MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19.05.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

TOLANI SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

10-A, Bakhtawar, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021, Maharashtra 

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2010

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

29.01.1974

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-17161

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs.236.520 Millions

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U61100MH1974PLC017161

 

 

Legal Form :

A closely held Public Limited Liability Company.

 

 

Line of Business :

Providing Shipping Services.

 

 

No. of Employees :

Information denied by the management.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A (66)

 

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 46000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established shipping company having fine track. Financial position of the company appears to be sound. Trade relations are fair. Business is active. Payments are reported to be regular and as per commitments.

 

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

 

NOTES :

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

 

 

INFORMATION DECLINED BY

 

Name :

Mr. Raman

Designation :

Accounts Manager

Contact No.:

91-22-66568989

Date :

18.05.2011

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

10-A, Bakhtawar, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-22926878/22026878/66568989

Fax No.:

91-22-22870697/22870697

E-Mail :

seta@tolanigroup.com

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

As on 28.09.2010

 

Name :

Mr. Nandlal Pribhdas Tolani

Designation :

Director

Address :

1100, Prabhu Kutir, 15, Altamount Road, Mumbai-400026, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

15.02.1924

Date of Appointment :

29.01.1974

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rohet Nandlal Tolani

Designation :

Director

Address :

55, Ridout Road, Singapore, 248449

Date of Birth/Age :

19.12.1953

Date of Appointment :

06.04.1978

 

 

Name :

Ms. Sujata Arun Naik

Designation :

Director

Address :

4, Dalia Court, East Hanover, New Jersey-007936, United States of America

Date of Birth/Age :

16.10.1961

Date of Appointment :

13.11.2006

 

 

Name :

Mr. Nareshchand C Singhal

Designation :

Director

Address :

D 107, Poornima, 23, Pedder Road, Mumbai-400026, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

10.08.1936

Date of Appointment :

18.09.2003

 

 

Name :

Mr. Michael Philip Pinto

Designation :

Director

Address :

405, Shalaka, Maharshi Karve Road, Mumbai-400021, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

27.05.1943

Date of Appointment :

14.11.2008

 

 

Name :

Mr. J. Tahil Reejhsinghani 

Designation :

Director

Address :

603, Prabhu Kunj, Pedder Road, Mumbai-400026, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

28.08.1920

Date of Appointment :

30.04.1982

 

 

Name :

Mr. Manohar Prahlad Awati

Designation :

Director

Address :

Pavan Vinchurni, P.O Nirguti, Phaltan, Satara-415523, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

07.09.1927

Date of Appointment :

04.11.1986

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rammurthi Kumar

Designation :

Managing Director

Address :

A-303, Cascade Vasant Oscar, LBS Marg, Mulund (West), Mumbai-400080, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

17.01.1965

Date of Appointment :

26.07.2000

 

 

Name :

Mr. Seshadri Venkatachalam

Designation :

Whole Time Director

Address :

174, Govinda Bulding, Jawaharnagar,  Road No. 2, Goregaon (West), Mumbai-400062, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

17.09.1957

Date of Appointment :

26.09.2007

 

 

Name :

Mr. Virendra Sitaram Gharat

Designation :

Whole Time Director

Address :

D-1101, Sarovar Darshan Tower, CHS, Almeida Road, Panchpakhadi, Thane-400602, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

07.06.1955

Date of Appointment :

26.09.2007

 

 

Name :

Mr. Chunduri Venkata Veerabhadra Rao

Designation :

Director

Address :

502, Empress Court, 184, Sher-E-Punjab Society, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400093, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

01.07.1958

Date of Appointment :

26.09.2007

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Ms. Seeta Venkatraman Iyer

Designation :

Secretary

Address :

H-1203, Mayuresh Park, Lake Road, Bhandup West, Mumbai-400078, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

01.04.1977

Date of Appointment :

26.09.2007

 

 

Name :

Mr. Raman

Designation :

Accounts Manager

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

As on 28.09.2010

 

Names of Shareholders

 

No. of Shares

Nandlal Pribhdas Tolani

 

16987886

Nandlal Pribhdas Tolani HUF

 

941218

Papu Nandlal Tolani

 

1109596

Sujata Arun Naik

 

2474788

Sujata Arun Naik

 

2138505

Mihikaa Arun Naik

 

5

Tolani Private Limited, India

 

1

Tolani Engineers Private Limited, India

 

1

 

 

 

Total

 

23652000

 

As on 28.09.2010

 

Equity Share Breakup

 

Percentage of Holding

Category

 

 

Bodies corporate

 

0.01

Directors or relatives of directors

 

99.99

Total

 

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Providing Shipping Services.

 

 

Products :

Product Description

Item Code

Bulk Carriers

890190.01

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

Information denied by the management.

 

 

Bankers :

The Bank of Nova Scotia Asia Limited, One Raffles Quay, #20-01, North Tower, Singapore-048583, Singapore

 

 

Facilities :

Secured Loan

As on 31.03.2010

(Rs. in Millions)

As on 31.03.2009

(Rs. in Millions)

Term Loan

 

 

Foreign Currency Loans from Banks

(Secured by mortgage of ship)

6288.386

6858.887

Total

6288.386

6858.887

 

 

 

Unsecured Loan

 

 

Fixed deposit (includes deposits placed by directors amounting to Rs.21.550 millions, previous years Rs.16.925 millions)

93.459

53.184

Total

93.459

53.184

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Messrs Chandabhoy and Jassoobhoy

Chartered Accountant

Address :

208, Phoenix House, 162, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

  • Tolani Bulk Carriers Limited (U60300MH1991PLC062375)
  • Top Investments and Finance Private Limited (U65990MH1976PTC019386)
  • Tolani Private Limited
  • Tolani Shipping (Singapore) Pte Limited
  • Puni Gopal Shipping Pte Limited
  • Parvati Shipping Pte Limited
  • Tolani Engineers Private Limited
  • Nandlal Tolani Charitable Trust

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on 28.09.2010

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

25000000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.250.000 Millions

500000

Preferences Shares

Rs.500/- each

Rs.250.000 Millions

 

Total

 

Rs.500.000 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

23652000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.236.520 Millions

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

31.03.2008

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

236.520

236.520

236.520

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

11368.243

10867.079

9363.590

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

11604.763

11103.599

9600.110

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

6288.386

6858.887

3880.231

2] Unsecured Loans

93.459

53.184

47.217

TOTAL BORROWING

6381.845

6912.071

3927.448

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

17986.608

18015.670

13527.557

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

15279.215

15225.112

8085.466

Capital work-in-progress

39.684

17.845

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

2436.955

2555.087

5272.425

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

77.771

19.300

51.486

 

Sundry Debtors

35.470

158.724

106.776

 

Cash & Bank Balances

2.177

2.315

29.974

 

Other Current Assets

71.217

0.376

18.773

 

Loans & Advances

334.292

356.649

350.301

Total Current Assets

520.927

537.364

557.310

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Sundry Creditors

152.372

167.731

344.989

 

Other Current Liabilities

65.577

5.651

36.487

 

Provisions

72.224

146.356

6.168

Total Current Liabilities

290.173

319.738

387.644

Net Current Assets

230.754

217.626

169.666

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

17986.608

18015.670

13527.557

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

31.03.2008

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Earning From Shipping Activities

1953.271

4356.677

4294.029

 

 

Other Income

132.338

30.122

669.238

 

 

Profit on Sale/ Redemption of Investments (Net)

65.702

0.000

623.502

 

 

Profit on Sale of Assets (Net)

0.000

0.000

2094.552

 

 

TOTAL                                     (A)

2151.311

4386.799

7681.321

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Payments to and provision for employees

277.220

247.180

171.071

 

 

Operating and other expense

400.090

1149.764

1689.305

 

 

Loss on sale/ redemption of investments (net)

0.000

195.110

0.000

 

 

Loss on sale of assets (net)

0.242

0.005

0.000

 

 

TOTAL                                     (B)

677.552

1592.059

1860.376

 

 

 

 

 

Less

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

1473.759

2794.740

5820.945

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES                         (D)

94.541

219.850

203.431

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

1379.218

2574.890

5617.514

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                     (F)

791.433

715.014

378.696

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX (E-F)                               (G)

587.785

1859.876

5238.818

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                  (H)

18.102

46.527

103.226

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX (G-H)                                (I)

569.683

1813.349

5135.592

 

 

 

 

 

Add

INCOME TAX OF EARLIER YEARS

0.685

0.013

1.932

 

DEPRECIATION OF EARLIER YEARS

0.000

9.659

0.000

 

PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS (NET)

(0.253)

0.000

(0.899)

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TRANSFER TO TONNAGE TAX RESERVE UNDER SECTION 115VT OF THE INCOME TAX ACT 1961

80.000

406.000

411.500

 

 

 

 

 

Add

TRANSFER FROM TONNAGE TAX RESERVE (UTILISES)

0.000

830.600

0.000

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

8893.713

6966.850

3032.142

 

 

 

 

 

Less

APPROPRIATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer to General Reserve

57.100

182.400

513.700

 

 

Dividend

59.130

118.260

236.520

 

 

Tax on Dividend

9.821

20.098

40.197

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

9257.777

8893.713

6966.850

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

24.09

76.67

217.13

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

31.03.2008

PAT / Total Income

(%)

26.48

41.34

66.86

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

30.09

42.69

122.00

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

3.72

11.80

60.61

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.05

0.17

0.55

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

0.57

0.65

0.45

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

1.80

1.68

1.44

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Details of Sundry Creditors:

 

Particulars

 

31.03.2010

(Rs. in millions)

31.03.2009

(Rs. in millions)

31.03.2008

(Rs. in millions)

Sundry Creditors

152.372

167.731

344.989

 

 

OPERATIONS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

 

During  the  year,  the  Company’s  income  from  operations  stood  at  Rs.1953.270 million compared to Rs.4356.680 million of the previous year. Net Profit  after  tax was  Rs.569.680 million  against  Rs.1813.350 million  of  the  previous  year. The  reduction  in  the  earnings  is  attributable  to  the  growing weakness  in  the  bulk shipping  freight  rates,  which  continued  its  downward  trend  during  the  year.  The shipping industry experienced difficult periods, impacted by the economic

 

Meltdown, excessive capacities and credit squeeze  in  financial  sector. The fortunes of dry bulk shipping were marked by dramatic swings and volatility. As stated in the last report, the Baltic Freight  Index  (BDI) plunged from a high of 11,793 points  in May, 2008 to a low of 663 points in December, 2008. Most of the industry analysts  predicted  a  bearish  year  2009  for  the  dry  bulk  sector.  However,  BDI  somewhat recovered  in  2009  to  reach  4,000  points  by  November,  2009  but  ended  at  2,998  points as of 31st March, 2010.

 

During this period, the Company focused on prudent management of its operations and finances and  improve efficiencies. The Management also persisted with recovery of  its  outstanding  dues  and  was  successful  in  collecting  Rs.21.920  million  out  of  disputed arbitration claims.   

 

The Company  also  focused on  its  expansion plans and  acquired  a modern  second  hand  Panamax  Bulk  Carrier  of  75,944  dwt  in  March,  2010.  Keeping with  the  Company’s growth plan,  it has also contracted for construction of  three Kansarmax  Bulk Carriers of 81,000 dwt each. These modern and efficient vessels will enhance  almost  82%  of  the  Company’s  carrying  capacity  and  substantially  improve  its  earnings and presence in International Bulk Trade. 

 

Looking  ahead,  The  Organization  for  Economic  Co-operation  and  Development  (OECD) has forecasted  that  the Global economy will expand 4.6%  in 2010 and 4.5  % in 2011, compared with an average of 3.7% during the decade through 2006 and  China  will  expand  more  than  11  %  in  2010,  India  8.3%  and  Brazil  6.5%.  International trade thus is expected to grow and the developing countries like China,  India  and  those  in Africa will become  a  constant  and much bigger  factor  in world  trade. All  these augur well  for  the  sea borne  trade  and  strengthening of  the  freight  market. However, with substantial number of new bulk carriers expected to enter the  world fleet over the coming 12 to 18 months, the freight rates are expected to remain  soft  till majority    of  the  new  tonnages  are  absorbed  by  the  growing  demand  and  ageing vessels are scrapped. 

 

Despite  the  difficult  environment  of  2009,  the  Company  has  emerged  much  stronger.  It  will  continue  to  leverage  on  its  strength  and  abilities  to  remain  competitive and consolidate its position in the Industry. 

 

 

Bankers Charges Report as per Registry

 

This form is for

Creation of charge

Corporate identity number of the company

U61100MH1974PLC017161

Name of the company

TOLANI SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED

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

10-A, Bakhtawar, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021, Maharashtra, India

Type of charge

Others

Particular of charge holder

The Bank of Nova Scotia Asia Limited, One Raffles Quay, #20-01, North Tower, Singapore-048583, Singapore

Email

g_s_rajan@scotiacapital.com

Nature of description of the instrument creating or modifying the charge

First Pre-Delivery Security Assignment relating to 81,000 dwt class bulk carrier with Hull no. 2407.

Date of instrument Creating the charge

20.04.2011

Amount secured by the charge

Rs.1027.640 Millions

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

Rate of Interest

Aggregate of the applicable Margin (2.1% p.a.) and LIBOR.

 

Terms of Repayment

The Loan in respect of pre-delivery commitment is to be repaid in full on the delivery date from the delivery advance.

 

Margin

2.1% per annum.

 

Extent and Operation of the charge

(1) All the present and future rights of the Owner/Company under the ship building contract have been assigned to the Bank.

 

(2) All the rights of the Owner/Company under the Refund Guarantee provided to cover Builder's obligation under the ship building contract have been assigned to the Bank.

 

Fixed Assets:

 

  • Building
  • Fleet
  • Office Equipment
  • Furniture and Fixtures
  • Vehicles

 

 


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.45.08

UK Pound

1

Rs.73.35

Euro

1

Rs.64.30

 


 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

8

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

7

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

7

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

8

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

7

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

7

--LEVERAGE

1~10

7

--RESERVES

1~10

8

--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

NO

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

66

 

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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