MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

29.05.2012

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

POLYPLEX CORPORATION LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Lohia Head Road, Khatima, District Udham Singh Nagar – 262 308, Uttaranchal

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2011

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

18.10.1984

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

20-011596

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs. 325.632 Millions

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L25209UR1984PLC011596

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

DELP08882G

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACP0278J

 

 

Legal Form :

A Public Limited Liability Company.  The Company’s Shares are Listed on the Stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Selling of Polyester Films, Polyester Chips and Solar PV Modules. 

 

 

No. of Employees :

1380 (Approximately)

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A (66)

 

RATING

STATUS

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Fairly Large

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 12000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

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

 

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

 

NOTES :

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

 

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – September 30, 2011

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(30.06.2011)

Current Rating

(30.09.2011)

India

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office/

Factory 1 :

Lohia Head Road, Khatima, Dist. Udham Singh Nagar – 262 308, Uttaranchal, India

Tel. No.:

91-5943-250136/ 250165/ 166/ 250285/ 286

Fax No.:

91-5943-250281/ 250069

E-Mail :

corp@polyplex.com

akgurnani@polyplex.com

marketing@polyplex.com

investorrelations@polyplex.com

investorrelations-thailand@polyplex.com

hr@polyplex.com

pcl-contact@polyplex.com

Website :

http://www.polyplex.com

 

 

Corporate Office :

B-37, Sector I, Noida, District – Gautam Budh Nagar – 201 301, Uttar Pradesh

Tel. No.:

91-120-2443716 to 19

Fax No.:

91-120-2443723 / 24

E-Mail :

corp@polyplex.com

 

 

Factory 2 :

Plot No. 227 MI- 228 MI Banna Khera Road, Village Vikrampur, Tehsil Bazpur-262401, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarkhand, India

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

AS ON 28.09.2011

 

Name :

Mr. Sanjiv Saraf

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. S. G. Subrahmanyan

Designation :

Vice Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. Brij Kishore Soni

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Air Chief Marshal O. P. Mehra (Retd.)

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sanjiv Chadha

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Dr. Suresh Inderchand Surana

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Jitender Balakrishan

Designation :

Director

Date of Appointment:

20.07.2010

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ravi Kumar

Designation :

Nominee Director – IDBI Bank Limited

 

 

Name :

Mr. Pranay Kothari

Designation :

Executive Director

Date of Birth/Age :

44 Years

Qualification :

B.Com (H), FCA, ACS

Date of Appointment :

01.08.1985

Other Directorships :

Optima Consultants Private Limited – Consultant

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ranjit Singh

Designation :

Whole Time Director

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Ashok Kumar Gurnani

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

Name :

Mr. Manish Gupta

Designation :

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

AS ON 31.03.2012

 

Category of Shareholder

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

 

 

 

(A) Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group

 

 

(1) Indian

 

 

Bodies Corporate

1,802,202

5.63

Any Others (Specify)

60

--

Directors/Promoters & their Relatives & Friends

60

--

Sub Total

1,802,262

5.63

(2) Foreign

 

 

Bodies Corporate

13,158,134

41.14

Any Others (Specify)

50,138

0.16

Directors/Promoters & their Relatives & Friends

50,138

0.16

Sub Total

13,208,272

41.30

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

15,010,534

46.93

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

(1) Institutions

 

 

Mutual Funds / UTI

2,754,692

8.61

Financial Institutions / Banks

8,360

0.03

Foreign Institutional Investors

1,433,553

4.48

Sub Total

4,197,605

13.12

(2) Non-Institutions

 

 

Bodies Corporate

2,380,250

7.44

Individuals

 

 

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

5,047,051

15.78

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

1,554,852

4.86

Any Others (Specify)

3,794,308

11.86

Non Resident Indians

3,461,625

10.82

Overseas Corporate Bodies

2,400

0.01

Trusts

2,250

0.01

Directors & their Relatives & Friends

3,584

0.01

Hindu Undivided Families

324,449

1.01

Sub Total

12,776,461

39.95

Total Public shareholding (B)

16,974,066

53.07

Total (A)+(B)

31,984,600

100.00

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

-

-

(1) Promoter and Promoter Group

-

-

(2) Public

-

-

Sub Total

-

-

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

31,984,600

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Selling of Polyester Films, Polyester Chips and Solar PV Modules. 

 

 

Products :

Product Description

Item Code No. (ITC Code)

Polyester Film

392069

Polyester Chips

392069

BOPP Film

392020

 

 

 

 

PRODUCTION STATUS AS ON 31.03.2011

 

Particulars

Unit

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Plastic Film

MT

88900

--

Polyester Chips

MT

77600

--

 

 

 

 

Plastic Film

 

 

 

Net Production**

MT

--

65880***

Packed Production****

MT

--

65331

Polyester Chips

 

 

 

Polyester Chips****

MT

--

53791

 

* As certified by management.

** Includes 11,661 MT (Previous Year – 1,453 MT) of production on Job work basis.

*** Captive consumption 3,937 MT (Previous Year – 2,474 MT).

**** Includes 124 MT (Previous Year – 398 MT) purchased and reprocessed, excludes NIl (Previous Year – 524 MT) of purchased film.

***** Captive consumption of 32,615 MT (Previous Year – 15,691 MT) inclusive 3,924 MT (Previous Year – 72 MT) on Job work.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

1380 (Approximately)

 

 

Bankers :

Ř       State Bank of Patiala

Ř       IDBI Bank Limited

Ř       State Bank of Hyderabad

Ř       State Bank of Mysore

Ř       Axis Bank Limtied

Ř       The Honkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

Ř       UniCredit Bank AG

 

 

Facilities :

Secured Loan

As on 31.03.2011

(Rs. in Millions)

As on 31.03.2010

(Rs. in Millions)

Loan From Banks

 

 

Rupee Term Loan

1396.200

2145.419

Foreign Currency Term Loans

1825.357

1941.827

Working Capital Loans

0.000

60.000

Buyer’s Credit

565.625

205.847

Cash Credit

17.952

12.980

Export Packing Credit Foreign Currency Loans

406.939

112.823

Vehicles Loans

0.678

1.999

Total

4212.751

4480.895

 

(1) Foreign Currency (FC) Term Loan, including part of Buyer’s Credit, of Rs.19,39.238 Millions (Previous Year – Rs.19,41.827 Millions) and Rupee Term Loan, including part of Buyer’s credit, of Rs 9,83.488 Millions (Previous Year – Rs.17,62.461 Millions) are secured on a pari passu basis by equitable mortgage in respect of Company’s immovable properties at Khatima and Bazpur, both present and future, and a charge by way of hypothecation of Company’s movables (save and except book debts) both present and future, subject to prior charges created and / or to be created in favour of the Company’s bankers on specified movables for working capital facilities. Rupee Term Loan includes - Rs.6,00.000 Millions (Prevoius Year – Rs.5,72.300 Millions) availed from IDBI Bank Limited which is secured by exclusive charge by way of equitable mortgage of land and building at Noida .

 

(2) Vehicle Loan of Rs.0.678 Millions (Previous Year – Rs.1.999 Millions) from Banks are secured by hypothecation of Vehicles purchased there from.

 

(3) Working Capital Loans / Buyer’s credit from Banks aggregating to Rs.6,89.347 Millions (Previous Year – Rs.2,02.308 Millions) are secured / to be secured by way of hypothecation of inventories, book debts and other current assets both present and future, besides second charge on company’s immovable properties at Khatima and Bazpur.

 

 

 

 

Unsecured Loan

As on 31.03.2011

(Rs. in Millions)

As on 31.03.2010

(Rs. in Millions)

Buyer’s Credit

 

0.000

93.909

 

Total

0.000

93.909

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Lodha and Company

Chartered Accountants

Address :

New Delhi, India

 

 

Subsidiaries :

Ř       Polyplex (Asia) Pte. Limited (PAPL)

Ř       Polyplex (Thailand) Public Company Limited

Ř       Polyplex Singapore Pte. Limited

Ř       Polyplex Europe Polyester Film Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Siketi – Turkey

Ř       Polylex (America) Inc.

Ř       Polyplex Trading (Shenzhen) Company Limited

 

 

Enterprises over which Key Management Personnel, their relatives and major shareholders have significant influence :

Ř       Beehive Systems Private Limited

Ř       Manupatra Information Solutions PrivateLimited

Ř       Altivolus Infotech Private Limited

Ř       Dalhousie Villa Private Limited

Ř       Bhilangana Hydro Power Limited

 


 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

AFTER 28.09.2011

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

34000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 340.000 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

31984600

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 319.846 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

AS ON 31.03.2011

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

34000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 340.000 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

33180300

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 331.803 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

33180300

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 331.803 Millions

 

ADD: Share Forfeiture Account

 

Rs. 5.786 Millions

 

Total

 

Rs. 325.632 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

OUT OF ABOVE :

i) 13,50,000 Equity Shares have been issued and alloted during the year 2007-08 on preferential basis.

 

ii) 1,59,92,300 Equity Shares alloted as fully paid up bonus shares during the year by capitalization of Securities

Premium Account.


 

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

325.632

165.709

165.709

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

25.080

3] Reserves & Surplus

2857.005

1623.708

1147.054

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

3182.637

1789.417

1337.843

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

4212.751

4480.895

2014.204

2] Unsecured Loans

0.000

93.909

104.576

TOTAL BORROWING

4212.751

4574.804

2118.780

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

428.150

295.079

152.714

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

7823.538

6659.300

3609.337

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

5794.362

5796.644

1140.560

Capital work-in-progress

263.627

195.131

2073.552

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

241.585

200.585

224.018

Foreign Currency Monetary Item

0.000

1.811

25.299

DEFERRED TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

1382.326

601.324

255.993

 

Sundry Debtors

765.619

220.339

144.746

 

Cash & Bank Balances

75.827

104.456

69.882

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

1313.282

639.575

387.601

Total Current Assets

3537.054

1565.694

858.222

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Sundry Creditors

341.924

163.644

163.644

 

Other Current Liabilities

561.842

243.167

243.167

 

Provisions

1109.324

305.503

305.503

Total Current Liabilities

2013.090

1100.565

712.314

Net Current Assets

1523.964

465.129

145.908

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

7823.538

6659.300

3609.337

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Income

9435.147

2415.522

2292.407

 

 

Other Income

425.123

786.994

123.459

 

 

TOTAL                                     (A)

9860.270

3202.516

2415.866

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Manufacturing Expenses

5889.524

1919.813

1492.550

 

 

Operating and other Expenses

1208.387

446.957

517.706

 

 

Stock Accretion/ (Decretion)

(421.826)

(125.013)

[15.182]

 

 

Exceptional Items

0.000

[0.403]

1995.074

 

 

TOTAL                                     (B)

6676.085

2241.354

1995.074

 

 

 

 

 

Less

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

3184.185

961.162

420.792

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES                         (D)

350.049

84.894

65.063

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

2834.136

876.268

355.729

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                     (F)

322.142

103.669

84.538

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX (E-F)                               (G)

2511.994

772.599

271.191

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                  (H)

746.670

172.835

99.938

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX (G-H)                                (I)

1765.324

599.764

171.253

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

961.665

572.088

549.006

 

 

 

 

 

Less

APPROPRIATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer to General Reserve

178.000

61.000

17.200

 

 

Interim Dividend

95.954

0.000

0.000

 

 

Corporate Dividend Tax- Interim Dividend

15.937

0.000

0.000

 

 

Proposed Dividend

223.892

127.938

111.946

 

 

Corporate Dividend Tax- Proposed Dividend

36.321

21.249

19.025

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

2176.885

961.665

572.088

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

Export Earnings

3769.465

561.440

561.789

 

TOTAL EARNINGS

3769.465

561.440

561.789

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

972.723

561.868

230.777

 

 

Stores & Spares

152.397

22.338

26.896

 

 

Capital Goods

6.367

3064.094

816.600

 

 

Finished Goods

0.000

85.091

0.000

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

1131.487

3733.391

1074.273

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

 

 

 

 

Basic

55.19

18.75

10.71

 

Diluted

55.19

18.67

9.71

 

 

QUARTERLY / SUMMARISED RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2011

30.09.2011

31.12.2011

Type

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

 Sales Turnover

2617.20

2427.60

1931.20

 Total Expenditure

2169.40

2239.30

1771.50

 PBIDT (Excl OI)

447.80

188.30

159.70

 Other Income

16.70

348.50

34.90

 Operating Profit

464.50

536.80

194.60

 Interest

66.60

71.40

64.90

 Exceptional Items

0.00

0.00

0.00

 PBDT

397.90

465.40

129.70

 Depreciation

82.10

86.30

88.10

 Profit Before Tax

315.80

379.10

41.60

 Tax

19.10

55.10

0.80

 Reported PAT

296.70

324.00

40.80

Extraordinary Items       

0.00

0.00

0.00

Prior Period Expenses

0.00

0.00

0.00

Other Adjustments

0.00

0.00

0.00

Net Profit

296.70

324.00

40.80

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

PAT / Total Income

(%)

17.90

18.73

7.09

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

26.62

31.98

11.83

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

26.92

10.49

13.57

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.79

0.43

0.20

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

1.96

3.17

2.12

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

1.76

1.42

1.20

 

 

 

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.       Constitution of the firm

Yes

4.       Premises details

No

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

No

21.   Market information

--

22.   Litigations that the firm / promoter involved

--

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

 

 

HISTORY:

 

Promoted by Sanjiv Saraf in association with Mahalaxi Trading and Investment Company -- a non-resident corporate body -- Polyplex Corporation currently operates a polyester film plant (cap. : 6000 tpa) at Khatima, Nainital district, UP. The plant was commissioned in 1988 with a capital outlay of about Rs.400 millions. The company's product is biaxially-oriented polyester film, a thermoplastic film used in a range of products including audio, video, computer tapes, flexible packaging, metallised yarn, stamping foils, graphic arts, X-rays, electrical insulations, sun-control films, capacitors and other applications. With good prospects for the polyester film industry, the company expanded its capacity 14,830 tpa at a cost of around Rs.700 millions. The capacity expansion was funded by a private placement of shares (in Nov.'94 it made a private placement of shares at a premium of Rs.130) and internal accruals. Polyplex has imported equipment from leading international suppliers such as Lindauer Dorner, Barmag and Kampf, Germany; Nishimura, Japan; Nucleometre FAG, France; and Extrusion of Dies, US. This, coupled with the technical skills of its operating personnel and emphasis on quality control, has enabled it to produce films which enjoy a premium position not only in India but also in the international market. The company has entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with Global Solar Energy LCC for its PV Project, with the terms and Agreement of both have equal equity position of 50% each, Assets of PV division transferred to joint concern, Funds will met by partners in the sration of proposed shareholding and Global Solar Energy used as an implementing entity. Company corporate office project at an advanced stage. A forward integration programme for setting up a Metallizer is in the process at a cost of Rs.100.000 Millions.This has been financed by way of term loan to the extent of Rs.70.000 millions from IDBI and the balance through internal accruals. An expansion programme of polyester film is in a active stage. This project was earlier planned to be located in UAE but due to social uncertainty in the Middle East the company has decided to relocate the project in Thailand. The total project cost of US $ 30 million, including US $ 6 million towards working capital is proposed to be financed by way of debt to the tune of US $ 20 million and the balance by way of equity /preference shares. The Metalliser project has been delayed and has been scheduled to be in the current financial year i.e. 2002-03. Polyplex (Thailand) Public Company Limited (PTL)-a subsidiary of Subject-has made IPO of 240 million ordinary shares of Baht 1 each at an offering price of Baht 6.90 per share. The proceeds raised through IPO by the foreign subsidiary, are proposed to be utilized towards repayment of Loans to Financial Institutions. With the making of IPO, the shareholding of the company in PTL has come down to 70%.

 

YEAR IN RETROSPECT

 

During the year, Consolidated Sales and Operational Income has increased by 98% over previous year, riding on the back of exceptional market conditions reflected in higher sales prices besides additional sales volumes contributed from new production lines at various locations.

 

Consolidated Net Income (before taxes, exceptional items and minority interest) rose five-fold. The Net Income (post minority) of Rs 1,0550.000 Millions includes a one-time exceptional gain of Rs 6370.000 Millions on account of part stake sale in a subsidiary during the year.

 

With a much stronger financial position, the company is implementing several new projects across its global footprint besides adding USA as another manufacturing hub. These new projects / locations are expected to provide further impetus to growth and profitability in years to come besides enabling the Company to provide a much wider range of plastic films to its customers.

 

More details on operations and a view on the outlook for the current year are given in the ‘Management Discussion and Analysis Report’, which forms part of the Annual Report.

 

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

 

A large proportion of the Company’s consolidated revenues and earnings pertain to the investments in subsidiaries outside India. The performance of the subsidiaries during the year has been good.

 

Recently, following three companies viz. PAR LLC, Polyplex America Holdings Inc. and Polyplex USA LLC, have been incorporated in the United States of America, to be the step-down subsidiaries of the Company.

 

In terms of General Circular No. 2/2011 dated February 8, 2011, issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, Companies have been granted general exemption from the provisions of Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956 from attaching accounts of its subsidiaries, subject to fulfilment of conditions mentioned therein. In terms of the said circular, financial data is given in the ‘Details of the Subsidiary Companies’.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

OVERVIEW

 

In this document, the terms ‘Company’ and ‘Polyplex’ refer to the consolidated operations of Polyplex Corporation Limited Polyplex’s business is focused on producing high performance plastic films (PET, BOPP and CPP) which are mainly used in the flexible packaging industry. Polyplex is one of the leading integrated producers of Polyester (PET) films in the world. In the recent past, the Company also has ventured into downstream businesses like Silicone Coating and Extrusion Coating. As part of its concentric diversification strategy, the Company has also decided to enter into the Thick PET film business as well as install a Blown PP film in order to broaden the product offering on its silicone coated films business.

 

PET film is made from Polyester resin (chips), which in turn is produced from Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) and Mono- Ethylene Glycol (MEG). The Company produces its own resin.

 

The Company largely produces PET films for application in Packaging, Electrical and other Industrial segments like hot stamping foils, thermal lamination, cable wrap, release films, air conditioning ducts etc. Currently, Company produces only thin PET films, which account for three-quarters of the total global demand for PET Films, and does not participate in some of the other smaller segments like imaging, magnetic media and optical films.

 

Packaging being the dominant business segment, the Company would now be in a position to offer other substrates used in the flexible packaging industry. BOPP and CPP films are Polypropylene (PP) based films, which are pre-dominantly used in packaging besides certain industrial applications like tapes, labels, thermal lamination and textiles. Flexible packaging companies supply their laminates to consumer product companies for packaging of a diverse range of products like food products, household goods, personal care products, etc.

 

The downstream businesses of Silicone Coating and Extrusion Coating are niche businesses producing release films and thermal laminates respectively.

 

GLOBAL OPERATIONS

 

Polyplex has attained a leadership position in the thin PET films business with manufacturing facilities in India, Thailand and Turkey and a distribution setup in USA and China. Polyplex Corporation Limited. (PCL/ Polyplex India) has a majority ownership of 51% in Polyplex (Thailand) Plc (PTL/ Polyplex Thailand) which in turn holds 100% of Polyplex Europa Polyester Film Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi (PE/ Polyplex Europa) and Polyplex Trading (Shenzhen) Company Limited (PTSL/Polyplex China). The Company also has a 51% controlling stake in Polyplex (Americas) Inc. (PA/ Polyplex Americas), a wholly owned subsidiary of Polyplex India . During the year, Polyplex (Asia) Pte. Limited (PAPL/ Singapore) had sold 19% stake in PTL.

 

With a view to further expand its global manufacturing footprint into North America, Polyplex has recently incorporated two new entities in USA. Polyplex America Holdings Inc (PAH) would be 100% held by PTL and would be the intermediate holding company for Polyplex USA LLC (PU) which would invest in a greenfield facility in the State of Alabama in USA. The proposed project scope includes a thin PET film line, a continuous process PET chips plant and a metallizer.

 

Further, PAPL has invested in PAR LLC, USA which would be an investment vehicle for a real estate investment in the USA which is expected to enable profitable deployment of part of its cash surpluses.

 

PET FILM BUSINESS

 

The growth in packaging has over the years shifted the production and usage patterns of PET films. The Company’s relevant segments of Packaging, Industrial and Electrical constitute 98% of the total demand and the traditional high-end technology segments like magnetic media and imaging segments are reduced to only 2% of the total consumption due to technology transformation. Polyplex currently produces only thin PET films, which represents three-fourth of the overall global PET film demand. The Company has now decided to foray into the Thick PET film segment by putting up a manufacturing line in Thailand, which is under implementation and expected to go on-stream by end of Q4 of FY 2012-13. This would help diversify sales into segments like industrial and optical end use segments including new uses in Photovoltaic (PV) industry.

 

Better packaging not only improves the shelf life of the products by providing protection against oxidation and aroma loss but is also essential for improving product appeal in a highly competitive consumer goods industry. Flexible packaging also plays a key role in source reduction on the principle of ‘use less waste in the first place’ which has ensured higher-than-GDP growth in the flexible packaging industry across the globe. PET film, being a higher-end substrate within packaging, has grown more rapidly than other substrates, growing at an average of about 8-10% per annum. Demand in packaging is quite resilient as it relates to consumption of food products and consumer staples which are to a large extent non-discretionary in nature. This had moderated the impact of the global economic recessionary environment on the industry in 2008, as compared with some of the other end-use segments like industrial and electrical which had been impacted more and had witnessed a contraction in demand in 2008. The revival of demand growth in 2009 and 2010 has also been faster in the packaging application as compared to other applications of thin PET films.

 

An increase in the purchasing power in the developing countries has brought with it a large rise in the per capita consumption of packaging material. As a result of this, Asia (excluding Japan & Korea), is the largest market for PET films with almost one-third of the PET films produced being consumed in this region. At the same time, per capita consumption of packaging material in developing countries is still very low as compared to the mature markets. The key drivers of demand growth in these regions is the increasing prevalence of modern trade, increasing consumerism, changing demographics and the resulting need for better and more convenient packaging.

 

A similar trend is also evident on the supply-side with most of the new capacities being added in low-cost developing countries. Most of the new capacity is also focused on the packaging segment, with an emphasis on high productivity and low operating costs. This has adversely impacted the traditionally large producers of PET film operating with high cost structures, who have now been forced to concentrate in the emerging niche technologies in PET films like films for LCDs, solar panels, touch screens and specific high-end applications within packaging. While trade defense measures like antidumping and countervailing duties are on the rise in an increasingly competitive market environment, they are unable to address the inherent problems of unproductive assets operating in the developed countries producing regular films. With the ongoing gradual withdrawal of these large producers in the developed markets for commodity film grades, it has created opportunities for cost effective producers like Polyplex to set up capacities in mature regions in order to make up for the vacuum.

 

During the year 2010, the Thin PET industry witnessed a Demand-supply imbalance scenario due to the following main reasons:

 

Market Developments

Ř       Demand continued to grow despite the Economic Crisis in 2008-09.

Ř       There had been inadequate / delayed capacity additions.

 

Structural changes:

Ř       Closure of some old uneconomic lines.

Ř       Diversion of capacity from packaging to industrial segment as well as conversion of thin film lines into intermediate and thick films for new applications.

New applications

Ř       Optical industry /Photovoltaic (PV).

 

The above factors ensured that the demand for thin PET film globally in the year 2010 remained more than the supplies, thereby increasing the selling prices to historic highs. This in turn significantly improved the operating margins of most of the manufacturers in this industry. These exceptionally high margins have attracted a lot of new investments with most of these planned expansions expected to come online between 2011 and 2013.

 

They expect global PET film growth rates to range between 7-10% in the years 2011-15, with demand in Asia growing faster at between 10-12%. From the spate of announcements and lines on order with the machine vendors, it is abundantly clear that the overall capacity addition during 2011 to 2013 is expected to be much higher than the growth in demand. The extent and duration of this excess supply would depend upon the actual timing of the additions to capacity as the evolving situation may result in some lines being deferred or cancelled. Companies with consistent quality products, access to international customers and a better supply chain model stand a better chance of participating in the market growth and improving/maintaining their margins above the industry averages.

 

BOPP AND CPP FILMS BUSINESS

 

The BOPP and CPP businesses are also witnessing similar dynamics. Growth in Asia especially China and India has been strong in the past and is expected to continue in the long-term. Bulk of the capacity for these products is now in the developing countries. However, these businesses are more regional in nature and therefore the regional demand-supply balances are more relevant. We expect the Company to benefit from its expected low cost of production from the high productivity BOPP line in India and the CPP line in Thailand as the long-term fundamentals of these investments continue to be good.

 

SILICONE COATING AND EXTRUSION COATING BUSINESSES

 

The Silicone coating business produces polyester release liner, which is used for carrying adhesive labels until such adhesive labels are removed from the release liner and are applied to the final surface. Other applications of siliconized polyester release liner include release liner for adhesive tapes, cast polymer materials, electronic applications, roofing and other industrial uses. At present the Company has one coater at its plant in India and installing another one in Thailand which is expected to start commercial operations in Q3 of FY 2011-12. The Company has now decided to invest in a Blown PP line in Thailand which would enable better usage of the silicone coating facility and help broaden the product range by entering into the Peel and Stick liner segment for usage in the roofing market in USA.

 

The Extrusion coating business involves the combination of PET/BOPP film with an extruded adhesive layer to produce a thermal lamination film. Thermal lamination film is used for the application of plastic film to the surface of another item like paper in order to improve the durability and give it an aesthetic appeal. The main uses of this are in teaching aids, maps, certificates, posters, menu cards, book covers, carton board boxes and food packaging. The Company has one extrusion coater located in Thailand.

 

USA and EU are the main markets for the products from these businesses.

 

INDUSTRY IN INDIA

 

India witnessed continued and robust domestic demand in the year 2010. The drivers for growth in India are similar to those of other developing countries. However, since the per capita consumption of flexible packaging in India is amongst the lowest in the world (rural penetration being low and steadily increasing), the growth in India has been higher than most other regions.

 

The Thin PET film market in India is estimated about 230,000 tons for the year. However, the ban imposed by Government of India on sales of Gutkha (preparation of beetel nut, tobacco etc.) in plastic sachets in February, 2011, has had a significant impact on demand (estimates range between 25-30% of the Indian market size) for thin PET films. This matter is sub-judice in Supreme Court of India and a decision is expected in Q2 of FY 2011-12.

 

For the coming years, we expect an annualized growth rate of 12-15% YoY. The total capacity in India is about 400,000 tons, with the surplus production being exported to other parts of the world.

 

The BOPP market in India is estimated at about 175,000 tons for the year under review against a capacity base of 400,000 tons. Demand is expected to grow at more than 12% annually from now on after a year of tepid growth in FY 2010-11.

 

Capacity additions which took place in FY 2010-11 were expected to adversely affect the margins but robust demand (some of it being conversion from high priced PET film) nullified the impact. With a few more lines expected to start up in 2011 and 2012, additional supplies could result in a contraction of the margins in domestic market in the short to medium term. Exports of converted product have increased in recent times and are expected to increase the demand of base film consumption in domestic market.

 

STRATEGY

 

Polyplex seeks to maximize long-term returns to the shareholders by following a differentiated approach and proactively responding to anticipated changes in the business and environment. The key elements of this strategy have been:

Ř       Manufacturing or distribution presence in the key regional markets for an efficient delivery model. Setting up of a new PET film line in USA is another significant step in continuation of this strategy.

Ř       Integrated manufacturing facilities with high productivity assets to ensure cost competitiveness.

Ř       Increasing the proportion of specialty product revenues.

Ř       Accelerate investment in niche downstream products and related films to exploit synergies in operations, broad base product portfolio and provide a platform for further growth. Setting up of the extrusion coating project, the CPP line & Silicone Coating line in Thailand and the BOPP line in India are recent steps taken in this direction. Current initiatives include the first thick PET film line in the Company in Thailand besides the Blown PP line investment.

Ř       Strong global delivery capabilities with a combination of near-shore and on-shore production base and efficient onward distribution network. Acquisition of the distribution company in the USA in early 2006 has been a strategic move of the Company in this direction which has created the base for investing into a manufacturing base.

Ř       Setting up of the Trading Company in China in FY 2009-10 is another strategic decision to establish the Company’s presence in one of the largest and fastest growing markets for its products. The Company is also evaluating similar initiatives in other key regional markets like Latin America and Africa where its presence is limited.

Ř       Increased emphasis on upgrading technical service and R&D capabilities.

Ř       Consolidate market position in key geographic locations before the next phase of growth.

Ř       Continuous improvements in all aspects of the operations.

 

The results of this strategy are exhibited in the successful growth achieved by the Company over the years. Despite the challenging environment, the Company continues to identify attractive avenues for growth and is well-poised to create more long-term value for the shareholders.

 

PERFORMANCE DURING THE YEAR

 

All discussion here is in the context of the consolidated performance of the Company.

 

SALES AND OPERATIONS:

 

The Company has a large international presence with active sales in all major regional markets / countries across the world. The Company has a large base of about 1150 end customers and low customer concentration. Its top 10 customer groups contributed 32% of total revenues in 2010-11. 80% of the Company’s revenues were from PET films in 2010-11. Of the total sales, 71% are sold directly to the end-users.

 

FUTURE OUTLOOK AND PLANNED INVESTMENTS

The improved market sentiments in 2010 have already given way to increase apprehension on the likely excess supply in the mainstay PET/OPP films business. While demand growth remains intact and robust, lumpy and high capacity additions in anticipation of future growth does create periods of high competition with the resultant moderation in margins.

 

The Company remains confident that with its strengths and superior performance it should be able to grow profitably and withstand variability in industry environment, especially so as its conscious strategy of diversifying its product portfolio and higher proportion of value added products have started demonstrating the desired results. The Company is well poised to capture growth opportunities in all its business segments within the confines of business prudence.

 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES:

 

Contingent Liabilities not provided for, in respect of:

 

a) Disputed matters under litigation:

(Rs. in Millions)

Particulars

Current Year

Previous Year

Sales Tax and Entry Tax

35.207

28.390

Excise Duty and Customs Duty

2.295

2.295

Income Tax

7.354

7.354

Others

2.071

4.121

 

b) Bills discounted with banks – Rs.33.852 Millions (Previous Year – Rs.1.936 Millions).

 

c) (i) Custom duty saved amounting to Rs.4,61.385 Millions (Previous Year – Rs.6,42.939 Millions) in respect of import of machinery under Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme against which export obligation is pending to be fulfilled.

(ii) Import duty saved amounting to Rs.Nil (Previous Year – Rs.9.768 Millions) in respect of goods imported under Advance License against which export obligation is pending to be fulfilled.

 

d) Guarantees given to the banks and others - Rs.34.030 Millions (Previous Year – Rs.1.750 Millions), including Rs.0.225 Millions (Previous Year – Rs.1.750 Millions) on behalf of other bodies corporate.

 

 

                      UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011

(` in Millions except per share data)

Particular

Quarter Ended

Nine Months Ended

 

31.12.2011

(Unaudited)

31.09.2011

(Unaudited)

31.12.2011

(Unaudited)

Income from Operations

 

 

 

1. a)Net Sales/Income from Operations

1884.100

2422.600

6922.900

    b)Other Operating Income

47.100

5.000

53.100

Total Income from operations (net)

1931.200

2427.600

6976.000

 

 

 

 

2. Expenses

 

 

 

(a) Decrease/ (Increase) in stock

(149.100)

111.000

135.800

(b) Consumption of Raw Material

1416.500

1569.200

4463.700

(c) Purchase of traded goods

0.000

0.000

2.700

(d) Power and Fuel

165.100

169.500

493.500

(e) Staff cost

64.800

102.600

263.000

(f) Depreciation

88.100

86.300

256.500

(g) Other Expenditure

274.200

287.000

821.600

Total Expenses

1859.600

2325.600

6436.800

3. Profit from Operations before Other Income, Finance costs and Exceptional item

71.600

102.000

539.200

4. Other Income

34.900

348.500

400.100

5. Profit/ Loss before Finance costs and Exceptional item

106.500

450.500

939.300

6. Finance costs

64.900

71.400

202.800

7. Profit/ Loss after Finance costs but Exceptional item

41.600

379.100

736.500

8. Exceptional item

0.000

0.000

0.000

9. Profit/ Loss from Ordinary Activities before tax

41.600

379.100

736.500

10. Tax Expenses

0.800

55.100

75.100

11. Net Profit/ Loss from Ordinary Activities after tax

40.800

324.000

661.400

12. Extraordinary Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

13. Net Profit for the period

40.800

324.000

661.400

14. Less: Minority Interest

--

--

--

15. Profit after Tax and Minority Interest

40.800

324.000

661.400

16. Paid- up Equity Share Capital

(Face value of the share – Rs. 10)

319.800

319.800

319.800

17. Reserves excluding revaluation reserves as per balance sheet of Previous Accounting Year

--

--

--

18. Earnings per share (before and after extraordinary items)

(of Rs. 10/- each) (not annualized)

-          Basic

1.27

10.12

20.68

                   -  Diluted

1.27

10.12

20.68

 

 

 

 

19. Public shareholding

 

 

 

Number of Shares

16974066

16974066

16974066

Percentage of Shareholding

53.07

53.07

53.07

20. Promoters and promoter group shareholding

 

 

 

a) Pledged/Encumbered

 

 

 

- Number of Shares

Nil

Nil

Nil

- Percentage of Shares (as a % of the Total Shareholding of promoter and promoter group)

Nil

Nil

Nil

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

Nil

Nil

Nil

 

 

 

 

Non - encumbered

 

 

 

- Number of Shares

15010534

15010534

15010534

- Percentage of Shares

(as a % of the total shareholding of promoter

and promoter group)

100.00

100.00

100.00

- Percentage of Shares

(as a % of the total share capital of the

company)

46.93

46.93

46.93

 

Notes: - Standalone Results

 

1) Figures have been regrouped wherever necessary.

 

2) According to Accounting Standard (AS-17) on “Segment Reporting” the company has only one business segment i.e. Plastic Films.

 

3) ‘Other Operating Income’ relating to periods of current year comprises primarily of provisions no longer required and hence written back.

 

4) In continuation with existing accounting policy, exchange gain/ loss on derivatives relating to acquisition of depreciable fixed assets is included in carrying cost of assets.

 

5) `Other Income' include dividend income received from subsidiaries-Rs. Nil for the current quarter (Rs, 116.200 millions for the corresponding quarter of previous year), Rs. 345.700 millions for nine months ended December 31, 2011 (Rs. 353.700 millions for the corresponding period of previous year) and Rs. 353.700 Millions for the year ended March 31, 2011.

 

6) Production and Sales were adversely affected during the quarter due to:

 

(a) planned shutdown of PET Chips and PET Film plant at Bajpur, and

 

(b)  shut down of PET Film Plant (Line-1) at Khatima for expansion and upgradation to Thick/ Specialties film line, which commenced production from December 29, 2011,

 

7) Details of no. of investor complaints for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 Beginning: 1, Received: 3, Disposed of: 3 and Pending: 1 (Since resolved).

 

8) These results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and have been approved by the Board in its meeting held on February 14, 2012.

 

9) The Limited review under clause 41 of Listing Agreement has been completed by the Statutory Auditors.

 

 

FIXED ASSETS:

 

 Tangible Assets

Ř       Freehold Land

Ř       Leasehold Land

Ř       Buildings

Ř       Plant and Machinery

Ř       Electrical Installation

Ř       Vehicles

Ř       Office Equipments

Ř       Furniture and Fixtures

 

Intangible Assets

Ř       Software

 

 

AS PER WEBSITE DETAILS

 

INTRODUCTION:

 

Polyplex is the world’s 4th largest manufacturer of thin polyester Film. With it’s headquarter located in Nodia, in the State of Uttar Pardesh, India. The Company has three manufacturing facility – one located at Khatima, Distt. Udham Singh Nagar in the state of Uttarakhand, India, another at Rayong province in Thailand (owned and operated by Polyplex (Thailand) Public Company Limited (PTL), its subsidiary) and the latest facility at Çorlu, Tekirdag in Turkey (owned and operated by Polyplex Europa Polyester Film San. ve Tic. A.S. (PE), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PTL).

 

Polyplex has established itself as one of the most profitable producers of PET Film by way of cost efficient operations resulting from high productivity and low overheads. Its products have gained wide acceptance in the global markets, such as USA, Europe, South-East Asia, South America, and Australia.


The Company has a dynamic workforce of more than 347 employees in India, more than 295 employees in Thailand and more than 228 employees in Turkey.


With its planned expansion in India, Polyplex capacity by mid 2009 would be 151,000 TPA of PET Film; 187,700 TPA of PET Chips; 42,500 TPA of Metalliser; 35,000 TPA of BOPP; 10,000 TPA of CPP and 310 Million sqm of Coating. With its planned capacity enhancement at Thailand by 2010, Polyplex would be the 3rd largest Thin Film Producer in the world.

 

 

HISTORY  
                                  

Polyplex was incorporated in 1984 and commenced commercial operations with its first Film line of 4000 TPA (Ton Per Annum) in May 1988, which was subsequently increased to 6000 TPA. With its operations stabilizing, by the mid 90’s, Polyplex was able to emerge as one of the most profitable producers of Polyester Film in India.


Polyplex undertook an expansion in film capacity by adding another film line of 9000 TPA in March 1996, which was subsequently increased to 14000 TPA. It also integrated backward into the manufacture of Polyester Chips meant for captive consumption, and commenced production in March 1997.


While mirroring industry trends, the Company’s financial performance has been among the best in the industry resulting from the Company’s focus on Polyester Films, its strategic understanding of the PET Film market and operational efficiencies. Initiatives such as TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), BPR (Business Process Reengineering) and implementation of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) have lead to sustained improvements in productivity. A turnaround in market conditions since mid-2000 has seen a significant improvement in the profitability of their operations, thus creating conditions for further growth.


The Company also commissioned a Metalliser in India in December 2002. This has enabled the Company to broaden its product portfolio and improve value additions.


Following from the Company’s strategic objective of being a PET Film manufacturer of Global significance and “Near shoring” to main markets/customers, Polyplex expanded its film capacity further by investing in a new film line of 15000 MT (Metric Ton) in Thailand through its subsidiary Polyplex (Thailand) Public Company Limited (PTL/ Polyplex Thailand) to cater to the high growth markets of SEA. The new line was commissioned in April 2003 within the budgeted costs and ahead of time. Following this, Polyplex Thailand
has set up its next PET film line with a capacity of 15000 MT in a record time of nine months. The line commenced commercial production in November 2003.


Production in both the India and Thailand units has been more than rated capacity. Consequently in 2003-04 capacities were restated at 20000 MT for India and 39000 MT for Thailand, which has been further restated at 42000 MT in 2007-08.


During 2004-05 PTL successfully commissioned two chips plants - a batch process plant with a capacity of 7000 TPA in September 2004 and a continuous process plant with a capacity of 45500 TPA in February 2005. With this, Polyplex Thailand is now self sufficient for PET chips for captive consumption. In August 2005 Polyplex Thailand successfully commissioned a Metalliser with a capacity of 5000 TPA. In May 2008 PTL successfully commissioned second Metalliser with a capacity of 6000 TPA.


To further the twin strategic objective of “Global Player” and “Near shoring” in European and Mediterranean markets the Company took steps to implement a Polyester film plant in Turkey and in September 2004 formed a Company in Turkey, Polyplex Europa Polyester Film San. Ve Tic. A.S (PE). In December 2005 Polyplex Europa (PE), commissioned a new PET Film line with an annual capacity of 24000 TPA along with a 4 MW (Mega Watt) captive co-generation power plant. It also installed a metalliser with a capacity of 5000 TPA which commenced commercial production in March 2006. In December 2006, a continuous process chips plant of the capacity 45500 TPA started commercial production in Turkey. With the startup of this plant, PE is now self sufficient for its captive chips requirement. 


Production in Polyplex Europa (PE) has been more than rated capacity. Consequently, capacity of previous PET Film line has been restated at 29000 MT. Further, a new Pet Film line has been commissioned in May 2008, having production capacity of 29,000 TPA. This line is state of the art line and is capable of producing various speciality products. Now, the total production capacity at Turkey for PET Film is 58,000 TPA. The second metalliser has also been commissioned at Turkey in May 2008, having production capacity of 6,000 TPA. 2 Co-gen sets of 4 MW each have also been added to provide greater power security for the plants.


The capacity of Chips plant has also been increased by de-bottlenecking to 57,600 TPA to match the film capacity. However, only Bright chips are made at Turkey and Silica chips are sourced from PTL.
Demand of PET film in Americas is more than 20% of the world consumption in 2007. For Polyplex Group US has been an important market since early 90’s. To broaden its customer base in US the company had decided to set up a distribution chain in US. Focusing on this objective Company had set up a joint venture by the name of Spectrum Marketing Inc (Spectrum), which started its operations in early 1996. The Company later decided to restructure the ownership of Spectrum. Taking further steps in this direction additional equity capital  was inducted by Polyplex Thailand in December 2005 and Spectrum Marketing Inc. has become a Group subsidiary with effect from January 1, 2006 and has been renamed as Polyplex (Americas) Inc. (Polyplex America).


To broaden its product portfolio and capture larger part of the value chain, in March 2007, Company set up an offline Silicone Coater Plant (160 Mn sqm) for siliconising PET films in India. They have established their presence in the Shingles market in USA and are trying to establish in the filmic Liner market also. The Company wants to increase its coating capacity to cater to the European and Asian markets also. The Company is also working towards developing in-line silicone coated products.


To impart greater focus on value added products, the company’s subsidiary in Thialand, PTL, has installed an Extrusion coating line with an annual capacity of 7800 TPA (150 Mn sqm) at an investment of USD 8 Million and the project has started commercial production from April, 2008.

 

These investments have strengthened the Company’s competitive position in the PET Film business ensuring continued cost leadership. This together with the current demand-supply situation would enable Polyplex to provide an attractive value proposition to its customers and investors.


The Company is going ahead with its plans of expansion and setting up a new state of the art 8.70 meter wide PET Film line (31,000 TPA) using direct melt together with a continuous process chips plant (57,600 TPA) and a Metallizer (7,000 TPA) at Bajpur, near its existing facilities, in Uttarakhand in India. The project has been enlarged to include a 8.7 meter wide BOPP line along with a 2.85 meter wide Metallizer. The project is expected to start commercial production by mid 2009 with an investment of around USD 112 million. The project would enjoy excise and income tax benefits for a period of 10 years. These plants would cater to the converters/customers in Uttarakhand.

Further, as a measure of improving its product offering to its customers, the Company’s subsidiary in Thailand, PTL is setting up a Cast Polypropylene (CPP) line with capacity of 10,000 TPA and an associated Metallizer having capacity of 4200 TPA. The project is being set up at an estimated capital cost of USD 12 million and is likely to commence commercial production by mid 2009. 

 

 

MILESTONES

                

1984       Polyplex Corporation Limited is incorporated.

1987       Became a listed company in India.

1988       Commences commercial operations with its first Film line of 4000 TPA.

1996       Polyplex undertakes expansion in Film capacity by adding a new Film line of 9000 TPA.

1997       Commences integrated backward manufacturing of Polyester Chips meant for captive consumption.

2002       Polyplex commissions a Metalliser in India with a capacity of 4800 TPA.

2003       Polyplex (Thailand) Public Company Limited (PTL) commences operations in Thailand with a 39,000 MT PET film plant.

2004       PTL’s Batch Polycondensation PET chips plant commences in September.

2004       PTL successfully floated an IPO and is listed on Stock Exchange of Thailand.

2005       PTL’s Continuous Process PET chips plant commences in February.

2005       PTL commissions a Metallizer in Thailand with a capacity of 4800 TPA in June.

2005       PE commences operations in Turkey with a 24,000 MT PET film plant in December.

2006       PE commissions a Metallizer in Turkey with a capacity of 5000 TPA in March.

2006       PTL invested USD 1 Mn in Polyplex America to Acquire 90% stake in the Company. 

2006       PCL sets up an offline Silicone Coating Plant .

2008       PTL commences a Metallizer in Thailand with a capacity of 6000 TPA in May.

2008       PTL commences an Extrusion Coating line with a capacity of 150 million square meter in April.

2008       PE commences a PET Film with a capacity of 29000 TPA in May.

2008       PE commences a Metallizer with a capacity of 6000 TPA in May.


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. 55.26

UK Pound

1

Rs. 86.80

Euro

1

Rs. 69.63

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

BVA

 


 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

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

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

66

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

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

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

-

NB

                                       New Business

-

 

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