MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

20.05.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

PEOPLES STEEL MILLS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Javedan Nagar, Manghopir, Karachi, Pakistan.

 

 

Country :

Pakistan

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1989

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0019596

 

 

Legal Form :

Public Sector Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in the manufacturing and sale of special and alloy steel primarily to Strategic & Defence sector

 

 

No. of Employees

550

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

Small

 

Status :

Moderate

Payment Behaviour :

No complaints

Litigation :

Clear

 

NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2013)

Current Rating

(31.03.2014)

Pakistan

B2

B2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low Risk

 

A2

Moderately Low Risk

 

B1

Moderate Risk

 

B2

Moderately  High Risk

C1

High Risk

 

C2

Very High Risk

 

D

 

 

PAKISTAN - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Decades of internal political disputes and low levels of foreign investment have led to slow growth and underdevelopment in Pakistan. Agriculture accounts for more than one-fifth of output and two-fifths of employment. Textiles account for most of Pakistan's export earnings, and Pakistan's failure to expand a viable export base for other manufactures has left the country vulnerable to shifts in world demand. Official unemployment was 6.6% in 2013, but this fails to capture the true picture, because much of the economy is informal and underemployment remains high. Over the past few years, low growth and high inflation, led by a spurt in food prices, have increased the amount of poverty. As a result of political and economic instability, the Pakistani rupee has depreciated more than 40% since 2007. The government agreed to an International Monetary Fund Standby Arrangement in November 2008 in response to a balance of payments crisis. Although the economy has stabilized since the crisis, it has failed to recover. Foreign investment has not returned, due to investor concerns related to governance, energy, security, and a slow-down in the global economy. Remittances from overseas workers, averaging about $1 billion a month since March 2011, remain a bright spot for Pakistan. However, after a small current account surplus in fiscal year 2011 (July 2010/June 2011), Pakistan's current account turned to deficit in the following two years, spurred by higher prices for imported oil and lower prices for exported cotton. Pakistan remains stuck in a low-income, low-growth trap, with growth averaging about 3.5% per year from 2008 to 2013. Pakistan must address long standing issues related to government revenues and energy production in order to spur the amount of economic growth that will be necessary to employ its growing and rapidly urbanizing population, more than half of which is under 22. Other long term challenges include expanding investment in education and healthcare, adapting to the effects of climate change and natural disasters, and reducing dependence on foreign donors

Source : CIA

 


Business Name

 

PEOPLES STEEL MILLS LIMITED      

 

 

Full Address       

 

Registered Address & Factory

Javedan Nagar, Manghopir, Karachi, Pakistan.

                       

Tel #

92 (21) 36770114, 6770126, 36979159, 36946939, 36946929, 36960893, 36973944

Fax #

92 (21) 36770112

Email

marketing@psmltd.com

 

 

Short Description Of Business

 

a.

Nature of Business       

Mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of special and alloy steel primarily to Strategic & Defence sector

b.

Year Established

1989

c.

Registration #

0019596

 

 

Branches

           

In Lahore & Rawalpindi

           

 

Auditors

           

KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co.

(Chartered Accountants)

 

 

Legal Status

 

The Company was incorporated in 1968 under the Companies Act, 1913 since repealed by the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (the Ordinance) by the name of Valika Steel Works Limited. In 1972, it was nationalised under Economic Reform Order 1972 and renamed as Peoples Steel Mills Limited. Because of technical and financial difficulties, the operations of the Company were closed down by the order of Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) in December 1979. However, in the year 1988, the Government of Pakistan (GOP) decided to rehabilitate this dormant plant on strategic grounds and as a result, the Company entered into an agreement with Voest Alpine Industrial Services, Austria (VAIS) for Balancing, Modernisation and Rehabilitation (BMR).

 

 

Details of Directors

           

Names

Designation

Dr. Munir Ahmed

 

Mr. Karim Ahmed, HI

 

Dr. Syed Wilayat Husain

 

Dr. Ihtzaz Qamar

 

Mr. Abdul Ghani Sameen

 

Mr. S. Tahir Ali Shah

 

Brig (R) Sajjad Ahmed

 

Lt, Gen. Shujaat Zamir Dar, HI (M)

Chief Executive

 

Director

 

Director

 

Director

 

Director

 

Director

 

Director

 

Director

 

 

Shareholders                

           

Names

No. of Shares

President of Pakistan

 

Chairman, Peoples Steel Mills Ltd

 

Chief Scientific Advisor, Project

 

Managing Director

(Peoples Steel Mills Ltd)

 

Company Secretary

(Peoples Steel Mills Ltd)

 

State Engineering Corporation (Pvt) Ltd

 

Federal Light Engineering Corporation (Pvt) Ltd

 

Pakistan Automobile Corporation (Pvt) Ltd

 

National Bank of Pakistan

 

National Investment Trust

 

Investment Corporation of Pakistan

 

State Life Insurance Corporation Ltd

452,683,300

 

1

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

6,645,925

 

 

40,500

 

 

40,500

 

1,076,880

 

1,041,250

 

576,394

 

1,998,967

 

 

Particular of Holding Companies/ Subsidiaries

           

(1)   State Engineering Corporation (Pvt) Ltd.

(2)   Federal Light Engineering Corporation (Pvt) Ltd.

(3)   Pakistan Automobile Corporation (Pvt) Ltd.

(4)   National Development Finance Corporation.

(5)   National Investment Trust.

(6)   Investment Corporation Of Pakistan.

(7)   State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan.

 

 

Business Activities

 

Mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of special and alloy steel primarily to Strategic & Defence sector

 

 

Number of Employees

 

550

 

 

Annual Plant Capacity

 

Annual Capacity of 60,000 M.Tons in the form of Ingots, Billets, Plates, Bars, Flats, Forgings & castings

Annual Sales Turnover

 

Year

In Pak Rupees

2011

5,795,343,000/-

Customers

 

 Mainly Government Organizations, Defence Organizations, Private Organizations  etc.

 

 

Bankers

           

(1) Habib Bank Limited, Pakistan.

(2) Allied Bank Limited, Pakistan.

(3) National Bank of Pakistan, Pakistan.

(4) Standard Chartered Bank, Pakistan.

(5) United Bank Limited, Pakistan.

(6) Bank Alfalah Limited, Pakistan.

 

 

Company’s Profile

 

Peoples Steel Mills Ltd is a world class alloy and special steel manufacturer plant located in Karachi, Pakistan. It was set-up by the Government of Pakistan in 1975 with Japanese assistance. In order to keep pace with emerging technologies, the plant was upgraded in 1996 though a comprehensive balancing & modernization programme with the technical assistance of  VAIS, INTECO and Bohler of Austria. The plant is now equipped with modern melting, refining, degassing, electro slag re-melting and necessary casting, rolling and forging facilities with an annual capacity of 70,000 mt. Product quality is assured through modern material testing facilities and well trained staff. The plant has the capability to produce steels according to all major international quality standards and to date has manufactured more than 300 steel grades. Peoples Steel enjoys the highest market share in the alloy and special steel market of Pakistan. A diversified base of customers includes high profile illustrious end users in automotive, defense, machinery construction, special/high rise buildings, transportation and engineering sectors. Components manufactured from our steels are supplied by our customers to renowned European & Japanese automobile manufactures.

 

 

Memberships

 

·         Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

·         Federation Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

 

 

Foreign Exchange Rates

 

Currency

 

Unit

Pakistani Rupee

US Dollar

1

          Rs. 99.25

UK Pound

1

          Rs. 166.25

Euro

1

          Rs. 136.10

Comments

 

The conduct of the Company is correct and mode of payment prompt no complaints have been heard regarding payments to local suppliers and banks. Subject can be considered for normal business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.58.42

UK Pound

1

Rs.98.28

Euro

1

Rs.80.11

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

DIV

 

 

Report Prepared by :

PDT

 

               

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

 

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NB

New Business

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

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

 

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