MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

01.10.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GALA BRUSH LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Gala No. 1174, Ground Floor, Hindustan Kohinoor, Industrial Complex, Ground Floor, LBS Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai – 400083, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

09.01.1995

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

084469

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U25200MH1995PLC084469

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUMG03984B

 

 

Legal Form :

A Closely held Public Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Exporters of Household Cleaning Brooms, Brushes and Cleaning Liquids.

 

 

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 293170

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established and progressive company having satisfactory track. Trade relations are fair. Financial position is satisfactory. 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 :

Gala No. 1174, Ground Floor, Hindustan Kohinoor, Industrial Complex, Ground Floor, LBS Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai – 400083, Maharashtra

Tel. No.:

91-22-25771150 / 25771159 / 25771168

Fax No.:

91-22-25771314

E-Mail :

exports@gala-brush.com

sales@gala-brush.com

navin_ca85@rediffmail.com

Website :

www.gala-brush.com

 

 

Head Office :

National Highway No. 8/, Near Samarkha Chowkdi, Gamdi, Anand – 388001, Gujarat

Unit 1.:

91-2692 – 251433 / 254790

Fax No.:

91-2692 – 240433

E-Mail :

gpratik@earth.planet.net.in

 

 

Unit 2 :

Survey No. 46, Plot No. 2 and 3, Agra Road, Village Asangaon, Taluka Shahpur, District Thane – 421601, Maharashtra

Tel. No.:

91-2527-272760 / 272866

Fax No.:

91-2527-271496

E-Mail :

asn@gala-brush.com

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Chandrakant L. Gala

Designation :

Director

Address :

14 / 1, Agarwal Nagar, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Matunga (C.R.), Mumbai

Date of Birth/Age :

25.05.1957

Date of Appointment :

08.08.1996

 

 

Name :

Mr. Jatin T. Gala

Designation :

Director

Address :

B - 21, Krishna Jyot, 105, Garodia Nagar,  Ghatkoper (East), Mumbai – 400077

Date of Birth/Age :

11.09.1972

Date of Appointment :

01.06.1996

 

 

Name :

Ms. Chaitali C. Gala

Designation :

Director

Address :

4 / 1, Agarwal Nagar, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Matunga (C.R.), Mumbai

Date of Birth/Age :

09.02.1980

Date of Appointment :

15.05.2004

 

 

Name :

Mr. Mayur l. Gala

Designation :

Director

Address :

Dhanlaxmi, Shriji Colony, Behind Mahavir Society, Anand, Gujarat

Date of Birth/Age :

28.09.1960

Date of Appointment :

01.04.1997

 

 

Name :

Mr. Kirti Lakshmashi Gada

Designation :

Director

Address :

B – 9, Azad Nagar, R.A.K. Raod, Wadala (West), Mumbai – 400031

Date of Birth/Age :

23.05.1974

Date of Appointment :

02.10.1996

 

Name :

Mr. Tarachand Talakshi Gala

Designation :

Director

Address :

B - 21, Krishna Jyot, 105, Garodia Nagar,  Ghatkoper (East), Mumbai – 400077

Date of Birth/Age :

08.10.1945

Date of Appointment :

31.12.2003

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

M/s Sunil Agarwal and Company

Designation :

Company Secretary

Address :

A-203, Kaavyaa, Bageshree Park, Shiv Sena Gali, Bhayander (West), Thane – 401 101, Maharashtra, India.

Tel. No.:

91-22-28145589

Mobile No.:

91-9821355692

E-Mail :

rachit12@hotmil.com

 

 

Name :

Mr. Chandrakant Gala

Designation :

Export and Administration

 

 

Name :

Mr. Mayur Gala

Designation :

Production and R & D

 

 

Name :

Mr. Jatin Gala

Designation :

Marketing and R & D

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

As on 14.12.1994

 

Names of Shareholders

 

No. of Shares

Mr. Chandrakant L. Gala

 

100

Mr. Jatin T. Gala

 

100

Mr. Mayur l. Gala

 

100

Mrs. Mayur Gala

 

100

Mr. Dhanbai Lalji Gala

 

100

Mr. Lalji K. Gala

 

100

Mr. Chandan C. Gala

 

100

 

 

As on 29.09.2007

 

Equity share breakup (percentage of total equity)

Category

 

Percentage of Holding

Directors or relatives of directors

 

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Exporters of Household Cleaning Brooms, Brushes and Cleaning Liquids

 

 

Products :

©      Car Brushes

©      Floor Mop Brushes

©      General Brushes

©      Floor Scrubbing

©      Floor Wiper

©      Kitchen Scrubber

©      Kitchen Sink

©      Kitchen Wipe

©      Kitchen General

©      Toilet Brushes

©      Floor Sweeping

©      Cloth Brushes

©      Body Brushes

©      Export Brushes 

 

 

Exports :

 

Countries :

Worldwide, Middle East, Africa, Europe, United Sates, South Africa and Australia

 

 

Imports :

 

Countries :

Italy China

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

30

 

 

Bankers :

  • Oriental Bank of Commerce

Prabhadevi Branch, 1st Floor, Aman Chambers, Veer Sawarkar Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai – 400025, Maharashtra, India.

E-Mail: avmcompanysecretaries@gmail.com

 

  • Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.S.C.

Jolly Maker Chambers II, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021, Maharashtra, India.

 

  • Bank of India

Mandvi Branch, Kanoor House, 281/ 287, Narsi Natha Street, Mumbai – 400009, Maharashtra, India.

 

  • ICICI Bank
  • Citi Bank

 

 

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Navin and Associates

Chartered Accountants

Address :

13, Vasant Breezes Chambers, Opp. Maheshwari Udhyan, Matunga C.R., Mumbai – 400019, Maharashtra, India.

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

2500000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.25.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

1218000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.12.180 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

12.180

12.180

12.180

2] Share Application Money

8.600

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

37.854

34.528

26.659

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

58.634

46.708

38.839

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

106.132

38.414

31.579

2] Unsecured Loans

8.697

6.129

8.407

TOTAL BORROWING

114.829

44.543

39.986

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

173.463

91.251

78.825

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

34.798

27.001

16.481

Capital work-in-progress

0.517

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

5.317

0.005

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

91.738

68.585

38.175

 

Sundry Debtors

53.586

33.567

46.032

 

Cash & Bank Balances

1.332

2.781

1.945

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

23.456

4.052

2.632

Total Current Assets

170.112

108.985

88.784

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

34.410

43.985

26.110

 

Provisions

2.908

0.800

0.380

Total Current Liabilities

37.318

44.785

26.490

Net Current Assets

132.794

64.200

62.294

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.037

0.045

0.050

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

173.463

91.251

78.825

 

 

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

Sales Turnover (including other income)

NA

157.407

123.599

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

5.002

3.031

1.920

Provision for Taxation

1.433

0.800

0.000

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

3.569

2.231

1.920

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Interest

NA

2.579

2.607

 

Depreciation & Amortization

NA

2.459

2.627

 

Other Expenditure

NA

154.376

121.679

Total Expenditure

NA

159.414

126.913

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

PAT / Total Income

(%)

NA

1.42

1.55

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

NA

1.93

1.55

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

2.37

2.23

1.82

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.09

0.06

0.05

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

2.59

1.91

1.71

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

4.56

2.43

3.35

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Form 8:

 

Corporate identity number (CIN) Foreign company registration number

U25200MH1995PTC084469

Name of the Company

GALA BRUSH LIMITED

Address

Gala No. 1174, Ground Floor, Hindustan Kohinoor, Industrial Complex, Ground Floor, LBS Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai – 400083, Maharashtra

This form is for

Creation of Charge

Type of Charge

Movable property (not being pledge)

Particulars of the charge holder

Oriental Bank of Commerce

Prabhadevi Branch, 1st Floor, Aman Chambers, Veer Sawarkar Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai – 400025

E-Mail: avmcompanysecretaries@gmail.com

Nature of description of the instrument creating or modifying the charge

Agreement of Term Loan

Date of Instrument creating the charge

09.03.2007

Amount secured by the charge

Rs.4.400 millions

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

Rate of Interest:

Interest rate on minimum of 12.25% p.a. with mly rest or such other rate as may be decided by the bank from time to time. Penal Interest of 2.00%p.a. in additional to the agreed rate in case of default

 

Terms of Repayments:

Repayments of terms loan in 52 monthly installments of Rs.0.250 million commencing from 21.03.2007 (interest to be services separately)

 

Margin:

As per loaning documents executed by the borrower company with the bank.

 

Extent and operation of the charge:

At the request of the borrower company, the bank has sanctioned term loan of Rs.4.400 millions. To secure due repayment of the term loan and for all costs, interest and other cost thereon first charge and hypothecation over plant and machineries of the company at factory premises at Asangaon Sahapur or elsewhere located (both present and future)

Short particulars of the property charged

At the request of borrower company, the bank has sanctioned term loan of Rs.4.400 millions. To secure due repayment of the term loan and for all costs, interest and other cost thereon first charge and hypothecation over plant and machinery of the company at factory premises at Asangaon Sahapur or elsewhere located (both present and future)

 

 

As Per Web Details

 

Company Profile:

 

Subject cleaning equipments have been gifting a world of cleanliness with its high quality range of sleek, innovative and attractive cleaning equipments designed to care for every part of the home. Be it for sparkling kitchen, a tidy living room, a fragment bedroom or a spic and span toilet. Subject has a cleaning solution that is appropriate for each of the requirement. Helping you make cleanliness and healthy living a part of the daily life.

 

Subject is in the business of 'Cleaning' with more than 130 cleaning helps/aids for floor, toilets/commode, kitchen, sink, utensil, windows, bathrooms, furniture, carpets, bottles, car, body, ceilings, vegetables, etc.

 

Various kinds of brushes, brooms, wipers, squeegees, mops, wipes, scrubbers, etc. To satisfy the customers needs for 'Quality and Useful' cleaning solution at a reasonable price.

 

Awarded the 'Top Exporters Award' in the brush category by the "Plastic and Linoleum Export Promotion Council" from the years 1993-94... till date.

 

REACHING THE WORLD

 

 

Through a committed countrywide distribution network of 220 stockist and 12 C and F agents and superstockists, Subject products are available at organized retails chains, supermarkets, general stores, plastic and utensils shop.

           

            Subject' popularity today extends not only in the domestic market, but to the world over and is the only brand in its category to export its product to over 20 countries worldwide.

           

            Over the years, it has received many accolades for its outstanding quality and innovativeness. A two time award winner of "BEST PRODUCTION UNIT" and winner of government of India's "TOP EXPORTER AWARD" in brush category from 12 consecutive years since 1993.

           

            Subject has created a niche for itself in the segment of housecleaning equipments… making it today, the undisputed brand leader in the Indian household cleaning equipment market

 

 

 


CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]

 

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

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

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

 

2]         Court Declaration :

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

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

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

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                  None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

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

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

7]         Criminal Records

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

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

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

 

9]         Compensation Package :

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

 

10]        Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

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

 

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

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

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

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.46.94

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.57

Euro

1

Rs.67.79

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

6

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

6

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

6

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

6

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

6

--LEVERAGE

1~10

6

--RESERVES

1~10

6

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

6

--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

 

54

 

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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