MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

24.11.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

JBF INDUSTRIES LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Survey No. 273, Village Athola, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar, Haveli-396230, Union Territory

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

12.07.1982

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

000128 (New) 027772 (Old)

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U99999DN1997PLC000128 / L99999DN1982PLC000128

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUMJ08465C

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACJ2575J

 

 

Legal Form :

A public limited liability company.  The company’s shares are listed on the Stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Selling of Yarn, Bulk Drugs and Drug Intermediates, P.O.Y., etc.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

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

 

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 19000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Slow

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a part of Arya Group, a small industrial house of Mumbai. Directors are reported as experienced, respectable and resourceful businessmen. However, subject is not faring well and continues to incur substantial losses in recent times. Payments are reported as slow at times.

 

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

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Survey No. 273, Village Athola, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar, Haveli-396230, Union Territory, INDIA

Tel. No.:

91-260-2642745/46/2643861/62

Fax No.:

91-260-2642297

E-Mail :

jbf@vsnl.com

Website :

http://www.jbfindia.com

 

 

Corporate Office :

8th Floor, Express Towers, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021, Maharashtra

 

 

Factory  :

v      Plot No. 273, Village Athola, Silvassa, Dadra Nagar, Haveli, Union Territory

v      Plot No. 53 & 43, Piparia Industrial Estate, Silvassa, Dadra Nagar Haveli, Union Territory

v      Plot No, 65-B, Piparia Industrial Estate, Silvassa, Dadra Nagar Haveli, Union Territory

v      Plot No. 6301, 6312 and 6313, GIDC, Vapi, District Valsad, Gujarat

v      Plot No. 408, GIDC, Vapi, District Valsad, Gujarat

v      Plot No. C-6, MIDC, Mahad, District Raigad, Maharashtra

v      Plot No. 11 and 215 to 231, Sarigam GIDC Indl. Area Tal: Umbergaon, Sarigam, Vapi, Gujarat

v      Plot Nos.130, 133, & 138, Village Athal Silavassa, Dadra Nagar Haveli.

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Bhagirath Arya

Designation :

Chairman

Age

57 Years

Qualifications

B.E. ELECTRICAL

Nature Of Duties

Overall Management & Control

Commencement Of

Employment

Since Inception I.E. 1982

Experience

32 Years

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rakesh Gothi

Designation :

Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Ms. P. N. Thakore

Designation :

Executive Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. N. K. Shah

Designation :

Executive Director

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Veena Arya

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Krishen Dev

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. S. Pandey

Designation :

Nominee LIC

 

 

Name :

Mr. Prakash Mehta

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. B R Gupta

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti

Designation :

Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Ujjwala G. Apte

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

Promoters

21122812

 

Institutions

 

35.46

Mutual Funds / Institutions / Banks

3379025

5.67

Venture Capital Funds

2940000

4.94

Foreign institutional investors

792798

1.33

Public

11860802

19.91

Foreign Company

 

 

1. Citigroup Venture Capital international Growth Partnership Mauritius Limited

13024190

21.87

2. FCCB – Full Conversion

6440368

10.81

Total

59559998

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Selling of Yarn, Bulk Drugs and Drug Intermediates, P.O.Y., etc.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Suppliers :

v      Aero Pack Products

v      Computech India, Fitzer Instruments (I) Private. Limited

v      Macrotherm Industries

v      MAS Sealing Systems Private. Limited

v      Manokamna Packaging

v      Met-Pro Qhemicals

v      Paras Alloys & Salts Private. Limited

v      Sathi Industries

 

 

No. of Employees :

1800

 

 

Bankers :

v      Bank of Baroda, 10/12, Bombay Samachar Marg, Fort, P O Box – 347, Mumbai - 400023

v      State Bank of India, Bank Street, Mumbai – 400023

v      Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

v      HSBC Limited

v      Andhra Bank

v      Standard Chartered Bank

v      Central Bank of India

v      Indian Overseas Bank

v      SBI Commercial & International Bank Limited

v      Industrial Development Bank of India

v      State Bank of Indore

v      Bank of India

v      The Mitsui Taityo Kobe Bank Limited, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021

 

 

Facilities :

Particulars

31.03.2007

Rs. In millions

Secured Loans

 

A) Term Loans

1) Rupee Loan

a) From Banks

b) From Financial Institutions

2) Foreign Currency Loan

a) From Banks

 

 

2482.500

278.000

 

121.700

B) Working Capital Loans

1) Rupee Loan

From Banks

2) Foreign Currency Loan

From Banks

 

 

513.000

 

78.700

C) Vehicles Loan

0.700

Total

3474.600

1 The Term Loans from Banks & Financial Institution referred to in ( A ) above are secured by way of first mortgage & charge on pari passu basis on all the immovable and movable properties, present and future and Second charge on current assets of the Company, situated at Silvassa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli (Union Territory) and at Sarigam, District Valsad, Gujarat.

2 Working Capital Loans as referred to in ( B ) above are secured by hypothecation of inventory of Raw Materials .Work in progress,

Finished goods .Stores and spares , Packing materials and Book Debts and are also secured by way of Second charge on the immovable

properties of the company situated at Silvassa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli (Union Territory) and at Sarigam, District Valsad, Gujarat.

3 The Loan for vehicle has been secured by a specific charge on the vehicle covered under the said loan.

4 Of the above, Loans aggregating to Rs. 1273.100 Millions (Previous year Rs.732.200 Millions) are guaranteed by two of the Directors of the Company

and Rs. 2000.800 Milliona( Previous year Rs. 1493.700 Millions ) are guaranteed by one of the Directors of the company in their personal capacity.

 

 

 

Unsecured Loans

 

A. Long Term Loan from :

2) 1.75% Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds

 

 

1369.300

B. Short Term Loan from a Bank

 

50.000

C. Working Capital Loan from a Bank

 

22.600

0. Buyers credit

278.200

Total

1720.100

Note : The Company had issued 3450 Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds of USD 10,000 each as referred to in A (2) above on 30th November, 2005

redeemable at a premium of USD 3413.4 per Bond on 1st December, 2010 with an option to bond holders to convert each bond in 5083.33 Equity

Shares aggregating to 1,75,37,500 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each at any time on or after 30th December, 2005 and prior to the close of business

on 1st November, 2010. During the year, a foreign currency convertible bond holder has exercised his option to convert 300 Bonds into Equity

Shares and accordingly the company has alloted 15,25,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each fully paid up. 3150 bonds are outstanding as on 31st

March, 2007.

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Chaturvedi & Shah

Chartered Accountants

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

©      All companies of Arya Group

©      JBF Finance Limited

©      Lunia Brothers

 

subsidiaries

©      Gharpure Pharmachem Limited

 


 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

100000000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.1000.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

54375000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.543.800 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

543.800

490.000

310.233

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

3333.500

2524.600

1644.084

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

3879.300

3014.600

1954.317

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

3474.600

2491.300

1118.264

2] Unsecured Loans

1720.100

1775.600

423.181

TOTAL BORROWING

5194.700

4266.900

1541.445

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

929.200

655.300

496.417

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

10003.200

7936.800

3992.179

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

6354.400

3017.800

3179.075

Capital work-in-progress

287.400

2170.400

141.900

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

1105.700

1271.300

2.170

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

772.400

446.700

164.402

 

Sundry Debtors

1377.000

729.800

581.425

 

Cash & Bank Balances

119.200

563.700

100.079

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

1100.500

465.900

63.779

Total Current Assets

3369.100

2206.100

909.685

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

788.200

529.100

150.009

 

Provisions

325.200

199.700

90.642

Total Current Liabilities

1113.400

728.800

240.651

Net Current Assets

2255.700

1477.300

669.034

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

10003.200

7936.800

3992.179

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Sales Turnover

14795.800

7223.500

7383.910

Other Income

113.600

54.100

0.000 

Total Income

14909.400

7277.600

7383.910

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

1205.600

599.700

503.416

Provision for Taxation

181.800

136.400

210.990

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

1387.400

736.100

292.426

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

 

 

 

Manufacturing Expenses

12932.700

6636.929

 

Administrative Expenses

104.200

60.300

 

 

Personal Expenses

127.200

836.00

6880.494

 

Purchases made for re-sale

3.600

6.500

 

 

Selling and Distribution Expenses

278.200

118.300

 

 

Interest

268.800

109.500

 

Total Expenditure

13714.700

7199.500

6880.494

 

 

SUMMARISED RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2008

Full Yearly

Sales Turnover

 

 

21499.200

Other Income

 

 

106.500

Total Income

 

 

21605.700

Total Expenditure

 

 

19002.200

Operating Profit

 

 

2603.500

Interest

 

 

465.500

Gross Profit

 

 

2138.000

Depreciation

 

 

457.300

Tax

 

 

293.400

Reported PAT

 

 

1387.300

Dividend (%)

 

 

150.000

 

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

30.06.2008

1st quarter

30.09.2008

2nd Quarter

Sales Turnover

 

6039.900

5864.900

Other Income

 

31.400

44.800

Total Income

 

6071.300

5909.700

Total Expenditure

 

5367.300

5122.200

Operating Profit

 

704.000

787.500

Interest

 

101.600

402.000

Gross Profit

 

602.400

385.500

Depreciation

 

111.000

111.300

Tax

 

171.000

[5.400]

Reported PAT

 

316.600

178.200

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Debt-Equity Ratio

 

1.38

1.18

0.82

Long Term Debt-Equity Ratio

 

1.20

0.95

0.67

Current Ratio

 

1.21

0.96

0.81

TURNOVER RATIOS

 

 

 

 

Fixed Assets Ratio

 

2.51

1.83

1.96

Inventory

 

26.44

27.45

53.24

Debtors

 

15.30

12.79

17.59

Interest Cover Ratio

 

5.48

6.46

3.76

Operating Profit Ratio (%)

 

11.42

11.17

10.25

Profit Before Interest And Tax Margin (%)

 

9.15

8.45

7.67

Cash Profit Margin (%)

 

7.28

7.83

5.85

Adjusted Net Profit Margin(%)

 

5.01

5.12

3.27

Return on capital employed (%)

 

18.05

13.16

20.32

Return on net worth (%)

 

23.49

17.34

15.74

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

History

 

Subject conceived as a private limited company in 12th July of the year 1982 by the mind and work of Bhagirath Arya. Now stands on a gleaming pinnacle of success as an industry leader in Polyester Chips & as one of the top 5 players in the polyester Partially Oriented Yarns (POY) in India. Started its operations as a consumer of POY for texturising yarns to become a leading supplier of POY in India and thereby further backward integrated projects in manufacturing of Polyester Chips made JBF a dominant force in India. It has plants at Mahad in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, Silvassa in the state of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and VAPI in Gujarat. JBF's commitment to the quality and customer is driven by ISO 9001 system of quality standards. JBF has also been accredited with ISO 14001 certificate for environmental management.

 
 The production of dyed yarn & fancy fabrics of the company was commenced in the year 1985. JBF had attained the corporate status by becoming public limited company in the year 1986 under the JBF Synthetics Ltd. The texturising facilities of the company were started in the year 1987 with a capacity of 3,000 TPA at Silvassa. The Company had changed its name to present one as JBF Industries Limited in the year 1989. JBF had sold its Dyes & Dye intermediate business in the year of 1993-94. The commercial production of Partially Oriented Yarn was started in June of the year 1996. During the year 2000-01, the company had embarked into a process of backward integration for production of polyester chips from PTA/DMT. JBF made its foray into SSP Chip manufacturing as a new project under the development activity in the period of 2002-03, it gave the good result to the company.

 
 The Company obtained certification under Environmental Management System in the year 2004-05, which fulfills the requirements of standard ISO 14001:1996. The Company had began its RAK plant production, a USD 90 million plant in Emirates, a joint venture with RAKIA (Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority) for setting up a world scale Polyester PET resin packaging in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The facility was started its first production in July of the year 2007. JBF had entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CVCIGP II Clien Rosehill Ltd, Mauritius and their affiliates (which are within the structure of Citigroup Venture Capital International Growth Funds, managed by Citigroup) in the year same year 2007, whereby they hade agreed to invest a sum of USD 118 million into JBF Global Pte Ltd., Singapore, subsidiary of the company by way of fully convertible securities. 


 The BOD of the company had approved the take over of assets of Microsynth Fabrics (India) Ltd in November of the year 2007, also considered the scheme of amalgamation of Microsynth Fabrics (India) into JBF Industries as of March of the year 2008.

 

ACHIEVEMENTS: 
 
 Performance: 
 
 The overall production of Polyester Chips during the' year has increased from 1,17,589 MT in 2005-06 to 2,43,129 MT in 2006-07, reflecting an increase of 106.76%. 


 There was an impressive rise in sale of Polyester Chips from 57,866 MT in 2005-06 to 1,54,700 MT in 2006-07 reflecting an increase of 167.34%

 
 The overall net profit of the Company rose from Rs, 426.9 millions to Rs.805.9 millions, reflecting an increase of 88.78%. 
 
The Company has shown excellent performance in the international market and shown the increase in export from Rs.158.1 millions in 2005-06 to Rs. 1489.000 millions in 2006-2007. 


 Expansion: 
 
During the course of year the Company has successfully commissioned the project to manufacture 2,16,000 MT per annum Polyester Chips at Sarigam.

The Company has also implemented and commissioned project to manufacture 90,000 MT per annum POY at Athola. 
 
 CAPITAL STRUCTURE: 

During the year the Company has completed conversion of 3 million Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds, out of 34.5 million Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds ( issued on 30th November, 2005) into 15,25,000 equity shares on 29th July, 2006. 

Promoter Group and Citigroup have exercised option of warrant conversion for 38,48,100 balance warrants allotted to them on 10th June, 2005, into equal number of equity shares at Rs. 46.50 per share on 18th October, 2006. 
 
 Both the conversions resulted the increase in issued capital to Rs.54,37,50,000. 

SUBSIDIARY COMPANY: 

A. The name of joint venture subsidiary is changed from JBF RAK LLC to JBF RAK FZ LLC, with effect from the date of issue of the relevant certificates by the competent authorities in that behalf. 

The project undertaken by JBF RAK FZ LLC for setting up a world scale PET Polymer Resin Plant in the Emirates of Ras A] Khaimah is nearing completion. The plant is expected to start production of PET Chips by middle of June, 2007. 

B. The Company has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore JBIF Global Pte. Ltd., for its international operations. 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS: 

WORLD SCENARIO: 

The Global Polyester demand continues to be buoyant, fuelled by high economic growth. Polyester production was estimated at 42.3 Million Tonnes in 2006, a growth of about 2.3 Million Tonnes. The forecasted growth for the period 2007-08 is over 7%. China, in 2006, produced 16.5 Million tones, growth averaging 15%. In contrast, Indian production is expected to grow to 3.5 Million Tonnes by 2008, annual growth being to the order of 12%. China and India are forecasted to be major exporters of Polyester in time to come. 

Globally, the scenario for raw material also seems to be getting advantageous with more PTA and MEG capacities getting commissioned. That raw material prices depend on Oil prices is now proved to be a myth, with raw material prices varying more in relation to demand and supply phenomenon. 


 PTA capacity increases in the World in 2007 end 2008 are expected to be more than 7 Million tones, leading to an adequate surplus situation for the consuming industry. It is expected that PTA availability will in future be comfortable and at prices leading to a better profitability for the polyester industry. 

Similarly, in the case of MEG, the other raw material, there is a projected surplus by 2008 when new capacities to the extent of over 3.5 Million Tonnes materialize. This will further lead to easing of prices by the next year on MEG. 
 
INDIAN POLYESTER SCENARIO: 

The Synthetic Textile Industry in India is expected to grow at 12-15% per annum. Rationalizations of duties and fall in raw material prices have brought the industry into limelight. In India, Polyester has now become cheaper than cotton leading to increasing demand for this fibre. 

During the year 2006-07, synthetic yarn producers paid 16% duties on inputs, they could recover only 8% duty on output, leading to an accumulation of Cenvat credit. The Government finally yielded to the repeated demands of the industry and reduced duties for raw materials PTA and DMT to 8% and on MEG to 12%. This reduced burden of accumulation of cenvat credit to a great extent. The Government also reduced import duties on raw material in the previous year from 15% to 10% and subsequently, this year from 10% to 7.5%. Since the pricing of Raw Materials is on import parity basis, this helps in bringing down the cost of raw materials and leads to improvement in profit margins. 

In view of the above, Polyester has now become cheaper than cotton and this augurs well for the Industry. In terms of usage, Polyester has the inherent advantage of easy maintenance, better fall , and dyeing and finishing characteristics. Statistics have now shown that Polyester is now the most preferred item especially by the lower income strata of consumers. 

In India, 2006-07 saw capacity expansions getting commissioned for PTA by 2 major suppliers in the country, additions being to the order of nearly 1 .2 Million Tonnes per annum. In keeping with the international scenario, and with excess capacity, there was a fall in PTA prices. 

In comparison to cotton, non cottons have shown a consistent growth of around 10% per annum, whereas cotton growth has been only in the range of 3%. Subject to weather conditions and restrictions on arable land, the incremental requirement for the country's fibre needs will have to be made through non-cotton, dominated by Polyester. 
 
As of now , share of synthetics has gone up to 44% as compared to 26% a decade ago. World over however, the share of synthetics is 60% and it is expected that India will surely touch this proportion as well in case of synthetics. 
 
 In India there is a strong case for growth of Technical textiles. Such textiles find application in various fields such as agriculture, engineering, medicine, automobiles etc. This is a relatively unexploited area in India, and considering that world over, more than 25% consumption for Polyester is for Technical textiles. In India this segment is still in a nascent stage and there exists a huge potential for the industry to exploit this market. 
 
 With specific reference to one of the main products at JBF, Polyester Chips, even as of today there are a relatively few producers of Chips in the domestic market, selling polyester Chips. As of 2006-07, the demand estimate was nearly 440,000 Metric Tonnes, outstripping supply at 300,000 Metric Tonnes. It is expected that the demand supply gap will continue to exist even up to 2010-11, in spite of proposed expansion in Chips capacity coming in from JBF.

With reference to the other key product at JBF, Polyester partially Oriented Yarn (POY), the total capacities in India have increased from 1.3 Million Tones in 2005 to 1.8 Million Tonnes in 2006 and expected to touch 2.5 Million tones by 2010 at a CAGR of 12.81%. Exports of POY are expected to take a major leap forward following some of the conventional suppliers such as Taiwan or Korea shutting down capacities at their end due to reasons of cost competitiveness. 

Polyester chips Expansion: 

New Small Chips based capacities for POY are being set up and will also be on expansion spree over the next one or two years. Foreseeing the requirement of Chips in view of this additional growth, and as indicated earlier, the supply demand gap in case of chips is likely to continue over the next 3 to 4 years. 
 
 Looking at this scenario, the company has gone ahead with additional expansion of Polyester chips production, and it was decided to double the capacity from 216,000 MT per annum at Sarigam Gujarat, to 432, 000 MT per annum. JBF's total capacity of Chips, at the end of this expansion will be 550,000 MT per annum and will lead to consolidation and retaining its market share in the Polyester Chips market in India. Plans are also underway to make a wide penetration in the Chips export market and there has been a substantial initial success in this regard. 
 
 Polyester PET Chips and Polyester Film plant at U.A.E.: 

The erection and installation activities for the proposed plant at Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) in United Arab Emirates are in full swing. This project is a joint venture with Ras At Khaimah Investment authority, with JBF having 60% equity participation. The project envisages a total production of 324 000 MT per annum of total production, of which 216,000 MT will be Polyester PET Chips and 108,000 MT per annum will be for Polyester Film. The commercial production for PET Chips at this plant is expected to commence from the 1st half of June 2007. The Film plant is likely to be commissioned shortly. 

OPPORTUNITIES: 


* With the commencement of Production activities at RAK in UAE, the company has now established a wider network for sourcing of Raw material internationally. Considering higher volumes; of intake of Raw Material, JBF, both in India and in UAE will be able to procure better terms while sourcing for Raw Materials. 
 
 * With certain countries such as Korea and Taiwan now turning into net importers of POY, there are opportunities for JBF to take part in the enhanced export markets. 


 * In case of Chips as well, huge potential with the existing Batch lines, JBF can produce a wide array of specialized grades of Chips for new applications and for diverse export markets. 


 * The increase in stand alone plants for producing POY from Chips gives the opportunity to the company for catering to an enlarged market and company will be exploiting this by putting up additional capacity for Chips production. 
 
THREATS: 


 * Certain quantities of Chips are still being imported at Under invoiced Rates. This creates a non-level playing field in the market place.

Authorities are seized of this situation and it is expected that such imports will be controlled in future. 
 
 * Overcapacity in the POY industry can affect margins. JBF is attempting to export larger quantities in case of POY and Chips to mitigate this threat. 


 * Low priced imports of Polyester yarn from China are continuing. Industry has initiated anti-dumping measures against such imports. 


 ADEQUATE INTERNAL CONTROLS: 

The Company, in consultation with its Auditors, periodically reviews and ensures the existence of adequate internal control procedures and systems for the orderly conduct of business. 

The Internal control systems are so designed to safeguard assets of the Company against loss, unauthorized use or disposition and also include a review to ensure overall adherence to management policies and applicable laws and regulations. Cost control measures, with special emphasis on Cost cutting measures especially on major cost determinants, have been implemented. 

The Audit Committee of Board of Directors actively reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems and suggests improvements for strengthening them. The Company has strong Management information System which is an integral part of control mechanism

 

 Fixed Assets:

 

²      Leasehold Land

²      Freehold Land

²      Building

²      Plant and Machinery

²      Furniture and Fixtures

²      Office Equipments

²      Vehicles

²      Equipments 

 

As per website

 

Corporate Profile:

 

Subject, stands on a gleaming pinnacle of success as an industry leader in Polyester Chips & as one of the top 5 players in the polyester Partially Oriented Yarns (POY) in India.


The company conceived as a private limited company in 1982, attained the corporate status by becoming public limited company in the year 1986. The company's growth can be imagined by the fact that company's turnover has increased by about 250 times since it became public limited.


It was not only the corporate status and turnover, which changed but also the company's product profile engorged with the vibrant polyester industry in India.


Starting its operations as a consumer of POY for texturising yarns to become a leading supplier of POY in India and thereby further backward integrated projects in manufacturing of Polyester Chips, made JBF a dominant force in India.


Despite company's focus on Indian market, it never lost the opportunity to cater to the growing polyester markets globally and made its due presence in global polyester markets . These efforts were duly recognized by the govt of India by awarding company with export house status.


Subject’s commitment to the quality and customer is driven by ISO 9001 system of quality standards. JBF has also been accredited with ISO 14001 certificate for environmental management.

 

 

JBF INDUSTRIES LIMITED

 

UNAUDITED STANDALONE FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 30TH JUNE 2008

(Rs. In Millions)

Particulars

Year ended

 

 

31.03.2008

 

 

Audited

1 a)

 

Turnover

22636.700

b)

Excise Duty recovered on sales

1640.800

c)

Net Turnover

2095.900

2

Other Income

101.00

3

Total Income

21096.900

4

Total Expenditure :

 

 

a) (Increase) /Decrease in Stock in trade and work in progress

109.600

 

b) Consumption of Raw Materials

16523.700

 

c) Purchases of Traded Goods

2.800

 

d) Employees Cost

169.700

 

e) Depreciation & Amortisation

438.200

 

f) Exchange Difference (net)

[12.000]

 

g) Other Expenses

1568.200

 

Total Expenditure

18800.200

5

Interest & Finance Charges

418.800

6

Exceptional Items

--

7

Profit from Ordinary Activities Before Tax

1877.900

8

Provision for: a) Current tax

595.300

 

b) Deferred tax

49.100

 

c) Fringe Benefit Tax

1.900

9

Net Profit from Ordinary Activities After Tax

1267.600

10

Extraordinary Items (net of expenses Rs. Nil)

--

11

Net Profit for the period

1267.600

12

Paid Up Equity Share Capital (Face Value of Share Rs. 10/- each)

620.600

13

Reserves Excluding Revaluation Reserve (As per unaudited Balance Sheet of previous accounting year)

5272.600

14

Earning Per Share - Basic (Rs.) (*Not Annulised)

22.02

 

Diluted - (*Not Annulised)

17.51

15

Public Shareholding

 

 

-No of Shares

38528286

 

-Percentage of Shareholding

62.08

 

Notes

 

  • The above standalone results have been reviewed by the Audit Committee and taken on record by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 30th July, 2008.

 

  • The financial results are in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in Accounting Standard ( AS-25)- "Interim Financial Reporting" as notified in Companies ( Accounting Standards) Rules,2006.

 

  • The Statutory auditors of the Company have carried out a Limited Review of the results for the quarter ended 30th June, 2008 in accordance with clause 41 of the Listing Agreement.

 

  • Based on the legal opinion obtained by the Company, the Company during this quarter has decided to capitalise the foreign currency exchange differences on amount borrowed for aquisition of fixed assets as stipulated in Schedule- VI to the Companies Act, 1956 as against charging the same to the Profit & Loss Account. This is at variance to the treatment prescribed in the Accounting Standard -11 on "The Effect of Changes in Foreign Exchange rates " notified in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules ,2006. Had there been no change in the accounting policy , profit before tax for the quarter ended 30th June, 2008 would have been lower by Rs. 194.400 Millions.

 

  • As per the terms of offer, Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) issued by the Company, the Bond holders have option to convert these bonds into equity shares at initial conversion price of Rs 90 per share, with a fixed exchange rate of 1 USD = Rs. 45.75. Considering the market price of the Company’s Shares, it is more likely that bondholders’ will exercise their option to convert these bonds into equity shares. Hence the FCCB have been considered more in the nature of Non-monetary items. Consequently, the exchange gain of Rs.28.200 Millions for the quarter ended 30th June, 2008 on reinstatement of FCCB has not been recognized.

 

  • The scheme of amalgamation of Microsynth Fabrics (India) Limited into the Company has been submitted to the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Mumbai for sanctioning under section 391 and section 394 of the Companies Act, 1956. The Company held meetings of Equity share holders & the secured creditors on 15th July, 2008 as directed by The Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Mumbai. The scheme has been approved in both the above refered meetings and subsequently Company has filed petition for amalgamation to The Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Mumbai. In terms of the scheme the appointed date for the aforesaid scheme is April 1, 2007. Upon receipt of statutory approvals, the scheme will be given effect to in the financial results for the quarter ended 30th June, 2008 and year ended 31st March,2008 and will be accordingly restated.

 

  • In respect of the Auditors' qualification on the Financial results for the year ended 31st March,2008 regarding nonprovision of marked to market loss of Rs 934.000 Millions for derivative contracts entered by the Company to hedge its exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate, during the quarter the Company has unwound one of the contracts having marked to market loss of Rs 712.100 Millions and the net realised loss of Rs 10.700 Millions on the same has been charged to the Profit & Loss account. The information about the marked to market loss as on 30th June, 2008 in respect of other contract equivalent to USD 20 million is not available and hence the effect on the Profits for the quarter ended 30th June,2008 due to non provision of marked to market loss cannot be quantified.

 

  • The Construction of 2nd Phase of polyester Chips Plant at Sarigam, Gujarat is near completion and is expected to be completed by September, 2008

 

  • In the opinion of the management, the company is engaged only in the business of Synthetic Yarn, including polyester chips. As such, there are no separate reportable segments.

 

  • Figures in respect of the previous period/Year have been regrouped or rearranged wherever necessary to make them comparable.

 

  • There were no investors complaints pending as on 1st April, 2008. 5 Complaints received during the quarter. All complaints were resolved & no complaints were outstanding as on 30th June, 2008.

 

Additional information in respect of Consolidated Accounts ( unreviewed) not forming part of above results :

 

Particulars

Year ended

 

 

31.03.2008

 

 

Audited

 

Turnover

29053.400

 

Profit before Tax

1795.800

 

Profit for the period after tax & Minority Interest

1219.000

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)- Basic (*Not Annulised)

21.18

 

-Diluted (*Not Annulised)

16.80

 

 

Press Release:

 

Polyester Industry- Turnaround sector

 

Writing a column implies that you possess the sesame to investor problems, that MDs share their results with you even before the quarter has ended and that your shoulder is broad enough to play Agony Uncle.

 

So consider the fallout of putting my email address at the bottom of this page:

“When will you, Mudarji, write about an industry that is turning around?”

“When will you help me treble my money so that I can get my son married?

“What valuable advice will enable me to recover the losses incurred over the years?”

Friends, please consider this column as a humble one-stop reply.

 

So read carefully on. For years, one steered clear of the POY (partially oriented yarn) industry on the grounds of over-competition and erratic profitability. From now on, you may overlook the industry’s prospects only at your own risk. Reason: the turnaround has begun, manufacturers are making money hands over fist (cliché!) and investors who buy into selective stocks will stand to make handsome gains a year from now. I intend to finally buy my peace with this column.

 

But wait, I claim no privileged information. I have simply drawn from the most widely circulated annual report (Reliance Industries 2006-07) in India today.

 

This is what it states: “The ability of polyester producers across Asia to successfully pass through higher costs in 2006 gives an early indication of the emerging strength of the sector. The slowdown in the new polyester capacity expansions accompanied by increase in the demand is expected to improve the capacity utilisation in polyester operations. The industry is at an early stage of a multi-year up-cycle.”

 

Multi-year! Reliance’s argument is based on the interplay of diverse developments. First, the macro argument: Polyester production has moved from the west to Japan to Taiwan-Korea and now to China-India, billed as the polyester hubs of the world.

 

Secondly, as capacity addition peaked in 2003-05 and almost 12 million tonne of effective polyester capacity was added in Asia, the older players – with higher production costs of $ 40-70 a tonne – were edged out of the business, reflected in more than a million tonne of capacity closure from 2003 to 2007 and polyester production decline by around 1.8 million tonne in these countries.

 

Thirdly, only one new polyester player is expected to go on-stream in 2007 compared to an average of nine during 2003-2005 in China; correspondingly, Asian annual polyester capacity additions are projected to slow from 23 per cent in 2003 to 6 per cent in 2007 and 2008 while demand is expected to remain healthy at 10 per cent.

 

Fourthly, more than 10 million tonne of polyester capacity is perceived to be batch, sub-economical and outdated, awaiting closure, while only 3 to 4 million tonne of batch capacities were similarly considered during the last uptrend.

 

Turn to demand-side economics. The demand in Asia is estimated to grow by 2.4 million tonne or by 6 per cent in 2007 and 2008 while capacity will increase by only 1.7 million tonne. The industrialisation of Western China is strengthening the demand for textiles, with that country’s domestic textile consumption share expected to jump from 65 per cent in 2005 to 73 per cent in 2008.

 

Relatively low inventory levels may prompt restocking. The 2008 Beijing Olympics is expected to drive enhanced Chinese demand. The removal of residual quotas in 2008 on China by the EU could harden offtake.

 

So much for a continental perspective. Come home. Over 55 per cent of the 4.6 million tonne of textiles produced by India in 2004-05 was from cotton fibre, a picture that could flip in 2010-11. One number to chew at: analysts expect total production of fibre to be around 12.2 million tonne three years from now; non-cotton fibre could be a high 67 per cent, creating a demand-supply gap for chips and POY well into 2010-11.

 

So where does one put one’s money?

 

Reliance Industries (Rs 2567): The great thing about Reliance is that when paraxylene supplies tighten, Reliance’s captive supply will translate into higher margins; when POY turns buoyant, Reliance will simply recruit more people to count the cash.

 

The problem: with a number of diverse businesses at play, it will be difficult for a simple POY analyst to even make a reasonable estimate of Reliance’s profits. Besides, a staggering market cap of Rs 3623740.000 Millions supporting a multi-business company means you need to know clearly what you are doing. Skip.

 

Filatex India (Rs 40): Reported net losses for the first three quarters of 2006-07. Turned around in the fourth with a profit after tax of Rs 25.900 Millions (excluding the interest write back of Rs 18.700 Millions). Then tanked to a mere Rs 12.600 Millions profit in the first quarter of the current year.

 

That’s the decoy. Because if you lost interest at that point – understandably – you might have missed out on the makings of an interesting play. Check the EBITDA levels across the last two announced quarters: a profit of Rs 46.300 Millions and Rs 47.600 Millions. A rise in interest cover from 2.48 to 3.22. Rock-steady EBITDA margin of 6 per cent.

 

Look ahead. The company expects to report a top line of Rs 3700.000 Millions for the current year, a financial restructuring has increased equity to Rs 170.000 Millions in exchange for an inflow of net worth while term loan debt is expected to be completely repaid.

 

My calculation is a cash profit of Rs 200.000 Millions for the current year against a market cap of a little over Rs 600.000 Millions and if Reliance’s long-term trend call is correct, then you can live off the cream of subsequent growth and read subsequent editions of this column from Bali, Hawaii or Mauritius. Only don’t forget to send me a thank you post card from there.

 

JBF Industries (Rs 161): Engaged in the manufacture of polyester chips and partially oriented yarn. The chips are used to make yarn, resulting in integration. Besides, JBF is an industry leader in polyester chips in India (market share 55 per cent) and the third largest POY manufacturer in India. Result: volume-value business model.

 

Let us take a quick look at the numbers. EBITDA margin has steadied around 12 per cent across the last five quarters; EBITDA strengthened from Rs 350.000 Millions to Rs 610.000 Millions simply because the top line strengthened from Rs 2900.000 Millions to Rs 4950.000 Millions during this period. My inference: a buoyant industry environment.

 

But what excites me about JBF is not just the realisations play but its volume proposition. Its existing annual yarn and chips capacity of 150,000 tonne and 334,800 tonne will grow to 258,000 tonne and 766,000 tonne respectively (including its Middle East presence), fully reflecting in the numbers in 2008-09.

 

The UAE operation commenced in July 2007, attracting tax benefits, low raw material cost, lower fuel cost by 50 per cent and the absence of customs duty. By the time this translates into full-blooded numbers, you could have an attractive proposition on your hands: an EBITDA of a shade under Rs 5000.000 Milliona in 2008-09 (we are still looking only at Rs 2400.000 Millions if you annualise the numbers of the first quarter of the current year) on a fully diluted equity of Rs 750.000 Millions

 

So, figures over the coming quarters might prompt you to conclude that newspapers need better proofreaders. Compare that with a prevailing market capitalisation of Rs 1230.

 

 


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 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.50.03

UK Pound

1

Rs.74.42

Euro

1

Rs.67.71

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

5

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

5

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

5

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

5

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

5

--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

YES

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

46

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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