MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

21.10.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

VOLKSWAGEN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Vaklis House, 18, Sprott Road, Ballard Estate, Mumbai -400001, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2008

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

06.02.2007

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-167607

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U70102MH2007FTC167607

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUMV14433G

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Four Wheelers

 

 

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 53000000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

The company is implementing car project in India in technical and financial collaboration with Volkswagen AG Germany.

 

Available information indicates high financial responsibility due to the support of Volkswagen.

 

Trade relations are fair. Payments are correct as per commitments.

 

The company can be considered as a promising business partner in a medium to long run.

 

 

INFORMATION PARTED BY

 

Name :

Mr. Ritesh

Designation :

Account Department

Contact No.:

91-2135-661000/ 063

Date :

02.07.2008

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Vaklis House, 18, Sprott Road, Ballard Estate, Mumbai -400001, Maharashtra

Tel No.:

91-21-35661058

 

 

Corporate Office

110-111/10, Baner Road, Off National Highway 4, Pune-411045, Maharashtra, India

Tel No.:

91-20-30614400

E-Mail :

Jorg.mueller@volkswagen.co.in

Marcus.hellmann@volkswagen.de 

Devendra.malegaonkar@volkswagen.co.in

Website :

http://www.volkswagen.co.in

 

 

Factory  :

E-1, MIDC Industrial Area, Phase III, Village Nigoje, Mahalulnge Kharabwadi, Taluka Khed, Chakan, Pune-415001, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-2135-661070

Fax No.:

91-2135-661047

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Jorg Johannes Muller

Designation :

Managing Director

Address :

Hinterm Stadttor 10, Wolfsburg NA, Germany

Date of Birth/Age :

13.04.1962

Date of Appointment :

30.06.2008

 

 

Name :

Mr. Krishnaswamy K

Designation :

Managing Director

Address :

Mathrushree, 723, 8th Main, Sarakki Ext. J P Nagar, 3rd Phase, Bangalore – 560078, Karnataka, India

Date of Birth/Age :

28.05.1955

Date of Appointment :

21.07.2008

 

 

Name :

Mr. Wallapura John Chacko

Designation :

Director

Address :

Alte Dorfstrabe 25, Waltingpfunz – 85137, NA

John.chacko@volkswagen.de

Date of Birth/Age :

26.03.1962

Date of Appointment :

06.02.2007

 

 

Name :

Mr. Tobias Ernst Wolfgang Busch

Designation :

Director

Address :

AM  PLAN 2A, Konigsuter – 38154, NA 54

tobias.busch@volkswagen.de

Date of Birth/Age :

06.03.1958

Date of Appointment :

06.02.2007

Date of Ceasing :

03.05.2007

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rainer Gehrke

Designation :

Alternate Director

Address :

Maronenweg 7, 38518, Gifriorn

Date of Birth/Age :

03.02.1949

Date of Appointment :

18.07.2007

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Suresh Devendra Malegaonkar

Designation :

Secretary

Address :

Flat No. 6, Muktai Housing Society, Suncity Road, Saikwadi, Wadgaonsheri, Pune – 411014, Maharashtra, India 

Date of Birth/Age :

08.02.1980

Date of Appointment :

13.12.2007

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ritesh

Designation :

Account Depatment

Tel. No.:

91-2135-661000/ 063

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

As on 29.07.2007

 

Names of Shareholders

 

No. of Equity Shares

No. of

Preference

Shares

Volkswagen International Finance N.V.

96,256,931

--

Volkswagen AG

1

971,724,552

Total

96,256,932

971,724,552

 

AS ON 02.08.2008 

 

Equity Share Breakup

 

Percentage of Holding

Category

 

 

Foreign holdings [Foreign institutional investors, Foreign Companies, Foreign Financial Institutions, Non-resident Indian or Overseas corporate bodies or others]

 

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Four Wheelers

 

 

Terms :

 

Selling :

Credit

 

 

Purchasing :

Credit

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Bankers :

HSBC Bank, Near Inox Theater Bangarden Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Price Water House

Chartered Accountants

Address :

Sacheta Bhawan, Gate No. 2, 1st Floor, 11-A, Vishnu Digambar Marg, New Delhi – 110002, India

 

 

Holding Company :

Volkswagen International Finance N.V.

Registered Office : Herengracht 495, 1017 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands

 

 

Ultimate Holding Company :

Volkswagen AG

Registered Office : 38436, Wolfsburg, Deutschland

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

AS ON 02.08.2008 

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

96256932

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 962.569 Millions

971724552

Preference Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 9717.246 Millions

 

Total

 

Rs. 10679.815 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

96256932

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 962.569 Millions

 

 

 

 

971724552

Preference Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 9717.246 Millions

 

Total

 

Rs. 10679.815 Millions

 

Preference Shares are held by Volkswagen AG, the ultimate holding company. These shares carry a preferential right to fixed rate of dividend which shall be determined mutually by the company and the preference shareholders in accordance with the Articles of Association and will be redeemed at par at any time before the expiry of twenty years form the date of allotment. 

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

 

 

31.03.2008

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

 

 

10679.815

2] Share Application Money

 

 

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

 

 

0.000

4] (Accumulated Losses)

 

 

[7.610]

NETWORTH

 

 

10672.205

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

 

 

0.000

2] Unsecured Loans

 

 

0.000

TOTAL BORROWING

 

 

0.000

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 

 

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

10672.205

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

 

 

824.375

Capital work-in-progress

 

 

2009.324

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

 

 

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

 

 

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

 

0.000

 

Sundry Debtors

 

 

9.464

 

Cash & Bank Balances

 

 

8707.144

 

Other Current Assets

 

 

95.728

 

Loans & Advances

 

 

117.954

Total Current Assets

 

 

8930.290

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

1086.438

 

Provisions

 

 

5.346

Total Current Liabilities

 

 

1091.784

Net Current Assets

 

 

7838.506

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

 

 

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

10672.205

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

31.03.2008

Technical Service Income

 

 

26.009

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

 

 

 (7.240)

Provision for Taxation

 

 

0.370

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

 

 

 (7.610)

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Employees Costs

 

 

12.830

 

Administrative and Other Expenses

 

 

20.130

 

Depreciation & Amortization

 

 

0.289

Total Expenditure

 

 

33.249

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

 

 

31.03.2008

PAT / Total Income

(%)

 

 

(29.26)

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

 

 

(27.84)

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

 

 

(0.00)

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

 

 

0.10

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

 

 

8.18

 

  

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

During the year, the only revenue was from Interest on fixed deposits and Income from services rendered which was Rs. 470.190 Millions and Rs. 26.010 Millions. The company has transferred interest income [net of taxes] of Rs. 312.83 Millions, to Incidental expenditure pending capitalization / Allocation account.

 

MARKET / BUSINESS OVERVIEW  

 

Volkswagen become number one in the European car market decades ago and continues to do so through exceptional value for money and premium products, which are reliable and of high quality. Volkswagen is known in Europe for its extraordinary services and high customer satisfaction.

 

Volkswagen paved the way for sustainable market activities in India. With the investment agreement signed at the end of 2006 the brand sets a new course that unites two success stories – Volkswagen and India – in a common future.

 

Volkswagen India was formed to build a new production plat in Pune in the Indian sate of Maharashtra. A full production plant with a press shop, body shop, paint ship and assembly lines is to be built on the 230 hectare site in the Chaken Industrial Area near Pune. The German brand and Europe’s largest automotive manufacturer entered the Indian market to meet the rapidly growing demand for mobility. Volkswagen India will be developing a vehicle in the foreseeable future specifically tailored to the needs of the Indian market offering all the features of a genuine Volkswagen. 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS

 

  • Leasehold Land
  • Factory Building
  • Computers
  • Office Equipments
  • Electrical Fittings
  • Furniture and Fixtures
  • Vehicles

 

 

AS PER WEBSITE

 

History

 

A brief journey through a long history.

When in 1937 the company known as "Gesellschaft zur Vorbereitung des Deutschen Volkswagens mbH" was founded, no one could have guessed that it would one day be Europe's largest carmaker. The history of the company - with all its trials and tribulations - is first and foremost a story of impressive success.

 

1937-1945

 

On May 28th, 1937 the "Gesellschaft zur Vorbereitung des Deutschen Volkswagens mbH" company is founded, and on September 16th, 1938 it is renamed "Volkswagenwerk GmbH". In early 1938, in what is today Wolfsburg, work begins on construction of the Volkswagenwerk plant which is to house production of the new vehicle designed by Ferdinand Porsche.


During the Second World War Volkswagenwerk's production is switched to armaments. Some 20,000 forced labourers, prisoners of war, and later also concentration camp prisoners, work at the plant.


In September 1998, in recognition of the events of that time, VOLKSWAGEN AG established a humanitarian fund on behalf of the forced labourers compelled to work at Volkswagen during the Second World War. By the end of 2001 more than 2,050 people in 26 countries had received humanitarian aid from the fund. Furthermore, a Memorial in remembrance of the forced labour employed at the Volkswagenwerk plant is currently being established at Wolfsburg, involving contributions from present-day Volkswagen apprentices.

 

 

1945-1949

 

After the end of the Second World War, in mid June 1945, responsibility for Volkswagenwerk is placed in the hands of the British Military Government. Under the management of Major Ivan Hirst, mass production of the Volkswagen Beetle is started.

 

 

1949-1960

 

On March 8th, 1950 the Type 2 goes into production, expanding the company's product range. The Volkswagen Bus, still today known to many as the "VW Bully", soon creates rising demand thanks to its multifunctional capabilities. In 1956 a separate manufacturing base for the Transporter is established in Hanover, at the same time setting down the roots of today's Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand.


In 1955 employees and dealers from Germany and abroad celebrate the production of the one millionth Volkswagen Beetle in Wolfsburg.

 

 

1960-1980

 

On February 17th, 1972 Volkswagen breaks the world car production record: with 15,007,034 units assembled, the Beetle surpasses the legendary mark achieved by the Ford Motor Company's Model T, popularly known as the "Tin Lizzy", between 1908 and 1927.


In 1973 the Passat is the first model of the new generation of Volkswagen vehicles to go into production - with front-wheel drive, a water-cooled four-cylinder engine and a range of engines up to 110 bhp. The Passat is built in line with the modular strategy, by which standardised components usable in a range of different models provide significant rationalisation.

 

 

In January 1974 the first Golf is built at the Wolfsburg plant. The compact saloon quickly becomes a hit, and advances to become the legitimate heir to the legendary Beetle. The same year also sees the launch of the sporty Scirocco, which was to continue in production until 1981.


In 1976 the first Golf GTI rolls off the production line. The car, with its110 bhp engine, creates a real furore on the roads - and lays the foundations for the birth of a legend.

 

 

1980-1990

 

In June 1983 production of the second-generation Golf begins. The car is designed for a largely automated assembly process, and in the specially erected final assembly hall, designated Hall 54, robots are deployed for the first time in vehicle manufacture.

 

 

1990-2000

 

With the production launch of the Lupo 3L TDI, the first production car to offer fuel consumption of just three litres per 100 kilometres, in July 1999, Volkswagen once again makes automotive history.

 

 

2000-2003

 

In August 2002, at Volkswagen Slovakia, a.s. in Bratislava, mass production of the Touareg, a luxury-class off-road vehicle, is started, marking the Volkswagen brand's move into an entirely new market segment.

 

 

In December 2002 the "Auto 5000 GmbH" company, operating a plant at the Group's site in Wolfsburg, starts production of the Touran compact van. A special collective pay model has been developed, aimed at implementing lean production and involving flat hierarchies, team working, flexible working hours and the deployment of more process expertise by the workforce.

 

 

In 2003 production of the fifth-generation Golf is started, embodying a new dynamism in its design and engineering.

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

Volkswagen became number one in the European car market decades ago and continues to do so through exceptional value for money and premium products, which are reliable and of high quality. Volkswagen is known in Europe for its extraordinary services and high customer satisfaction.


Recently Volkswagen paved the way for sustainable market activities in India. With the investment agreement signed at the end of 2006 the brand sets a new course that unites two success stories – Volkswagen and India – in a common future.

 

Volkswagen AG is to build a new production plant in Pune in the Indian state of Maharashtra. With investment totalling some 410 million euros, a full production plant with a press shop, body shop, paint shop and assembly lines is to be built on the 230 hectare site in the Chakan industrial park near Pune. The German brand and Europe’s largest automotive manufacturer will be entering the Indian market to meet the rapidly growing demand for mobility. Volkswagen will be developing a vehicle in the foreseeable future specifically tailored to the needs of the Indian market offering all the features of a genuine Volkswagen. It is essential to ensure “Volkswagen quality built in India” as a genuine unique selling proposition and a symbol of quality.

 

For the first step the Volkswagen brand will bring locally produced vehicles to the Indian market up from the third quarter of 2007. To accompany the growing supply of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, the Group has established a separate Indian sales company in 2007, initially for Volkswagen as well as for Audi. “Volkswagen Group Sales India Private Limited” registered in Mumbai will distribute locally manufactured and imported vehicles in India.

Thus, Volkswagen can bring one of it's upper-premium sedan as the first locally produced vehicle to the Indian market. In April 2006, Volkswagen produced the 14 millionth of its bestseller. The Passat has become the very image of automotive progress, representing what “Made in Germany” means. This long-term success is confirmed by numerous accolades from experts, journalists and customers who have put the car through its paces in recent months. This image is characterized by vehicle size, drive technologies, safety features such as airbags, ABS and ESP in addition to quality details including galvanized bodies. Imported vehicles such as the premium Sports Utility Vehicle Touareg will complement the range.


In addition to the model and production plans, an exclusive dealer network will be set up in the country's main areas of demand. With an attractive model range available, Volkswagen is not only laying the foundation for a substantial increase in sales but also doing the groundwork for offering a first-class all-round service, taking customer satisfaction to the highest level.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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.43.13

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.02

Euro

1

Rs.67.77

 

  

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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