MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

05.04.2012

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

RADISSON BLU RESORT TEMPLE BAY

 

 

Registered Office :

57, Kovalam Road, Mamallapuram, Kanchipuram – 603104, Tamil Nadu

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2011

 

 

Year of Establishment:

2009

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Not Divulged

 

 

Legal Form :

Partnership Concern with an Unlimited Liability of the Partners

 

 

Line of Business :

A Resort

 

 

No. of Employees :

150 (Approximately)

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba (50)

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

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

Satisfactory

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is owned by GRT Hotels and Resorts. It is an established and reported partnership concern having good track. Trade relations are reported as fair. Business is active. Payments are reported to be regular and as per commitments.  

 

The concern 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.

 

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 :

57, Kovalam Road, Mamallapuram, Kanchipuram – 603104, Tamil Nadu, India

Tel. No.:

91-44-27443636

Mobile No.:

91-9940166073 (Mr. Shabin Sarvotham)

Fax No.:

91-44-27443838

E-Mail :

reservations@rdtemplebay.com

Website :

www.rdtemplebay.com

 

 

PARTNERS

 

 

Name :

Mr. G Rajendran

Designation :

Partner

 

 

Name :

Mr. G R. Ananthapadmanabhan

Designation :

Partner

 

 

Name :

Mr. G.R. Radhakrishnan

Designation :

Partner

 

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

A Resort

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers :

End Users

 

 

No. of Employees :

150 (Approximately)

 

 

Bankers :

  • HDFC Bank, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Indian Overseas Bank, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • ICICI Bank, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Axis Bank, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

Not Available

 

 

Sister Concern :

All hotels, showrooms of GRT group, 136 Usman Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on 31.03.2011

 

Capital Investment :

 

Owned :

Not Divulged

Borrowed :

--

Total :

Not Divulged

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

Particulars

 

 

 

31.03.2011

Sales Turnover (Approximately)

 

 

400.000

 

 

Note : Sole Proprietory and Partnership concerns are exempted from filing their financials with the Government Authorities or Registry Records.

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

This resort is owned by the GRT Hotels and Resorts. The GRT hotels and resorts has signed a management contract with Radisson Hotels and Resorts for their Mamalapuram property GRT Temple Bay with effect from-August 2009 and the resort will be re-branded as Subject, Mamallapuram. When this contract was signed the resort was only Subject. Later the resort was upgraded to Subject on the basis of Medallia guest satisfaction scores - property quality audits, in line distribution audits and mystery shopper scores. So now the resort reads Subject. Radisson blu brand was considered upper upscale hotel with specific service concepts. Radisson Blu Hotels are characterized by the 10 service concepts which are offered uniformly everywhere and include.

 

  • 100% guest guarantee
  • Three hour express laundry
  • Late check out
  • Free internet
  • Business class
  • Super breakfast
  • Grab and run
  • Express check out
  • Online price guarantee
  • Yes I can

 

Mr. Shabin Sarvotham, Resort Manager, said that first the GRT group signed a management contract for GRT groups Chennai property at City Centre, Chennai and hence decided to gor forward with the Mamallapuram property as well. The resort is one of the international resort in the entire belt and is located 58 kms from Chennai airport. Radisson would bring in the international name which will help GRT market their resort worldwide and come under the Radisson global distribution system.

 

Recently the resort has added 72 rooms to its existing 72 rooms inventory bringing the room tally to 144. The new rooms have been added to bay bungalow, pools, villas and pool view chalet categories. The rooms have been refurbished and have a touch of the local theme. The resort has added a 180 covers multi-cuisine restaurant "Water's Edge Cafe.

 

All that the Resort offers you in a nut shell

 

  • Spread over 44 acres of tropical land on the ECR, Bay of Bengal, the Subject, Mamallapuram features 144 stylish guest rooms with resort style amenities.
  • The contemporary resort features a 27000 sq ft meandering pool, spa services, wire internet and on-site dining.
  • One of the most convenient Mamallapuram hotels in Tamil Nadu, the resort is one km from Arjuna's Penance, Krishna's Butter Ball and Krishna Mandapam. The resort is driving distance from Kanchipuram - 66 kms and Pondicherry - 98 kms.
  • The resort has 144 guest rooms, including studio suites, pool villas and chalets. All rooms include wireless Internet, LCD TVs with cable, individual patios or balconies, mini bars and air conditioning.
  • Amenities include a pitch and putt gold course, a meandering pool, an infifnity pool, a business center, spa services and wireless internet
  • Nine fully air conditioned banquet and conference halls with modern conferencing equipment.

 

About the two groups that manage the resort

 

The GRT group - It was in 1964 that Mr. G Rajendran founded G R Thangamaligai in Chennai. Like all great success stories, GRT as the shop is fondly called by customers, began from humble origins. Through single minded focus on customer satisfaction, GRT soon became a household name in Chennai. GRT's growing customer base made necessary the expansion of its retail outlet. A bigger showroom was built to give customers a great shopping ambience as well as widest choice of collections. Silverware had its own separate floor, which boasted to the largest collection in India on a single floor. Subsequently a new showroom was added on Coats Road, T Nagar, Chennai reflecting changing tastes and needs of customers. The showrooms also boats of the largest diamond floor in Chennai. GRT Silversmith is an exclusive silver jewelry collection introduced by GRT. The overwhelming response to this brand called for a separate showroom of its own which is currently housed at 136 Usman Road, Chennai 17. GRT Stylus is another successful GRT brand targeted at young women between 18 and 35 years and offers gold and diamond collection that can be worn daily for work, campus or to a party. GRT's move to the next level was steered by G Rajendaran's sons G R Anantha Padmanabhan and G R Radhakrishnan whose relentless pursuit after growth and passion for the jewelry business resulted in the birth of showrooms in Tirupathi, Hyderabad and Anna Nagar. Showrooms next came up in Bangalore, Hosur and Visakapatnam. As a next step they diversified into Hospitality, Agriculture, Education, Trading and Non conventional power. The group currently has properties in Chennai, Madurai, Pondicherry, Mamallapuram, Kanchipuram, Yercaud and offers a complete end to end hospitality solution for business and leisure. Most hospitality groups provide their clients with impeccable service, luxurious comfort, delicious cuisine, and a host of amenities to make one' stay perfect. But GRT goes beyond that by providing a variety of little touches that can't be billed, advertised or featured on a menu. That is what the group is and their address is:

 

G. R. Thangamaligai,

136, Usman Road,

T.Nagar, Chennai - 600 017

Tel: 044 - 2434 5042 / 5052 / 5062 / 5353

Fax: 044 - 24344495

 

About Radisson

 

Carlson Hotels, a division of Carlson - a vibrant, family-owned, U.S.-based global hospitality and travel company with a strong portfolio of ambitious brands and ambitious goals, and The Rezidor Hotel Group - one of the world's most dynamic, innovative and fastest growing hotel companies; operating and developing the Carlson brands Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Hotel Missoni under a worldwide licence agreement. Rezidor is a publicly listed company at Stockholm Stock Exchange. The company's legal status and ownership structure remain; Carlson is Rezidor's majority shareholder (50.3%).

 

Carlson and Rezidor have enjoyed a long, common history of successful growth. And so, the decision to join forces as a strategic partnership and go to market as The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group was a natural, next step in leveraging the strengths of two great companies to create additional value for all stakeholders.

 

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel group opened is 51st hotel in India which is the Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai city centre and Resort in Mamallapuram.

 

 

The press release from Radisson about their presence in Chennai - what they say about themselves;

 

"They achieved unprecedented growth across Asia Pacific in 2011 and they are building upon this momentum in 2012 to establish a stronger presence across Asia Pacific,' said Simon C. Barlow, president Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Asia Pacific. "The opening of Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre, together with another 13 scheduled openings in India will bring there India portfolio to 64 operating hotels by year end. This will entrench there leadership position in India and places them closer to doubling there Asia Pacific portfolio to achieve there Ambition 2015 goal of more than 150 operating hotels.

 

Located in the heart of the Chennai City, Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre offers 162 stylish and modern guest rooms and suites with impressive views. The hotel offers complimentary high speed Internet access for all guests and they can expect 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee as part of Radisson's guest promise. The hotel is ideal for business and leisure travelers as it is within easy reach of the airport and railway station. The hotel is also just minutes away from the city's main commercial and business hubs, including Express Avenue, Spencer Plaza and Raheja Towers. It provides a good base to explore the cultural capital of south India with its temples, art galleries, artists' villages and centers of performing arts.

 

"With 18 Radisson Blu hotels in operation in India and 15 more in the pipeline, Radisson Blu is steadily expanding its presence in India with its first-class accommodation and vibrant hospitality. Interest in Radisson Blu from hotel developers and owners in India has intensified, demonstrating the strength of Radisson Blu brand and Carlson Rezidor's expertise in managing successful hotels and brands," added K.B. Kachru, executive vice president, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, South Asia.

 

Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre has 9,700 square feet of conference and meeting space that can accommodate up to 800 people. It also has a business center offering the latest business facilities and full secretarial support. Recreational facilities at the hotel include world class spa - Chakra by Thai Sabai, a gymnasium, an outdoor swimming pool and a discotheque. The hotel also offers a range of food and beverage options, including the largest bar in town with a separate cigar lounge, signature restaurant - The Great Kebab Factory and specialty coastal Asian Cuisine restaurant - Coast to Coast.

 

 

For more information or booking enquiries, please visit:

http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-chennaicitycentre

 

Radisson in a nutshell

 

1,319 hotels

209,000 rooms

80,000 employees

80 countries

USD 7 billion system-wide revenues

#9 largest hotel company in the world

 

And so the two big groups came together to run and manage the Subject at Mamallapuram.

 

The Resort came into existence in 2009 has 144 rooms and their 2010-2011 turnover was 400.000 Millions. It employs about 150 people and its bankers are many listed at the end of the report.

 


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.51.05

UK Pound

1

Rs.81.09

Euro

1

Rs.67.39

 


 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

5

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

6

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

6

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

6

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

5

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

6

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

6

--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

NO

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

50

 

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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