1. Summary Information

 

 

Country

India

Company Name

SUNDRAM FASTENERS LIMITED

Principal Name 1

Mr. Suresh Krishna

Status

Good

Principal Name 2

Ms. Arathi Krishna

 

 

Registration #

18-004943

Street Address

98-A, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, 7th Floor, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004, Tamilnadu, India

Established Date

10.12.1962

SIC Code

--

Telephone#

91-44-28478500

Business Style 1

Manufacturer

Fax #

91-44-28478510 / 28478508

Business Style 2

-

Homepage

http://www.sundram.com

Product Name 1

Fasteners

# of employees

1800 (Approximately)

Product Name 2

Cold Extruded

Paid up capital

Rs.210,128,370/-

Product Name 3

Powder Metal Parts

Shareholders

Promoter and   

Promoter Group – 49.53%

Public shareholding – 50.47%

Banking

United Bank of India

 

Public Limited Corp.

Yes

Business Period

49 Years

IPO

Yes

International Ins.

-

Public Enterprise

Yes

Rating

A (58)

Related Company

Relation

Country

Company Name

CEO

Subsidiary

India

Sundram Fasteners Investments Limited

 

--

Note

-

 

2. Summary Financial Statement

Balance Sheet as of

31.03.2011

(Unit: Indian Rs.)

Assets

Liabilities

Current Assets

5,152,205,000

Current Liabilities

2,063,773,000

Inventories

2,869,311,000

Long-term Liabilities

7,496,135,000

Fixed Assets

6,078,092,000

Other Liabilities

914,259,000

Deferred Assets

--

Total Liabilities

10,474,167,000

Invest& other Assets

1,924,055,000

Retained Earnings

5,339,368,000

 

 

Net Worth

5,549,496,000

Total Assets

16,023,663,000

Total Liab. & Equity

16,023,663,000

 Total Assets

(Previous Year)

13,159,440,000

 

 

P/L Statement as of

31.03.2011

(Unit: Indian Rs.)

 Total Income

18,131,014,000

Net Profit

1,051,770,000

Total Income (Previous yr)

1,336,600,900

Net Profit(Prev.yr)

754,285,000

 

MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

14.04.2012

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SUNDRAM FASTENERS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

98-A, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, 7th Floor, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004, Tamilnadu

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2011

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

10.12.1962

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

18-004943

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs.210.128 Millions

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L35999TN1962PLC004943

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

CHES00555C / CHES17415G

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACS8779D / AAACS8779D

 

 

Legal Form :

A Public Limited Liability Company. The company shares are listed on stock exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Fasteners, Cold Extruded and Powder Metal Parts, Radiator Caps, and Gear Shifters.

 

 

No. of Employees :

1800 (Approximately)

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A (58)

 

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 22000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established and a reputed company having fine track. Directors are reported to be experienced and respectable businessmen. 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 – 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/ Corporate Headquarters  :

98-A, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, 7th Floor, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004, Tamilnadu, India

Tel. No.:

91-44-28478500

Fax No.:

91-44-28478510 / 28478508

E-Mail :

csn@corp.sfl.co.in

vgj@corp.sfl.co.in

kr@corp.sfl.co.in

Website :

http://www.sundram.com

 

 

Factory (In India) 1 :

Padi, Chennai-600050, Ghengleput District, Tamilnadu, India

Tel No.:

91-44-26258460

Fad No.:

91-44-26357052

E mail:

marketing@fasteners.sfl.co.in

export@padi.sfl.co.in

 

 

Factory (In India) 2 :

Krishnapuram, Aviyur-626160, Virudhunagar District, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

Factory (In India) 3:

Mittamandagapet Village-605106, Villupuram District, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

Factory (In India) 4:

47/2, Poonnamallee High Road, Velappanchavadi, Chennai-600077, Tamilnadu, India

Tel No.:

91-44-26272231/ 55512231

Fad No.:

91-44-26272696

E mail:

marketing@fasteners.sfl.co.in

export@padi.sfl.co.in

 

 

Factory (In India) 5:

SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Gummidipoondi-601021, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

Factory (In India) 6:

Auto Ancillary SEZ, Mahindra World City, Natham Sub Post, Chengleput, Kancheepura District-603002, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

Factories (In India through Subsidiaries) 7:

Tamilnadu:

Harita, Hosur-635109, Krioshnagiri District, India

Tel No.:

91-4344-276651

Fad No.:

91-4344-276082

E mail:

marketing@fasteners.sfl.co.in

export@padi.sfl.co.in

 

 

Factory (In India) 8:`

Puducherry

Korkadu, Nettapakkam Commune, Bahur Taluk, Puducherry-605110

 

 

Factory (In India) 9:

Andhra Pradesh 

Bonthapally Village-502313, Medak District

 

 

Factory (In India) 10:

Uttarakhand

Patnagar, Itegrated Industrial Estate, Rudrapur, District Udam Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand-263153

 

 

Factory (In India) 11:

Tamilnadu:

Ambattur, Hosur, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

Factories (Outside India- through subsidiaries) 12:

Sundaram Fasteners (Zhejiang) Limited, China

 

 

Factories (Outside India- through subsidiaries)13:

Cramlington Precision Forge Limited, United Kingdom

 

 

Factories (Outside India- through subsidiaries) 14:

Sundram RBI Sdn, Bhd, Malaysia

 

 

Factories (Outside India- through subsidiaries) 15 :

Peiner Umformetechnik GmbH, Germany.

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

As on 31.03.2011

 

Name :

Mr. Suresh Krishna

Designation :

Chairman and Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Ms. Arathi Krishna

Designation :

Joint Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Ms. Arundathi Krishna

Designation :

Whole time Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. K Ramesh

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Venu Srinivasan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. V Narayanan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. R Srinivasan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. R Ramakrishnan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. C V Karthik Narayanan

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. M Raghupathy IAS

Designation :

Director (Retired)

 

 

Name :

Mr. V.G Jaganathan

Designation :

Executive Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sampathkumar Moorthy

Designation :

Executive Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. V.G Jaganathan

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

As on 31.03.2012

 

Category of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

(A) Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group

 

 

(1) Indian

 

 

Bodies Corporate

104,085,280

49.53

Sub Total

104,085,280

49.53

(2) Foreign

 

 

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

104,085,280

49.53

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

(1) Institutions

 

 

Mutual Funds / UTI

24,296,530

11.56

Financial Institutions / Banks

8,113,638

3.86

Insurance Companies

10,856,901

5.17

Foreign Institutional Investors

1,009,343

0.48

Sub Total

44,276,412

21.07

(2) Non-Institutions

 

 

Bodies Corporate

3,751,041

1.79

Individuals

 

 

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

48,157,290

22.92

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

9,668,573

4.60

Any Others (Specify)

189,774

0.09

Clearing Members

17,168

0.01

Trusts

4,650

-

Any Other

167,956

0.08

Sub Total

61766,678

29.39

Total Public shareholding (B)

106,043,090

50.47

Total (A)+(B)

210,128,370

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)

210,128,370

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Fasteners, Cold Extruded and Powder Metal Parts, Radiator Caps, and Gear Shifters.

 

 

Product:

v      Fasteners

v      Radiator Caps

v      Powder Metal Parts

v      Cold Extruded Parts

v      Hot Forged Parts

v      Pumps and Assemblies

 

Item Code No. (ITC Code)

Product Description

73.18

Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, Washers of Iron and Steel

73.26

Other Articles of Iron and Steel Forged or Stamped but not further worked

87.14

Parts and Accessories of Vehicles of Heading Nos. 87.11 To 87.13

(Parts for Two Wheelers) Like Sintered Levers, Bearing Races etc

84.13

Water Pump Assembly, Oil Pump Assembly, Fuel Pump Assembly

84.83

Clutch Parts, Pulleys

84.09

Valve Tappets

 

PRODUCTION STATUS (As on 31.03.2011)

 

Particulars

Unit

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

High tensile fasteners

MT

71435

61304

Automotive and other miscellaneous cold formed/extruded parts/Precision formed gears

MT

4600

4321

Powder metal parts

MT

9100

5554

Iron powder

MT

8000

893

Radiator caps

Nos.

100

72

Gear shifters

Nos.

-

113

Tyre carrier

Nos.

50000

14360

Hot and warm forged parts

MT

6000

368

Shafts

Nos.

1350000

1226187

Hubs

Nos.

1350000

1361844

Pump Assemblies

(Water /Oil/Fuel Pumps)

Nos.

-

5401179

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

1800 (Approximately)

 

 

Bankers :

v      United Bank of India

v      State Bank of Mysore

v      Standard Chartered Bank

v      HDFC Bank Limited

v      ICICI Bank Limited

v      Canara Bank

 

 

Facilities:

Secured Loans

31.03.2011

Rs. In Millions

31.03.2010

Rs. In Millions

From Banks

Secured by hypothecation of current assets viz. Stocks of raw materials, work in process and finished goods

2903.750

919.939

Secured by first charge on movable fixed assets, present and future

3592.882

2773.946

Total

6496.632

3693.885

 

Unsecured Loans

31.03.2011

Rs. In Millions

31.03.2010

Rs. In Millions

Loans From Banks

 

 

Short Term

799.503

1985.202

Medium Term

200.000

0.000

Total

999.503

1985.202

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Sundaram and Srinivasan

Chartered Accountants

Address :

New No. 4 (Old No. 23), C P Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, Chennai-600018, Tamilnadu, India

 

 

Subsidiaries :

v      Sundram Fasteners Investments Limited, Chennai

v      Cramlington Precision Forge Limited, Northumberland, United Kingdom

v      Sundram RBI Sdn. Bhd, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

v      Upasana Engineering Limited, Chennai

v      Sundram Fasteners (Zhejiang) Limited, Peoples Republic of China

v      Sundram Non-Conventional Energy Systems Limited, Chennai

v      Sundram Bleistahl Limited, Chennai

v      Sundram International Inc, Michigan, USA

v      TVS Peiner Services, GmbH (formerly Peiner Logistik GmbH),

v      Peine, Federal Republic of Germany

v      Peiner Umformtechnik GmbH, Peine, Federal Republic of Germany

v      PUT Grundstücks GmbH, Peine, Federal Republic of Germany

 

 

Associates :

v      TVS Infotech Limited, Chennai

v      TVS Infotech Inc, Michigan, USA

v      TV Sundram Iyengar and Sons Limited, Madurai

v      Southern Roadways Limited, Madurai

 

 

Enterprise in which Key Management Personnel have significant influence :

v      Upasana Finance Limited, Chennai

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on 31.03.2011

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

250,000,000

Equity Shares

Re.1/- each

Rs.250.000 millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

210,128,370

Equity Shares

Re.1/- each

Rs.210.128 millions

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

210,128,370

Equity Shares

Re.1/- each

Rs.210.128 millions

 

 

 

 


 

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

210.128

210.128

210.128

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

5339.368

4591.417

4062.134

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

5549.496

4801.545

4272.262

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

6496.632

3693.885

4611.949

2] Unsecured Loans

999.503

1985.202

2061.844

TOTAL BORROWING

7496.135

5679.087

6673.793

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

863.308

813.670

747.047

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

13908.939

11294.302

11693.102

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

6078.092

5601.393

5418.913

Capital work-in-progress

500.381

196.408

260.848

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

1423.674

1423.943

1424.530

DEFERRED TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

2869.311
2095.264
2214.908

 

Sundry Debtors

3645.453
2603.674
2349.345

 

Cash & Bank Balances

85.889
50.323
107.772

 

Other Current Assets

0.000
0.000
0.000

 

Loans & Advances

1420.863
1188.435
1156.834

Total Current Assets

8021.516
5937.696
5828.859

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 
 
 

 

Sundry Creditors

1847.045
1668.539
1001.334

 

Other Current Liabilities

216.728
151.806
198.624

 

Provisions

50.951
44.793
40.090

Total Current Liabilities

2114.724
1865.138
1240.048

Net Current Assets

5906.792
4072.558
4588.811

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

13908.939

11294.302

11693.102

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Income

18083.940

13338.606

12621.944

 

 

Other Income

47.074

27.403

34.410

 

 

TOTAL                                     (A)

18131.014

13366.009

12656.354

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials, Components consumed, work-in-process and finished goods

8388.884

6247.475

6013.885

 

 

Salaries and Wages, Stores consumed and other expenses

7457.702

5415.260

5004.639

 

 

TOTAL                                     (B)

15846.586

11662.735

11018.524

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

2284.428

1703.274

1637.830

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES                         (D)

296.605

149.963

991.988

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

1987.823

1553.311

645.842

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                     (F)

545.372

474.840

422.328

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX (E-F)                               (G)

1442.451

1078.471

223.514

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                  (H)

390.681

324.186

68.664

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX (G-H)                                (I)

1051.770

754.285

154.850

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

293.921

264.638

230.982

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income Tax (Paid)/ Refund relating to earlier years

2.487

(4.152)

19.220

 

Transfer from Investments Allowance Reserve (utilized) Account

--

--

2.506

 

 

 

 

 

Less

APPROPRIATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Interim Dividend Paid

115.571

84.051

--

 

 

Tax on Interim Dividend

19.195

14.285

--

 

 

Interim Dividend Payable

147.090

105.064

105.064

 

 

Tax on Interim Dividend Payable

24.450

17.450

17.856

 

 

Transfer to General Reserve

700.000

500.000

20.000

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

1348.178

293.921

264.638

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

FOB Value of Exports

4802.956

3321.529

4291.253

 

 

Claims Received

0.000

0.260

2.989

 

 

Other

0.000

10.513

4.900

 

TOTAL EARNINGS

4802.956

3332.302

4299.142

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

3197.677

1403.799

2341.673

 

 

Components & Spares Parts

104.101

486.752

521.472

 

 

Capital Goods

379.944

92.944

344.194

 

 

Tools Steel, Tools, Gauges etc

330.955

92.250

84.207

 

 

Others

1.420

12.855

4.574

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

4014.097

2088.600

3296.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

 

 

 

 

Basic

5.02

3.57

0.83

 

Diluted

5.02

3.57

0.83

 

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2011

1st Quarter

30.09.2011

2nd Quarter

31.12.2011

3rd Quarter

Net Sales

5218.500

5455.700

5312.700

Total Expenditure

4495.600

4948.000

4750.400

PBIDT (Excl OI)

722.900

507.700

565.300

Other Income

1.500

1.700

5.500

Operating Profit

724.40

509.400

570.800

Interest

71.100

87.100

81.600

Exceptional Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

PBDT

653.300

422.300

489.200

Depreciation

153.000

162.900

158.000

Profit Before Tax

500.300

259.400

331.200

Tax

151.000

75.100

82.800

Provisions and contingencies

0.000

0.000

0.000

Profit After Tax

349.300

184.300

248.400

Extraordinary Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

Prior Period Expenses

0.000

0.000

0.000

Other Adjustments

0.000

0.000

0.000

Net Profit

349.300

184.300

248.400

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

PAT / Total Income

(%)

5.80
5.64
1.22

 

 

 
 
 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

7.98
8.09
1.77

 

 

 
 
 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

10.23
9.35
1.99

 

 

 
 
 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.26
0.22
0.05

 

 

 
 
 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

1.73
1.57
1.85

 

 

 
 
 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

3.79
3.18
4.70

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Check List by Info Agents

Available in Report [Yes/No]

Year of Establishment

Yes

Locality of the Firm

Yes

Construction of the firm

Yes

Premises details

Yes

Type of Business

Yes

Line of Business

Yes

Promoters background

Yes

No. of Employees

Yes

Name of Person Contacted

Yes

Designation of contact person

Yes

Turnover of firm for last three years

Yes

Profitability for last three years

Yes

Reasons for variation <> 20%

-

Estimation for coming financial year

Yes

Capital the business

Yes

Details of sister concerns

Yes

Major Suppliers

No

Major Customers

No

Payment Terms

Yes

Export / Import Details [If Applicable]

No

Market Information

-

Litigations that the firm / promoter involved in

-

Banking Details

Yes

Banking Facility Details

Yes

Conduct of the banking account

-

Buyer visit details

-

Financials, if provided

Yes

Incorporation details, if applicable

Yes

Last accounts filed at ROC

Yes

Major Shareholders, if applicable

Yes

 

 

 

HISTORY:

 

Subject, a TVS Group company is one of the leading auto component manufacturers in India. The company engaged in the manufacture of auto components. Their product range includes high-tensile fasteners, powder metal components, cold extruded parts, hot forged components, radiator caps, automotive pumps, gear shifters, gears and couplings, and iron powder. The company's subsidiaries include Upasana Engineering Limited, Sundaram Fasteners Investment Limited, Sundram Non-conventional Energy Systems Limited, Sundram Bleistahi Limited, Sundram Fasteners (Zhejiang) Limited, Peiner Umformtechnik GmbH, Cramlington Precision Forge Limited, Sundram RBI Sdn Bhd, Sundram International Inc, PUT Grundstucks GmbH, and Peiner Logistik GmbH. The company and their subsidiaries is having eleven manufacturing locations in India and four in abroad. Subject was incorporated on December 10, 1962 as a private limited under the name Kasjax Engineering Ancillaries Private Limited and the name was changed to Sundram Fasteners Private Limited on July 3, 1965. In the year 1982, the company introduced new products in technical collaboration with Neumeyer, Germany. They also signed another technical collaboration agreement with Sinter Metalwerke, Germany, to manufacture 2000 TPA automotive powder metal components. In the year 1992, the company set up an export oriented unit for manufacture of radiator caps oil filler caps and petrol filler caps for General Motors USA. Also, Odin Metal Powders Limited was amalgamated with the company. In the year 1993, a project for manufacture of socket head cap screws was set up at Pondicherry. In the year 1994, they entered into the power generation by installing a 2 MW Wind Farm at Muppandal in Tamilnadu. In the year 1997, the company singed an agreement with General Motors, USA for supplying their entire requirement of radiator caps. They set up a warehouse in Tory (Michigan) which being on-line with all GM plants dispatches supplies the moment an order is placed. During the year 1998-99, the company entered into a technical collaboration agreement with Dura Automotive Group, USA for the manufacture of gear shifters and parking brake assemblies for automobiles. They commenced their manufacturing of Gear Shifters at their unit in Padi, Tamilnadu. During the year 1999-2000, the company acquired the 51.09% of the equity capital of Autolec Industries. Also, the name of subsidiary Sundram Numeric Limited was changed to TVS Infotech Limited with effect from October 13, 2000. During the year 2000-2001, the company subscribed to the entire share capital of their new subsidiary, namely TVS International Inc, Michigan, USA. During the year 2001-02, the TVS International Inc commenced their operations. Also, the company opened a sales office in China. During the year, the company set up a project at Pondicherry for manufacture of small forgings, which will initially seek to cater to the automotive industry, especially two wheelers. This project commenced their operations during the year 2002-03. During the year 2003-04, the company set up a factory in Haiyan Economic Development Zone (HEDZ), Haiyan County, Jiaxin city, Zhejiang Province in South China to manufacture and sell High Tensile Fasteners to the Chinese automobile industry. The project was implemented through a 100% subsidiary company named Sundram Fasteners (Zhejiang) Limited. This is the first project set up by an Indian engineering industry in China. Also, TVS Autolec Limited was amalgamated with the company during the year. In December 2003, the company acquired the precision forging business of Dana Spicer Europe Limited, UK for a total consideration of USD 2.64 million. The facility was acquired through a wholly owned subsidiary, namely Cramlington Precision Forge Limited, UK. In February 2004, TVS Autolec Limited increased their holding in RBI Autoparts Sdn Bhd, Malaysia from 30% to 70%. Consequent to amalgamation of TVS Autolec Limited with the company, RBI Autoparts Sdn Bhd, became a subsidiary of the company. During the year 2004-05, Aplomb Investments Limited, a subsidiary company, increased their stake in Upasana Engineering Limited and made the company as a wholly owned subsidiary company. Also, Aplomb Investments Limited acquired 50.20% of equity share capital of Upasana Components Limited During the year, Upasana Engineering Limited and Upasana Components Limited were amalgamated with Aplomb Investments Limited with effect from April 1, 2004. During the year, Sundram Non-Conventional Energy Systems Limited became a subsidiary of the company, consequent to the combined shareholding of Sundram Fasteners Investments Limited and Aplomb Investments Limited Also, the company set up a new Research and Development Centre at Padi to design, develop, and test tools, products and processes relating to manufacture of fasteners. During the year 2005-06, the company formed a subsidiary, namely Sundram Bleistahl Limited for setting up a 100% export oriented unit at Hosur, Tamilnadu, to manufacture sintered valve guides and valve seats. The company holds 76% of the Equity capital of the subsidiary, whereas Bleistahl Produktions GmbH and Co KG holds 24%. The company acquired 100% share capital of Peiner Umformtechnik GmbH, Germany, from Textron Deutscheland Beteilingungs GmbH, Germany. Thus, Peiner Umformtechnik GmbH became a wholly owned subsidiary company with effect from 1 January 2006. During the year, the company acquired leasehold land in the Special Economic Zone, Mahindra Worldcity near Chennai to set up projects for manufacture of a range of products mainly for export markets. RBI Autoparts Sdn Bhd, Malaysia, the subsidiary company was renamed as Sundram RBI Sdn Bhd. Also Aplomb Investments Limited, a subsidiary of the company was renamed as Upasana Engineering Limited with effect from January 17, 2006. During the year 2006-07, TVS International Inc, Michigan, USA ceased to be a subsidiary of the company. The company Certificated of Honour for excellence in export from Automotive Component Manufacturers Associations for 2005-06. Also, the Pondicherry unit received ACMA Silver Trophy for Excellence in Manufacturing from ACMA for 2005-06. During the year 2007-08, the company commissioned the facilities at Pantnagar, Uttarakhand for manufacturing high tensile fasteners, power metal parts, water pumps and oil pumps. The commercial production of fasteners was commenced in December 2007 and the production of powder metal parts and water and oil pumps was commenced during the last quarter of the financial year 2007-08. In September 2007, the company's project in the Special Economic Zone, Mahindra Worldcity near Chennai for manufacture of hubs and shafts for automotive gear boxes commenced commercial production. Also, the company acquired sixty acres of dry land at Thandalachery near Chennai to set up a new project for high pressure moulding and machining of castings. The project will be in operation during the financial year 2009-10. During the year 2008-09, the company acquired 52.94% equity share capital of Sundram Non-Conventional Energy Systems Limited, a subsidiary of Sundram Fasteners Investments Limited and Upasana Engineering Limited, wholly owned subsidiaries of the company. Consequent to the acquisition of the equity shares, Sundaram Non-Conventional Energy Systems Limited became the direct subsidiary of the company. Also, the company formed a new subsidiary company, namely Peiner Logistik GmbH to carry on logistic activity in Germany.

 

Sales and Profits

The Company recorded total Net Sales and other income of Rs.18131.000 Millions for the year ended March 31, 2011 as against Rs.13366.000 Millions achieved during the previous year. The export sale was at Rs.4803.000 Millions as against Rs.3321.500 Millions in the previous year. The Profit after tax was higher at Rs.1054.300 Millions as against Rs.750.100 Millions in the previous year.

 

The Company continues to be a net foreign exchange earner for the fourteenth year in succession.

 

Business Overview

Indian gross domestic product and the Index of Industrial Production registered a growth of 8.6% (7.2%) and 7.8% (10.4%) respectively, reflecting the strong fundamentals of Indian economy.

 

The global economy showed signs of slow recovery with emerging economies registering a sizable growth, while developed economies responded slowly to stimulus packages implemented during the period of economic meltdown. The US economy limped back to growth; however the European economies have not shown similar growth due to financial crisis in some of the European countries.

 

During 2010-11, the manufacturing sector in India including the automotive sector staged a spectacular recovery to register an unprecedented growth.

 

The domestic market showed a record growth. There has been a perceptible shift in the type of production of Medium and Heavy commercial vehicles to larger and multi-axle vehicles. In the case of Light commercial vehicles, there has been a shift to smaller vehicles with low haulage capacities. Sales of cars, utility vehicles, MPVs, LCVs and two-wheelers grew throughout the year due to introduction of new models and entry of new manufacturers. Increase in disposable incomes and need for personal transportation combined with availability of finance contributed to a strong growth of passenger vehicles.

 

There was an improvement in the sales of passenger cars during 2010 in the US and Europe. The CV industry has continued to struggle, with growth of sales remaining at low levels. Growth levels in sales of passenger cars may remain muted during 2011 due to high levels of unemployment, strident increase in gasoline prices and volatile consumer confidence.

 

Domestic Sales

Domestic sales increased to Rs.13280.000 millions from Rs.10020.000 millions, a growth of 32%. Demand from automotive OEMs was buoyant throughout the year. Aftermarket sales also showed growth as confidence levels of dealers improved resulting in higher off-take and stocking. During the year, the Company started bulk supply of shimless tappets to Maruti-Suzuki India Limited for use in their new K-series engines. The Company also commenced bulk supply of parts to Tata Motors Limited for use in their Nano vehicles.

 

Exports

The US markets showed signs of recovery and the confidence levels of the Company’s customers improved perceptibly. European markets continued to be sluggish. Exports from all the major units showed sizable growth enabling the Company to post record sales of at Rs.4800.000 millions as against Rs.3320.000 millions in the previous year, an increase of 45%.The Company’s quest for adding new products and new customers will result in further improvement in exports in the near future. Volatility in exchange rates and slow recovery in demand from European customers are causes for concern.

 

Financial Performance

Improved market conditions resulted in higher sales in all the units of the Company. Raw material prices increased steadily during the year. Thanks to a strong demand, the Company was able to recover a part of the increase from its customers. Input costs rose across the board, especially of petroleum based products. Non-availability of power due to scheduled power-cuts up to 30% and unscheduled power outages forced the Company to purchase power and resort to self generation at higher costs. Wages increased as dearness allowance increased in line with the cost of living index. Impact of long term wage settlements for unionised employees at various factories and revision in pay levels for non-unionised employees in line with the market added to Employee costs. The Company continued to be under pressure due to rising manufacturing costs. Freight rates increased sharply in line with increase in cost of diesel and other inputs related to the transportation industry.

 

The Company continues to adopt Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices in order to achieve a reasonable control over other operating expenses.

 

During the year, PBIDT (Profit before interest, foreign exchange fluctuation, depreciation and tax) was higher at Rs.2284.400 millions as against Rs.1703.300 millions in the previous year.

 

Steady rise in demand for the Company’s products resulted in additional investments in working capital. The Company made substantial investments in creation of capacities for new products and additional capacities for manufacture of existing products to meet projected demand from domestic and international customers. These investments resulted in additional interest costs. Tight money policies followed by Reserve Bank of India resulted in steep increase in interest rates on Rupee borrowings and forward premiums in respect of foreign currency borrowings. Interest rates on foreign currency loans were lower than in the previous year. Interest charges were lower at Rs 209.700 millions against Rs.254.800 millions in the previous year. Foreign exchange fluctuation resulted in a loss of Rs 86.900 millions, as against a gain of Rs.104.900 millions in the previous year. In line with the Accounting Standard AS-11 (dealing with the effects of change in foreign exchange rates) and to ensure the principles of consistency, the Company recognises the exchange differences arising out foreign currency denominated items as expense or income in the profit and loss statements.

 

Depreciation was higher at Rs.545.400 millions (Rs.474.800 millions) on account of increased capital expenditure incurred over the recent years.

 

Profit before tax was higher at Rs.1442.500 millions (Rs.1078.500 millions). Profit after tax amounted to Rs.1054.300 millions (Rs.750.100 millions).

 

Foreign Subsidiaries

 

China

 

Sundram Fasteners (Zhejiang) Limited (SFZL), China manufactures high tensile fasteners and bearing housings.

 

Sales and other income during the year 2010 amounted to RMB 86.425 million (Rs.584.231 millions) as against RMB 45.583 million (Rs.322.732 millions) during 2009. The operations resulted in a net profit of RMB 4.964 million (Rs 33.621 millions) as against a loss of RMB 1.137 million (Rs.6.176 millions)) in 2009.

 

The business environment for SFZL’s products appears to be encouraging. New products for existing customers and addition of new customers will enable SFZL to post sizable net profits in the coming years. SFZL has retained certifications according to ISO/TS 16949-2002 and ISO 9000-2000.

 

The company has so far invested USD 13 million (Rs.568.760 millions) in the Equity capital.

 

Germany

 

German operations are carried out through 100% subsidiary companies viz. Peiner Umformtechnik GmbH  Peiner), TVS Peiner Services GmbH (TVSP) and PUT Grundstucks GmbH (PUTG). Peiner manufactures a wide range of standard and special fasteners catering to the automotive, industrial and construction sectors. TVSP is engaged in providing warehousing and logistical services. PUTG owns the land and buildings from where Peiner operates. The Company has invested Euro 8.724 million (Rs.482.212 millions).

 

Revenues during the year 2010 amounted to Euro 57.407 million (Rs.3458.226 millions) as against Euro 45.182 million (Rs.3048.000 millions) during 2009. While there has been a vast improvement over the previous year, the operations resulted in a loss before depreciation and taxes of Euro 0.102 million (Rs.6.208 millions) as against loss of Euro 2.337 million (Rs.155.913 millions) during 2009. Loss after taxes amounts to Euro 1.241 million (Rs.74.338 millions) during 2010 as against Euro 3.611 million (Rs.241.349 millions) during 2009.

 

Uncertain economic conditions prevailing in Europe continued to impact German operations. There has been a slight improvement during 2011. Substantial improvement will only happen when European markets return to normal.

 

United Kingdom

 

Cramlington Precision Forge Limited (CPFL) UK, a 100% subsidiary of the Company, is engaged in manufacture of precision forged components for application in heavy vehicles for on-highway and off highway applications. The Company has invested GBP 1.9 million (Rs.152.314 millions) in CPFL.

 

Sales and other income during the year 2010 amounted to GBP 6.235 million (Rs.438.924 millions) as against GBP 3.225 million (Rs.244.225 millions) during 2009. CPFL made a net profit of GBP 0.375 million (Rs.26.580 millions) as against loss of GBP 0.332 million (Rs.24.954 millions) during 2009.

 

CPFL generated additional sales through new products introduced in late 2009. Relentless cost reduction measures and restructuring helped in achieving a remarkable turn-around during 2010. As the orders in the pipeline will help further improve capacity utilisation, the outlook for 2011 is encouraging.

 

Indian Subsidiaries

 

Upasana Engineering Limited

Upasana Engineering Limited (UEL), a 100% subsidiary is engaged in the manufacture of spokes and nipples, dies and tools, automotive components and cold extruded components. During the year, Sales and other income increased to Rs.628.274 millions from Rs.398.933 millions in the previous year, an increase of 57%. Domestic Sales increased to Rs.523.971 millions from Rs.352.717 millions in the previous year. Export Sales increased to Rs.99.964 millions from Rs.44.893 millions. Profit after Tax amounted to Rs.33.344 millions as against a net loss of Rs.0.915 million in the previous year.

 

UEL’s facility at Hosur for manufacture of cold extruded components has steadily improved its production and sales. With the demand picking up in domestic and European markets, UEL will show substantial improvement in performance over the next few years.

 

Sundram Bleistahl Limited

Sundram Bleistahl Limited (SBL) is engaged in manufacture of sintered valve guides at its 100% export oriented unit at Hosur, Tamilnadu. Bleistahl Produktions GmbH and Co KG holds 24%. SBL caters to the needs of Bleistahl Productions GmbH and Co KG in Germany. The improvement in manufacture of cars in Germany resulted in improved off-take of SBL’s products. Sales and other income amounted to Rs.212.739 millions as against Rs.99.883 millions in the previous year. SBL made a net profit of Rs.43.195 millions as against a net loss of Rs.12.764 millions in the previous year. The performance of the Company will further improve as general economic situation in Europe returns back to normal.

 

The Company has invested Rs.53.200 millions towards 76% of the Equity capital of the subsidiary.

 

Prospects

Global automobile sector is expected to emerge out of a period of negative growth though slowly. Indian market is poised for growth as government spending on infrastructure and agriculture will provide the impetus. Growth in middle class population and higher disposable incomes will result in changing lifestyles creating additional demand for consumer durables and vehicles for transportation. Introduction of new fuel-efficient models of vehicles will create additional demand. Multinational vehicle manufacturers including new entrants will, to be cost-effective, need to localize their procurement of parts as the volumes improve. Long term prospects for the auto-component industry appear to be good.

 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

 

Particulars

31.03.2011

(Rs. in millions)

31.03.2010

(Rs. in millions)

On letters of guarantee

 

The Company has given guarantees to fulfill various obligations of Cramlington Precision Forge Limited, UK and Sundram Fasteners (Zhejiang) Limited, People’s Republic of China, whollyowned subsidiaries of the Company the amount of which is to the extent of non-fulfilment of obligations of the subsidiaries which is not ascertainable.

147.472

106.028

On letters of credit

17.188

332.880

On guarantee issued to Housing Development Finance Corporation on behalf of employees

0.601

1.343

Bills discounted

0.000

563.726

On partly paid shares of the Adyar Property Holding Company Limited

0.001

0.001

Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts

0.000

0.254

Estimated contingent liability for stamp duty in respect of leased land at Uttarkhand

0.362

0.362

 

UNAUDITED STANDALONE FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER AND HALF YEAR ENDED 31.12.2011

                              

                                                                                                                                                        (Rs. in millions)

 

Particulars

Quarter Ended

Half Year Ended

Nine Month Ended

31.12.2011

30.09.2011

31.12.2011

Unaudited

Unaudited

Unaudited

1 a. Sales

 

 

 

-  Domestic

3995.100

4198.500

12291.400

Less: Excise Duty

368.100

386.600

1133.700

Sub Total

3627.000

3811.900

11157.700

-  Exports

1684.900

1640.100

4820.600

Total Net Sales

5311.900

5452.000

15978.300

b. Other Operating Income

3.800

3.700

11.600

Total Income (a+ b)

5315.700

5455.700

15989.900

2. Expenditure

 

 

 

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

(74.300)

(104.400)

(268.400)

Consumption of Materials

2535.200

2680.500

7829.200

Employee Cost

476.600

474.400

1397.900

Stores and Tools Consumed

577.600

597.200

1727.100

Depreciation and Amortisation

158.000

162.900

473.900

Other Expenses

980.900

1015.100

2924.600

Total

4654.000

4825.700

14084.300

Profit/(Loss) from Operations before Other Income, Interest and Exceptional Items 

661.700

630.000

1905.600

Other Income

5.500

1.700

8.700

Profit/(Loss) before Interest and Exceptional Items

667.200

631.700

1914.300

Interest

81.600

87.100

239.800

Foreign exchange (Gain)/ Loss on loans

254.400

285.200

583.600

Profit/(Loss) from Ordinary Activities before  Tax

331.200

259.400

1090.900

Exceptional Items

-

-

-

Profit/(Loss) from Ordinary Activities before  Tax

331.200

259.400

1090.900

Tax expense

82.800

75.100

308.900

Net Profit/ (Loss) from Ordinary Activities after Tax

248.400

184.300

782.000

Paid - up Equity Share Capital (Face value of Re.1/- each)

210.100

210.100

210.100

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)      

 

 

 

(Basic and Diluted not annualised)

 

 

 

- Before Extraordinary Items

1.18

0.88

3.72

- After Extraordinary Items

1.18

0.88

3.72

Public shareholding

 

 

 

-Number of shares

106043090

106043090

106043090

-  Percentage of shareholding

50.47

50.47

50.47

Promoters and Promoter Group Share holding

 

 

 

a) Pledged / Encumbered

 

 

 

- Number of Shares

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

b) Non - Encumbered

 

 

 

- Number of Shares

104085280

104085280

104085280

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

100.00

100.00

100.00

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

49.53

49.53

49.53

 

Note:

 

1.       The above financial results were reviewed and recommended by the audit committee and thereafter approved by the Board Directors at its meeting held on 09.02.2012. As required under clause 41 of the listing agreement, Limited review of the above mentioned results has been completed by the auditors and the report of the company and the report of the same has been placed before the board.

2.       The company operated in only one segment.

3.       Number of investor complaints for the quarter ended 31st December 2011: Beginning – Nil, Received -4, Disposed off -3, and pending -1.

4.       The Board of Directors has decided to pay first interim dividend of Rs.0.60 per share (60%) for the financial year ending 31st March 2012 to the members/beneficial owners as on the Record Date i.e. 17th February2012.

5.       No provision has been made in the books of account with regard to the value of damages caused to assets in the unit at Mitta Mandagapattu, Villupura District and Korkadu, Puducherr due to “Thane Cyclone” as the Company has adequately insured its assets. The Company is in the process of filing insurance claim for compensation.

 

FIXED ASSETS

 

v      Aircraft

v      Land

v      Buildings

v      Plant and Machinery

v      Furniture, Fixtures and Office Equipments

v      Vehicles

v      Technical Know-how

 

WEBSITE DETAILS:

 

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

 

Subject is an India-based company. The Company is a manufacturer of automotive components. Its principal products include screws, bolts, nuts, washers of iron and steel; other articles of iron and steel forged or stamped but not further worked; parts and accessories of vehicles, such as sintered levers and bearing races; water pump assembly, oil pump assembly and fuel pump assembly; clutch parts and pulleys, and valve parts. The Company’s radiator caps product range includes metal and nylon cap assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for the replacement market through retail customers. Its hot forged products include connecting rods, lug gears for motorcycles, fan hubs, bevel gears and fuel injection pump parts. The Company’s customers include AM General, Fiat, Ford, MAN, Maruti Suzuki, Mitsubishi Motors, Arvin Meritor, Ashok Leyland, Toyota Kirloskar, Mahindra and Mahindra and Hyundai. The Company is part of the TVS Group. For the fiscal year ended 31 March 2010, Subject's revenues decreased 5% to RS17.19B. Net income increased 52% to RS475.3M. Revenues reflect a decrease in income from operations and lower income from export sales. Net income also reflects a decrease in consumption of raw materials, a fall in salaries and wages expense, a decrease in interest expense and presence of exchange gain vs. a loss.

 

Manufacture and marketing of high tensile fasteners, cold formed and extruded automotive and other miscellaneous parts, power metal parts, automotive components, precision formed gears, iron powder, radiator caps and socket head cap screws. The flagship company of the TVS Group. Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing.

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Ms. Arathi Krishna

Ms. Arathi Krishna serves as Joint Managing Director, Executive Director of Subject She served as Executive Director of the Company. She completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Economics at the Stella Maris College (University of Madras) Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Michigan Business School, USA. She has undergone on-the-job training in USA after completion of her MBA Program. Ms. Arathi Krishna started her career in 1990 as a Management Trainee in Subject After training, she appointed as Manager - Business Strategy and Systems in 1993 and became General Manager in 1998. Through her work experience in India and abroad, she has acquired managerial and business administration She is not holding directorships and committee memberships in other companies.

 

Shri. C. V. Karthik Narayanan

Shri. C. V. Karthik Narayanan is Non-Executive Independent Director of Subject. He holds Bachelor of Engineering. He has managerial experience spanning over 45 years in the automobile industry. He was past President of Association of Indian Automobile Manufacturers and Automotive Research Association of India. He was also past Chairman of Association of Indian Engineering Industry — Southern Region, now Confederation of Indian Industry (CIJ). Presently, he is National Council Member of CII.

 

Shri. V. Narayanan

Shri. V. Narayanan is Independent Non-executive Director of Subject He holds M.Sc (Chem) from Madras University and has managerial experience spanning over 45 years. He was the Chairman and Managing Director of erstwhile Pond’s (India) Limited. He has been associated with Subject as Director since September 1994.

 

Shri. R. Ramakrishnan

Shri. R. Ramakrishnan is Non-Executive Independent Director of Subject he holds Bachelor of Science from Madras University. He underwent training in Tata Steel Limited (formerly Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited), Jamshedpur. He is a lifetime Member of Wire Association International, USA. He started Indian Reinforcing Company (Welded Mesh) Private Limited in 1958 and Concord Arai Private Limited in 1965. He was a Director of Induslnd Bank Limited, Mumbai, for 8 years from 1996 to 2004. He was a Director of SRP Tools Limited, Chennai, from 1990 to 2005. He has more than 50 years of managerial experience in manufacturing and marketing, as an entrepreneur. He has 16 years experience in Finance and Banking. He has been associated with Subject since June 2003.

 

Shri. R. Srinivasan

Shri. R. Srinivasan is Non-Executive Independent Director of Subject He is an Engineering Graduate and has managerial experience spanning over 38 years. He has been associated with subject, as Director since March 1995.

 

PRESS RELEASES

 

Key Highlights

EBIDTA grew by 38% to Rs.2390.000 Millions from Rs.1730.000 Millions.

9Months Exports record impressive YoY growth of 35% to Rs.4820.000 Millions; Domestic market grew by 14 % resulting overall growth of revenues by 20% on a YoY basis to Rs.16000.000 Millions.

 

Sales and other income of Sundram Fasteners Limited, increased by 20% to Rs.15998.600 Millions for the nine months ended December 31, 2011 as against Rs.13370.700 Millions achieved during the same period in the previous year.

 

Export sales for the period was Rs.4820.600 Millions (Rs.3571.100 Millions) an increase of 35%. Domestic sales, net of excise duties, was at Rs.11157.700 Millions (Rs.9782.700 Millions) has registered an increase of 14%.

 

Operating expenses were at Rs.13610.400 Millions (Rs.11637.400 Millions).

Gross Profit before interest, depreciation and provision for taxation increased by 38% to Rs.2388.200 Millions during the period (Rs.1733.300 Millions), despite pressure on margin due to increase in costs.

 

Interest charges for the nine months amounted to Rs239.800 Millions (Rs158.100 Millions). Foreign exchange fluctuations resulted in a charge of Rs.583.600 Millions as against a charge of Rs58.000 Millions last year on account of rapid depreciation in rupee vis-ŕ-vis US dollar. A major portion of the exchange fluctuation loss relates to long term loans and has no immediate impact on cash flows as it is merely a book adjustment arising out of restatement as on 31st December, 2011.

 

Depreciation for the nine months was Rs.473.900 Millions (Rs.406.700 Millions). The provision for taxes was at Rs.308.900 Millions (Rs.296.300 Millions).

 

Earnings per share (on face value of Re 1 per share) for the nine months amounted to Rs.37.200 (Rs.38.700).

 

The Directors have declared an Interim Dividend of Re. 0.60 per share (face value Re 1 each). The interim dividend and dividend distribution tax will absorb a total amount of Rs.146.500 Millions.

 

 

CHINA INVITES PRIVATE INVESTMENTS IN KEY SECTORS

 

26 July 2011

 

India, July 26 -- In the next five years, the country will encourage all these industries from anywhere in the world, said Bai Xuezhu, Director of Research, China Executive Leadership Academy (CELAP).

 

Making his presentation at a seminar on 'Doing Business with China - Emerging business and investment opportunities for Indian companies,' organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here on Monday.

 

N Sundaradevan, Principal Secretary, Industries Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Sampathkumar Moorthy, Executive director, Sundram Fasteners Limited, and T T Ashok, Chairman, CII, Southern Region, also spoke.

 

SUNDRAM FASTENERS LIMITED RECEIVES PATENT FOR A DOUBLE LAYER EXHAUST POWDER METALLURGY VALVE SEATS AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURE THEREOF

 

28 November 2011

 

New Delhi, Nov. 28 -- Sundram Fasteners Limited received patent for a double layer exhaust powder metallurgy valve seats and process for manufacture thereof on Sept. 12, 2008. The patent number issued by the Indian Patent Office is 221346.

 

Sundram Fasteners Limited had filed patent application number 79/MAS/2001 for a double layer exhaust powder metallurgy valve seats and process for manufacture thereof on Jan. 29, 2001. The inventors of the patent are Sakaranarayanan Ashok and Nagarajan Ramesh.

 

The International classification number is C22C33/02.

 

According to the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, "The present invention relates to a Double Layer Exhaust Powder Metallurgy Valve Seats for gasoline engines of automotive having uniform distribution of metal carbides, said valve seats comprising; a. a valve side composition having Cu 0.9-1.4% + C 1-1.5% + W 0.75-1.25% + Mo 0.7-1.2% + Cr 0.5-1% + V 2.5-3.5% + Co 0.2- 2.5% (HSS alloy) + Fe 7586% + 2% of other metals having a high wear resistance; and b. a Cylinder side composition having Cu 0.7-1.3% + C 0.6-1.2% + Cr 0.6-1.2% + Fe 91-96% + I % of other metals having high creep resistance. The Valve seats having applications in gasoline engine automotive that require a high surface resistance and high temperature tolerance and the present invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of the said parts using Powder Metallurgy technology with a novel composition of metals."

 

About the Company

Sundram Fasteners Limited is a part of the US $5 billion TVS Group, headquartered in Chennai, India. The Company has established a track record of leadership over 40 years. With a diversified product line, world-class facilities in 4 countries and motivated team of talented people, Sundram Fasteners has become a supplier of choice to leading customers in the automotive and industrial segments. The product range consists of high-tensile fasteners, powder metal components, cold extruded parts, hot forged components, radiator caps, automotive pumps, gear shifters, gears and couplings, hubs and shafts, tappets and iron powder. Over the years, the Company has acquired cutting-edge technological competencies in forging, metal forming, close-tolerance machining, heat treatment, surface finishing and assembly.

 

LUCAS INDUSTRIES PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY RECEIVES PATENT FOR AN ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM

 

25 November 2011

 

New Delhi, November 25 -- Lucas Industries Public Limited Company received patent for an electric power steering system on July 25, 2008. The patent number issued by the Indian Patent Office is 220324.

 

Lucas Industries Public Limited Co had filed patent application number 2600/DEL/1998 for an electric power steering system on August 31, 1998.

 

The International classification number is F16H1/00.

 

According to the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, "Apparatus for removing the backlash and free-play present between a worm and worm wheel in the gearbox of an electric power assisted steering system. The worm is provided on an output shaft from an electric motor and the wheel is provided on another separate shaft (possibly the steering column). The wheel is fixed relative to a housing, and the worm is fixed relative to the housing through at least a first and second support assembly. The first support assembly is provided at the end of the output shaft distal from the motor and comprises an eccentric bush which can be rotated to adjust the radial position of the output shaft and hence worm gear. The second support assembly allows for angular movement of the output shaft. The first support assembly may be manually rotated or may automatically rotate under a spring force to adjust the amount of free-play."

 

About the Company

Lucas - TVS established in 1961 as a joint venture between Lucas UK and T V Sundram Iyengar and Sons (TVS), India to manufacture Automotive Electrical Systems. Lucas-TVS is the Leader in Auto Electricals in India today with 50 years experience in design and manufacturing. 4 out of 5 vehicles rolled out daily are fitted with Lucas-TVS products. Lucas - TVS is a TS16949 and OHSAS 18001 certified company. Lucas-TVS has bagged the Deming application price in 2004 from the Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers (JUSE).

 

 

 


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.51.42

UK Pound

1

Rs.81.93

Euro

1

Rs.67.67

 


 

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

7

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

7

--LEVERAGE

1~10

6

--RESERVES

1~10

7

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

6

--MARGINS

-5~5

--

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

NO

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

58

 

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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