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MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

11.04.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

APOLLO TYRES LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

6th Floor, Cherupushpam Building, Shanmugham Road, Ernakulam – 682031, Kerala

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2010

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

28.09.1972

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

09-2449

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L25111KL1972PLC002449

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

CHNA01479C

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACA6990Q

 

 

Legal Form :

A Public Limited Liability Company. The Company’s Shares are Listed on the Stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing of Automobile Tyres, Automobile Tubes, Automobile Flaps and Camel Black/ Rethreading Materials.

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Aa (73)

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 69060000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Exists

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established company having good track. Financial position of the company appears to be sound. Directors are reported to be experienced and respectable businessmen. Trade relations are fair. Business is active. Payments are reported to be regular and as per commitments.

 

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

 

It can be regarded as a promising business partner in medium to long run.

 

NOTES :

Any query related to this report can be made on e-mail : infodept@mirainform.com while quoting report number, name and date.

 

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – April 1, 2010

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2009)

Current Rating

(01.04.2010)

India

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

6th Floor, Cherupushpam Building, Shanmugham Road, Ernakulam – 682031, Kerala, India

Tel. No.:

91-484-22381902/ 03/ 22381895/ 22381808/ 22381895/22372767/ 22370780

Fax No.:

91-484-22370351

E-Mail :

info@apollotyres.com

pn.wahal@apollotyres.com

Website :

http://www.apollotyres.com

http://www.surfindia.com/automobile/apollo-tyre-ltd.html

 

 

Head/ Corporate Office :

Apollo House, 7, Institutional Area, Sector 32, Gurgaon - 122001, Haryana, India

Tel. No.:

91-124-6383002 to 18/ 2721000

Fax No.:

91-124-6383017 / 3021

E-Mail :

pn.wahal@apollotyres.com

 

 

Factory 1:

Perambra Plant

P.O Perambra Thrissur,  District Kerala - 680689, India

Tel. No.:

91-480-2725901 to 09

 

 

Factory 2:

Limda Plant

Premier Tyres Limited, Kalamassery Always, Ernakulam (Kerala) – 683104, India

Tel. No.:

91-484-2540261 to 66

 

 

Factory 3:

Pune Plant

Plot A-1, Ganpati Nagar Road, Ranjan Gaon, (P.O) Taluka Shirur, District Pune-419209

Tel. No.:

 91-2138-232287 to 90

 

 

Branch Office :

4th Floor, 60 Skylark Building, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110 019

Tel. No.:

91-11-2643 1005

Fax No.:

91-11-2647 1283

 

 

Overseas Office :

Located at:

 

  • South Africa
  • Zimbabwe
  • Netherlands

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

As on 31.03.2010

 

Name:

Mr. Onkar S. Kanwar

Designation:

Chairman and Managing Director

Age:

57 years

Qualification:

B.Sc., Bachelor of Administration (California)

Date of Joining:

1st February, 1988

Previous Employment:

BST Manufacturing Limited

 

 

Name :

Mr. Arun Kumar Purwar

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. K. Jacob Thomas

Designation :

Managing Director, Vaniamapara Rubber Company Limited

 

 

Name :

Mr. Neeraj Kanwar

Designation :

Vice Chairman and Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Nimesh N. Kampani

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Raaja Kanwar

Designation :

Managing Director, Apollo international Limited

 

 

Name :

Mr. Robert Steinmetz

Designation :

Formal Chief of international Business Continental Ag

 

 

Name :

Mr. K Jose Cyriac

Designation :

Director (Kerala Government Nominee)

 

 

Name :

Mr. U. S. Oberoi

Designation :

Chief (Project and Corp. Affairs) and Whole Time Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Machael J. Hankison

Designation :

Chairman, The Spar Group Limited, South Africa

           

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mrs. Suman Sarkar

Designation :

Chief Financial Officer 

 

 

Name :

Mr. Shardul S. Shroff

Designation :

Senior Partner, Amarchand and Mangaldas and Suresh  A Shroff and Company

 

 

Name :

Dr. S. Narayan

Designation :

Former principal Secretary to the prime minister of India

 

 

Name:

Mr. T. Balakrishna

Designation:

Principal Secretary, industries Government of Kerala

 

 

Name :

Mr. P. N. Wahal

Designation :

Head – Secretarial and Company Secretary

 

 

Name :

Mr. P. Prabakaran

Designation :

Additional Chief Secretary Finance Government of Kerala

 

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

AS ON 31.12.2010

 

Category of Shareholder

Total No. of Shares

% of total No. of Shares

 

 

 

(A) Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(1) Indian

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifIndividuals / Hindu Undivided Family

5,330,791

1.06

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifBodies Corporate

193,329,721

38.36

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifSub Total

198,660,512

39.41

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(2) Foreign

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifIndividuals (Non-Residents Individuals / Foreign Individuals)

1,977,000

0.39

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifSub Total

1,977,000

0.39

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

200,637,512

39.81

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(1) Institutions

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifMutual Funds / UTI

42,843,757

8.50

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifFinancial Institutions / Banks

1,819,485

0.36

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifCentral Government / State Government(s)

10,000,000

1.98

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifInsurance Companies

2,710,801

0.54

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifForeign Institutional Investors

128,715,701

25.54

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifSub Total

186,089,744

36.92

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(2) Non-Institutions

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifBodies Corporate

46,065,677

9.14

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifIndividuals

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifIndividual shareholders holding nominal share capital up to Rs. 0.100 million

65,745,138

13.04

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifIndividual shareholders holding nominal share capital in excess of Rs. 0.100 million

898,050

0.18

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifAny Others (Specify)

4,588,649

0.91

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifForeign Corporate Bodies

3,500

-

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifNon Resident Indians

3,764,549

0.75

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifForeign Nationals

5,500

-

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifTrusts

815,100

0.16

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifSub Total

117,297,514

23.27

Total Public shareholding (B)

303,387,258

60.19

Total (A)+(B)

504,024,770

100.00

(C) Shares held by Custodians and against which Depository Receipts have been issued

-

-

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(1) Promoter and Promoter Group

-

-

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(2) Public

-

-

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifSub Total

-

-

Total (A)+(B)+(C)

504,024,770

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing of Automobile Tyres, Automobile Tubes, Automobile Flaps and Camel Black/Rethreading Materials.

 

 

Products :

ITC CODE NO.:

Tyres

Flaps

Tubes

Passenger/Jeep

40111000

 

40131001

Bus/Lorries

40112000

40129004

40131002

Off the Road

40119901

 

40139003

Tractor

40119902

 

40139004

 

  • Truck
  • Light Truck
  • Passenger Car
  • Farm

 

 

Exports:

 

Countries :

  • Middle East
  • Pakistan
  • Africa and South East Asia

 

 

Imports: 

 

Countries :

  • Germany
  • Singapore
  • U.K

 

PRODUCTION STATUS (As on 31.03.2010)

 

Particulars

Unit

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Automobile Tyres

Nos.

13153934

10528299

Automobile Tubes

Nos.

-

8177119

Automobile Flaps

Nos.

-

4523482

Alloy Wheels – Traded

Nos.

-

6167

Camel Back/ Pre-cured Tread Rubber

Nos.

344256

195899

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

5257 Approximately

 

 

Bankers :

  • State Bank of India
  • State Bank of Mysore
  • State Bank of Patiala
  • Union Bank of India
  • BMP Paribas
  • Bank of India
  • Canara Bank
  • Punjab National Bank
  • ICICI Bank Limited
  • IDBI Bank Limited
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • State Bank of Travancore
  • Axis Bank
  • Yes Bank
  • Dhanalakshmi Bank

 

 

Facilities :

Secured Loans :

 

As on 31.03.2010

Rs. in Millions

As on 31.03.2009

Rs. in Millions

Debentures

 

 

1,250 -11.50 % Non Convertible Debentures of Rs.1.000 millions

1250.000

1250.000

Term Loans

 

 

From International Finance Corporation :

 

 

Foreign Currency

89.310

178.620

Rupee Loan

107.170

214.340

From Banks:

 

 

ECB from BMP Paribas, Singapore

732.750

732.750

ECB I from Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore

934.270

1001.000

 ECB II from Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore

933.300

0.000

Buyers Credit from Standard Chartered Bank

415.420

0.000

Industrial Development Bank of India

1460.000

0.000

State Bank of India

0.000

250.000

Dhanalakshmi Bank

500.000

0.000

Yes Bank

1000.000

0.000

From Institutions:

 

 

 Bharat Earthmovers Limited (BEML)

816.100

500.000

G E Capital Services India

0.000

45.000

Other Loans:

 

 

Banks – Cash Credit

144.360

32.760

Deferred Payment Credit

338.290

362.390

Sales Tax Loan

38.490

57.020

Total

8759.460

4623.880

 

Unsecured Loans :

 

As on 31.03.2010

Rs. in Millions

As on 31.03.2009

Rs. in Millions

Commercial Paper

1250.000

1000.000

Buyers credit from Deutsche Bank

20.160

0.000

Short term Loans

1300.000

1331.270

Total

2570.160

2331.270

 

NOTES: SECURED LOANS

1. Loan from International Finance Corporation is secured by :

• A pari passu first charge along with other lenders on the Company's land at Perambra in Kerala, at village Limda in Gujarat and at Oragadam and Mathur village in Tamil Nadu, together with the Factory Buildings, Plant and Machinery and Equipments, both present and future.

• A first and fixed charge on the Company's land and premises situated at Gurgaon, Haryana, together with all existing and future buildings, erections and structures.

• A pari passu first charge on all the movable assets except current assets of the Company.

• A pari passu second charge along with Loan from Standard Chartered Bank on all the current assets of the Company.

2. Loan from BMP Paribas is secured by:

• A pari passu first charge along with other lenders by way of mortgage on the Company's land at village Limda in Gujarat, at Perambra in Kerala and at Oragadam and Mathur Village in Tamil Nadu together with the factory Buildings, Plant and Machinery and equipments, both present and future.

• A pari passu first charge along with other lenders by way of hypothecation over all the movable assets of the Company, both present and future (except stocks and book debts).

3. Loan from Standard Chartered Bank is secured by:

• A pari passu first charge along with other lenders by way of mortgage on the Company's land at village Limda in Gujarat, at Perambra in Kerala and at Village Oragadam and Mathur, Tamil Nadu together with the factory Building, Plant and Machinery and equipments both present and future.

• A pari passu first charge along with other lenders by way of hypothecation over all the movable assets of the Company, both present and future (except stocks and book debts); and

• A pari passu second charge along with Loan from International Finance Corporation by way of hypothecation over all the current assets of the Company.

4. Loan from BEML is secured by :

• A charge to be created by way of hypothecation on the assets at Village Limda in Gujarat acquired out of the proceeds of loan taken from BEML.

5. 1,250 11.50% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures of Rs 1 Million each aggregating to Rs 1,250 Million subscribed by Life Insurance Corporation of India is secured by a pari passu first charge along with other lenders created by way of mortgage on the Company's.Land and Premises at Perambra in Kerala and at Village Limda in Gujarat together with the factory buildings, Plant and machinery and Equipments, both present and future.

6. Loan from IDBI Bank is secured by;

• A pari passu first charge along with other lenders created by way of mortgage on the Company's land at Perambra in Kerala and at Oragadam and Mathur Village in Tamil Nadu together with the Factory Buildings, Plant and Machinery and equipments both present and future. A pari passu first charge along with other lenders is to be created by way of mortgage on the Company's land at Village Limda in Gujarat. The charge creation is under process.

• A pari passu first charge along with other lenders by way of hypothecation over all the movable assets of the Company , both present and future (except stocks and book debts).

7. Loan from Yes Bank:

• A pari passu first charge along with other lenders to be created by way of mortgage on the Company's land at Village Limda in Gujarat, at Perambra in Kerala and at Oragadam and Mathur Village in Tamil Nadu, together with the factory Buildings, Plant and Machinery and equipments both present and future. The Charge creation is under process.

• A pari passu first charge along with other lenders by way of hypothecation over all the movable assets of the Company, both present and future (except stocks and book debts).

8. Loan from Standard Chartered Bank (Second Loan):

• A pari passu first charge along with other lenders to be created by way of mortgage on the Company's land at Village Limda in Gujarat, at Perambra in Kerala and at Oragadam and Mathur Village in Tamil Nadu together with the factory Buildings, Plant and

Machinery and equipments, both present and future. The Charge creation is under process.

• A pari passu first charge along with other lenders to be created by way of hypothecation over all the movable assets of the Company,

both present and future (except stocks and book debts). The Charge creation is under process.

9. Loan from Dhanalakshmi Bank:

• A pari passu first charge along with other lenders to be created by way of mortgage on the Company's land at Village Limda in Gujarat, at Perambra in Kerala and at Oragadam and Mathur Village in Tamil Nadu together with the factory Buildings, Plant and Machinery and equipments both present and future. The Charge creation is under process.

• A pari passu first charge along with other lenders by way of hypothecation over all the movable assets of the Company, both present and future (except stocks and book debts).

10. Cash Credits and Guarantees from Banks are secured by Hypothecation of Raw materials, Work-in-Process, Stocks, Stores and Book Debts ranking in priority to the charge created in respect of the IFC Loan and loan from Standard Chartered Bank, and also by a second charge on the Company's land at Perambra in Kerala and at Village Limda in Gujarat, together with the Factory Buildings, Plant and Machinery and Equipments, both present and future.

11. Deferred payment credit is secured by specific assets purchased under the scheme and include Rs 27.51 Million (Rs 24.11 Million) repayable within one year.

12. The Company had availed interest free Sales Tax Loan from the Gujarat State Government amounting to Rs 112.61 Million. This loan is secured by a pari passu charge on the entire fixed assets of the Company, both present and future situated at Village Limda in Gujarat.

 

The said loan is repayable in six equal annual installments on the expiry of 14 years from the commencement of commercial production, May 31,2006. Accordingly, a sum of Rs 18.53 Million (Rs 18.53 Million) was paid during the year and a similar amount is repayable within one year.

13. Secured Loans include Rs 729.11 Million (Rs 576.74 Million) repayable within one year.

14. Maximum amount outstanding on Commercial papers at any time during the year is Rs 2,220 Million (Rs 2,250 Million).

 

Banking Relations :

-

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Deloitte Haskins and Sells

Chartered Accountants

 

 

Joint Venture Company :

Michelin Apollo Tyres Private Limited

 

 

Memberships :

Confederation of Indian Industry

 

 

Associates :

·         Apollo International Limited (AIL)

·         Encorp E Services Limited

·         UFO Moviez India Limited

·         Landmark Farms and Housing (Private) Limited

·         Sunlife Tradelinks (Private) Limited

·         Travel Tracks Limited

·         Classic Auto Tubes Limited (CATL)

·         PTL Enterprises Limited (PTL)

·         National Tyre Services, Zimbabwe

·         Pressurite (Pty) Limited, South Africa

·         Apollo Finance Limited

·         Artemis Medicare Services Limited

·         Artemis Health Sciences Limited

·         Apollo Automotive Tyres

 

 

Subsidiaries :

  • Apollo (Mauritius) Holdings Private limited (AMHPL)
  • Apollo (South Africa) Holdings Pty Limited (ASHPL) (Subsidiary through AMHPL)
  • Apollo Tyres South Africa (Pty) Limited (ATSA) (Previously Dunlop Tyres International (Pty) 
  • (DTIPL)) (Subsidiary through ASHPL)
  • Dunlop Africa Marketing (UK) Limited(DAMUK) (Subsidiary through ATSA)
  • Dunlop Zimbabwe (Private) Limited (DZL) (Subsidiary through DAMUK)
  • Radun Investments (Private) Limited (Subsidiary through DAMUK)
  • AFS Mining (Private) Limited (Subsidiary through DZL)
  • Apollo Tyres (Cyprus) Private Limited ( ATCPL) (Subsidiary through AMHPL)
  • Apollo Tyres AG (ATAG), Switzerland (Subsidiary through ATCPL)
  • Apollo Tyres GmbH, (AT GmbH), Germany (Subsidiary through AT AG)
  • Apollo Tyres Zrt.fAT ZRT), Hungary (Subsidiary through AT AG)
  • Apollo Tyres Pte Limited ( AT PL), Singapore (Subsidiary through AMHPL)
  • Apollo Tyres (Nigeria) Limited (Subsidiary through AMHPL)
  • Apollo Tyres Co-Operatief UA (Apollo Coop),
  • The Netherlands (Subsidiary through AMHPL)
  • Pollock and Aitken (Pty) Limited (Subsidiary through ATSA)
  • Apollo Vredestein BV-AVBV (Previously Vredestein Banden BV), The Netherlands (Subsidiary through Apollo Coop)
  • Vredestein GmbH
  • Vredestein Norge A S
  • Vredestein UK Limited
  • NV Vredestein SA
  • Vredestein GesmbH
  • Vredestein Schweiz AG
  • Vredestein Deck AB
  • Vredestein Italia Sri
  • Vredestein Iberica SA
  • Vredestein Tyres North America Inc
  • Vredestein Kft
  • Vredestein Polska Sp Z o.o
  • Vredestein Bekleding
  • Vredestein Consulting BV
  • Finlo BV
  • Vredestein Marketing BV
  • Vredestein Marketing Agentur BV and Company KG

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on 31.03.2010

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

730000000

Equity Shares

Re.1/- Each

Rs.730.000 millions

200000

Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares

Rs.100/- Each

Rs. 20.000 Millions

 

Total

 

Rs.750.000 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

504024770

Equity Shares

Re.1/- Each

Rs.504.020 Millions

 

Add Forfeited Shares

 

Rs. 0.070 Million

 

Total

 

Rs. 504.090 Millions

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

31.03.2008

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

504.090

504.090

488.510

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

45.650

3] Reserves & Surplus

16761.870

13053.040

11799.990

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

17265.960

13557.130

12334.150

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

8759.460

4623.880

2231.450

2] Unsecured Loans

2570.160

2331.270

2375.060

TOTAL BORROWING

11329.620

6955.150

4606.510

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

1974.510

1560.670

1412.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

30570.090

22072.950

18352.660

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

16102.250

11433.360

9709.960

Capital work-in-progress

5360.440

2814.090

944.080

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

5593.760

2974.480

3027.130

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

5527.280

4170.470

5132.910

 

Sundry Debtors

1375.430

872.840

1551.330

 

Cash & Bank Balances

2588.280

3405.980

2658.530

 

Other Current Assets

44.180

5.030

128.390

 

Loans & Advances

2629.480
1952.690
1786.840

Total Current Assets

12164.650
10407.010
11258.000

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Sundry Creditors

5810.800

4242.830

 

 

Other Current Liabilities

1095.800
358.390
5658.250

 

Provisions

1744.410
956.280
930.850

Total Current Liabilities

8651.010
5557.500
6589.100

Net Current Assets

3513.640
4849.510
4668.900

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

1.510

2.590

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

30570.090

22072.950

18352.660

 

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

31.03.2008

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Income

50365.610

40704.410

36939.270

 

 

Other Income

111.830

112.470

92.230

 

 

TOTAL                                     (A)

50477.440

40816.880

37031.500

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Manufacturing and Other Expenses

42754.970

37190.870

32851.260

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Work in Process and Finished Goods

(226.760)

265.860

(552.740)

 

 

TOTAL                                     (B)

42528.210

37456.730

32298.520

 

 

 

 

 

Less

PROFIT BEFORE INTEREST, TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION (A-B)     (C)

7949.230

3360.150

4732.980

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES                                    (D)

739.460

668.430

520.410

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION (C-D)                                       (E)

7209.770

2691.720

4212.570

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                     (F)

1227.820

980.070

878.100

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX (E-F)                              (G)

5981.950

1711.650

3334.470

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                  (H)

1832.070

630.470

1141.440

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX (G-H)                                (I)

4149.880

1081.180

2193.030

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

3245.330

2992.010

NA

 

 

 

 

 

Less

APPROPRIATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

General Reserve

1000.000

500.00

NA

 

 

Debenture Redemption Reserve

62.500

62.50

NA

 

 

Proposed Dividend

378.020

226.810

NA

 

 

Dividend Tax

62.780

38.55

NA

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

5891.910

3245.330

2992.010

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

Export Earnings

3135.720

2483.840

 

 

Sale of Fixed Assets

2.520

19.430

 

 

TOTAL EARNINGS

3138.240

2503.270

940.240

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

12426.540

10328.930

7274.010

 

 

Stores & Spares

78.200

107.500

40.180

 

 

Capital Goods

3666.400

1086.110

204.440

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

16171.140

11522.540

7518.630

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

8.23

2.15

4.66

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2010

(1st Quarter)

30.09.2010

(2nd Quarter)

31.12.2010

(3rd Quarter)

Net Sales

11212.670

11756.050

14321.120

Total Expenditure

10043.930

10541.170

12830.220

PBIDT (Excl OI)

1168.740

1214.880

1490.900

Other Income

6.560

57.560

31.040

Operating Profit

1175.300

1272.440

1521.940

Interest

258.900

361.980

434.440

Exceptional Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

PBDT

916.400

910.460

1087.500

Depreciation

341.350

376.710

367.440

Profit Before Tax

575.050

533.750

720.060

Tax

169.000

160.200

179.070

Provisions and contingencies

0.000

0.000

0.000

Profit After Tax

406.050

373.550

540.990

Extraordinary Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

Prior Period Expenses

0.000

0.000

0.000

Other Adjustments

0.000

0.000

0.000

Net Profit

406.050

373.550

540.990

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

31.03.2008

PAT / Total Income

(%)

8.22

2.65

5.92

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

11.88

4.21

9.03

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

21.16

7.84

15.90

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.36

0.13

0.27

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

1.16

0.92

0.91

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

1.41

1.87

1.71

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

LITIGATION:

 

Case Details

Special Civil Application/6473/2008

Case Status

Pending

Pending Date

07/09/2009

Petitoner Name

Harmendrasingh Inderjitsingh Sehgal

Respondent Name

Apollo Tyres Limited

Petitoner Advocate

Mr. Tushar L. Sheth

Respondent Advocate

Mr. Kiran C. Raval

 

HISTORY:

Subject is the tyre manufacturing company in India. They are engaged in manufacturing automobile tyres and tubes. They are having their manufacturing facilities at Trichur in Kerala and Vadodara in Gujarat. They are the first Indian tyre company to launch exclusive branded outlets for truck tyres and also the first Indian company to introduce radial tyres for the farm category. The company was incorporated on September 28, 1972. They started their production in the year 1977 at Perambra in Kerala. In the year 1991, the company commissioned their second plant at Limda in Gujarat. In the year 1995, they acquired Premier Tyres at Kalamassery in Kerala. In the year 1996, exclusive tubes plant commissioned in Ranjangoan in Maharashtra and in the year 2000, they established exclusive radial capacity in Limda. On Novermber 17, 2003, the company entered into an strategic alliance Michelin, France for setting up a joint venture company namely Michelin Subject Private Limited for producing dual branded truck and bus radial tyres in India. In the year 2004, they produced India's first H-speed rated tubeless passenger car radial tyres. Also they increased the production capacity of Automobile Tyres and Automobiles Tubes by 1283560 Nos and 414000 Nos respectively and in the next year, they further increased the production capacity by 1466432 Nos and 1567200 Nos respectively. During the year 2005-06, the company incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary company, Apollo (Mauritius) Holdings Private Limited in Mauritius and they also formed Apollo Automotive Tyres Limited and Apollo Radial Tyres Limited as wholly owned subsidiaries of the company. In the same year, PTL Enterprises Limited ceased to be a subsidiary company. Also, the company realigned their relationship with Michelin and exited from the joint venture company Michelin Subject (Private) Limited The company increased the production capacity of Automobiles Tyres and Automobile Tubes by 1045632 Nos and 1379360 Nos respectively during the year 2005-06 and they further increased the production capacity by 888340 Nos and 218440 Nos during the next year. During the year 2007-08, they increased the production capacity of Automobile Tyres by 836620 Nos. Thus the total capacity for Automobile Tyres and Automobile Tubes increased to 9659232 Nos and 6741000 Nos. On April 21, 2006, the company acquired Dunlop Tyres International (Pty) Limited, South Africa. During the year 2006-07, they increased the manufacturing capacity of Camel Back/Pre Cured Tread Rubber by 217000 Nos to 220000 Nos and in the next year they further increased to 248040 Nos. The company incorporated Subject AG, Switzerland as a wholly owned subsidiary with effect for July 4, 2007. Also, two subsidiaries namely Apollo Automotive Tyres Limited and Apollo Radical Tyres Limited have been desubsidiarized with effect from December 21 2007. The company is in the process of setting up of a greenfield plant for the manufacture of radial tyres in Hungary with the estimated cost of Rs 12000 million. They are also in the process of setting up a manufacturing facility for production of bias OTR tyres at Limda plant with the production capacity of 10 MT/day. The company has commenced the project activities of setting up a manufacturing base for production of 3.5 million passenger car tyres per year at Oragadam in Tamilnadu. In May 2008, the company opened their first full-services branded commercial vehicle tyre outlet called Apollo Trust in Salem, Tamilnadu. In September 2008, Subject launches XT-100K which is a cross-ply tyres designed for unmatched performances.

 

 

 

 

MARKET OVERVIEW

India

 

Highlight of the Indian market was resurgence of a strong demand, both in the OEM and replacement segments. In the key economic performance driven segment of commercial vehicle tyres, demand from original equipment manufacturers picked up in the last two quarters of the year after a relatively slow first half. Truck sales registered a growth of .15% while passenger cars grew by 21% as compared to the previous year.

 

Export volumes witnessed a decline, primarily because of an unforeseen surge in domestic demand and the need to service this segment, and partly because of the export markets recovering at a relatively slower pace. The Indian tyre industry was definitely back to operating at its full capacity in 2009-10.

 

Raw material prices remained stable at a reasonably comfortable level in the first half. This, coupled with a healthy demand, enabled the industry to achieve operating margins upward of 12% for the first time in the last five years. However, towards the end of the financial year, natural rubber touched an all time high at- Rs 150/   kg. Increasing demand from China and India and reduction in supply from Malaysia and Thailand due to internal disturbances, contributed towards the sky high prices of natural rubber. Crude prices spiraled northwards as well, reaching a high of approximately $82 per barrel in March 2010.

 

To combat the rising cost of raw materials, some of the manufacturers were forced to undertake price hikes, spread across the 3rd and 4th quarters. A robust demand provided support externally, while upping internal efficiencies further countered rising costs. While the antidumping duty imposed on truck-bus radial tyres from China and Thailand favoured the industry, the increase in excise duty by 2%, post the Union Budget, impacted   profitability in the 4th quarter. All of this resulted in margins declining in the second half vis-a-vis the first half.

 

Going forward, the inverted duty structure (imported natural rubber attracting twice the duty of a tyre) staying the way it is, further price hikes would be needed to come to the rescue of the industry, in the face of an even steeper rise in raw material costs.

 

Europe

The European market, Apollo's most recent domestic market after it acquired Vredestein Banden BV in May 2009, now renamed as Apollo Vredestein BV, was plagued with excess capacities in the 1st and 2nd quarters with a sharp drop in demand, particularly from original equipment manufacturers. However, the second half saw relatively better performance with an upward demand swing, especially in the winter tyre segment due to the cold wave across Europe. The year saw plant shutdowns in Western Europe by global majors moving to more cost competitive manufacturing mix taking in view the economic environment.

 

The improvement in performance was aided largely by raw material prices remaining stable for the better part of the year. Simultaneously, there were no price revisions undertaken, which further contributed to a stable and secure sentiment being built in the market. However, in the months to come, price increases seem to be unavoidable, due to the spurt in raw material prices.

 

South Africa

Of the three domestic markets the South African economy was the worst affected by the previous year's global slowdown. After trying to find its feet in the first two quarters of the year, the final two quarters showed some signs of recovery with a positive GDP growth.

 

Slowdown in demand had forced manufacturers to limit production in the first half, but since January 2010 all local manufacturers are producing to their full capacity; encouraged by a strong demand for passenger car and truck tyres in both the domestic and export markets. Tyre imports fell, due to a perception that the local currency might be devaluated overnight. However, the Rand continued to remain strong through to the end of the year.

 

Going forward, the challenge lies in successfully overcoming the raw material price volatility.

 

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENTS

 

India

 

The Indian tyre industry is dominated by five major players-Apollo Tyres, Birla, Ceat, J KTyre and MRF-who continue to account for a substantial part of the industry's Rs. 260 billion turnover. These big five are present in all

product segments, except for two wheelers, where only Ceat and MRF sell.

 

Over the year, Birla Tyres has emerged as a significant player in the truck segment. In FY08 Birla had upped its capacity in this segment and has been steadily gaining market share since then.

 

Multinationals like Bridgestone and Goodyear Tyres though present, continue to exist as smaller players. Bridgestone, which has till now focused solely on passenger car radials, continues to be a market leader in this segment. Taking the import route through Thail and China, players like Michelin and Hankook have also found a footing in the replacement market to some extent.

 

Quite unlike the global tyre industry, which is dominated by passenger car radial sales, the Indian tyre industry's 75% of the turnover can be accounted for by commercial vehicle tyres. Having said that, passenger car radials retain their slot as the fastest growing segment. Yet another point of difference between India and the world is the extent of radialisation in the commercial vehicle segment. While globally it is around 65%, in India, radials in commercial vehicles hovers around the 10% mark, which till two years back was at around 5%.

 

As original equipment manufacturers make a move towards embracing radial tyres for their commercial vehicles, radialisation in the truck segment is slowly gaining ground. Keeping these factors in view, radialisation levels in the commercial, vehicle segment are expected to be anywhere between 25-30% in the next 3 years.

 

In anticipation of the next big radialisation wave, most manufacturers have either installed capacities or announced plans of doing the same, including Apollo, Birla, MRF, Bridgestone, J K Tyre and Michelin. Similarly, considering strong demand forecast in the passenger car segment, manufacturers across the board are making investments to maximise capacities.

 

Another key factor for the industry is imports of truck tyres from China. The Indian Government's move to curb truck radial imports in FY09 by introducing a licensing requirement resulted in lower imports in the first half of

FY10. In another move, the Government imposed an antidumping duty on imports of truck radials from China and

Thailand, in February 2010, which will be effective for the next five years and subject to an annual review. Antidumping  duty on truck cross ply tyres from China is already effective. The Governmental intervention is expected to secure the interests of the domestic players from unfaircompetition.

 

Europe

 

The European tyre market pie is divided between five major players, namely, Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Dunlop, Michelin and Pirelli, which account for nearly 85% of the turnover. Close on the heels of the big five is Hankook with its new facility in Hungary.

 

Car sales once again looked up with a jump of nearly 11% in FY10, with year end sales volumes almost reaching their pre-slowdown March 2008 levels. Though low, offtake of tyres by original equipment manufacturers and in the truck and agriculture segment, meant that the industry was left with lower margins for the better part of the financial year. The agriculture tyre segment saw a drop of 20% compared to FY09, even as all tyre sales to the automotive manufacturers came to a near standstill and the replacement market was hit severely by the global economic crisis.

 

The European passenger car market figures, as calculated by European Rubber Manufacturer's Conference, show total sales of about 200 million tyres for FY10 - a marginal increase, largely attributable to good sales in the 4th quarter due to a bull run in winter tyre sales. Another factor aiding passenger car tyre sales was the narrowing gap between the premium, mid and budget range, resulting in an increased preference for premium tyres from customers.

 

However, it must be remembered that the European market does not offer much scope for growth except in certain niche segments. An annual growth in the total market size is not a very regular feature.

 

Going forward, the new European tyre legislation is likely to have a huge and lasting impact on new product developments - introduction of labelling, covering factors like rolling resistance, wet grip and noise, will ensure that all manufacturers work towards inclusion of more ecofriendly products in their portfolio. All major players are

already focusing on going green and working on issues related to the use of environment friendly raw materials

and various aspects of sustainable development.

 

South Africa

 

Four tyre manufacturers-Apollo, Bridgestone Firestone, Continental and Goodyear - sell nearly 70% of the tyres in

the country; while the remaining 30% is imported by independent manufacturers or these four.

 

While Bridgestone Firestone produces truck-bus tyres under the Firestone brand in South Africa, Bridgestone branded products are imported from Japan. Other brands  like Hankook, Kumho, Michelin, Pirelli, Toyo and Yokohama are also available in the market through importers or company sales offices.

 

Since 2006 local industry associations have been pleading for an anti-dumping legislation on tyres made in China; so far they haven't been successful. Chinese tyres are by far the largest imports in the industry across all segments, be it passenger car, truck-bus or off-the-road tyres.

 

The Waste Tyre Regulation - embodied within the Environment Conservation Act - came into effect on June 30, 2009. The collection and disposal of waste tyres in South Africa is expected to commence during the latter part of FY11, focusing on passenger car, light and heavy commercial vehicle tyres extending to off-the-road and  other tyre categories over the next 5 years. Under this, all tyre producers have to register with the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) and submit, or register with, an existing Waste Tyre Management Plan. The Regulation, which is expected to impact all manufacturers, seeks to ensure disposal of waste tyres in a manner which does not pollute or disturb the environment in the country.

 

SEGMENT WISE PERFORMANCE

India

 

Fy 10 was a landmark year for Apollo Tyres' India Operations which achieved a new benchmark by registering a sales turnover to the tune of Rs 50,3 billion, boosted by robust demand in both commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle segments. The company recorded a healthy growth of about 24% in overall sales value over FY09. Category wise this translates to a growth of 16% in heavy commercial vehicles, 26% >r> passenger car, 18% in

light commercial vehicles in volume terms, while maintaining sales volumes in tractor rear tyres.

 

There were two new additions to the passenger vehicle bouquet - Amazer 3G and Amazer 3G Maxx - a new range of tubeless radials in the budget segment, which is growing rapidly. These tyres offer a host of benefits like

longer life, extra grip and reduced rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency.

 

In the commercial vehicle tyre segment, Apollo was able to maintain its market share and leadership in the critical

truck-bus segment. The goal is to further strengthen leadership in the cross ply segment, while leading the radialisation of commercial vehicle tyres in India. Growth in the original equipment manufacturers' category remained consistent and Apollo added new OEMs to its bouquet, supplying tyres to the Chevrolet Beat, Hyundai i20, Volkswagen Polo, Ford Figo, Mitsubishi Pajero, Mahindra Arjun tractors, Tata Sumo Grande and the Indigo Manza.

 

In India, Apollo is a market leader in the truck-bus and light truck tyre segment with a market share of 27% and 28% respectively, in volume terms,

 

Europe

 

Apollo Vredestein BV primarily manufactures high performance passenger car tyres and has a production capacity of 5.5 million tyres every year. For FY10, around 92% of the revenue was generated from the replacement segment while the original equipment manufacturers comprised the remaining 8%. In the passenger car tyre category which constituted 84% of the revenues, the largest contribution came from winter (32%) and summer tyres (28%).

 

South Africa

 

FY10 would probably rank amongst one of the worst years for the South African tyre industry. This coupled with the introduction of the National Credit Act in 2006 in South Africa made trading conditions for the automotive industry even tougher, with tightness in credit availability.

 

Apollo Tyres South Africa has shown remarkable growth despite such volatile conditions and has made considerable inroads into the market share of its competitors. The key individual market shares of product segments read as: passenger car 22%, light commercial vehicle at 16% and heavy commercial vehicle at 19%.

 

The highest growth, over last year, was observed in the passenger car segment which saw as much as 10% growth in volumes whilst the total growth was around 6.3%. This can be largely attributed to the effective after sales service provided by the company and the change in brand perception post the rebranding of Dunlop Zones. An astute marketing strategy also translated into cultivation of trust within large truck-bus customers, who satisfied with the prompt and efficient after sales service, repeated purchases.

 

The highest revenue came from the passenger car tyres category, followed by the truck-bus segment.

 

OUTLOOK

 

Across Apollo's three domestic markets, the outlook largely looks positive.

 

Backed by a rising demand, India Operations hopes to better its landmark performance of FY10. With the Chennai facility commencing production, some supplyend concerns would finally be laid to rest.

 

The biggest challenge comes from rising raw material costs, especially natural rubber and crude, and the inverted duty structure. Price hikes are an option, but are definitely not a solution. Passing on high production costs may not always be possible in a market where the largest revenue base - the commercial vehicle segment – is neither cash-rich, nor has proper access to credit. However, with continuous improvement in internal efficiencies and cost-competitive production, India is set for a flying start.

 

Apollo Vredestein BV had a good run mainly because the European passenger car tyre replacement market was

not affected in the recession, while an extreme winter season actually helped sales of the season's tyres. Going

forward, the sales are expected to improve further. Apollo Vredestein BV is also gearing up to introduce the Apollo brand in Europe in FY11.

 

For Europe Operations too, fast increasing raw material prices are an area of concern and could force tyre manufacturers to undertake a price hike. On an average, the tyre sell out prices in Europe are expected to increase in the second half of FY11.

 

South Africa Operations is riding on a number of initiatives which revolve around brand promotion and product  improvements in the truck-bus category which have led to record sales, investments in manufacturing units to expand capacities across product lines, including passenger car, light truck, truck-bus radial tyres, exploring export destinations in other African and South American countries.

 

A key change going forward would be in the area of human resources, in compliance with local laws of equity at the workplace. Apollo Tyres South Africa has achieved level 7 on the BBBEE (Broad Base Black Economic Empowerment) and is gunning to achieve level 5 in the medium term.

 

In adherence to the Waste Tyre Regulation, Apollo Tyres South Africa, a key contributor to the Regulation, will be

required to submit monthly sales data to external accountants for the purpose of determining the monthly Green Fee charge, and recovering this cost by way of invoicing to domestic customers. This is expected to provide a relatively permanent solution to the tyre disposal issue.

 

In view of the above, the South African Operations too appear to be on the right track with potential for considerable growth in the years to come.

 

OPERATIONS

During the financial year ended March 31, 2010, the Company has scaled new heights and set benchmarks in terms of sales and profitability. The Net Sales of India Operations increased from Rs 40,704 millions during the previous year to Rs 50,366 millions in the year, registering a growth of 23.7%.

 

Operating Profit, before interest and depreciation, amounted to Rs 7,950 millions as against Rs 3,360 millions during the previous year. Net Profit, after providing for interest, depreciation and tax amounted to Rs 4,150 millions as against Rs 1,081 millions during the previous year, registering an increase of 284%.

 

The amount available for appropriations, including surplus from previous year amounted to Rs 7,395 millions. Surplus of Rs 5,892 millions has been carried forward to the Balance Sheet after providing for Dividend of Rs 378 millions, Dividend Tax of Rs 63 millions, Debenture Redemption Reserve worth Rs 62 millions and General Reserve of Rs 1,000 millions.

 

The consolidated figures of sales from operations in India, South Africa and Europe (post the recent acquisition of Apollo  Vredestein BV based out of the Netherlands), amounted to Rs 81,207 millions and Net Profit, after providing for interest, depreciation and tax amounted to Rs 6,534 millions record ing a growth of63%insalesand369%in Net Profit respectively.

 

On a consolidated level, the break up of revenues across the three geographies is as follows: India 62%, Europe 24% and South Africa 14%.

 

The Company has recorded commendable growth during the year. Consistency across operations has strengthened Apollo's position as a leading global tyre manufacturing organisation headquartered in India.

 

 

PRODUCTION

During the year, the Company has achieved 19.4 % growth in production tonnage by registering production of 326,739 MT as against 273,575 MT in the previous year.           

 

BUY BACK OF SHARES

 

The Board of Directors at the meeting held on March 19, 2009 had approved buy back of equity shares at a price not exceeding Rs 25 per share upto an amount not exceeding Rs 1220 millions, representing approximately 10% of the Company's paid up equity share capital and free reserves as per last audited accounts.

 

The Company could not buy back any shares because of the run-up in the market price of the Company's shares immediately after the commencement of buy back beyond Rs 25 per share i.e. maximum price fixed for buy back. Therefore, the Company closed its buy-back offer on the due date for the closure i.e. March 18, 2010.

 

RAW MATERIALS

Natural Rubber continued its upward trend during the year as the prices moved from a level of Rs 100/kg in June, 2009 to Rs 140/kg in December, 2009. It recorded a new peak of around Rs 150/kg in March, 2010. The demand and supply gap in the India industry widened to 1,00,000 MT due to production shortfall and increased demand on the back of economic recovery. Natural Rubber imports continue to attract customs duty of 20% as against 10% duty on tyres. The production in Malaysia and Indonesia has been lower due to erratic weather conditions and the has also been impacted by the unrest in Thailand. International prices reached their all time high of US$ 3.5/kg.

 

Crude oil remained steady in the band of US$ 70-80/barrel but crude-based raw materials, like synthetic rubber, carbon black, and nylon tyre cord fabric, remained firm due to adverse demand-supply gap caused by plant shutdowns in highcost countries and revival of demand from emerging economies.

 

The anti-dumping duty continued on nylon tyre cord fabric and rubber chemicals while during the year, anti-dumping duty was imposed on carbon black imported from Australia, China, Russia and Thailand. The Company continued its approach of developing cost effective sources, renewed focus on global sourcing and vendor relationship management, while working capital management remained an area of focus throughout the year.

 

DOMESTIC MARKETING

 

The year has been a record year for the Company with the demand increasing in both the commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle tyre categories. India Operations achieved a new benchmark in sales turnover at Rs 50 billion. During the year, the company recorded a very healthy growth of 23.7% in overall sales value over the previous year. Seen category wise this translates to a number growth of 16% in heavy commercial vehicles, 26% in passenger car radials, 18% in light commercial vehicles, and maintaining sales volumes in tractor rear.

 

The triumvirate of their marketing strategy, namely, Product Leadership, Customer Intimacy, and Operations Excellence, were pursued even more vigorously to create better differentiators in the market and gain consumer preference and market share.

 

In the realm of passenger vehicle tyres, the year was witness to the launch of a new range of tubeless radials in the economy segment with the introduction of Amazer 36 and Amazer 3G Maxx. A new advertising and communication campaign was released on television with the central creative thought on Apollo tubeless radials The Road is a Friend.'

 

Branded tyre outlets 'Apollo Zones' are also extending their footprint across major cities in the country and being very well received by their business partners who are coming forward to participate under this programme. The Zones, which display Apollo's high-performance, technology-driven tyres and alloy wheels in a friendly and interactive fashion, are aimed at capturing the customers' share of mind and heart. Their unique appeal lies in the visual dispaly, an in-store experience which promises comfort, convenience and best-in-class service.

 

In the area of commercial vehicles tyres, the Company was able to gain market share and further consolidate its

leadership position in truck-bus tyres. their priority is to maintain the dominant leadership position in cross ply tyres, whilst leading radialisation in India. Apollo Tyres, in association with CV magazine, also announced the first set of dedicated awards for the commercial vehicle segment in India - Apollo CV Awards 2010. These awards recognise the best fleets in India and are aimed at creating engagement value with commercial customers.

 

India has emerged as a major OEM hub for passenger car tyres in view of a strong domestic market and also as a competitive export base with heavy order booking by Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors. their growth in the OE segment has also been consistent and we have now started supply ing tyres to the Chevrolet Beat, Hyundai 120, Volkswagen Polo, Ford Figo, Tata Sumo Grande and Indigo Manza, in addition to the vast number of existing models where Apollo is a force to reckon with.

 

Truly 2009-10 has concluded on a resounding note for the Company and the spirit remains unstoppable as ever.

 

EXPORTS

 

The demand outlook in international markets saw a revival at the start of year 2009-10, from the lows of the previous year's closing. The severe dip in all-around demand had put considerable strain in despatches out of India, however the Company's exports ended on a satisfactory note.

 

Exports of passenger car radial tyres continued to be the highest amongst the Indian tyre producers. The exports of truck and bus tyres were better than the previous year, though enhanced focus on exploiting surging demand in the domestic market led to controlled despatches for exports.

 

On the marketing front, efforts were made for enhancing brand Apollo, across geographies, by conducting successful programmes like Apollo Vista, Safe Drive and technical training sessions for tyre specialists and dealers.

 

The year also witnessed the coming together of high-performing business partners for two conclaves - one in China for the passenger car radial partners and the other in India for the truck and bus tyre partners, where they were felicitated and their bonds with Apollo strengthened further.

 

EXPANSION PROGRAMME/FUTURE OUTLOOK

 

State of the art radial facility at Chennai went on stream as per schedule. After the initial trial production, in September 2009, regular marketable production of passenger car radials (PCR) commenced on March 11, 2010. Whereas on successful completion of trial production of truck-bus radials (TBR) in March 2010, their regular marketable production commenced onMayll,2010. Further expansion of TBR and PCR capacity is in progress to meet projected market requirements.

 

Cross ply and radial farm tyre capacity augmentation was done in Perambra thereby increasing the plant capacity by approximately 48,000 units/year in rear tractor and 34,000 units/year in front tractor on an annualised basis.

 

ACQUISITION OF VREDESTEIN BANDEN BV, NETHERLANDS

 

On May 15 2009, the Company completed its second international acquisition of Vredestein Banden BV, an European tyre manufacturing Company, headquartered in the Netherlands, with a production capacity of 5.5 million tyres per annum, thus taking another step towards realising its goal of becoming a global player. The acquisition was done through a Special Purpose Vehicle and was funded through internal accruals and external debt.

 

The acquisition has benefited the Company by providing access to the high-end passenger car radial technology and a well-established distribution network for entry into Europe. The acquisition would also benefit their combined operations through reduced raw material costs as a result of consolidated purchase and access to cost competitive manufacturing base in the future. The integration efforts have started and the Company has finalised its plan of launching the brand "Apollo" tyres in Europe.

 

These integration initiatives will favourably position the Company for growth and improved profitability in the coming years.

 

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

 

During the year , Apollo (Mauritius) Holdings Private Limited, the Company's subsidiary has incorporated Apollo Tyres Co-operatief U.A. w.e.f. May 1, 2009 and Apollo Tyres (Cyprus) Private Limited w.e.f August 14, 2009 as its wholly owned subsidiaries.

Apollo Tyres Co-operatief U.A acquired Vredestein Banden BV, a company based in the Netherlands w.e.f. May 15, 2009 along with its various subsidiaries, which are primarily marketing and sales offices, in Europe. The name of Vredestein Banden BV was subsequently changed to Apollo Vredestein BV in order to synergise the corporate name with Apollo Group.

 

Apollo Tyres South Africa (Pty.) Limited, the Company's subsidiary, has acquired Pollock and Aitken (Pty) Limited, a Company owning property in Durban, on February 8, 2010 from the old Dunlop Staff Provident Fund, which went into voluntary liquidation.

 

For operational purposes, the Board has made certain restructuring changes in respect of the following subsidiaries:

 

- The shares of Apollo Tyres AG (Switzerland) held by Apollo Tyres Limited have been transferred in favour of Apollo Tyres (Cyprus) Private, Limited as on 31.3.2010.

 

- Apollo Tyres Zrt (Hungary), a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Tyres AG (Switzerland) has applied for reduction of capital and voluntary dissolution during the year. The reduction of capital was approved vide order of the Court dated January 4, 2010.

 

Apollo Tyres GmbH (Germany), a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Tyres AG (Switzerland) has been merged with Vredestein GmbH (Germany). The merger has been registered on April 7, 2010 effective from October 1, 2009.

 

FIXED ASSETS:

 

  • Land
  • Leasehold Land
  • Buildings
  • Plant and Machinery
  • Electrical Installation
  • Furniture, Fixtures and Office Equipments
  • Vehicles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 31.12.2010

 (Rs. In Millions)

Particulars

31.12.2010

Quarter Ended

31.12.2010

Nine Months  Ended

Income

 

 

a) Net Sales / Income from Operations

14319.840

37288.560

b) Other Operating Income

1.280

1.280

Total Operating Income

14321.120

37289.840

 

 

 

Expenditure

 

 

(a) (Increase)/decrease in Stock in Trade

(1896.630)

(3960.140)

(b) Consumption of Raw Materials

11295.840

28294.310

(c) Purchase of Traded Goods

526.290

1119.430

(d) Employees Cost

779.040

2321.850

(e) Depreciation

367.440

1085.500

(f) Other Expenditure

2125.680

5639.870

Total Expenditure

13197.660

34500.820

Profit / (Loss) From Operations before other Income Interest & Exceptional Items

1123.460

2789.020

Other Income

31.040

95.160

Profit/(Loss) before Interest and Exceptional items

1154.500

2884.180

Interest

434.440

1055.320

Profit / (Loss) after interest before Exceptional items

720.060

1828.860

Exceptional Items

--

--

Profit before Tax

720.060

1828.860

Tax Expenses

179.070

508.270

Net Profit after tax

540.990

1320.590

Paid Up Equity Share Capital ( Face Value of the share Rs.1/- each)

504.090

504.090

Reserves (Excluding Revaluation Reserves)

--

--

 

 

 

Earning per share

 

 

Basic EPS before and extraordinary Items

1.07

2.62

Diluted EPS before and extraordinary Items

1.07

2.62

Public Share Holding

 

Number of Shares

303387258

303387255

Percentage of Shareholding

60.19%

60.19%

Promoters and Promoter group Shareholding

 

 

a) Pledged / Encumbered

 

- Number of Shares

15000000

15000000

- Percentage of share (as a % of the total shareholding of promoter and promoter group)

7.48%

7.48%

- Percentage of shares(as a % of the total share capital of the company)

2.98%

2.98%

b) Non-encumbered

 

- Number of Shares

185637512

185637512

- Percentage of Share (as a % of the total shareholding of promoter and promoter group)

92.52%

92.52%

 - Percentage of Share (as a % of the total share capital of the company)

36.83%

36.83%

 

WEBSITE DETAILS:

 

PROFILE:

 

Subject is a high-performance company and the leading Indian tyre manufacturer. Head quartered in Gurgaon, a corporate-hub in the National Capital Region of India, Apollo is a young, ambitious and dynamic organisation, which takes pride in its unique identity. Registered as a company in 1976, Apollo is built around the core principles of creating stakeholder value through reliability in its products and dependability in its relationships.

Apollo’s present strength and market dynamism steps from its early years of strife in establishing itself as a tyre manufacturer within the closed Indian economy. Over two decades, Apollo worked on a portfolio of products, tuned to customer needs and an array of innovative marketing initiatives to establish itself as a leader in its home market. Some of these include segmenting customers by their load and mileage requirements, running tyre loyalty programmes, establishing customer contact programmes which resulted in better health and driving habits, introducing India’s first farm radials and India’s first range of high-speed tubeless passenger car tyres.


For the first time, in 2006 Apollo ventured outside India in its quest to test itself outside its home comforts. Apollo acquired Dunlop Tyres International Pty Limited in South Africa (since renamed as Apollo Tyres South Africa Pty Limited) and Zimbabwe, taking on southern Africa as the second domestic market. The company holds brand rights for the Dunlop brand across 30 African countries.


In 2009, Apollo acquired Vredestein Banden B V in the Netherlands, and thereby adding Europe as its third crucial market.


The company currently produces the entire range of automotive tyres for ultra and high speed passenger cars, truck and bus, farm, Off-The-Road, industrial and specialty applications like mining, retreaded tyres and retreading material. These are produced across Apollo’s eight manufacturing locations in India, Netherlands and Southern Africa. A ninth facility is currently under construction in southern India, and is expected to commence production towards the end of 2009. The major brands produced across these locations are: Apollo, Dunlop, Kaizen, Maloya, Regal and Vredestein.


In the three domestic markets of India, Southern Africa and Europe, Apollo operates through a network of branded, exclusive or multi-product outlets. In South Africa the branded outlets are called Dunlop Zones, while in India they are variously named Apollo Tyre World (for commercial vehicles) and Apollo Radial World (for passenger cars). Exports out of these three key manufacturing locations reach over 70 destinations across the world, with key comprising Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South-East Asia.


For Subject, offering the right product to the right customer is essential. Special efforts are made to understand customer needs and segment the market accordingly. After which, products are developed for niche applications within a larger category to enable the company to provide efficient, fuel and cost-saving products to each customer segment. Innovation has always been an integral part of the Apollo way of doing business, this applies as much to product development and marketing as to how the company as a whole is focused on challenging existing boundaries.


An integral part of the Subject world is its community involvement and giving programmes directly related to its business. In India, the focus has always been on finding ways to ensure a direct benefits to customer groups. For the commercial vehicle community the company runs extensive HIV-AIDS awareness and prevention programmes and has established Health Care Clinics across the country to cater to the community’s health needs. For passenger car customers the focus is on cultivating Safe Driving habits. Across its manufacturing locations, the key initiatives revolve around health and education programmes.


Apollo is one of the largest corporate investors in developing sporting talent through its Mission 2018, which is focused on nurturing and training youngsters in the sport of tennis to enable an Indian to win a Singles Grand Slam Championship by the year 2018.

 

Press Release:

 

Apollo Tyres fights adverse conditions

Continues revenue growth story, profits impacted by rubber cost push

 

The Board of Directors of Apollo Tyres Limited approved the company’s unaudited financial results for the 2nd quarter and the first 6 months of the financial year 2010-11. Of particular concern to the Board is the spiraling prices of natural rubber to current all-time highs, which have sharply impacted the Indian Operations. The Board appreciated the efforts of the management and employees in maintaining the overall growth trend, overcoming the difficulties of a lock-out in one plant in India and a general tyre industry and port strike in South Africa, alongside escalating rubber prices.

 

Half Yearly Performance Highlights

FY2010-11 (April-September) vs FY2009-10

 

• Net sales at Rs 37.7 billion (Rs 37700 millions) from Rs 36.8 billion (Rs 36810 millions)

• Operating profit at Rs 3.8 billion (Rs 3880 millions) from nearly Rs 5 billion (Rs 4980 millions)

• Net profit at Rs 1.2 billion (Rs 1270 millions) from Rs 2 billion (Rs 2030 millions) the previous year

 

Quarterly Performance Highlights

Quarter 2 FY2010-11 (July-September) vs Quarter 2 FY2009-10

 

• Net sales at Rs 19.5 billion (Rs 19490 millions) from Rs 20 billion (Rs 20460 millions)

• Operating profit at Rs 1.86 billion (Rs 1860 millions) from nearly Rs 2.9 billion (Rs 2900 millions)

• Net profit at Rs 532 million (Rs 530 millions) from Rs 1.3 billion (Rs 1290 millions) in the previous year

 

Commenting on the results, Onkar S Kanwar, Chairman, Apollo Tyres Limited, said, “It’s been a very difficult 6 months managing the unprecedented rise in natural rubber prices. Unfortunately even when international natural rubber prices were significantly lower than Indian prices, we were unable to import in large quantities due to the duty policy of the government. We have had no option but to pass on price increases to our customers, though it is impossible to pass on a near 50% increase in the course of one year. Natural rubber constitutes 60% of our raw material costs, and if I look at the November to November period, natural rubber was at Rs 76/kg in November 2008, Rs 113 in November 2009 (a 14% rise) and is at Rs 192 now –- an increase of nearly 70% in a single year and 150% in 2 years! This has affected all aspects of our operation.” Chairman Onkar Kanwar added: “I do hope the Government will look at some measure to check speculation, as well as bring down the unreal duty structure we have. With no action over so many years, despite understanding the plight of the Indian tyre industry, even an optimistic person like me is forced to consider greater investments outside India, rather than at home.”

 


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.44.04

UK Pound

1

Rs.72.40

Euro

1

Rs.63.40

 


 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

7

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

7

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

9

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

9

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

9

--LEVERAGE

1~10

8

--RESERVES

1~10

9

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

9

--MARGINS

-5~5

-

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

73

 

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

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

-

NB

                                       New Business

 

-

 

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