BUSINESS INFORMATION REPORT

 

1. Summary Information

 

 

Country

INDIA

Company Name

WENDT INDIA LIMITED

Principal Name 1

MR. M. M. MURUGAPPAN

Status

GOOD

Principal Name 2

MR. E. ALLITSCH

 

 

Registration #

08-003913

Street Address

FLAT NO.105, 1ST FLOOR, CAUVERY BLOCK, NATIONAL GAMES HOUSING COMPLEX, KORAMANGALA, BANGALORE – 560 047, KARNATAKA

Established Date

21.08.1980

SIC Code

--

Telephone#

91-80-25701423/ 1424

Business Style 1

MANUFACTURER

Fax #

91-80-25701425

Business Style 2

--

Homepage

http://www.wendtindia.com

Product Name 1

SUPER ABRASIVE GRINDING WHEELS

# of employees

NOT AVAILABLE

Product Name 2

GRINDING MACHINES AND TOOLS

Paid up capital

RS.20,000,000/-

Product Name 3

--

Shareholders

PROMOTER AND PROMOTER GROUP-79.74%

PUBLIC SHAREHOLDING-20.26%

Banking

STATE BANK OF INDIA

Public Limited Corp.

YES

Business Period

31 YEARS

IPO

YES

International Ins.

--

Public Enterprise

YES

Rating

A (63)

Related Company

Relation

Country

Company Name

CEO

SUBSIDIARIES

THAILAND

WENDT GRINDING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

--

Note

--

 

2. Summary Financial Statement

Balance Sheet as of

31.03.2011

(Unit: Indian Rs.)

Assets

Liabilities

Current Assets

203,526,000

Current Liabilities

170,401,000

Inventories

101,476,000

Long-term Liabilities

0,000

Fixed Assets

308,403,000

Other Liabilities

105,302,000

Deferred Assets

0,000

Total Liabilities

275,703,000

Invest & other Assets

243,721,000

Retained Earnings

561,423,000

 

 

Net Worth

581,423,000

Total Assets

857,126,000

Total Liab. & Equity

857,126,000

 Total Assets

(Previous Year)

694,915,000

 

 

P/L Statement as of

31.03.2011

(Unit: Indian Rs.)

Sales

815,096,000

Net Profit

159,509,000

Sales(Previous yr)

559,397,000

Net Profit(Prev.yr)

98,233,000

 

MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

20.07.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

WENDT INDIA LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Flat No.105, 1st Floor, Cauvery Block, National Games Housing Complex, Koramangala, Bangalore – 560 047, Karnataka

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2011

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

21.08.1980

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

08-003913

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs.20.000 Millions

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L85110KA1980PLC003913

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

BLRW00459E

 

 

Legal Form :

It is a public limited liability company.  The company’s shares are listed on the Stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Super Abrasive Grinding Wheels (Diamond and Cubic Boron Nitride), Special Purpose Grinding Machines and Tools.

 

 

No. of Employees :

Not Available

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A (63)

 

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 2326000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is an established company having fine track. Financial position of the company appears to be sound. 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 – April 1, 2010

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2009)

Current Rating

(01.04.2010)

India

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Flat No.105, 1st Floor, Cauvery Block, National Games Housing Complex, Koramangala, Bangalore – 560 047, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-25701423/ 1424

Fax No.:

91-80-25701425

E-Mail :

wil@wendtindia.com

investorservices@wendtinidia.com

apekshanagori@wendtindia.com

Website :

http://www.wendtindia.com

 

 

Factory/ Head/ Sales and Marketing Office :

Plot 69/ 70, SIPCOT Industrial Estate, Hosur – 635 126, Tamilnadu, India

Tel. No.:

91-4344-276851/ 276852/ 276854/ 405500/ 405501

Fax No.:

91-4344-405620/ 405619/ 405630

E-Mail :

wil@wendtindia.com

VenkateshMS@wendtindia.com

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

As on 31.03.2011

 

Name :

Mr. M. M. Murugappan

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. E. Allitsch

Designation :

Alternate Director to P. Verholen

 

 

Name :

Mr. Shrinivas G. Shirgurkar

Designation :

Director

Date of Birth/ Age :

08.04.1948

Qualification :

BE (Mechanical)

Experience in Specific functional areas :

In 1970 he started his career as a Machine Tool Designer and in 1979 set up Ace Designers as a partnership firm offering Machine Tool Design Consultancy. Now he is the Managing Director of Ace Designers Limited, which is one of the largest manufacturers of CNC turning machines in India, with a market share of over 40%

Date of Appointment :

17.04.2006

 

 

Name :

Mr. K. Srinivasan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. K. S. Shetty

Designation :

Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Ms. Apeksha Nagori

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

Name :

Mr. Venkatesh M.S.

Designation :

General Manager – Marketing

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rajesh Khanna

Designation :

Chief Executive

 

 

Name :

Mr. J. H. Sastry

Designation :

General Manager - Manufacturing

 

 

Name :

Mr. D. R. Kulkarni

Designation :

General Manager - Technology

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

As on 30.06.2011

 

Category of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

(A) Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group

 

 

(1) Indian

 

 

Individuals / Hindu Undivided Family

797,352

39.87

Sub Total

797,352

39.87

(2) Foreign

 

 

Bodies Corporate

797,352

39.87

Sub Total

797,352

39.87

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

1,594,704

79.74

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

(1) Institutions

 

 

Financial Institutions / Banks

1,850

0.09

Sub Total

1,850

0.09

(2) Non-Institutions

 

 

Bodies Corporate

18,697

0.93

Individuals

 

 

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

372,722

18.64

Any Others (Specify)

12,027

0.60

Non Resident Indians

871

0.04

Clearing Members

709

0.04

Hindu Undivided Families

10,447

0.52

Sub Total

403,446

20.17

Total Public shareholding (B)

405,296

20.26

Total (A)+(B)

2,000,000

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)

2,000,000

-

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Super Abrasive Grinding Wheels (Diamond and Cubic Boron Nitride), Special Purpose Grinding Machines and Tools.

 

 

Products :

Item Code No.

Product Description

68.01 and 68.04

Diamond / CBN Wheels, Electroplated Wheels and Pellets.

82.02, 82.07 and 84.67

Diamond Segmented Saws, Diamond Dressing Tools, Mining Products and Tools.

84.60 and 38.23

Machines and Accessories

 

PRODUCTION STATUS (AS ON 31.03.2011)

 

Particulars

Unit

Installed Capacity

 

Actual Production

Resin, Metal and Electroplated Diamond/ CBN Wheels, Hones Pellets, Dressing Tools etc.

Nos.

250,000

202,658

Diamond Segmented Saws, Mining Products and Tools

Nos.

3,000

2,641

Machinery and Accessories

Nos.

25,000

7,766

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

1. Installed capacities are as certified by the management and have not been verified by the auditors, this, being a technical matter.

2. Licensed capacity is not applicable.

3. Figures in brackets relate to previous year.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

Not Available

 

 

Bankers :

State Bank of India

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Deloitte Haskins and Sells

Chartered Accountants

Address :

Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

Memberships :

Confederation of Indian Industry

 

 

Subsidiaries :

v      Wendt Grinding Technologies Limited

Plant Address: 109/21 Moo 4, Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate (Rayong), Tambol Pluakdaeng, Amphur Pluakdaeng, Rayong 21140, Thailand

Ph : +66-3895-5490 / +66-3895-5491-2 Ext. 10

Fax : +66-3895-5493

E-mail : praveen@wendt-thai.com, wil@wendtindia.com

 

v      Wendt Middle East FZE

Plant Address: Warehouse No. W3-8, P.O. Box No. 50732, Hamriyah Free Zone – Sharjah, UAE

Ph : +971 50 1153343

Fax : +971 65 778084

E-mail : satyaprasadk-wme@wendtindia.com, wil@wendtindia.com

 

 

Venturers to the joint venture with whom transactions have taken place during the year :

v      Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI)

v      Wendt GmbH Germany

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on 31.03.2011

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

3000000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.30.000 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

2000000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.20.000 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

(Of the above 1,500,000 Equity shares were allotted as Bonus shares by capitalization of General and Capital Redemption Reserve)


 

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

20.000

20.000

20.000

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

561.423

460.218

420.289

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

581.423

480.218

440.289

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

0.000

0.000

2.877

2] Unsecured Loans

0.000

0.000

0.756

TOTAL BORROWING

0.000

0.000

3.633

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

23.846

23.279

22.874

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

605.269

503.497

466.796

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

308.403

277.830

215.048

Capital work-in-progress

17.990

17.176

46.009

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

225.731

167.174

119.974

DEFERRED TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

101.476

70.433

52.222

 

Sundry Debtors

149.585

117.437

125.779

 

Cash & Bank Balances

9.905

13.064

15.128

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

44.036

31.801

317.997

Total Current Assets

305.002

232.735

511.126

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Sundry Creditors

130.654

104.326

80.547

 

Other Current Liabilities

39.747

14.507

14.330

 

Provisions

81.456

72.585

330.484

Total Current Liabilities

251.857

191.418

425.361

Net Current Assets

53.145

41.317

85.765

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

605.269

503.497

466.796

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

815.096

559.397

512.023

 

 

Machining Charges

2.221

1.500

1.587

 

 

Other Income

29.895

22.165

30.862

 

 

TOTAL                                     (A)

847.212

583.062

544.472

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

Raw Material Consumed

245.886

167.622

170.013

 

 

Purchase of Traded Goods

13.036

8.117

 

 

 

Employees Cost

109.517

97.847

84.624

 

 

Other Costs

220.949

153.796

142.072

 

 

(Accretion) / Decretion to Stock

(7.539)

(15.725)

(3.939)

 

 

TOTAL                                     (B)

581.849

411.657

392.770

 

 

 

 

 

Less

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

265.363

171.405

151.702

 

 

 

 

 

Less

INTEREST & FINANCIAL EXPENSES                 (D)

0.006

0.022

0.041

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

265.357

171.383

151.661

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                     (F)

29.781

25.918

21.950

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX (E-F)                               (G)

235.576

145.465

129.711

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                  (H)

76.067

47.232

41.287

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX (G-H)                                (I)

159.509

98.233

88.424

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

72.435

67.506

60.880

 

 

 

 

 

Less

APPROPRIATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

General Reserve

35.000

35.000

35.000

 

 

Interim Dividend @ 100%

0.000

0.000

20.000

 

 

Final Dividend @ 250%

50.000

50.000

20.000

 

 

Tax on Dividend

8.304

8.304

6.798

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

138.640

72.435

67.506

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

F.O.B. Value of goods exported

144.602

124.104

174.714

 

 

Others

14.439

10.914

5.857

 

TOTAL EARNINGS

159.041

135.018

180.571

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials and Components

168.060

105.580

92.900

 

 

Stores and Spare parts

12.015

9.349

7.117

 

 

Capital Goods

16.713

31.339

40.050

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

196.788

146.268

140.067

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

79.76

49.12

44.21

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

PAT / Total Income

(%)

18.83

16.85

16.24

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

28.90

26.00

25.33

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

38.40

28.49

17.86

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.41

0.30

0.29

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

0.43

0.40

0.97

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

1.21

1.22

1.20

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

HISTORY:

 

Subject was promoted by S C Khatau in December'83 in technical and financial collaboration with Wendt, Germany. Under the Khatau management, it was making losses right from inception (except in 1989-90). In November'90, Carborundum Universal, a Murugappa group company, received support from the collaborators to take over the company. Wendt holds a 40% stake in the company. Subject manufactures premium grinding wheels made from diamonds and cubic boron nitrite. Being a leading manufacturer of abrasives, grinding wheels and refractories in the country, Carborundum Universal will be in a better position with this takeover. In Mar.'95, the company commissioned one wind electric generator (cap.: 225 kW) at Perungudi, Tamilnadu. The company has launched a new Edgestar range of diamond sharpeners for sale through supermarkets and Exihibitions. The company's products for Granito Tile Industry is now accepted as a bench mark in India, and the company is actively pursuing for export of these product to Malaysia and West Asia. In 2000-01, the company has implemented the Project for the manufacture of Reverse plated and Infilterated rolls and has also commenced its commercial production. The Software Division, Wendtsoft has started marketing its products for Central Excise Management 'CENTRAC' in 2001-02.

 

ECONOMIC OVERVIEW:

 

The Indian economy continued to be buoyant, holding its ground despite high inflationary trend in food and vegetables in the recent past. Volatile situation in some of the developed economies and the spiraling oil prices as a fallout of Egypt/ Libya crisis which began during the second half of the year has not had much impact on the country’s growth during the last year. This signifies enough financial prudence of the Government and policy makers. Reflecting this, the domestic manufacturing sectors such as Automotive, Steel, Engineering, Cutting tools have witnessed higher growth.

 

However, the domestic economy is today at a crucial juncture, balancing between inflation, industrial growth and monetary policy tightening. The Reserve Bank of India has tightened monetary policy and interest rates several times since last year and taken the interest rates at the level which threatens to impact industrial growth. Analysts feel that there are several domestic as well as international factors responsible for fueling the inflation rate. While on the domestic front the robust demand is pushing the price up of broader items, in the international market, the soft monetary policies and the ongoing issues are constantly pushing up the international commodity prices, contributing Io headline inflation rate. It is expected that the RBI will maintain its hawkish stance in the forth coming monetary policy.

 

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) numbers has slowed down over the last few quarters, however, the Government is expected to show prudence in it’s action to get this back on the growth path.

 

The monsoon, another factor responsible for macroeconomic parameters influencing the demand and development is expected to be good helping the agricultural growth to keep check on food prices and fighting the headline inflation.

 

At the global level, surviving one of the deepest downturns, the economic turnaround in some of the developed countries and the matured markets has been rather quick demonstrating growth. However, the high level of sovereign debt with no visible plans to recover from the situation in some western countries remains a major cause of concern making the pace and shape of growth some what uncertain.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Resonating with the economical growth, the Company achieved a top line of Rs.817.300 millions during the year which is 46% higher than the previous year. The domestic turnover recorded an appreciable growth of 54% over the previous year reflecting on better performance of many of the industrial segments the Company operates. The major segments which contribute to the Company’s growth are Automotive, Engineering, Cutting Tools and Steel that have had their positive impact on the Company’s Domestic Business. The Export sales recorded a 17% growth during the year despite the slow industrial recovery in many of the developed nations including UAE which is still to experience signs of economic recovery.

 

In order to grow the business more aggressively as well as with increased focus, the Company had classified its businesses under three verticals- Super abrasives, Non-Super abrasives and International Business during end of 2009-10 which has now started paying rich dividends. The Company is putting more efforts towards strengthening the Non Super abrasives business mainly comprising of machine tools and precision components. Like in past, it would continue to commit adequate investments in Plant and Machinery, Infrastructure and Human Resource.

 

During the year, the Company has successfully launched some of the new machines like CNC Rotary Surface Grinding with vertical spindle, CNC Guide Roll Grinder WGM3S, 6-axes CNC Notch Milling Machine, Profile Grinding with Video Vision WDM 8V machine besides indigenously building Delapena Honing Machines.

 

Under Super abrasives, the Company continues to focus on the development of new products and new applications which would provide base for future growth. During the year, the Company has successfully introduced and tested several new products including Vitrified C8N wheels for Auto Component and Paper and Textile industry, High performance Electroplated CBN wheels for Automotive industry, Metal Bond wheels for Cutting Tools Industry, precision Dressing Rolls for Aerospace industry and Electroplated Diamond wheels for Ceramic industry.

 

During the year, the Company has also formally launched Innovation Management Process as one of the drivers for growth. It has initiated work on two new projects namely Low cost Resin Bond wheels and Vitrified Diamond Products besides strengthening its capability for brazed products. The Company is one of the few companies in India to have implemented Integrated Management Systems (IMS) by combining both Quality Management System and Environmental Management System. The Company has achieved yet another milestone when India’s premier credit rating agency CRISIL conducted a comprehensive study commissioned by NSF and published the Independent Equity Research (IER) report about the Company - An ample evidence of the Company’s commitment to strong business fundamentals and shareholder value creation.

 

FUTURE PROSPECTS:

 

Aligning the management practices and policies with the Mission and Strategic Intent, the Company’s three Broad Strategies continue to be:

 

• Continually improving product performance by use of technology and superior manufacturing. While the existing products would continue to be offered to the customers, new products and new application developments would be the focus.

 

• Market penetration to increase the share with existing customers.

 

• Developing competitive edge by improving service levels and offering value added services.

 

In order to achieve the objectives, the Company would strive hard to focus on Innovation for both products and processes to ensure sustained growth year on year. This would be well supported by deploying state-of-the-art technologies and process automation in critical areas as required. Harnessing the opportunities and potential in growing new industries such as Construction, Infrastructure, Defense, Aerospace, Railways and Steel would continue to be key focus for growth. Various initiatives such as trade shows, exhibitions in both domestic as well as overseas, customer training and other value added services are expected to strengthen the customer engagement levels with the Company.

 

The recent acquisition of Winterthur Technology Group (WTG) by the US multinational 3M Corporation and resultant acquisition of 40% equity share holding in the Company has been a matter of contention. The Company expects the ownership matter to be resolved soon. Once completed, the Company would take advantage of the opportunities that the change brings in and ensure to derive benefits from the multitude of possibilities for accomplishing its long term objectives.

 

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:

 

Wendt Grinding Technologies Limited, Thailand

 

lnspite of continued political odds and subdued industrial activities, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary in Thailand presented yet another good performance. During the year the Company’s top line was Thai Baht 70 mill. (Rs.101.700 millions) which was 60% higher than last year. The Profit before tax was Thai Baht 24.4 mill (Rs.36.500 millions) and Profit after tax was Thai Baht 17 mill (Rs.25.800 millions) both recorded an exceptional growth of over 100% over the previous year. The higher profit levels have been possible as a result of cost reduction initiatives, operational efficiency measures, enhanced product basket as well as market expansion. During the year the Subsidiary Company declared a dividend of 20% amounting to Rs.7.400 millions.

 

In order to reinforce brand image and create increased recall, the subsidiary Company participated in major Industrial Trade exhibitions, conducted local advertising campaigns, technical seminars and prospected new market through surveys in addition to organizing plant tours for its key customers to showcase it’s capability. It also, added new industry specific distributors as partners and increased it’s product basket, As a part of business de-risking, it added solar glass panel manufacturers. The Company continues to focus on opportunities in industries such as Glass, Automobile, Steel, Auto parts. Engineering, Process, Wood, and Construction. Further, the Company is also exploring opportunities to extend re-profiling business to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

 

Wendt Middle East FZE, Sharjah

 

The second wholly owned subsidiary in Sharjah, Wendt Middle East FZE, achieved a reasonable growth by dosing with an annual sale of AED 916 (000’s) (Rs.11.300 millions) despite continued economic slowdown and recent social unrest, The loss for the year was AED 748 (000’s) (Rs.9.000 millions) with a total accumulated loss of Rs.17.800 millions. The volatility in the primary economic drivers such as Construction, Trading and Oil in the Middle East region further contributed to achieving the business lower than the plan.

 

However, the Company has worked on many new initiatives and strategies to minimize the impact of continued economic slowdown by focusing on increased product range for Trading and concentrate on precision ground components. Additionally, the Company is also exploring opportunities to extend re-profiling, honing and grinding services to Iran, Egypt, Turkey and other adjoining countries. The renewed focus particularly in servicing industries like Glass Reinforced Plastic and Oil Exploration is expected to help the Company to tide over the current situation and achieve better results in the coming year.

 

RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS:

 

Recognition, Awards and accolades keeps the employees and the Company as a whole motivated for achieving higher results. During the year the Company has got the following awards.

 

Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) Award

 

This year yet again Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) India conferred on them “Silver Shield for Star Performer” under Large Enterprise category for Miscellaneous Engineering Goods for the year 2008-2009. This is the seventh consecutive year that the Company is getting recognized by EEPC.

 

Best Manufacturing Award

 

The Company has received the Best Manufacturing Award and Certificate of Recognition in the Machine Tools sector for Ranking No.1 under Top 500 SMB category for 2008-09 following a survey conducted by the Centre for Monitoring of Indian Economy (CMIE) in association with Industry 2.0 magazine for superior manufacturing performance.

 

Quality Circle Awards

 

At the National level, the Company’s employee team participated in Quality Circle competition and has been awarded for SGA with “Distinguished Category” at the national convention NCQC 2010 organized by QCFI at Vishakhapatnam.

 

Like wise, at the Regional level, teams from the Company won many quality related awards such as Small Group Activities (SGA), Kaizen, Quality Quiz and 5S from participation in CCQC 2010 [Quality Circle Competitions] organized by QCFI, Bangalore Chapter.

 

CII Work Skill Competition

 

At the Regional level, one of the employees of the Company was ranked 2nd in the Turner Trade Competition organized by CII and was advanced to the National Level.

 

CRISIL Independent Equity Research (IER) Rating

 

The Company has been recognized by NSE as one of the few listed companies in India to have been practicing sound management systems and ethical norms based on strong business fundamentals. As advised by the NSF, India’s premier equity research agency CRISIL had conducted an Independent study of the Company across all facets of the business during the year. Based on the assessment, CRISIL has assigned a rating of “4/5” for Superior Fundamentals and “3/5” indicating Fair Market Valuation of shares.

 

Cufest 2010

 

Employees of the Company participated in Group- level Quality competitions “Cufest 2010” [Quality Festival of CUMI], and won awards for Quality Logo, Poster and Idea King events.

 

MGTC Cultural Meet

 

Women Employees of the Company participated in the cultural meet organized by Murugappa Group and won awards for individual talents.

 

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW:

 

During the year 2010-11, the Indian economy continued its momentum by maintaining the tempo ending with a reasonable GDP growth rate of around 8.3°h in the midst of spiraling commodity prices. Despite the inflationary trend in foods, the economy was not out of the growth path. Accelerated investments in Infrastructure, rapid rise in exports and growth in industrial out put helped the growth. India’s strong internal growth dynamics was most visible in segments like Automobile. Auto Component, General Engineering, Infrastructure and Construction and Steel. Resonating with the growth in Indian economy, the domestic business of Subject grew by 54% and export achieving a growth of 17% over the last year. While the Super abrasive business grew by 26%, the Non-Super abrasive has shown an exemplary growth of 138% over the last year. The growth in the Super abrasives has come mainly from the Company’s increased focus on growing industries in Domestic market such as Automotive, Cutting Tools, Engineering, Steel, Ceramics and Refractory. Continuous efforts on new product and new application development including working in close coordination with customers for import substitutions supplemented to this growth. The Non-Super abrasive business comprising of machine tools, accessories and precision components together recorded the above commendable growth. Capacity expansions and new projects in Steel sector, positive performance by Engineering, Railways and Cutting Tool industries together with sustained demand for precision components has enabled the Company to record this higher growth in the Non-Super abrasives business. While new variants and models in Machines were introduced in the market by the Company during the year, continued thrust on new product development, increased service levels and direct marketing efforts have helped to maintain its leadership position in the domestic market.

 

In order to increase customer base, provide prompt services and ensure sustained growth in the domestic arena, the Company created two additional regions namely Jaipur and Nashik during the year. This move will help the Company to complement its market presence and competitive edge.

 

While the Company continues to offer products and services to the existing industries such as Automotive, Cutting Tool, Engineering, Steel, Ferrite, Glass, Ceramics, Paper and Textile, it expanded the industry base to Railways, Aerospace, Construction, Infrastructure and Oil and Gas during the year. This is in line with the Company’s underlying core objective of constantly looking for opportunities in growth sectors which is vital for the success. As a result, the comprehensive product range particularly in the Super abrasives business has become still more inclusive in terms of applications and product basket.

 

In order to bring more focus and direction to address sustained growth year-on-year, the Company had formed the Strategic Intent followed by identification of Strategic Initiatives and deployment of Product Management approach few years back. To strengthen and support this, in the year 2009-10, the Company re-classified the businesses into three verticals namely Super abrasives. Non-Super abrasives and International Business. The above initiatives and underlying actions have complemented well and have started yielding results from this financial year 2010-11.

 

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK:

 

While there is optimism shown by continuing fiscal expansion plans and resultant demand growth, against the earlier government projection of 9%, the Indian GDP growth is now expected to be around 8.2% in the coming year. The Indian economy however has displayed remarkable resilience by engineering a substantial increase in domestic demand to compensate for the relatively lower export growth. This clearly indicates that more focus is towards driving higher domestic consumption and investments.

 

The major Industrial sectors which are expected to support the growth projections would be Automotive, Steel, Engineering, Infrastructure and Construction, Fertilizer and Cement during the coming year. Sizeable investments and expansion plans in Steel. Automobile, Auto-component industries are expected to take advantage of the growth opportunities and growing domestic demands. The Indian auto sector has been experiencing robust growth during last two fiscals notwithstanding input material and fuel price hikes. This industry has closed the year with a growth of around 29% mainly driven by improved market sentiments, technological innovations, improved economic conditions, new product launches and consumer confidence in income security as well as relaxed policies by the Government for vehicle financing. The major contributors for this growth have been small cars with around 3 Million cars and Commercial vehicles. The Company expects a slightly moderated growth of around 12-15% in the coming year as well in view of hardening of interest rates and rising commodity prices. On the same note, the auto component segment is also expected to reflect the trend with an estimated growth of 16-18% on account of OEM demand and planned investments by major component manufacturers.

 

Promotion of Infrastructure development, construction and housing sector has been one of the main agendas of the Government supported with various initiatives. Consequently, the performance of Indian steel industry has been better than the global average growth rate of 7-8% during the year achieving a growth of 9.5-10% despite the rise in input raw material prices. During the coming year, the steel industry is expected to maintain the upbeat due to continued planned Capex spend by major players, setting up of new plants and low per capita steel consumption as well as demand from major users like automotive industry.

 

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENTS:

 

The Company is the supplier of Super abrasives tooling to a wide spectrum of industry and its growth is greatly dependent on the performance of the industry. Since the Company caters to the requirement of Automobile, Auto Components, Engineering and the related industry which had a positive growth, the Company has mirrored the same positive trend posting an impressive performance during the year 2010-2011.

 

The revival in domestic industrial activities resulting in higher demand for Super abrasive products aided to achieve a much better performance. Recognizing this, the Company continued to focus its efforts on seizing the opportunities and has been working on various strategies to widen the product portfolio while also working on reducing dependency of the business on specific industries. As a result, several newer applications for various emerging industries and markets have been identified with industries like Aeronautical, Construction, Petroleum, Power and Glass.

 

BUSINESS OUTLOOK:

 

The Indian economy growth is expected to grow at 8.2% which is slightly downgraded from earlier projection of 9.0% as a result of continued inflationary trends triggered by increase in commodity prices, increasing raw material prices and interest rates affecting the liquidity. On the above background, the Company will continue to focus on retaining its strong domestic market position by virtue of its rich product portfolio, market reach and penetration. The Company will also continue to intensify its efforts to further improve its market presence and address competition in the domestic front.

 

Continued focus on product developments and applications, introduction of new products and concentrate on growth industries for Super abrasives will play a major role for growth of the Company in the coming year. More over, improved service levels as also initiatives for better engagement levels with customers will ensure superior value proposition in the market. In order to achieve aggressive growth in the Non-Super abrasives business, the Company has planned new introductions as well as product extensions in grinding machines, Delapena Honing machines and machines for Steel Industry as well as development of precision components for new customers. The above plans will be adequately supported by earmarking necessary investments in building, infrastructure, machinery and equipment for reinforcement of customer confidence on the Company.

 

The Company will also aggressively pursue opportunities in the overseas market which includes both Wendt group locations and Non-group regions for growth of Super abrasives as well as Non-Super abrasive products.

 

The relatively newly established 100% owned subsidiary, Wendt Middle East FZE at Sharjah, which has been in its infancy, has started showing improved results despite the socio-economical disturbances in the region. It has renewed its focus on more of trading products and services in the UAE and neighboring market especially for Oil and Gas and General Engineering industry. With this change on focus and strategy, the Company expects to gain more traction during the coming year.

 

The other subsidiary Company, Wendt Grinding Technologies Limited in Thailand is now matured and continues to show commendable performance year on year since its inception and enough resolve to beat its own record during the coming year notwithstanding the unfavorable market conditions and socio-political odds. This has been possible due to continual efforts on exploring new markets, opportunities, increasing product offerings and enhancing value propositions to the customers. With plans to expand the market development and operations to the bordering countries, the Company expects to churn out yet another better performance during the coming year.

 

Financial Performance with respect to Operational Performance

 

The Operating profit and Contribution of the Company has recorded reasonable growth during the year due to improved operational efficiency and better product. mix. The availability of reliable information and effective customer data, Knowledge management such as drawings, specification, data sheet through the SAP ERP System, helped the Company to improve its response time and service levels. Thanks for the ERP system which helped the Company to supply the right product at the right time with right specifications there by providing value addition to the customer.

 

CONTINGENT LIABILITY NOT PROVIDED FOR:

 

Particulars

31.03.2011

(Rs. in millions)

a) Disputed income tax demands under appeal

The company has received favourable orders from the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) (CIT-A) in respect of two assessment years, however the department is in appeal with the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. In respect of one assessment year, the Company has received a favourable order from CIT-A but the order giving effect to the CIT-A order is yet to be received by the Company.

 

The said amounts has been arrived at based on the assessment order received from the relevant authority. Outflows, if any, arising out of this claim would depend on the outcome of the decision and the Company's rights for further appeal before the Judiciary.

5.932

b) Guarantees given by Company's Bankers

18.551

c) Bills Discounted

9.065

 

FIXED ASSETS:

 

Tangible Assets

v      Land

v      Building

v      Plant and Machinery

v      Furniture, Fixture and Equipments

v      Vehicles

Intangible Assets:

v      Technical Knowhow

v      ERP-Software

 

WEBSITE DETAILS:

 

History

 

Subject was incorporated in 1980 as a Joint Venture between Wendt GmbH and The House of Khataus. In 1991, Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI), a US$ 3.0 Billion Murugappa Group Company acquired the Khatau’s stake in the business. Since then subject has been a 40 - 40 Joint Venture between Wendt GmbH and CUMI. The public holds the balance 20% equity.

 

Wendt India is ranked among the Top 25 successful Indo-German JVs by the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC).

 

Strategic Intent

 

“Wendt India seeks to become a significant global player in offering customized functionally superior products/services for Grinding and Machining Hard-to- Process materials”

 

Corporate Group

 

Wendt India draws its Technological Superiority from Wendt GmbH which is a part of Winterthur Technology Group (WTG ) Switzerland and Sound and Ethical Management practices from Murugappa Group.

 

While Wendt GmbH-the pioneers in Super abrasive tooling solutions and high precision grinding machines for Insert grinding and Steel industries for over 8 decades, the 100 year Murugappa Group is the market leader in diverse businesses such as Engineering, Abrasives, Finance, General Insurance, Cycles, Sugar, Farm Inputs, Fertilizers, Plantations, Bio-products and Nutraceuticals having 29 companies with manufacturing facilities spread across 13 states in India. The group is among the fastest growing diversified business houses in India.

 

Wendt India known for its diversified and impressive Product Portfolio , Innovation strategy, strong Product Development, Personalized technical services and providing Technology Solutions in Grinding to its 750+ direct customers in the domestic market.

 

Wendt India believes in direct sales to its customers who are serviced through highly trained application oriented sales engineers located in all major Industrial cities across India.

 

Exports constitute over 30% of Wendt India’s total business

 

 


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.44.59

UK Pound

1

Rs.71.62

Euro

1

Rs.62.78 

 


 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

6

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

6

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

7

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

8

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

8

--LEVERAGE

1~10

7

--RESERVES

1~10

8

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

7

--MARGINS

-5~5

--

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

NO

--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

 

63

 

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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