, Pfizer, Sanofi Aventis, Wyeth, Merck, among others.

 

Quality

 

Every Unit produced by the Company, will totally conform to the quality systems and procedures laid down by the company.

Every Unit produced by the Company, will be in accordance with the process, procedures and controls as laid down by the company.

Every input and component that goes into the product produced, will conform to all standards laid down by the Company.

Every manual, document, certificates, approvals, will be made to conform to the highest quality standards.

Every human resource available in the Company, while they are directly or indirectly connected with the production of every Unit will adhere to all quality systems, controls, and procedure.

Every Unit produced by the Company, will carry the Company’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

The Company will make constant and continuous endeavors to upgrade and enhance its procedures, systems and controls to keep up to the latest Quality Standards in vogue at any given point in time.

Support

 

Regulatory Affairs:

 

Fully equipped and staffed by a team of professionals that can compile and update all regulatory documents in line with International requirements, including those of the UK MHRA, TGA Australia and South African MCC. Speed of response according to the customer’s requirements is paramount to this team, together with the accuracy and presentation of the data.

 

Shelf Life Claim and Stability testing:

 

Fully equipped to undertake multiple studies on both finished product packs as well as active ingredients. Stability studies can be done according to the full range of ICH Guidelines as well to more stringent standards of analysis and accelerated stability testing. They always make sure they have the full supporting data and documentation to underpin shelf-life claims.

Logistics:

In-house experienced and professional logistics department capable of delivering the products at a very competitive cost and speed any where in the world.

Packaging development:        


In-house experienced technical and creative professionals offering diverse packaging presentations custom made for all the customers.

 


 

CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]

 

The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, India Prisons Service, Interpol, etc.

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

No exist designating subject or any of its beneficial owners, controlling shareholders or senior officers as terrorist or terrorist organization or whom notice had been received that all financial transactions involving their assets have been blocked or convicted, found guilty or against whom a judgement or order had been entered in a proceedings for violating money-laundering, anti-corruption or bribery or international economic or anti-terrorism sanction laws or whose assets were seized, blocked, frozen or ordered forfeited for violation of money laundering or international anti-terrorism laws.

 

2]         Court Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that subject is or was the subject of any formal or informal allegations, prosecutions or other official proceeding for making any prohibited payments or other improper payments to government officials for engaging in prohibited transactions or with designated parties.

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that the property or assets of the subject are derived from criminal conduct or a prohibited transaction.

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                  None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

6]         Records on Int’l Anti-Money Laundering Laws/Standards :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

7]         Criminal Records

No available information exist that suggest that subject or any of its principals have been formally charged or convicted by a competent governmental authority for any financial crime or under any formal investigation by a competent government authority for any violation of anti-corruption laws or international anti-money laundering laws or standard.

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

No record exists to suggest that any director or indirect owners, controlling shareholders, director, officer or employee of the company is a government official or a family member or close business associate of a Government official.

 

9]         Compensation Package :

Our market survey revealed that the amount of compensation sought by the subject is fair and reasonable and comparable to compensation paid to others for similar services.

 

10]        Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

MIRA INFORM as part of its Due Diligence do provide comments on Corporate Governance to identify management and governance. These factors often have been predictive and in some cases have created vulnerabilities to credit deterioration.

 

Our Governance Assessment focuses principally on the interactions between a company’s management, its Board of Directors, Shareholders and other financial stakeholders.

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

Subject is not known to have contravened any existing local laws, regulations or policies that prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the terms and conditions that could be included in the agreement with the subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.48.71

UK Pound

1

Rs.72.86

Euro

1

Rs.64.70

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

7

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

7

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

8

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

9

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

6

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

8

--LEVERAGE

1~10

8

--RESERVES

1~10

8

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

7

--MARGINS

-5~5

-

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

68

 

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

 

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

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

 


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

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

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

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

 

Large

56-70

A

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

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

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

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

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

 

Small

11-25

Ca

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

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

NR

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

No Rating

 

 

 

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