MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

16.02.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GREAVES COTTON LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Industry Manor, Appasaheb Marathe Marg, Prabhadevi, P. O. Box No. 19127, Mumbai – 400 025, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.06.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

29.03.1922

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-987

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L99999MH1922PLC000987

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUMG07833A

 

 

Legal Form :

Public limited liability company. Company’s shares are listed on stock exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Diamond Bits, Industrial Diamond Tools, Oilfield Diamond Bits, High Pressure Pumps and Operating Equipment.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Aa

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

71-85

Aa

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

Large

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 12000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established company of the Thapper Group, a medium size industrial house in India. There has been a dramatic improvement in the company’s performance during the financial year 2003-2004 (year ended 30/06/2004). The company could wipe out its accumulated losses and achieve reasonable improvement in its earning per share. Trade relations are reported as fair. Payments are normally made as per commitments.

 

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

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Industry Manor, Appasaheb Marathe Marg, Prabhadevi, P.O.Box No. 19127, Mumbai – 400 025, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-24223747 / 24365510

Fax No.:

91-22-24379555/24367785

E-Mail :

vba@mum.greaveslimited.com

greaves@grvsbom.xeebom.xeemail.com

munngl@greavesmail.com

investorservices@greavesmail.com

Website :

http://www.greaveslimited.com

http://www.greavescotton.com

 

 

Factory :

Plot No. 66, MIDC Estate, Satpur, Nashik – 422 007, Maharashtra, India

 

J-2 MIDC Industrial Area, Chikalthana, Aurangabad – 431 210, Maharashtra, INDIA

 

14 Cross Road, Tondiarpet, Chennai – 600 081, Tamilnadu, INDIA

 

Industrial Development Area, Patancheru, Medak District, Andhra Pradesh – 502 319, INDIA

 

Park Gear Works, Chinchwad, Pune – 411 019, Maharashtra, INDIA

 

Industrial Growth Centre, Sector III, Falta, South-24 Parganas, West Bengal, INDIA

 

E-2, MIDC Industrial Area, Baramati – 413 133, Maharashtra, INDIA

 

Plot No. 72, SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Ranipet – 632 403, Tamilnadu, INDIA

 

Plot Nos. 138/143, Ambaji Industrial Estate, Abu Road, District Sirohi, Rajasthan – 307 026, India

 

K – 135, MIDC Industrial Area, Waluj, Aurangabad – 431136, Maharashtra, India

 

148, Oggiam Thoraipakkam, Chennai – 600096, Tamilnadu, India

 

D – 18, Sipcot Industrial Complex, Gummidipoondi – 601201, Tamilnadu, India

 

New No. 67, Thiruvottiyur High Road, Thangal, Chennai – 600019, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

Branches:

·         Thapar House, 25, Brabourne Road, P. B. No. 702. Kolkata – 700 001, West Bengal

Tel. No. 91-33-22421459 / 22423805 / 22423811

Fax No. 91-33-22424325

Email – calmgl@greavesmail.com

 

·         'Jaldarshan’ Ashram Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad – 380 009, Gujarat     

Tel. No. 91-79-6580428 / 6581861

Fax No. 91-79-6587783

Email – ahmmgl@greavesmail.com

 

·         Rani Kunthi, 82 Burdwan Compound, Ranchi – 834 001, Bihar

Tel. No. 91-651-2562069

Fax no. 91-651-2561704

Email – glranchi@vitalmail.com

 

·         'Guman’, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Sadar, P. B. No. 129, Nagpur – 440 001, Maharashtra

Tel. No. 91-712-2526588 / 2524125

Fax No. 91-712-2541142

Email – nagmgl@greavesmail.com

 

·         26, Second Line Beach, Chennai – 600 001, Tamilnadu

Tel. No. 91-44-25231120

Fax No. 91-44-25224557

Email – chemgl@greavesmail.com

 

·         16/3, Ali Asker Road, Bangalore – 560 052, Karnataka

Tel. No. 91-80-2262062-65

Fax No. 91-80-2253472

Email – bngmgl@greavesmail.com

 

·         39/5567, M  G Road, Ernakulam, Cochin – 682 015, Kerala

Tel. No.91-484-2369272 / 2369190

Fax No. 91-484-2382389

Email – cchmgl@greavesmail.com

 

·         Express Building Annexe, 9/10, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110 002, India

Tel. No. 91-11-23730554 98 lines)

Fax No. 91-11-23359782

Email – delmgl@greavesmail.com

 

·         Raj Chambers, 3rd Floor, 29/9, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow – 226 001, Uttar Pradesh

Tel. No. 91-522-2207711 / 2207712

Fax No. 91-522-2207863

Email – lucmgl@greavesmail.com

 

·         6-2-47, A. C. Guards, First Floor, P.B. No. 9, Hyderabad – 500 004, Andhra Pradesh

Tel. No. 91-40-23314025 / 23316446

Fax No. – 91-40-23318557

Email – hydmgl@greavesmail.com

 

 

Overseas Offices:

Ø       James Greaves & Company

GPO Box. 406, Brazennose House, Brazennose Street, Manchester M60 2JA  United Kingdom

Tel No. (44-161) 834-0991

Fax No. (44-161) 832-0753

Telex :  669589  JG CO G

E Mail  : jamesgreavesco@btinternet.com

Ø       Also at Singapore and Nairobi

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. P. Sachdev

Designation :

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Age :

61 years

Qualification :

B.Sc., Engg. (Mech.)

Experience :

40 years

Date of Appointment :

1st February, 1966

 

 

Name :

Mr. Karan Taper

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. S. Mukhopadhyay

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Vijay Rai

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. B.R. Gupta

Designation :

UTI Nominee Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. B. M. Thaper

Designation :

Additional Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Gautam Thapar

Designation :

Additional Director

 

 

Name :

Dr. S. Kapur

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. S. N. Talwar

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. S. K. Roy

Designation :

Executive Director

Age :

60 years

Qualification :

NCE (Mech.)

Experience :

40 years

Date of Appointment :

21st December, 1964

Prevoius Employment:

Lynx Machinery

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. K. K. Saraf

Designation :

Vice President and Company Secretary

 

 

Name :

Mr. T. K. Chattopadhyay

Designation :

Senior Vice President

 

 

Name :

Mr. S. K. Basu

Designation :

Senior Vice President

 

 

Name :

Mr. R. Varahamoorthy

Designation :

Vice President

 

 

Name :

Mr. P.R. Joshi

Designation :

Vice President

 

 

Name :

Mr. J. G. Sharma

Designation :

Vice President

 

 

Name :

Mr. Suneel Khanna

Designation :

Group General Manager

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sunil Kumar

Designation :

Group General Manager

 

 

Name :

Mr. A. G. Giridharan

Designation :

Group General Manager

 

 

SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

Promoters

24442841

50.06 %

Mutual Funds and UTI

6437507

13.18 %

Banks, Financial Institutions Insurance Companies [Central / State Government Institutions / Non Government Institutions]

9487706

19.43 %

Private Corporate Bodies

1062693

2.17 %

NRIs/ OCBs/ FIIs

2107483

4.32 %

Resident Individuals

5292992

10.84 %

TOTAL

48831222

100.00 %

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Diamond Bits, Industrial Diamond Tools, Oilfield Diamond Bits, High Pressure Pumps and Operating Equipment.

 

 

Products :

Item Code No. (ITC Code)

843840.00

Product Description

Marine & Industrial Gear Boxes

 

 

Item Code No. (ITC Code)

840800.00

Product Description

Diesel Engines

 

 

Item Code No. (ITC Code)

871120.01

Product Description

Auto Rickshaws

 

 

Item Code No. (ITC Code)

850200.00

Product Description

Generating Sets

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

Unit

Licensed Capacity

Installed Capacity

 

Diamond Bits

Nos.

19500

--

Industrial Diamond Tools

Nos.

18000

--

Oilfield Diamond Bits

Nos.

300

--

High Pressure Pump for Mud Slush Water

Nos.

110

110

Diamond Core Drilling Machine

Units

60

--

Operating Equipment for Drilling

Mrs.

60000

60000

Paper Tubes

Pcs.

6600000

--

Paper Cones

Pcs.

27231000

--

Parallel Tubes

Kgs.

9174

--

Spiral Tubes

Pcs.

2870000

--

Spare Parts for Earthmoving Equipments

Units

1200

1200

Special Types of Valves for drilling & other Industrial Products

Nos.

6000

6000

Mechanical Seals

Nos.

3600

3600

Solderless Terminals

Nos.

60000

60000

Electro Magnetic Multi-disc Clutches & Brakes

Pcs.

4000

500

Diesel Engines

Nos.

210000

102500

Electricity Operated Cran Diesel & Petrol driven Engine Winches

MT

1200

3000

Light/Medium Heavy Structural Steel Gates and Hoisting Machines

MT

1000

2400

Vibratory Compactors

Units

200

200

Tandom Roller

Nos.

--

--

Man Riding System

Nos.

7

7

Sky Climber

Nos.

50

50

Concrete Mixer

Nos.

--

--

Batching Plant

Nos.

--

--

Road Roller

Nos.

1050

200

Diesel Oil Engines

Nos.

15000

12500

Generating Sets

Nos.

55000

22600

Deepwell Turbine Pumps

Nos.

1000

650

Internal Combustion Engines

Nos.

270000

220000

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers :

v      Adroit Industries, Satara, Maharashtra

v      Aress High Duty Forging Private Limited

v      Atai Filters Private Limited

v      Devgiri Forgings Private Limited

v      Domore Tools & Accessories Private Limited

v      Ellai Lakshmi Monose’s (Private) Limited

v      Gravity Die Casters Private Limited

v      Mahee Engineering (Private) Limited

v      Sai Forge Private Limited

v      Sargam Metals Private Limited

v      Siddhant Pressing Private Limited

v      Sri Balaji Castings Private Limited

v      Upasana Engineering

 

 

No. of Employees :

6000

 

 

Bankers :

v      Bank of India

v      Oriental Bank of Commerce

v      State Bank of India

v      Syndicate Bank

v      ICICI Bank Limited

 

 

Facilities :

SECURED LOAN

As on 31.03.2006

(Rs. in Millions)

Financial Institutions

21.100

Interest Accrued and due

7.800

Bank

325.000

Others

126.300

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Good

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Sharp & Tannan

Chartered Accountants

 

 

Associates:

v      Crompton Greaves Limited

v      Greaves Morganite Crucible Limited

v      Pacific Greaves Pte. Limited, Singapore

v      The company was set up essentially for trading in Vietnam.

 

v       

Subsidiaries:

v      Dee Greaves Limited

v      Greaves Leasing Finance Limited

v      Greaves Midwest Engineering Company Limited

v      Rajpath Investment Limited

v      Carnation Investment Limited

v      SIDVIM AG (Overseas Subsidiary)

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

50000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 500.000 millions

2500000

Redeemable Preference Shares 

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 250.000 millions

 

TOTAL

 

Rs.750.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

48831222

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 488.300 millions

Add :

Shares forfeited

 

Rs. 0.100 million

 

TOTAL

 

Rs. 488.400 millions

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

30.06.2007

30.06.2006

30.06.2005

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

488.300

488.400

456.400

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

24.300

3] Reserves & Surplus

2504.400

1672.700

995.500

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

2992.700

2161.100

1476.200

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

330.300

480.200

595.200

2] Unsecured Loans

64.400

69.700

191.400

TOTAL BORROWING

394.700

549.900

786.600

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

3387.400

2711.000

2262.800

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

1741.100

1146.200

898.900

Capital work-in-progress

419.200

163.600

151.300

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

784.800

894.300

390.100

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

42.900

392.500

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 
Inventories

1059.200

879.600

664.500

 
Sundry Debtors

875.900

919.600

625.400

 
Cash & Bank Balances

386.000

335.200

661.500

 
Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 
Loans & Advances

928.000

575.600

542.400

Total Current Assets

3249.100

2710.000

2493.800

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 
Current Liabilities

2455.800

1948.500

1689.100

 
Provisions

351.000

297.500

374.700

Total Current Liabilities

2806.800

2246.000

2063.800

Net Current Assets

442.300

464.000

430.000

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

3387.400

2711.000

2262.800

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2007

30.06.2006

30.06.2005

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Sales Turnover

12158.300

9396.000

7301.700

Other Income

160.400

289.100

325.100

Total Income

12318.700

9685.100

7626.800

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

1436.600

1320.500

1016.100

Provision for Taxation

213.400

469.600

395.200

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

1223.200

850.900

620.900

 

 

 

 

Earnings in Foreign Currency :

N.A.

N.A.

215.600

 

 

 

 

Imports :

N.A.

N.A.

297.200

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

7141.600

5549.600

4170.300

 

Excise Duty

1524.700

1060.100

782.000

 

Power & Fuel Cost

110.500

81.900

81.300

 

Stock Adjustments

[18.100]

[19.300]

77.300

 

Other Manufacturing Expenses

240.600

198.600

178.200

 

Employee Cost

703.200

615.400

510.900

 

Selling and Administration Expenses

651.400

539.300

387.900

 

Miscellaneous Expenses

183.800

103.800

173.400

 

Interest & Financial Charges

184.300

102.800

135.800

 

Depreciation

160.100

132.400

113.600

Total Expenditure

10882.100

8364.600

6610.700

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

30.09.2007

[1st Qtr.]

31.12.2007

[2nd Qtr.]

Sales Turnover

 

3106.000

3422.500

Other Income

 

24.700

21.000

Total Income

 

3130.700

3443.500

Total Expenditure

 

2756.400

2993.100

Operating Profit

 

374.300

450.400

Interest

 

54.900

49.400

Gross Profit

 

319.400

401.000

Depreciation

 

49.600

50.800

Tax

 

25.900

28.600

Reported PAT

 

237.900

294.600

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2007

30.06.2006

30.06.2005

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Debt Equity Ratio

0.18

0.38

0.84

Long Term Debt Equity Ratio

0.18

0.38

0.84

Current Ratio

1.18

1.28

1.50

TURNOVER RATIOS

 

 

 

Fixed Assets

4.80

4.75

4.30

Inventory

12.54

12.17

11.15

Debtors

13.54

12.16

12.27

Interest Cover Ratio

8.79

12.54

6.78

Operating Profit Margin (%)

14.65

15.12

14.17

Profit Before Interest and Tax Margin (%)

13.33

13.71

12.62

Cash Profit Margin (%)

11.38

9.53

8.12

Adjusted Net Profit Margin (%)

10.06

8.13

6.57

Return on Capital Employed (%)

54.08

53.11

40.74

Return on Net Worth (%)

48.34

43.43

38.91

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

HISTORY

 

The company was originally formed in 1868 as a partnership firm between James Greaves and George Cotton to undertake import/export trading. The firm took up manufacturing of cotton yarn, but discontinued it in 1920. It forayed into engineering related activities by taking up import of machinery/equipments in 1922. In 1937, the company promoted 2 companies manufacturing ceiling fans and other electrical products. These two companies were merged in 1966 to form Crompton Greaves, in which the company still has a significant equity stake. Over the years, the company entered into technical and financial collaboration with several international players and formed a number of subsidiaries/joint ventures (most of these have been merged with the company over last few years). After independence in 1947, ownership transferred to Indian hands, when Mr. L. K. Thapar bought the controlling interest from Greaves family. Mr. L. K. Thapar passed away in 1962, since then Mr. L. M. Thapar is heading the operations, In FY93, the company disposed off its Marol facilities and the sales proceeds were used to meet outflow on account of VRS (Voluntary Retirement Scheme).

 

The company was originally incorporated under the name and style of “Greaves Cotton and Company Private Limited” on 29th March, 1922 at Mumbai in Maharashtra. Over the years the name “Greaves Cotton” became synonymous with the Engineering business in India and abroad. In order to have its own identity the name of the company was changed to “Greaves Limited” in the year 1993. However the company is still being perceived by the customers, associates, industry and institutions as “Greaves Cotton and Company Limited” because of very strong Brand Equity of “Greaves Cotton” and also often gets mixed wit the name of Crompton Greaves. Hence, the very purpose for which the name was changed has been defeated and in addition, valuable Brand Equity of “Greaves Cotton” is getting eroded.

 

The company changed the name to present w. e. f 28/11/2003 to avoid confusion and to realize the benefits of the strong Brand Equity that “Greaves Cotton” enjoys in the market place

 

The company, part of the Thapar Group, was founded in 1859. Subsequently in 1950, Greaves was converted into a Public Limited Company.

 

It’s Company Registration Number is 987.

 

BUSINESS

 

The company is engaged in manufacturing of Diamond Bits, Industrial Diamond Tools, Oilfield Diamond Bits, High Pressure Pumps for Mud Slush & Water, Diamond Care Drilling Machine, Operating Equipment for Drilling, Paper Tubes, Paper Cones, Parallel Tubes, Spiral Tubes, Spare Parts for Earth Moving Equipments, Special types of Valves for drilling and other Industrial Products, Mechanical Seals, Solderless Terminals, Rock Roller Bits, Electro-magnetic Multi-disc Clutches & Brakes, Electricity Operated Crane, Diesel & Petrol driven Winches, Light/Medium/Heavy Structural Steel Works, Gates & Hoisting Machines, Vibratory Compactors, Tandom Roller,  Man Riding System, Sky Climber, Concrete Mixer, Batching Plant, Road Roller, Discrete Devices & Intergated Circuits, Diesel Oil Engines, Generating Sets, Deepwell Turbine Pumps, Marine & Industrial Gear Boxes, Internal Combustion Engines, Tractors, Acrylonitrite Butadiene Styrene, High Impact Polystyrene, Styrene Acrylonitrite and Diesel Three Wheeler Auto Rickshaw.

 

The company is the largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines. Company is one of India’s leading engineering companies. It manufactures a wide range of industrial products including diesel engines, generating sets, engine-driven pumps, portable engines and gensets, power transmission equipment, thermal equipment, semi conductor devices and gearboxes to meet the requirement of core sectors. The business operations of the company are divided into business groups strategically structured to ensure maximum focus on each business area and yet retain a unique synergy in the operations.

 

The business operations of the company are divided into following business groups :

 

Business Groups

Product Lines

Power generation

Diesel Engines – 15-1000 HP

Generating sets – 15-520 KVA

Power transmission

Industrial gearboxes and fluid couplings

Portable engines

Internal combustion engines 1.5 to 11 HP

General engineering

Cranes, Concrete pumps, vibratory compactors, rock roller bits, crucibles

Industrial products

ABS / HIPS resins, pumps, stem traps, semiconductor devices

Farm equipment

Power tillers – 12 to 14.3 HP @2000 TM

 

Company has an independent division marketing high technology systems for marine, aviation and electronic applications.

 

In the recent years, company has made rapid strides towards globalisation.  Company exports several products and systems to virtually every continent.  Company also undertakes international trading activities including third country trading covering both export and import relating to engineering goods and consumables for industry, infrastructure and projects.

 

Company’s product range includes –

 

Business Group

Products

Power Generation

Diesel Engines

Gensets

Dual Fuel Engines / Gensets

Gas Genset

Power Transmission

Worm Gears

Helical Gears & Bevel Helical Gears

Worm/Heliworm/  Helical / planetary. Bevel helical geared motors

Custom built. Helical, bevel helical gearboxes

Vertical coal mill gearbox

Lift machine

Traction type variable speed tyre

Portable Engines

Engines

Gensets

Pump sets

General Engineering

Concrete Pumps

Transit mixers

Concrete batching plants\truck moulded pumps

Concrete pavers

Single drum compactors

Tandem compactors

Light compaction equipment

Rock Rollers Bits

Silicon Carbide & clay graphite crucibles

Cast & forged rolls

Nickel alloys, titanium, electrodes

Filler metals , miscellaneous materials

Shearers Road headers, manriding systems, mine electrical

Industrial Products

ABS, Hips, San & Gpps, Resins

Steam Taps, special strainers

Horizontal & Vertical Slurry Pumps

Diaphragm Valves

Butterfly Valves

Power Tillers

 

 

BUSINESS AND OUTLOOK 

 
During the year under review, the Company achieved an impressive growth in sales of 29.4% at Rs. 12158.000 Millions. All business segments recorded improved performance, more particularly, the Infrastructure Equipment segment, which achieved a growth of over 88% over the previous year. The Profit after Tax at Rs. 1223.000 Millions, improved by 43.8% over the previous year. The high growth in the economy and overall buoyant situation contributed to this performance. In view of anticipated higher demand, the Company, during the year, set up an additional manufacturing facility for concrete mixers at its existing location in Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu.

 
The Company continued to lay emphasis on technology upgradation and introduction of new products across all business segments. With this strategy, coupled with Government's continued thrust on higher spending in various infrastructure sectors, the Directors are reasonably confident to continue the growth momentum in the coming years. 

PROMOTER GROUP 

The Company is a part of B M Thapar Group. The Promoter Group holding in the Company, currently is 50.38% of the Company's Equity Capital.

The Members may note that B M Thapar Group, inter alia, comprises of the following Companies:  

(1) English Indian Clays Limited (2) Premium Energy Transmission Limited (3) Pembril Industrial & Engineering Company Private Limited (4) DBH International Private Limited (5) Karun Carpets Private Limited (6) Greaves Leasing Finance Limited (7) Bharat Projects Private Limited (8) Dee Greaves Limited (9) KCT Chemicals & Electricals Limited (10) Standard Refinery & Distillery Limited (11) Bharat Starch Products Limited (12) Greaves Farymann Diesel GmbH (13) Greaves Cotton Netherlands B.V. (14) DBH Global Holdings Limited. 

ACQUISITION OF BUKH FARYMANN DIESEL GMBH, LAMPERTHEIM, GERMANY ('FARYMANN') 

As a part of the Company's long term strategy to position itself in the global market, the Company acquired in March 2007, Bukh Farymann Diesel GmbH (now name changed to Greaves Farymann Diesel GmbH) at an enterprise value of Euro 4.24 million (Rs. 250 Millions approx.). This Company is engaged in the manufacture and marketing of single cylinder diesel engines and parts. The Directors are hopeful that this acquisition would give boost to the Company's global plans and also spur its export initiatives. The synergies, which Greaves can provide from India, will enable Farymann to grow manifold in relatively short span of time. 

The above acquisition was made by the Company, through its new Subsidiary viz. Greaves Cotton Netherlands B.V. set up for this purpose. 

SUBSIDIARIES 
 
The Company has following Subsidiaries: 

1. Greaves Farymann Diesel GmbH, Lampertheim, Germany 

This Company is engaged in the manufacture of single cylinder diesel engines for construction, genset, marine and defence applications, amongst others. The Company has recorded a turnover of Euro 4 million for six month period ended June 30, 2007. 

2. Greaves Cotton Netherlands B.V. 

This Company has been set up to act as a Holding and an Investment Company overseas. 

3. Greaves Leasing Finance Limited (GLFL) 

GLFL is engaged in leasing and finance activities mainly confined to the Greaves Group. GLFL reported a total revenue of Rs. 25.800 Millions during the financial year ended March 31, 2007 with a Profit after Tax of Rs. 11.500 Millions. 

4. Dee Greaves Limited (DGL) 

DGL is a wholly owned Subsidiary of Greaves Leasing Finance Limited, engaged in trading activities. For the financial year ended March 31, 2007, DGL earned a total revenue of Rs. 26.900 Millions with a profit after tax of Rs.3.800 Millions. 

In terms of approval granted by the Central Government under Section 212 (8) of the Companies Act, 1956, copies of the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account, Reports of the Directors and Auditors of the Subsidiaries, have not been attached to the Annual Accounts of the Company. These documents, will however, be made available upon request by any Member of the Company.

DIRECTORS  
 
The tenure of Mr. P. Sachdev, Managing Director & CEO, ended on May 3, 2007. In view of his vast experience and the continued excellent performance achieved by the Company tinder his leadership, the Board has re appointed Mr. Sachdev for a further period of two years effective May 4, 2007.

Mr. Gautam Thapar resigned from the Board of the Company effective May 16, 2007, owing to pre-occupation in other businesses. Mr. B.M. Thapar has expressed his desire not to seek re-election. The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for their valued contribution in strategizing the business, particularly during the trying times when the Company faced serious difficulties not too long ago. 

Mr. Vikram Tandon has been appointed as a Director at the Board Meeting held on August 7, 2007 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr.

Gautam Thapar. Mr. Tandon, aged 58 years, is Ex-Director of Pepsico India Limited and brings with him expertise in different fields for over 36 years in multinational companies, including Uniliver and Hindustan Lever etc. 

Mr. S.N. Talwar retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment. 

The Board recommends the re-appointments of Mr. P. Sachdev and Mr. S.N.

Talwar. The profiles of Mr. P. Sachdev, Mr. S.N. Talwar and Mr. Vikram Tandon form part of the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting. 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 

India's economy is on the path of an ever rising growth curve. With positive indicators such as an 8-9 per cent annual GDP growth rate, foreign exchange reserves close to USD 210 bn, a booming capital market and the popular 'Sensex' topping the majestic 15,000 mark, the Government estimating FDI inflow of USD 12 bn in this fiscal, and a more than 35 per cent surge in exports, manufacturing sector is on an upswing. 

At Greaves, the positive national economic growth served as a backdrop for delivering a robust performance. 2006-07 was a year when the Company expanded its product range, forayed into new markets and is set to launch new products, benchmarked with the latest technology, in the next couple of years. With ambitious plans to capitalize on the opportunities across the industrial, automotive and infrastructure sectors, the Company is set to boost its brand equity in the market. 

FINANCIAL 
 
Keeping pace with the buoyant economy and GDP growth, the Company clocked in a revenue of Rs. 10764.000 Millions during the year, an increase of 28% over the previous year in spite of a slow down, which has been witnessed in some sectors in the last quarter, following the stringent control measures adopted by fiscal authorities to curb spiraling inflation. The worst, however, seems to be over, with inflation under control at around 4.3% compared to the peak of 7% experienced a few months back. 

During the year under review, the Profit Before Tax (PET) amounted to Rs. 1437.000 Millions and the Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs. 1223.000 Millions. The growth of PAT was 44%. Earnings per Share (EPS) was Rs. 25.05, providing the best returns to its investors in the recent history of the Company. 

The healthy cash flow and profit earned by the Company made it possible not only to distribute handsome dividends but also paved the way for investing in assets with future earnings potential. During 2006-07, the Company committed capital investment of Rs. 1450 Millions, major portion of which is related to capacity expansion and R&D projects. The Company also acquired Bukh Farymann Diesel GmbH, a German Company in March 2007, at an enterprise value of Euro 24.4 million (Rs. 250 Millions) approximately through its Subsidiary, Greaves Cotton Netherlands B.V.  

The strong all round performance in the last few years, has enabled the Company to shore up its reserves and the Debt/Equity ratio now stands at a mere 0.13. The borrowing capacity coupled with available funds, would provide a momentum to the Company for further growth. 

Engines - Power Generation 

This Business Group manufactures industrial diesel engines for various applications such as generating sets in the 15-550 KVA range, in both air-cooled and water-cooled versions and enjoys a 15% market share in the domestic market. 

The Group contributed 14% to total sales of the Company. A strong demand for gensets is expected to continue due to the robust growth in the infrastructure, housing, retail, telecom and various industrial sectors, and the gap in demand/supply of electric power. The Company is also targeting sale of engines for other applications such as construction equipment, material handling equipment, marine to name a few. 

A new state-of-the-art Technology Centre at Chinchwad, Pune, which will become operational shortly, will aid the development of new engines and upgrade the performance of existing ones. This Group will shortly launch its new series of 'G-11' engines, which are targeted to be most compact and fuel efficient in the range of 30-100 KVA. 
 
OPPORTUNITIES 
 
* Greater demand for gensets due to continuing shortage of power. 

* Greaves Silent Genset 

 * Major thrust on infrastructure development by the Government in order to sustain the above 8% GDP growth rate. 
 
* Growth in telecom and retail sectors. 

THREATS 
 
High crude prices would lead to an increase in the price of diesel fuel. 

The continued lowering of import duty on engineering products could make imports more competitive vis-a-vis Indian products. 

OUTLOOK 
 
The market for gensets appears buoyant due to the widening demand supply gap for electricity. As India further climbs the economic growth curve, it will witness huge power demand accruing from the industrial, housing and infrastructure sectors. At the same time, due to the escalating diesel prices and emphasis on emission standards, genset users are now exploring alternate sources of fuel, which in turn will enhance the prospects for gas and dual fuel gensets. 

Gauging the market trends, Greaves is planning to introduce new water-cooled engines for industrial and genset applications, which will enhance its range and market penetration.

Engines - Agricultural Applications 

Greaves manufactures petrol/kerosene engines, which are either marketed as complete pumpsets for the agricultural sector or as bare engines for miscellaneous applications. Engines manufactured by this Business Group range between 1 to 4 HP. 

During the year under review, the Group contributed 8.4% to total sales and registered a modest growth. The Company enjoys a leadership position in the portable petrol/kerosene engine pumpset segment in the domestic market.

This Group has also recently forayed into Defence supplies. 

The decline in the ground water levels and intense competition from low price Chinese manufacturers has resulted in limited growth in the pumpset segment. In this scenario, promoting alternative uses for this product in the construction and defence sectors are on the anvil. The rugged construction of such engines makes it suitable for use for concrete vibrators in the construction sector. With the acceptance of this application, the demand and growth potential are expected to pick up. 

The Group also leverages its vast rural distribution network to market 'Greaves' branded power tillers. 
 
OPPORTUNITIES 
 
* Applications of engines in high growth construction sector. 

* The widening demand / supply gap for electricity is leading to continued opportunity for engine driven pumpsets. 
 
THREATS 
 
 * Continuously declining water table across the country. * Low priced localized competition as well as cheap Chinese imports.

* Erratic availability of kerosene.

OUTLOOK 
 
The Company's strong service and distribution network has helped it counter competition from China, thus providing a positive outlook. Greater penetration in rural sector and targeting overseas markets for pumpsets, are areas of strong focus. The Group is also looking to expand the existing range of portable petrol / kerosene gensets. These initiatives should help improve the overall performance of this Business Group.

 
 
Engines - Automotive Applications 

Engines manufactured by this Business Group are for Automotive, Marine and Industrial applications, with majority revenues accruing from the light-weight diesel engines used in 3-wheelers. 

The Group contributed 58.3% to total sales and has grown by 28% over the previous year. The Indian economy grew at a strong pace during the year under review, resulting in an upward momentum in the diesel 3-wheeler and 4-wheeler small commercial vehicle (SCV) segments. The diesel 3-wheeler segment grew by approximately 14% year-on-year during the period April 2006 - March 2007. 

Some of the key initiatives taken by the Company during the year under review are: 

* To tap the emerging 4-wheeler SCV segment, the Company has developed a twin cylinder engine with a suitable gearbox. Presently, the engines are under extensive trials. 

* Invested over Rs. 600 Millions in a new facility at Aurangabad to manufacture the new generation twin cylinder engines and gearbox. 

* Offering CNG/LPG variants of its range of engines. 

* Supply of substantial volume of charging/generating sets to Defence forces. 

OPPORTUNITIES 
 
 * Road development initiatives are expected to receive a further boost on the back of increased focus on connecting main highways with villages and smaller towns. 

* In the coming years, low cost transportation would assume prime importance and demand for 3 and 4 - wheeler SCVs is likely to grow at 15 - 20% annually. 

 * Good demand for genset and other applications for the new twin cylinder engines. 

THREATS 
 
* One of the key OEM customers of Greaves recently announced its plans to set up its own engine production facility, which is expected to be operational in 2-3 years' time. 

* A rising interest rate scenario is likely to dampen the growth of the SCV market, which could impact the Company's revenues. 

* Government initiatives to gradually impose restrictions on diesel vehicles in metro cities will affect the sale of Diesel 3-wheelers. 

OUTLOOK 
 
The likely impact on account of setting up its own engine production facility by the OEM is expected to be more than offset by a combination of various initiatives being taken by the Company, such as:  

* Diversifying the application range of engines. 

* Focus on global business opportunities by leveraging of 'Farymann' brand.

* Introduction of newly developed twin cylinder engines.

* Tying up new OEMs for SCV application. 

Infrastructure Equipment 

Greaves manufactures a wide range of products in both the road making' & 'concreting equipment' segments, such as: 

Road making segment 

* Vibratory Compactors* Heavy Tandem Rollers* Light Tandem Rollers 

Concreting equipment segment 

* Transit Mixers* Concrete Pumps* Batching Plants 

This Business Group contributed 19% to total sales and has grown by 88% over the previous year. 

Greaves performance has been exceptional which is evident from the fact that the Company has clocked a growth rate of 85% in road making segment and 95% in concreting segment. 

The high growth witnessed by this Group is mainly due to India's strong economic progress seen over the past few years. The hatching plant introduced by Greaves last year, evoked good response from the market place. The encouraging customer acceptance for metro pumps and higher capacity concrete pumps also augurs well for this business segment.

 OPPORTUNITIES  
 
 * Present state of infrastructure in the country is woefully short to meet future aspirations. 

* Strong infrastructure spending is clearly visible, as the government has targeted an outlay of approximately USD 350 billion in the 11th five year plan.  

THREATS 
 
* Entry of new players could affect the Company's market share. 

* Hardening of interest rates could result in lower demand from the housing sector. 

OUTLOOK 
 
The huge investments planned, would benefit Infrastructure Equipment manufacturing companies such as Greaves and offer a big opportunity. With the Company's plan to enhance production capacities in the current financial year, this Group is poised for substantial growth, barring unforeseen circumstances. 

Human Resources Providing a competitive edge 

Greaves believes that human resource is its prime asset, which has been instrumental in its success. The human capital, therefore, forms the core of the Company's future strategies for success. HR development policy at Greaves aims to foster creativity, productivity, innovation and a culture of excellence. 

Career development at Greaves is a planned process, under which talent and exceptional initiatives are recognized, rewarded and employees are also provided a growth-oriented platform, synergizing with the organizational objectives. 

The HR policies lay strong emphasis on developing its human asset pool. In this direction, Greaves has undertaken leadership development programmes to prepare its employees to shoulder managerial responsibilities in the future. 

The Company is confident that these measures will enable it to raise the bar, as it moves to face challenges and opportunities of the future. 

 

FIXED ASSETS

 

The company’s fixed assets of important value includes Goodwill (Cost of infrastructure), Freehold Property (A), Leasehold Property (B), Plant & Equipment, Technical Know-how, Furniture and Vehicles.

 

 

Group

 

The company belongs to Thapar Group, currently headed by Mr. L. M. Thapar. Prominent group companies are : Greaves Limited, Crompton Greaves (Electrical/ Engineering products), A. P. Rayon (rayon grade wood pulp), Ballarpur Industries (paper and related products). Mr. L. M. Thapar companies’ control will be passed on to his eldest nephew Mr. Vikram Thapar.

 

The company promoted the first ever Indo-Russian joint venture in the private sector-- Rajasthan Polymers and Resins, to manufacture 20000 TPA of ABS/HIPS resins during 1991. In 1992-93, Greaves Semi-conductor, a subsidiary, was amalgamated with the company. Two units of Enfield India were also acquired to enhance the company's core strengths in engine manufacture and marketing.

 

The company expanded the engine manufacturing capacity to 65000 engines p.a. to manufacture the latest diesel engines in collaboration with Klockner-Humboldt-Duetz, Germany. The company has tied up with SAME, Italy, to manufacture agricultural tractors. The tractor project was set up at Ranipet, Tamilnadu. A port and marine infrastructure development company is being set up as a joint venture with the Black Seas port authorities. Greaves has also signed a MoU with the Maharashtra Government for a Rs. 35000 millions industrial park. The petrol engine unit and the Greaves Heavy Engineering unit received the ISO 9000 certification in 1995-96.

 

During the year 1997-98, the company completed the divestment of its Greaves Garuda 3-wheeler Auto plant at Baramati in favour of a Joint Venture Company - Piaggio Greaves Vehicles Limited formed in collaboration with Piaggio Veicoli Europe SpA of Italy. The company holds 49% equity in the joint venture and the balance is with Piaggio.

 

It has made a foray into the manufacture of tractors, with the launch of 50 HP tractor in technical collaboration with SAME of Italy. The SAME Greaves 503 is to be produced by Greaves at its new Rs. 400 millions facility at Ranipet in Tamilnadu. The plant will have a capacity to produce 9000 tractors. Besides tractors, it has also entered into an agreement with the Italian tractor major for the manufacture of tractor engines. The engine plant, also in Ranipet, has been set up a separate joint venture company, SAME Greaves Limited, in which SAME and Greaves will hold equity in the ratio of 51:49. A joint venture company between Greaves Limited and Piaggio SPA has been formed to produce three wheelers in India.

 

In 1999-2000, Rajasthan Polymers & Resins was merged with the company. The tractor business was transferred in the joint venture company SAME Greaves Tractors, formed in collaboration with SAME Deutz FAHR SpA of Italy and SAME Deutz Fahr Holding and Finance BV, The Netherlands in March, 2000.

 

The company had made a reference to BIFR due to erosion of its networth. It has also decided to give major thrust to its own manufacturing Diesel Engines, Gear Boxes, and Construction Equipments and trading. It also planning to add new product ranges for trading business.

 

In 2000-01 the company has exited from the business venture with Piaggio Greaves Limited and SAME Greaves Limited. As there was a heavy debt owed by erstwhile RPRL the operations of the unit is under suspension and the company is also proposing for a OTS of RPRL debts with the secured lenders.

 

WEBSITE DETAILS

 

Greaves - A multi-faceted Engineering Enterprise

 

Greaves Cotton Limited, established in 1859, is one of India’s leading and well-diversified engineering companies. It manufactures a wide range of industrial products to meet the requirement of core sectors in India and abroad. The Company’s core competencies are in Diesel/Petrol engines, Gensets, Agro Equipment and Construction Equipment. The business operations of the Company are divided into various Business Groups strategically structured to ensure maximum focus on each business area and yet retain a unique synergy in the operations:


The Business Groups are:

 

Business Groups

Product Lines

Power Generation Group

Large Diesel Engines, Generating Sets up to 1000 kva

Agro  Equipment  Group

Petrol / Kerosene Engines: 1 to 4 HP, Gensets, Pump sets and Power Tillers

Light Engines  Group

Diesel Engines : 4.4 to 11 HP

Infrastructure Equipment

Concreting Pumps, Transit Mixers, Vibratory Compactors and Crucibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
Besides the Business Groups, Greaves has an independent Division marketing high technology systems for marine, aviation and electronic applications. 


In the recent years, Greaves has made rapid strides towards globalization. The Company exports several of its products to various countries.


Greaves has 6 Manufacturing Units located all over India.


An extensive sales and service network manned by highly skilled and dedicated workforce keeps Greaves in touch with its customers anytime, anywhere.

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 

To manufacture and market a wide range of high quality products, services and systems of world class technology to the total satisfaction of customers in domestic and overseas markets

 

PRESS RELEASE

  
March 7, 2007


Greaves Cotton acquires Bukh-Farymann Diesel, Germany for Rs. 250 Millions

 

Greaves Cotton Limited, one of India’s leading engineering companies, today announced the acquisition of Bukh-Farymann Diesel GmbH, a diesel engine manufacturing company in Germany. The enterprise value of this acquisition is approx. 4.24 million Euros (Rs.250 Millions). This is Greaves’ first acquisition abroad. The acquisition was made through its wholly owned subsidiary, Greaves Cotton Netherlands B. V., which was set up recently.


Bukh-Farymann is a profit making Company, engaged in the manufacture and marketing of Farymann diesel engines and components thereof with an annual turnover of Rs.500 Millions approx. The name of the Company is being changed to Greaves Farymann Diesel GmbH. Mr. Rainer Stuermer will continue as the Managing Director. This acquisition will accelerate Greaves foray into global markets including exports.


Commenting on the deal, Mr. P. Sachdev, Managing Director & CEO, Greaves Cotton Limited said, “This acquisition fits well into our business strategy to move aggressively into global markets. The synergies which Greaves can bring from India will enable Farymann to grow manifold in a relatively short span of time”.


Bukh-Farymann manufactures single cylinder diesel engines with applications in construction machinery, generating sets, marine and defence equipment. Greaves in India is already one of the largest diesel engine manufacturers with a significant number of these engines going into automotive applications. Now, the addition of Farymann range will enable Greaves consolidate its position in the other segments as well.


Farymann diesel engines incorporate unique design features and are lightweight and fuel-efficient. Manufactured in the 5 to 15 HP range, at a well-equipped facility at Lampertheim in Germany, Farymann engines conform to EPA and EU emission norms. Over the past 60 years, Farymann has established its brand across many markets spanning the globe.


Greaves is a multi-product, multi-locational company with core competencies in the areas of diesel engines and infrastructure equipment. The Company sustains its leadership through eight manufacturing units which produce world class products backed by comprehensive marketing and service / parts network throughout the country.

 

PRESS RELEASE

   
PVPL ties up with Greaves for supply of engine

 

Mumbai, 22nd January 2008 : Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited(PVPL), the Piaggio Group’s Indian subsidiary, today signed an important long-term agreement with Greaves Cotton Limited (Greaves) for the supply of mono-cylinder diesel engines for application on the three-wheeled vehicles manufactured by PVPL.

 

Under the terms of the 8-year agreement, Greaves will continue to supply to PVPL the GL400 BSII mono-cylinder diesel engine currently used on the Ape vehicles, and starting from April 2010, in connection with the introduction of the new Bharat Stage III emissions regulations in India, it will supply to PVPL a new BSIII compliant mono-cylinder diesel engine being developed by Greaves.


The agreement is a mutually beneficial techno-commercial understanding leading to a strategic buying arrangement by PVPL. Consequently Greaves will continue to be a single source supplier of such mono-cylinder diesel engines for 3-wheeled vehicles manufactured by PVPL.


Mr. Ravi Chopra, Chairman & Managing Director of PVPL said that they enjoyed excellent business relationship with Greaves, and look forward to continued long term relationship, as hitherto.


Mr. P. Sachdev, Managing Director & CEO of Greaves said that for the past almost 10 years, Greaves catered to all the requirements of the mono-cylinder diesel engines for PVPL. He expressed hope that the business relationship with Piaggio Group will become even stronger, going forward.

 

 


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.39.66

UK Pound

1

Rs.78.16

Euro

1

Rs.58.09

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

9

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

8

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

8

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

9

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

7

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

8

--LEVERAGE

1~10

8

--RESERVES

1~10

8

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

8

--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

 

73

 

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

 

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

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

 


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

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

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

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

 

Large

56-70

A

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

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

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

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

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

 

Small

11-25

Ca

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

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

NR

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

No Rating

 

 

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