MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

30.03.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

COROMANDEL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (w.e.f. 25.09.2009)

 

 

Formerly Known As :

COROMANDEL FERTILISERS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

1-2-10, Sardar Patel Road, Secunderabad, Hyderabad - 500003, Andhra Pradesh

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2012

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

16.10.1961

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

01-000892

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs. 282.600 Millions

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L24120AP1961PLC000892

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

HYDC00011E

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACC785ZK

 

 

Legal Form :

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

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Marketing of Fertilisers and Ammonium Phosphates.

 

 

No. of Employees :

1050 (Approximately)

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Aa (78)

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

 

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 94840000

 

 

Status :

Very Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is an old and established company having fine track record. Financial positions of the company appear to be sound. Fundamentals are strong and healthy. Trade relations are reported as fair. Business is active. Payments are reported to be regular and as per commitments.

 

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

 

NOTES :

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

 

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – June 30, 2012

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.03.2012)

Current Rating

(30.06.2012)

India

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

INDIAN ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

India is developing into an open-market economy, yet traces of its past autarkic policies remain. Economic liberalization, including industrial deregulation, privatization of state-owned enterprises, and reduced controls on foreign trade and investment, began in the early 1990s and has served to accelerate the country's growth, which has averaged more than 7% per year since 1997. India's diverse economy encompasses traditional village farming, modern agriculture, handicrafts, a wide range of modern industries, and a multitude of services. Slightly more than half of the work force is in agriculture, but services are the major source of economic growth, accounting for more than half of India's output, with only one-third of its labor force. India has capitalized on its large educated English-speaking population to become a major exporter of information technology services and software workers. In 2010, the Indian economy rebounded robustly from the global financial crisis - in large part because of strong domestic demand - and growth exceeded 8% year-on-year in real terms. However, India's economic growth in 2011 slowed because of persistently high inflation and interest rates and little progress on economic reforms. High international crude prices have exacerbated the government's fuel subsidy expenditures contributing to a higher fiscal deficit, and a worsening current account deficit. Little economic reform took place in 2011 largely due to corruption scandals that have slowed legislative work. India's medium-term growth outlook is positive due to a young population and corresponding low dependency ratio, healthy savings and investment rates, and increasing integration into the global economy. India has many long-term challenges that it has not yet fully addressed, including widespread poverty, inadequate physical and social infrastructure, limited non-agricultural employment opportunities, scarce access to quality basic and higher education, and accommodating rural-to-urban migration.

Source : CIA

 

 

EXTERNAL AGENCY RATING

 

Rating Agency Name

FITCH

Rating

Long term rating: AA+

Rating Explanation

Having very low default risk. It indicates very strong capacity for payment of financial commitment.

Date

March, 2013

 

 

RBI DEFAULTERS’ LIST STATUS

 

Subject’s name is not enlisted as a defaulter in the publicly available RBI Defaulters’ list.

 

 

EPF (Employee Provident Fund) DEFAULTERS’ LIST STATUS

 

Subject’s name is not enlisted as a defaulter in the publicly available EPF (Employee Provident Fund) Defaulters’ list as of 31-03-2012.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

1-2-10, Sardar Patel Road, Secunderabad, Hyderabad - 500003, Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel. No.:

91-40-27842034/ 27847212

Fax No.:

91-40-27844117

E-Mail :

cfl@cflindia.com

parvathikr@cfl.murugappa.com

parvathikr@coromandel.murugappa.com

Website :

http://www.cflindia.com 

http://www.coromandel.biz 

 

 

Factory :

Fertiliser Plants :

 

Sriharipuram, Po Box No. 1116, Malkapuram Post, Visakhapatnam – 530011, Andhra Pradesh, India

Phone: 91-891-2578400 to 2578419  

Fax: 91-891-2577665

N. Seetaram - General Manager - Mfg.

Email:Seetaramn@cfl.murugappa.com

 

Fertilisers / Pesticides Factory

 

Ranipet - 632 401, Vellore District, Tamilnadu, India.

Phone: 91-4172-272326  

Fax : 91-4172-272264

 

Compound Fertilisers Factory

 

Ennore, Chennai – 600507, Tamilnadu, India
Phone: 91-44-5733600

Satyanarayana Rao - General Works Manager

Email:Satyanarayanarao@cfl.murugappa.com

 

Pesticide Plant

 

Plot No. 22/1, TTC Industrial Area, Thane Balapur Road, Ghanasoli P.O., Navi Mumbai - 400701, Maharashtra, India

Phone: 91-22-27781261 to 27781263

Warriar M.K  - General Manager – Operations

Email:WarriarMK@cfl.murugappa.com

 

CROP PROTECTION PLANTS AT:

 

·         Ranipet in Tamilnadu

·         Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra

·         Ankleshwar in Gujarat

·         Jammu in J and K

 

 

 DIRECTORS

 

As on 31.03.2012

 

Name :

Mr. A Vellayan

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. V Ravichandran

Designation :

Vice Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. Kapil Mehan

Designation :

Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. K Balasubramanian

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. B V R Mohan Reddy

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. R A Savoor

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. M K Tandon

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. M M Venkatachalam

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Ms. Ranjana Kumar

Designation :

Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. G Ravi Prasad

Designation :

President - Marketing Fertilisers and SND

 

 

Name :

Mr. P Gopalakrishna

Designation :

Sr Vice President - Retail

 

 

Name :

Mr. Harish Malhotra

Designation :

Sr Vice President - Commercial

 

 

Name :

Mr. Arun Leslie George

Designation :

Sr Vice President and Head of HR

 

 

Name :

Mr. S Govindarajan

Designation :

Sr Vice President and Head of Manufacturing

 

 

Name :

Mr. S Sankarasubramanian

Designation :

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Name :

Mr. M R Rajaram

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

AS ON 31.12.2012  

 

Category of Shareholder

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

(A) Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group

 

 

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

 

 

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

3409364

1.20

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

177161160

62.61

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

25140

0.01

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

25140

0.01

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

180595664

63.83

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

 

 

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

180595664

63.83

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

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

 

 

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

14777118

5.22

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

124900

0.04

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

6208236

2.19

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

20575942

7.27

http://www.bseindia.com/include/images/clear.gifQualified Foreign Investor

1840

0.00

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

41688036

14.73

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

 

 

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

12050776

4.26

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

 

 

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

24681209

8.72

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

10696624

3.78

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

13236909

4.68

http://www.bseindia.com/include/images/clear.gifForeign Nationals

67460

0.02

http://www.bseindia.com/include/images/clear.gifOverseas Corporate Bodies

9925070

3.51

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

47156

0.02

http://www.bseindia.com/include/images/clear.gifNon Resident Indians

3121328

1.10

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

75895

0.03

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

60665518

21.44

Total Public shareholding (B)

102353554

36.17

Total (A)+(B)

282949218

100.00

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

0

0.00

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

0

0.00

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

0

0.00

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

0

0.00

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

282949218

0.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Marketing of Fertilisers and Ammonium Phosphates.

 

 

Products :

Item Code

 

Product Description

310530

Di-Ammonium Phosphate

310540

Complex fertilizers-28:28:0

310540

Complex fertilizers-20:20:0

310540

Complex fertilizers-14:35:14

310520

Complex fertilizers-14:35:14

935509

Ammonium Phosphatic fertilizers  single super Phosphatic Fertilizers

108820

Single super phosphate

195843

In term of plant nutrient this works out to:

N( Nitrogen)

255839

P2o5

3128

3139

2344

Plant protection products

Technicals

Formulations liquids

others

 

 

PRODUCTION STATUS (AS ON 31.03.2011)

 

Particulars

Unit

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

(i) Fertilisers

 

 

 

Ammonium Phosphatic Fertilisers

MT

2315000

2104014

Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP)

MT

815000

434475

Single Super Phosphate

MT

132000

104472

 

 

 

 

(ii) Plant Protection Products

 

 

 

Technicals

MT

11840

7204

Formulations - Liquids (in KL)

MT

10400

7171

Formulations – Granules/Powder

MT

6920

5338

 

Note:

 

Installed capacities are as certified by the management and not verified by the auditors, being a technical matter. Fertiliser and Plant Protection Products are not covered by the list of industries in respect of which industrial licensing is compulsory.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

1050 (Approximately)

 

 

Bankers :

·         State Bank of India

·         Hongkong and Shanghai

·         Banking Corporation Limited

·         HDFC Bank Limited

·         IDBI Bank Limited

·         ICICI Bank Limited

 

 

Facilities :

Secured Loan

31.03.2012

(Rs. in Millions)

31.03.2011

(Rs. in Millions)

Term Loans-Banks

2727.900

1408.000

Loans repayable on demand from banks

4608.500

2413.500

Total

7336.400

3821.500

 

 

 

Unsecured Loan

31.03.2012

(Rs. in Millions)

31.03.2011

(Rs. in Millions)

Loans repayable on demand from banks

11839.000

9820.500

Short-term loans from banks

5000.000

0.000

Total

16839.000

9820.500

 

Note:

 

The term loans from banks comprise of External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) and are secured by an exclusive charge on certain fixed assets of Visakhapatnam plant. These loans are repayable over the next six years and have been fully hedged for exchange and interest rates. For ECB aggregating Rs.1808.800 Millions as at 31 March 2012 charge is pending creation. The above loans carry interest rates with spread ranging 170 bps to 240 bps over 3 months LIBOR.

 

Secured short-term borrowings comprise working capital and demand loans. Such borrowings from banks are secured by a pari-passu charge of stock of raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, stores and spare parts and book debts including subsidy receivables of the Company. Working capital demand loan from State Bank of India is further secured by a second charge on the movable fixed assets of the Company.

 

Unsecured loans repayable on demand comprises buyers credit denominated in foreign currency and Rupee loans from banks.

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Deloitte Haskins and Sells

Chartered Accountants

Address :

1-8-384 and 385, 3rd Floor, Gowra Grand, S.P. Road, Begumpet, Secunderabad – 500003, Andhra Pradesh, India

 

 

Cost Auditors:

·         Mr V Kalyanaraman

·         Mr Dantu Mitra

 

 

Holding Company:

·         E.I.D. Parry (India) Limited

 

 

Subsidiaries :

·         Sabero Organics Gujarat Limited (Sabero)

·         Sabero Organics America Ltda (SOAL)

·         Sabero Australia Pty Limited, Australia (Sabero Australia) 

·         Sabero Europe BV (Sabero Europe)

·         Sabero Argentina S.A. (Sabero Argentina)

·         Parry Chemicals Limited (PCL)

·         CFL Mauritius Limited (CML)

·         Coromandel Brasil Limitada (CBL)

 

 

Fellow subsidiary:

·         Parry Investments Limited

·         Parry Infrastructure Company Private Limited (PICPL)

·         Sadashiva Sugars Limited (SSL)

·         Parry Sugar Industries Limited (PSIL)

 

 

Joint venture:

·         Coromandel Getax Phosphates Pte Limited (CGPL)

·         Coromandel SQM (India) Private Limited (CSQM)

·         Tunisian Indian Fertilisers. SA (TIFERT)

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

 

AFTER 23.07.2012

 

Authorised Capital : Rs. 350.000 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital : Rs. 282.992 Millions

 

 

AS ON 31.03.2012

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

350000000

Equity Shares

Re.1/- each

Rs. 350.000 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

282569542

Equity Shares

Re.1/- each

Rs. 282.600 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Notes:

 

(i) Reconciliation of number of equity shares and amount outstanding at the beginning and at the end of the year:

 

 

31.03.2012

 

Number

Rs. in Millions

Per last Balance Sheet

281834198

281.800

Add: Equity shares allotted pursuant to exercise of stock options

735344

0.800

Balance at the end of the year

282569542

282.600

 

(ii) Rights, preferences and restrictions attached to equity shares

 

The Company has one class of equity shares having a face value of Re.1 each. Each shareholder is eligible for one vote per share held. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, except in the case of interim dividend.

 

(iii) As at 31 March 2012, E.I.D.-Parry (India) Limited (Holding Company) held 17,71,55,580 (2011: 17,71,55,580) equity shares of Re.1/- each fully paid-up representing 62.69% (2011: 62.86%) of the paid-up capital. There are no other shareholders holding more than 5% of the issued capital.

 

(iv) As at 31 March 2012, shares reserved for issue under the 'ESOP 2007' scheme is 1,00,10,330 (2011: 1,07,45,674) equity shares of Rs.1/- each (refer Note 28)

 

(v) Details of bonus shares issued, shares issued for consideration other than cash during the period of five years immediately preceeding the reporting date:

 

(a) 8,31,981 equity shares of Rs.2/- each fully paid up were allotted to the shareholders of Ficom Organics Limited in the ratio of 3 shares of the company for every 11 shares of Ficom Organics Limited pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation between Ficom Organics Limited, Rasilah Investments Limited and the Company during the year ended 31 March 2007.

 

(b) 1,20,37,182 equity shares of Rs.2/- each fully paid up were allotted to the shareholders of Godavari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited in the ratio of 3 shares of the Company for every 2 shares of Godavari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation between Godavari Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited and the Company during the year ended 31 March 2008.


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2012

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

282.600

281.800

280.546

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

23429.300

18759.300

14069.335

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

23711.900

19041.100

14349.881

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

7336.400

3821.500

4655.985

2] Unsecured Loans

16839.000

9820.500

14521.954

TOTAL BORROWING

24175.400

13642.000

19177.939

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

674.500

814.500

854.671

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

48561.800

33497.600

34382.491

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

8071.000

7937.000

8040.391

Capital work-in-progress

1331.300

206.400

132.755

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

6279.400

2123.500

2110.461

DEFERRED TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

18556.100

15131.200

9264.227

 

Sundry Debtors

8870.200

2024.100

1427.130

 

Cash & Bank Balances

9178.500

9020.500

8098.586

 

Other Current Assets

126.000

4380.700

8599.573

 

Loans & Advances

20647.800

11414.600

6232.872

Total Current Assets

57378.600

41971.100

33622.388

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Sundry Creditors

20427.200

15108.200

7112.428

 

Other Current Liabilities

2585.000

2309.500

1467.184

 

Provisions

1486.300

1322.700

943.892

Total Current Liabilities

24498.500

18740.400

9523.504

Net Current Assets

32880.100

23230.700

24098.884

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

48561.800

33497.600

34382.491

 

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2012

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Income

49688.700

32679.300

28305.260

 

 

Government subsidies

47463.900

42628.900

35642.043

 

 

Other operating revenue

1080.100

1084.400

0.000

 

 

Other Income

1166.700

797.600

1321.154

 

 

TOTAL                                    

99399.400

77190.200

65268.457

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of materials consumed

58606.500

49910.700

56838.039

 

 

Purchases of stock-in-trade

19349.100

8856.900

 

 

 

Changes in inventories of finished goods, work-in-process and stock-in-trade

(2588.700)

(2199.700)

 

 

 

Employee benefits expense

1882.200

1578.800

 

 

 

Other expenses

10370.600

7678.600

 

 

 

TOTAL                                    

87619.700

65825.300

56838.039

 

 

 

 

 

Less

PROFIT BEFORE INTEREST, TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION 

11779.700

11364.900

8430.418

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES                                   

1165.100

862.900

753.713

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION 

10614.600

10502.000

7676.705

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                    

561.600

617.400

592.316

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS AND TAX

10053.000

9884.600

7084.389

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXCEPTIONAL ITEM

355.300

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX 

9697.700

9884.600

7084.389

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                 

2765.000

2940.000

2402.400

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX                              

6932.700

6944.600

4681.989

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

3179.027

2031.827

1488.592

 

 

 

 

 

Less

APPROPRIATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer to General Reserve

3000.000

3500.000

2500.000

 

 

Interim Dividend

1130.100

1127.500

841.464

 

 

Proposed Dividend

847.700

845.500

561.093

 

 

Tax on Dividend

320.800

324.400

236.197

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

4813.127

3179.027

2031.827

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

F.O.B. Value of export of goods

579.200

663.791

591.967

 

 

Service Income

25.200

26.876

21.627

 

 

Dividend from subsidiary company

448.300

0.000

0.000

 

 

Dividend from others

9.500

0.000

0.000

 

 

Others

86.200

38.306

39.605

 

TOTAL EARNINGS

1148.400

728.973

653.199

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

52057.500

45207.158

31755.105

 

 

Stores & Spares Parts

20.400

26.000

1.294

 

 

Capital Goods

61.000

1.000

7.751

 

 

Stock in Trade

16394.200

6034.800

0.000

 

 

Traded Goods

0.000

0.000

5428.252

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

68533.100

51268.958

37192.402

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

 

 

 

 

Basic

24.57

24.69

33.43

 

Diluted

24.43

24.46

33.08

 

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2012

1st Quarter

30.09.2012

2nd Quarter

31.12.2012

3rd Quarter

Net Sales

17528.200

25501.700

23089.400

Total Expenditure

15417.800

22168.400

21912.200

PBIDT (Excl OI)

2110.400

3333.300

1177.200

Other Income

180.300

193.200

144.400

Operating Profit

2290.700

3526.500

1321.600

Interest

427.700

378.000

464.200

Exceptional Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

PBDT

1863.000

3148.500

857.400

Depreciation

141.500

142.000

151.400

Profit Before Tax

1721.500

3006.500

706.000

Tax

440.600

670.000

19.500

Provisions and contingencies

0.000

0.000

0.000

Profit After Tax

1280.900

2336.500

686.500

Extraordinary Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

Prior Period Expenses

0.000

0.000

0.000

Other Adjustments

0.000

0.000

0.000

Net Profit

1280.900

2336.500

686.500

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2012

31.03.2011

31.03.2010

PAT / Total Income

(%)

6.97

9.00

7.17

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

19.52

30.25

25.03

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

14.82

19.81

17.00

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.41

0.52

0.49

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Debt/Networth)

 

1.02

0.72

1.34

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

2.34

2.24

3.53

 

 

 

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OPERATIONS

 

The Company has shown improved performance in all its business segments and achieved a higher revenue of Rs. 9,940 Millions for the year ended 31 March 2012 (2010-11 - Rs. 77190.000 Millions). Profit for the year before depreciation, interest and taxation was Rs. 1178.000 Millions compared to Rs. 1136.000 Millions in the previous year. Profit after tax was Rs. 6930.000 Millions as against Rs. 6940.000 Millions in 2010-11.

 

Improved operational efficiencies and appropriate sourcing strategies have significantly contributed to overall improved performance inspite of lower production of fertilisers due to shortage of phosphoric acid and high volatility in the Rupee. The fertiliser business achieved a total sales volume (including imported fertilisers) of 3.008 Millions tons as against 2.863 Millions tons achieved in the previous year. Besides, the Company also handled 2.650 Millions tons of urea against 0.198 Millions tons achieved in the previous year. Timely purchase of input raw materials and pro-active forex management coupled with faster liquidation of stocks has helped the Company in improving operational profits.

 

Crop Protection business performed reasonably well during the year despite a continuing ban imposed on Endosulfan by Hon'ble the Supreme Court of India at the beginning of the year and unfavourable monsoon conditions in certain States during Rabi season. The acquisition of Sabero Organics Gujarat Limited, a technical grade manufacturer has expanded product profile of crop protection business and has given greater access to global markets. Timely introduction of new technicals at Ankleshwar facility has mitigated the impact on volumes due to ban of Endosulfan. Leveraging the Retail presence in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, the Company has significantly improved the sale of specialties and captive technical formulations.

 

In Speciality Nutrient Business, the Company has achieved sales growth in Organic Compost, Gromor Sulphur and Water Soluble Fertilisers (WSF) despite difficult seasonal and market conditions. The Company continues to be a market leader in Bentonite Sulphur and registered a growth of 14% over last year in this segment. In the organic fertilisers, the Company has registered a growth of 33% in volumes as compared to previous year.

 

In Retail business, the Company has opened 200 new retail centres in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. With this expansion, the Company has 641 centres in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Retail turnover has grown by 11% during the year. In retail business, the Company has decided to focus more on agri-input business and exit from the life style products. The Company continues to explore Farm Mechanisation Business as part of its retail service offerings to the farmers.

 

 

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:

 

ACQUISITION OF SABERO ORGANICS GUJARAT LIMITED (SABERO)

 

During the year, The Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with the erstwhile promoters of Sabero and acquired 1,42,98,112 equity shares of Sabero at Rs. 160 per share and also paid a non-compete fee of Rs. 38.47 per share for the resident shareholders aggregating to Rs. 3553.000 Millions.

 

The Company, also further acquired 1,05,00,000 equity shares of Sabero through an Open Offer from the shareholders of Sabero at a price of Rs. 160/- per share, pursuant to the approval from Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the Open Offer under SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 1997. Post completion of this acquisition, The Company now holds 2,47,98,112 equity shares representing 73.23% in the equity share capital of Sabero. The Company along with its wholly owned subsidiary (Parry Chemicals Limited,) holds 74.57% of the equity share capital of Sabero and effective December 17, 2011 Sabero has become a subsidiary of the Company. The Consolidated results include results of Sabero effective this date.

 

Sabero manufactures technical grade pesticides with manufacturing facilities in Sarigam, Gujarat and plans are underway for setting up an ancillary project at Dahej, in the state of Gujarat. Sabero's shares are listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange.

 

Sabero's revenue from operations for the year ended March 31, 2012 was Rs. 358.43 Millions with a Net loss of Rs. 61.24 Millions. The production of Sabero during the year was impacted under judicial restraint. However, the Company was able to get permission for utilization of capacity up to 75% starting December 2011. In view of the under utilization of the capacities, higher power and fuel cost and certain accounting adjustments necessitated on reconciliation of major balances, the Company had incurred the loss. The Company is investing into comprehensive revamping of Environmental Management System to comply with environmental standards. These investments are aimed at further compliance with environmental regulations and will also enable the Company to ramp up production and sales volumes from 2012-13 onwards.

 

The acquisition of Sabero is part of the company's long term vision to consolidate its position as a significant player in the crop protection business with a combination of products in technical/formulation grade pesticides catering to both domestic and global markets.

 

 

CFL MAURITIUS LIMITED:

 

The Company (a 100% subsidiary) earned a total revenue of US $ 1.22 million (equivalent to Rs. 57.600 Millions) and net profit of US $ 0.74 million (equivalent to Rs. 36.100 Millions) during the year ended December 31, 2011. During the year, the Company has received dividend from Foskor (Pty) Limited amounting to US $ 1.14 million.

 

 

PARRY CHEMICALS LIMITED (PCL):

 

The Company (a100% subsidiary) earned a total revenue of Rs. 5.700 Millions for the year ended March 31, 2012 and Profit after Tax was Rs. 0.300 Millions. The Company had during the year subscribed a sum of Rs. 95.000 Millions for acquiring additional 95,00,000 Millions equity shares of Rs. 10/- each of PCL.

 

PCL, during the year had acquired equity 4,58,249 equity shares of Sabero Organics Gujarat Limited representing 1.35% from the stock market.

 

 

COROMANDEL BRASIL LIMITADA:

 

The Limited Liability Partnership in Brazil incurred net loss of Brazilian Reals 0.56 million (equivalent to Rs. 15.800 Millions) for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Company had during the year made a further investment of Rs. 13.800 Millions in this company.

 

 

JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES

 

TUNISIAN INDIAN FERTILISERS COMPANY LIMITED (TIFERT)

 

TIFERT, a joint venture Company, was formed in Tunisia in 2008, to set up a phosphoric acid plant. The plant which was originally expected to be commissioned by the first quarter of 2011 got delayed mainly due to the political developments in Tunisia last year. With the restoration of normalcy in Tunisia, it is expected that this plant would be commissioned by second half of 2012-13. The delay has caused cost overrun to the extent of US $ 30 million and the Board of Directors of The Company in terms of the JV agreement had approved an additional investment of US$ 5 million towards its share by way of equity/loan. The Company's strategic investment towards 15% equity stake in TIFERT is aimed at securing uninterrupted supply of phosphoric acid for the Company's operations.

 

 

COROMANDEL GETAX PHOSPHATES PTE LIMITED

 

The JV Company based in Singapore formed for leveraging opportunities for rock phosphate mining/sourcing continued scouting for opportunities during the year.

 

 

COROMANDEL SQM (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

 

The Joint Venture Company, formed to set up a WSF Plant at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh has commenced its operations during the year. The plant is capable of producing various grades of Water Soluble Fertilisers and this will enhance the product range offerings in Specialty Nutrients by the Company resulting in overall increase in market share of Coromandel in this segment. The Company earned a total income of Rs. 38.100 Millions for the year ended March 31, 2012 and Net loss was Rs. 7.000 Millions.

 

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

ECONOMIC SCENARIO

 

In 2011-12, India's Agricultural Economy performed well with food grain production estimated to touch 252.5 million tones compared with 245 million tonnes in 2010-11. Agricultural Input Industry performed well despite a highly volatile international raw material prices and generally depreciating Indian currency besides low rainfall in the southern states.

 

Domestic GDP on the other hand continued to slide down on a quarter on quarter basis during the year with growth of 5.3% in Q4 versus growth of 9.2% in the same period of 2010-11. After witnessing growth rate of 8.4% in each of the two preceding years, Indian economy grew by 6.5% in 2011-12 (2.8% growth in agriculture and related sectors) and is estimated to grow by 6.5% in 2012-13 (3% growth estimated in agriculture and related sectors).

 

While the growth has slowed down as compared with previous years, India continues to be among the frontrunners in the global arena. With agriculture and services continuing to perform well, slow growth rate was mainly attributable to weakening industrial growth. The financial crisis in Europe, sluggish growth in other industrialized countries like the USA, stagnation in Japan and hardening of international prices of crude oil had impacted industrial growth in India. Coupled with this, domestic monetary policy, particularly raising the repo rate to control inflation resulted in slowing down of investment and growth particularly in the Industrial sector.

 

Agriculture even though shrunk in its proportion to GDP to 12.9%, it is a vital sector which provides livelihood for more than 50% of the population. The area under food grains production has declined over the last three decades. In yield parameters India is still lagging behind global levels in most crops. A holistic approach, simultaneously working on agricultural research and development, dissemination of technology and provision of quality agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilisers and pesticides would be important besides making adequate investment in agricultural marketing infrastructure and water conservation.

 

Indian farmers are mostly small and marginal farmers with small and fragmented landholdings. The average farm size in the country has declined over the years which pose a challenge in terms of adoption of farm mechanization. Pooling of many landholdings may yield better economies of scale for which laws for leasing land should be put in place. It is necessary to have comprehensive and coordinated efforts for improving farm production and productivity of food grains, developing rural infrastructure, renewing thrust on irrigation sector, strengthening marketing infrastructure and supporting investment in RandD. These efforts will rejuvenate agricultural sector and bring about inclusive growth of the economy.

 

The growth and progress of Indian agriculture depends largely on the progress, and precipitation through the south west monsoon. During the year 2011-12, the country received 101% of the long period average, but the numbers of rainy days were fewer, causing long gaps in precipitation or floods. The initial estimates on the progress of monsoon for 2012-13 are varying, between a sub-normal to normal monsoon.

 

 

ORGANISATION

 

Coromandel is a flagship Company of the Murugappa Group and is a subsidiary of EID Parry (India) Limited (EIDP) which holds 62.69% of the equity share capital in the Company. The Company is engaged in the business of Farm Inputs comprising of Fertilisers, Crop protection, Speciality Nutrients and Organic compost. The Company is also engaged in rural retail business in the States of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka through a chain of 641 retail centres set up in various parts of these States. The Company has 8 manufacturing facilities located in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Jammu & Kashmir. The Company's products are marketed all over the country through an extensive network of dealers and its own retail centres.

 

During the year, the Company, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, acquired 74.57% stake in Sabero Organics Gujarat Limited, a crop protection company which has exposure in all three segments i.e. Fungicides, Insecticides and Herbicides in crop protection business. Sabero has manufacturing facility at Sarigam and another formulation plant is being set up in Dahej.

 

The Company has following subsidiaries and joint ventures for its various business initiatives.

 

_ Sabero Organics Gujarat Limited, India

_ Sabero Organics America Ltda, Brazil

_ Sabero Australia Pty Limited, Australia

_ Sabero Europe BV

_ Sabero Argentina S.A., Argentina

_ Parry Chemicals Limited, India

_ CFL Mauritius Limited, Mauritius

_ Coromandel Brasil Limitada, Brazil

_ Coromandel Getax Phosphates Pte Limited, Singapore

_ Coromandel SQM (India) Private Limited, India

_ Tunisia Indian Fertilisers Company Limited, Tunisia

 

In addition, the Company also holds 14% equity stake in Foskor Pty Limited, South Africa, through combined holding of Coromandel and CFL Mauritius Limited. The Management Discussion and Analysis given below discusses the key issues concerning each of the Strategic Business Units (SBUs) forming part of the Farm Inputs segment of the Company and of the Retail Business.

 

 

FARM INPUTS:

 

FERTILISERS SBU:

 

Coromandel with a production capacity of 3.260 Millions tones of Phosphatic fertilisers is the leading private sector player in phosphatic fertilisers in India. The Company produces and sells Phosphatic (P) and Potassic (K) Fertilisers of various grades ranging from Di Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), Comple Fertilisers with different composition of nutrients to Single Super Phosphate (SSP). The Company also distributes imported DAP, Potash, Urea and NPKs. The Company's fertilisers are sold under the well established brand names viz. 'Gromor', 'Godavari', 'Paramfos', 'Parry Gold' and 'Parry Super'. The Company's fertiliser manufacturing facilities are located at Visakhapatnam and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh and Ennore and Ranipet in Tamil Nadu.

 

 

INDUSTRY SCENARIO:

 

Global fertiliser demand in 2011 grew by 2.8% enabled by high food prices and strong demand for agri commodities. World nutrient consumption in 2011 reached 177 million tonnes (in terms of nutrients), rose by 3% as compared to 2010. However, global fertiliser demand and price levels remained sluggish since December 2011 and right into the first quarter of 2012. Globally the fertilizer industry has operated at 83% of the installed capacity compared with 82% in 2010. Fertiliser demand in 2012-13 is expected to grow but at moderate level due to uncertain economic condition in Europe and lower commodity prices.

 

India continues to remain one of the key drivers for growth of fertiliser demand in the World. India recorded the highest sale of chemical fertilisers of 580 Lakh MT, registering an increase of 10 Lakh MT, over the earlier year.

 

Import of various complex fertilisers registered a sharp increase of 270%. India saw an unprecedented import of low grade NP fertilisers like 20:20 to fill up the shortfall of DAP imports.

 

Consumption of fertilisers in terms of nutrients crossed 287 Lakh MT compared to 280 Lakh MT last year. Imports of fertilisers also shot up significantly especially in the II half of the year. Production of phosphatic fertilisers remained almost at the same levels in 2011-12 as compared to 2010-11.

 

International price of DAP and other fertilisers went up during I half and DAP prices reached peak level of US $ 677 CFR India before softening during the last quarter to US $ 550 CFR India level. Urea/Ammonia prices were very volatile during the year and softened during the year end. Prices of MOP hardened during the year from US $ 420 to US $ 490/MT.

 

 

GOVERNMENT POLICIES:

 

The subsidy rates applicable (` per kg) for financial year 2012-13 are as under: Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Policy announced by GOI for phosphatic fertilisers continued for the second year and this has helped the government to reduce the subsidy bill during 2011-12. During the year industry had to raise MRPs to recover increase in input costs from the market besides absorbing the impact of currency depreciation. With softening of international prices of fertilisers in the last quarter, Government has reduced the subsidy rates for 2012-13 to bring down the subsidy outgo. Since introduction of NBS the Government has saved a substantial amount of subsidy outgo in the past two years. The proposed subsidy rates for 2012-13 translate in to effective subsidy of Rs.14350/MT of DAP as against existing subsidy rate of Rs.19763/MT and Rs.14400/MT for MOP as against existing rate of Rs.16054/MT.

 

NBS policy is one of the most important reforms introduced in the fertiliser sector in the last thirty years. This reform is not only helping Indian Government to save subsidy but is also helpful in ensuring judicious use of fertiliser by farmers. It is well established that India does not have any natural resource to manufacture P and K fertilisers and hence it is very important that Government has to put in place a suitable mechanism to fund acquisition of natural resources of P and K. Further, Government also needs to leverage its trade relations with resource rich countries to secure long term supplies of P and K fertilisers for Indian companies to address food security concerns of India.

 

Fertiliser consumption is increasing at a steady pace, while the domestic capacity of fertiliser manufacturers is not increasing due to a lack of fresh investments resulting in increased imports of fertilizers. Lower investor interest is due to limitations in availability of natural gas, phosphoric acid and other key inputs.

 

A working committee has been set up by the Planning Commission to study on performance of eleventh five year plan and the key issues to be addressed in twelfth five year plan. The study includes the assessment of required raw materials to meet the demand of all type of fertilisers in the country, assessment of various inputs and infrastructural facilities required during the next 5 years to fill the gap between demand and supply, review the present status of various taxes and duties and suggest measures for their realisation.

 

Some of the policy initiatives announced in the year beginning 2012 including tax incentives with respect to investments in fertiliser sector is likely to kick-start new investments. It is further expected that the urea subsidy regime could be moved to nutrient-based subsidy (NBS). This will bring in a uniform subsidy regime for all fertilisers to ensure that there is a balanced use of all major nutrients. Current policy of differential subsidy for "N" fertilisers may lead to imbalanced use of fertilisers.

 

During the year, the Government through Reserve Bank of India has bought back remaining fertiliser bonds issued in lieu of subsidy and also compensated 50% of the loss on such sale of bonds. The industry is still representing for full reimbursement of the loss on the buyback of bonds. Government has reaffirmed that with new NBS policy for phosphatic fertilisers and reasonable allocation of subsidy, fertiliser industry will not be paid its dues by bonds in future. However key concern on policy front continues to be lack of adequate budgetary provisions for payment of subsidies.

 

 

FERTILISER SBU PERFORMANCE:

 

The Company achieved a highest ever sales volume of 32.73 Lakh MT (24.78 Lakh MT of manufactured fertilisers and 5.3 Lakh MT of imported phosphatic fertilisers/ MOP and 2.65 Lakh MT of Urea) as against 30.61 Lakh MT during the previous year.

 

However, production during the year was affected mainly on account of short receipt of phosphoric acid especially

from Tunisia due to domestic developments in that region. The Company has optimized the production and also resorted to imported phosphatic fertilisers to maintain supplies to farming community which also enabled it to achieve a highest ever market share.

 

All fertiliser plants have improved on their operational efficiencies over last year and the performance has been satisfactory, inspite of shortfall in production due to delayed and short supply of key raw materials and volatility in international prices. During the year, the Company has resorted to revision in fertiliser MRPs mainly to offset the input cost increase and rupee depreciation. Timely purchase of raw materials and pro-active forex management coupled with faster liquidation of materials has helped the Company in improving the overall performance.

 

 

As part of its tie up with Shell International Petroleum Company Limited (Shell) for manufacture of Sulphur enhanced fertilisers, the Visakhapatnam plant successfully commenced trial production of DAP 4S using Shell's Thiogro technology. The company has also introduced new complex grade of fertilizer 14:28:14, to cater to the needs of farmers in its various markets.

 

The Company has been investing continuously in meeting its obligations towards protecting the environment. Towards this step, during the year a new Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) has been commissioned at Visakhapatnam plant. The Company's Kakinada and Visakhapatnam plants were awarded 5 star rating by the British Safety Council for its Health and Safety Management System. The Company will continue to undertake investments in further improving the safety culture at its Plants.

 

The project for installation of an additional granulation plant at Kakinada ("C" train project) has been progressing well and is expected to be commissioned by second half of 2012. The investments include augmenting ammonia, sulphuric acid and phosphoric acid tanks and other infrastructure to meet the increased storage and handling requirements of these raw materials.

 

The movement of Fertilisers sold during the year was governed by movement orders issued by Government of India which helped the Company to expand its market footprint thus positioning it well for the proposed sale of 40 Lakh MT with new "C" train coming on stream. Company now operates in 9 States with over 1 Lakh MT of fertiliser sales in a year. Coromandel continues to have a significant presence in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Orissa, Chattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

 

 

CROP PROTECTION -SBU:

 

INDUSTRY SCENARIO

 

Globally agrochemicals industry witnessed growth with the business touching $ 45 billion for the year ($ 38 billion during 2010) boosted by good demand and stable prices for generics across the globe. Industry achieved a growth of 16% in nominal terms and 8% in real terms over previous year supported by higher commodity prices. Global business was largely driven by adequate rainfall and disease incidence in Latin American countries, early winter in Europe and good growth in Asia. All the leading companies achieved double-digit growth against last year, supported by stable prices for high volume products like Glyphosate. MNCs continued investing significantly in genetically modified (GM) seeds segment, which continued to grow at significant rate though no new approval has been given in for GM technology in any new crop.

 

Indian industry witnessed record sowing of cotton during the year though there was late onset of monsoon. Due to insufficient rains in South, consumption suffered in critical states like AP, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Industry also witnessed banning of Endosulfan and withdrawal of license for manufacturing of Chloro+Cyper during the

year. Despite such setbacks Industry is estimated to have sustained the market size of last year, due to growth from Northern and Eastern regions where monsoon was normal.

 

Prices of all critical crops like cotton, paddy and chillies ruled lower than previous year while groundnut and soyabean were stable. Due to increased acreage of paddy in East and good weather for wheat in North, food grains production in the country is expected to touch the highest level this year, demonstrating the growing resilience of Indian agriculture against weather vagaries.

 

 

CROP PROTECTION SBU PERFORMANCE

 

In pursuit of its vision to build a significant presence globally, the Company acquired M/s Sabero Organics Gujarat Ltd. This strategic acquisition has catapulted the Company into top 5 companies in the branded formulation business in India and provided access to global markets and helped expand its basket of captive technicals.

 

The SBU achieved a turnover of Rs.4410.000 Millions, despite sudden ban on Endosulfan by Supreme Court at the beginning of the year and unfavorable weather in its critical states in second half. The Company could cover the void left by Endosulfan (close to 10% of previous year turnover) through successful change in its product mix and scale-up of high margin specialties and other captive technicals.

 

Formulations business performed well to achieve record sales of brands of Specialties and captive technicals through its wide channel network and Retail chain, through intensive branding. Launch of Buprofezin technical in its captive range and leveraging on captive technicals from Sabero Organics helped the SBU mitigate the loss of Endosulfan effectively.

 

Access to product registrations available for Sabero range of technicals and reorganization of teams globally has

laid a strong platform for the SBU to build its global presence in existing and new markets. Increased availability of wider range of captive technicals has made the SBU a strong player in domestic technicals sales spacealso.

 

SBU with its strategic sourcing tie-ups in China and registrations for new technicals is set to grow faster in Latin America, the fastest growing markets, through its operations based in Brazil.

 

 

SPECIALITY NUTRIENTS – SBU

 

INDUSTRY/ COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE

 

Speciality Nutrients division comprising of three segments - Secondary & Micro nutrients, Water Soluble Fertilisers (WSF) and Organic Manure registered a growth of 31% over previous year, despite difficult seasonal and market conditions. The Company continues to be a market leader in Bentonite Sulphur and registered a growth of 14% over last year in this segment. The Company successfully entered into institutional business in this segment. Drought during Kharif in major states like AP, Karnataka and Maharashtra followed by failure of Rabi in these states severely impacted the consumption. However, by virtue of the intensive field level demand generation activities, the Company was able to retain the leadership position in this segment.

 

As regards WSF segment, the increase in price of bulk fertilizers like DAP, NPK complexes and MOP has resulted in a mixed response from the market. In the traditional WSF segment like grapes, the farmers increased the proportion of WSF in their total fertiliser programme where as in new segments like field crops the consumption dropped significantly. However the market for WSF has shown positive signs of accelerated growth during the last two years. The new WSF plant which was set up as a joint venture with SQM, Chile has commenced its operations in March 2012. This enables the Company to increase the market share in this segment with increased volumes and new product offerings.

 

In order to improve soil health, the Company had started marketing compost. The current market size is 10 lakh MTs with a year on year industry growth of 20-30%. The Company has achieved a sales volume of 1.6 Lakh MTs registering a growth of 33% over previous year. The Company has its presence in both Municipal Solid Waste Compost and Pressmud segments. The Company has launched many variants to these products including variants like KASH, Phos Gold and N-Rich which were introduced during the year.

 

 

RETAIL SBU

 

The retail business in Agri inputs has consolidated well and the new strategic business areas like organic products and seeds received good response from the market. The Retail turnover has grown by 11% during the year. However restructuring of the business portfolios in Retail was done to strategically focus more on Agri input businesses and exit the life style products business.

 

During the year, the Company has added 200 agri retail centres in AP and Karnataka and with this expansion presently there are 641 stores in operation. The business has shown improved performance over the previous year and the Company is in the process of further expanding its retail network in Karnataka and plans to enter into Maharashtra.

To study the Mana Gromor Centres linkage with farming community, an independent study was commissioned through AC Neilson for estimating Brand Equity index. This has shown 'Mana Gromor' brand an equity Index of 5 on 10 point scale, while a score of 3 and above is considered as very strong brand.

 

The branding efforts made by retail team has been recognized by CMO Asia and world Brand Congress and given three best brand promotion awards to Mana Gromor Retail during the Asia Retail Congress in Mumbai. These three awards are in recognition of a) Most effective use of interactive rural marketing, b) Best brand loyalty marketing campaign and c) Holistic marketing for rural brand deployment.

 

 

OUTLOOK

 

Demand for fertiliser, crop protection and crop nutrition are expected to grow up as demand for food keeps increasing. With the increasing pace of urbanization and population growth and shrinking of arable land, India has to take various initiatives to increase the productivity and fulfill the needs of the growing population. This calls for increased usage of fertiliser and crop protection to improve yields. Increasing crop prices in both domestic and international markets will improve farmer profitability and will support the growth of fertilisers, crop protection and crop nutrition. Indian fertiliser industry is growing at an average growth rate of 5% to 6% p.a in volume terms.

 

Government has announced the reduction in Nutrient based subsidy rates applicable for 2012-13 for all phosphatic and potassic fertilisers. Any change in the international prices and currency depreciation may warrant revision in farm gate prices and this may pose challenge to phosphatic and potassicfertilisers with Urea continuing under retention price scheme. It is expected that revision in Minimum support prices for crops to be announced by the Government in the ensuing season will absorb the fertiliser price increase to a greater extent.

 

Ensuring timely availability of key raw materials is necessary for maximising the production and this continues to be a key focus area for the Company. The Company is always looking out for new sources of raw materials and global tie up to manage the situation.

 

The 'C' train expansion project and other infrastructural facilities like ammonia storage tank, phosphoric acid storage tank, bagging facilities and railway siding at Kakinada plant is under way and is expected to be commissioned by second half of 2012-13. This will enable the Company to take the production capacities closer to 40 Lakh tonnes.

 

In the crop protection business, the Company will continue to focus on specialities and will scale up sale of formulations based on captive technicals including additional range being manufactured by Sabero Organics. Increased reach through retail outlets augurs well for scaling up branded formulation business and Company will be focussing on developing strong brands for key molecules to stay ahead of competition. The Company will also leverage on the global network of Sabero Organics to scale up export of technicals and will continue to focus on registrations in the key market segments.

 

The Speciality Nutrient business is all geared up to expand the business in all segments. The new WSF plant at Kakinada, set up in joint venture with SQM Chile was commissioned in 2011-12. This will enable the Company to scale up the volumes of WSF and also to introduce new products in this segment. The Company is focussed to improve the business in this segment by forming crop based units with dedicated teams to address the special needs of potential crop segments. The Company is in the process of introducing new variants in organic business segment.

 

Rural Retail business is poised to further expand its reach to Karnataka and Maharashtra. The Company has commenced its retail operations in Karnataka by opening 75 stores in 2011- 12 and is planning to expand further in Karnataka and enter into Maharashtra in the later years. These retail centres continues to provide all agri inputs along with advisory services including farm mechanisation in rural areas.

 

 

FINANCE

 

The Company's overall financial performance for the year 2011-12 has been good. The total revenue grew by 29% in 2011-12 as compared to the previous year. The Company's PBT before prior period subsidy income and exceptional items has moved up from Rs. 7620.000 Million to Rs. 9590.000 Million, registering a growth of 26%. The PBT after considering prior period subsidy income and exceptional items is Rs. 970 Million as compared to previous year Rs. 9880.000 Million.

 

The Company generated Rs. 11080.000 Million (2011: Rs. 10240.000 Million) of cash surplus from its operations, before changes in working capital and after adjusting for the changes in working capital the net cash generated from operations is Rs. 1100.000 Million (2011: Rs. 8390.000 Million). The Company's net worth increased during the year and was at Rs. 23710.000 Million as on 31 March 2012 compared to Rs. 19040.000 Million as on 31 March 2011.

 

During the year, the Company incurred Rs. 1860.000 Million towards capital expenditure including Rs. 1090.000 Million on "C" train and expansion facilities at Kakinada.

 

During the year, the Company along with its wholly owned subsidiary has acquired 74.57% equity stake in Sabero Organics Gujarat Limited involving cash outgo of Rs. 4031.000 Million. Further, the Company has paid a non-compete fees of Rs. 355.300 Million to the erstwhile Indian promoters of Sabero Organics Gujarat Limited which has been charged off to the Statement of Profit and Loss as an exceptional item.

 

Pursuant to the notification of the Government of India to buy back the Fertiliser Companies' Government of India Special Bonds in two equal tranches during 2010-11 and 2011-12 through Reserve Bank of India and to share at least 50% of loss on such buy back of fertiliser bonds, the Company has sold the special bonds with an aggregate face value of Rs. 9976.000 Million (Rs. 4988.000 Million each in the years 2011-12 & 2010-11) and incurred a loss of Rs. 527.500 Million in 2011-12 (2010-11: Rs. 371.800 Million), net of compensation received from GOI. Consequently, the provision towards mark to market loss made earlier on such bonds amounting to Rs. 688.900 Million (2010-11: Rs. 688.900 Million) has been reversed.

 

During the year, the members of the Company approved the transfer/assigning of the lease rights on the land located at Navi Mumbai to the prospective buyers.

 

During the year, the Board approved, subject to the approval of shareholders and regulatory authorities, issue of bonus debentures. The Company has obtained approvals of the Scheme from National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange for issue of one 9% Unsecured Redeemable Nonconvertible Fully Paid Bonus Debenture of Rs. 15 each for every equity share from the General Reserve, and has filed the Scheme with the Hon’ble High Court of Andhra Pradesh.

 

The Company has been resorting to prudent mix of rupee and foreign currency borrowings to finance its working capital requirements and tied up long term ECB loans to fund capital projects. The Company's long term debt: equity ratio continues to remain very healthy and the cash and bank balance as at the year end includes Rs. 9070.000 Million of temporary surplus retained in short term bank deposits/current accounts. The Company's long term credit rating by 'CRISIL' was reaffirmed at 'AA+ (stable)' and short term debt rating at P1+.

 

 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (TO THE EXTENT NOT PROVIDED FOR)

 

a) Guarantees:

 

(i) The Company has provided guarantee to third parties on behalf of its subsidiary CFL Mauritius Limited - Rs.671.600 Millions (2011: Rs.588.700 Millions) in respect of which the contingent liability is Rs.203.500 Millions (2011: Rs.271.900 Millions).

 

(ii) The Company has provided a guarantee towards the borrowing of Tunisian Indian Fertilisers S.A., Tunisia (TIFERT), a joint venture company, up to Rs.2633.000 Millions (2011: Rs.2308.000 Millions) in respect of which the contingent liability is Rs.2388.700 Millions (2011: Rs.1641.900 Millions).

 

b) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debt

(Rs. in Millions)

Particulars

31.03.2012

31.03.2011

In respect of matters under dispute:

 

 

Excise duty

26.200

26.000

Sales tax

7.800

2.100

Income tax

25.300

0.000

Others

134.400

108.100

 

The amounts shown in the item (a) represent guarantees given in the normal course of business and not expected to result in any loss to the Company on the basis of the beneficiaries fulfilling their obligations as they arise. The amounts in item (b) represent best estimate and the uncertainties are dependent on the outcome of the legal processes initiated by the Company or the claimant as the case may be.

 

c) Other money for which the Company is contingently liable

(Rs. in Millions)

Particulars

31.03.2012

31.03.2011

In respect of assignment of receivables from fertiliser dealers

250.000

0.000

In respect of assignment/ sale of trade and subsidy receivables

where option to buy-back rests with the Company

2000.000

0.000

 

The Management expects to realise all the amounts reflected above in the normal course of business. Further, out of the amounts stated in (ii) above, the Company has since discharged Rs.159.600 Millions.

 

 

STATEMENT OF STANDALONE AND CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012

(Rs. In Millions)

 

 

Particulars

Stand-alone results

 

Quarter Ended

Nine Months ended

 

31.12.2012

30.09.2012

31.12.2012

1

Income from operations

 

 

 

 

(a) Net sales/income from operations (net of excise duty)

23939.900

25410.200

65801.100

 

(b) Other operating income

149.500

91.500

318.200

 

Total income from operations (net)

23089.400

25501.700

66119.300

2

Expenses

 

 

 

 

a) Cost of materials consumed

14825.400

14975.800

41128.600

 

b) Purchases of stock-in-trade

3185.500

10447.500

14918.900

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

303.100

(6502.000)

(6435.300)

 

d) Employee benefits expense

516.300

528.200

1549.000

 

e) Depreciation and amortisation expense

151.400

142.000

434.900

 

f) Other expenses

3081.900

2718.900

8337.200

 

Total expenses

22063.600

22310.400

59933.300

3

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

1023.800

3191.300

6186.000

4

Other income

144.400

193.200

517.900

5

Profit before finance costs and exceptional items (3+4)

1170.200

3384.500

6703.900

6

Finance costs

464.200

378.000

1269.900

7

Profit after finance costs but before exceptional items (5-6)

706.000

3006.500

5434.000

8

Exceptional items

-

-

-

9

Profit before tax (7+8)

706.000

3006.500

5434.000

10

Tax expense

19.500

670.000

1130.100

11

Net Profit after tax (9-10)

686.500

2336.500

4303.900

12

Minority interest

 

-

-

13

Net Profit after taxes and minority interest (11-12)

686.500

2336.500

4303.900

14

Paid-up equity share capital (Face value-7l per equity share)

282.900

282.900

282.900

15

Paid-up debt capital (Face value - 715 pet debenture)

4242.300

4242.300

4242.300

16

Reserves (excluding revaluation reserves) as per Balance Sheet of previous accounting year

 

 

 

17

Debenture redemption reserve

-

-

-

18

Earnings per share (of 71 each) (for the period - not annualised)

 

 

 

 

- Basic (7)

2.43

8.26

15.22

 

- Diluted (7)

2.42

8.24

15.17

A

Particulars of Shareholding

 

 

 

1

Public Shareholding

 

 

 

 

- Number of shares

102,353,554

102378,194

102,353,554

 

- Percentage of shareholding

36.174%

36.157%

36.174%

2

Promoters and Promoter group Shareholding a) Pledged/encumbered

 

 

 

 

-Number of shares

10,000

10,000

10,000

 

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

0.006%

0.006%

0.006"!.

 

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

0.004%

0.004%

0.004%

 

b) Non-encumbered

 

 

 

 

-Number of shares

180,585,664

180,585,664

180,585,664

 

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

99.994%

99.994%

99.994%

1

-Percentage of shares (as a % of the total share capital of

 

 

 

 

the Company)

63.822%

63.839%

63.822%

 

 

 

Particulars

Quarter Ended 31.12.2012

B

Investor complaints

 

 

Pending at the beginning of the quarter

Nil

 

Received during the quarter

15

 

Disposed of during the quarter

15

 

Remaining unresolved at the end of the quarter

Nil

 

 

Notes:

 

1.     The above financial results are drawn in accordance with the accounting policies consistently followed by the Company.

 

2.     The above results were reviewed and recommended by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 24 January 2013. The Statutory Auditors have carried out a limited review of these financial results

 

3.     During the quarter, pursuant to the exercise of stock options by certain employees under the 'ESOP 2007' scheme, the Company has allotted 75,360 (Quarter ended 31 December 2011:190,892) equity shares of Re. 1 each at the respective exercise price.

 

4.     The Company has recognised subsidy income as per the prevalent Nutrient Based Subsidy Policy (NBS). Net sales/ income from operations for the quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2012 includes Rs. Nil and Rs. 1073.700 Millions respectively (quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2011: Rs.115.500 Millions and Rs. 407.600 Millions respectively) relating to earlier periods

 

5.     During the previous quarter, the Company has issued and allotted 282,817,658 9% Unsecured Redeemable Non-convertible Fully Paid Bonus Debentures of ?15 each for every equity share, aggregating Rs. 4242.300 Millions to the shareholders by appropriating the General Reserve through a Scheme of Arrangement (Scheme) approved by Hon'ble High Court of Andhra Pradesh and other relevant authorities. Further, in terms of the accounting treatment set out in the Scheme, dividend distribution tax paid on the aforesaid Debentures aggregating Rs. 688.200 Millions was also transferred from the General Reserve.

 

6.     The Consolidated Results for the quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2012 include consolidated results of its subsidiaries i.e. Sabero Organics Gujarat Limited (including its subsidiaries), Parry Chemicals Limited, Dare Investments Limited, CFL Mauritius Limited and Coromandel Brasil Limitada and, the joint venture companies i.e. Tunisian Indian Fertiliser SA (TIFERT), Coromandel Getax Phosphates Pte Limited and Coromandel SQM (India) Private Limited The consolidated results for the quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2012 include Management accounts of CFL Mauritius limited, Coromandel Brasil limitada, Dare Investments limited and Coromandel Getax Phosphates Pte. Limited. In respect of TIFERT, the Management accounts upto period ended 30 September 2012 have been received and accounts for the quarter ended 31 December 2012 are yet to be received. These matters have been referred to by the Auditors in their report for the quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2012.

 

7.     The Company, its subsidiaries and its joint ventures are primarily engaged in the farm inputs business, which in the context of Accounting Standard 17, is considered the only significant business segment.

 

8.     Figures of the previous quarters/period/year have been regrouped and reclassified, wherever considered necessary.

 

 

FIXED ASSETS:

 

·         Land

·         Buildings

·         Railway siding

·         Plant and equipment

·         Office equipment

·         Furniture and fixtures

·         Vehicles

 

 

WEBSITE DETAILS

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

INDIA RATINGS AFFIRMS `AA+` RATINGS ON COROMANDEL INTERNATIONAL

(14-MAR-13)

 

India Ratings and Research has affirmed Coromandel International's (CIL) long-term issuer rating at 'IND AA+'. The outlook is stable.

 

The affirmation reflects CIL's continuing strong market position in the Indian phosphatic and complex fertilizers industry, a track record of stable EBITDA margins relative to industry peers’ despite changing regulatory landscape and input price volatility and its comfortable liquidity position. The ratings also reflect CIL's efforts, through acquisitions, to diversify its product portfolio and improve its geographic reach, although this would weaken its net leverage position (net adjusted debt/ EBITDA) in the near term.

 

The ratings are also supported by CIL's nearly completed new plant in Kakinada (expected commissioning in 4Q13) which would add 0.8-1MMTPA to its existing capacity and help increase revenue and market share. Also, the likely commissioning of the company’s new phosphoric acid plant in Tunisia in the near term would provide an adequate supply of phosphoric acid to its expanded capacity (0.18MMTPA through its JV).

 

 

COROMANDEL INTERNATIONAL TO ACQUIRE LIBERTY PHOSPHATE

JANUARY 26, 2013

 

Hyderabad-based Coromandel International Limited, a fertiliser and crop protection company of the Murugappa Group, on Thursday signed a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire RR Dhamani-promoted Liberty Phosphate Limited (LPL).

 

Under the agreement, the company will purchase 56.28 per cent of the promoters stake in LPL at Rs 241 per share and further acquire 26 per cent stake from public at a price according to the takeover regulations prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

 

The total cost of acquisition, including the share purchase through the open offer route, would be between Rs 348 crore and Rs 375 crore. The entire fund for this acquisition would be arranged from internal accruals, according to Kapil Mehan, managing director of Coromandel International. LPL is one of the largest single super phosphate (SSP) players in the country with an installed capacity of 960,000 tonnes spread among six plants. It commands a market share of 14 per cent. A couple of more plants of the company are also under execution, he said. With the acquisition of LPL, it’s total SSP capacity would rise to 1.2 million tonnes a year.

 

“This acquisition completes the full range of products that the farmer would require from our end,” A Vellayan, executive chairman of Murugappa Group, said. Apart from strengthening the geographical footprint of the company, the acquisition also helps de-risk the international volatility as LPL almost completely depends on local rock phosphate reserves among other inputs, he said.

 

 

COROMANDEL INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS THIRD FERTILIZER UNIT AT KAKINADA

 

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 23:  Coromandel International Limited, a manufacturer of a wide range of fertilizers, crop protection products and specialty nutrient products, has commissioned its third complex fertilizer plant (C- Train) here on Friday evening, according to a press release.

 

“The plant has undergone commissioning activity and we have started the production,” announced Kapil Mehan, the Managing Director, Coromandel International Limited. “The new plant is capable of manufacturing all grades of complex fertilizers and this will strengthen our position in phosphate fertilizer segment. This investment is consistent with our constant endeavour to provide farmers quality fertilizers to help enhance their productivity”.

 

Coromandel International Limited markets around 2.9 million tonnes. The Company has also introduced a range of specialty nutrient products including organic fertilizers. It is the second largest manufacturer of Malathion and only the second manufacturer of Phenthoate. Coromandel has also ventured into the retail business setting up more than 640 rural retail centres in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

 

The Company clocked a turnover of Rs 98230.000 millions during 2011-12. Coromandel is a part of the Rs. 22 3140.000 millions Murugappa Group, adds the release.

 

 

 

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 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 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. 54.39

UK Pound

1

Rs. 82.32

Euro

1

Rs. 69.54

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

BVA

 


 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

8

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

8

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

8

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

9

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

9

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

9

--LEVERAGE

1~10

9

--RESERVES

1~10

9

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

9

--MARGINS

-5~5

--

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

NO

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

78

 

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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