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MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

21.04.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

RELIANCE BROADCAST NETWORK LIMITED (w.e.f. June 17, 2010)

 

 

Formerly Known As :

RELIANCE MEDIA WORLD LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

401, 4th Floor, Infiniti, Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri (West), Mumbai – 400 053, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.09.2010

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

27.12.2005

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-158355

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L64200MH2005PLC158355

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUMR19417G

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AADCR1885L

 

 

Legal Form :

Public limited liability company. The shares of the company are listed on Stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Broadcasting of Satellite Channels

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba (44)

 

RATING

STATUS

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

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

Satisfactory

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 9853000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a part of Reliance Group, India. It is a well established and reputed company having satisfactory track. There appears some accumulated losses recorded by the company. However, networth appears to be satisfactory. Trade relations are reported as fair. Business is active. Payments are reported to be usually correct and as per commitments.

 

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

 

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

 

 

INFORMATION DECLINED BY

 

Name :

Mr. Gururajaj Rao

Designation :

Company Secretary, Manager and Finance Controller

Contact No.:

91-22-30689444

Date :

19.04.2011

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

401, 4th Floor, Infiniti, Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri (West), Mumbai – 400 053, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-30689444

Fax No.:

91-22-39888927

E-Mail :

shilpa.sethi@big927fm.com

Website :

www.reliancebroadcast.com

 

 

Head Office :

H-Block, 1st Floor, Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge Centre, Navi Mumbai - 400 710, Maharashtra, India

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

As on 30.09.2010

 

Name :

Mr. Gautam Doshi

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rajesh Sawhney

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Anil Sekhri

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Darius Jehangir Kakalia

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Pradeep Shah

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Prasoon Joshi

Designation :

Director

 

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Gururajaj Rao

Designation :

Company Secretary, Manager and Finance Controller

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

As on 31.03.2011

 

Category of Shareholders

 

No. of Shares

Percentage of holding

(A) Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group

 

 

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

 

 

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

50,747,997

63.87

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

50,747,997

63.87

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

 

 

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

50,747,997

63.87

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

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

 

 

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

33,050

0.04

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

441,994

0.56

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

475,044

0.60

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

 

 

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

11,563,928

14.55

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

8,101,754

10.20

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

8,359,125

10.52

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

203,322

0.26

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifNRIs/OCBs

203,225

0.26

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

97

-

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

28,228,129

35.53

Total Public shareholding (B)

28,703,173

36.13

Total (A)+(B)

79,451,170

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)

79,451,170

-

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Broadcasting of Satellite Channels

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

832 (Approximately)

 

 

Bankers :

  • Yes Bank Limited, 9th Floor, Nehru Centre, Discovery of India, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400 018, Maharashtra, India
  • HDFC Bank Limited

 

 

Facilities :

Unsecured Loans

30.09.2010

Rs. In Millions

31.03.2010

Rs. In Millions

Short Term Loans from Body Corporates

[Repayable On Demand]

[Includes interest accrued Rs.254.384 millions (Previous Year: Rs.256.115 millions)]

3041.259

3065.617

Total

3041.259

3065.617

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Chaturvedi and Shah

Chartered Accountants

Address :

714-715 Tulsiani Chambers, 212 Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Subsidiaries :

Reliance Television Private Limited (w.e.f. 16 August, 2010)

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on 30.09.2010

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

150000000

Equity Shares

Rs.5/- each

Rs.750.000 millions

100000000

Preference Shares

Rs.5/- each

Rs.500.000 millions

 

Total

 

Rs.1250.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

79451170

Equity Shares

Rs.5/- each

Rs.397.256 millions

 

 

 

 

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

01.04.2010 to 30.09.2010

(6 Months)

01.04.2009 to 31.03.2010

(12 Months)

01.04.2009 to 31.03.2009

(12 Months)

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

397.256

230.631

10.550

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

4096.852

1440.174

104.606

4] (Accumulated Losses)

(2030.763)

(1736.590)

0.000

NETWORTH

2463.345

(65.785)

115.156

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

0.000

0.000

0.000

2] Unsecured Loans

3041.259

3065.617

0.000

TOTAL BORROWING

3041.259

3065.617

0.000

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

5504.604

2999.832

115.156

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

2249.024

2420.013

0.069

Capital work-in-progress (Including Capital Advances)

83.352

65.917

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

10.000

0.000

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

36.401

3.423

0.000

 

Sundry Debtors

657.034

705.255

0.000

 

Cash & Bank Balances

2605.179
120.978
118.503

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

799.500
523.157
14.970

Total Current Assets

4098.114
1352.813

133.473

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Sundry Creditors

715.129

558.895

0.065

 

Other Current Liabilities

190.505
252.957
17.523

 

Provisions

30.252
27.059
0.798

Total Current Liabilities

935.886
838.911

18.386

Net Current Assets

3162.228
513.902
115.087

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

5504.604

2999.832

115.156

 

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

01.04.2010 to 30.09.2010

(6 Months)

01.04.2009 to 31.03.2010

(12 Months)

01.04.2009 to 31.03.2009

(12 Months)

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Service Revenue and Other Operating Income

1084.387

1807.247

0.000

 

 

Other Income

20.691

40.662

11.132

 

 

TOTAL                                     (A)

1105.078

1847.909

11.132

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Direct Costs

489.548

787.836

0.174

 

 

Personnel Costs

261.573

450.074

 

 

 

Other Operating and General Administrative Expenses

329.867

731.629

 

 

 

Amortisation

83.563

166.001

 

 

 

TOTAL                                     (B)

1164.551

2135.540

0.174

 

 

 

 

 

Less

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

(59.473)

(287.631)

10.958

 

 

 

 

 

Less

INTEREST & FINANCIAL EXPENSES               (D)

135.443

275.434

1.628

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

(194.916)

(563.065)

9.330

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION                                                  (F)

99.066

198.202

0.016

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX (E-F)                              (G)

(293.982)

(761.267)

9.314

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                  (H)

0.191

0.000

3.215

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX (G-H)                                (I)

(294.173)

(761.267)

6.099

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

--

--

8.057

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

(294.173)

(761.267)

14.156

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

Sale of Airtime

--

4.135

NA

 

 

Event Income

--

1.175

NA

 

TOTAL EARNINGS

--

5.310

NA

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Goods

--

0.199

NA

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

--

0.199

NA

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

(6.35)

(24.90)

2.89

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

01.04.2010 to 30.09.2010

(6 Months)

01.04.2009 to 31.03.2010

(12 Months)

01.04.2009 to 31.03.2009

(12 Months)

PAT / Total Income

(%)

(26.62)
(41.20)
54.78

 

 

 
 
 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

(27.11)
(42.12)
83.66

 

 

 
 
 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

(4.63)
(20.18)
6.97

 

 

 
 
 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

(0.12)
11.57
0.08

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

1.61

(59.35)

0.15

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

4.38

1.61

7.25

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Details of Sundry Creditors:

 

Particulars

 

30.09.2010

(Rs. in millions)

31.03.2010

(Rs. in millions)

31.03.2009

(Rs. in millions)

Sundry Creditors for Goods and Services

715.129

558.895

0.065

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

Registered office of the company has been shifted from H-Block, 1st Floor, Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City, Thane Belapur Road, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India to the present address w.e.f. 30.06.2009

 

HISTORY:

 
Subject is a multi-media conglomerate with play across radio, television, out of home and live entertainment. It is part of the Reliance ADA Group and specializes in creating and executing integrated solutions for brands. 
 
The Company was originally incorporated as Reliance Unicom Limited on December 27, 2005 under the Companies Act, 1956 with CIN U64200MH2005PLC158355.
 
October 6, 2006 
- Change of object clause by replacement of Main Objects of the Company to undertake Radio Business.
 
October 6, 2006 
- Change of Name Form Reliance Unicom Limited to Big Radio Limited.
  
April 25, 2007 
- Equity share of the face value of Rs. 10/- each fully paid up was divided into equity share of Rs. 5/- each fully paid up. Increase in Authorised Share Capital from Rs.0.500 million divided into 50,000 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each to Rs.10.550 millions comprising of 21,10,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 5/- each.
 
September 18, 2007
 - Change of Name Form Big Radio Limited to Reliance Unicom Limited.
 
July 17, 2009
- Increase in Authorised Share Capital from Rs.10.550 millions divided into 21,10,000 Equity Shares of Rs.5/- each to Rs.1000.000 millions comprising of 10,00,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs.5/- each and 10,00,00,000 Preference Shares of Rs. 5/- each.
 
July 22, 2009
- Change of Name from Reliance Unicom Limited to Reliance Media World Limited.
 
2010
- Reliance Media World Limited's radio division BIG 92.7 FM has entered into a partnership with India's largest telecom VAS provider, OnMobile Global Limited, to launch the radio experience on the mobile platform.
 
- Reliance World, in association with robo.in, a division of ThinkLABS, announced the launch of Robocamp.
 
- The name of the Company has been changed from Reliance Media World Limited to Reliance Broadcast Network Limited with effect from June 17, 2010
 
- Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group-company, Subject has entered into a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) with US-based CBS Corp to own and operate TV channels.
 
- Subject has successfully completed its final negotiations with CBS Studios Inc (CBS), a division of CBS Corporation and executed the Joint Venture Agreement in connection with owning and /or, operating, marketing and promoting a portfolio of primary linear pre-programmed television channels in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Maldives and Pakistan.
 
- BIG CBS announces launch of the first of its three channels with BIG CBS Prime
 
- Reliance Broadcast Network's Big Digital Launches India's first ever talk Internet Radio 'Big Net Radio.
 
- Reliance Broadcast Network and CBS Studios International announce the launch of the JV's first English Entertainment Channel in India.
 
2011
 
 - Reliance Broadcast titled 92.7 Big FM announces its official radio partnership for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.
 
- RBNL's 92.7 BIG FM inks strategic sales and marketing alliance with Bhutan's HIGH FM.
 
-  Subject, STAR India and Indian Music Academy join hands to launch India's biggest music.
 
 - Reliance Broadcast Network and CBS Studios International's 2nd Channel, BIG CBS Love to go on air from March 21st.

 

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

 

The Financial Results covered and forming part of this Report include 6 month period from April 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010.

 

As such the Accounts for the period ended September 30, 2010 shall not be strictly comparable with that of the previous year/s.

 

The total income from operations of the Company for the year ended September 30, 2010 (6 months) was higher at Rs.1084.387 millions recording an increase of 20% over the previous period on an annualized basis. Other income was Rs.20.691 millions.

 

The operating profit i.e. Profit before Depreciation Interest and Tax of the Company for the year ended September 30, 2010 was Rs.24.090 millions. The overall net loss of the Company was Rs.294.173 millions primarily on account of depreciation and amortization of Rs.182.628 millions and interest cost of Rs.135.443 millions.

 

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

 

The Company is one of India’s leading media companies, with one of the largest FM radio broadcasting networks in India and a presence in the out-of-home (“OOH”) media, experiential marketing and digital marketing businesses. They have also recently launched their television operations. The Company operates under the brands 92.7BIG FM, BIG Street, BIG Live, BIG Digital and Big CBS.

 

As of September 30, 2010, the Company was ranked second amongst FM radio networks in India in terms of number of listeners.

 

The Company has created the following Intellectual Properties in the period: BIG Bangla Music Awards, BIG Kannada Music Awards, BIG Marathi Music Awards, BIG Punjabi Music Awards, BIG Ugadi Music Awards, Asli No.1, Gujarati Entertainment Awards and Oriya Entertainment Awards. This series of India’s first regional televised music awards – BIG Music Awards - across Marathi, Kannada and Punjabi garnered top ratings, beating all GEC channels.

 

The Company has also entered the television broadcasting segment during the period and successfully launched BIG CBS Prime in November 2010 under BIG CBS Networks Private Limited, a Joint Venture between their Wholly Owned Subsidiary and CBS Studios, USA.

 

PREFERENTIAL ALLOTMENT

 

The Company has on September 30, 2010, made allotment of 1,29,50,000 equity shares of Rs.5/- each fully paid up to various investors and 2,03,75,000 equity shares of Rs. 5/- each fully paid up to the Promoter Group, at a price of Rs. 85/- (including a premium of Rs. 80/-) per equity share pursuant to the special resolution passed by the shareholders at their Extraordinary General Meeting held on September 25, 2010.

 

Consequent to the aforesaid allotment, the paid up capital of the Company stands increased to Rs.397.256 millions comprising of 79,451,170 equity shares of Rs. 5/- each fully paid up.

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

Forward looking statements:

 

The financial statements have been prepared in compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 1956 and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in India. However, readers are cautioned that this discussion may contain “forward looking statements” by subject (formerly Reliance Media World Limited) that are not historical in nature. These forward looking statements, which may include statements relating to future results of operations, financial condition, business prospects, plans and objectives are based on the current belief, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections of the directors and management of subject about the business, industry and markets in which subject operates. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond subject’s control and difficult to predict, that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements.

 

Such statements are not, and should not be construed, as a representation as to future performance or achievements of subject. In particular, such statements should not be regarded as a projection of future performance of subject. It should be noted that the actual performance or achievements of  subject may vary significantly from such statements.

 

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENTS

 

Global Economic Overview:

Global economic activity in the second half of 2010 turned out to be stronger than earlier expectations. However, the uneven pace of growth across regions and uncertainty about the durability of recovery in the advanced economies persist. The positive sentiments arising from the growth momentum in major advanced economies was neutralized by the persistence of high unemployment and downside risks from weak housing markets and unfinished deleveraging. The combination of developments resulted in additional policy stimulus. While in the US the second dose of quantitative easing (QE2) was followed up with extension of fiscal stimulus, other advanced economies faced a difficult choice between delaying fiscal exit to support growth on the one hand and early exit to contain the sovereign debt concerns on the other. The risk of sovereign debt crisis spreading from the Euro-zone periphery has resurfaced in recent months.

 

Emerging Market Economies (EMEs), which had recovered ahead of the advanced economies, exhibited robust growth momentum driven by domestic demand. Inflation and overheating risks have, however, prompted monetary tightening at varied pace. Commodity prices also firmed up, largely reflecting easy liquidity conditions in advanced economies, as well as growing demand pressures in EMEs. The asymmetry in monetary and liquidity conditions between the advanced and the emerging economies and the imbalance in their growth outlook have led to larger capital inflows to EMEs. The familiar policy challenges of asset price inflation and upward pressure on exchange rates have re-emerged. A number of EMEs resorted to soft capital controls and exchange market intervention to limit the adverse impact of excess capital inflows on their economies.

 

Indian Economic Overview:

The services sector has been at the forefront of the rapid growth in the Indian economy.

 

As per the Central Statistical Organization (CSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation:

 

• Trade, hotels, transport and communication grew 12.2 %in April-June 2010 over the corresponding quarter from a year earlier

 

• Similarly, financing, insurance, real estate and business services grew at 8 %in the first-quarter of 2010-11

 

• Community, social and personal services grew by 6.7 % during April-June 2010-11.

 

India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded at the rate of 9.2% in 2010-11 as compared to the growth of 7.4% in 2009-10. Overall growth in industrial output was 10.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) in October 2010. The growth in the industrial sector is expected to increase at 9.4% in 2010-11, as compared to 9.2% in 2009-10. According to a survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and ASCON, around 50 segments (out of 127) in the manufacturing sector grew by 39% , entering the ‘excellent growth’ category, during April-December 2010-11 compared to 29 sectors (22.9 %) in April-December 2009 which shows a marked improvement.

 

Also, services sector is projected to expand by 10% as compared to 8.6 % last year, led by the trade and transport segment. The major turnaround is expected from the agriculture and allied sector, which is being projected to grow by 5.7 % in 2010-11.

 

Indian Media and Entertainment Industry overview:

The Indian radio industry has a strong growth potential, if mechanisms and policies are put in place to provide it with appropriate support. India, with its diverse regional influences, is in a prime position to take advantage of the growth potential of this segment. With privatization gathering momentum, the increased number of private radio channels across the country is likely to transform commercial radio from an urban phenomenon to a national one, as has been the case with satellite television.

 

The media spends comprises of spends on films, television, print, radio, music, animation and VFX, Gaming, internet and outdoor.

 

Segment-wise Break up of E and M Industry (2014)

 

The size of the OOH industry was around Rs.12.5 billion in 2009 and is projected to reach Rs. 21 billion in 2014. Its share in the total ad pie is expected to go down marginally to 5.6% in 2014. The industry which showed the highest dip in 2009 is set to rebound owing to introduction of new measurement tools and higher proliferation of digital screens which helps in increasing user interactivity.

 

OOH is moving towards digitization, with more and more OOH screens being updated to LED or digital sign boards. It is estimated that there are over 6000- 6500 screens. These digital sign boards can be updated remotely depending on the changing customer needs. Moreover, they are considered to be far more engaging with the customers and give more flexibility to the advertisers to interact with the customers. The digital OOH advertising it is expected to excel with more players getting into interactive forms of OOH media.

 

The report expects the radio industry to grow at a CAGR of 12.2 % by the year 2014 and reach a size of Rs.16000.000 millions. Key drivers of this growth include increase in the number of radio stations in Phase 3, expected regulatory reforms that are likely to improve profitability and stimulate foreign investments, enhancement of current measurement systems and growth in locally targeted advertising.

 

Event management industry also called the Live entertainment industry, on which subject is now enlarging focus by its Experiential Marketing team BIG LIVE, is largely fragmented but is purported to be growing on a fast track. The revenue from this segment is classified under BTL category.

 

This industry has an enormous growth potential riding on the increasing importance of Tier II and Tier III cities and rural India consumers and in the advertiser’s inability to reach them through mass media due to limited media reach and or poor media measurability. Subject has launched BIG Rural to cater to these media needs which works under the Experiential Marketing arm BIG LIVE.

 

The outlook on the growth of the Indian media and entertainment industry is fairly optimistic based on the following growth drivers:

 

Overall economic growth and continued development of the Indian economy clubbed with India’s favorable demographic profile. The growth of the Indian economy leading to increased income levels over the last few years has resulted in the availability of greater amounts of disposable income. There has been change in the consumption trends in the FMCG, Telecom, Auto, BFSI, Education and Retail Sectors thereby making the situation gainful for the many media segments including radio, OOH, television, niche broadcasting, magazines and internet.

 

The outlook on the growth of the Indian media and entertainment industry is fairly optimistic based on the growth drivers like growth in advertising spends as firms increase advertising outlay to reach their target audiences, increased penetration of media vehicles translating to higher advertising spends and higher consumption of media products. The wider availability of digital distribution platforms to effectively monetize content and expanding international markets for Indian content also contribute to the same.

 

Regionalisation is likely to be one of the significant factors driving growth with growing increase in literacy, consumption and disposable incomes in Tier 2 and 3 cities. Advertisers are also increasing focus on rural markets due to the saturation of urban markets.

 

Convergence and impact of the new media like IPTV, online newspapers and magazines, podcasts, Wi-max, new video formats, internet streaming etc will benefit media players. Advertisers are looking at multiple delivery platforms for content to break through the clutter in existing platforms. The new media devices would lead to emergence of new models for advertisement and subscription.

 

About Subject:

 

Subject is part of the Reliance ADA Group. One of India’s youngest media houses, it has grown at a steady pace and is reckoned today amongst India’s leading media businesses. Subject currently has play in the spaces of Radio, Experiential Marketing, Out of Home and Digital and specializes in creating and executing integrated solutions for clients, across the country. Its latest business venture marks the Reliance ADA Groups entry into television, through its 50:50 JV with America’s leading media house, CBS Corporation.

 

92.7 BIG FM - the radio brand pioneered the spread of FM entertainment with the launch of its 45 station network, reaching out to over 200 million Indians; BIG Live – the experiential marketing wing of the Company covers activations, events, intellectual properties and rural marketing; BIG Street – in the business of out of home media; and BIG Digital – an initiative in the digital space offering Content and digital marketing solutions. BIG CBS– the television foray of the Group will see the launch of 3 English entertainment channels in India. With subject’s multi-media presence and an integrated sales offering, combined with the content muscle of CBS Corporation, BIG CBS stands make a significant impact in India’s burgeoning television industry. All these business verticals come together to offer a truly integrated solution to clients having built significant multi-media capabilities.

 

Key Performance Indicators of FY ended 30th September, 2010 over same period previous year:

 

• A 18 % market share makes BIG FM one of the largest media / radio players in the country

 

• Retail revenues have seen a healthy growth of 15 %

 

• Inventory utilization in tier II and III cities experienced over 65% growth while utilization in tier I grew by 38%        

 

• Key stations like Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Agra, Aligarh, Mysore, Asansol, Jamshedpur, Ranchi and Jammu rated No.1 in audience ranking [IRS]

 

• A 59% increase in listenership as per RAM’s new Baseline study for Metro cities.

 

• Audience ranking showed growth by 5.9 % in listenership for BIG FM national [IRS]

 

• Growth in BIG Street’s revenues by 50%

 

Segment wise Analysis:

 

FM Radio Broadcasting:

92.7 Big FM

92.7 BIG FM is India’s largest radio network with reach of 45 radio stations. They cover over 1200 towns and more than 50000 villages. Their reach stands at over 3.6 crores listeners as per RAM and IRS 2010 Q3.

 

92.7 BIG FM leads in Bengaluru and Kolkata in the listenership. Most importantly, they deliver the highest reach across the five Metros i.e., (Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore). They are constrained by the regulations of Phase II bidding which does not allow acquisition of more than 1 frequency in one city and also places limit of 15 percent of available frequencies on pan-India basis. They will expand to more cities as and when these restrictions are lifted.

 

As per weekly RAM data released over the six months from April to September 2010, 92.7 Big FM has maintained consistent ranking in the 4 markets where the Radio Audience Measurement operates. It is the leader in Bangalore where it has held its #1 consistently, followed by Kolkata where it has maintained #2, after Radio Mirchi. Big FM has also gained ground in Mumbai where it has raced from #6 to #4 in recent months, However it is yet to establish itself in Delhi where it ranks at #6. Big FM has ensured constant innovation in its programming strategy such that the radio channels remains appealing to listeners. They have also been reaching out to their audiences through marketing campaigns and on ground tactical initiatives.

 

India has an estimated 180 million radio sets reaching 99 percent of the Indian population. In addition, it is estimated that 25 percent of the 500 million mobile subscribers in India have radio - enabled handsets leading to increased popularity. However, the presence of over 240 radio stations across 84 cities in India with minimal content differentiation has hampered the economics of radio broadcasting in India.

 

The Top 15 Exclusive Advertisers on BIG FM from April 2010 to January 2011 are as follows:-

 

• Torque Pharma

• Kesoram Industries Limited

• Rotomac Global Private Limited

• Shivek Labs

• Alchemist Limited

• Hayagrivas Silk House

• Bhawani Textiles

• Mankind Pharma Limited

• Agri Gold Organics Private Limited

• Kunnath Pharmaceutical

• Amara Raja Batteries Limited

• The Loot

• Shri Lakshmi Cotsyn Limited

• Fans On Stands Sports Private Limited

• Goldie Masale Private Limited

 

- Top 5 exclusive advertisers have contributed to over 85,000 sec per month across Metros from April ’10-Jan ’11, contributing to about 5% of inventory fi ll.

 

- Out of total 1468 advertisers on BIG (metros), 393 were exclusive advertisers i.e. 27% and they contributed to about 12% of inventory burn on BIG.

 

- Total 393 advertisers did exclusive campaign on BIG FM out of 5403 advertisers Radio i.e. 7% advertisers were exclusive on BIG FM.

 

- Exclusive advertisers burnt about 2% FCT on BIG FM of total Radio burn.

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

 

LINTAS TRUE Award 2007:Fastest reach build up by a media brand

 

New York Radio Festival 2007 and 2008 – BIG 92.7 FM was the only Indian Radio Station to win an award!

 

New York Radio Festival 2009 – 92.7 BIG FM was recognized for its entry being a finalist

 

• IRF – Promax Awards 2009 – Won over 15 awards in the last 2 years

 

RAPA Awards - Best Station Promo of BIG 92.7 FM” Hum Big Hai”

 

Cannes Lion Gold for Nokia Express activation in 2009

 

India Excellence in Radio Awards 2009: Won 10 awards (Radio -9 Awards BTL – 1 Award), the highest by a radio brand

 

Exchange4Media Radio Advertising Awards 2010 – 92.7 BIG FM won 2 awards

 

The revenues for Radio Broadcasting - for FY ended September 30, 2010 stood at Rs.793.700 millions.

 

Big Live - Experiential Marketing Arm: Big Live is in the business of creating and managing Ground Activations, Rural Activations, Multi Brand engagement IP Activation. Under the Big Live IP Property umbrella multi brand engagement has developed several IPs which include, Big Star Entertainment Awards, Regional Telivision Awards – Marathi, Telugu, Kanada and Bangla, Regional Entertainment Awards – Oriya, Gujarati, Regional Music Awards – Punjabi, Kanada, Bangla, Marathi and Telugu. Coming up is Big Star IMA awards which is the Music awards in association with Indian Music Academy and Star TV. This is the first of its kind Music awards wherein more than 2500 Musicians have sent in their Nominations.

 

Big LIVE - Activation provides promotions / solutions to clients across the nation, along with ‘On Air’ amplification. Some of the winning activations have been produced since inception. Few of the key activations done during the year are WagonR Smart Challenge (7 cities), Dabur Chawanprash School Champs (12 cities), Nokia 5800 – Xpress Music (Winner of Prestigious Cannes Award), NIIT – Hunt for the Network Kings (5 Metro), Good Year Long Drive 20 City Car Rally, Cadilla Sugar Free – Sampling at parks, Thums Up – Thunder Wheels License Hai Kya (13 Cities activity), Mountain Dew – Darr ke aage jeet hai, Goa Beach, Nestle Milky Bar School Activation (7 Cities), Coca Cola retail promotion across 700 outlets, COCA Cola FIFA activation, Nutrbar gym, corporate contact programme, Colors Khatron Ke Khiladi 6 city launch activation.

 

BIG Live - Events

Big Live Events is one stop solution for all innovative events’ requirements including Conceptualizing, Planning and Implementation of Corporate events, Live events, MICE and Special Events (Weddings, fairs). The clientele is from media companies, corporate houses, Banking, Financial Services, Insurance Sector and major consumer durable companies, Consulates and trade commissions etc. The event is taken on a turnkey basis with in house teams for servicing, creative and operations. Major Events executed during the year 2009-10 include Zee Nite Bangkok, MAMI Films Festival, Rehman Unplugged, Pushkar Mela, Sur Sangam Finale, Suraj Kund Mela 2010, Raavan Music launch in Yashraj studio and execution of Big Live IP events like BIG IMA Music Awards, TV Biggies across all markets, BIG STAR Entertainment awards etc. Keeping in mind the growing industry trends and client requirements, BIG LIVE- Events would be shifting the focus on developing large scale live entertainment event properties, that can be monetized through sponsorship, ticketing revenue and alternate revenues such as TV rights, merchandise, digital rights etc. BIG Live events would operate in the space of Multicity concerts of Indian/International artistes, large entertainment events like musicals/show. The end to end of these events would be undertaken by the BIG Live events team.

 

In a historic, collaboration between media conglomerate STAR India Private Limited their Company announced its alliance to offer India clutter breaking, pioneering and unique entertainment, never witnessed before! Marking the first of a slew of properties, from this alliance was the

 

‘BIG STAR Entertainment Awards’ India’s FIRST Entertainment awards that sought to create a unique platform which honors entertainers across genres viz. Movies, Music, Television and Sports. India’s first ever ‘people’s award’ – right from nominations to the final winners, The BIG STAR Entertainment Awards reached out to Indians across the country through each of the media platforms of both Companies, ensuring multiple touch points to audiences. It got a TVR rating of 5.78 which is the highest for any award in this season.

 

BIG STAR Entertainment Awards has been conceptualized by the Company’s experiential marketing arm, BIG LIVE. This is the first award platform that democratizes the awards platform by giving audiences the opportunity to nominate their favorites personalities in Movies, Music, Theatre and Sports in the award categories. Some of the USP’s

 

• For the first time ever, Entertainers being honored across platforms.

 

• An award where enter tainers and entertainment are judged by the people, no ‘Jury’, no ‘Experts’. Absolutely transparent.

 

• Celebrating Entertainers from the last decade as well as this year

 

• A holistic property supported by multi-media promotions across relevant markets pan India.

 

• A Grand Finale which will feature, the who’s who of the world of Entertainment.

 

The Big Star Entertainment Awards was promoted through a number of high-decibel marketing and BTL initiatives with a holistic approach, ranging from on-ground, off-ground, television, radio and digital activities. Audience opinion (through SMS and online voting) selected the nominees and winners across the categories.

 

The revenues for Experiential Marketing for FY ended September 30, 2010 stood at Rs.182.100 millions.

 

Rural Activations is reaching rural consumers through rural touch points like Mandis, Haat, Fairs and Festivals. It is capitalizing on the strength and reach of BIG FM across 52000 villages. It plans to tap the vast and under penetrated rural markets. The rural consumption in 2002 amounted to 4700000.000 millions, which is 60% of India’s consumption; a market with significant revenue potential. The focus is on providing Clients holistic solutions to their rural marketing requirements, reaching out to rural audiences through amplification on radio coupled with innovative on-ground activations.

 

Rural Activations is laying the foundation for a more evolved and urbanized rural India. With the existing 45 radio stations and 10 off site offices, they have the footprints at National Level. The rural plans can be integrated with the Radio and efficient monitoring is possible due to the large existing network.

 

OOH Business

The OOH industry has grown by 15.3% in the last 4 years with impetus given to infrastructure development, which has led to the emergence of new sites and retail media as key drivers for this growth. In the last two years, outdoor companies have started investing in basic infrastructure development in lieu of media rights to those properties in concurrence with local and municipal bodies. The OOH industry stood at Rs.17 billion in 2010 and grew by 36% from Rs. 12.5 billion in 2009 to form 7% of the total advertising pie.

 

BIG Street, the Out of Home media division was started in April 2008. BIG Street acquires Outdoor assets and marketing rights and markets them to various advertisers, advertising agencies and business retailers. BIG Street is committed to redefine OOH market through use of technology and product innovation. BIG Street identifies and acquires premium properties at reasonable prices. Their current portfolio consists of strategic, selective and high impact media like Delhi Metro Rail – Line II inside platform, Civil structures in DMRC Line II, Line II-Extension inside station, Line III inside station branding. Airoli – Pole Kiosks and Gantries, Mobile Vans at Hyderabad and Cochin, Gantries in Hyderabad and buses in Chandigarh and Haryana. Delhi Metro Line II remains their key contributing inventory (over 50% of the total OOH revenue for FY2009-10).

 

They also have exclusive marketing tie ups for 50 LED screens across Delhi.

 

BIG Street also added premium inventory on the prestigious Delhi Airport Metro Express thus enabling brands to reach out to Air Travelers in and out of Delhi.

 

In addition to the above they have commissioned street furniture inventory across more than 20 Kms. of Roads across Delhi 20 digtal information kiosks with 65 inch High Definition Advertising Screens across key stations of DMRC and the top malls in Delhi

 

In future the Company plans to focus on long term low risk high return PPP projects. They will go for scale through step by step approach. They will maximize marketing and sales strength for more exclusive marketing tie-ups. The revenues for Out Of Home business for Financial Year ended 30th September 2010 stood at Rs 89.600 millions.

 

Other Businesses

BIG Digital

BIG Digital, is the Company’s initiative in the digital space. BIG Digital creates and strengthens value propositions for internal and external customers while providing a surround of digital media integrations – including Content and Digital marketing services. With the vision to be the first port of recall for quality content deployed in a service-agnostic environment, BIG Digital offers integration across all GSM and CDMA operators across India through short code 55454.

 

Big Digital services the vast mobile and online consumer with innovative and exclusive, highly engaging content.

 

As a business it has great potential to grow exponentially and the way forward will see focus on digital IP content and content acquisitions. Given their lineage in music through their radio business 92.7 BIG FM, BIG Digital has the potential to leverage the music expertise and offer the mobile and online consumer an exclusive digital experience. They work closely with artists to create and market specific highly talented musicians from across India. The ability to use the power of the digital platform to reach out to a 700 million audience base showcases the potential that it has.

 

Going forward, they will see BIG Digital play an increasing role in the multi-media strength of subject.

 

BIG Digital, announced the launch of BIG Mobile Radio, the best ever radio experience on mobile, with IDEA Cellular, through its alliance with India’s largest telecom VAS provider, OnMobile Global Limited This strategic alliance allows 92.7 BIG FM enhanced reach to the 65 million rich consumer base of IDEA Cellular across India. Leveraging its expertise in audio content through its programming in local languages across its 45 station network, BIG FM offers the service on 557557 on IDEA, Tata Docomo, BSNL and Reliance in 9 languages including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu and Malayalam and will soon add more languages taking the total count of language options to 17. In addition to the rich content, the USP of this offering is its ad-free stream and its interactive programming; ensuring listeners get true value for money. This service allows users to listen to their favorite programmed channels regardless of their location. For example, a Tamil listener in Mumbai will be able to listen to native-language programming on BIG Mobile Radio at the dial of the number.

 

BIG Digital also helped in augmenting the revenues of the Radio Broadcasting Segment via SMS short code and key word income. The revenues from digital - for FY ended September 30, 2010 stood at Rs 14.100 millions.

 

BIG CBS Networks Private Limited (BIG CBS) - Television:

Subject and CBS Studios International, a division of CBS Corporation, announced their equally owned joint venture – BIG CBS Networks Private Limited. This venture has the programming rights to launch three new television channels in English entertainment space and customized for the Indian market. Out of the three channels, one channel viz. BIG CBS PRIME was launched on 29th November 2010. The second channel called BIG CBS LOVE will be launched in March 2011 and the third channel viz. BIG CBS SPARK is scheduled to be launched in April 2011. These are Category creators, and will serve to offer to the Indian viewers a different perspective of how TV is watched. These channels would offer Indian audiences immediate window to consume new and concurrent CBS programs. The channels are targeted at India’s fast-growing upwardly mobile population and are branded as BIG CBS Prime (a premium English general entertainment channel), BIG CBS Spark (India’s first ever International youth channel) and BIG CBS Love (India’s first international women’s channel). BIG CBS channels would draw the best from 70,000 hours of content of CBS’s program library, and would also showcase quality content from third party suppliers. BIG CBS would also consider producing original English language programming in the future.

 

BIG CBS Networks, within a short period, has already become one of most widely Distributed Channel in India. Accessed by almost 30 million Homes already, it is already amongst the top 3 channel in its genre. It has already tied up with all national and regional MSOs like Digicable, DEN, Hathway, Incable WWIL, ICNCL, Manthan, 7 Star, SCV etc. On the DTH front too, it has presence across platforms, including Reliance Digital TV, Airtel Direct, Videocon D2H and Sun Direct. Amongst the top Shows on PRIME, they have the latest Seasons of Survivor, the worlds oldest and most popular Reality show, NCIS, Entertainment Tonight, the worlds most watched daily entertainment magazine, Insider, Bellator, Blue Bloods, the US # 2 new show, CSI etc.

 

In fact, the BIG CBS channel has already signed up its first Subscription deal, which is very creditable, vis-ŕ-vis any of the contemporary channels. This is first time in the history of Indian television, that the top international shows will telecast almost concurrent to the US broadcast.

 

Business Outlook

The outlook for media advertising in 2011 appears extremely positive in India. Consumers are spending and intending to loosen up their purse strings, so the onus is thus, on marketers to ensure that their products and services return to the top of mind.

 

Growth in the industry is expected to be driven by growth in both subscription and advertising revenues. The subscription market is likely to be driven by enhanced penetration and expansion of digital delivery infrastructure. Rising disposable incomes of the working population and increased spend on discretionary items, not only in Tier 1 but also Tier 2 and 3 cities is expected to continue impacting the M and E industry favorably. Also, growth of newer delivery platforms with superior technology and functionality is likely to expand horizons for the M and E business. Aspirations of Indian players to go global and foreign players entering the industry are likely to help the industry target a double digit growth in next five years. The role of the new media is becoming increasingly important in the distribution portfolio of advertisers. A strong focus on talent development, consumer research and innovation can help players in differentiating themselves amidst growing competition.

 

FORM 8

 

Corporate identity number of the company

L64200MH2005PLC158355

Name of the company

RELIANCE BROADCAST NETWORK LIMITED

Address of the registered office or of the principal place of  business in India of the company

401, 4th Floor, Infiniti, Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri (West), Mumabi 400053, Maharashtra, India

This form is for

Creation of charge

Type of charge

  • Book debts
  • Movable property (not being pledge)
  • Floating charge
  • Others – Current Assets

Particular of charge holder

Yes Bank Limited

Address: 9th Floor, Nehru Centre, Discovery of India, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018, Maharashtra, India

Email: shareholders@yesbank.in

Nature of instrument creating charge

Deed of Hypothecation

Date of instrument Creating the charge

23.01.2010

Amount secured by the charge

Rs.200.000 millions

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

Rate of interest

Commission: 1.25% per anum plus taxes as applicable payable annually in advance for nun funded faciltiy

CC Limit- as mutually decided

 

Terms of repayment

Not Applicable

 

Margin

1. On SLC amounting to Rs.200.000 millions and  ULC, LOU for BC, PBG, FBG being the Sub limit of SLC to the extent of Rs.200.000 millions  20% Cash Margin in the form of Fixed Deposit.

2. On Cash Credit Facility as a Sub Limit of SLC amounting to Rs.50.000 millions - 25% Margin on Book Debts upto 90 days.

 

Extent and operation of the charge

Exclusive charge over whole of the Current Assets of the Company (as described in Schedule of Deed of Hypothecation dated 23/01/2010).

 

Other

Not Applicable

Short particulars of the property charged (Including location of the property)

Exclusive charge over whole of the Current Assets of the Company (as described in Schedule of Deed of Hypothecation dated 23/01/2010).

 

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2010

 

(Rs. in millions)

 

Particulars

Period (Unaduited)

01.10.2010 to 31.12.2010

1. Income

 

a) Net Sales / Income from Operations

670.982

b) Other Operating Income

19.943

Total Income

690.925

2. Expenditure

 

(a) Direct Operational Expenses

214.302

(b) Experimental Marketing Expenses

103.008

(c) Personnel Cost

139.973

(d) Depreciation

92.306

(e) Administration and Other Expenditure

177.025

Total Expenditure

726.614

3. Profit / (Loss) From Operations before other Income Interest & Exceptional Items (1-2)

(35.689)

4. Other Income

11.457

5. Profit/(Loss) before Financial Charges and Exceptional items (3+4)

(24.232)

6. Financial Charges

18.377

7. Profit / (Loss) after Financial Charges before Exceptional items (5-6)

(42.609)

8. Exceptional Items

--

9. Profit / (Loss) From Ordinary activities before Tax (7-8)

(42.609)

10. Tax Expenses 

--

11. Net Profit/(Loss) From Ordinary activities after Tax

(42.609)

12. Extraordinary Items

--

13. Net Profit/(Loss) for the period (11-12)

(42.609)

14. Paid Up Equity Share Capital ( Face Value of the share Rs.5/- each )

397.256

15. Reserves (Excluding Revaluation Reserves)

--

16a. Earning per share for the period Before Extraordinary Items (In Rupees)

 

-Basic / Diluted

(0.54)

16b. Earning per share for the period After Extraordinary Items (In Rupees)

 

-Basic / Diluted

(0.54)

17. Public Share Holding

 

- Number of Shares

28703173

- Percentage of shareholding

36.13

18. Promoters and Promoter group share holding

 

a) Pledged / Encumbered

 

- Number of Shares

--

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

--

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

--

b) Non-encumbered

 

- Number of Shares

50747997

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

100.00

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

63.87

 

SEGMENTWISE REVENUE, RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2010

(Rs. in millions)

 

Particulars

Period (Unaduited)

01.10.2010 to 31.12.2010

Segment Revenue/ Other Income

 

a) Radio Broadcasting

483.894

b) Outdoor

60.515

c) Experimental Marketing

126.587

d) Others

19.944

Sub-Total

690.940

Less: Intersegment Revenue

0.015

Total

690.925

Add: Others (unallocated)

11.457

Total Income

702.382

 

 

Segment Results (Profit/ (Loss) before Financial Charges and Tax)

 

a) Radio Broadcasting

22.123

b) Outdoor

(37.502)

c) Experimental Marketing

(14.203)

d) Others

3.778

Total Segment Results

(25.804)

Less: Financial Charges

18.377

Less: Other unallocable expense net of unallocable income

(1.572)

Total Profit before Tax

(42.609)

Capital employed (Segment Assets less Segment Liabilities)

 

a) Radio Broadcasting

2782.172

b) Outdoor

279.220

c) Experimental Marketing

57.569

d) Others

4.014

e) Unallocated

(702.240)

Total

2420.735

 

Notes:

 

1. In the previous year ended September 30, 2010, the Company has reclassified its experimental marketing segment covering activations, events and intellectual properties. The segment fir the quarter ended December 31, 2009 have been reclassified and regrouped to reflect the change in segments. 

 

2. Pursuant to approval of the shareholders in the Extraordinary General Meeting held on September 25, 2010, the Company on September 30, 2010, has allotted 12950000 equity shares of Rs.5/- each fully paid up to various investors and 20375000 equity shares of Rs.5/- each fully paid up to the Promoter Group at a price of Rs.85/- (including a premium of Rs.80/-) per equity share. The details of funds raised through Preferential Allotment and utilisation of said funds are as follows:

 

Particulars

 

Rs. in millions

Funds received through Preferential Allotments

2832.625

Utilisation of funds:

 

Repayment of debt and accrued interest

2331.599

Investment in Share Capital of Reliance Television Private Limited, Wholly Owned Subsidiary

111.000

Funding to Subsidiary Company for acquisition of Channel Company and Operating Expenses

21.396

Utilised for General purpose

20.589

Total funds utilized

2484.584

Fixed Deposits

182.041

Investments in Mutual Funds

166.000

 

3. After the end of the quarter, subject group has entered into an agreement Imagine Showbiz Limited through a buy out of Cinestar Advertising Private Limited.

 

4. After the review by the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company have approved the financial results at its meeting held on February 14, 2011. The statutory Auditors have carried out a limited review of the Standalone results pursuant to Clause 41 of the Listing Agreement.

 

5. There were no complaints from the investors pending at the beginning of the quarter. The number of complaints received and resolved during the quarter were Nil.

 

6. The figures for the previous year ended September 30, 2010 comprises of 6 months. The figures for the previous period have been regrouped/ rearranged wherever necessary to conform to the current period’s presentation. 

 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES:

 

Particulars

30.09.2010

(Rs. in millions)

Bank Guarantees

145.671

Claims against the company not acknowledged as debt

94.780

 

240.451

 

The company is a party to various legal proceedings in the normal course of business and does not expect the outcome of these proceedings to have any adverse effect on its financial conditions, results of operations or cash flows.

 

FIXED ASSETS:

 

Tangible Assets

·         Plant and Machinery

·         Office Equipments

·         Furniture and Fixtures

·         Data Processing Equipments

·         Leasehold Improvements

·         Vehicles

Intangible Assets

·         Radio broadcasting license

·         Computer Software

·         Copyrights

 


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.44.38

UK Pound

1

Rs.72.55

Euro

1

Rs.63.92

 


 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

5

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

6

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

5

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

3

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

5

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

5

--MARGINS

-5~5

-

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

NO

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

44

 

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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