MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

23.05.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

KINGFISHER AIRLINES LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

“UB Anchorage”, 5th Floor, 100/1, Richmond Road, Bangalore – 560 025, Karnataka

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

26.07.2004

 

 

CIN No.:

U62100KA2004PLC034399

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

08-34399

 

 

TAN No.:

(Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.)

MUMK14346D / BLRK04894B

 

 

PAN No.:

(Permanent Account No.)

AACCK3949H

 

 

Legal Form :

A Closely Held Public Limited Liability Company.

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in as Airline Operators, Promoted by UB Group.

 

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

 

Status :

New Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Experience

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a new company of UB Group, Chaired by Dr. Vijay Mallya, well known industrialist and member of Parliament.

 

Trade relations are fair. No payment are available.

 

However, the company can be considered normal for business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

“UB Anchorage”, 5th Floor, 100/1, Richmond Road, Bangalore – 560 025, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-30510600, 22272806-7 / 22274097

Fax No.:

91-80-22274890 / 22272973

E-Mail :

vcd@ubmail.com  

sbudhiraja@ubmail.com

info@flykingfisher.com

bharath.raghavan@flykingfisher.com 

Website :

http://www.flykingfisher.com

 

 

Administrative Office:

UB Tower, level 12, UB City , 24 Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore – 560 001, Karnataka, India

Tel No.:

91-80-22272808 / 22275809

Fax No.;

91-80-22274890

E-mail:

bharath.raghavan@flykingfisher.com

 

 

Corporate Office :

Kingfisher House, Western Express Highway. Vile Parle (E) Mumbai 400057, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22 2626 2200

Fax No.:

91-22 5502 0625

 

 

Head Office :

G 5-A, Kilfire House, Ground Floor, Dalia Industrial Estate, Near Fun Republic, Andheri New Link Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai – 400 053, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-26730216, 26720209

Fax No.:

info@flykingfisher.com

 

 

Branches :

Mumbai Airport Office

S.O.C.C, Terminal 1 A , Arrival Hall, 1st Floor, Domestic Airport Santa Cruz (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 
Tel: 91-22 26262013 / 17
 

Delhi Office:

UB Group, UB House, F 44 A, South Extension – I, New Delhi – 110049 , India
Tel: 91-11 24617138
Fax: 91-11 2469 1845 / 2469 8007

 

Delhi Flight Operations Office

VIII/2, Mehram Nagar, Near Airport Hotel, Opp Domestic Airport, Delhi-110037, India

 

 

Bangalore Airport

H.A.L. Airport, Vimapura Post, Bangalore 560017, Karnataka, India
Tel : 080-51527872
Fax : 080-51527874

 

Goa Airport

Dabolim Airport, Goa 403 801
Mob: 91-9823208182

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Dr. Vijay Mallya

Designation :

Director

Address :

3, Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore-560001, Karnataka, India 

Date of Birth/Age :

18/12/1955

Date of Appointment :

26/07/2004

E-mail;

cmo@ubmail.com

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rup Narayan Pillai (Aka : Mr. R. N. Pillai)

Designation :

Director in Charge

Address :

No 17 first Block, First Main, Koramangala, Bangalore-560034, Karnataka, India 

Date of Birth/Age :

14/09/1950

Date of Appointment :

26/07/2004

E-mail:

rnp@ubmail.com

 

 

Name :

Mr. Subhash Raghunath Gupthe

Designation :

Director

Address :

Sarojini 4th Floor, 4 Golflinks Khar, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400052, India

Date of Birth/Age :

06/03/1939

Date of Appointment :

26/07/2004

E-mail:

srgbom@ubmail.com

 

 

Name :

Mr. A. K. Ravi Nedungadi

Designation :

Director

Address :

No 103, Dephi III, Prestige Acropolis, Hosur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka-560020, India

Date of Birth/Age :

26/10/1957

Date of Appointment :

26/07/2004

E-mail;

akrn@ubmail.com

 

 

Name :

Mr. Vispi Damania

Designation :

Chief Executive

 

 

Name :

Mr. Alex Wilcox

Designation :

Chief Operating Officer

 

 

Name :

Mr V K Rekhi

Designation :

Director

Address :

Camelot Apartment 203, Kensington Road, Ulsoor, Bangalore- 560042, Karnataka, India 

Date of Birth/Age :

14/09/1945

Date of Appointment :

21/01/2005

E-mail:

rekhi@ubmail.com

 

 

Name :

Mr. Mahesh Nedungadi

Designation :

Director

Address :

No 486, 10th Cross 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR Layout, Bangalore- 560034, Karnataka, India

Date of Birth/Age :

06/04/1960

Date of Appointment :

28/07/2004

 

 

Name :

Mr. Bharath Raghavan

Designation :

Director

Address :

19 A, Jeevan Co-op Housing Society, 57 D, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Pali Hill, Bandra (West), Mumbai -400 050, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

15.08.1964

Date of Appointment :

14.12.2006

E-mail:

bharath.raghavan@flykingfisher.com

Tel No.:

91-22-26262313

 

 

Name :

Mr. Piyush G Mankad

Designation :

Director

Address :

C -11/95, Moti Bagh, New Delhi – 110 021, India

Date of Birth/Age :

18.11.1941

Date of Appointment :

31.01.2006

E-mail:

piyushmankad@hotmail.com

 

 

Name :

Mr. Diwan Arun Nanda

Designation :

Director

Address :

Row house No. 11, Grand Paradi, 572 Dady Seth hill , august Kranti Marg, Mumbai – 400 036, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

20.08.1943

Date of Appointment :

14.06.2006

E-mail:

arun_nanda@ind.dyr.com

 

 

Name :

Mr. Naresh Kumar Trehan

Designation :

Director

Address :

B -4, Maharani Bagh, New Delhi – 110 065, India

Date of Birth/Age :

12.08.1946

Date of Appointment :

14.06.2006

E-mail:

ntrehan@vsnl.com

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

 

Names of Shareholders (as on 31.03.2005)

No. of Shares

UB General Investments Limited

29999994

UB General Investments Limited and PA Murali

1

UB General Investments Limited and Mr. S Ramanujam

1

UB General Investments Limited and Mr. Rupnarayaa Pillai

1

UB General Investments Limited and Mr. S. N. Prasad

1

UB General Investments Limited and Mr. V. S. Venkataraman

1

UB General Investments Limited and Mr. A Harish Bhat

1

Mr. S Ramanujam

1

Mr. A Harish Bhat

1

 

 

Equity Share Break Up (as on 31.03.2007)

Percentage

Foreign holdings (Foreign institutional investors ) foreign companies foreign financial institutions , non residents or Overseas corporate bodies or others

6.59

Bodies corporate

80.66

Directors or relative of directors

12.75

Total

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in as Airline Operators, promoted by UB Group.

 

 

Imports from :

USA, France and Europe.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Suppliers :

  • Airbus Industries, France
  • GE Capital Aviation Services, USA
  • Indian Airlines (For Outsourcing)
  • Snecma (Engineers)

 

 

Bankers :

·         UTI Bank Limited, Nariman point, Mumbai-400021, Maharashtra, India

·         Oriental Bank of Commerce, MG Road Branch, Bangalore – 560 001, Karnataka, India

 

 

Facilities :

Secured Loan

(Rs in millions)

ILFS (Secured on pledge of shares held by UB Group and personal guarantee of chairmen)

504.244

 

 

Banking Relations :

----

 

 

Financial Institutions:

·         Balfour Aviation Limited

Address: 2 Harbour Master Place, IFSC Dublin 1, Ireland, Dublin , IE

 

·         SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited

Address: Vishwakarma, 86/C, Topisa Road (South), Kolkata- 700046, West Bengal, India

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name 1:

Mr. S. Vishnu Murthy

Chartered Accountants

 

 

Name 2:

Price Waterhouse

Chartered Accountants

Address:

252, 2nd Floor, Veer Savarkar Marg, Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai – 400 028, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Holding Company:

United Breweries (Holdings) Limited

(CIN : L85110KA1915PLC000740)

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

UB Group of Companies

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

425000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- Each

Rs. 4250.000 millions

72500000

Preference Shares

Rs. 100/- Each

Rs. 7250.000 millions

 

 

Total

Rs. 11500.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

357009100

Equity shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 3570.091 millions

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

3570.091

3388.391

300.000

2] Share Application Money

500.000

0.000

1249.500

3] Reserves & Surplus

333.400

0.000

0.000

4] (Accumulated Losses)

[8260.423]

[2487.294]

[91.435]

NETWORTH

[3856.932]

901.097

1458.065

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

15753.392

3770.644

504.244

2] Unsecured Loans

7846.921

2293.894

0.000

TOTAL BORROWING

23600.313

6064.538

504.244

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

19743.381

6965.635

1962.309

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

11760.524

348.944

13.298

Capital work-in-progress

8529.217

6988.973

0.000

Advance for capital assets

0.000

0.000

1570.596

Amount pending capitalization

0.000

0.000

31.413

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

0.000

0.000

51.382

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 
Inventories
248.064

90.310

0.000

 
Sundry Debtors
752.876

395.320

0.000

 
Cash & Bank Balances
261.418

116.121

103.829

 
Other Current Assets
5.487

2.556

6.238

 
Loans & Advances
2870.116

970.974

202.033

Total Current Assets
4137.961

1575.281

312.100

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS
 

 

 

 
Current Liabilities
4909.508

1974.383

16.480

 
Provisions
91.213

133.222

 

Total Current Liabilities
5000.721

2107.605

16.480

Net Current Assets
[862.760]

[532.324]

295.620

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

316.400

160.042

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

19743.381

6965.635

1962.309

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Sales Turnover

13828.014

4363.558

5.207

Other Income

1701.476

18.366

0.000

Total Income

15529.490

4381.924

5.207

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

[5757.929]

[3500.789]

[142.816]

Provision for Taxation

15.200

0.000

51.381

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

[5773.129]

[3500.789]

[91.435]

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

Salaries, Wages, Bonus, etc.

1663.840

709.178

 

 

Payment to Auditors

4.062

4.000

 

 

Interest

872.179

167.914

 

 

Insurance Expenses

253.346

0.000

148.023

 

Power & Fuel

7079.617

2361.976

 

 

Depreciation & Amortization

490.046

36.235

 

 

Other Expenditure

10924.329

4603.410

 

Total Expenditure

21287.419

7882.713

148.023

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

PAT / Total Income
(%)
[37.17]

[79.89]

[1756.00]

 
 
 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

[41.63]

[80.22]

[2742.76]

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

[23.57]

[39.28]

[7.22]

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

1.49

[3.89]

[0.098]

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

7.42

9.07

0.36

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

0.83

0.75

18.94

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

FORM 8:-

 

Corporation identity number or foreign company registrations number of the company 

U62100KA2004PTC034399

Name of the company

KINGFISHER AIRLINES LIMITED

Address

“UB Anchorage”, 5th Floor, 100/1, Richmond Road, Bangalore – 560 025, Karnataka, India

This Form is for

Creation of charge

Type of Charges

Hypothecation

Particular of the charge holder 

Balfour Aviation Limited

Address: 2 Harbour Master Place, IFSC Dublin 1, Ireland, Dublin , IE

E-mail: lotan@oferb.co.il

Nature or description of the instrument creating charge  

Deed of hypothecation of insurance and requisition compensation

Date of the instrument creating charge

28.06.2006

Amount Secure by the charge

Rs. 2183.899 millions

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

The charge operates as a continuing charge to secure the due payment to the charge holder by the company  of all its  outstanding obligations.

 

Including the amount set out in field and the due punctual performance by the company of all terms, covenants and conditions of the operative documents  for and continuing until, the payment, satisfaction and discharge in full of all the outstanding obligations.

Short particulars of the Property charged  

All of the rights, title and Interest, present and future of the company to and in respect of the insurance and the requisition compensation  pertaining to one airbus A 319-100 aircraft bearing manufacturers serial Number 2634.

 

Name of the company

Kingfisher Airlines Limited

Presented By

Mr. R N Pillan , Director

1) Date and description of instrument creating the change

Deed of Hypothecation dated 28th December, 2005

Agreement No LOQ 258 dated 28th December, 2005

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

Rs. 22.172 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

3 Nos 2nd Hand Tata 1610 Resls E2 Tarmac Coach.

5 Nos Tata 1610 Reels E2, Tarmac Coach.

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

Amount republic in 35 nos installment of  Rs. 712380/- each p.m. interest charge as per the rate at bank as agreed.

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

SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited

Vishwakarma

86/C, Topisa Road (South)

Kolkata- 700046

6) Date  and brief description of instrument modifying the charge

Not Available

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.

Not Available

 

Fixed Assets :

 

Ø       Office equipments

Ø       Computer and accessories

Ø       Vehicles

Ø       Furniture and Fixture

 

OTHER DETAILS:

 

Holding Company :

Consequent to the allotment of shares to UB General Investment Limited, which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Breweries (Holding) Limited, the company is an unlimited subsidiary of United Breweries (Holding) limited, the holding company of the UB Group.

 

WEBSITE DETAILS:

About Kingfisher Airlines

The company is India's first and only private airline to receive the prestigious, 'Best New Airline of the Year' award in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region from Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA). Subject has also been voted as the 3rd Most Successful Brand Launch of the Year 2005, in the annual Brand Derby Survey conducted by India's leading business daily-Business Standard. In another Survey conducted by agencyfaqs.com and Brand Reporter, Kingfisher was voted as the 7th Buzziest Brand of 2005 amongst 2000 leading national and international brands. More recently, the company has bagged the "Service Excellence for a New Airline" award from Skytrax, a UK based specialist global air transport advisor. The latest addition to the list of laurels is the "Best New Domestic Airline for Excellent Services and Cuisine" award from Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA), the biggest travel writers' organization, representing members from 70 countries across the globe, that conducts independent annual surveys across various industries related with Travel and Tourism in order to select the best in each category.

The company commenced operations on May 9th, 2005 with a brand new fleet of aircraft. The company offers Full Service at True Value and promises an unparalleled experience to the Indian air traveler. On offer are extra-wide seats and spacious leg room, delicious gourmet meals, international-class cabin crew and a whole host of comforts and delights. The company also facilitates doorstep delivery of tickets on guest request. Fly the Good Times with Kingfisher Airlines.

Archives

·         Kingfisher Airlines ready to bring home its first ATR72-500 Aircraft

·         Kingfisher Airlines wins yet another international award at ITB Berlin, the world's largest travel industry platform

·         Kingfisher Airlines wins the 2006 Skytrax Award for "Service Excellence for a New Airline"

·         Kingfisher Airlines amongst Successful brands of the Year 2005

·         Direct Daily flights between Mumbai and Mangalore

·         Best New Airline of the Year 2005- Kingfisher Airlines Announces New Routes

·         Best New Airline of the Year and India's 3rd Most Successful Brand launched in 2005, announces "Scent of Good Times" Offer

·         Kingfisher Airlines wins the CAPA award for “Best New Airline Of The Year” in Asia Pacific & Middle East

·         Kingfisher Airlines orders 20 new ATR72-500 Aircraft worth US$350 Million

·         Kingfisher Airlines orders 30 new Airbus A320 family jets worth US$1.9 Billion

·         Kingfisher Airlines strengthens Executive Management team

·         Kingfisher Airlines purchases three new Airbus A319s to be based at Bangalore

·         Kingfisher Airlines takes delivery of its first brand new Airbus A320 aircraft

·         Kingfisher Airlines Limited appoints an Advisory Board

Press Room

Kingfisher Airlines soars higher- Introduces Kingfisher First

Business Travellers can now experience First Class Service between Mumbai, Delhi, Goa and Kochi at Business Class Fares

April 15 2006 - The finest way to fly in the Indian skies is now here! Kingfisher Airlines, India's fastest growing airline, introduces its premium service - Kingfisher First, which will redefine business class flying in India.

On offer are, the plushest Sleeperette seats in the Indian skies with a 48 inch pitch, 125 degree recline, adjustable headrests and fully extendable footrests. In-flight entertainment has been taken to a new level with the latest Audio and Video on Demand system that is available on Kingfisher First. Air Travellers can now watch the biggest show in the Indian skies with the latest Hollywood and Hindi blockbusters, music videos & concerts, engaging video games and lots more. All available on the extra-wide personalized video screens with the comfort of noise-cancelling stereo headphones.

Kingfisher First is the ideal way to fly for the discerning, business class traveler who appreciates the fine things in life. He is demanding and wants to be pampered and at the same time being a trendy socialite is exposed to international cultures, customs and the good life. Last but not the least, this profile of air traveler has exposure to frequent international travel and clearly understands the superiority of a First Class experience over a Business Class experience.

"I'm very proud to introduce Kingfisher Airlines' latest offering, Kingfisher First to the world. I have personally taken care of each and every detail and am very happy that the discerning Indian business travelers will now have an option that they truly deserve. Kingfisher First is truly a first class experience and is all set to redefine business class flying in the country. Our service remains unmatched and now with the launch of Kingfisher First they have raised the bar further. I invite all business travelers to fly Kingfisher First and experience the difference," urged Dr. Vijay Mallya, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Kingfisher Airlines Limited.

In Kingfisher First, each and every service has been designed to perfection. Culinary works of art with the exclusive three course menu complete with a Kingfisher sparkling welcome drink, signature dessert and freshly brewed coffee on board, world-class service experience at the hands of a superbly trained and hand-picked cabin crew. Other services available onboard are an international-class welcome pack, spectacle cleaning services, stain removers, laptop and mobile phone chargers in each seat and lots more.

All in all, an experience that's bound to leave the discerning business class traveler charmed and wanting to come back for more.

The Kingfisher First experience is currently available between Mumbai, Delhi, Goa and Kochi and will be extended to other cities shortly.

21st, Apr 2008

Kingfisher Airlines Launches Flights from Chennai to Tiruchirapalli

 

Chennai, April 21, 2008—Kingfisher Airlines, India`s first and only 5-Star airline, today commenced operations in the historic city of Tiruchirapalli with the introduction of a daily direct flight from Chennai.

 

The first flight of Kingfisher Airlines IT2912 operating from Tiruchirapalli airport to Chennai was flagged off by Mr. Tiruchi Shiva, M.P. who was present on the occasion as Chief Guest.

 

Commenting on the launch of flights to Tiruchirapalli, Dr. Vijay Mallya, Chairman and CEO, Kingfisher Airlines Limited said, Kingfisher Airlines has redefined the whole experience of flying and has come to be regarded as an airline that sets new benchmarks in service excellence for the industry. Through the launch of these new routes, Kingfisher Airlines reaffirms its commitment towards addressing the needs of its guests by providing connectivity between important business and leisure destinations in India. Besides corporate flyers, we expect our flights into and out of Tiruchirapalli to cater to tourists too especially since the city is a very popular destination with pilgrims from all faiths.

 

Commenting on the launch of these new sectors Mr. Siva Ramachandran, Vice President Global Sales, Kingfisher Airlines Limited said, ~The launch of flights to Tiruchirapalli will boost and improve connectivity to main cities like New Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad both for inbound and outbound traffic. Besides, our new flights will also cater to the feeder markets of Kumbakonam, Thanjavur , Karur , Shivaganga and the costal belt of Cuddalore and Nagapatinam. The historical city of Tiruchirapalli is home to many historic temples, monuments, churches and mosques. Every year thousands of pilgrims and tourists throng to historic monuments and popular destinations in the outlying regions of Tiruchirapalli. Besides the leisure and pilgrim segments, our flights will also cater to the industrial houses based in this region and the business and trading community alike~.

 

The launch of services to Tiruchirapalli marks the launch of operations for Kingfisher Airlines in Tiruchirapalli.  The flights on these new routes are being  operated using brand new ATR aircraft featuring personalized in-flight entertainment on every seat, gourmet cuisine and world class service.

 

With the launch of these new services, Kingfisher Airlines now has 254 departures a day and flies to 40 destinations with a fleet of 42 brand new aircraft.

 

Kingfisher Airlines has recently been conferred the `5 - Star Airline Status`, the most recognized and prestigious award that honours airline Product and Service Quality Excellence, by Skytrax, the world`s leading, independent travel forum and air travel information organization.

 

The Skytrax survey is an independent survey conducted without any influence or communication to the airlines and is recognized as one of the most reliable ranking systems for airlines across the world. The survey is conducted amongst all certified airlines in the world irrespective of size or nationality and every airline is ranked on the basis of the ~delivered~ front-line Product and Service quality - with Star Ranking levels representing ~international~ product and service standards. Star Ratings reflect the reality of delivered product and service supplied to customers.

 

Ever since its launch in May 2005, Kingfisher Airlines has blazed a trail of innovations and introduced a range of market-firsts that have completely redefined the whole experience of flying. By elevating its customers to a level of being `guests` and not just passengers, Kingfisher Airlines has endeared itself to consumers.

 

About Kingfisher Airlines

Kingfisher Airlines is India`s first and only 5-Star airline and the only one to offer a premium first class service on domestic routes. Besides being the first and the only airline to offer in-flight entertainment on every seat in the domestic skies, Kingfisher Airlines is the only one to offer LIVE TV with 16 channels of live & exciting content. Kingfisher Airlines has received 30 awards for innovation, customer responsiveness and was voted the ~Best New Airline of the Year~ within months of its launch. Kingfisher Airlines is part of The UB Group which is one of India`s largest conglomerates with diverse interests and a global presence. The UB Group is also the largest Indian manufacturer of beverage alcohol (beer & spirits) and the third largest drinks Group in the world.

 

With the merger of Kingfisher Airlines and Deccan, the airline covers all segments of air travel from low fares to premium fares and offers the maximum number of flights offered by any single airline network in India. The combined airline entity now connects 64 cities and has 484 daily departures.

 

New Services Launched With Effect From April 14, 2008

 

Origin

Destination

Flight No.

Depart

Arrive

Aircraft Type

Fares Starting

Chennai

Tiruchirapalli

IT 2911

12:45

13:55

ATR

Rs.900/- + applicable fees, taxes & surcharge

Tiruchirapalli

Chennai

IT 2912

14:20

15:30

ATR

Rs.900/- + applicable fees, taxes & surcharge

 

Note to Editors


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.43.15

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.08

Euro

1

Rs.68.10

 

 

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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