MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

05.10.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

STAR FERRO AND CEMENT LIMITED

 

SHYAM CENTURY FERROUS (A DIVISION OF STAR FERRO AND CEMENT LIMITED)

 

 

Registered Office :

6, Lyons Range, 1st Floor Kolkata – 700001, West Bengal

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2013

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

10.03.2011

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

21-160587

 

 

Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital :

Rs.0.500 Million

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U27310WB2011PLC160587

 

 

Legal Form :

A Closely Held Public Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Ferro Silicon and Generation of Power.

 

 

No. of Employees :

Not Divulged

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B (31)

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

Small

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 4240000

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Slow

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is an established company having moderate track record. The company has incurred a loss from its operations. However, trade relations are reported as fair. Business is active. Payments are reported to be slow.

 

The company can be considered for business dealings with some cautions.

 

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 – March 31st, 2013

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2012)

Current Rating

(31.03.2013)

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

 

We are living in a world where volatility and uncertainty have become the New Normal. We saw a change of government in countries like Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Vietnam. Once powerful countries in Europe are now fighting for bankruptcy. We have taken growth in the developing part of the world for granted but economic growth in China and India has begun to slow. Companies that were synonymous with their product categories just a few years ago are now no longer in existence. Kodak, the inventor of the digital camera had to wind up its operations, HMV, the British entertainment retailing company and Borders, once the second largest bookstore have shut down due to their inability to evolve their business models with the changing time. Readers’ Digest, Thomson Register are no more !

 

There is another megatrend happening. The World order is changing as economic power shifts from West to East. According to McKinsey study, it took Britain more than 100 years to double its economic output per person during its industrial revolution and the US later took more than 50 years to do the same. More than a century later, China and India have doubled their GDP per capital in 12 and 18 years respectively. By 2020, emerging Asia will become the world’s largest consuming block, overtaking North America.

 

The years after the outbreak of the global financial crisis, the world economy continues to remain fragile. The Indian economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in the initial years of the contagion but finally lost ground last year. GDP growth slowed down. Currency has been weakening. There is a marked deceleration in agriculture, industry and services. Dampening sentiment led to a cut-back in investment as well as private consumption expenditure.  Inflation remained at high levels fuelled by the pressure from the food and fuel sectors. The large fiscal and current account deficit s continued to cause grave concern. It is imperative that India regains its growth trajectory of 8-9 % sooner than later. This is crucially important given the need to create gainful livelihood opportunities for the millions living in poverty as also the large contingent of young people joining the job market every year.

 

 

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.

 

 

INFORMATION DENIED BY

 

Name :

Mr. Sanjay Gupta

Designation :

Chief Executive Officer

Contact No.:

91-33-24484169

Date :

03.10.2013

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

6, Lyons Range, 1st Floor Kolkata – 700001, West Bengal, India

Tel. No.:

91-33-39403950

Fax No.:

Not Available

E-Mail :

hpa@centuryply.com

info@starferrocement.com

Website :

http://www.starferrocement.com

 

 

Factory :

Ferro Alloy and Power Units

EPIP Area, Byrnihat District Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya, India

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

As on: 31.03.2013

 

Name :

Mr. Sajjan Bhajanka

Designation :

Chairman

 

 

Name :

Mr. Hari Prasad Agarwal

Designation :

Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sanjay Agarwal

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Mangi Lal Jain

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Manindra Nath Banerjee

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Santanu Ray

Designation :

Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Sanjay Gupta

Designation :

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of Ferro Silicon and Generation of Power.

 

 

PRODUCTION STATUS (As on: 31.03.2013)

 

Particulars

Unit

Licensed Capacity

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Ferro Silicon

MT

 

 

9463

Power

MW

 

 

81240 (a)

 

(a) Entire power used for own consumption.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

Not Divulged

 

 

Bankers :

  • State Bank of India
  • Axis Bank Limited 
  • Oriental Bank of Commerce

 

 

Facilities :

(Rs. In Millions)

Secured Loan

As on

31.03.2013

As on

31.03.2012

LONG TERM BORROWINGS

 

 

Term Loans

 

 

Indian Rupee Loan from a Financial Institution

101.822

0.000

Other Loans and Advances

 

 

Hire Purchase :

 

 

- From Banks

0.758

0.000

- From Bodies Corporate

1.057

0.000

SHORT TERM BORROWINGS

 

 

Cash Credit from a Bank

119.133

0.000

 

 

 

Total

222.770

0.000

 

Note:

 

  1. Rupee Term Loan of Rs. 105.750 Millions (Rs. NIL) from NEDFI for Ferro Alloy Division at Byrnihat carries interest rate of PLR + 1% i.e. 12.75% p.a. The loan is secured by equitable mortgage of leasehold rights of land and first charge on fixed assets of the Company's Ferro Alloy Division at Byrnihat, Meghalaya and Second Charge on Current Assets of the said unit on pari passu basis. Term Loans from NEDFI is to be repaid in 27 quarterly instalments of Rs. 3.928 Millions each in first 26 quarters and balance in the last quarter with first instalment due on 01.01.2014.

 

  1. Hire Purchase Finance of Rs. 6.658 Millions is secured by hypothecation of company's vehicles and is repayable within three to four years having varying date of payment. Transferred pursuant to the Scheme

 

  1. Working Capital facility from a Bank is secured by first charge on the current assets of the Company's Ferro Alloy Division and second charge on the fixed assets of the Ferro Alloy Plant on pari passu basis. Further, the working capital facilities are also guranteed by three directors of the company. The above cash credit is repayable on demand and carries interest rate of Base Rate + 3.25% p.a.

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

--

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Kailash B. Goel and Company

Chartered Accountants

Address :

70, Ganesh Chandra Avenue, 1st Floor, Kolkata – 700013, West Bengal, India

 

 

Subsidiary Companies :

  • Cement Manufacturing Company Limited
  • Megha Technical and Engineers Private Limited
  • Meghalaya Power Limited

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on: 26.09.2012

 

Authorised Capital : Rs.230.000 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital : Rs.222.173 Millions

 

 

As on: 31.03.2013

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

500000

Equity Shares

Rs.1/- each

Rs.0.500 Million

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

500000

Equity Shares

Rs.1/- each

Rs.0.500 Million

 

 

 

 

 

 

a)   Reconciliation of the shares outstanding at the beginning and at the end of the reporting period

 

 

No. of Shares

Rs. In Millions

Equity Shares

 

 

At the beginning of the year

500000

0.500

Issued during the year

-

-

Outstanding at the end of the year

500000

0.500

 

b) Terms/Rights attached to the Equity Shares

 

The company has only one class of equity shares having par value of Rs. 1/- per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. The company declares and pays dividend in India rupees.

 

In the event of liquidation of the company, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining assets of the company, after distribution of all preferential amounts. The distribution will be in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the shareholders.

 

 

c) Details of Shareholders holding more than 5% shares in the company

 

 

No. of Shares

% holding in the class

Equity Shares of Rs. 1/- each fully paid-up

 

 

Century Plyboards (India) Limited

500000

100.00%

 

# The existing share capital to be cancelled upon allotment of shares pursuant to Scheme of Arrangement

 

As per of the Company, including its register of shareholders/members, the above shareholding represents legal ownerships of shares.

 

 

 

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2013

31.03.2012

31.03.2011

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

 

 

(1)Shareholders' Funds

 

 

 

(a) Share Capital

0.500

0.500

0.500

(b) Share Capital – Pending Allotment

221.673

0.000

0.000

(c) Reserves & Surplus

838.917

(0.010)

(0.007)

(d) Money received against share warrants

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

(2) Share Application money pending allotment

0.000

0.000

0.000

Total Shareholders’ Funds (1) + (2)

1061.090

0.490

0.493

 

 

 

 

(3) Non-Current Liabilities

 

 

 

(a) long-term borrowings

103.637

0.000

0.000

(b) Deferred tax liabilities (Net)

0.000

0.000

0.000

(c) Other long term liabilities

33.699

0.000

0.000

(d) long-term provisions

2.093

0.000

0.000

Total Non-current Liabilities (3)

139.429

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

(4) Current Liabilities

 

 

 

(a) Short term borrowings

215.133

0.000

0.000

(b) Trade payables

87.173

0.006

0.000

(c) Other current liabilities

29.989

0.000

0.037

(d) Short-term provisions

0.889

0.000

0.000

Total Current Liabilities (4)

333.184

0.006

0.037

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

1533.703

0.496

0.530

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

(1) Non-current assets

 

 

 

(a) Fixed Assets

 

 

 

(i) Tangible assets

343.947

0.000

0.000

(ii) Intangible Assets

0.140

0.000

0.000

(iii) Capital work-in-progress

1.959

0.000

0.000

(iv) Intangible assets under development

0.000

0.000

0.000

(b) Non-current Investments

632.825

0.000

0.000

(c) Deferred tax assets (net)

20.773

0.000

0.000

(d)  Long-term Loan and Advances

9.887

0.000

0.000

(e) Other Non-current assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

Total Non-Current Assets

1009.531

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

(2) Current assets

 

 

 

(a) Current investments

0.000

0.000

0.000

(b) Inventories

282.296

0.000

0.000

(c) Trade receivables

114.777

0.000

0.000

(d) Cash and cash equivalents

15.737

0.464

0.500

(e) Short-term loans and advances

73.286

0.032

0.000

(f) Other current assets

38.076

0.000

0.030

Total Current Assets

524.172

0.496

0.530

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

1533.703

0.496

0.530

 

 

 

 

 

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2013

31.03.2012

31.03.2011

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Income

648.537

0.000

0.000

 

 

Other Income

0.039

0.020

0.000

 

 

TOTAL                                     (A)

648.576

0.020

0.000

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of Raw Materials Consumed

250.379

0.000

0.000

 

 

(Increase)/Decrease in inventories of Finished Goods

(50.115)

0.000

0.000

 

 

Employee Benefits Expense

37.722

0.000

0.000

 

 

Other Expenses

411.898

0.023

0.007

 

 

TOTAL                                     (B)

649.884

0.023

0.007

 

 

 

 

 

Less

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

(1.308)

(0.003)

(0.007)

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES                                    (D)

20.178

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

(21.486)

(0.003)

(0.007)

 

 

 

 

 

Less/ Add

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION                     (F)

55.163

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

(76.649)

(0.003)

(0.007)

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                                                  (H)

(20.773)

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

(55.876)

(0.003)

(0.007)

 

 

 

 

 

Add

PREVIOUS YEARS’ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD

(0.010)

(0.007)

0.000

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

(55.886)

(0.010)

(0.007)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

 

 

 

 

Basic

(111.75)

(0.01)

(0.14)

 

Diluted

(0.25)

(0.01)

(0.14)

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2013

31.03.2012

31.03.2011

PAT / Total Income

(%)

(8.62)

(15.00)

0.00

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

(11.82)

0.00

0.00

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

(8.73)

(0.60)

(1.32)

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

(0.07)

(0.01)

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Debt/Networth)

 

0.30

0.00

0.00

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

1.57

82.67

14.32

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Sr. No.

Check List by Info Agents

Available in Report (Yes / No)

1]

Year of Establishment

Yes

2]

Locality of the firm

Yes

3]

Constitutions of the firm

Yes

4]

Premises details

No

5]

Type of Business

Yes

6]

Line of Business

Yes

7]

Promoter's background

No

8]

No. of employees

No

9]

Name of person contacted

Yes

10]

Designation of contact person

Yes

11]

Turnover of firm for last three years

Yes

12]

Profitability for last three years

Yes

13]

Reasons for variation <> 20%

--

14]

Estimation for coming financial year

No

15]

Capital in the business

Yes

16]

Details of sister concerns

Yes

17]

Major suppliers

No

18]

Major customers

No

19]

Payments terms

No

20]

Export / Import details (if applicable)

No

21]

Market information

--

22]

Litigations that the firm / promoter involved in

--

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

31]

Date of Birth of Proprietor/Partner/Director, if available

No

32]

PAN of Proprietor/Partner/Director, if available

No

33]

Voter ID No of Proprietor/Partner/Director, if available

No

34]

External Agency Rating, if available

No

 

 

UNSECURED LOAN

(Rs. In Millions)

Particular

As on

31.03.2013

As on

31.03.2012

SHORT TERM BORROWINGS

 

 

Short Term Loan from Bodies Corporate

20.000

0.000

From Bodies Corporate

76.000

0.000

 

 

 

Total

96.000

0.000

 

Notes:

 

  1. Short Term Loans from bodies corporate for Rs.96.000 Millions are replayable on demand and carries interest rate of11% to 13.3%

 

Note: No Charges Exist for Company

 

 

PERFORMANCE AND OPERATIONS REVIEW

 

The performance of the Ferro alloy unit remained subdued during the first three quarters of the financial year mainly due to global market scenario but there has been increase in demand of Ferro alloys during the last quarter along with significant improvement in the overall performance.

 

During the year the Ferro alloy division has completed its capacity expansion from 18MVA Furnaces to 27 MVA Furnaces. However, due to poor demand and power shortage, the unit has been able to utilize only 59% of its enhanced capacity. The production quantity during the year was 9462.834 MT only, yet the team needs to be appreciated for achieving this level of production in-spite of unprecedented power crisis due to unavailability of coal to run the captive power plant.

 

The first quarter of the year was also partly under the influence of lingering after-effects of Global Meltdown experienced during previous years. But gradually, with the depletion of stock piles across the world due to shutdown of Ferro alloy facilities, the demand of Ferro Alloys has slowly picked up.

 

The Consolidated clinker production of the Company's subsidiaries was 8,35,576 MT registering a growth of 16.90% over the previous year. The Consolidated cement production, on the hand was 10,67,465 MT as against 11,03,800 MT during last financial year, a drop of little over 3% compared to the previous year. Consolidated sales of cement was 10,65,097 MT of Cement as against 11,06,422 MT during the previous year, depicting a marginal drop of approximately 4%. Consolidated Gross Income during the year was Rs. 6954.515 Millions while Net Profit after minority interest was Rs. 249.202 Millions.

 

 

FUTURE OUTLOOK

 

The Indian Ferro Alloy industry has a capacity of 5.15 million tonnes. It is accounting for nearly 10% of the world's Ferro alloy production and is among the 10 largest producers of the material in the world. In the midst of raw material availability being a key factor for Ferro alloy industry growth, production is concentrated in a few pockets. India, South Africa, China and the CIS countries represent a large source for Ferro alloys. India's Ferro alloy supply constitutes of Ferro chrome about 32%, Ferro Manganese and Silicon Manganese about 62% and rest others.

 

Ferro Alloy Industry mainly caters to the needs of steel industry. Ferro alloys are used as additives and deoxidizing agents in steel manufacture. At present, though there is surplus capacity in the country, severe power cuts is hampering the production.

 

Ferro Alloy producers across the globe in last couple of years was also one of the worst hit in history, with drastic collapse in demand and vertical fall in prices of finished products. After a couple of difficult years, well-coordinated efforts at the global level and various stimulus packages (policy, fiscal and monetary) have helped to put the world economy back on track.

 

Strong growth in steel and stainless steel is expected in the near future with strong demands in infrastructure industry. And it is expected that the excess capacity will be absorbed and further growth is anticipated in Ferro alloys Industry in the years to come to match the growth of Steel Industry. In view of potential growth of housing and infrastructure, the overall demand for Ferro alloy is expected to remain buoyant.

 

 

FUTURE PLANS OF EXPANSION

 

To meet the requirement of coal for its captive power plant, the Company has started mining operations in the State of Nagaland and the operation is expected to yield results in the coming years. In order to further reduce the power costs, the Company is exploring the prospects of hydel power project in the State of Mizoram.

 

Further, steps have also been taken for iron ore mining at Chanderdigha in Assam to meet the mill scale requirement for production of Ferro Silicon.

 

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT

 

The Indian Ferro Alloy industry has a capacity of 5.15 million tonnes. It is accounting for nearly 10% of the world's Ferro alloy production and is among the 10 largest producers of the material in the world. In the midst of raw material availability being a key factor for Ferro alloy industry growth, production is concentrated in a few pockets. India, South Africa, China and the CIS countries represent a large source for Ferro alloys. India's Ferro alloy supply constitutes of Ferro chrome about 32%, Ferro Manganese and Silicon Manganese about 62% and rest others.

 

Ferro Alloy Industry mainly caters to the needs of steel industry. Ferro alloys are used as additives and deoxidizing agents in steel manufacture. At present, though there is surplus capacity in the country, severe power cuts is hampering the production.

 

Ferro Alloy producers across the globe in last couple of years was also one of the worst hit in history, with drastic collapse in demand and vertical fall in prices of finished products. After a couple of difficult years, well-coordinated efforts at the global level and various stimulus packages (policy, fiscal and monetary) have helped to put the world economy back on track.

 

Strong growth in steel and stainless steel is expected in the near future with strong demands in infrastructure industry. And it is expected that the excess capacity will be absorbed and further growth is anticipated in Ferro alloys Industry in the years to come to match the growth of Steel Industry. In view of potential growth of housing and infrastructure, the overall demand for Ferro alloy is expected to remain buoyant.

 

 

OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS

 

Ferro Alloy

 

The company's ferro alloy unit is situated in Meghalaya, where there is abundant availability of raw material. The only problem which can disrupt production is availability of power, as of the unit from 18MVA Furnaces to 27 MVA Furnaces, the company plans to achieve full capacity utilization which further increases the requirement of power. In order to combat this problem, the company has installed a 13.8MW captive power plant to ensure un-interrupted production. Since the last quarter, the unit has also started purchasing power from Indian Energy Exchange to meet the shortfall in power.

 

The Company's strategic moves and proactive measures in the direction of maintaining minimum stock, minimization of power costs, optimization of raw material consumption norms and other elements of operational cost, balanced focus on markets, etc. will surely help in achieving full scale and efficient operations in the coming year.

 

Cement

 

India being a fast developing country and Cement being one of the core industry plays a vital role in the growth and development of a nation. Indian Cement industry occupies an important place in the Indian economy. Indian cement industry has transited itself into a more advanced, keeping in line with the technological world and is currently positioned second globally. This has offered advantages to the industry. There are 139 large cement plants and over 365 mini cement plants in India, with currently more than 40 players in the industry.

 

Rapid Development in Real estate, construction and infrastructure sector coupled with the ever increasing industrial activities, in addition to the onset of various Special Economic Zones (SEZs) being developed across the country, there is a huge demand for cement. The industry is not only meeting the requirements arising within the domestic market but also fulfilling the burgeoning demands of the international arena. India is also exporting good amount of cement clinker and by products of cement. The cement sector has attracted foreign direct investments also. In the backdrop of above, the growth momentum in Indian Cement industry is likely to continue in years to come.

 

India's North Eastern region is still far behind as far as connectivity by Rail and Road is concerned as compared to other states of their country. However, NER so rich with natural resources has not been able to catch up with the pace of development which has taken place in rest of India. Important parameters like Per Capita Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), Per Capita Electricity Consumption, Per Capita income of NER as compared to rest of India also suggests that a lot of efforts are still required to be put for the socio-economic development of the region. Keeping this wide gap into consideration, the Central Government, in the recent past, has been focusing on the development of NER and budgetary allocation for development of the region has seen increasing trend year after year.

 

During the year there has been modest increase in Cement Demand in NER. However, they firmly believe that the demand of cement will again surpass the growth compared to national demand in coming years as many infrastructure projects have now started in real term. The Assam - Manipur Rail link work is in full swing. Central Government Hydel power project and Private sector both are also coming up as per plans. Major consumption area like housing, road, airport and rail will drive the demand further.

 

The company's major subsidiary Cement Manufacturing Company Limited (CMCL) and its subsidiary Megha Technical and Engineers Private Limited (MTEPL) are having their cement and clinker units situated at Lumshnong in Meghalaya and both CMCL and MTEPL sell their cement under the brand name 'STAR CEMENT'. STAR CEMENT is one of the leading and the highest selling cement brand in the North Eastern part of the country. CMCL has the advantage of its own captive lime stone mines and is situated at a close proximity of large reserves of coal at a distance of only 25 kms. CMCL's lime stone mines has reserves of 300 Million Tonnes, enough to meet all its' raw material requirements (based on expanded capacity) for the next 70 years. The unit is also entitled to various fiscal incentives as per the North East policy of the Central Government and the State Government. The unit uses state of the art dry process rotary kiln technology and manufactures high grade Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), Pozzol and Portland Cement (PPC) and other specialty grades required for infrastructure projects.

 

Despite various challenges on the economic front and slowdown in cement demand during second half of FY 2012-13, CMCL has been able to sustain its operations almost at last fiscal's level. During the year  it has produced 758,175 MT of Cement Clinker and 489,229 MT of Cement and its subsidiary MTEPL has produced 578,236 MT of Cement.

 

During last quarter of FY 2012-13 CMCL's new grinding unit at Guwahati and new Cement Clinker manufacturing unit of M/s. Star Cement Meghalaya Limited (SCML), subsidiary of CMCL also commenced their commercial operations and their operations are getting stabilized. On consolidated basis, CMCL has been able to produce 835,576 MT of Cement Clinker.

 

With the above mentioned expansions, the present combined capacity of CMCL and its subsidiaries is now 2.80 MTPA of Cement. Also, during the year, Meghalaya Power Limited, subsidiary of CMCL and also an associated company of their has completed its second phase of setting up of 51 MW Power plant. With this there is expected to be no power crisis for CMCL and its subsidiaries, MTEPL and SCML.

 

Cement is considered to be a cyclical industry. Addition of new capacities particularly in north east may tilt industry more towards supply situation. Cement is highly capital intensive and fairly long gestation industry. The expansion plans may make the company very high leveraged to face any demand set back.

 

With strong brand image and expansions, the company does not expect to face any problem in near and fairly distant future.

 

 

SEGMENT-WISE OR PRODUCT-WISE PERFORMANCE

 

Ferro Alloys

 

Ferro Alloys segment posted a turnover of Rs. 683.058 Millions in 2012-13.

 

Power

 

Power segment posted a turnover of Rs. 794.900 Millions in 2012-13 with segment profit of Rs. 105.880 Millions.

 

Cement

 

The cement capacities run by company's subsidiaries also posted impressive performance with a turnover of Rs. 6225.256 Millions. Segment profit was posted at Rs. 725.239 Millions.

 

 

OUTLOOK

 

The Company's and its subsidiaries' products are Cement and Ferro Alloys, demand for which is linked to infrastructure and real estate sector. In view of improved economic situation and the Government's thrust towards infrastructure and real estate activities, the company is hopeful to achieve better results and attain growth. With modern plants, latest technologies, and precious brands the products of the Company are positioned to fully exploit emerging opportunities.

 

 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

(Rs. In Millions)

Particular

31.03.2013

Contingent Liabilities not provided for in respect of:

 

(a)  Bills discounted with banks

85.577

 

 

FIXED ASSETS

 

Tangible Assets

  • Land and Site Development      
  • Factory Buildings         
  • Plant and Machinery     
  • Electrical Installations   
  • Furniture and Fixtures   
  • Office Equipments       
  • Computers       
  • Vehicles

 

Intangible Assets

  • Computer Software

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 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.61.51

UK Pound

1

Rs.99.29

Euro

1

Rs.83.68

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Information Gathered by :

SVA

 

 

Report Prepared by :

VRN

 


 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

3

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

4

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

3

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

4

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

3

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

3

--LEVERAGE

1~10

4

--RESERVES

1~10

4

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

3

--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

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

DEFAULTER

 

 

--RBI

YES/NO

NO

--EPF

YES/NO

NO

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

31

 

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.