MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

07.01.2012

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

3M INDIA LIMITED (w.e.f December 2002)

 

 

Formerly Known As :

BIRLA 3M LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Plot No.48-51, Electronic City Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560100, Karnataka

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2011

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

04.07.1987

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

013543

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs.112.651 Millions

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L31300KA1987PLC013543

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

BLR300239B/ BLRM10885A

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACB5724H

 

 

Legal Form :

A Public Limited Liability company. The company’s Share are Listed on the Stock Exchange.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Adhesives Tapes (Milling, Compounding), Coating, Screen Printing, Solvent Extraction, Telecom Connectors, Injection Moulding, Electro Mechanical Assembly and Fiber Optic Assembly.

 

 

No. of Employees :

532 (Approximately)

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A (67)

 

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 21560000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is an established company having fine track. Financials 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/ Factory 1/ Innovation Centre:

No.48-51, Electronic City Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560100, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-28520203/ 28520142/ 22231414/ 66595999

Fax No.:

91-80-28520576/ 22231450/ 28520157

E-Mail :

cramesh@mmm.com

Website :

http://www.3m.com/in

 

 

Corporate Office :

Concorde Block, UB City, 24, Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore – 560001, Karnataka, India

Tel No.:

91-80-22231414/ 66595759

Fax No.:

91-80-22231450

 

 

Factory 2:

Plot No. 8, Moraiya Industrial Area, Off Sarkhej Bawla Highway, Moraiya, Taluka Sanand, Ahmedabad- 382213,Gujarat, India

Tel. No.:

91-2717-250782/3

Fax No.:

91-2717-250781

 

 

Factory 3:

B- 20, MIDC- Ranjangaon, Taluka Shirur, Pune- 412201, Maharashtra, India.

Tel. No.:

91-21-38663726

 

 

Factory 4:

No. 145, Mumbai- Pune Road, Pimpri Pune- 411018, Maharashtra, India.

Tel. No.:

91-20-27301100/ 27301164

Fax No.:

91-20-27426380/ 27426385

 

 

Factory 5:

PIPDIC Industrial Estate, Unit 2, Plot No. A 63 and 64, Metupalayam, Pondichery- 605009

Tel. No.:

91-413-2278617

Fax No.:

91-413-2279403

 

 

Branch Offices:

Located at

 

v      Mumbai

v      Delhi

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

As on 31.03.2011

 

Name :

Mr. D. J. Balaji Rao

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ajay Nanavati

Designation :

Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. B V Shankaranarayana Rao

Designation :

Whole Time Director

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Sadhana Kaul

Designation :

Whole Time Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. B. S. Lyer

Designation :

Non- Executive Independent Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. B. C. Prabhakar

Designation :

Non- Executive Independent Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Jose R. Verala (from Aril 01, 2011)

Designation :

Non- Executive Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. K Ramesh Chandra

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

Name :

Mr. V. Srinivasan (from October 27, 2010)

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

Audit Committee :

Mr. B. S. Lyer – Chairman

Mr. D. J. Balaji Rao – Member

Mr. B C Prabhakar – Member

Mr. Richard Lee Becker – Member

Mr. Jose R. Varela (from April 01, 2011)

 

 

Shareholders Grievance committee:

Mr. D. J. Balaji Rao – Chairman

Mr. B. S. Lyer – Member

Mr. B C Prabhakar – Member

Mr. Ajay Nanavati – Member

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

As on 30.09.2011

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

(A) Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group

 

 

(1) Indian

 

 

 

 

 

(2) Foreign

 

 

Individual (Non Residence Individuals/ Foreign Individuals)

8562000

76.00

Sub Total

8562000

76.00

 

 

 

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

8562000

76.00

 

 

 

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

(1) Institutions

 

 

Mutual Funds / UTI

231036

2.05

Financial Institutions / Banks

1330

0.01

Insurance Companies

60

-

Foreign Institutional Investors

1025389

9.10

Sub Total

1257815

11.17

 

 

 

(2) Non-Institutions

 

 

Bodies Corporate

349088

3.10

 

 

 

Individuals

 

 

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

923559

8.20

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

156552

1.39

 

 

 

Any Others (Specify)

 

 

Trusts

400

-

Non Resident Indians

14993

0.13

Clearing Members

663

0.01

Sub Total

1445255

12.83

 

 

 

Total Public shareholding (B)

2703070

24.00

 

 

 

Total (A)+(B)

11265070

100.00

 

 

 

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

--

--

 

 

 

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

 

11265070

100.00

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Adhesives Tapes (Milling, Compounding), Coating, Screen Printing, Solvent Extraction, Telecom Connectors, Injection Moulding, Electro Mechanical Assembly and Fiber Optic Assembly.

 

 

Products :

Item Code No.

Product Description

 

39.19

Self Adhesive Labels

68.05

Abrasives

30.05

Surgical and Dental Products

 

·         Injection Moulding Tape

·         Adhesives (milling, Compounding)

·         Coating

·         Screen Printing

·         Solvent Extraction

·         Telecom Connectors

·         Injection Moulding

·         Electro Mechanical Assembly

·         Fiber Optic Assembly Injection Moulding

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

Unit

Licensed Capacity

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

 

 

 

 

 

Self Adhesive Labels

Nos.

NA

187500000

92203692

Fusion bonded epoxy coating

Kgs.

NA

18000000

3872212

Paper and Paper Tapes

Nos.

NA

NA

31036291

Paint Polishes

Nos.

NA

NA

6482550

Abrasives

Nos.

NA

NA

125458278

 

Notes:

i) Installed capacity is as certified by the Management and relied upon by the auditors without verification as this is a technical matter.

 

ii) Represents installed capacities on three shifts basis.

 

iii) Includes products which are non standard having various sizes and measurement.

 

iv)The installed capacity represents annual capacity based on the maximum utilisation of Plant and Machinery.

 

v)  Installed capacity includes capacity at third party processing/contract manufacturing locations.

 

vi) Figures in brackets relate to the previous period.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

532 (Approximately)

 

 

Bankers :

·         BNP Paribas

·         Canara Bank

·         Citibank N.A.

·         Deutsche Bank

·         HDFC Bank Limited

·         ICICI Bank Limited

·         State Bank of India

·         Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

 

 

Facilities :

Unsecured Loan

As on

31.03.2011

(Rs. in

Millions)

As on

31.03.2010

(Rs. in

Millions)

Finance Lease Obligations

(secured by hypothecation of assets taken on finance lease)

(Repayable with in one year Rs.21.774 millions (2010 : Nil))

121.325

0.000

Total

121.325

0.000

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Lovelock and Lewes

Chartered Accountant

Address :

5th Floor, Tower D’, The Millenia, 1 and 2 Murphy Road, Ulsoor, Bangalore – 560008, Karnataka, India

 

 

Holding Company :

·         3M Company, USA

 

 

Fellow Subsidiaries :

·         3M A/S

·         3M Ait Limited

·         3M Argentina S.A.C.I.F.I.A.

·         3M Asset Management S.a.r.l.

·         3M Australia Private Limited

·         3M Algeria

·         3M Austin

·         3M Aycliffe

·         3M AUST BIOTRACE

·         3M Alaska

·         3M Asia Pacific Pte Limited

·         3M Belgium S.A./N.V.

·         3M Bolivia

·         3M BRCKNELL

·         3M Canada Company

·         3M China Limited

·         3M Chile SA

·         3M Corporate Services B.V.

·         3M Columbia S.A

·         3M Cesko

·         3M Cuno Ltd UK

·         3M Costa Rica S.A

·         3M Deutschland GmbH

·         3M Dominicana S.A

·         3M do Brasil Ltda

·         3M (East) A.G.

·         3M E Wood Manufacturer

·         3M Ecc Europa B.V.

·         3M Electro and Communication India Private Limited

·         3M Espana, S.A.

·         3M ESPE A.G.

·         3M Europe S.A.

·         3M Ecaudor A.V

·         3M El Salvador

·         3M Egypt Trading Limited

·         3M Financial Management Company

·         3M France, S.A.

·         3M Filtrete B.V

·         3M Film Construction (Shangai) Company Limited

·         3M German Holdings GmbH

·         3M Global Capital S.a.r.l.

·         3M Gulf Limited

·         3M Guatemala S.A

·         3M Health Care Limited

·         3M Health Information Systems, Inc.

·         3M Hellas Limited

·         3M Hong Kong Limited

·         3M Hillington UK

·         3M Hawaii

·         3M Hungaria Kft

·         3M Indonesia PT

·         3M Innovative Properties Company

·         3M International Group B.V

·         3M International Trading (Shanghai) Company Limited

·         3M Investment Management Corporation

·         3M Italia S.p.A.

·         3M International Trading (Shenzhen) Company Limited

·         3M International Trading (Tianjin) Company Limited

·         3M Philipines Inc

·         3M Poland Sp z.o.o.

·         3M Precision Optics, Inc.

·         3M Puerto Rico, Inc.

·         3M Pakistan (Private) Limited

·         3M Pharmaceuticals Private Limited

·         3M Portugal

·         3M Panama S.A

·         3M Peru S.A

·         3M Russia

·         3M Romania SRL

·         3M Sanayi VE Ticaret AS

·         3M Sante

·         3M Sanvetec

·         3M Singapore Private Limited

·         3M Spain

·         3M Svenska AB

·         3M Sweden

·         3M South Africa (Pty) Limited

·         3M Seremban (M) SYD BHD

·         3M (Schweiz) A.G.

·         3M Taiwan Limited

·         3M Taiwan Optronics Corp.

·         3M Technologies Private Limited

·         3M Telecommunications, Pouyet

·         3M Thailand Limited

·         3M Touch Systems, Inc.

·         3M Traffic Safety Material

·         3M Traffic Mfg Shanghai Company Limited

·         3M Turkey

·         3M United Kingdom Holdings PLC

·         3M United Kingdom PLC

·         3M Unitek Corporation

·         3M Unitek GmbH

·         3M Ukraine, kiev

·         3M Uruguay S.A

·         3M Vietnam Ltd

·         3M Venezuela Final AV

·         3M Wroclaw Sp. Z.o.o

·         ABRASIVOS S.A, Peru

·         Aearo Holding Corp

·         Alltech Solutions, Canada

·         Aplha Beta Enterprises Company Limited, Taiwan

·         Arizant Inc.,Minnesota

·         Attenti Holdings S.A, Israel

·         Cogent Inc, California

·         Cogent Systems India Private Limited

·         CUNO Engineered Products, Inc

·         CUNO Filtration Asia Private Limited

·         CUNO Filtration SAS

·         CUNO Incorporated

·         CUNO Pacific Private Limited

·         Dailys Limited, UK

·         Dedication to Detail Inc

·         Dyneon GmbH and Company KG

·         EMFI S.A, France

·         Grafoplast Burgienne, France

·         Hangzhou ORJ Medical Instruements and Material Company Limited, China

·         3M Israel Limited

·         3M Ireland

·         3M Interamerica Inc

·         3M Korea Health and Safety Limited

·         3M Korea Limited

·         3M Korea Hightech Limited

·         3M Kenya Limited

·         3M Limited

·         3M Lietuva, Lithuania

·         3M Lanka (Private) Limited

·         3M Latvija S.A

·         3M Malaysia SDN. BHD

·         3M Manufacturera Venezuela, S.A.

·         3M Material Technology Company, Limited

·         3M Mexico, S.A. de C.V.

·         3M MarocLa Coline

·         3M Netherland B.V.

·         3M New Zealand Limited

·         3M Neotechnic Limited

·         3M Nevada

·         3M Norge A/S

·         3M (New Zealand) Limited

·         3M Oesterreich GmbH

·         3M Optical System Manufacturing Company

·         IMTEC Corporation

·         Incavas Industria de Cabose Vassouras Limited, Brazil

·         Iwate 3M Limited

·         J.R. Phoenix Limited, Canada

·         K&H Surface Technologies Private Limited, Australia

·         Kolors Kevarkian S.A, Argentina

·         Kyuno Kabushiki Kaisha Sumitomo

·         Laboratories 3M Sante SAS

·         Les Entreprises Solumed Inc.,

·         Ligacon AG, Switzerland

·         Meguiar's Incorporation

·         Meguiar's International, UK

·         MTI PolyFab Inc., Canada

·         Nadco Japan Limited

·         Polyfoam Products Incorporation,

·         Quest Technologies Incorporation,

·         Riker Laboratories, Incorporation

·         SAPO SAS, France

·         Seaside Insurance Limited

·         Security Printing and Systems Limited

·         Sumitomo 3M Limited

·         Suomen 3M Oy

·         Top-Service Fuer Lingualtechnik GmbH, Germany

·         Yamagata 3M Limited

 

·          

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on 31.03.2011

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

11265070

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.112.651 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

11265070

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.112.651 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Of the above 8562000 Equity Shares (2010: 8562000 Equity Shares) are held by 3M Company, USA, the Holding Company

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

(15 Months)

31.12.2008

(12 Months)

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

112.651

112.651

112.651

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

5281.343

4293.271

3364.904

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

5393.994

4405.922

3477.555

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

0.000

0.000

0.000

2] Unsecured Loans

121.325

0.000

0.000

TOTAL BORROWING

121.325

0.000

0.000

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

5515.319

4405.922

3477.555

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

1653.204

1412.966

1159.950

Capital work-in-progress

1011.407

397.233

273.270

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

0.000

0.000

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

63.993

82.651

51.249

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

1589.261

1231.052

1059.699

 

Sundry Debtors

1976.906

1445.470

1085.957

 

Cash & Bank Balances

507.381

1055.768

524.836

 

Other Current Assets

0.166

3.737

0.150

 

Loans & Advances

108.156

471.320

613.998

Total Current Assets

4181.870

4207.347

3284.640

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Sundry Creditors

1698.162

1339.667

1009.201

 

Other Current Liabilities

189.044

221.700

160.298

 

Provisions

107.949

132.908

122.054

Total Current Liabilities

1995.155

1694.275

1291.553

Net Current Assets

2186.715

2513.072

1993.087

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

5515.319

4405.922

3477.555

 

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

(15 Months)

31.12.2008

(12 Months)

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Income

11755.652

10868.591

7424.734

 

 

Other Income

268.437

199.294

105.938

 

 

TOTAL                                    

12024.089

11067.885

7530.672

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of Materials

6754.500

6249.438

4277.994

 

 

Manufacturing and Other Expenses

3615.286

3240.284

2270.157

 

 

TOTAL                                    

10369.786

9489.722

6548.151

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION

1654.303

1578.163

982.521

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                    

173.657

169.461

72.293

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX

1480.646

1408.702

910.228

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                 

492.576

480.334

335.679

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX

988.072

928.368

574.549

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

4195.056

3266.688

262.140

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

5183.128

4195.056

3266.689

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

Export of goods calculated on FOB basis

282.194

145.743

42.284

 

 

Freight and Insurance on Exports

8.686

5.241

1.599

 

 

Contract Research

73.886

123.234

0.000

 

 

Re-charge of other service

63.648

0.000

0.000

 

TOTAL EARNINGS

428.414

274.218

43.883

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

1804.382

1637.753

1173.319

 

 

Traded Goods

2667.910

2525.344

1959.093

 

 

Stores & Spares

5.270

7.336

5.376

 

 

Capital Goods

244.623

157.370

151.051

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

4722.185

4327.803

3288.839

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

87.71

82.41

51.00

 

 

 

 

QUARTERLY / SUMMARISED RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

30.06.2011

30.09.2011

 

 

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

 Sales Turnover

 

3320.520

3516.580

 Total Expenditure

 

3082.350

3033.190

 PBIDT (Excl OI)

 

238.170

483.390

 Other Income

 

6.930

4.460

 Operating Profit

 

245.100

487.850

 Interest

 

5.550

5.130

 Exceptional Items

 

0.000

0.000

 PBDT

 

239.550

482.720

 Depreciation

 

63.680

55.980

 Profit Before Tax

 

175.870

426.740

 Tax

 

57.070

138.450

Provision and Contingencies

 

0.000

0.000

 Reported PAT

 

118.800

288.290

Extraordinary Items       

 

0.000

0.000

Prior Period Expenses

 

0.000

0.000

Other Adjustments

 

0.000

0.000

Net Profit

 

188.800

288.290

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

(15 Months)

31.12.2008

(12 Months)

PAT / Total Income

(%)

8.22
8.39
7.63

 

 

 
 
 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

12.60
12.73
12.26

 

 

 
 
 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

25.37
24.99
20.11

 

 

 
 
 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.27
0.09
0.26

 

 

 
 
 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

0.39
0.39
0.37

 

 

 
 
 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

2.09
2.47
2.54

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

COMPANY PERFORMANCE

 

On a like to like basis i.e. comparing the results for the financial year ended March 31, 2011 with the un-audited results for the 12 months ended March 31, 2010, the Company registered an overall turnover growth of 31% and improved the operating margins by 22%. Net profit after taxation grew by 23%. The Industrial and Transportation business grew by 36%; Health Care business grew by 15%: Display and Graphics business grew by 52%; Consumer and Office business grew by 22% and Safety, Security and Protection Services business grew by 14%. Exports grew by 97%. Earnings per share for the period 2010-11 were Rs.87.71, a growth of 23%.

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

 

The Company received following awards and recognitions for its achievements:

 

-          3M Car Care, a division of the Company, was recognized for Best Performance at the Hyundai Customer Care Service Vendors Convention in Delhi.

 

-          Honda Seil Car India, one of their top customers ranked the Company as No.1 out of 103 suppliers.

 

-          Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) recognized the Company as their top supplier for 2010-11 for QCDDM which covers parameters like quality, cost, delivery, development and management.

 

-          The Electronic City plant won the 3rd prize for 5S Excellence organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the Manufacturing Sector (Medium Scale) 002E

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

 

ABOUT 3M INDIA LIMITED

 

Subject is a diversified technology Company with a global presence. Their product range has applications for diverse markets in India, viz. Construction, Transportation, Hospitals, General Industry, Aerospace, Railways, Highways, Defence, Security, Mining, Oil and Gas, Marine, Homes to name a few.

 

Subject India manages its operations in five operating business segments: Industrial and Transportation Business; Health Care Business; Display and Graphics Business; Consumer and Office Business and Safety, Security and Protection Services Business. Subject India’s five business segments bring together common or related 3M technologies that enhance the development of innovative products and services.

 

During the period, the Company made certain business segment realignments that included product moves between its business segments and reporting changes.

 

Subject products are sold through numerous distribution channels, including directly to users and through numerous wholesalers, retailers, jobbers, distributors and dealers in a wide variety of trades in many countries around the world. The Management of the Company believes that the confidence of wholesalers, retailers, jobbers, distributors and dealers in Subject and its products has contributed significantly to Subject India's growth and its position in the marketplace.

 

Forward-looking statements relate to future events and typically address the Company's expected future business and financial performance. In particular, these include, among others, statements relating to the Company's:

 

Strategy for growth, future revenues, earnings, cash flow, uses of cash and other measures of financial performance, and market position

 

Worldwide economic and capital markets conditions, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and financial conditions of our suppliers and customers

 

New business opportunities, product development, and future performance or results of current or anticipated products

 

-          The scope, nature or impact of acquisition, strategic alliance and divestiture activities

 

-          The outcome of contingencies, such as legal and regulatory proceedings

 

-          Future levels of indebtedness and capital spending

 

-          Future availability of and access to credit markets, and

 

-          The effects of changes in tax, and other laws and regulations

 

ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

The world economy is moving from a post crisis recovery to slower but solid growth this year and next year, with developing countries contributing almost half of global growth.

 

The global economy is forecasted to grow by around 4.4% in 2011.The output of emerging and developing economies is projected to grow at 6.4% for the year 2011. However in case of advanced economies, it is projected to be only 2.2% for the year 2011.

 

The Indian Economy has emerged with remarkable rapidity from the slowdown caused by the global financial crisis of 2007-09 with a growth of 8.6% (advance estimate) in 2010-11 and an expected 9% next year (2011-12). Last year (2010-2011), the Indian economy was characterized by robust economic growth and steady fiscal consolidation. This growth is visible in all sectors of the economy: the agricultural sector is seeing renewed growth, the manufacturing sector continues its momentum, and private services are showing growth as well. Inflation continues to be high even though it has come down markedly from where it was at the start of the fiscal year. There are structural challenges that they face, concerning economic governance, efficiency in delivery of subsidies and building up of infrastructure. Policies formulated to take care of these can help moderate inflation, accelerate economic inclusion, boost investment and infrastructure, and enable agriculture productivity, which has revived remarkably well this year, to be on a sustained high growth path.

 

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

 

On the demand side, a rise in savings, investment and private consumption have resulted in strong GDP growth at constant market prices of 9.7% in 2010-11. A sequential and gradual withdrawal of monetary accommodation is helping contain inflationary pressures. Services have been India’s engine of growth and employment. Policies to promote further opportunities may be essential, especially given the vast opportunities in new areas sparked by global demand. Infrastructure services are expanding rapidly, as are service delivery standards, thanks to rising and accelerated investment (with rates roughly doubling over the Eleventh Plan period)-from aviation, roads and telecommunications to ports, railways and power. On the downside, risks of global events, particularly movement in prices of commodities like crude oil (exacerbated by the political turmoil in the Middle East), remain. However, the Indian economy is poised for further improvement and is expected to consolidate in terms of key macroeconomic indicators. High commodity prices, hardening of interest rates and inflation will remain key challenges and will need focused attention.

 

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENTS

 

The Company was able to maintain the growth momentum during this year ended March 31, 2011 through operational excellence, localization and the wide range of market segments in which the Company operates.

 

On a like to like basis i.e. comparing the results for the financial year ended March 31, 2011 with the un-audited results for the 12 months ended March 31, 2010, the Company registered an overall turnover growth of 31% and improved the operating margins by 22%. Net profit after taxation grew by 23%. The Industrial and Transportation business grew by 36%; Health Care business grew by 15%; Display and Graphics business grew by 52%; Consumer and Office business grew by 22% and Safety, Security and Protection Services business grew by 14%.

 

OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

The following are some of the highlights of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2011.

 

-          New R and D facility at Gurgaon, New Delhi

 

-          Construction of the new R and D at Electronics City

 

-          New Branch offices at Kolkata, Chennai and Pune

 

-          Increase in localization efforts.

 

Filed 14 patents and launched over 23 local new product innovations that included innovations in the consumer range of utensil and floor cleaning products, infection prevention and tape products for hospitals, double coated tapes and labels for converter markets, traffic and road safety products, automotive fillers and putties for car body repair, etc.,

 

PR efforts to increase the visibility of the 3M brand through coverage in major newspapers, magazines etc

 

India’s First Car Care Center was launched at Bangalore on a franchisee model.

 

New programmes to develop leadership talent and groom employees for high growth ahead

 

The Corrosion Protection Products (CPP) Plant in Ahmedabad set up a new lab to promote the development of new products and applications.

 

The Electronics City plant, Bangalore launched the Power of P initiative, an all in one initiative to eliminate all forms of waste, increase productivity and cost effectiveness.

 

New tape production line inaugurated at the Ranjangaon plant which will manufacture double coated tissue tapes, double coated polyester tapes and performance labels.

 

INDUSTRIAL AND TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS:

 

The Industrial and Transportation Business Segment serves a broad range of markets, such as general industry, appliances, paper and packaging, food and beverage, electronics, automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), automotive aftermarket (auto body shops and retail) to name a few. Their Industrial and Transportation business has products that include tapes, a wide variety of coated and non-woven abrasives, adhesives, specialty materials, components and products that are used in the manufacture, repair and maintenance of automotive, marine, aircraft and specialty vehicles. Major products under this segment include vinyl, polyester, foil and specialty industrial tapes and adhesives: Scotch Masking Tape, Scotch Filament Tape and Scotch Packaging Tape; Functional and Decorative Graphics; Abrasion-Resistant Films, Masking Tapes and Other Specialty Materials.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

-          Entry in high volume retail segments with specific product lines.

 

-          Growth in sales which is attributed to market share gains, account penetration, organic growth and new product introductions.

 

-          Continuous development and implementation of specific programs focused on markets like Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 Auto component manufacturers, Auto-aftermarket.

 

-          Focus on both the OEM and the aftermarket segments of the automotive industry to leverage the high growth that this industry is currently experiencing.

 

-          Entry into independent Car Detailing through franchised Car Care Stores.

 

-          Entry into Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises segment with specific product lines.

 

HEALTH CARE BUSINESS

 

Their Health Care business segment serves markets that include large multi-specialty hospitals and small clinics, dental and orthodontic practitioners, processed food manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. Their offerings include medical and surgical supplies, medical devices, skin and wound care and infection prevention products and solutions, drug delivery systems, dental and orthodontic products and food safety products.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

-          ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified Medical Focus Factory commissioned.

 

-          In India, Procedure Drape packs were introduced and in-house manufacturing of Rapid Multi Enzyme Cleaner and Tapes was started.

 

-          Improved distribution and coverage, strong momentum seen in Prescription Pharmacy Tapes.

 

-          New product Introductions ahead of the plan

-          Lab and Digital dental business saw high growth with scanners being installed across the country.

 

-          The Company is actively contributing to improve the standards of Healthcare Industry though participation in BIS committees, Technical Committees and various other Government Committees.

 

-          Expansion of Food Safety business through successful entry into Diary, Beverage and other Food processing Industry Orthodontic business increased coverage to all customer segments.

 

SAFETY, SECURITY AND PROTECTION SERVICES BUSINESS

 

Safety, Security and Protection Services business segment serves a broad range of markets that increase the safety, security and protection of workers, facilities and systems. Major product offerings include personal protection products, brand and asset protection solutions, border control products, passive fire protection products for industries and commercial establishments, track and trace products, cleaning and hygiene products for the hospitality industry.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

Significant improvement seen in Industrial production helped increase safety awareness and this helped boost the demand for safety products. Project delays and increased material cost impacted the execution of pipeline projects thus decreasing demand.

 

-          The opening up of the economy helped IT , ITES, Hospitality and the continued investment in infrastructure created demand for Track and trace, security and protection products.

 

CONSUMER AND OFFICE BUSINESS:

 

The consumer and Office Business portfolio from 3M, has some very well established brands such as- Scotch-Brite® brand, that include Scour Pads, Scotch-Brite® Scrub Sponges, Scotch-Brite™ Floor Cleaning range ; Scotch® brand products, such as Scotch® Magic™ Tape, Scotch® Glue Stick, Scotch® Packaging Tapes, Scotch® Utility Tapes ; Post-it® Brand products, such as Post-it® Flags, Post-it® Note Pads, and Post-it® Pop-up Notes and Dispensers. These brands have become household names and categories by themselves in the Indian market

 

HIGHLIGHTS   

 

-          Expansion of the Scotch-Brite® brand beyond utensil care, into newer categories through the ‘HELPING HAND’ positioning

 

-          The Home Care range extended its portfolio into the Floor Category and gained foothold.

 

-          The stationary range expanded the tapes category with the Scotch® Magic Tapes, targeting the students market and increased penetration.

 

-          Strong communication support to the brands on Mass media (TV) to establish the brands with target consumers

 

-          With resurgence of Modern trade, partnership with key retail chains increased

 

-          With the overall buoyancy in the economy, the Office channel also bounced back with higher top line sales.

 

 

 

DISPLAY AND GRAPHICS BUSINESS

 

Display and Graphics Business is an amalgamation of four divisional subsets- the Traffic Safety Systems Division (TSSD), the Commercial Graphics Division (CGD), the Architectural Markets Division (AMD) and the Mobile Interactive Solutions Division (MISD). TSSD offers a host of road safety services and motor vehicle safety solutions. The offerings include retro reflective traffic signs for highways and cities, pavement marking and vehicle registration products and services. CGD portfolio includes products like films, inks and digital signage products which help create static and dynamic graphics for retail signs, buildings, vehicles, commercial-space exteriors and interiors as also a multi-segment brand-owner focus service offering. AMD offers wall and glass cladding products coupled with architectural interior services and environmental graphics for home and office spaces. MISD caters to the electronic displays market addressing the needs for projection systems, computer and ATM-screen privacy Filters and brightness enhancement films for television, avionics and automotive displays.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

-          The Company was chosen as the preferred supplier for traffic signs for the city roads, printable graphics for the stadia and wall-glass cladding solutions for the new T3 International Terminal at the Indira Gandhi International Airport during the 2010 Common Wealth Games at Delhi.

 

-          Successfully launched the Roadway Maintenance Services (RMS) as a turn-key offering for supply and installation of street furniture

 

-          The Company was chosen by Bharti Airtel to roll out their new brand identity through in store graphics and signage across all its exclusive outlets across India as an end-to-end project service.

 

-          Entered the promotional graphics market with the launch of a range of low-cost vinyl and banner products The range was launched along with a loyalty program - Voyage – targeted at large-format printing organizations.

 

-          3M Digital-Out-of-Home was chosen by Union Bank of India and IndusInd Bank amongst others to roll out their digital signage network across its branches in India.

 

-          Architectural Markets Division (AMD) was created and formalized as a separate division globally, with a view to focus completely on the Architect/ Interior Designer market.

 

-          Made in-roads into Architectural Interior Services (AIS), by bagging first orders from leading banks such as Bank of America & ICICI Bank Ltd

 

-          Expanded portfolio with increased focus on both DI-NOC and Fasara for wall cladding and glass cladding respectively Market penetration of these products has increased

 

-          Strengthened position as the leading supplier of Frosted Glass Etching films

 

-          With the inception of Mobile Interactive Solutions Division (MISD), the globally-successful range of ‘Gold privacy filters’ was launched in India.

 

-          Increased penetration in key accounts within privacy filter markets

 

-          Strengthened share in the projector systems market with improved focus in education segment.

 

OUTLOOK

 

For the year 2011-12, the Company expects sales growth and overall outlook to be positive and will be able to maintain a similar level of growth achieved last year. This expected sales growth and related incremental operating income is considered after taking into account factors such as; stable rupee against all major currencies, sustained investments in infrastructure by the State and Central Governments and focus on health care etc,. The Company will continue to focus on its localization efforts, innovative R and D, development of new customer segments and expansion of current market segments to secure competitive growth. Forward-looking statements as mentioned above may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those projected.

 

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

 

Subject is a diversified technology company. It operates in five segments. The Industrial and Transportation Business Segment serves a range of markets, such as general industry, appliances, paper and packaging, food and beverage. Its Health Care business segment serves markets that include large multi-specialty hospitals and small clinics, dental and orthodontic practitioners. Safety, Security and Protection Services business segment serves a range of markets that increase the safety, security and protection of workers, facilities and systems. The consumer and Office Business portfolio has brands such as- Scotch-Brite brand, that include Scour Pads, Scotch-Brite Scrub Sponges and Scotch brand products, such as Scotch Magic Tape. Display and Graphics Business is an amalgamation of four divisional subsets- the Traffic Safety Systems Division, the Commercial Graphics Division, the Architectural Markets Division and the Mobile Interactive Solutions Division. For the nine months ended 31 December 2010, Subject revenues increased 34% to RS8.74B. Net income increased 35% to 705.1M. Revenues reflect an increase in income from Industrial & Transportation business segment, a rise in Consumer & Office business segment revenue, higher revenue from Health care business division and increase income from Others business segment. Net income also reflects higher gross profit & operating profit margin.

 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES NOT PROVIDED FOR:

 

Particulars

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

A] Guarantees

- Issued by company’s Bankers 

75.055

66.842

 

 

 

B] Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts:

 

 

 - Pending Sales Tax matters

0.000

41.759

 - Income Tax matter

86.026

46.917

 

 

 

C] Certain industrial / customer disputes are pending before various

judicial authorities – amounts not ascertainable

 

 

 

Notes: Future cash outflow in respect of (b) above are determinable only on receipt of judgments / decisions pending with various forums/authorities

 

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

                                                            (Rs. in millions)

Particulars

 

3 Months ended

September

 30, 2011

(Unaudited)

6 Months ended

September

 30, 2011

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

a) Net sales

3277.462

6747.427

b) Other operating Income

43.055

88.667

 

 

 

Expenditure

 

 

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

65.736

(113.101)

b) Consumption of raw materials

845.824

1813.925

c) Purchase of traded goods

1150.432

2460.421

d) Employees cost

469.382

907.854

e) Depreciation

63.681

119.664

f) Other Expenditure

550.975

1046.430

 

 

 

Total

3146.030

6235.193

 

 

 

Profit from Operations before Other Income, Interest and Exceptional Items

174.487

601.901

Other Income

6.926

11.386

 

 

 

Profit Before Interest and Exceptional Items

181.413

613.287

 

 

 

Interest

(5.555)

(10.684)

 

 

 

Profit After Interest but before Exceptional Items

175.858

602.603

 

 

 

Exceptional Items

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

Profit from Ordinary activities Before Tax

175.858

602.603

 

 

 

Tax Expense

- Current Tax

- Deferred Tax

- Fringe benefit tax

 

58.151

(1.093)

 

 

197.227

(1.713)

Total taxation Expenses

57.058

195.514

 

 

 

Net profit from ordinary activities after tax

118.800

407.089

 

 

 

Paid up Equity Share Capital (Face value of Rs.10/- Per Share)

112.651

112.651

 

 

 

Reserves excluding revaluation reserve as per balance sheet of the previous accounting year

 

 

 

 

 

Earning Per Share

a) Basic and Diluted EPS before Extraordinary Items

(not annualised)

 

b) Basic and Diluted EPS after Extraordinary Items

(not annualised)

 

10.55

 

10.55

 

36.14

 

36.14

 

 

 

Public Shareholding

 

 

 - Number of shares

2703070

2703070

 - Percentage of shareholding

24.00%

24.00%

 

 

 

Promoters and promoter group shareholding

 

 

a)       Pledged/Encumbered

-          Number of Shares

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

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

 

 

b)       Non-encumbered

-          Number of shares

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

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

 

8562000

100%

 

76.00

 

8562000

100%

 

76.00

 

Notes:

 

  1. The above financial result were reviewed by the audit committee in its meeting held on 31, 2011 and approved by the board of directors of the above company at its meetings held on the same day. The limited review of the same has been carried out by the statutory auditors of the company.

 

  1. There were no complaints from investors pending at the beginning and at the end of the quarter. Eight complaints were received and the same were duly responded to during the quarter.

 

  1. Corresponding previous quarter/ period’s figures are regrouped whatever necessary 

 

FIXED ASSETS:

 

·         Freehold Land

·         Leasehold Land

·         Factory Building

·         Plant and Machinery

·         Furniture and Fixtures

·         Office Equipment

·         Data Processing Equipment

·         Vehicles

 

Board of Director

 

D. J. BALAJI RAO - NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

 

Mr. D.J. Balaji Rao is Non-Executive Independent Chairman of the Board of Subject. He is holds a B.E Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras and a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering from Bombay University. He attended the Advanced Management Program at European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD) at Fontainebleu, France, in 1990. He pursued his career as an Industrial Engineer for about 8 years before joining erstwhile ICICI Limited (since merged with ICICI Bank Limited) in 1970. After wide ranging responsibilities in different locations, he reached the position of Deputy Managing Director. He subsequently took over as the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of SCICI Limited, in August 1996. With the merger of SCICI Limited with ICICI Limited he moved to Infrastructure Development Finance Company limited (IDFC), as its first Managing Director, which he served till his superannuation in January 2000.He has served on the Boards of many companies including Bosch Limited(formerly MICO Ltd) , Wipro Limited and Bharat Forge Limited, etc. He was appointed as a Director of the Company from December 26, 2001 and as Chairman of the Company from September 10, 2008.

 

B. S. IYER - NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

 

Mr. B.S. Iyer is Non-Executive Independent Director of Subject. He is a Post Graduate in Commerce and in Law from the University of Bombay, and holds a Diploma in Management Accounting and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He has held senior positions responsible for Corporate Legal affairs for over 30 years. He retired as Vice President Legal and Company Secretary of Bosch Limited. He is a Corporate Legal Consultant for many MNCs and Indian Companies. He was appointed as a Director of the Company from December 12, 2001.

 

AJAY NANAVATI - MANAGING DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 

Mr. Ajay Nanavati is Managing Director, Executive Director of Subject. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering from USA and has a experience in various Industries, spanning over 30 years. He started his professional career in 1977 with Tata Consulting Engineers before joining Subject in 1988 as General Manager. He held various senior positions in Subject, USA and in other subsidiaries over the last 23 years of his career in Subject Group. He was appointed as Managing Director of the Company from October 01, 2008.

 

B. C. PRABHAKAR - NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

 

Mr. B.C. Prabhakar is the Non-Executive Independent Director of Subject since December 11, 2006. He has been a Practicing Lawyer since April 1970 and Management Consultant on Labour Laws and Service matters. He is the working President of Karnataka Employers Association, which is the and oldest Employers Association in the State of Karnataka. He is an Employers Nominee of Employees State Insurance Corporation, New Delhi. He has attended Indian Labour Conference for the past ten years which is the highest Tripartite Forum consisting of Representatives of Employers, Workers and Government. He holds a B.A Degree in Political Science and Sociology and a B.L Degree from Mysore University.

 

B.V. SHANKARANARAYANA RAO - WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR

 

Mr. B.V. Shankaranarayana Rao is Whole-Time Director of Subject. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Commerce and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Bangalore University. He has also completed Intermediate Examination of the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI) .He has been with the Company since 1990. He has over 30 years of experience in Finance and Corporate Management. He has held various positions during his tenure in 3M India. He has also worked in 3M Asia Pacific, Singapore, prior to heading the Finance Department in 3M India Limited. He was appointed as a Whole-time Director of the Company from February 23, 2003.

 

SADHANA KAUL - VICE PRESIDENT-LEGAL

 

Mrs. Sadhana Kaul is Whole-Time Director of Subject. She joined the Company in 2005 and has over 21 years of experience in the legal field, having worked in different capacities in law firms in the US and in India. She leads the planning, development and execution of strategic legal initiatives whilst managing the legal risks of the Company in India and parts of South East Asia. Prior to joining the Company, she was with GE Medical Systems as Senior Legal Counsel based in Bangalore. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Law from Trinity College Cambridge, UK and a Masters Degree in International and Comparative Law from Georgetown University Law Center, Washington D.C. She was appointed as a Whole-time Director of the Company from October 09, 2009.

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE:

 

Asia's largest cleanliness show in Mumbai

 

United News of India

03 November 2011

 

Multiclean Limited, Karcher, Charnock Equipments, 3M India, Best Practice Washroom and British Institute Of Cleaning among others. Over the last decade, the Cleaning Industry in India has registered steady growth of 40 to 50% per annum. There is an increase in hygiene awareness and enforcement of international standards in many sectors including IT, Pharma, Food, Hospitality, Healthcare, Retail and others, says Jayaraman Nair, Chairman, Virtual Info Systems Private Limited. The rising demand for clean offices, clean platforms, clean rail coaches, clean airports, road, hospitals, hotels, malls and multiplexes, manufacturing units and other public places have created a proportional demand for professional cleaning practices, industrial cleaning systems, state-of-the-art cleaning tools and equipment, washroom hygiene accessories, feminine hygiene products and sanitation solutions, Nair added. The show will have participants from over 12 Countries including Germany, Italy, UK, Malaysia, Dubai and China amongst the others. The event is organized by Virtual Info Systems Private Limited along with Italy based Adifamp Servizi sri and Clean India Journal. UNI AAA PR RH VP1545 Published by HT Syndication with permission from United News of India.

 

Change in Director(s)

 

Accord Fintech (India)

31 October 2011

 

India, Oct. 31 -- 3m India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 31, 2011, inter alia, has transacted the following: (1) Mr. Jose Varela will cease to be Director of the Company with effect from October 31, 2011 consequent upon being appointed as Managing Director of 3M Brazil. (2) Mr. R. Vijay Kumar has been appointed as Director in the vacancy arising from the resignation of Mr. Jose Varela with effect from October 31, 2011. He was also appointed as Whole-time Director of the Company with the responsibilities of Strategic Planning, Acquisitions, Business Development (Mining, Construction and Defence Markets) and IT.

 

Markets to get a cautious start of the new week

 

Accord Fintech (India)

31 October 2011

 

India, Oct. 31 -- The Indian markets gave a Midas touch to the Diwali week and both the benchmark indices surged gaining around 3 percent each on the last trading session, crossing their crucial levels. Today, the start is likely to be cautious as the European euphoria has fizzled out and the market men will be rather concentrating on the domestic developments and the ongoing earning season where the dismal performance of auto major Maruti Suzuki is likely to trigger earnings downgrade in the India Inc.. The company has reported a 59.8% year-on-year drop in net profit to Rs 2404.000 millions mainly due to prolonged labour unrest in the companies' Gurgaon unit. Also there will be some buzz in the pharma sector as the draft pharmaceutical policy has proposed price control on nearly 350 essential medicines-on drug companies. According to the policy, the ceiling price would be fixed on the basis of Weighted Average Price (WAP) of the top three brands by value (moving annual total value). Manufacturers would be free to fix any price for their products equal to or below the ceiling price.Meanwhile there will be some impact of C Rangarajan, chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) statement who had earlier estimated GDP growth at eight per cent in 2011-12, has now said that "The economy will grow in the range of 7.5-8 per cent...it may be 7.8 or 7.7 per cent'.Also there will be lots of result announcements that will keep the markets buzzing, 3M India, Alok Inds, Dena Bank, Bata India, ICICI Bank, BPCL, Dabur India, Wipro, United Brew Hldg, United Breweries and lots of SU banks are among the many to announce their numbers today. The US markets made a mixed closing on Friday, the trade remained volatile and despite some good economic reports Nasdaq could not manage a close of green. The Asian markets too have made a similar start and some of the indices are trading marginally in red. Chinese market has declined after the government there shuffled its financial and securities regulator, while the Japanese market is trading in green as Yen weakened against dollar on speculation of government intervention in markets to weaken its currency. Back home, Indian benchmarks extended their Diwali celebrations on the last trading session of the week. It looked like the bears just ceased to exist as there was little evidence of profit booking through the day. The festivities got bigger after the two session break in observance of the festival of lights as frontline equity showcased an awe-inspiring performance by vivaciously rallying by a massive three percentage points in the session and re-conquering the 5,350 (Nifty) and 17,800 (Sensex) bastions. Sentiments got bolstered after the European policy makers approved a three-pronged agreement which will help in easing Greece's debt burden and strengthen banks and the European bailout fund. As per the tripartite agreement, private investors would accept a loss of 50% on Greek bonds, which will cut Greece's debt burden to 120% of GDP by 2020, banks will be forced to raise more capital to protect them against losses resulting from any future defaults and approved a crucial mechanism to boost the EFSF to an estimated 1 trillion euro. Friday's sharp rally for the local benchmarks appeared even more marvelous given the fact that the gains came on a day when equity indices in Europe traded on a sluggish note while none of the counterparts in the Asian region were able to match the colossal gains that domestic indices settled with. Earlier on Dalal Street, the Sensex got off to a gigantic over six hundred point gap up opening as investors rejoiced after Euro-zone policy makers approved a concrete blueprint to rescue the region from debt trouble. In no time the indices tapered to lower levels but continued to tread in a tight range thereafter. The frontline gauges hit intraday lows in early afternoon trades after the unimpressive European market opening but a sudden spurt in sentiments was witnessed thereafter in mid-noon trades which helped the indices to settle around more than two month high levels by the end. On the BSE sectoral space, the metal counter showed sharp upmove and surged close to six percent amid global rally in commodity prices on hopes of an optimistic global economic outlook. While the rate sensitive banking pocket too appeared in resurgent mood after reports that the ministry of finance has indicated that it is likely to approve capital infusion into public sector banks, including State Bank of India by mid-November. Finally, the BSE Sensex surged by 515.97 points or 2.92% to settle at 17,804.80, while the S&P CNX Nifty soared by 158.90 points or 3.05% to close at 5,360.70.

 

NABH pacts with 3M India to promote quality practices in hospitals  

 

United News of India

17 October 2011

 

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 3M India Limited to promote best practices and standards in hospitals to not only prevent healthcare associated infections but also promote quality care for patients in India. The alliance will help prevent and control infection related morbidity and mortality as well as reduce the cost of care linked to healthcare associated infection. This collaboration between 3M and NABH is aimed at advancing medical knowledge and spreading awareness on the subject of healthcare-associated infections and their prevention, NABH said in a statement. The collaboration will involve conducting workshops towards surgical site infection prevention, sterilization assurance, care of IV lines - catheter related blood stream infection prevention, wound management and casting workshops across India. These workshops will help create awareness about the quality and standard to be followed by healthcare organizations to match the standards required for NABH accreditation speaking on the occasion of the signing of MoU with 3M India Limited, NABH CEO Girdhar J Gyani said, Quality in healthcare is being recognized as key parameter all over the world. It directly aims at saving precious lives...NABH is pleased to join hands with organizations like 3M in a mission to provide quality healthcare in our country. NABH, a constituent board of the Quality Council of India, was set up to establish and operate accreditation programme for healthcare organizations.

 


CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]

 

The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, India Prisons Service, Interpol, etc.

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

No records exist designating subject or any of its beneficial owners, controlling shareholders or senior officers as terrorist or terrorist organization or whom notice had been received that all financial transactions involving their assets have been blocked or convicted, found guilty or against whom a judgement or order had been entered in a proceedings for violating money-laundering, anti-corruption or bribery or international economic or anti-terrorism sanction laws or whose assets were seized, blocked, frozen or ordered forfeited for violation of money laundering or international anti-terrorism laws.

 

2]         Court Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that subject is or was the subject of any formal or informal allegations, prosecutions or other official proceeding for making any prohibited payments or other improper payments to government officials for engaging in prohibited transactions or with designated parties.

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that the property or assets of the subject are derived from criminal conduct or a prohibited transaction.

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                  None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

6]         Records on Int’l Anti-Money Laundering Laws/Standards :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

7]         Criminal Records

No available information exist that suggest that subject or any of its principals have been formally charged or convicted by a competent governmental authority for any financial crime or under any formal investigation by a competent government authority for any violation of anti-corruption laws or international anti-money laundering laws or standard.

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

No record exists to suggest that any director or indirect owners, controlling shareholders, director, officer or employee of the company is a government official or a family member or close business associate of a Government official.

 

9]         Compensation Package :

Our market survey revealed that the amount of compensation sought by the subject is fair and reasonable and comparable to compensation paid to others for similar services.

 

10]        Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 


 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

MIRA INFORM as part of its Due Diligence do provide comments on Corporate Governance to identify management and governance. These factors often have been predictive and in some cases have created vulnerabilities to credit deterioration.

 

Our Governance Assessment focuses principally on the interactions between a company’s management, its Board of Directors, Shareholders and other financial stakeholders.

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

Subject is not known to have contravened any existing local laws, regulations or policies that prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the terms and conditions that could be included in the agreement with the subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.52.78

UK Pound

1

Rs.81.79

Euro

1

Rs.67.46

 


 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

7

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

7

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

7

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

8

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

8

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

8

--LEVERAGE

1~10

7

--RESERVES

1~10

8

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

7

--MARGINS

-5~5

--

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

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

 

67

 

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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This report is issued at your request without any risk and responsibility on the part of MIRA INFORM PRIVATE LIMITED (MIPL) or its officials.