MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

23.02.2008

 

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

FRESH AND HONEST CAFÉ LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Old No. 5, New No. 7, 3rd Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004, Tamilnadu

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

02.05.1997

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

38099

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U55101TN1997FLC038099

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

CHEF02145D

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACF1516H

 

 

Legal Form :

Closely Held Public Limited Liability Company.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Exporter of Coffee Beans, Coffee Machines and Other Beverages. 

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

56-70

A

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

Fairly Large

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 890000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

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

 

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

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office/ Head Office :

Old No. 5, New No. 7, 3rd Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004, Tamilnadu, India

Tel. No.:

91-44 - 28475975 / 28475978 / 28475973 / 28470541 / 28472634

Fax No.:

91-44 - 28475972

E-Mail :

info@fresh-honest.com  ,  fhclcorporate@eth.net

Website :

http://www.fresh-honest.com

 

 

Corporate Office :

No. 16-F, IInd Floor, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai –600 004, Tamil Nadu, India

Tel. No.:

91-44-28527707/28555731

Tele Fax No.:

91-44-28555732

E-Mail :

fhcl@eth.net

 

 

Factory :

Soya Division Located at:

Guindy, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

Branches :

*      13, Muthu Pandian Avenue, Santhome, Chennai – 600 004, Tamil Nadu, India

*      Bangalore, Karnataka, India

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. C R Sitaraman

Designation :

Director

Address :

5, Subbarayar Avenue, Abhiramapuram, Chennai 600 018, Tamilnadu, India

Date of Birth/Age :

04.09.1948

Date of Appointment :

18.11.2002

 

 

Name :

Mr. K V Nithyavathe

Designation :

Director

Address :

W617, Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai 600 040, Tamilnadu, India

Date of Birth/Age :

13.02.1966

Date of Appointment :

21.12.2002

 

 

Name :

Ms. Padmavathy Suresh

Designation :

Director

Address :

07, Rohini Gardens, R A Puram, Chennai 600 28, Tamilnadu, India

Date of Birth/Age :

02.04.1967

Date of Appointment :

07.01.2004

 

 

Name :

Mr. V Srinivasan

Designation :

Director

Address :

Flat 2B, K G Central Court, 9-11, Jagadamba L Street, T Nagar, Chennai 600 017, Tamilnadu, India

Date of Birth/Age :

15.05.1957

Date of Appointment :

28.07.2005

 

 

Name :

Mr. D Chandrasekhar

Designation :

Director

Address :

No. 1, Balaji Avenue, 3rd Street, Chennai 600 017, Tamilnadu, India

Date of Birth/Age :

15.10.1948

Date of Appointment :

28.07.2005

 

 

Name :

Mr. Shivashankar Ramachandran

Designation :

Whole Time Director

Address :

Old No. 92, New No. 78, 5th Street, Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 600 020, Tamilnadu, India

Date of Birth/Age :

14.05.1965

Date of Appointment :

09.08.2006

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

 

No. of Shares

 

 

 

Mr. R Chinnakannan

 

999994

Senthil Trade and Business Links Private Limited

 

1

Hi-Tech Traders Private Limited

 

1

Hi-Tech Property Development and Enterprises Private Limited

 

1

Senthil Business Associates Private Limited

 

1

Hi-Tech Housing Projects Private Limited

 

1

Sterling Information Technology Park Private Limited

 

1

 

 

Names of Shareholders

 

Percentage of Holding

 

 

 

Foreign Holdings [Foreign Institutional Investor(s), Foreign Companie(s), Foreign Financial Institution(s), Non-Resident Indian(s), or Overseas Corporate Bodies or Others 

 

100.00

Total

 

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Exporter of Coffee Beans, Coffee Machines and Other Beverages. 

 

 

Products with ITC Code :

Coffee Vending Soya products Coffee Powder – 851617

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers :

*      Citibank

*      Philips

*      HP

*      Robert Bosch

*      Microsoft

*      Dr. Reddy's Labs

*      TCS

*      Standard Chartered Bank

*      Reliance Industries

*      Deutsche Bank

*      Google India

*      Saint Gobain Glass

*      Taj Group of Hotels

*      Oberoi Group of Hotels

*      The Marriott Group of Hotels

*      Leela Group of Hotels

*      The Radisson Group of Hotels

*      ITC Group of Hotels

*      Shangri-La Group of Hotels

*      Hyatt Regency, Kolkata

*      Hyatt Regency, New Delhi

*      Intercontinental - The Grand, New Delhi

*      Intercontinental Eros, New Delhi

*      The Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels

*      Le Meridien, Mumbai

*      Le Meridien, New Delhi

*      Southern, Western, Eastern and Metro Railways

*      Airports at Hyderbad, Pune and other major cities

*      Bus stations across India

*      Tourism departments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

*      Prominent educational institutions, Law offices, Courts, Government hospitals etc.

*      Sundaram Medical Foundation

*      Apollo Hospitals

*      Breach Candy Hospital

*      Tata Memorial Hospital

*      Sabarimala

*      Sri Sai Baba Ashram at Puttaparathy and at Whitefield, Bangalore

 

 

No. of Employees :

About 60

 

 

Bankers :

*      Industrial Development Bank of India Limited, IDBI Towers, WTC Complex, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400 005, Maharashtra, India

*      Industrial Development Bank of India Limited, 115 Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai 600 015, Tamilnadu, India

*      Punjab National Bank, 17, Rajaji Salai, Chennai 600 001, Tamilnadu, India

*      Vijaya Bank, 123, Marshalls Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008, Tamilnadu, India

*      ICICI Bank Limited

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Mr. Geetha Suryanarayanan

Chartered Accountants

Address :

2nd Floor, Temple Towers, 672, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai 600 035, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on 31.03.2007

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

1500000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 15.000 millions

  600000

Preference Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 60.000 millions

 

Total

 

Rs. 75.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

1316831

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 13.168 millions

  600000

Equity Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 60.000 millions

 

Total

 

Rs. 73.168 millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

 

71.560

70.000

2] Share Application Money

 

0.000

50.550

3] Reserves & Surplus

 

150.034

116.713

4] (Accumulated Losses)

 

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

 

221.594

237.263

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

 

96.787

147.554

2] Unsecured Loans

 

225.944

111.781

TOTAL BORROWING

 

322.731

259.335

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 

29.935

35.408

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

574.260

532.006

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

 

409.742

383.418

Capital work-in-progress

 

34.703

23.932

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

 

0.000

0.125

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

46.991

41.508

 

Sundry Debtors

 

92.238

81.982

 

Cash & Bank Balances

 

44.180

10.373

 

Other Current Assets

 

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

 

54.534

71.660

Total Current Assets

 

237.943

205.523

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

105.227

79.358

 

Provisions

 

3.088

2.009

Total Current Liabilities

 

108.315

81.367

Net Current Assets

 

129.628

124.156

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

 

0.187

0.375

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

574.260

532.006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

Sales Turnover

 

766.968

635.104

Other Income

 

4.426

5.335

Total Income

 

771.394

640.439

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

 

(18.913)

27.852

Provision for Taxation

 

0.000

0.000

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

 

(18.913)

27.852

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Raw Material Consumed

 

347.985

264.694

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Finished Goods

 

0.199

(1.576)

 

Salaries, Wages, Bonus, etc.

 

52.343

36.739

 

Managerial Remuneration

 

4.491

2.333

 

Payment to Auditors

 

1.052

0.515

 

Interest

 

23.348

15.425

 

Insurance Expenses

 

1.698

1.184

 

Power & Fuel

 

2.786

1.827

 

Depreciation & Amortization

 

63.268

58.891

 

Other Expenditure

 

293.137

232.555

Total Expenditure

 

790.307

612.587

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

PAT / Total Income

(%)

 

(2.45)

4.34

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

 

(2.45)

4.34

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

 

(2.77)

4.54

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

 

(0.08)

0.11

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

 

3.08

2.58

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

 

2.19

2.52

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

FORM 8

 

Name of the company

FRESH AND HONEST CAFÉ LIMITED

Presented By

Mr. C R Sitaraman, Director

1) Date and description of instrument creating the 

    change

Agreement of hypothecation of assets dated 23.03.2005

Hypothecation agreement of movable assets dated 23.03.2005

Agreement of hypothecation of current assets dated 23.03.2005

Deed of hypothecation to secure FLC on D/A and D/P basis dated 23.03.2005

2) Amount secured by the charge/amount owing on 

    the securities of charge

Term Loan I

Rs. 90.000 millions

Term Loan II

Rs. 60.000 millions

FLC (DA / DP) –

Sub Limit of Term Loan III

Rs. 60.000 millions

Total

Rs. 15.000 millions

3) Short particular of the property charged. If the

    property acquired is subject to charge, date of   

    the acquired of the property should be given

First and exclusive charge on stocks of raw material, stock-in-process, packing materials, by-products, stores and spares, by-products and finished goods and receivables and other current assets and automated vending machines acquired / to be acquired and all other movable assets of the company, present and future, lying at the factory premises and other godowns.

 

Bills of exchange payable with tenor up to 360 days accompanied by full set of documents including airway bills covering dispatch of machinery

 

All current assets of the company, both present and future and such other securities as may be accepted by the bank

4) Gist of the terms and conditions and extent and

    operation of the charge.

Facility for a period of 5 years

Interest @ 10.75% p.a. @ monthly rests presently at and with an additional interest of 2% p.a. on default

5) Name and Address and description of the

    person entitled to the charge.

Punjab National Bank

17, Rajaji Salai, Chennai 600 001, Tamilnadu, India

6) Date  and brief description of instrument

    modifying the charge

NA

7) Particulars of modifications specifying the terms

    and conditions or the extent of operations of the  

    charge in which modification is made and the

    details of the modification.

NA

 

 

Fixed Assets :

 

*      Coffee Machine

*      Plant and Machinery

*      Computer

*      Electrical Fittings

*      Furniture and Fittings

*      Vehicles

*      Leased Building – Porur Factory

*      Leased Building – Kolathuvanchery

*      Leased Building – Guindy Factory 

 

 

Contingent Liabilities

 

 

2003-2004

2002-2003

Outstanding guarantee / Counter guarantee furnished to banks *

Rs. 2.619 millions

Rs. 2.499 millions

Estimated amount of contracts reaming to be executed on capital account

--

Rs. 7.200 millions

Disputed liability in respect of sales tax

Rs. 7.601 millions

Rs. 2.010 millions

 

* In addition to the above the interest arising on account of the non fulfillment of export obligation under EPCG scheme amounts to Rs. 1.150 millions (approx)

 

The manufacturing unit of Soya Division has been shifted from Porur to Guindy and it has commenced production at Guindy from 01.07.2003.

 

The total insurance claim received on account of the fire accident in one of the branch office if the company is recognized as revenue income in Profit and Loss Account.

 

The value of fully damaged consumables and spares and the written down value of the fully damaged asset are treated as consumption / Loss in the Profile and Loss Account. The partially damaged assets are put to use after necessary servicing.

 

Subject began with a refreshing cup of perfectly brewed Coffee.

 

Subject is a part of the Sterling Group of Companies and has installed over 500 coffee brewing machines across the country. The uniqueness of its operation is that it install, service and maintain the machine without any investment on the part of the customer. It also supply roasted coffee beans and other consumables to all its installations.

 

As a part of Expansion subject it is now venturing into Soy Division by introducing Soya Milk and Tofu for the first time in India using state-of-the-art processing equipment patented by Prosoya Inc., Canada. Advanced technology that gives milk an incredible smooth and creamy texture with no be any flavour.

 

Nutritional and Medical benefits of soy proteins are well known. Soya food and beverages are a rich source of proteins and minerals, and are free from cholesterol and lactose. Their consumption reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis.

 

Subject offers advanced technology and equipment for producing great tasting soymilk beverages, Tofu and other soya foods; similar to those produced by its existing customers and licensees in 35 countries.

 

Extracted from fresh Soybean, using state of the art Canadian Technology. 100% Vegetarian Rich in Soy Protein Low in fat and Calories, Cholesterol and Lactose free.

 

AS PER WEB:

 

Milestone

 

Milestone 1Fresh & Honest began as a small division of Sterling Horticulture & Research Limited, with five imported Swiss Egro machines that were brought to India by their Chairman for the Ahara exhibition in Delhi during February, 1995. These machines were installed in some of the five star hotels in Delhi.

 

Milestone 2The success of the venture was mainly due to the unique franchising system whereby world class freshly brewed coffee vending machines were given to users on a capital-free basis with an assured supply of quality roasted coffee beans and 24-hr maintenance. The user paid per cup of coffee vended. In essence, he had a capital-free business wherein he paid for the usage out of his earnings.

 

The initial thrust was on Star Hotels and from a single machine in many of the hotels the usage multiplied to several machines in the same hotel, which reflected their confidence in their service, quality and concept.

 

The next major breakthrough came with the installation of the machines in Chennai Central Railway Station and later on at Mumbai Churchgate and Victoria Terminus Railway stations. This happened in late 1996 and the next logical step was airports and again Chennai airport was the first to have the installations. At all these locations the Company operated the machines directly.

 

These locations really opened up public awareness to these machines and the appreciation of quality led to many enquiries and installations.


The MNCs and major hospitals constituted another important segment of important large-scale customers because of the convenience, quality, pricing, besides hygiene.


In 1997 the Company became an independent entity under the name Fresh & Honest Cafe Limited. As the name implies, the product dispensed has always been fresh and the various backup claims made have been honest and adhered to.

 

The company was the first to introduce from one single machine several other hot beverages like tea, soups, hot chocolate, etc., and each product was the best in the market. Tea was from Twinings of England, natural vegetable soups and hot chocolate were from the world-famous Swiss companies imported for exclusive use on the machines of Fresh & Honest and not available to any other such companies.

 

In 2000, the Company launched a separate division for soya milk and soya products with a patented Canadian technique - again, a first-time achievement in India - and established a modern plant in Chennai.

 

Naturally with such an ever-increasing installation base, the company went for its own roasting plant, packaging units, etc., and again the facilities installed were the best and world-class.

 

In 2003, the company launched a range of cold beverages including a variety of Swiss-imported milkshakes, ice teas and cold chocolate, besides the usual cold coffee.


The company is proud that FHCL name has become synonymous with fresh quality coffee in India, and that the hospitality industry and MNCs today automatically choose us for service.

 

In 2004, obtained ISO 9001:2000 certification.

 

In 2005, obtained HACCP Certification for the factory.

 

In 2006, their factory became a Fully-Automated plant with pneumatic controls.

 

Profile

 

Coffee buffs are a unique breed - very demanding, very choosy and quality-conscious to the last drop. Yet, across the globe, for over a century, the Italian brand LavAzza has been delighting even the most stringent of coffee connoisseurs with its inimitable range.

 

To the discerning coffee drinkers of India, Fresh & Honest Café Limited (FHCL), a decade-old pioneer in the Indian coffee vending industry, (and now a part of the Luigi LavAzza S.p.A. group), brings the joy of rich traditional taste in every sip.

 

There is a lot that goes into a cuppa from FHCL - the finest raw materials, a peerless technique, years of experience, and above all, a passion to feast every palate. And it is this passion that propels us to deliver the finest quality coffees across the country. The result, needless to say, is the invigorating aroma of success.

 

The LavAzza Heritage

 

For well over a century, one brand has conquered the hearts of millions of coffee lovers across the globe. 'LavAzza' - a name synonymous with perfection, quality and uniqueness. And, without a shade of doubt, a name that springs to the lips of every connoisseur who wishes to savor the very best of coffees.

 

Right from the moment Lavazza was born in 1864, it has set a distinct class for itself, which remains unsurpassed. Founder Luigi Lavazza, had a lofty objective - to spread the aroma and quality of Italian espresso around the world. He invented the concept of the blend, the intricate art of mixing coffees of different origins to achieve a well-balanced taste in every cup. The result? Lavazza today stands as the symbol and spirit of Italian espresso.

 

The sheer strength of its people's skill and experience, the use of the finest raw materials and the employment of advanced technological resources are the secrets of Lavazza's stunning European success. Now in India, Fresh & Honest Café Limited (FHCL) brings the popular Lavazza range of Italian coffees to the discerning coffee drinkers.

 

Partners

 

*      Thermoplan, Switzerland
Activity : Leading coffee vending machine manufacturer & supplier to Starbucks
www.thermoplan.ch

 

*      Egro, Switzerland
Activity : Leading coffee vending machine manufacturer
www.egro.ch

 

*      Domaco,Switzerland
Activity : Leading Pharma company supplying us with low-calorie health beverages like Milkshakes, Chocolate & Ice tea
www.domaco.ch

 

*      Haco, Switzerland
Activity : Leading instant food manufacturer
www.haco.ch

 

*      Probat Werke, Germany
Activity : Leading turnkey supplier of machinery to coffee industry
www.probat.com

 

*      Animo
www.animo.nl

 

News

 

Alive! filter coffee, Soyfresh milk and tofu now available in all Southern States, Mumbai and Pune

 

Fresh and Honest Café Limited, the Indian market leader in the freshly brewed coffee vending business launched 'Alive!' filter coffee powder, its new initiative in the retail market segment in March last year (2006). The extraordinary success of the company's coffee vending division has carved a natural entry path for their foray into the Packaged filter coffee segment.


'ALIVE!', Fresh & Honest's latest offering is a rich, roast & ground coffee, made from the best of Indian beans with a balanced blend of 70% coffee and 30% chicory. The company uses state-of-the-art and proven technology right from the sourcing of raw beans to roasting, blending, grinding of beans into powder and blending of coffee and chicory, to provide a supreme coffee experience to the coffee connoisseur who prefers the taste of authentic filter coffee.


The fresh coffee beans that go into the preparation of 'Alive!', are subject to both drum and air roasting processes. Various grades of roasted beans are blended using Norweigan make Forberg mixers. These mixers are being used for the first time in the country and ensure consistency in blending. Grinding equipment from world leaders - Probat of Germany are used to ensure better aroma retention in the ground powder through a unique chilling process. Also, each grade of coffee bean is individually roasted to release its full flavour, thereby providing a rich filter coffee with better yield, aroma, strength and colour that would serve the right blend to coffee enthusiasts who prefer traditional filter coffee.


'Alive!', which is packed in high optical density metallised polyester material with nylon poly inner layer for better moisture barrier and aroma retention properties, is available in 50, 100, 200 and 500 gms retail packs in the market.


The brand is currently available in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Mumbai and Pune. The brand will soon be introduced in major metros in the rest of India where there is a skew of South Indian population.

 


CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]

 

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

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

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

 

2]         Court Declaration :

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

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

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

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                  None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

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

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

7]         Criminal Records

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

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

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

 

9]         Compensation Package :

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

 

10]        Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

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

 

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

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

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

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.39.81

UK Pound

1

Rs.78.94

Euro

1

Rs.60.12

 

 

SCORE & 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

8

--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

NO

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

NO

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

63

 

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

 

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

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

 


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

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

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

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

 

Large

56-70

A

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

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

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

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

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

 

Small

11-25

Ca

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

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

NR

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

No Rating

 

 

 

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL : This information is provided to you at your request, you having employed MIPL for such purpose. You will use the information as aid only in determining the propriety of giving credit and generally as an aid to your business and for no other purpose. You will hold the information in strict confidence, and shall not reveal it or make it known to the subject persons, firms or corporations or to any other. MIPL does not warrant the correctness of the information as you hold it free of any liability whatsoever. You will be liable to and indemnify MIPL for any loss, damage or expense, occasioned by your breach or non observance of any one, or more of these conditions