BUSINESS INFORMATION REPORT
  1. Summary Information

 

Company Name

EPITOME COMPONENTS LIMITED

Principal Name 1

MR. SHRIGOPAL R. DHOOT

 

Status

GOOD

Principal Name 2

MR. RAMESH CHANDRA R. DHOOT

 

Street Address

Plot No. G – 17, MIDC Area, Ahmednagar – 414 111, Maharashtra, India

 

Established Date

08.09.1994

SIC Code

--

Telephone#

91-241-2777684/ 2777681/ 2779081

Business Style 1

MANUFACTURING

Fax #

91-241-2778241

Business Style 2

EXPORTING

Homepage

http://www.epitomeindia.com

Product Name 1

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

# of employees

250

Product Name 2

--

Paid-up capital

Rs.30905000 millions

Product Name 3

--

Shareholders

BODIES CORPORATE (NOT MENTIONED ABOVE) (38.00%)

DIRECTORS OR RELATIVES OF DIRECTORS (62.00%)

Banking

STATE BANK OF INDIA

 

Public Limited Corp.

No

Business Period

14 YEARS

IPO

No

International Ins.

--

Public Enterprise

No

Rating

Ba

Related Company

 

Relation - Associates

Country - India

Company Name

DHOOT COMPACK LIMITED

 

 

Note

-

 

 

2. Summary Financial Statement

Balance Sheet as of

31.03.2008

(Unit: Indian Rs.)

Assets

Liabilities

Current Assets

147,459,000

Current Liabilities

55,650,000

Inventories

26,421,000

Long-term Liabilities

165,631,000

Fixed Assets

167,056,000

Other Liabilities

000

Deferred Assets

000

Total Liabilities

221,281,000

Invest& other Assets

6,865,000

Retained Earnings

95,595,000

 

 

Net Worth

126,520,000

Total Assets

347,801,000

Total Liab. & Equity

347,801,000

Total Assets

(Previous Year)

301,391,000

 

 

P/L Statement as of

31.03.2008

(Unit: Indian Rs.)

Sales

459,387,000

Net Profit

21,412,000

Sales(Previous yr)

396,585,000

Net Profit(Prev.yr)

8,325,000

 


MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

16.12.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

EPITOME COMPONENTS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Plot No. G – 17, MIDC Area, Ahmednagar – 414 111, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2008

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

08.09.1994

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11 – 80977

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U32106PN1994PLC080977

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

PNEE01379A / PNEE01484A

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACE5491L

 

 

Legal Form :

A  Closely held Public Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer, Exporter and Importer of Printed Circuit Board.

 

 

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 630000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established and reputed company meeting its normal commitments timeously. Trade relations are fair. Business is active. General financial position is good.

 

The company can be considered good for normal business dealings.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office / Factory :

G – 17, MIDC, Ahmednagar – 414 111, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-241-2777684/ 2777681/ 2779081

Fax No.:

91-241-2778241

E-Mail :

girish@epitomeindia.com

epitome@epitomeindia.com

finance@epitomeindia.com

Website :

http://www.epitomeindia.com

Area :

13000 Sq. ft.

Location :

Owned

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Shrigopal R. Dhoot

Designation :

Director

Address :

Gangapur GIN Compound, Station Road, Ahmednagar – 414001, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

09.02.1942

Qualification :

B.Com

Date of Appointment :

20.08.1994

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ramesh Chandra R. Dhoot

Designation :

Director

Address :

Madhuram Govind Nagar, Aurangabad – 431005, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

29.05.1945

Date of Appointment :

20.08.1994

 

 

Name :

Mr. Anurag Dhoot

Designation :

Director

Address :

Gangapur GIN Compound, Station Road, Ahmednagar – 414001, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

14.08.1970

Qualification :

B.E. Tech

Date of Appointment :

20.08.1994

 

 

Name :

Mr. Bhopindar Kumar Chopra

Designation :

Director

Address :

Plot No. 194, N – 3, Cidco, Aurangabad – 431003, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

13.11.1934

Date of Appointment :

15.01.1996

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

(As on 25.06.2008) 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Shrigopal R. Dhoot

318230

Pratibha S. Dhoot

149135

Anurag Dhoot

70500

Vaishali A. Dhoot

69135

Shrigopal R. Dhoot (HUF)

376000

Paritosh A Dhoot

79000

Ramesh Chandra R. Dhoot (HUF)

118000

Dhoot Brothers Investment Company Private Limited

354000

Keshar Dhoot Investment Company Private Limited

354000

Shri Dhoot Trading and Agency Private Limited

120250

 

Equity share breakup (Percentage of total equity)

(As on 30.09.2008)

Category

Percentage

Bodies corporate (not mentioned above)

38.00

Directors or relatives of directors

62.00

Total

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer, Exporter and Importer of Printed Circuit Board.

 

 

Products :

 

ITC Code

Product Description

853490

Printed Circuit Board

 

Types of Laminates

·          Laminate Thickness

·         Cu Foil Thickness

·         Minimum Track Width

·         Minimum Spacing between the Tracks and Pads

·         Maximum PCB Size

·         Minimum Hole Size (Punching)

·         Minimum Hole Size (CNC Drilling)

·         Circuit Finishing

·         Surface Finishing

·         Hole/Outer Profile

·         Specification. Standards

 

 

Exports :

 

Countries :

·         Israel

·         Italy

 

 

Imports :

 

Countries :

Korea

 

 

Terms :

 

Selling :

L/C, Credit

 

 

Purchasing :

L/C

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers :

·         Wholesalers

·         Retailers

·         End Users

·         OEM’s

 

 

No. of Employees :

Total : 250 ( Office : 50, Factory : 200)

 

 

Bankers :

State Bank of India

Main Branch, Opp. GPO, Station Road, Ahmednagar – 414111, Maharashtra, India

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

B. B. Bharadia and Company

Chartered Accountants

Address :

5417, Ganje Galli, Ahmednagar – 414001, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Associates :

·         Dhoot Compack Limited

·         Plato Fab Trading and Investment Company Private Limited

·         Videocon International Limited

·         Videocon Communications Limited

·         Dhoot Marketing Organisation Private Limited

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

3547500

Equity shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.35.475 millions

120250

Preference shares

Rs.100/- each

Rs.12.025 millions

 

Total

 

Rs.47.500 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

1888000

Equity shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.18.880 millions

120250

Preference shares

Rs.100/- each

Rs.12.025 millions

 

Total

 

Rs.30.905 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

30.905

28.025

28.025

2] Share Application Money

0.020

0.180

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

95.595

76.532

70.178

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

126.520

104.737

98.203

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

101.368

84.571

12.587

2] Unsecured Loans

64.263

55.325

45.205

TOTAL BORROWING

165.631

139.896

57.792

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

292.151

244.633

155.995

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

167.056

111.011

76.573

Capital work-in-progress

0.935

5.406

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

5.930

5.305

4.420

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

26.421
41.393

18.729

 

Sundry Debtors

104.789
99.639

76.676

 

Cash & Bank Balances

20.952
20.501

15.653

 

Other Current Assets

16.061
14.464

7.405

 

Loans & Advances

5.657
3.672

2.866

Total Current Assets

173.880
179.669

121.329

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

53.046
50.479

44.090

 

Provisions

2.604
6.279

2.237

Total Current Liabilities

55.650
56.758

46.327

Net Current Assets

118.230
122.911

75.002

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

292.151

244.633

155.995

 

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

Sales Turnover

459.387

396.585

292.387

Other Income

2.440

4.639

0.888

Total Income

461.827

401.224

293.275

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

34.838

23.106

34.549

Provision for Taxation

13.426

14.781

7.911

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

21.412

8.325

26.638

 

 

 

 

Earnings in Foreign Currency :

NA 

 EURO 141964.41

USD 154722.23

EURO 29579.36

USD 289307.05

 

 

 

 

Imports :

 

 

 

Raw Materials

NA 

321.504

153.175

Stores & Spares

NA 

4.964

8.331

Capital Goods

NA 

39.969

11.854

Total Imports

NA 

366.437

173.360

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Raw Material Consumed

274.261

250.237

168.474

 

Consumption of stores and spares parts

29.984

30.528

17.828

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Finished Goods

7.355

(3.567)

(2.482)

 

Salaries, Wages, Bonus, etc.

23.235

19.505

13.015

 

Managerial Remuneration

2.580

2.400

2.400

 

Payment to Auditors

0.016

0.010

0.006

 

Interest

18.807

13.502

4.997

 

Insurance Expenses

0.361

0.488

0.418

 

Power & Fuel

20.414

17.533

9.225

 

Depreciation & Amortization

18.189

14.953

11.197

 

Other Expenditure

31.787

32.529

33.648

Total Expenditure

426.989

378.118

258.726

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

PAT / Total Income

(%)

4.64

2.07

9.08

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

7.58

5.83

11.82

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

10.22

7.95

17.46

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.28

0.22

0.35

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

1.75

1.88

1.06

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

3.12

3.17

2.62

  

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Trade References

 

·         Videocon

·         LG

 

Form No. 8

 

Name of the company

EPITOME COMPONENTS LIMITED

Presented By

State Bank of India, Ahmednagar Main Branch, Ahmednagar

1) Date and description of instrument creating the change

  • Agreement of loan for overall limit Form C-1
  • Agreement of hypothecation of goods and assets Form C-2
  • Letter regarding the grant of individual limits within the overall limits Form C-5

All the above Agreements are dated 27.03.1997 and executed for the creation of a single charge.

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

Rs.29.000 millions

Demand Cash Credit : Rs.16.000 millions

Letter of Credit : Rs.10.000 millions

Bank Guarantee : Rs.3.000 millions

Total Rs.29.000 millions

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

A first charge by way of the Borrower’s entire goods, moveable and other assets, present and future including documents of titles to goods and other assets such as book debts, outstanding monies, receivables including receivables by way of cash assistance and / or cash incentives under the Cash Incentive Scheme or any other schemes, claims including claims by way of refund of custom/s excise duties under the duty draw back credit scheme or any other scheme, bills, invoices, documents, contracts, insurance policies, guarantees, engagements, securities, investments and rights uncalled capital and all machinery, present and future of such from satisfactory to the bank, Machinery such as Ingersoll rand air compressor model 15 TE LP CSC complete with standard fittings with 100 CFM after cooler water cooled assembly, auto sawing machine, automatic drilling machine, screen handling machine, semi-auto screen emulsion dispersing machine etc. Raw material, stock in process, finished goods, receivables, letters of credit / bank guarantees.  

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

ROI Demand Cash Credit 3.75% above SBAR Minimum 19% p. a. Letter of Credit Commission as per standard rate. Bank Guarantee Commission as per standard rate. Margin Raw material 25% Book debts / Receivables 40% Stock in Process / Finished Goods 33.33% Letter of Credit / Bank Guarantees 30% (Cash Margin) 

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

State Bank of India

Main Branch, Opp. GPO, Station Road, Ahmednagar – 414111, Maharashtra, India

6) Date  and brief description of instrument modifying the charge

Letters from Corporate borrowers confirming the deposit of title deeds :

Memorandum of deposit for creation of charge for term loan / overall limit

Both constitute a single charge and dated 23.03.2005

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.

First Modification

Creation of second charge in favour of State Bank of India, Ahmednagar Main Branch, Ahmednagar on the Company’s Immovable property. (First Charge holder MSFC)

(Regn No. 16/27.06.1997)

 

Second Modification

The overall limit was enhanced to Rs.32.500 millions

(Regn Sl No. 50/1.10.2003)

 

Third Modification

The overall limit was enhanced to Rs.50.000 millions

(Regn. Sl No. 59-60 dated 30.08.2004)

 

Fourth Modification

The overall limit was enhanced to Rs.60.000 millions

(Regn Sl No. 62-63 dated 21.02.2005)

 

Fifth Modification

The overall credit facilities were enhanced to Rs.110.000 millions from Rs.60.000 millions and rearranged.

(Regn. No. 66-67 dated 09.03.2005)

 

By this Modification

An additional security was provided by creation of equitable mortgage on all that piece and parcel of land at G-17, MIDC, Ahmednagar together with building and structure standing thereon and all plant and machinery to the earth or permanently fastened to the earth to cater the present limits of Rs.110.000 millions.  

 

 

Corporate identity number of the company

U32106PN1994PLC080977

Name of the company

EPITOME COMPONENTS LIMITED

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

Ahmednagar – 414 111, Maharashtra, India

This form is for

Movable property (not being pledge)

Type of charge

State Bank of India

Main Branch, Opp. GPO, Station Road, Ahmednagar – 414111, Maharashtra, India

Particular of charge holder

Supplemental Deed of Hypothecation

Nature of instrument creating charge

25.02.2008

Date of instrument Creating the charge

Rs.255.200 millions

Amount secured by the charge

·         Rate of interest

0.50% below SBAR rate with monthly rest

 

·         Terms of repayment

In monthly instalments as mentioned in the sanction letter

 

·         Margin

Raw Material – 25%

Stock in Process – 33.33%

Finished Goods – 33.33%

Others – New Term Loan – 37.50%

 

·         Extent and operation of the charge

All Raw Material, Stock in process, finished goods, book debts of the company

Particulars of the property charged

All Raw Material, Stock in process, finished goods, book debts of the company

 

Fixed Assets

 

·         Land

·         Building

·         Plant and Machinery

·         Electrical Installation

·         Furniture and Fixture

·         Tools and Equipment

·         Vehicle

·         Computers

·         Air Conditioner

·         Office Equipments

 

As Per Website Details

 

Profile

 

Subject is preferred supplier to Indian and MNC companies like, LG, Videocon, Samsung, Thomson, HTS, Bharti Telecom, TVS Electronics, Jabil Circuits, interface Microsystems, Asian Electronics etc. for a variety of products like Colour Television, Computer Monitors & Keyboards, Telecom, Home Appliances, Set Top Boxes, Lighting and Automobiles. They are also exporting the products to Europe and Israel.


The strategy is to leverage the inherent strengths to expand the global presence and increase the exports.


They have state of the arts manufacturing facilities spread over a land area of 16200 Sq. mtrs and Built up area of 8000 Sq. mtrs.


Subject thirst for innovation, growth and Customer satisfaction is driven by a core team of qualified and experienced professionals.


The sincere and dedicated sales team ensures that customer requirements are responded in time.


They have safety approval from UL (File No. : E – 212855,94 – VO ) and ISO – 9001 – 2000 From DNV
The products are ROHS compliant in line with European requirements.

 

Business

 

The company is engaged in the business as manufacturing, selling, buying, imports, exports, dealing in assemble, fit repair, convert, overhaul, alter, maintain and improve all types of electronic components, devices, equipments, and appliances, equipments such as television and wireless apparatus, including radio receivers and transmitters, tape recorders, broadcast relay reception equipment, phonographs and other equipments used in and for audio visual communications, apparatus and equipment including those using electromagnetic waves intended for telegraphic or radio telephone communication.   

 


Certificates and Approvals

 

·         UL Certificate (Feb 2002)                              

·         ISO Certificate: ISO 9001-2000 (Dec 2003)     

·         Thomson Lab Certificate for world wide supply

·         ROHS Certificate (March 2006)                     

·         ISO 14000                                                   

 

Events

 

They acquired 21000 SQM in “SUPA Industrial Estate” MIDC on Ahmednagar-Pune Highway- in 2006 In view of the plan of setting up a plant of Double sided and Multilayer PCB.



  

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 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 :

The 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.

 

The 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.47.94

UK Pound

1

Rs.72.07

Euro

1

Rs.64.70

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

5

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

6

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

6

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

7

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

5

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

6

--LEVERAGE

1~10

6

--RESERVES

1~10

6

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

5

--MARGINS

-5~5

-

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

52

 

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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