1. Summary Information

 

 

Country

India

Company Name

SONA KOYO STEERING SYSTEMS LIMITED

Principal Name 1

Mr. Surinder Kapur

Status

Satisfactory

Principal Name 2

Mr. Sanjay Kapur

 

 

Registration #

55-18415

Street Address

UGF - 6, Indraprakash, 21, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi – 110001, India

Established Date

14.06.1984

SIC Code

--

Telephone#

91-11-23311924 / 1925

Business Style 1

Manufacturing

Fax #

91-11-23327205

Business Style 2

--

Homepage

http://www.sonagroup.com

Product Name 1

Automotive Components

# of employees

689 (Approximately)

Product Name 2

--

Paid up capital

Rs. 198,742,000/-

Product Name 3

--

Shareholders

Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter – 52.65%

 

Public Shareholding – 47.35%

Banking

State Bank of India

 

Public Limited Corp.

Yes

Business Period

28 Years

IPO

Yes

International Ins.

-

Public Enterprise

Yes

Rating

Ba (47)

Related Company

Relation

Country

Company Name

CEO

Joint Ventures

--

Sona Autocomp Inc.

 

--

Note

-

 

2. Summary Financial Statement

Balance Sheet as of

31.03.2011

(Unit: Indian Rs.)

Assets

Liabilities

Current Assets

1,835,404,000

Current Liabilities

1,663,391,000

Inventories

472,493,000

Long-term Liabilities

2,117,181,000

Fixed Assets

3,088,497,000

Other Liabilities

497,379,000

Deferred Assets

24,829,000

Total Liabilities

4,277,951,000

Invest& other Assets

894,416,000

Retained Earnings

1,838,946,000

 

 

Net Worth

2,037,688,000

Total Assets

6,315,639,000

Total Liab. & Equity

6,315,639,000

 Total Assets

(Previous Year)

5,702,308,000

 

 

P/L Statement as of

31.03.2011

(Unit: Indian Rs.)

Sales

10,316,976,000

Net Profit

374,113,000

Sales(Previous yr)

8,502,990,000

Net Profit(Prev.yr)

216,453,000


MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

11.05.2012

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SONA KOYO STEERING SYSTEMS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

UGF - 6, Indraprakash, 21, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110001

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2011

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

14.06.1984

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

55-18415

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs. 198.742 Millions

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L29113DL1984PLC018415

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

CHES05669G

 

 

Legal Form :

Public Limited Liability Company.  The company's shares are listed on the Stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing of Automotive Components for four Wheelers.

 

 

No. of Employees :

689 (Approximately)

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba (47)

 

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

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

Satisfactory

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 8100000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is an established company having satisfactory track. Trade relations are reported as fair. Business is active. Payments are reported to be usually correct and as per commitments.

 

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

 

NOTES :

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

 

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – April 1, 2010

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2009)

Current Rating

(01.04.2010)

India

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

UGF - 6, Indraprakash, 21, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi – 110001, India

Tel. No.:

91-11-23311924 / 1925

Fax No.:

91-11-23327205

E-Mail :

drkapur@sonagroup.com

sudhir.chopra@sonagroup.com

raajesh.gupta@sonagroup.com

Website :

http://www.sonagroup.com

 

 

Liaison Office :

2nd Floor, Piramal Mansion, 235, D. N. Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Corporate Office / Factory 1 :

38/6, NH-8, Delhi-Jaipur Road, Gurgaon-122001, Haryana, India

Tel. No.:

91-124-4685000

Fax No.:

91-124-4104611 / 4104621

Website :

http://www.sonagroup.com

Total Site Area:

56970 sq. m

Total Floor Area:

14125 sq. m

 

 

Factory 2 :

P.O. Box 14, Chennai – Bangalore Highway (NH – 4), Sriperumpudur, District Chinglepet-602105, Tamil Nadu, India

Tel. No.:

91-44-37170000

Fax No.:

91-44-27162349

Total Site Area:

56970 sq. m

Total Floor Area:

10890 sq. m

 

 

Factory 3 :

Plot No.32, Industrial Area, Phase II, Dharuhera, District Rewati Haryana, India

Tel. No.:

91-1274-242978 / 82

Total Site Area:

20117 sq. m

Total Floor Area:

9255  sq. m

 

 

Factory 4 :

Plot No.D9, TML Vendor Prk, Survey No.1, Village Northcotepura, Sanand, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Total Site Area:

16200 sq. m

Total Floor Area:

2639 sq. m

 

 

Plants :

·         Sona Auto Comp Inc

1061 521 Corporate Centre Drive, Suite 145 Fort Mill,

Tel: 91-1803- 448 8862

Fax: 91-1803- 802 5173

 

·         Sona Auto Comp Europe S.A.R.L.

Rue du 17 November, 25.350 Mandeure ,FRANCE

Tel : 33 3 81 36 46 38

Fax : 33 3 81 36 43 63

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

AS ON 31.03.2011

 

Name :

Mr. Surinder Kapur

Designation :

Chairman 

Qualification :

Ph. D.(Mechanical Engineering), Michigan State University, U.S.A.

Date of Appointment :

01.10.1990

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sanjay Kapur

Designation :

Vice Chairman and Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. K M Deshmukh

Designation :

Deputy Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ramesh Suri

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Kazuhiko Ayabe 

Designation :

Nominee of Maruti Suzuki India Limited

 

 

Name :

Mr. Jug Mohan Kapur

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. B. L. Passi

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ravi Bhoothalingam

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. P. K. Chadha

Designation :

Lt. Gen. (Retired) Shamsher Singh Mehta

 

 

Name :

Mr. Shamsher Singh Mehta

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Dr. Rakesh Mohan

Designation :

Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Sudhir Chopra

Designation :

Company Secretary

Qualification :

B. Com, FCS, LL.B

Date of Appointment :

15.05.1993

 

 

Executive Management :

·         Dr. Surinder Kapur

·         Mr. Sunjay Kapur

·         Mr. K. M. Deshmukh

·         Mr. P. V . Prabhu Parriker

·         Mr. Sudhir Chopra

·         Mr. Sunder Rajan

 

 

Operating Management:

·         Mr. Sunjay Kapur

·         Mr. K. M. Deshmukh

·         Mr. Sudhir Chopra

·         Mr. Sunder Rajan

·         Mr. A. Fujimoto

·         Mr. A. D. Rao

·         Mr. Rajiv Chanana

·         Mr. Manoj Sharma

·         Mr. Deepak Arora

·         Mr. Shyamal Saha

·         Mr. P. P. Gaipal

 

 

Technical Partners:

·         JTKT Corporation

·         Mando Corporation

·         Fuji Autotech AB, Sweden

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

AS ON 31.03.2012

 

Category of Shareholder                                               

 

Total No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

(A) Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(1) Indian

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifIndividuals / Hindu Undivided Family

948,760

0.48

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifBodies Corporate

63,748,304

32.08

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifSub Total

64,697,064

32.55

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(2) Foreign

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifBodies Corporate

39,947,108

20.10

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifSub Total

39,947,108

20.10

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

104,644,172

52.65

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(1) Institutions

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifMutual Funds / UTI

1,081,146

0.54

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifFinancial Institutions / Banks

1,300

-

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifInsurance Companies

1,200,000

0.60

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifForeign Institutional Investors

1,277,929

0.64

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifSub Total

3,560,375

1.79

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(2) Non-Institutions

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifBodies Corporate

18,888,855

9.50

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifIndividuals

 

 

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifIndividual shareholders holding nominal share capital up to Rs. 0.100 Million

48,557,146

24.43

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifIndividual shareholders holding nominal share capital in excess of Rs. 0.100 Million

13,003,697

6.54

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifAny Others (Specify)

10,087,587

5.08

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifTrusts

2,500

-

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifHindu Undivided Families

4,475,257

2.25

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifClearing Members

47,027

0.02

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifAny Other

5,562,803

2.80

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifSub Total

90,537,285

45.56

Total Public shareholding (B)

94,097,660

47.35

Total (A)+(B)

198,741,832

100.00

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

-

-

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(1) Promoter and Promoter Group

-

-

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gif(2) Public

-

-

http://www.bseindia.com/images/clear.gifSub Total

-

-

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

198,741,832

-

 

 

 

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing of Automotive Components for four Wheelers.

 

 

Products :

Product Descriptions

Item Code

 

 

EPS Zen Estilo

1-A061A00000

EPS Alto RHD

1-A078A00000

AXLE 8-Seater

1-A024900000

 

PRODUCTION STATUS AS ON 31.03.2011

 

Particulars

Unit

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

 

 

 

 

Steering Product Group

Nos.

6309400

2668367

Driveline product group

Nos.

1610500

--

Axle Assemblies incl. Comp.

Nos.

--

856792

Rack and Pinion Assy.

Nos.

--

967674

Column and UJ Assy.

Nos.

--

1347539

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

689 (Approximately)

 

 

Bankers :

·         State Bank of India

·         Standard Chartered Bank

·         Corporation Bank

·         State Bank of Hyderabad

·         EXIM Bank

·         Allahabad Bank

·         Indian Bank

·         Yes Bank Limited

·         Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited

 

 

Facilities :

 

Secured Loan

 

Rs. In Millions

31.03.2011

Rs. In Millions

31.03.2010

Term Loans from Banks

1986.654

2050.435

Term Loans from Others

87.495

97.217

Short Term Loans from Banks

43.032

43.560

Total

2117.181

2191.212

 

Notes:

 

1.       Term Loans from Banks include:

 

a)       Rupee Term Loans of Rs. 1641.435 millions (Previous Year Rs. 1825.400 millions) are secured by first pari passu charge over the entire movable and immovable fixed assets of the Company, both present and future, except the assets exclusively charged to Standard Chartered Bank for Rs. 38.889 millions (Previous Year Rs. 50.000 millions). Loans to the extent of Rs. 199.500 millions (Previous Year Rs. 210.000 millions) are further secured by way of second charge on current assets, on pari passu basis.

 

b)       Corporate Loan of Rs. 300.000 millions (Previous Year Rs. 225.000 millions) from State Bank of India is secured by way of first pari passu charge on current assets and second pari passu charge on movable and immovable fixed assets of the Company. The Loan is further secured by way of exclusive mortgage on Land situated at Plot No. 19, Dharuhera Industrial Area, Phase II, District Rewari (Haryana).

 

c)       Term Loan of Rs. 6.330 millions (Previous Year Nil) from Allahabad Bank is secured by way of exclusive charge on the vehicles financed out of the said Term Loan.

 

2.       Term Loans from Other include :

 

Term Loan of Rs. 87.495 millions (Previous Year Rs. 97.200 millions) is secured by way of second charge on entire assets of the Company situated at Sanand, Gujarat to be purchased or constructed out of said Term Loan.

 

3.       The Short Term Loans from Banks are secured by hypothecation of inventories, book debts and other receivables both present and future and second pari passu charge on movable and immovable fixed assets of the Company.

 

Term Loans from Bank and other loans aggregating to Rs. 440.263 millions (Previous Year Rs. 225.000 millions) are repayable within one year.

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

S. P. Puri and Company

Chartered Accountants

Address :

4/18, Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi-110002, India

 

 

The Individual/Entity Excercising Control over the Company :

·         Dr. Surinder Kapur

 

 

The entity having substantial interest in the Company :

·         JTEKT Corporation

 

 

Joint Ventures :

·         Sona Autocomp Inc.

·         Sona Autocomp Europe SARL

·         AAM Sona Axle Private Limited

 

 

Others :

·         Sona Somic Lemforder Components Limited.

·         Mahindra Sona Limited.

·         Sona e-Design and Technologies Limited.

·         Pune Heat Treat Private Limited.

·         Sona Mobility Services Limited.

·         Kapur Properties and Investment

·         Sona Okegawa Precision Forgings Limited.

·         Maruti Suzuki India Limited

·         Fuji Autotech AB, Sweden

·         DRSK Management Services Private Limited.

·         Sona Autocomp Holding Private Limited.

·         Fuji Autotech Europe SAS

 

 

Subsidiaries :

·         Sona Stampings Limited.

·         Sona Fuji Kiko Automotive Limited.

·         JTEKT SONA Automotive India Limited.

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

AS ON 31.03.2011

 

Authorised Capital :

 

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

250000000

Equity Shares

Re.1/- each

Rs. 250.000 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

 

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

198741832

Equity Shares

Re.1/- each

Rs. 198.742 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Notes:

 

Out of above :

Equity Shares Include 8,79,34,000 Equity Shares (Previous Year 8,79,34,000) of Re. 1/- each allotted as fully paid Bonus Shares by Capitalization of Capital Redemption Reserve.

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

198.742

198.742

198.742

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

1838.946

1614.972

1468.045

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

2037.688

1813.714

1666.787

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

2117.181

2191.212

1814.919

2] Unsecured Loans

0.000

0.000

575.000

TOTAL BORROWING

2117.181

2191.212

2389.919

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

298.925

227.925

117.211

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

4453.794

4232.851

4173.917

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

3088.497

2997.938

3071.353

Capital work-in-progress

240.425

196.245

199.930

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

653.991

713.357

587.476

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

24.829

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

472.493
390.207
279.334

 

Sundry Debtors

1153.716
913.123
807.023

 

Cash & Bank Balances

14.529
7.861
23.263

 

Other Current Assets

7.989
5.375
3.614

 

Loans & Advances

659.170
478.202
616.822

Total Current Assets

2307.897

1794.768

1730.056

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Sundry Creditors

1508.254

1285.496

1305.138

 

Other Current Liabilities

155.137
80.696
93.364

 

Provisions

198.454
103.265
16.396

Total Current Liabilities

1861.845

1469.457

1414.898

Net Current Assets

446.052
325.311
315.158

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

4453.794

4232.851

4173.917

 

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

10316.976

8502.990

6931.645

 

 

Other Income

98.962

54.955

42.601

 

 

TOTAL                                     (A)

10415.938

8557.945

6974.246

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Material and Components Consumed

7579.260

6386.540

5623.979

 

 

Excise Duty on Increase/ Decrease in Finished goods

0.000

0.000

0.058

 

 

Manufacturing Expenses

517.000

370.221

331.551

 

 

Employee’s Remuneration and Benefits

761.889

555.613

538.415

 

 

Administration, Selling and Other Expenses

407.369

298.502

325.954

 

 

Research and Development Expenses

23.509

15.476

9.264

 

 

Miscellaneous Expenditure Written off

0.000

0.000

30.215

 

 

Decrease/ Increase in Stock of Finished Goods and WIP

0.000

0.000

[2.929]

 

 

TOTAL                                     (B)

9289.027

7626.352

6856.507

 

 

 

 

 

Less

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

1126.911

931.593

117.739

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES                         (D)

327.468

336.124

321.679

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

799.443

595.469

(203.940)

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                     (F)

284.478

265.803

249.346

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT / (LOSS) BEFORE TAX (E-F)                 (G)

514.965

329.666

(453.286)

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                  (H)

140.852

113.213

[142.975]

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT / (LOSS) AFTER TAX (G-H)                  (I)

374.113

216.453

(310.311)

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

61.674

(65.253)

245.058

 

 

 

 

 

Less

APPROPRIATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed Divided

129.182

59.623

0.000

 

 

Tax on Proposed Dividend

20.957

9.903

0.000

 

 

Transfer to General Reserve

40.000

20.000

0.000

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

245.648

61.674

(65.253)

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

Export Earnings

437.016

318.819

628.189

 

TOTAL EARNINGS

437.016

318.819

628.189

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials, Components, Stores & Spares

1578.913

1952.889

2144.630

 

 

Capital Goods

42.246

22.927

44.384

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

1621.159

1975.816

2189.014

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings / (Loss) Per Share (Rs.)

1.88

1.09

(1.56)

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

(Rs. In Millions)

PARTICULARS

30.06.2011

1st Quarter

30.09.2011

2nd Quarter

31.12.2011

3rd Quarter

31.03.2012 4th  Quarter

Net Sales

2697.980

2723.870

2517.920

3478.660

Total Expenditure

2413.830

2461.750

2272.760

3073.250

PBIDT (Excl OI)

284.150

262.120

245.160

405.410

Other Income

14.250

10.830

11.740

10.090

Operating Profit

298.400

270.950

256.900

415.500

Interest

84.620

94.780

70.200

97.970

Exceptional Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

PBDT

213.780

178.170

186.700

317.530

Depreciation

77.380

79.420

81.990

94.640

Profit Before Tax

136.400

98.750

104.710

222.890

Tax

44.250

31.150

34.360

64.620

Provisions and contingencies

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

Profit After Tax

92.150

67.600

70.350

158.270

Extraordinary Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

Prior Period Expenses

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

Other Adjustments

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

Net Profit

92.150

67.600

70.350

158.270

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

PAT / Total Income

(%)

3.59
                2.53

(4.45)

 

 

 
 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

4.99
3.88

(6.54)

 

 

 
 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

9.50
6.88

(9.44)

 

 

 
 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.25
0.18

(0.27)

 

 

 
 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

2.10
2.02

2.28

 

 

 
 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

1.24
1.22

1.22

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Check List by Info Agents

Available in Report (Yes / No)

1) Year of Establishment

Yes

2) Locality of the firm

Yes

3) Constitutions of the firm

Yes

4) Premises details

Yes

5) Type of Business

Yes

6) Line of Business•

Yes

7) Promoter’s background

Yes

8) No. of employees

Yes

9) Name of person contacted

No

10) Designation of contact person

No

11) Turnover of firm for last three years

Yes

12) Profitability for last three years

Yes

13) Reasons for variation <> 20%

--

14) Estimation for coming financial year

No

15) Capital in the business

Yes

16) Details of sister concerns

Yes

17) Major suppliers

No

18) Major customers

No

19) Payments terms

No

20) Export / Import details (if applicable)

No

21) Market information

--

22) Litigations that the firm / promoter

--

23) Banking Details

Yes

24) Banking facility details

Yes

25) Conduct of the banking account

--

26) Buyer visit details

--

27) Financials, if provided

Yes

28) Incorporation details, if applicable

Yes

29) Last accounts filed at ROC

Yes

30) Major Shareholders, if available

Yes

 

 

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

 

The Company has the following Subsidiaries:

 

a)      JTEKT SONA Automotive India Limited (JSAI)

 

In JSAI, the Company is holding 49% of the Equity Capital but it has the right to nominate majority of Directors on the Board of JSAI. This Joint Venture Company has been established with JTEKT Corporation, Japan with a business objective of manufacturing Column Type Electric Power Steering (C-EPS) Systems. The Plant of JSAI is located in Bawal, Haryana. During the year ended 31st March, 2011, JSAI has achieved total income of Rs. 2504.100 millions and earned net profit of Rs. 95.400 millions.

 

b)      Sona Fuji Kiko Automotive Limited (SFAL)

 

In SFAL, the Company is holding 51% of the Equity Capital. This Joint Venture Company has been established with FUJI KIKO Company Limited, Japan with a business objective of manufacturing Columns to be used in the manufacturing of C-EPS by JSAI. The Plant of SFAL is located in Bawal, Haryana. During the year ended 31st March, 2011, SFAL has achieved total income of Rs. 336.800 millions and earned net profit of Rs. 7.631 millions.

 

c)       Sona Stampings Limited (SSL) (Erstwhile known as ”Arjan Stampings Limited”)

 

This Joint Venture Company has been established with Arjan Auto Private Limited, India, with a business objective of Sheet Metal Processing, comprising of press work and welding within Automotive Component sector. SSL has got its works located at Farukhnagar, Gurgaon. In SSL, the Company is holding 51.5% of the Equity Capital. During the year ended 31st March, 2011, the Company has achieved total income of Rs. 113.500 millions and incurred loss of Rs. 16.100 millions.          

 

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

MARKET SCENARIO

 

2010-11 started in an environment of incipient domestic recovery amidst uncertainty about the state of the global

economy, a perception that was reinforced with the precipitation of the Greek sovereign debt crisis a few weeks later. Throughout the year, the goal of Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy was to nurture the recovery in the face of persistent global uncertainty while trying to contain the spillover of supply-side inflation.

 

The Indian economy is estimated to have grown by 8.6 per cent during 2010-11. Agricultural growth was above trend, following a good monsoon. The index of industrial production (IIP), which grew by 10.4 per cent during the first half of 2010-11, moderated subsequently, bringing down the overall growth for April-February 2010-11 to 7.8 per cent.

 

The global economy during the first quarter of 2011 continued with the momentum of late 2010. The global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for February 2011 was close to a record high, while the global services PMI recorded its fastest pace of expansion in almost five years. International trade performed much better as compared with last year but the month-on-month momentum remained uneven. Clearly, global recovery, as a whole, still looks fragile and uneven. However, consumer confidence in major countries, which improved during January-February 2011, moderated in March 2011 on the back of higher oil prices. GDP growth in the US, which was strong at 3.1 per cent in Q4 of 2010, slipped to 1.8 per cent.

 

At present, uncertainty over the pace of international growth, and even its durability, has increased. Inflationary pressures are building in virtually every region. As per current research, the world’s largest economy, the United States, will be hard pressed to move beyond a 2.5 – 3% annualized growth range in the absence of renewed stimulus. The world’s third largest economy, Japan, has probably slipped back into recession, albeit temporarily. Prospects for most European countries are limited by the spreading sovereign debt related strains in the southern peripheral countries, and the increasing bailout costs that the northern countries, such as Germany, are assuming.

 

The aftershocks emanating from Japan’s earthquake are increasingly being felt around the globe in the form of reduced manufacturing, particularly for automobiles and technology products. The disruption to supply chains have effectively reduced global auto assemblies by about 11% YoY in April 2011, a sharp reversal from an 8% YoY increase prior to the tsunami in Japan. The greatest impact is in the Asia-Pacific region, where Japanese parts have the largest import penetration in the world’s biggest car-producing region.

 

The Brent crude price surged from an average of US$ 75 a barrel during May-September 2010 to US$ 123 a barrel by April 2011. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its April 2011, World Economic Outlook (WEO), has assumed US$ 107 a barrel for the full year 2011. Since February 2011, oil prices have come under further pressure on account of apprehensions about supply disruptions due to political developments in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region. The demand for oil is expected to increase with the possibility of Japan substituting some of its shut-in nuclear power capacity with oil-based generation, combined with higher energy usage once reconstruction gets underway. Steel prices also continued to show upward movement throughout the year (refer Chart A and D).

 

On the Financial front, with the exception of a brief period of May- August 2010, when Rupee depreciated against US$, due to the European debt crisis, the pressure this fiscal has been on rupee to appreciate. Going forward factors like robust capital flows due to the slow economic recovery in other parts of the world, rising interest-rate differential in the wake of the RBI’s monetary tightening and Weak US$ due to ultra-low US interest rates are likely to exert upward pressure on the Rupee.

 

As 8.5-9.0 per cent average annual GDP growth has now become a new benchmark for India to assess its growth

performance, it would require special efforts to achieve the same in view of current scenario. As per CRISIL estimates, the GDP is expected to grow at 8.3 per cent in 2011-12, as the rising cost of credit would slow industrial growth to 8.2 per cent and agriculture growth, despite a normal monsoon, would decline due to a higher base.

 

 

MARKET SEGMENT

 

The automotive industry continued its strong growth momentum during FY-11 with auto sector sales growing at 26% YoY. The passenger vehicles segment outperformed the sector with healthy growth of 29% YoY in the same period driven by ballooning spending power, easier financing and a wider choice of models in an economy growing at nearly 8%-9% annually.

 

Ø       The passenger vehicle sales were up by a healthy 29.2% YoY to 2,520,393 units during FY-11 from 1,951,333 units during FY-10 backed by robust demand across each sub-segment.

 

Ø       The commercial vehicle sales were up by a healthy 27% YoY to 676,370 units during FY-11 from 532,721 units during FY-10.

 

 

As per CRISIL Research, India is most likely to be one of the fastest growing automobile markets, and perhaps the third largest, in terms of domestic market volumes, by 2020. The growth trajectory in automobiles in India was high, in double digits, during the past decade partly because of the acceleration in economic growth, and partly, because of favourable factors such as increasing finance penetration and rising consumer aspirations. The same factors are likely to continue to drive more than 10 per cent growth in cars, utility vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and scooters over the next 10 years. As per SIAM estimates, the sector is expected to grow at 15%-16% in FY-12 despite being impacted by factors like high inflation, rising raw material, increase in interest rates and fuel prices.

 

The Indian Automobile industry is going to transition from one where a few players dominated each vehicle segment to a more intensely competitive market. This will increase product development and marketing costs and have an impact on profitability of manufacturers. The second big challenge, especially for the personal vehicle makers, is to tap rural consumers, in terms of product development, marketing and distribution. The third will be continued policy uncertainties related to regulations such as emission norms which affect production and capacity planning. Despite these challenges, it is expected that support from the Government shall continue to be available for this sector. This is evident from the fact that in the revenue budget there was no change in the existing excise duty (10%) on all vehicles, sans the large cars. Further the increase in allocation towards infrastructure development by 23% to Rs 2140 billion (over 48% of total plan allocation) in FY 2011-12 is a welcome move.

 

During 2010-11, the domestic market witnessed a slew of new launches by almost all the OEM’s. 'Cruze' by General Motors, 'Aria' by Tata Motors, 'Alto K-10' by Maruti Suzuki and the much awaited and acclaimed 'Etios' from Toyota to name a few, apart from launches in small commercial vehicles. Tata 'Nano', the small car wonder which could not live up to the market expectations due to the safety issues saw the volumes zoom to levels of 10,000 cars in Mar 2011 on the back of renewed marketing efforts by the company.

 

In this buoyant scenario, Subject Gross Sales increased substantially from Rs. 9,290 Million in 2009-10 to Rs. 11,521 Million in 2010-11 and the Net Sales grew from Rs. 8,503 Million to Rs. 10,317 Million over the same period, an increase of 21.33% in net sale over the previous year.

 

On the export side, the efforts put in for growing strategic sourcing business and exports to new avenues to Europe, South America started yielding results reflected in Subject revenue increase by 46% YoY to Rs 463 Million

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Management focus, during the year, was towards improving capacity utilization and Value Addition per employee. subject, at the operating levels, improved its Capacity Utilization by producing 4,983,580 units under the Steering and Column Assembly group as compared to 4,257,385 units produced last year (an increase of 17%).

 

A new Manufacturing facility at Sanand in Tata Vendor Park started commercial production in the last quarter after overcoming the challenges faced in the relocation of civil structure from Singur, West Bengal.

 

With the help of the In-house R&D efforts, Subject has now developed the EPAM (Electronic Power Assist Module) for off highway vehicle applications. Facilities to manufacture EPAM have been set up at the Dharuhera Plant and supplies have been made for pilot production. Subject is now preparing for mass production in FY-12.

 

 

PROFITABILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS IMPROVEMENT

 

Subject achieved 21% growth in sales turnover to reach Rs. 10317 million. Subject is committed to exceed Customer expectations by consistently providing high quality products. Management focus towards improving capacity utilization and Value Addition per employee, supported by strong market demand, helped the Company to achieve significant growth in turnover and profitability. Subject was able to make a PAT of Rs. 374 million in FY-11, a significant increase over PAT of Rs. 216 million made in FY-10.

 

Subject has continued with its efforts to improve the level of localization of various imported parts. This has helped to bring the Import content down from 33% to 18% of total material cost. Various VA/VE activities were initiated along with active participation with Suppliers to improve efficiency of operations. All of these factors resulted in an overall reduction in material cost from 75% in FY-10 to 73% in FY-11.

 

To improve manpower efficiency, Subject initiated a major HR exercise during the year involving a detailed study

of Job Description at various levels in the organization, define Competencies for all levels of management, and run an assessment centre with an eye on the future organization structure and a Customer Facing Organization.

 

Another initiative towards competitiveness improvement was to upgrade IT infrastructure during the year. The Oracle ERP application used by the Company for Financial Accounting, Material Management and Sales and Distribution Management was upgraded from Release 11i to Release 12 with IBM acting as Implementation partner for this exercise. In addition, the Company has set up PPMS (Product Profitability Management System) with the help of 3CiT. These initiatives shall deliver robust financial controls, streamlined processes, and reduced operating costs.

 

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

 

Subject once again achieved recognition of its excellence. Subject was awarded, by Maruti Suzuki, Excellence Award under the categories of “Research & Development” and “Tier 2 Up-gradation”. Subject was also awarded with “Best Award for Quality< 2PPM” by EZ-Go in October, 2011.

 

 

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT:

 

Subject continues to build and maintain sustainable relationships with it’s supply chain particularly in relation to long-term strategic direction of the business. Vendor management is critical to subject, as nearly 73 percent of the Net Sales is currently made up of material cost. Subject continues to be benefited from the restructured and rationalized Supply Chain Team for better optimization of resources and increased customer focus.

 

Market growth in FY-11, led to serious supply constraints as Tier II suppliers could not foresee investment requirements to increase production capacity and improve technology. This resulted into difficulties in meeting customer requirements as well as payment of premium freight despite establishing strong logistic controls. This has prompted the Company to seriously explore options of backward integration for implementation in FY-12.

 

Subject has also decided to participate in the VSME (Visionary Small and Medium Enterprises) project under Visionary Leaders for Manufacturing (VLFM) Programme run by CII, JICA (Japan International Co operation Agency, Japan) and NMCC (National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council, Government of India) under the Indo-Japan Cooperation Agreement 2006. The faculty for the programme includes Chief Advisor, Professor Shoji Shiba – an international expert in TQM and Breakthrough management. This program is directed towards improving the technical and operational efficiency of their suppliers. Subject technical team will work directly with the selected suppliers to help them improve efficiency of their manufacturing operations and achieve technological changes.

 

 

OUTLOOK

 

The automotive industry remains one of the highest revenue-earning industries in India contributing majorly to India’s GDP, providing direct and indirect employment to millions of people. The market outlook for the industry remains promising with demand across the car segments. India continues to consolidate its position on the global front and now accounts for 5% of global auto production, up from 1.4% at the beginning of 2000. The investment in the industry is expected to be up to USD 17bn in fresh capacity over the next four years and the investment in automotive components is expected to be USD 12bn over the next six years driven by strong technological capability and availability of trained manpower at competitive prices.

 

As per Industry estimates, growth rate in the Auto sector is expected to moderate to 15%-16% in FY-12 mostly because of high inflation, rising raw material prices, increase in interest rates and fuel prices. However an expanding middle class population, growing earning power, industrial development and Government’s focus to build infrastructure, the demand for passenger cars and commercial vehicles shall continue to grow.

 

Other developments in the Automobile sector will include gradual shift of production facilities from high-cost regions in North America and European Union to lower-cost regions such as China, India and South America. The Asian countries especially China and India are expected to account for 40% of growth in the auto industry over the next five to seven years. Cost & Efficiency optimization shall be the key words.

 

 

FINANCIAL REVIEW

 

The summarised financial position is explained below:

 

Ø       Net income from operations increased by 21.33% from Rs. 8,503 million in 2009-10 to Rs. 10,317 million in 2010-11 driven by growth in market demand.

 

Ø       Material Cost as % of Sales declined from 75.11% in FY-10 to 73.46% in FY-11 despite upward movement in commodity prices and range bound fluctuation in foreign exchange.

 

Ø       Other Operating expenses (Manufacturing, Administration and Selling) increased from 8% to 9%, primarily due to stress faced in supply chain management.

 

Ø       Increase in demand led to optimum capacity utilization of manufacturing facilities of the Company. With capital expenditure of Rs 394 million, there was an increase in Depreciation charge from Rs. 265.8 million to Rs. 284.4 million.

 

Ø       PAT as a % of Sales improved from 2.6% in FY10 to 3.6% in FY-11.

 

Ø       The Company has announced a dividend of 65% compared to 30% last year.

 

Ø       Earning per share (EPS) increased from Rs 1.09 in FY-10 to Rs 1.88 FY-11.

 

Ø       ICRA has revised the Company’s long term rating from LBBB+ (pronounced L triple B plus) to LA- (pronounced L A minus) with stable outlook. ICRA has also revised the short term rating from A2 (pronounced A two) to A2+ (pronounced A two plus).

 

 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES:

 

PARTICULARS

(RS. IN MILLIONS) 31.03.2011

i) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debt on account of

 

a) Excise Duty

132.254

b) Service Tax

34.188

c) Local Area Development Tax (LADT)

20.916

d) Income Tax - Matters in Appeal

5.681

e) Warranties/Customers

6.725

ii) Customer Bills Discounted

91.000

iii) Letter of Credit opened by banks for purchase of inventory/capital goods

86.700

 

FIXED ASSETS

 

·         Land

·         Building

·         Lease Hold Improvements

·         Plant and Machinery

·         Jigs and Fixture

·         Electric Installation

·         Furniture and Fixture

·         Office Equipments

·         Vehicles.

·         Computers

 

 

UNAUDITED STANDALONE FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2012

 

(Rs. In Millions)

Sr.

No.

Particular

Unaudited

Unaudited

 

 

Quarter ended 31.03.2012

Year ended

30.06.2011

1.

Income from operations

 

 

 

(a) Net sales from operations (net of excise duv)

3456.368

11353.023

 

(b) Other operating income

22.286

52.279

 

Total income from operations (net)

3478.654

11405.302

 

 

 

 

2.

Expenditure

 

 

 

a) Cost of raw material and components consumed

2475.477

8140.791

 

b) Purchase of Stock –in-Trade

38.606

109.466

 

c) Changes in inventories of finished goods, work-in-progress and stock-in-trade

39.511

14.488

 

d) Employee Cost benefits expenses

246.248

949.046

 

(e) Depreciation and amortization expense

94.615

333.406

 

f) Other expenses

273.427

988.048

 

g) Total Expenditure (a to f)

3167.884

10535.245

 

 

 

 

3.

Profit/ (Loss) from operations before other income, finance costs and exceptional items ( 1-2)

310.770

10545.245

 

 

 

 

4.

Other Income

10.085

860.057

 

 

 

 

5.

Profit/ (Loss) from ofinary activitibs before finance costs and exceptional items ( 3+4)

320.855

39.629

 

 

 

 

6.

Finance Costs

97.967

336.947

 

 

 

 

7.

Profit/ (Loss) from ordinary activities after finance costs but before exceptional items (5-6)

222.888

562.739

 

 

 

 

8.

Exceptional Items

-

-

 

 

 

 

9.

Profit/ (Loss) from ordinary activities before tax ( 7-8 )

222.888

562.739

 

 

 

 

10.

Tax Expense

 

 

 

a)       Current Year

61.400

151.500

 

b)       Earlier year6 excess provision of tax written back

-

-

 

c)       Minimum alternate tax (MAT) ctedit entitlement

(0.232)

(0.232)

 

d)       Deferred Tax

3.448

23.108

 

Total tax expenses

64.616

174.376

 

 

 

 

11.

Net profit/ (loss) from ordinary activities after tax ( 9-10 )

158.272

388.363

 

 

 

 

12.

Extraordinary Item (net of expense)

-

-

 

 

 

 

13.

Net Profit for the period (11-12)

158.272

388.363

 

 

 

 

14.

Minority interest

-

-

 

 

 

 

15.

Net profit/ (loss) after taxes, minority interest and share of profit/ (loss) os associates (u-14)

158.272

388.363

 

 

 

 

16.

Paid up equity sham capital ( Face value of Rs 1/- per share)

198.742

198.742

 

 

 

 

17.

Reserve excluding Revaluation Reserves as per balance sheet of previous accounting year

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.

Earnings Per Share (EPS) (Face value of Rs 1/- per share)

 

 

 

a) Basic EPS before extraordinary items

0.80

1.95

 

b) Diluted EPS after extraordinary items

0.80

1.95

 

 

 

 

19.

Public Shareholding

 

 

(a)

-Number of Shares

94097660

94097660

 

- Percentage of Shareholding

47.35%

47.35%

 

 

 

 

20.

Promoters and Promoter Group Shareholding

 

 

(A)

Equity Shares

 

 

 

a) Pledged/Encumbered

 

 

 

- Number of Shares

-

-

 

- Face Value of Rs 1/- per share

-

-

 

- 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

104644172

104644172

 

- Face Value of Rs 1/- per share

-

-

 

- Percentage of Shares (as a % of the Total Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group)

100.00%

100.00%

 

- Percentage of Shares (as a % of the Total Share Capital of the Company)

52.65%

52.65%

 

Notes:

 

1.       The above Audited Financial Results as reviewed by the Audit Committee have been taken on record and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on 1st May, 2012

 

2.       The Board of Directors has recommended, subject to approve1 of shareholders, final dividend of Re 0.65 per equity share of Re. 1 each.

 

3.       Pursuant to clause 41 of the Listing Agreement, Audit of the Standalone and Consolidated Audited Financial results for the year ended 31st March 2012 has been carried out by the Statutory Auditors and the same has been placed before the Board. However, as the Company has opted to publish Consolidated Quarterly and financial results for the first time during the Year, the consolidated results for the quarter ended 31st March 2011 given for comparative purpose have not been reviewed by the Statutory Auditors.

 

4.       Consolidated Financial statements has been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard-Zl "Consolidated Financial Statements'

 

5.       The Subsidiaries which are consolidated in accordance with the Accounting Standard on Consolidated Financial Statements (AS - 21) are Sona Stampings Limited, Sona Fuji Kiko Automotive Limited and JTEKT Sona Automotive India Limited. Financial Results for the quarter and nine months ended 3lst December, 2011 of all subsidiaries except JTEKT Sona Automotive India Limited were subjected to Limited review by their Auditors.

 

6.       At the beginning of the quarter there was no investor complaints pending, during the current quuter, the Cowany has received three investor complaints and all the said three complaints have been redressed and resolved.

 

7.       Segment Reporting: The Company is primarily engaged in the business of Auto Components for Four Wheelers, which are governed by the same set of risk and returns and hence there is only one segment. The said treatment is in accordance with the guiding principle enunciated in the accounting standard on Segment Reporting (AS - 17).

 

8.       The company has filed a writ petition with the Hon'ble High Court of Calcutta fori junction restraining the Govt. of West Bengal for acting in terms of the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act, 2011. Which is being heard by a Divisional Bench along with the appeals of Tata Motors Limited.  And then other vendors. Pending finalization of the case, the company has not made any provision for the impairment of value of land.

 

9.       EPS has been computed in accordance with Accounting Standard ASZO

 

10.   During the current year, in line with the notification dated 29th December, 2011 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Company opted for option given in the paragraph %A of Accounting Standard-11 "The Effect of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates". Accordingly the Company during the quarter has charged to cost of depreciable fixed assets the exchange on ECB loan against purchase of fixed assets which was hitherto charged to Statement of Profit and Loss. Due to this, the foreign exchange losses of Rs.19.274 Millions for the year has been capitalized as fixed assets in Standalone Results.

 

11.   The figures for the quarter ended 31st March 2012 are balancing figures between audited figures in respect of full financial year ended 31st March 2012 and the published year to date figures upto the third quarter ended 31st December 2011, which have been regrouped/rearranged wherever necessary, to conform to formats prescribed by SEBI vide its circular dated 16th April 2012, in line with Revised Schedule VI.

 

 

STANDALONE STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES As on 31.03.2012

 

Sr.

PARTICULARS

31.03.2012

 

 

 

A

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

1

Shareholders' funds

 

 

a)       Share capital

198.742

 

b)       Reserves and surplus

2077.177

 

Sub total

2275.919

 

 

 

2

Minority interest

--

 

 

 

3

Non-current Liabilities

 

 

a)       Long-term borrowings

1800.823

 

b)       Deferred tax liabilities (Net)

322.033

 

c)       Other Long term liabilities

1.650

 

d)       Long-term provisions

36.231

 

Sub total

2160.737

 

 

 

4

Current Liabilities

 

 

a)       Short-term borrowings

150.227

 

b)       Trade payables

1672.182

 

c)       Other current liabilities

703.604

 

d)       Short-term provisions

175.517

 

Sub total

2701.53

 

 

 

 

Total EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

7138.186

 

 

 

B

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

1

Non-current assets

 

 

a) Fixed assets

 

 

         i.            Tangible assets

3522.190

 

       ii.            Intangible assets.

210.848

 

      iii.            Capital  work-in-progress

370.377

 

      iv.            Intangible assets under development

38.358

 

b) Goodwill on consolidation

-

 

c) Non-current investments

678.820

 

d) Long-term loans and advances

208.977

 

e) Other non-current assets

1.786

 

Sub total

5031.356

 

 

 

2

Current assets

 

 

a)       Inventories

387.617

 

b)       Trade receivables

1256.494

 

c)       Cash and bank balances

12.473

 

d)       Short-term loans and advances

233.554

 

e)       Other current assets

216.692

 

Sub total

2106.830

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

7138.186

 

 

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PROFILE

 

Subject is engaged in the manufacturing of steering systems for the passenger car and utility vehicle. The Company’s products include carrier differential assy, column type electronic power steering assy, intermediate drive shaft assy, propeller shaft assy, manual steering column assy with upper tilt, rear axle assy, recirculating ball screw type manual gear assy, tilt and telescopic column HCV and intermediate shaft assy with rubber isolator car. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010 (fiscal 2010), the Company developed advanced tilt steering column with low friction sliding shaft for the passenger car from a global original equipment manufacturer(OEM). For the fiscal year ended 31 March 2010, Subject revenues increased 23% to RS8.6B. Net income totaled RS169.5M, vs. a loss of RS314.7M. Revenue reflects increased income from operations and higher other income. Net income also reflects a fall in administrative, selling and other expense. Subject is engaged in the manufacturing of steering systems.

The flagship company of The Sona Group is currently the largest manufacturer of steering systems for the passenger car and utility vehicle market in India. Its collaborator and partner, JTEKT Corporation, is the market leader in Japan and in the recent past announced a merger with Toyota Machine Works. Post this merger, JTEKT will become the world's largest steering systems manufacturer. The company also has a technical collaboration with Mando Corporation, Korea.

As part of Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited (SKSSL) globalization strategy, the company has acquired a position in Fuji Autotech France, SAS, the 4th largest steering system supplier in Europe. Via Fuji Autotech, The Sona Group footprint extends to Eastern Europe and South America.

Established in 1985, Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited. is the group's flagship company, and the largest manufacturer of steering systems in India, catering to passenger cars, utility vehicles and light commercial vehicles. Sona Koyo has technical and financial collaboration with JTEKT Corporation, Japan (formally known as Koyo Seiko Co. Limited.), the largest producer of passenger vehicles' steering systems in the world.

Sona Koyo's customers include major vehicle manufactures in India such as Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, General Motors and Mahindra-Renault. Independently, as well as through its network of overseas joint-venture partners, it exports high quality precision products to USA, Europe and Japan.

MANAGEMENT

 

SURINDER KAPUR - EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

 

Education

PHD Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University

MS Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University

BS Engineering, Michigan State University

 

 

SUNJAY J. KAPUR - EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, MANAGING DIRECTOR

 

Mr. Sunjay J. Kapur is the Executive Vice Chairman of the Board, Managing Director of Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited. He is a graduate in Business Administration from Buckingunham University, U.K., with in Business Strategy and Human Relations. Mr. Sunjay Kapur had worked with TRW, USA, a world name in Automotive Industry. In TRW, USA he had gained experience by working on Shop Floor and was exposed to real problems faced by a worker working on the Shop Floor. Mr. Sunjay Kapur has been associated with the Company from April 1996 to March, 2004 in the capacity of an employee. The Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Sunjay Kapur as an Additional Director of the Company in its meeting held on 12th April, 2004. Mr. Sunjay Kapur serves on the Board of Sona Okegawa Precision Forgings Limited, Sona Mobility Services Limited, Sona e-Design and Technologies Limited, Sona Autocomp Holding Private Limited and SONA BLW Prazisionsschmiede GmbH, Germany. He is member of Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee of Sona Okegawa Precision Forgings Limited. He holds the position of Chairman of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee of Sona Mobility Services Limited.

 

Education

 

Business Administration, Buckingham University

 

 

KAZUHIKO AYABE - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - NOMINATED BY MSIL

 

Mr. Kazuhiko Ayabe is Non-Executive Director - Nominated by MSIL of Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited. He is a Japanese National and is a graduate from department to Mechanical Engineering, College of Sophia University. He joined Suzuki Motor Corp in April 1980 and rendered his services at various positions. Presently he is holding the position of executive officer (supply management) in Maruti Suzuki India Limited. He is neither a director of any other Indian Company and is nor a member of any committee thereof.

 

Education

 

Sophia University

 

 

RAVI BHOOTHALINGAM - NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

 

Mr. Ravi Bhoothalingam is Non-Executive Independent Director of Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited. He is Chief Executive of Manas Advisory, a Consultancy practice focusing on change management, travel and tourism. Until 30th June 2001 he was President of The Oberoi Group of Hotels and in this capacity responsible for the operations of the Group Worldwide, consisting of thirty-two hotels, flight catering units and luxury cruise ships in six countries across Asia. Prior to joining The Oberoi Group, he was Head of Personnel Worldwide with BAT plc, U.K, Managing Director of VST Industries Limited and Director ITC Limited. He serves on the Board of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited. He is Chairman of Shareholders Grievance Committee and Investment Committee and Member of Nomination, Governance and Compensation Committee, Management Committee and Audit Committee of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited.

 

Education

M Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge

BS Physics, University of Delhi

 

 

PREM KUMAR CHADHA - NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

 

Shri. Prem Kumar Chadha is Non-Executive Independent Director of Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited. He is a Management Consultant with clients in Indonesia, Thailand, Japan and India. He retired in November, 1998 from Unilever N.V. Rottesdam, where he was holding the position of Senior Vice President Manufacturing and Supply Chain. He worked with Unilever Companies for over 36 years in India, UK, Japan and the Netherlands. He was on the Board of Hindustan Lever Limited from 1980-1985. He functioned as Technical Director of Unilever's subsidiary in Japan for 6 years and as Head of Technology worldwide with Unilever at the Corporate Headquarters. He serves on the Board of Petronet LNG Limited, Sir Owen Williams Innovestments Limited and Conzerv Systems Private Limited. He is Member of the 'Audit Committee' of Petronet LNG Limited.

 

 

KIRAN M. DESHMUKH - DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 

Mr. Kiran M. Deshmukh is Deputy Managing Director, Executive Director of Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited. He is a graduate in Metallurgical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai. He has experience of over three decades in automotive components manufacturing, Process Control, Design, Quality Assurance, Marketing and Research and Development. He joined services of the Company in 1986 and has been spearheading the Company’s implementation of the Toyota Production System, TQM and TPM. He has led the Company to be the recipient of the Deming Prize in 2003 and the TPM Excellence Award in 2008. Mr. Deshmukh currently serves on the Visionary Leaders for Manufacturing Program (VLFM) division as a Provost. IIM(C), IIT(K) and IIT(M) jointly launched the VLFM Program in September 2007 in association with CII. It is supported by the Governments of India and Japan and aims to create visionary leaders for the Indian manufacturing. In 2006, The Indian Society of Quality honored Mr. Deshmukh with the Ashoka Award for practice of quality management. Mr. Deshmukh has presented a number of technical papers in seminars and conferences in the areas of Toyota Production System, JIT, Statistical Techniques, TPM and TQM. Mr. K.M. Deshmukh is Director on the Boards of JTEKT SONA Automotive India Limited (JSAI) and Sona Fuji Kiko Automotive Limited (SEAL). He is also member of the Audit Committees of JSAI and SFAL.

 

Education

Metallurgical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai

 

 

JUG MOHAN KAPUR - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 

Mr. Jug Mohan Kapur is Non-Executive Director of Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited, since May, 1994. He has been on the Board of the Company since May, 1994. He possesses knowledge and experience in the field of trade and business. He has led the Kapur family business in the area of jewellery retail, estate development and management since, 1961 and possesses expertise in these areas. He serves on the Board of Sumish Finance and Investment Company Private Limited, Maa Estate Private Limited and Jyoti Arn Associates Private Limited.

 

 

SHAMSHER SINGH MEHTA - NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

 

Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Shamsher Singh Mehta is Non-Executive Independent Director of Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited. He is the Retired Lt. Gen. from Indian Army. During his 41 years of service he has held numerous command and staff assignments. Before retiring from the Army in January 2004 he held the prestigious appointment of General Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Command. Lt. Gen.(Retd.) Shamsher Singh Mehta also held the position of Director General of Confederation of Indian Industry from May 2006 to April, 2008. Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Shamsher Singh Mehta also continues to be involved in a number of diverse fields and is currently active as: Co-Chair of the U.S-India and UK-India High Technology Cooperation Group, Vice Chairperson of Sarvodaya International Trust- New Delhi Chapter, Member of the Board of Trustees on National Foundation for Corporate Governance, and skill development initiative and The Aspen Indian Institute, Member of the Organizing Committee, Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi, Member (ex-officio) of the Council of Indian Council of World Affairs, Member of Standing Committee on Universities with Potential for Excellence (UPE) in the area of Industry, constituted by University Grants Commission, Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Defence Policy Studies. Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Shamsher Singh Mehta is not a Director of any other Indian Company and is nor a member of any Committee thereof.

 

 

RAKESH MOHAN - NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

 

Dr. Rakesh Mohan is Non-Executive Independent Director of Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited. He is Non Resident Senior Research Fellow of Stanford Centre for International Development, Stanford University. He has been Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for many years (2005-2009 and 2002-2004) and held senior positions in the Government of India including Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (2004-2005) as well as Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India (2001-2002), Director General of National Council for Applied Economic Research, and Chief Executive of Indian Council for Research and International Economic Relations. As the Economic Adviser to the Government of India in the Ministry of Industry (1988-1996) he played a role in the formulation of the new Industrial, Trade and Foreign Investment Policy.

 

Education

M, Princeton University

BS Electrical Engineering, Imperial College of Science and Technology

BA Economics, Yale University

 

 

B. L. PASSI - NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

 

Mr. B. L. Passi is Non-Executive Independent Director of Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited. He has over 44 years of experience in the field of finance, automobile trade, transportation and agriculture. Mr. Passi is one of the automobile distributors in the country. He had served on the Boards and sub-committees of nationalized banks like the Bank of India and Central Bank of India. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of Rajasthan State Industrial and Mineral Development Corporation Limited and served as a member of the New Delhi Municipal Committee (NDMC) and Chairman of Projects Negotiations and Tender Sub Committee of NDMC. He serves on Board of Directors of companies like Tata Housing and Development Company Limited and Banares Hotels Limited.

 

 

RAMESH SURI - NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

 

Mr. Ramesh Suri is Non-Executive Independent Director of Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited. He has a bachelor’s degree in Science. Mr. Ramesh Sun possesses experience in automobile suppliers manufacturing industry. He is Chairman and Managing Director of Subros Limited, India’s first automotive air-conditioning Company and at present is the automotive air-conditioning system manufacturer in the country. He is also the recipient of the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for invaluable service to the community by Member of Congress, USA. He is also the President of Subros Educational Society. Some of the Companies where Mr. Ramesh Sun serves as a member of the Board include Bharat Hotels Limited, Deeksha Holding Limited, Rohan Motors Limited, Apollo Zippers India Limited and Udaipur Hotels Limited. He is a member of Shareholders Grievance cum Share Transfer Committees of Subros Limited and Bharat Hotels Limited and also as member of Audit Committee of Prime Cellular Limited. He holds the position of Chairman of the Audit Committees of Fibcom India Limited and Global Autotech Limited.

 

 

SUNDER GOVINDRAJAN RAJAN - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

Mr. Sunder Govindrajan Rajan is Chief Executive Officer of Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited.

 

 

NEWS

 

SONA KOYO TO SUPPLY STEERING FOR OFF-ROAD VEHICLES IN THE US

05 February 2012

 

Auto component-maker Sona Koyo Steering Systems is diversifying into supply of parts for off-road vehicles and is currently testing its products with a US-based firm with a view to start exports from early next fiscal.

 

"We are planning to enter the farm equipment and off-road vehicles segment. We have developed the steering technology for off-road vehicles and these are called Electronic Power Assisted Module (EPAM)," Sona Koyo Steering Systems Vice-Chairman and MD Sunjay Kapur told PTI.

 

The company has already started trial production of the product and shipped it to an off-road vehicle-maker in the US, he added.


"The American firm is currently testing it in their vehicles. Once the testing is successful, we hope to start exporting for commercial production from early next financial year," Kapur said.


He, however, declined to share the name of the US-based firm that is currently testing the product.


He said the EPAM will be produced from Sona Koyo's plant in the national capital region. Currently, it has three units at Dharuhera and one each at Gurgaon, Sanand and Chennai.


Talking about the farm equipment sector, Kapur said: "We are looking at this as a potential segment. Currently, we are talking to almost all domestic tractor-makers to supply the steering systems."


He also said the company is looking at the heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) segment. It has been trying to develop the technology for the last few years.


"We are still looking at the HCV segment, but currently we do not have the technology," he added.

In August, 2010, the NCR-based firm said it was exploring possibilities to supply its products to HCV-makers.

Asked about revenues, Kapur said the company's performance was impacted during the third quarter due to labour unrest at its one of the biggest customers, Maruti Suzuki's Manesar facility.


"... Still, we are expecting a small single-digit growth in this fiscal," he added.


Last week, Sona Koyo had reported a 32.84% fall in consolidated profit after tax for the quarter ended December 31 to Rs 137.000 Millions from Rs 204.000 Millions for the corresponding period last financial year.


Its consolidated net sales also dipped by 5.77% to Rs 3152.000 Millions during the third quarter from Rs 3345.000 Millions in the year-ago period.


The company currently supplies its products to all passenger vehicle-makers in India, including Maruti Suzuki, General Motors and Tata Motors.

 

 


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. 53.33

UK Pound

1

Rs. 86.10

Euro

1

Rs. 69.06

 

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

KVT


 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

5

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

5

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

6

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

5

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

5

--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

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

47

 

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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