MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

27.12.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GRAPHITE INDIA LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

31, Chowringhee Road, Kolkata – 700 016, West Bengal

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2011

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

02.05.1974

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

21-94602

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs.390.768 millions

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L10101WB1974PLC094602

 

 

Legal Form :

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

 

 

Line of Business :

Producer of Graphite Electrodes, Anodes and Other Miscellaneous Carbon and graphite Products.

 

 

No. of Employees :

2259 (Approximately)

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A (62)

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 56000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established and a reputed company having fine track. Financial position of the company appears to be sound. Fundamentals are strong and healthy. Trade relations are reported as fair. Business is active. Payments are reported to be regular 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 – September 30, 2011

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(30.06.2011)

Current Rating

(30.09.2011)

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 :

31, Chowringhee Road, Kolkata – 700 016, West Bengal, India

Tel. No.:

91-33-22265755 / 2334 / 4942 / 40029600

Fax No.:

91-33-22496420

E-Mail :

gilbakt@graphiteindia.com 

corp_secy@graphiteindia.com 

Website :

www.graphiteindia.com 

 

 

GRAPHITE

Factory  1:

P.O. Sagarbhanga Colony, Burdwan Durgapur – 713 211, West Bengal, India

Tel. No.:

91-343-2556641-45 / 2557743

Fax No.:

91-343-2550896

 

 

Factory 2:

88 MIDC Industrial Area, Satpur, Nashik - 422 007, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-253-2203300 / 2203328 / 2361472 / 2351143

Fax No.:

91-253-2350676

 

 

Factory/R and D Centre

 3:

Visveswaraya Industrial Area, Whitefield Road, Bangalore – 560 048, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-43473300 / 28524061-71

Fax No.:

91-80-43473372

 

 

Coke

Factory 4:

Phulwaria, Barauni  - 851 112, Bihar, India

Tel. No.:

91-6279-232252

 

 

Impervious Graphite Equipment

Factory 5:

C-7 Ambad Industrial Area, Nashik - 422 010, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-253-2302100

 

 

Glass Reinforced Pipes/ Tanks

Factory 6:

Gut No. 523/524, Village Gonde, Taluka – Igatpuri, Nashik - 422 403, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-2553-225038 / 225039

 

 

Powmex Steels

Factory 7:

AT - Turla, PO - Jagua, PS - Titilagarh, District Bolangir, Orissa - 767033, India

Tel. No.:

91-6655-220504 / 220505

 

 

Power

Factory 8 :

Chunchanakatte, K R Nagar Taluk, Mysore - 571 617, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-821-323182 / 681116

 

 

Factory 9 : 

Link Canal Mini Hydel Plant, Peehalli, Srirangapatna Taluk, Mandya District -  571 415, Karnataka, India

 

 

Sales Office

407 Ashoka Estate, 24, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110 001, India

Tel. No.:

91-11-23314364


 

DIRECTORS

 

As on 31.03.2011

 

Name :

Mr. K. K. Bangur

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. Bhaskar Mitter

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. P. K. Khaitan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. S. Goenka

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. N. S. Damani

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. A. V. Lodha

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Dr. R. Srinivasan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. D. J Balaji Rao

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. J. D. Curravala

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. N. Venkataramani

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. M. B. Gadgil

Designation :

Executive Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. B. Shiva

Designation :

Company Secretary

 


 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

As on 30.09.2011

 

Category of Shareholders

Total No. of Shares

Total Shareholding as a % of total No. of Shares

(A) Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group

 

 

(1) Indian

 

 

Individuals / Hindu Undivided Family

984,567

0.50

Bodies Corporate

106,650,580

54.59

Sub Total

107,635,147

55.09

(2) Foreign

 

 

Individuals (Non-Residents Individuals / Foreign Individuals)

186,261

0.10

Bodies Corporate

9,415,450

4.82

Sub Total

9,601,711

4.91

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

117,236,858

60.01

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

(1) Institutions

 

 

Mutual Funds / UTI

4,710,173

2.41

Financial Institutions / Banks

734,882

0.38

Insurance Companies

7,721,018

3.95

Foreign Institutional Investors

31,107,137

15.92

Sub Total

44,273,210

22.66

(2) Non-Institutions

 

 

Bodies Corporate

11,930,256

6.11

Individuals

 

 

Individual shareholders holding nominal share capital up to Rs.0.100 million

16,141,529

8.26

Individual shareholders holding nominal share capital in excess of Rs.0.100 million

3,224,747

1.65

Any Others (Specify)

2,568,994

1.31

Clearing Members

73,768

0.04

Foreign Nationals

48,031

0.02

Trusts

6,720

-

Non Resident Indians

2,440,475

1.25

Sub Total

33,865,526

17.33

Total Public shareholding (B)

78,138,736

39.99

Total (A)+(B)

195,375,594

100.00

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

-

-

(1) Promoter and Promoter Group

-

-

(2) Public

-

-

Sub Total

-

-

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

195,375,594

-

 


 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Producer of Graphite Electrodes, Anodes and Other Miscellaneous Carbon and graphite Products.

 

 

Products :

ITC Code

Product Descriptions

854519.01

Graphite Electrodes

722810.00

High Speed Steel

841950.01

Impervious Graphite Equipment and Spares

 

PRODUCTION STATUS (AS ON 31.03.2011)

 

Particulars

Unit

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Graphite Electrodes, Anodes and Miscellaneous Graphite Products

M.T.

55000

57241

Carbon Paste

M.T.

25000

6883

Impervious Graphite Equipment and Spares

M.T.

650

983

GRP/FRP Pipes and Tanks

M.T.

31000

9504

Calcined Petroleum Coke

M.T.

30000

33768*

Electricity (MU)

M.T.

144

59*

High Speed Steel

M.T.

3750

1439

Alloy Steel

M.T.

3000

459

* Includes Captive Consumption

 

 

 

Graphite Electrodes, Anodes and Miscellaneous Graphite Products

M.T.

--

648

Calcined Petroleum Coke

M.T.

--

10956

Electricity (MU)

M.T.

--

55

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

2259 (Approximately)

 

 

Bankers :

·         Bank of India

·         Canara Bank

·         Corporation Bank

·         Citibank N.A.

·         HDFC Bank Limited

·         ICICI Bank Limited

·         IDBI Bank Limited

·         ING Vysya Bank Limited

·         Punjab National Bank

·         State Bank of India

·         The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

·         UCO Bank

 

 

Facilities :

Secured Loans

As on 31.03.2011

Rs. in millions

As on 31.03.2010

Rs. in millions

Foreign Currency Term Loan from a Bank

669.750

0.000

Working Capital Loans from Banks

(includes Foreign Currency Loan Rs.556.529 millions, Previous Year - Rs.84.209 millions)

1331.957

809.782

Total

2001.707

809.782

 

Note

 

Foreign Currency Term Loan from a bank is secured by way of first charge on certain movable fixed assets, both present and future, of the Company. 

 

Working Capital Loans from Banks are secured / to be secured by first charge by way of hypothecation of certain stocks and book debts, both present and future, and secured / to be secured by creation of second charge by way of mortgage / charge on certain other movable and immovable assets of the Company, both ranking pari-passu amongst the related chargeholders.

 

Unsecured Loans

As on 31.03.2011

Rs. in millions

As on 31.03.2010

Rs. in millions

Short Term Foreign Currency Loans from Banks

620.746

321.981

1.00 per cent Convertible Bonds due 2010 of US$ 1000 each ('Bonds') aggregating US$ Nil (Previous Year - US$ 30200000)

0.000

1360.812

Temporary overdraft from a bank

29.160

0.000

Total

649.906

1682.793

 

Note

 

During the year, Bonds aggregating US$30000000 (Previous Year – US$ 675000) have been converted into Equity Shares and US$200000 (Previous Year – US$ Nil) have been redeemed on due date.

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Price Waterhouse

Chartered Accountants

 

 

Solicitors :

·         Khaitan and Company

·         Orr, Dignam and Company

 

 

Subsidiaries :

·         Bavaria Carbon Holdings GmbH

·         Bavaria Carbon Specialities GmbH

·         Bavaria Electrodes GmbH

·         Carbon Finance Limited

·         Carbon International Holdings N.V.

·         Graphite Cova GmbH

·         Graphite International B.V.

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on 31.03.2011

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

200000000

Equity Shares

Rs.2/- each

Rs.400.000 millions 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

195375594

Equity Shares

Rs.2/- each

Rs.390.751 millions

 

Add: Forfeited Shares

 

Rs. 0.017 million

 

Total

 

Rs.390.768 millions

 

Notes

 

Out of the above Equity Shares, 115458486 Equity Shares of Rs.2/- each have been allotted as fully paid up pursuant to the Schemes of Amalgamation/Arrangement, without payments being received in cash.

 

In terms of the Offering Circular dated 18th October, 2005, 23865484 Equity Shares of Rs.2/- each at a premium of Rs.53.31 per share have been allotted as fully paid up during the year ended 31st March, 2011 upon conversion of 30000 Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds aggregating US $ 30000000.


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

390.768

343.037

341.963

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

13644.216

11492.221

9841.937

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

14034.984

11835.258

10183.900

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

2001.707

809.782

1693.761

2] Unsecured Loans

649.906

1682.793

1828.609

TOTAL BORROWING

2651.613

2492.575

3522.370

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

630.247

737.621

627.621

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

17316.844

15065.454

14333.891

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

4409.970

4659.296

4896.557

Capital work-in-progress

1121.212

195.493

139.663

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

2727.814

2527.600

1664.153

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

7598.162
5764.640

5306.322

 

Sundry Debtors

2855.378
2505.874

1999.136

 

Cash & Bank Balances

302.374
755.678

1440.899

 

Other Current Assets

42.043
64.095

105.727

 

Loans & Advances

1525.076
1077.893

1422.482

Total Current Assets

12323.033
10168.180

10274.566

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Sundry Creditors

1611.486
1203.527

1093.622

 

Other Current Liabilities

480.770
389.214

804.235

 

Provisions

1172.929
892.374

743.191

Total Current Liabilities

3265.185
2485.115

2641.048

Net Current Assets

9057.848
7683.065

7633.518

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

17316.844

15065.454

14333.891

 

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Sales/Income from Operations (Net)

12225.966

11311.873

11258.774

 

 

Other Income

337.728

305.808

289.050

 

 

TOTAL                                     (A)

12563.694

11617.681

11547.824

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials Consumed

5971.309

3416.879

4957.632

 

 

Payments to and Provision for Employees

843.971

743.106

749.872

 

 

Other Manufacturing, Selling and Administrative Expenses

3841.495

2610.318

4381.058

 

 

Increase/Decrease in Work-in-Progress and Finished Goods

(1222.249)

754.612

(1151.137)

 

 

TOTAL                                     (B)

9434.526

7524.915

8937.425

 

 

 

 

 

Less

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

3129.168

4092.766

2610.399

 

 

 

 

 

Less

INTEREST                                                         (D)

50.358

104.876

259.344

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

3078.810

3987.890

2351.055

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                     (F)

393.327

395.369

343.520

 

 

 

 

 

Less

PAYMENTS UNDER VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT SCHEME

127.309

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX (E-F)                               (G)

2558.174

3592.521

2007.535

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                  (H)

835.000

1270.878

71.842

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX (G-H)                                (I)

1723.174

2321.643

1935.693

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

1104.613

443.951

108.348

 

 

 

 

 

Add

TRANSFER FROM DEBENTURE REDEMPTION RESERVE

680.406

39.004

0.000

 

 

 

 

 

Less

APPROPRIATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer to General Reserve

1000.000

1000.000

1000.000

 

 

 

Dividend paid on Equity Shares

41.765

0.000

0.000

 

 

Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares

683.815

600.285

512.919

 

 

Dividend Tax     

117.868

99.700

87.171

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

1664.745

1104.613

443.951

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

Export of Goods on FOB Basis

5819.581

5191.687

5881.147

 

 

Royalty

33.473

31.295

56.954

 

 

Interest

3.064

8.639

20.560

 

 

Dividend

12.141

0.000

13.468

 

 

Service Charges

3.994

0.315

0.521

 

 

Discount on Buyback of FCCB

0.000

0.000

41.485

 

TOTAL EARNINGS

5872.253

5231.936

6014.135

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

3599.236

2918.798

2922.536

 

 

Components and Spare Parts

44.490

25.267

8.672

 

 

Capital Goods

202.358

29.355

0.000

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

3846.084

2973.420

2931.208

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

Basic

Diluted

 

9.19

8.82

 

13.58

12.03

 

12.55

12.55

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

30.06.2011

30.09.2011

Type

 

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

Net Sales

 

3185.200

4615.600

Total Expenditure

 

2570.700

3859.700

PBIDT (Excl OI)

 

614.500

755.900

Other Income

 

69.100

11.200

Operating Profit

 

683.600

767.100

Interest

 

26.400

25.000

Exceptional Items

 

0.000

0.000

PBDT

 

657.200

742.100

Depreciation

 

98.500

98.900

Profit Before Tax

 

558.700

643.200

Tax

 

190.000

224.400

Provisions and contingencies

 

0.000

0.000

Profit After Tax

 

368.700

418.800

Extraordinary Items

 

0.000

0.000

Prior Period Expenses

 

0.000

0.000

Other Adjustments

 

0.000

0.000

Net Profit

 

368.700

418.800

 

 


KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

PAT / Total Income

(%)

13.72
19.98

16.76

 

 

 
 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

20.92
31.76

17.83

 

 

 
 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

15.29
24.23

13.23

 

 

 
 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.18
0.30

0.20

 

 

 
 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

0.42
0.42

0.61

 

 

 
 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

3.77
4.09

3.89

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

BUSINESS REVIEW

 

As per Central Statistical Organisation, the Indian Economy – led by a resurgencein agriculture, services and manufacturing sectors – is estimated to grow by a robust 8.6% in FY 2010-11. In 2009-10, the Indian Economy grew by 8%. The farm sector which grew by a meagre 0.4 % in 2009-10 is estimated to turnaround with an impressive 5.4% growth in2010-11, while manufacturing and services sectors are expected to post consistent growth levels of 8% and 9.6% respectively.

 

The GDP forecast for 2011-12 is set at 9%, subject to certain assumptions.

 

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, in one of its publications, has commended India for its strong economic growth and has ranked India as one of the top 10manufacturers of the world for the year 2010.

 

The world economy too registered a rapid recovery - led by Asia in the front, hopefully leaving the worst economic recession behind us. Despite the myriad challenges faced by the global economy, the forecast for world GDP for 2011 has been upgraded, thus signaling slow but steady revival.

 

GRAPHITE INDIA

 

Gross sales for 2010-11 were Rs.12800.000 millions as against Rs.11780.000 millions in the previous year and PAT was Rs.1720.000 millions for the current year as against Rs.2320.000 millions in the previous year. The Company’s Graphite and Carbon Segment (Graphite Electrodes) continues to be the main source of income and profit for the Company, accounting for about 81% of the total revenues.

 

With improved market demand for electrodes, capacity utilisation registered a steady rise every quarter and the growth in sales was driven entirely by volume growth. While volumes increased, electrode prices declined virtually throughout the year and are reflected in the declining PAT. Capacity utilization of the German Operations improved as compared to previous year. However due to softening of prices, results continue to be depressed.

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

 

(I) INDUSTRY’S STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENTS

 

A. GRAPHITE ELECTRODE BUSINESS

 

Capacity utilization of this segment was 73% compared to the previous year of 52%. It is reported that capacity utilization of the global electrode industry during 2010 was more than 2009.

Graphite Electrode is used in electric arc furnace (EAF) based steel mills for conducting current and is a consumable item for the steel industry. The principal manufacturers are based in USA, South America, Europe, India, China and Japan. Graphite Electrode demand is primarily linked with the global production of steel in electric arc furnaces. Between the two basic routes for steel production – (1) Blast Furnace (BF);and (2) Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) – the EAF route to steel production has increased over the last two decades from 26% to about 32% at the global level. The share of EAF is expected to grow further in years to come due to its inherent favourable characteristics of (a) an environment friendly and less polluting production process; (b) low capital cost; and (c) faster project commissioning time. Fresh investments in EAF steel mills are characterised by large furnace capacities requiring large diameter UHP Electrodes. It is expected that the demand for UHP Electrodes will grow in proportion.

The global crude steel production during 2010 at 1.4 billion metric tonnes, was more by15% as compared to 1.2 billion metric tonnes in 2009. The share of production through the EAF is estimated at 30%. Commensurate with this rise, there was significant revival in the demand for Graphite Electrodes with sales in volume terms registering a growth of 21% on a Y-O-Y basis. However, there was significant fall in the Graphite Electrodes prices due to the aggressive pricing policy adopted by the manufacturers to gain volumes. On 27th December 2010 the Reserve Bank of India abruptly discontinued the ACU (Asian Clearing Union) payment mechanism. This has resulted in delayed payments from customers in the countries covered by ACU mechanism causing uncertainty over the business with these countries. The countervailing / anti-dumping duty on Graphite Electrodes exported from India to EU-27 imposed five years ago, is extended for a further period of five years fromSeptember-2010.

Global industrial production increased in 2010 though margins in most of the businesses came under pressure due to higher input costs and lower realisation. The forecast for global economic prospects for 2011 is positive and it is being upgraded. With that, the outlook for the steel industry and the Graphite industry is expected to improve in 2011and 2012.

 

The Company’s Order book for FY 2011-12 continues to be comfortable following the continued economic rebound. Durgapur Plant Expansion: The capacity expansion by 20,000 MT of Graphite Electrodes at Durgapur Plant is progressing well and it is expected to be completed in the first quarter of the FY 2012-13. This expansion is being carried out with eco-friendly and energy-efficient advanced technology to a more cost-efficient and sustainable operation in the long term.

 

Coke Division

 

The Coke Division in Barauni, engaged in the manufacture of Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC), is one of the many backward integration initiatives of the Company. The Division also makes Electrode Paste and Tamping Paste. Two grades of CPC – aluminium and graphite – are produced here. CPC is a raw material used in the manufacture of regular and high power grade Graphite Electrode. This is also a critical raw material for fine grained high density graphite used in speciality graphite products and impervious graphite equipment. Electrode Paste is used in ferro alloy smelters and Tamping Paste is used as a lining material in steel and aluminium smelters.

 

Production and sale of Calcined Petroleum Coke were higher both in volume and value terms during the year in comparison with that of the previous year. Led by the buoyant domestic market, this Division has performed well during the year.

 

B. GRAPHITE EQUIPMENT BUSINESS

 

The Impervious Graphite Equipment (IGE) Division is engaged in manufacturing and marketing heat exchangers, ejectors, pumps and turnkey plants at its Nashik Works. The Graphite Equipments have wide range of applications in corrosive chemicals industries such as pharmaceutical, agro-chemical, chloro alkali and fertilizer industries.

 

This Division continues to be under demand pressure due to low levels of fresh investment in new projects, both within the country and overseas. The effect of the economic slowdown seems to be fading and the order booking in the current year is better than the previous year.

 

This Division is equipped to meet the challenges of competition from established European and Japanese producers.

 

The regulatory requirement of export licences and the delay in obtaining the same, has to some extent affected the delivery lead times resulting in loss of some business from the overseas customers.

 

C. GRP PIPES AND TANKS BUSINESS

 

Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Pipes and Tanks Division is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of GRP Pipes and Tanks. The Company converts users of conventional pipes to GRP through re-engineering, strategic marketing, superior product quality, competitive pricing and value-added services. Second manufacturing line with capability to produce pipes up to a diameter of 3000 mm was commissioned last year. The Division is now poised for higher business volumes in coming years.

 

D. POWER

 

Power constitutes one of the major costs of Electrode production. The Company has an installed capacity of 33 MW of power generation through Hydel (19.5 MW) and Multi-fuel routes (13.5 MW).

 

Generation through hydel route was higher by 16% during the year owing to good rainfallin the region.

 

Power supply from Wardha Power Company (WPC), with whom the Company had entered into along term agreement and had made a commitment to invest Rs.90.000 millions in WPC, is expected to commence from the first quarter of FY 2011-12.

 

With a view to attaining self sufficiency in its electrical energy requirements – both in terms of the quality of power and its cost per kwh, the Company had decided to set up a 50 MW Coal based Thermal Power Plant at Durgapur at an investment of Rs.2140.000 millions. From the environmental perspective, they are now advised by the department concerned that the power plant has got to be located outside the city limits of Durgapur and this has caused delays in the further progress of the power project.

 

E. POWMEX STEELS DIVISION (PSD)

 

Powmex Steels is engaged in the business of manufacturing high speed steel and alloy steel having its plant at Titilagarh in the State of Orissa. PSD is the single largest manufacturer of High Speed Steel (HSS) in the country. Its current market share is estimated at around 60%. HSS is used in the manufacture of cutting tools such as drills, taps, milling cutters, reamers, hobs, broaches and special form tools. HSS cutting tools are essentially utilized in – (a) automotive; (b) machine tools; (c) aviation; and DIY market. The industry is categorized by one dominant quality manufacturer of HSS viz. PSD and other small manufacturers who cater to the lower end of the quality spectrum in the retail segment. On the demand side, the industry is broadly divided into large and small cutting tool manufacturers who use both domestic and imported HSS. PSD faces competition from small domestic producers and imports from large overseas manufacturers.

 

(II) SEGMENT-WISE PERFORMANCE

 

TOTAL SALES OF THE COMPANY

 

The Company achieved a turnover of Rs.12480.000 millions as against Rs.11490.000 millions in the previous year.

 

Aggregate Export Sales of all divisions together was Rs.6310.000 millions as against Rs.5280.000 millions in the previous year.

 

(a) Graphite and Carbon Division

 

Production of Graphite Electrodes, Anodes and Other Miscellaneous Carbon and Graphite Products during the year under review was 57,241 MT against 41,086 MT in the previous year.

 

Production of Calcined Petroleum Coke during the year was 33,768 MT as against 30,781MT in the previous year. Cost of all inputs increased during the year.

 

(b) Power Division

 

Total power generated was 59 million units during the year, as against 55 million units in the previous year.

 

(c) Others

 

Production in the Impervious Graphite Equipment (IGE) Division and spares at 983 MT was higher as compared to that of 848 MT in the previous year.

 

The Glass Reinforced Plastic Pipes (GRP) Division produced 9,504 MT as against 4,959 MT in the previous year.

 

(d) Powmex Steels Division (PSD)

 
Production of HSS and Alloy Steels was 1898 MT during the period April, 2010 to February, 2011 as against 1675 MT in the previous year. The Division was making steady progress towards achieving higher production and productivity. However, due to an unfortunate emergency situation, the operations of the Division were suspended with effect from 6 March, 2011
 

(III) OUTLOOK

 

In its forecast in April, the IMF has said that the global economy remains firm on the path to recovery and that the global economy should grow by 4.4% in 2011. However, it also cautioned on the challenges of rising oil prices, unrest in the Middle East, inflation in China and debt problems in Europe.

 

It is projected that Electric Arc Furnaces will contribute to 50% (as against current level of 30%) of global steel production by 2020, in view of the various advantages, primarily from the point of view of emission of carbon dioxide. This development will augur well for the growth of graphite electrode demand in future.

With its competitive cost structure, strong technical product features and a well diversified customer base, the Company has established its position in the global graphite electrode industry and this has significantly enabled the Company to penetrate the growing market for large diameter UHP graphite electrodes.

 

It is expected that the domestic demand for steel and as a consequence for Graphite Electrodes will increase moderately. Faced with unfavourable business conditions, the global players have turned to Asian markets and have started aggressive pricing policy to capture volumes. During the last couple of months, two major electrode manufacturers have announced price increase which may lead to recovery in electrode prices.

 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

 

Particulars

As on 31.03.2011

Rs. In Millions

I) Claims not acknowledged as debts

 

(i) Disputed Excise Duty for which appeals are pending

39.401

(ii) Disputed Customs Duty for which appeals are pending

106.075

(iii) Disputed Service Tax for which appeals are pending

21.823

(iv) Disputed Sales Tax for which appeals are pending

50.632

(v) Disputed Entry Tax for which appeals are pending

24.604

(vi) Others

29.579

 

 

II) Corporate Guarantees given to banks to secure the financial assistance/

accommodation extended to Subsidiary Companies

                             474.825

 

FIXED ASSETS

 

·         Freehold Land

·         Leasehold Land

·         Buildings

·         Plant and Machinery

·         Machinery Spares

·         Office Equipment

·         Furniture and Fittings

·         Vehicles

 

 


WEB DETAILS

 

PROFILE

 

Subject is the largest producer of graphite electrodes in India and one of the largest globally, by total capacity. Its first Plant at Durgapur in East India in collaboration with Great Lakes Carbon Corporation of USA, was commissioned in 1967. Today, its combined manufacturing capacity of approximately 78,000 tonnes per annum is spread over four plants - 3 in India at Durgapur (34KT), Bangalore (13KT), Nashik (13 KT) and the 4th in Nurnberg, Germany (18KT). The Company accounts for approximately 6.5% of global electrode capacity. The Company has over 40 years of expertise in the industry and is globally competitive. With its corporate office in Kolkata, India, the Company services its clients in over fifty countries.

Subject manufactures the full range of graphite electrodes but stays focused on the higher margin, large diameter, ultra-high power (‘UHP’) electrodes. Approximately 85% of the Company’s total capacity is currently UHP. Subejct is well poised in the global graphite electrode industry through its quality, scale of operations and low cost production base.

 

The Company also has facilities designed for the manufacture of Calcined Petroleum Coke (30 KT), Impervious Graphite Equipment and Glass Reinforced Plastic Pipes and Tanks. It has an installed capacity of 33 MW of power generation through hydel and multi-fuel routes.

 

Constant endeavours towards re-invention, re-engineering, quality upscaling and customer support, have helped in enhancing value propositions to their clients. A truly global company, subject now exports around 65% of its production to over 50 countries. Subject is working towards achieving an industry preferred status with its customers worldwide.

 

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

 

Subject through four segments: graphite and carbon, power, steel and others. Graphite and carbon segment is engaged in the production of graphite electrodes, anodes and other miscellaneous carbon and graphite products. Power segment is engaged in generation of power. Steel segment is engaged in production of high speed steel and alloy steel, and other segment is engaged in manufacturing of impervious graphite equipment (IGE) and glass reinforced pipes (GRP). The Company's coke division in Barauni is engaged in the manufacture of calcined petroleum coke (CPC), electrode paste and tamping paste. The Company has an installed capacity of 33 megawatts (MW) of power generation through Hydel (19.5 megawatts) and Multifuel routes (13.5 megawatts). For the fiscal year ended 31 March 2010, subject's revenues decreased 10% to RS13.79B. Net income decreased less than 1% to RS2.35B. Revenues reflect decreased income from Graphite and Carbon segment and lower income from power segment. Net income partially offset by a decrease in consumption of raw materials, lower employee cost, decreased electricity charges and lower other expenditure.

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Mr. K. K. Bangur - Non-Executive Chairman of the Board

 

Mr. K. K. Bangur is Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of subject. He has been exposed to business and industry at an early age and has more than 25 years of experience in managing the affairs of companies and its business activities. He has been a director of the Company since July 1988 and Chairman since July 1993. He is President of All India Organization of Employers (AIOE) and Member, Board of Governors of Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM) and Chairman of Council of Indian Employers (CIE). He is a past President of Indian Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata and Executive Committee member of FICCI. He is Chairman of the Shareholders / Investors Grievance Committee and 'Committee for Borrowings' of the Company.

 


Mr. J. D. Curravala - Non-Executive Independent Director

 

Mr. J. D. Curravala is Non-Executive Independent Director of subject. He qualified Chartered Accountant and a graduate having wide experience in Finance, Administration, Corporate Management and Business Operations.

 

Mr. N. S. Damani - Independent Non-Executive Director

 

Mr. N.S. Damani is Independent Non-Executive Director of subject. He is an industrialist and is presently Chairman and Managing Director of Simplex Realty Limited. He is a science graduate and has completed business management studies. He has around 32 years experience in business and industry.

 

Mr. M. B. Gadgil - Executive Director

 

Mr. M. B. Gadgil is Executive Director of subject qualified engineer and has completed business management studies. He has been with the Company since 1978 and has a experience in the graphite electrode industry. He was the 'President' of the Company prior to his elevation as Executive Director.

 

Mr. Sanjiv Goenka - Independent Non-Executive Director

 

Mr. Sanjiv Goenka is Independent Non-Executive Director of subject. He is Vice Chairman of RPG Enterprises, one of India’s top industrial group(turnover USD 3 billion), involved in power, transmission, tyres, entertainment, organized retailing, IT, life science etc. He has been President of CII and Indian Chamber of Commerce and Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Kharagpur. Mr. Goenka is President of All India Management Association (AIMA). He is member of Indo-French Forum, India-China Eminent Persons Group, National Integration Council and of Board of Governors, International Management Institute, New Delhi. He is Honorary Consul of Canada in Kolkata. He does not hold any equity shares in the Company.

 

Education

B, Saint Xavier University

 

Mr. Pradip Kumar Khaitan - Non-Executive Director

 

Shri. Pradip Kumar Khaitan is Non-Executive Director of subject. He holds B.Com, L.L.B., Attorney-at-Law (Bell Chambers Gold Medalist) is an eminent legal personality in the country. He is a member of the Bar Council of India, Bar Council of West Bengal and Indian Council of Arbitration, New Delhi. His areas of specialization are Commercial and Corporate Laws, Tax Laws, Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Foreign Collaboration, Mergers and Acquisition, Restructuring and De-mergers. Shri. Khaitan is on the Board of several well-known Companies in India. He is the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and member of the Committee for Borrowin.


Education

LLB , University of Calcutta

 

Mr. Aditya Vikram Lodha - Independent Non-Executive Director

 

Mr. Aditya Vikram Lodha is Independent Non-Executive Director of subject. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and is the Country Managing Partner of Lodha and Company. He has over 24 years of experience in providing advisory services to a diverse client base across a wide spectrum of industries. He has handled various consultancy assignments in fields of corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations, business strategy etc. He has also assisted Indian corporates to raise resources from the overseas capital markets and also advises many clients on market investments. Mr. Lodha served as the President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICQ, Kolkata twice i.e., in 1998-99 and in 2001- 02 in its 75th year (Platinum Jubilee Year) as well as served as the Chairman of its Banking and Finance Committee. He has also served as a Member of The National Council of CII and was National Committee Chairman of its Accounting Standards and Corporate Disclosures and Tax Committees. He served as a member of the High Level Naresh Chandra Committee for corporate audit and governance, appointed by the Government of India, Governing Body of Indian Council of Arbitration, Governing Council of the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute, Bangalore, Peer Review Board of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Industrial Development Bank of India's Eastern Regional Advisory Board, State Advisory Board on Investment Promotion in Tripura.

 

Mr. Bhaskar Mitter - Independent Non-Executive Director

 

Mr. Bhaskar Mitter is Independent Non-Executive Director of subject. He is intimately connected with the business world and has acquired experience over the whole range of business operations. He is a past President of Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India and was a Director amongst others of Reserve Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India, Unit Trust of India and former ICICI Limited. He is a member of the Audit Committee and 'Committee for Borrowings' of the Company.

 

Mr. D. J. Balaji Rao - Independent Non-Executive Director

 

Mr. D.J. Balaji Rao is Independent Non-Executive Director of subject. He holds a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and PG Diploma in Industrial Engineering. He attended the Advanced Management Program at the European Institute of Business Administration, France in 1990. He pursued his career as an Industrial Engineer for about 8 years before joining erstwhile ICICI Limited (since merged with ICICI Bank Limited) in 1970. After wide ranging responsibilities in different locations, he reached the position of Dy. Managing Director. He subsequently took over as the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of SCICI Limited, in August 1996. With the merger of SCICI Limited with ICICI Limited, he moved to Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited (IDFC), as its first Managing Director, which he served till his superannuation in January 2000. He is currently the Chairman of 3M India Limited and also sits on the Board of several well-known companies in India. He does not hold any equity shares in the Company.


Education

Mechanical Engineering, University of Madras

 

Mr. R. Srinivasan - Independent Non-Executive Director

 

Shri. Dr. R. Srinivasan is Independent Non-Executive Director of subject. He has more than 40 years of experience in the banking industry. He held various positions in banks and finally as Chairman and Managing Director of New Bank of India, Allahabad Bank and Bank of India. He has been a director of the Company since October 1993. He was Chairman of Indian Banks Association for several years, a director of IDBI, Discount and Finance House of India, New India Assurance Company Limited and ECGC. He was also on various high level Committees constituted by RBI. He is a member of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee of the Company.


Education

BE Mechanical Engineering, University of Madras

 

Mr. N. Venkataramani - Non-Executive Director

 

Mr. N. Venkataramani, Esq., is Non-Executive Director of subject. He is qualified engineer with experience in managing business enterprises. He was associated with the Company from October, 1988 till September 1995, was thereafter with GKW Limited as President of a division and then joined the erstwhile subject in June, 2001. He was elevated to the post of Executive Director in September, 2001 which he held till his retirement on June 30, 2009. He is a member of Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee and 'Committee for Borrowings' of the Company.

Education

MS Mechanical Engineering, University of London

BS Mechanical Engineering, University of London

Mathematics, University of Delhi

 

PRESS RELEASES

 

PIONEER COKE CALCINATION COMPANY COMPLETES 50 YEARS

 

Guwahati, December 2 -- A pioneer in petroleum coke calcination industry in Asia, India Carbon Limited (ICL) is celebrating its golden jubilee year, becoming the first private company of its size to complete 50 years in the North East. Talking to reporters at the ICL plant campus in the city today, the company s chairman and Managing Director, Rakesh Himatsingka, said, ICL is a pioneering unit in the entire Asia. Calcination units were in Europe and USA only when ICL was founded in June 1969. As part of its new plans, a bio-mass power generation plant has been set up, which uses the bio-mass wastage available easily to produce gas, which in turn will replace the furnace oil used in kiln as an more-environment friendly alternative. A proposal to set up power plant is also being studied, including the economic viability of the project, the CMD said. The ICL s first unit was set at Guwahati in 1962 and a second plant was set up at Budge Budge, near Kolkata, which went into production in 1969. The raw materials are routed from the refineries in Assam, while all the end products are sent to industries outside the state. There are no consumers or customers for our products in NE. But we chose Guwahati to open our plant due to our ancestral links with the state, Mr Himatsingka, whose grand-father had founded the ICL, explained. Some of the primary customers for ICL in the aluminium industry are National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), HINDALCO Industries Limited (HINDALCO), Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) and Madras Aluminium Company Limited (MALCO). Major consumers in the steel industry are Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited (TISCO) and Essar Steel, whereas Graphite India Limited and Hindustan Electro Graphite Limited are some of its customers from the Graphite industry. We expect to have a business turnover of Rs.2000.000 millions this year, the CMD said, adding that the company puts as much thrust on its Social Corporate Responsibility as it does on the business aspects. The Company supports various initiatives in the field of arts, sports and culture. We are also related with preserving the environment and also conduct medical camps regularly, Mr. Himatsingka added.

 

GRAPHITE INDIA Q 2 NET DOWN BY 14.9 PC

 

Kolkata, November 14 -- Graphite India Limited (GIL) today reported a 14.9 per cent decline in its standalone net profit at Rs.420.000 millions in the second quarter this fiscal from Rs.490.000 millions recorded during the corresponding period last year. A company release said the profit before EBITDA also registered a 21.8 per cent fall at Rs.770.000 millions in the period compared to Rs.980.000 millions in the corresponding period of 2010-11. The company s gross sales, however, increased by 41.3 per cent in the second quarter, ending September 30, 2011 at Rs.4790.000 millions from Rs.3390.000 millions during the same period last fiscal. The release quoted GIL Chairman K K Bangur as saying, Electrode revenues during the quarter have been encouraging, being supported primarily by strong volume growth. Our manufacturing units are currently close to full capacity utilisation levels and our Durgapur expansion plan is progressing as per schedule. The company said electrode capacity expansion at Durgapur plant in West Bengal by 20,000 ton is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of this fiscal. GIL is one of the largest producers of graphite electrodes globally by total capacity. Its manufacturing capacity of approximately 78,000 ton per annum is spread over four plants at Durgapur, Bangalore, Nasik (Maharashtra) and Nuremberg (Germany).

 


GRAPHITE INDIA'S Q2 NET SLIPS 14.9 PERCENT

Kolkata, November 14 -- Graphite India Limited (GIL), India's largest graphite electrode producer, Monday reported a 14.9 percent decline in its standalone net profit at Rs.420.000 millions in the quarters ending Sep 30, 2011, as against Rs.490.000 millions during the same period last year.

According to a release here, the company's EBITDA stood at Rs.770.000 millions in the period compared to Rs.980.000 millions in the corresponding period last year, registering a dip of 21.8 percent.

Gross sales of the company, however, increased by 41.3 percent in the second quarter of this fiscal to Rs.4790.000 millions from Rs.3390.000 millions during the same period last fiscal.

Commenting on the results, GIL chairman K.K. Bangur said: "Electrode revenues during the quarter have been encouraging, being supported primarily by strong volume growth. Our manufacturing units are currently close to full capacity utilisation levels and our Durgapur expansion plan is progressing as per schedule.'

The company said electrode capacity expansion at Durgapur plant in West Bengal by 20,000 tonnes is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of this financial year.

GIL is one of the largest producers of graphite electrodes globally by total capacity. Its manufacturing capacity of approximately 78,000 tonnes per annum is spread over four plants at Durgapur, Bangalore, Nasik (Maharashtra) and Nuremberg (Germany).

FINANCIAL RESULT UPDATES

 

India, November 14 -- Graphite India Limited has submitted to the Exchange the Standalone Financial Results for the period ended September 30, 2011.

 

GRAPHITE INDIA LIMITED ANNOUNCES UNAUDITED STANDALONE SECOND QUARTER AND HALF YEAR RESULTS FOR FY2012

 

Financial Performance Q2 FY2012 vs. Q2 FY2011

Gross Sales increased by 41%

Electrode sales volume increased by 40%

Average capacity utilization up from 78% to 97%

 

KOLKATA, India, November 14th, 2011 – Graphite India Limited, the largest Indian graphite electrode producer (referred to as “Graphite India” or the “Company”), announces its Unaudited Standalone Second Quarter and Half Year Results for FY2012, in accordance with Indian GAAP.

 

Commenting on the results and performance, Mr. K. K. Bangur, Chairman of Graphite India said:

 

“Electrode revenues during the quarter have been encouraging, being supported primarily by strong volume growth. Our manufacturing units are currently close to full capacity utilization levels and our Durgapur expansion plan is progressing as per schedule. Although global EAF steel markets are expected to grow, we remain cautiously optimistic on the industry outlook. Management remains focused on strengthening customer relationships, implementing operational efficiencies and enhancing our technical capabilities.”

 


Financial Highlights

 

 

 

Q2

 

y-o-y

 

Q1

 

q-o-q

 

Half year

 

y-o-y

Rs. In millions

 

 FY2012

 

 FY2011

 

 Growth (%)

 

 FY2012

 

Growth (%)

 

 FY2012

 

 FY2011

 

 Growth (%)

 

 Gross Sales

4790.000

3390.000

41.3%

3350.000

43.0%

8140.000

6100.000

33.4%

Net Sales

4620.000

3240.000

42.5%

3190.000

44.9%

7800.000

5820.000

34.0%

 

 Operating Profit

770.000

980.000

(21.8)%

680.000

12.2%

1450.000

1600.000

(9.60)%

 

 Margin (%)

16.6%

30.3%

 

21.5%

 

18.6%

27.6%

 

 

 Net Profit

420.000

490.000

(14.9)%

370.000

13.6%

790.000

840.000

(5.8)%

 

 Margin (%)

9.1%

15.2%

 

11.6%

 

10.1%

14.4%

 

 

 Basic EPS (Rs)

2.14

2.74

(21.9)%

1.89

13.2%

4.03

4.66

(13.5)%

 

 

 Operating Profit (net of foreign exchange gains/losses)

965.000

901.000

7.1%

 

 Margin (%)

 

 20.9%

 

 27.8%

 

 

Operating Profit includes all foreign exchange gains or losses. For Q2 FY2012 foreign exchange losses of Rs.198.000 millions have been shown under the head “other expenditure”. These foreign exchange losses are due to the impact of the unprecedented depreciation of the Rupee to the US Dollar primarily on foreign currency loan facilities availed by the Company. Q2 FY2012 Operating Profit, prior to foreign exchange losses, is Rs.965.000 millions which would result in an operating margin of 20.9% (compared with an adjusted Operating Profit of Rs.901.000 millions for Q2 FY2011 with margins of 27.8%).

 

Global crude steel production1 has increased by 8.2% from 1,048 million MT in the first nine months of CY2010 to 1,134 million MT during the same period in CY2011. This compares with year on year growth for the last quarter of 10.3% and 7.6% for the first half of CY2011.

 

Steel Production (million MT)

Nine Months Ended

Region

Sep-11

Sep-10

Change (%)

Asia

728.3

665.2

9.5%

India

53.9

51.2

5.3%

China

525.7

474.9

10.7%

North America

89.3

84.1

6.1%

South America

36.8

32.7

12.5%

European Union

135.7

130.1

4.3%

The global average steel capacity utilisation has increased significantly from 74.8% in Q3 CY2010 to 78.8% in Q3 CY2011 but decreased from 82.4% at the end of the last quarter. These utilization levels have ranged between 76% to 83% during the first nine months of CY2011.

 

Crude oil prices declined from approximately $115/barrel at the beginning of Q3 CY2011 to $103/barrel at the end of the quarter.

 

Operational Highlights

 

Q2 FY2012 Business Performance

Q2 FY2012 Gross Sales increased by 41.3% compared to Q2 FY2011. This was primarily due to increased market demand for electrodes driving significantly higher volumes. Electrode sales volumes in the quarter increased by 40% compared to the same period last year. This increase was driven by both the domestic market as well as exports. Sales volumes in India grew by 10% and export sales volumes grew by 58% during the quarter. Net Sales growth in the non-electrode segments was also relatively strong during Q2 FY2012.

 

Operating Profits increased by 12.2% compared to the previous quarter. During the quarter, the Company has witnessed increase in input costs other than needle coke. Average capacity utilization increased from 78% in Q2 FY2011 to 97% in Q2 FY2012. Electrode production has increased by 24% during this quarter, compared to the same period last year.

 

Q2 FY2012 Net Profit increased by 13.6% compared to previous quarter and decreased by 14.9% as compared to Q2 FY2011. This was due to the unprecedented depreciation of the Rupee to the US Dollar primarily on foreign currency loan facilities availed by the Company. Interest expense increased from Rs.8.500 millions in Q2 FY2011 to Rs.25.000 millions in Q2 FY2012, as a result of an increase in working capital requirements and firming of interest rates.

 

Balance Sheet

 

Graphite India remains focused on maintaining a conservative balance sheet in order to preserve strategic and operational flexibility. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had total debt of Rs.4240.000 millions, cash and cash equivalents of Rs.2480.000 millions, net debt of Rs.1760.000 millions and Net Worth of Rs.14820.000 millions.

 

Segment Analysis

 

 

 

Q2

 

y-o-y

 

Q1

 

q-o-q

 

Half year

 

y-o-y

Rs. In millions

 

 FY2012

 

 FY2011

 

 Growth (%)

 

 FY2012

 

Growth (%)

 

 FY2012

 

 FY2011

 

 Growth (%)

Net Sales

4620.000

3240.000

42.5%

3190.000

44.9%

7800.000

5820.000

34.0%

Graphite and Carbon

3980.000

2750.000

45.0%

2720.000

46.5%

6700.000

4870.000

37.7%

Power

110.000

80.000

34.2%

60.000

92.0%

170.000

150.000

12.9%

Steel

280.000

230.000

20.3%

90.000

202.6%

370.000

450.000

(18.2)%

Unallocated

380.000

280.000

36.3%

390.000

(1.5)%

770.000

540.000

44.2%

Less: Inter Segment Sales

(140.000)

(100.000)

 

(70.000)

 

(210.000)

(180.000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit before Tax and Interest

840.000

700.000

20.3%

600.000

39.2%

1440.000

1270.000

13.6%

Graphite and Carbon

640.000

540.000

18.2%

510.000

24.7%

1150.000

1010.000

13.5%

Power

100.000

80.000

30.0%

40.000

166.9%

140.000

120.000

18.5%

Steel

10.000

0.000

 

(20.000)

 

(10.000)

0.000

 

Unallocated

90.000

80.000

12.4%

70.000

23.8%

160.000

140.000

18.3%

 

Performance Outlook

 

The World Steel Association2 now expects global steel consumption to grow year on year by 6.5% in CY2011 and 5.4% in CY2012. These forecasts assume that developing economies would continue to drive global growth and the impact of the European sovereign debt crisis on Asian demand is contained. The recovery of steel demand in the developed countries will be relatively modest compared to the more robust growth across Asia. India’s steel demand is projected to grow by year on year 4.3% in CY2011 to 67.7 MT and 7.9% in CY2012. In context of these forecasts, global steel capacity utilization, currently between 76% to 83%, is expected to remain relatively high. This coupled with an increasing contribution of EAF share to total crude steel production will directly benefit the graphite electrode industry.

 

Although Graphite India’s standalone capacity utilisation levels are currently 97%, the Company maintains a targeted consolidated annual capacity utilization of approximately 85-90% for FY2012. The Company has secured needle coke supplies until the end of FY 2012. Graphite India has initiated discussions with needle coke manufacturers to secure supply contracts for the next fiscal year. The electrode capacity expansion at Durgapur Plant by 20,000 MT is progressing as per schedule and is expected to be completed by Q4 FY2012.

 

GRAPHITE INDIA: AT A GLANCE

 

Company Background

 

Graphite India is the largest Indian producer of graphite electrodes and one of the largest globally, by total capacity. Its manufacturing capacity of approximately 78,000 tonnes per annum is spread over four plants at Durgapur (34,000 MT), Bangalore (13,000 MT), Nashik (13,000 MT) and Nurnberg in Germany (18,000 MT). The Company accounts for approximately 6.5% of global electrode capacity and has over 40 years of technical expertise in the industry. With its corporate office in Kolkata, India, the Company services its clients in over fifty countries, with no client accounting for over 6% of revenues. Exports account for approximately 50% of revenues and export volumes increased over 3 times from FY2001 to FY2011. Graphite India manufactures the full range of graphite electrodes but stays focused on the higher margin, large diameter, ultra-high power (“UHP”) electrodes. Approximately 85% of the Company’s total capacity is currently UHP.

 

Graphite India is well poised in the global graphite electrode industry through its quality, scale of operations and low cost production base. The Company’s competitive edge was particularly evident during the last decade, when low prices for graphite electrodes resulted in many of the leading players generating losses, but Graphite India however remained consistently profitable and declared dividends. The Company experienced steady double digit revenue CAGR over the past five years despite a global slowdown. Graphite India currently has a conservative leverage profile, with significant financial capacity for organic or inorganic expansion.

 

The Company’s strategy is to become further vertically integrated, continue its penetration of new markets and clients as well as pursue value enhancing inorganic growth opportunities. Graphite India currently manufactures Calcined Petroleum Coke (“CPC”) for use in electrode manufacturing. It is also enhancing its presence in value added graphite products for the auto, aerospace, chemical, pharmaceutical, metallurgical and machine tool industries.

 

The Company is further targeting focused reductions in its manufacturing costs. A capacity expansion plan has been initiated in its Durgapur (West Bengal) plant, to increase capacity by 20,000 MT per annum, taking the total capacity towards 100,000 MT per annum.

 

The Company also has facilities designed for the manufacture of impervious graphite equipment and glass reinforced plastic pipes and tanks. It has an installed capacity of 33 MW of power generation through hydel and multi-fuel routes.

 

Industry

 

Graphite electrodes are used in electric arc furnace (“EAF”) based steel mills and is a consumable item for the steel industry. The graphite electrode industry is highly consolidated with the top five major global players accounting for 75% of the high end UHP electrode capacity. Majority of this capacity however, is currently located in high cost regions like US, Europe and Japan. The manufacturing process, for the high end UHP electrodes is technology intensive and is a significant barrier for the entry of new players.

 

Due to the global economic recession, demand for electrodes is currently less than total installed capacity of 1.2 million MT, of which UHP capacity is 0.9 million MT. Global steel production continues to recover post-recession.

 

The EAF method of manufacturing steel is becoming increasingly attractive due to its low capital costs, lower breakeven tonnage, and flexibility in locating plants closer to consumption points and significantly lower pollution levels than in the blast furnace steel plants. As a result, EAF production has increased from 180 million tonnes in 1985 to 396 million MT in 2010.

 

UNAUDITED STANDALONE SECOND QUARTER RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2012

 

Rs. In Millions

Particulars

Quarter Ended

30.09.2011

Half Year Ended

30.09.2011

 

 

 

Gross Sales/ Income from Operation

4791.900

8138.800

Less: Excise Duty on Sales

176.300

338.000

(a) Net Sales / Income from operations

4615.600

7800.800

(b) Other Operating Income

--

--

Total Income

4615.600

7800.800

Expenditure

 

 

(Increase) / Decrease in stock in trade and work in progress

370.000

180.600

Consumption of raw materials

1674.100

3114.900

Consumption of stores and spare parts

516.200

932.600

Purchase of traded goods

--

--

Employees cost

222.700

428.900

Electricity Charges

417.200

809.400

Depreciation

98.900

197.400

Other expenditure

659.500

964.000

Total

3958.600

6627.800

Profit from operations before other income, interest and exceptional Items

657.000

1173.000

Other income

11.200

80.300

Profit before interest and exceptional Items

668.200

1253.300

Interest

25.000

51.400

Profit after Interest but before Exceptional Items

643.200

1201.900

Exceptional Items – Payments under Voluntary Retirement Scheme

--

--

Profit from Ordinary Activities before tax

643.200

1201.900

Tax expense

 

 

- Current

228.000

418.000

- Earlier years

(3.600)

(3.600)

Net Profit from Ordinary Activities after tax

418.800

787.500

Extraordinary items

--

--

Net Profit for the year period

418.800

787.500

Paid up equity share capital (Face value of Rs.2/- each)

390.800

390.800

Reserves excluding revaluation reserves

 

 

Earning per share (EPS) – Face Value Rs.2/- each

 

 

Basic EPS (Rs.)

2.14

4.03

Diluted EPS (Rs.)

2.14

4.03

 

 

 

Earning per share (EPS) excluding Exceptional Items – Face Value Rs.2/- each

 

 

Basic EPS (Rs.)

2.14

4.03

Diluted EPS (Rs.)

2.14

4.03

 

 

 

Public shareholding

 

 

          Number of shares

78138736

78138736

          Percentage of shareholding

39.99

39.99

 

 

 

Promoters and Promoters group Shareholding-

 

 

a) Pledged /Encumbered

 

 

Number of shares

--

--

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

--

--

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

--

--

 

 

 

b) Non-Encumbered

 

 

Number of shares

117236858

117236858

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

100.00

100.00

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

60.01

60.01

 

SEGMENT REPORTING AS PER CLAUSE 41 OF THE LISTING AGREEMENT

 

Rs. in Millions

Particulars

Quarter Ended

30.09.2011

Half Year Ended

30.09.2011

 

 

 

Segment Revenue

 

 

Graphite and Carton

3982.800

6701.200

Power

112.700

171.400

Steel

276.600

368.000

Unallocated

383.300

772.600

Total

4755.400

8013.200

Less: Inter Segment Revenue

139.800

212.400

 

 

 

Sales / Income from Operations Net

4615.600

7800.800

 

 

 

Segment Results

 

 

Profit before tax and Interest

 

 

Graphite and Carton

636.000

1145.900

Power

99.300

136.500

Steel

12.200

(6.000)

Unallocated

90.400

163.400

Total

837.900

1439.800

Less:

 

 

Interest

25.000

51.400

Other Unallocable Expenditure / Income (net)

169.700

186.500

Total profit before tax

643.200

1201.900

 

 

 

Capital Employed

 

 

Segment Assets – Segment Liabilities

 

 

Graphite and Carton

14785.700

14785.700

Power

508.000

508.000

Steel

1733.800

1733.800

Unallocated

1058.000

1058.000

Total

18085.500

18085.500

 

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

Rs. in Millions

Particulars

As at

30.09.2011

(Unaudited)

Shareholders Funds

 

(a) Share Capital

390.800

(b) Reserves and Surplus

14431.700

 

14822.500

Loan Funds

4241.900

Deferred Tax Liabilities (Net)

725.700

Total

19790.100

 

 

Fixed Assets

6036.100

Investment

2731.900

 

 

Current Assets, Loans and Advances

 

(a) Inventories

7812.500

(b) Sundry Debtors

3725.100

(c) Cash and Bank Balances

468.800

(d) Other Current Assets

45.400

(e) Loans and Advances

1854.400

 

13906.200

 

 

Less : Current Liabilities and Provisions

 

(a) Liabilities

2471.800

(b) Provisions

412.300

 

2884.100

Net Current Assets

11022.100

Total

19790.100

 

Note

 

·         The above results have been reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board at its meeting held on 14th November, 2011. The Auditors of the Company have carried out a Limited Review of the financial results for the quarter and the half year ended 30th September, 2011 in terms of Clause 41 of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges.

 

·         Other expenditure for the quarter and the half year ended 30th September, 2011 includes exchange loss of Rs. 198.100 Millions and Rs.171.400 Millions respectively. Other income for the corresponding quarter and the half year ended 30th September, 2010 includes exchange gain of Rs.80.400 Millions and Rs.47.100 Millions respectively. Such gain for the year ended 31st March, 2011 was Rs.125.200 Millions.

 

·         Generation of power at hydro electrical plants is seasonal in nature.

 

·         No investor complaint was pending at the beginning of the quarter. During the quarter, ten complaints were received. All the complaints were disposed off / attended to and no complaint was pending as on 30th September, 2011.

 

·         Tax expense – Current comprises current tax and deferred tax. Tax expense – Earlier Years relates to fringe benefit tax.  

 

·         Figures for the previous year/period have been re-grouped / re-arranged wherever necessary.


 

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.52.82

UK Pound

1

Rs.82.47

Euro

1

Rs.68.93

 


 

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

7

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

7

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

7

--LEVERAGE

1~10

7

--RESERVES

1~10

7

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

7

--MARGINS

-5~5

--

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

62

 

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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