MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

02.06.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

PRIMACY INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Udayam Building, Manipal – 576104,  Karnataka

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

03.09.2004

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

08-34633

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U24242KA2004PLC034633

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

BLRP04931D / BLRP0524E

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

PANAPPLIED

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Liability Company. 

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Exporter of Paraffin Wax Candles

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

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

Small

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 254792

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is an established company having thin profitability. Directors and Promoters are experienced, respectable and resourceful. They are educationalist and bankers, as well. Their trade relations are fair. 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 :

Udayam Building, Manipal – 576104,  Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-824-2405220/21 / 820-2575398

Fax No.:

91-824-2405219 / 820-2575398

E-Mail :

info@primacyind.com

Website :

www.primacyind.com

 

 

Factory :

Plot No. 7A, Baikampady Industrial Area, Mangalore – 575011, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-824-240 5220 /24 /21

Fax No.:

91-824-240 5219

E-Mail :

talithaya_vk@primacyind.com

raghavendrarao@primacyind.com

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Raghubir K Sehgal

Designation :

Director

Address :

No. 1015, Sector 278, Chandigarh – 160019

Date of Appointment :

03.09.2004

 

 

Name :

Mr. Mahendra Srivastava

Designation :

Director

Address :

3/89, Vikas Khad, Gomtinagar, Luckow – 10

Date of Appointment :

03.09.2004

 

 

Name :

Mr. T Gautham Pai

Designation :

Director

Address :

38, Ananth Nagar, Manipal

Date of Appointment :

03.09.2004

 

 

Name :

Ms Sandhya S Pai

Designation :

Director

Address :

38, Ananth Nagar, Manipal – 576 104, Karnataka

Date of birth:

26.02.1947

Date of Appointment :

13.09.2004

 

 

Name :

Mr. Kurian James

Designation :

Director

Address :

Renjitha house, 16/131 – 1A, Ananth Nagar, Manipal

Date of Appointment :

13.09.2004

 

 

Name :

Ms. Francis Van De Venter Propes

Designation :

Additional Director

Address :

232 Delahow St, Daniel Island, SC, US 

Date of birth:

29.04.1952

Date of Appointment :

26.01.2006

 

 

Name :

Mr. Travis Ryan Propes

Designation :

Additional Director

Address :

212 King George St Daniel Island, Charleston , US

Date of birth:

06.06.1975

Date of Appointment :

26.01.2006

 

 

Name :

Ms. Mary Propes

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. V K Talithaya

Designation :

President Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Prabhakar D. Kamath

Designation :

Director (Chief Manager)

 

 

Name :

Mr. Raghavendra Rao

Designation :

Director (Factory Manager)

 

 

Name :

Mr. Srinidhi L. Acharya

Designation :

Director (Manager Operation)

 

 

Name :

Mr. Arvinda Upadhya

Designation :

Director (Manager – Human Resources)

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

(As on 31.03.2006)

Name of Shareholders

No of Shares

 

 

Mr. Dr. Mahendra Srivastava

1000

Mr. Rughubir Sehgal

1000

Mr. T Gautam Pai

1000

 

 

Total

3000

 

(As on 31.03.2006)

Category

Percentage

 

 

Directors or relative of directors

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Exporter of Paraffin Wax Candles

 

 

Products:

·         Pillars

·         Glass Jars

·         Cups and Glasses

·         Travel Tins

·         Tea - Light and Votives

·         Novelties and Collectibles

Exports :

 

Products :

·       Perfumed

·       Decorative Candles

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers :

·       Wall Mart

·       Michael’s

·       Big Lots

·       Candle Artisans

·       Family Dollar

·       Stein Mart

·       QSP

·       MVP Group International Inc.

 

 

No. of Employees :

200

 

 

Bankers :

·         Syndicate Bank

Address: Manipal Main Branch, Manipal – 576104, Karnataka, India

E Mail: ka.0111mnpl@syndicatebank.co.in

 

·         ICICI Bank

 

 

Facilities :

Credit Limit: Rs. 0.1000 million ( from Syndicate Bank)

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Sriramulu Naidu and Company

Charter Accountant

Address :

3 -12 -1394/52, Ram Bhavan Complex, Kodiabail, Manglore - 575003, Karnataka.

Tel. No.:

2441164/0464

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

500000

Equity shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 50.000 millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

548780

Equity shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 54.878 millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

 

54.878

0.300

2] Share Application Money

 

8.758

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

 

0.062

9.337

4] (Accumulated Losses)

 

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

 

63.698

9.637

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

 

324.897

52.842

2] Unsecured Loans

 

44.317

0.000

TOTAL BORROWING

 

369.214

52.842

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

432.912

62.479

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

 

198.989

15.373

Capital work-in-progress

 

0.000

44.121

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

 

0.005

0.005

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

 

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

101.558

0.782

 

Sundry Debtors

 

151.368

0.000

 

Cash & Bank Balances

 

1.888

3.225

 

Other Current Assets

 

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

 

25.882

4.909

Total Current Assets

 

280.696

8.916

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

46.685

6.329

 

Provisions

 

0.607

0.000

Total Current Liabilities

 

47.292

6.329

Net Current Assets

 

233.404

2.587

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

 

0.514

0.393

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

432.912

62.479

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2006

Sales Turnover (including Other Income)

 

 

406.363

Total Income

 

 

406.363

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

 

 

0.669

Provision for Taxation

 

 

0.607

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

 

 

0.062

 

 

 

 

Import Value

 

 

155.713

 

 

 

 

Export Value

 

 

375.466

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Financial Charges

 

 

16.076

 

Depreciation

 

 

6.215

 

Other Expenditure

 

 

383.403

Total Expenditure

 

 

405.694

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

PAT / Total Income

(%)

 

0.01

NA

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

 

0.16

NA

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

 

0.14

NA

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

 

0.01

NA

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

 

6.53

6.13

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

 

5.93

1.40

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Form 8:

 

Corporation identity number or foreign company registrations number of the company 

U24242KA2004PTC034633

Name of the company

PRIMACY INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED

Address

Udayavani Building, Manipal 576104,  Karnataka, India

This Form is for

Modification of charge

Type of Charges

Movable property

Particular of the charge holder 

Syndicate Bank

Address: Manipal Main Branch, Manipal – 576 104, Karnataka, India

E Mail: ka.0111mnpl@syndicatebank.co.in

Nature or description of the instrument creating charge  

Supplemental hypothecation pledge agreement DTD 05.08.2006

Date of the instrument creating charge

05.08.2006

Amount Secure by the charge

Rs. 555.000 millions

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

Rate of interest:

7.75% p.a being 3.5% below Syndicate Bank PLR

 

Terms of repayment:

Repayable on Demand

 

Margin:

As per Scheduled – I of the agreement attached herewith

 

Extent and operation of the charge:

Charge extends on all the aforesaid assets through out the period sanctioned limit by way of first charge

 

Others

Nil

 Shorts particulars of the Property charged  

Movable Fixed assets like Electrical Equipments, Electrical Fittings, Lab Equipments, Plant and Machinery, Canteen Equipments, Computers and Printers, Fire Fighting, Furniture and Fixtures, office Vehicles, Office Equipments, situated in press Corner, Manipal 576 104, and plot No. 47A Baikampady industrial Area, Mangalore – 575 011

Particulars of the present modification

Working Capital / Credit Facility (PCL/ FDBP/ FUBP/FLC/ILC/BG) stands increased from Rs. 327.500 millions to Rs. 445.000 millions. The over all Limit stands increased from Rs. 437.500 millions to Rs. 555.000 millions which is arrived as under:-

Particulars

 

Term loan Facility Sanctioned by the Bank

Rs. 110.000 millions

 

Working capital / Credit Facility (PCL/ FDBP/FUBP/FLC/ILC/BG)

Rs. 445.000 millions

 

Total

Rs. 555.000 millions

            

 

Name of the company

PRIMACY INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED

Presented By

T Gautam Pai, Director

1) Date and description of instrument creating the change

Composite Hypothecation Agreement dated 11.12.2004

Confirmation of deposit of Title Deed of 11.12.2004

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

Rs. 167.500 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

Charge on land, building and Machinery with a total value of Rs. 79.627 millions and hypothecation of inventory (raw material, stock in trade, finished goods, stores and spares.)

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

As per the sanction letter of the bank enclosed. Interest @7.5% p.a being over and above Syndicate Bank PLR

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

Syndicate Bank

Address : Manipal Branch, Manipal

6) Date  and brief description of instrument modifying the charge

Supplemental hypothecation Pledge Agreement dated 29.06.2005

 

Supplemental Hypothecation Pledge Agreement dated 29.06.2005

Confirmation of creation of second /. Subsequent Equitable Mortgage dated 29.06.2005

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

The loan facility for which the charge originally created was fro Rs. 167.500 millions which consist break up amount of Rs. 60.000 millions towards Term Loan and rs. 107.500 millions towards working capital / credit facility (separate composite hypothecation agreements have been drawn then and registered vide Document no. 8 and 9 dated 13.01.2005

 

Under the First modification, the term loan facility sanctioned by the bank stands increased from Rs. 60.000 millions to Rs. 75.000 millions and working capital/ Credit facility remain Unchanged at rs. 107.500 millions, thereby the overall limit stands increased from Rs. 167.500 millions to Rs. 182.500 millions  (Registered vide Document No. 10 and 11 dated 06.07.2005)

 

Under the present (second) modification the term loan facility sanctioned by the Bank stands increased from Rs. 75.000 millions to Rs. 100.000 millions to Rs. 190.000 millions.

 

The overall limit stand increased from Rs. 182.500 millions to Rs. 290.000 millions

 

Interest applicable for the revised limit shall be 3% below PLR/ PTLR with monthly rests or such other rate as may be revised by the bank from time to time depending on the change in PLR / PTLR or directives of RBI or policy of the Bank from time to time.

 

There is no change in composition of the security. Existing security continues for the revised / enhanced limit also the terms remains the same. 

 

 

WEBSITE DETAILS:

One of the largest manufacturers of designer candles in the world, Subject caters to leading outlets in Europe and the US. Based in the port town of Mangalore, a fast-growing city in Karnataka (India), they manufacture high-quality aromatic candles in delightful packaging styles. They make candles in more than 200 fragrances, in various shapes.

 

 

Promoters: -

 

MVP Group, Charleston

MVP Group International Inc. is one of the fastest growing wholesalers of candles in the US. Having started with Lighting Accessories, they have diversified into manufacturing and have operations in Guatemala and China.

 

Manipal Group

India's pioneers in the fields of Education, Healthcare, Banking, Printing, Publishing and IT, the Manipal Group is synonymous with the Pai family which founded it. Gautham Pai, an engineering graduate from the London College of Printing and management specialist, is the MD of Primacy.

 

R.K. Sehgal

An Indian settled in USA with experience across businesses - construction industry to politics, he is the man responsible for the venture to actually take shape. He is also the Chairman of Law Companies Group, the second largest consultancy in the world. Mr. Sehgal has been the Commissioner for industry, trade and tourism in Georgia, US

 

Dr. Mahendra Srivastava

Mahendra is an Indian settled in US with a Doctorate in Political Economy. He is the founder and President of MPS Associates USA and also the CEO of ASI Services Organization. He is also a frequent speaker at the Georgia University.

 

Management:-

The reason why they have been successful in such a short period of time is because of their vibrant and entrepreneurial team from diverse backgrounds. Their total workforce is 983 out of which 900 people are with the Production and Maintenance division. Others help in management and other support functions

 

 

V.K. Talithaya, President

Qualifications: Master of Commerce

Experience: 40 years of experience in administration at large companies such as Steel Authority of India, Metallurgical and Engineering Consultants (I) Limited. Bharath Electronics, Kinetic Honda Motors, Deccan Herald Group etc. Before joining Subject, he was Senior Vice President at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited.

 

P.D. Kamath, Chief Manager

Qualifications: Chartered Accountant

Experience: 18 years of experience in Das Prakash Private Limited., Karim Silk International Limited., Manipal Media Network, Zeta Info Tech.

 

 

S. Raghavendra Rao, Factory Manager

Qualifications: Master of Chemical Technology

Experience: 12 years across Harihar Polyfibers (an Aditya Birla Group company), Al Ahlia Group (Muscat)

 

 

Guruprasad Bhat, QC In-Charge

Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) Experience: 4 years experience with Cipla Limited, a leading pharma company.

 

 

A. Upadhya, Manager (HR)

Qualifications: Master of Social Welfare, Bachelor of Law

Experience: 28 Years across Canara Work Shop Limited, Yenepoya Group of companies, Manipal Finance Corporation, Robosoft Technologies, etc.

 

 

H. Hegde: Manager, Procurement

Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering

Experience: 40 Years of experience in Purchase and Materials Departments in large companies like Greaves Cotton and Co., Tata Oil Mills and Hindustan Lever Co., Al Ahlia Detergent Co.,(Muscat)

 

 

 

Srinidhi Acharya, Manager, Operations

Qualifications: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 16 years of experience across Manipal Power Press, Heidelberg (Germany), Manipal Media Network Limited, etc.

 


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.42.59

UK Pound

1

Rs.84.16

Euro

1

Rs.65.99

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

4

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

4

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

4

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

4

--LEVERAGE

1~10

4

--RESERVES

1~10

4

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

4

--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

NO

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

39

 

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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