MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :                                 24.12.2008

 

 

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SUPERHOUSE LIMITED

 

 

Formerly Known As :

SUPERHOUSE LEATHERS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

150 Feet Road, Jajmau, Kanpur – 208 010, Uttar Pradesh

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2008

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

14.01.1980

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

004910

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L24231UP1980PLC004910

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction and Collection Account No.]

KNPS01554A

 

 

Legal Form :

A Public Limited Liability Company.  The Company’s Shares are Listed on the Stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacture and Exports of Shoe Uppers, Chrome Leather, Sole Leather, Shoes, Sole/Cut Soles, Leather Garment, Textile Garments and Leather Goods.

 

 

RATING and 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 5000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established and reputed company having fine track.  The company is progressing well. Directors are reported as experienced and respectable businessmen.  Trade relations are reported as fair.  Payments are usually correct and as per commitments. 

 

Fundamentals are strong and healthy.

 

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

 

The company can be regarded as a promising business partner in a medium to long -run

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

150 Feet Road, Jajmau, Kanpur – 208 010, Uttar Pradesh, India

Tel. No.:

91-512-2351120 / 2351867 / 2450391 / 2450373 / 2450396 / 2450398 / 2463373 / 2461391

Fax No.:

91-512-2450814 / 2820325 / 2451124 / 2460814

E-Mail :

share@superhousegroup.com

superhou@lw1.vsnl.net.in

super@sancharnet.in

Website :

www.supergroup.com

 

 

Corporate Office :

D-15/B, UPSIDC, Industrial Area, Phase-II Unnao – 209801.

Tel. No.:

91-515-2029452 / 2829923 / 2829657 / 2829037

Fax No.:

91-515-2929325 / 2829190

 

 

Plants:

Leather Processing

A-1 Site-ll, Industrial Area, Unnao - 209 801

B-15, U.PS.I.D.C. Industrial Area, Site-ll,  Unnao-209 801

 

Fashion Footwear

Plot No. A-3, Export Promotion Ind. Park, Agra-282 007

A-5, .RS.I.D.C.Industrial Area, Site-B, Sikandra, Agra-282 007

D-15, U.PS.I.D.C. Industrial Area, Site-ll, Unnao-209 801

 

Safety Footwear

B-6, Site I, Industrial Area, Unnao-209 801

 

Shoe Upper

150 Feet Road, Jajmau, Kanpur-208 010 71-A, Jajmau, Kanpur-208 010

 

Textile Garment

A-14, Sector 65, Phase III, Noida

 

Leather Garment

C-10, Sector 58, Phase III, Noida

 

 

Division Offices:

Upper Division

102/88 - A (10) Wazidpur,

150 Feet Road, Jajmau

Kanpur – 2080010

Tel: 91-515 - 2460496,2463373,2461391

Fax: 91-515 - 2460814,2462124

 

Chrome Tannery Division

A-1 C-1 Industrial Area,

Site-II, Unnao – 209801

Tel: 91-515 - 2829750, 2829850

Fax: 91-515 - 2829325, 2829190

 

Goat Tannery

B-15,16 and 17, Industrial Area,

Site, Unnao – 209801

Tel: 91-515 - 2829845, 2829812, 2829248

Fax: 91-515 - 2829658, 2829190

 

Harness and Sole Tannery

B-16 and 17, Site II Industrial Area,

Unnao - 209801 INDIA

Tel.:  91-515 - 282845, 2829812, 2829248, 2829658

Fax.: 91-515 - 2829190

 

Shoe Division

D-15/B, UPSIDC, Industria Area,

Phase-II, Unnao – 209801

Tel: 91-515 - 2829452, 2829923, 2829657, 2829037

Fax: 91-515 - 2829325, 2829190

 

Safety Footwear Division

B-6, Site-I UPSIDC, Industrial Area

Unnao – 209801

Tel: 91-515 - 2829656, 2829384, 2829675, 2829803

Fax: 91-515 - 2829325, 2829190

 

Fashion Shoe Division I

Plot No. A-3, A-4, B-4, B-5, B-6

Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP)

Shastri Puram, Agra

Tel: 91-562 - 26423352, 2640183, 2642336

Fax: 91-562 – 2640184

 

Fashion Shoe Division II

A-5, UPSIDC, Industrial Rea, Site-B,

Sikandra, Agra Shastri Puram, Agra

Tel: 91-562 – 2642336

 

Leather Garments Division

B-37, Sector - 59 Phase-II, Noida

Tel: 91-120 - 2584819, 2585819

Fax: 91-120 – 2584976

 

Textile Garments Division

C-10, Sector-58 Phase-II Noida

Tel: 91-120 - 2580095,2490630

Fax: 91-120 – 2580095

 

Marketing Office, Bangalore

Marketing Office, Noida

C-10, Sector-58, Phase-II, Noida

Tel: 91-120 - 2580095,2490630

Fax: 91-120 – 2580095

 

Marketing Office, Chennai

42/1/II, Main Road, Kalaimagal Nagar,

Ekkathuthqngal Channai – 600097

Telfax: 91-44 – 22253731

 

Super Footwear Limited

Shed No.1, Leather Complex,

Site-II, Industrial Area,

Unnao – 209801

Fax: 91-515 - 2829325,2829190

 

Superhouse Shoes Limited

E-54, UPSIDC, Industrial Area,

Phase-II, Unnao

Tel: 91-515 – 2829289

 

Amin International Limited

E-55, UPSIDC, Industrial Area

Phase-II Unnao

Tel: 91-515 - 2829704

 

 

Overseas Offices:

Amin International Limited

E-55, UPSIDC, Industrial Area

Phase-II Unnao

Tel: 0515 – 2829704

 

UK Office

66, Commercial square, Freemen’s Common, Leicester LEC 7 SR, U.K

Tel. No.:- 44-116-2756555

Fax :- 44-116-2756655

Email :- ukoffice@superhousegroup.com

superhouse@btopenworld.com

 

US Office

Colonial Crest Apartment,

1090-F, Cold Stream Circle, EMMAUS PA-18052

Telefax: 1-610 9663351

E-mail: usoffice@superhousegroup.com

superhouseusa@aol.com  

 

Australia Office

4/14, Avenue Road, Frewville

SA5063, Adelaide

Tel No. : 61-8-8338 2454,

Fax : 61-8-8338 2283

E-mail: superhouse@optusnet.com.au

 

UAE Office

Warehouse No. B-4, P.O. Box 932,

Ajman Free Zone, Ajman-UAE

Tel No : 971-6-7442993,

Fax : 971-6-7443739

E-mail: uaeoffice@superhousegroup.com

superuae@emirates.net.ae

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Mukhtarul Amin

Designation :

Chairman cum Managing Director

Date of Birth/Age :

48 years

Qualification :

B.Sc.

Experience :

29 years

Date of Appointment :

01.11.1990

Previous Employment:

Super Tannery India Limited, Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Shahina Mukhtar

Designation :

Wholetime Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Vinay Sanan

Designation :

Executive Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Anil Kumar Agarwal

Designation :

Director Finance

 

 

Name :

Mr. Mohd. Shadab

Designation :

Wholetime Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Zafarul Amin

Designation :

Wholetime Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Salman Khurshid

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Anil Soni

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Dr. K. K. Agarwal

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. M. D. Dalai

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. S. M. Rais

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sartaj Ahmad

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rizwan Ahmad Khan

Designation :

Wholetime Director

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Nausheen Shadab

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Shada Fatima

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Kamal Agarwal

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. N.C.Jain

Designation :

Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. R. K. Agrawal

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

AS ON 31.03.2008

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

A. Promoter's Holding (1+2)

4303261

44.84

1

Promoters

 

 

 

Indian promoters

4303261

44.84

 

Foreign Promoters

 

 

2

Persons acting in Concert

-

-

                                                                             Sub-Total

4303261

44.84

B. Non-Promoters Holding (3+4)

5293322

55.16

3

Institutional Investors

 

 

a.

Mutual Funds and UTI

3638

0.04

b.

Banks, Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies (Central / State Government Institutions / Non-Government Institutions)

4975

0.05

c.

Flls

-

-

                                                                             Sub-Total

8613

0.09

4.

Others

 

 

a.

Private Corporate Bodies

471761

4.92

b.

Indian Public

4795952

49.97

c.

NRIs / OCBs

16996

0.18

                                                                             Sub-Total

5293322

55.16

                                                                     GRAND TOTAL

9596583

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacture and Exports of Shoe Uppers, Chrome Leather, Sole Leather, Shoes, Sole / Cut Soles, Leather Garment, Textile Garments and Leather Goods.

 

 

Products :

Item Code No.

Product Description

4104 and 4106 and 4107

Finished Leather

640610

Shoe Uppers

6403

Footwear

 

  • Finished Leather
  • Footwear
    • Fashion Shoe
    • Safety Shoe
    • Cowboy shoe
    • Riding Shoe
  • Accessories
  • Leather garments
  • Rugs and Chaps
  • Textile Garments

 

 

Exports :

v      Australia

v      Canada

v      England

v      France

v      Germany

v      HongKong

v      Ireland

v      Israel

v      Italy

v      Malaysia

v      New Zealand

v      Portugal

v      Saudi Arabia

v      South Africa

v      South Korea

v      Spain

v      U.K.

v      U.S.A.

 

 

PRODUCTION STATUS as on 31.03.2008

 

Class of Goods

Unit

Capacity (per Annum)

Actual Production

Licensed

Installed

Shoe Upper

Pairs

1000000

(1000000)

912000

(912000)

415230

(386978)

 

 

 

 

 

Leather Hides

Hides

820000

(800000)

660000

(450000)

455698

(450457)

 

 

 

 

 

Leather skin

Pcs

1500000

(1500000)

1500000

(1500000)

1397160

(1207323)

 

 

 

 

 

Shoes

Pairs

4060000

(2689200)

2635301

(1615301)

2487528

(2380348)

 

 

 

 

 

Leather Products

Pcs

563000

(563000)

N. A.

 

70614

(57481)

 

 

 

 

 

Textile Garment

Pcs

1100000

(850000)

810000

(210000)

588083

(444848)

 

 

 

 

 

Animal Feed

MT.

900

(NA)

270

(NA)

89

(Nil)

 

 

 

 

 

Sole

Pairs

N.A.

480000

(480000)

Nil

(155055)

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Suppliers :

v      Avadh Engines and Machines Private Limited

v      Kurt’O John Shoe Components Private Limited

v      M I Rubber Industries

v      R.K. Traders

v      Sanghavi Shoe Accessories Private Limited

v      AKI Leather Industries Private Limited

v      Associated Chemicals Private Limited

v      Associated Chemicals Private Limited

v      Anu Chemicals

v      K.N. Chemicals

v      Keuper Laminators

v      Pee Aar Organic and Chemicals Private Limited

v      Roshan Lai

 

 

Customers :

v      Shoe House

v      Prime International

 

 

No. of Employees :

1204

 

 

Bankers :

v      Punjab National Bank, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Tel. No. 91-512-2317986 / 2362117 / 2311577

Fax No. 91-512-2311232

 

v      State Bank of India, Overseas Branch

    15/54-B, Civil Court Road, Civil Lines, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

    Tel. No. 91-512-2354990  / 2368174

   Fax No. 91-512-2313474

 

 

Facilities :

Particulars

31.03.2008

(Rs. in Millions)

Secured Loans:

 

1) From Banks

 

a) Working Capital Loans

544.565

b) Term Loans

377.931

     Interest accrued and due

6.334

2) From Others

 

Term Loan

0.495

Total

929.325

 

Of the above Term loans Rs. 125.821 millions (Previous year Rs.67.210 millions) are repayable within one year.

 

Working Capital Loans from banks include USD 8,05,299.23 (Previous Year USD 3,19,339.74 and EURO1,75,946.85)

 

Foreign Currency Demand Loan and Packing Credit Foreign Currency.

 

Term Loan from banks include USD 42, 64,493.68 (Previous year USD Nil) Foreign Currency Term Loan.

 

* Secured by hypothecation of specific current assets and movable assets of the company both present and future and personal guarantee of two directors.

 

** Secured by equitable mortgage of specific fixed assets and hypothecation of Plant and Machineries and personal guarantee of. two directors and includes Rs. 9.756 millions ( Previous year Rs. 9.798 millions ) secured by hypothecation of vehicle financed.

 

*** Secured by equitable mortgage of specific fixed assets.

Particulars

31.03.2008

(Rs. in Millions)

Unsecured Loans:

 

Others

 

From a Company

5.020

Total

5.020

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Good

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Kapoor Tandon and Company

Chartered Accountants

Address :

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

Subsidiaries

v      Amin International Limited

v      Superhouse (UK) Limited, U.K.

v      Superhouse (U.S.A.) Internatina Inc. , U.S.A.

v      Superhouse  Australia Pty. Limited, Australia

v      SuperhouseMiddle East FZC, Azman

 

ASSOCIATES

 

v      Super Tannery (India) Limited

v      Superhouse Overseas Limited

v      Superhouse Shoes Limited

v      Chowdhary Overseas Limited

v      Unnao Tanneries Pollution Control Company

v      Super Footwear Limited

v      Tritan Leather Works Private Limited

v      Prime International

v      Shoe House

v      Nigar Talkies Limited

v      Aleena International

 


 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

15000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10.00 each

Rs. 150.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

13544301

Equity Shares

Rs. 10.00 each

Rs. 135.443 millions

 

Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

9596583

Equity Shares

Rs. 10.00 each

Rs. 95.966 millions

3947718

Add: forfeited Equity Shares

 

Rs. 3.948 millions

 

Total

 

Rs. 99.914 millions

 

Note:

 

Of the above 4214542 Equity shares were allotted as fully paid Share pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation without payments being received in cash.

 

496,583 shares allotted as fully paid shares on conversion of preferential warrants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

99.914

94.948

92.191

2] Preferential Warrant Money 

0.000

26.908

0.000

3] Reserves and Surplus

854.149

818.622

767.491

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

954.063

940.478

859.682

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

929.325

760.368

539.380

2] Unsecured Loans

5.020

0.000

0.000

TOTAL BORROWING

934.345

760.368

539.380

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

82.020

74.523

70.623

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

1970.428

1775.369

1469.685

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

926.864

752.534

628.992

Capital work-in-progress

53.764

22.165

32.422

Advances for Capital Expenditure

11.521

29.650

12.540

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

47.330

45.559

52.657

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS and ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

776.810
773.719

584.959

 

Sundry Debtors

573.948
590.369

468.047

 

Cash and Bank Balances

79.442
126.020

50.100

 

Other Current Assets

103.724
72.542

50.661

 

Loans and Advances

71.691
77.690

55.050

Total Current Assets

1605.615

1640.340

1208.817

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES and PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

654.709
706.885

449.381

 

Provisions

19.957
7.994

16.362

Total Current Liabilities

674.666

714.879

465.743

Net Current Assets

930.949

925.461

743.074

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

1970.428

1775.369

1469.685

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT and LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

Sales Turnover

3158.658

3246.033

2309.910

Other Income

23.172

24.222

10.228

Total Income

3181.830

3270.255

2320.138

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

66.880

110.607

78.599

Provision for Taxation

27.347

39.942

31.168

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

39.533

70.665

47.431

 

 

 

 

Earnings in Foreign Currency :

 

 

 

 

Export Earnings

2569.377

2457.211

1784.2354

 

Other Earnings

0.887

1.166

0.223

Total Earnings

2570.264

2458.377

1784.458

 

 

 

 

Imports :

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

180.380

188.113

91.587

 

Stores and Spares

179.794

187.725

149.875

 

Capital Goods

93.072

24.103

20.430

 

Finished Goods

2.035

0.142

0.456

Total Imports

455.281

400.083

262.348

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Materials consumed

2144.632

2354.096

1615.733

 

Change in stock of Finished Goods and work-in-process

(44.172)

(74.926)

(58.090)

 

Manufacturing, Administrative, selling and Distribution Expenses

945.757

821.259

635.413

 

Depreciation

69.488

59.219

48.483

Total Expenditure

3114.950

3159.648

2241.539

 

 

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2008

30.09.2008

Type

 

(1st Quarter)

(2nd Quarter)

Sales Turnover

 

797.000

994.000

Other Income

 

05.800

04.800

Total Income

 

802.800

998.800

Total Expenditure

 

725.100

909.500

Operating Profit

 

77.700

89.300

Interest

 

19.500

23.500

Gross Profit

 

58.200

65.800

Depreciation

 

18.200

21.100

Tax

 

13.300

15.300

Reported PAT

 

25.800

28.500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

Debt-Equity Ratio

0.98

0.80

0.70

Long Term Debt-Equity Ratio

0.35

0.23

0.21

Current Ratio

1.20

1.23

1.31

TURNOVER RATIO

 

 

 

Fixed Assets

2.31

2.67

2.27

Inventory

3.80

4.10

3.75

Debtors

5.06

5.26

4.38

Interest cover Ratio

1.74

2.61

2.52

Operating Profit Margin(%)

7.72

8.57

8.85

Profit Before Interest and Tax Margin(%)

5.36

6.44

6.45

Cash Profit Margin(%)

3.57

4.67

4.75

Adjusted Net Profit Margin(%)

1.21

2.54

2.35

Return on Capital Employed(%)

9.22

12.30

10.26

Return on Net Worth(%)

4.13

8.75

6.37

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Financial Performance: 

 
The company has achieved the sales and other Income of Rs. 3181.8 millions against Rs. 2992.400 millions reported last year. The Profit after Tax was Rs.3953.300 millions during the year under review as compared to Rs. 7066.500 millions reported during the previous year.

 
Gold Trophy 


The company has once again bagged the most prestigious Gold Trophy for the best performance in Overall Export in leather industry. The companies with total FOB export turnover of leather and leather products of Rs. 1000.000 millions and above are eligible for considering this award. In addition to Gold Trophy, the company has also claimed Trophies for commendable export performance for finished leather and non leather saddlary and harness. 
 

Trading House Certificate 


The Company has received prestigious Trading House Certificate from Ministry of Commerce and Industry, during the year. 

 

Subsidiary Companies 


The company is having three wholly owned subsidiary companies namely M/s Superhouse (UK) Limited, M/s Superhouse (USA) International Inc and Superhuose Middle East FZC. A statement pursuant to section 212 of the Companies Act,1956 relating to company!s interest in subsidiaries companies is forming part of the Annual Accounts. 
 

Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo

 

The Company continues to enjoy the status of a Government of India Recognized Export House.Continuous efforts are being made to identify the new markets. Exports during the year was Rs. 2569.377 millions in comparison to previous year of Rs. 2457.211 millions on FOB basis. During the year, total Foreign Exchange outgo was Rs 593.068 millions as compared to Rs. 520.919 millions during the preceding financial year.

 


 Recognition: 
 
 Council for Leather Exports:


 Mr. Mukhtarul Amin, Chairman and Managing Director of the company has been unanimously elected as Chairman of Council for Leather Exports, a body functioning under Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Government of India, for the period 2007-2009. 

  
Amalgamation with Super Footwear Limited and Allen Shoes Limited: 


M/s Super Footwear Limited and M/s Allen Shoes Limited have been amalgamated with the company during the year. The combined financial and other resources of all the three companies have resulted in better and more profitable utilization of these sources and the company has been better placed for further profitable growth.

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 


Macroeconomic Overview


Macroeconomic fundamentals continued to inspire confidence and the investment climate was full of optimism during 2007-08. Buoyant growth of government revenues made it possible to maintain fiscal consolidation. The pace of economic improvement continued considerably during the last year.

 

However, there are genuine concerns on the inflation front which has crossed 11% point during current year. The opening of the economy and continuous reduction in tariff rates, besides promoting competitiveness and growth, have also provided an impetus to convergence of inflation rates. 


The growing influence of global developments on the Indian economy was manifest in the surge in capital inflows in 2007-08, a phenomenon observed earlier in other emerging market economies. This is a natural concomitant of the robust macroeconomic fundamentals like high growth, relative stability in prices, healthy financial sector and high returns on investment. 


Growth in world trade volume of goods and services decelerated from 9.2 percent in 2006 to 6.6 per cent in 2007 and is projected to remain around the same levels in 2008. The first eight months of the current fiscal, till November 2007, witnessed a moderate slowdown in the growth of the industrial sector. The slowdown has mainly been on account of the manufacturing sector 


India's export during April-December,2007 reached at the level of USD 111.1 billion, thereby again registered growth of 20% for continuous six years.

After appreciating against major convertible currencies, particularly the US dollar, during first three quarters the rupee started depreciating during last quarter of 2007-08. This is good sign for exporters of the country. 
 
Industry Structure and Developments 


Leather products, which contribute significantly to employment generation and export earnings, registered an impressive 12.2 per cent growth during April-November 2007. The Western type leather footwear grew at 21.1 per cent, while the Indian type leather footwear and finished leather had visibly lower growth during April-November 2007, as per the IIP production data. The (undeflated) value of production of leather garments grew close to 30 percent during the period, while the production of shoe uppers grew at 12.4 per cent. 


Opportunities and Threats 


The Inter-Ministerial Group constituted to evolve a comprehensive strategy for the development of the leather sector assessed that India has the potential to step up its leather exports from US$ 2.7 billion in 2006-07 to US$ 7 billion in 2011-12, with footwear accounting for the largest growth.

 

The Indian leather industry is also more comfortable in competition with China and Vietnam due to anti-dumping duty introduced by European Commission on leather footwear. 


At the same time, the Eleventh Five Year Plan document has identified inadequate raw material base, low capacities and outmoded technologies of tanneries, constraints faced by small units in complying with rigorous environmental standards, shortage of skilled and semi-skilled workforce, inability of the industry to meet international requirements of quantity and variety and inadequate transport infrastructure as challenges to be overcome by the industry. 


The major threat to the Indian industry and to the Company is posed by the aggressive increase of the production capacities by the Chinese and Vietnamese manufacturers, who with their large infrastructure have a cost advantage. The Company is handling this threat with value additions in design and developments. 
 
 The stringent pollution regulations may also cause challenges to the leather industry. 


 Segment-wise Performance : 


 The segment-wise performance of the company during the year is as under : 


 Segments Turnover 


 a. Leather and Leather Products Rs. 2819.100 millions (previous year Rs. 2679.000 millions) 


 b. Textile Garments Rs. 328.400 millions (previous year Rs. 289.200 millions ) 

 
 Outlook 
 
During 2007-08 the leather industry has registered positive growth, inspite of high appreciation in the value of rupee. As per the official publication of DGCIandS, export of leather and leather products for the year 2007-08 stands at US$ 3477.52 million as against the export during previous year of US$ 3059.43 million. With the appreciation in the value of foreign currencies, particularly Euro and Dollar, it is expected that the industry will register impressive growth during the year. The company has demand of its products from all over the world. 
 

Financial Performance with Respect to Operational Performance: 


The financial statements have been prepared in compliance with the requirements of the companies Act, 1956 and Generally Accepted Accounting Principals in India. The company has achieved the sales and other income of
Rs. 3181.830 millions against Rs. 2992.478 millions reported last year. The profit after tax was Rs.39.533 millions during the year as compared to Rs. 70.665 millions reported during the previous year. The gross block of the company as at 31.03.2008 was Rs. 1469.500 millions against Rs. 1222.400 millions as at 31.03.2007. The net current assets as at 31.03.2008 was Rs. 930.900 millions as against Rs. 925.500 millions as at 31.03.2007. 

 

Business: 
 
Subject has plans to ramp up its capacity, both by organic and inorganic routes. For this, they are setting up two new shoe factories with a capacity of 5,000 pairs a day at Agra and Kanpur, which are expected to start production by the end of the current fiscal. The company is also expanding its tannery capacity to three million sq ft a month from two million sq ft currently. Through a Rs 500.000 Millions expansion plan, the company has a target of increasing its turnover to about, Rs 4000.000 Millions. The new capacity is to primarily cater to the US and European markets. 

 
Handling Industry Issues: 

 
The company is dealing with the issue of appreciation of rupee towards the end of FY07 by reducing wastage and overhead expenses. The appreciation will affect only the orders booked before rupee appreciation. Moreover, the government has now increased the drawback/DEPB and lowered interest rates on exports, which will make the scenario better for the industry and the company. 

 

 


Risk and Concerns: 


The major raw material for leather industry is raw hide/skins. Leather is a natural product and its prices and availability are changing from time to time. The company is having vast experience in sourcing the raw materials for its tanneries and leather products divisions from India and outside which help in keeping the prices and availability under control. The output of raw hides/skins are also depend upon person skill of the purchasers and technicians, which are being properly taken care-off by the experienced personnel of the company. The substantial revenue of the company is being generated in foreign exchange. The adverse foreign exchange rates may effect the profitability of the company. The experienced professional of the company are keeping close watch over movement in currency rates. The company has regularly hedged and is keeping part of the proceeds in EEFC accounts for imports in foreign currency.

 

Cautionary Statement: 

 
Statement in the Management Discussion and Analysis describing the Company's objectives, projections, estimates, expectation or prediction may be `forward-looking statement' within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Further, the performance of the company is also dependent on domestic and global economic conditions, government and regulatory policies on which company is not having any control. 
 
Internal Control System and their Adequacy: 

 
The company has a proper and adequate system of internal controls to ensure that all assets are safeguarded and protected against loss from misuse or disposition and that transactions are authorized, recorded and reported correctly. Proper checks and controls have been introduced for all the incoming and outgoing materials. The Audit Committee and Internal Audit Department regularly review the financial and operating controls at all location of the Company. The internal control is designed to ensure that the financial and other records are reliable for preparing financial statements and other data, and for maintaining accountability of assets.

 

Contingent Liabilities

31.03.2008

(Rs. In millions)

Guarantees issued by the Bank

6.635

 

 

Corporate Guarantee(s) to bank(s) against credit facilities extended to wholly owned subsidiary in U.K

and UAE and a Society

125.677

 

 

Letter of Credit opened and outstanding

128.663

 

 

Duty on Export obligation pending

181.793

 

 

Electricity demand pending litigation

2.505

 

 

Forward Exchange Contracts

349.479

 

 

Uncalled Liability on Shares partly paid

4.000

 

Fixed Assets:

 

v      Land

v      Building

v      Plant and machinery

v      Furniture and Fittings

v      Vehicles

v      Computer

 

 

 

Website details attached

 

Introduction

From a single tannery in the 80’s producing finished leather, Subject has emerged as one of the biggest players in the industry. It started with a commitment to excel, achieve and deliver the very best. Here, they engineer, optimize and control every phase of manufacturing process from raw material to finished products to ensure that end products are of highest quality and also best value for money.

A US $50 million group, subject has 15 units, with workforce of over 3000 and has its presence in over 35 countries. Their commitment to quality is approved by ISO 9002 certification. Stringent norms of EN 345 make them one of the most respected manufacturers amongst the importers from European countries. Being equipped with requisite infrastructure and strict adherence to high standard of quality, they are able meet CSA, ANZ and SABS standard.

A perfect blend of highly technical, skilled and semi-skilled work force and competent executives has helped them in carving an enviable position for theirselves in the global market.

Three state-of-art units involved in manufacturing of footwear are ably backed by their marketing offices strategically located in USA, UK, and UAE and Australia.

To add on, they are approved vendors to world-wide brands such as Wal-mart, Filanto, Auchan, Andre, Shoe Fayre, Hudson Bay, Heckel Securite, Secura and many more.

Their existence in the trade for over three decades has given them a wealth of knowledge, which allows them to offer their customers the maximum in choice, value and quality.

It’s their in-house tanneries sole division provide them with finest quality leather Soles for their foot wears. To meet the exacting demand of clients they also import leather from Brazil, Italy and Columbia.

 

Honours and Awards

 

The Company has the distinguished Awards. All having been awarded scores of Performance Awards, some of which are listed below :

 

Export Award from Council for Leather Exports for creditable export performance during year 2004-2005 under the category Saddlery and Harness (Above US$1 million) - Plaque.

 

RajyaNiryat Puraskar Trophy ( First Position ) 1988-89 Medium size Industry by Government of Uttar Pradesh.

 

RajyaNiryat Puraskar Trophy ( Second Position ) 1990-91 Medium size Industry by Government of Uttar Pradesh.

 

RajayaNiryat Puraskar Trophy ( First Position } 1991-92 Medium size Industry by Government of Uttar Pradesh.

 

RajyaNiryat Puraskar Trophy ( Second Position ) 1995-96 Medium size Industry by Government of Uttar Pradesh.

 

Small Industries of Export Promotion Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh Trophy ( Second Prize ) for commendable performance in Exports in 1995-96.

 

Letter of Appreciation, International Shoe Fare, 1996.

 

Certificate of Merit awarded by C.L.E. Chennai, for commendable performance in Exports in 1997-98.

 

Certificate and Trophy for showing commendable export performance in 1998-99 in leather Footwear.

 

Certificate and Trophy for showing commendable performance for Footwear components. Certificate and Trophy for showing commendable performance in finished Leather.

 

C.L.E. Certificate of Merit for commendable performance in exports for US.$ LOO million to 5,00 million in 1998-99.

 

Certificate and Trophy - Rajya Niryat Puraskar, 1998-99 ( First Prize ) by Government of Uttar Pradesh.

 

International Institute of Education and Management /International Udyog Excellence Award, 2000.

 

Life time Achievement Award to Mr. Mukhtarul Amin for outstanding Achievement in achieving Trophy - Certificate and Trophy National and International Compendium July, 2000.

 

213i Century Millenium Award to Mr. Mukhtarul Amin by International Institute of Education and Management.

C.L.E. Certificate and Trophy for Exports 1.00 million to 5.00 millions US.$ In 1997-98 in Leather Goods.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering and 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 :

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. 48.49

UK Pound

1

Rs. 71.89

Euro

1

Rs. 67.86

 

 

SCORE and RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

7

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

7

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

7

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

9

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

6

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

7

--LEVERAGE

1~10

7

--RESERVES

1~10

7

--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

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

64

 

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 and 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 and 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, they have no basis upon which to recommend credit dealings

No Rating

 

 

 

 

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