MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

307705

Report Date :

13.02.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

DERS INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

Room  No. 301,  3rd  Floor,  Rama  Jewellery  Building,  987  Silom  Road,  Silom,  Bangrak, Bangkok  10500

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.04.2014

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

15.05.1990

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0105533054994

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Importer, Distributor and Exporter of Gems, Precious and Semi-Precious  Stones

 

 

No. of Employees :

6

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

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

Satisfactory

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Slow but correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

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 – December 31, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(30.09.2014)

Current Rating

(31.12.2014)

Thailand

B1

B1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 


 

THAILAND - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

With a well-developed infrastructure, a free-enterprise economy, generally pro-investment policies, and strong export industries, Thailand achieved steady growth due largely to industrial and agriculture exports - mostly electronics, agricultural commodities, automobiles and parts, and processed foods. Unemployment, at less than 1% of the labor force, stands as one of the lowest levels in the world, which puts upward pressure on wages in some industries. Thailand also attracts nearly 2.5 million migrant workers from neighboring countries. The Thai government in 2013 implemented a nation-wide 300 baht ($10) per day minimum wage policy and deployed new tax reforms designed to lower rates on middle-income earners. The Thai economy has weathered internal and external economic shocks in recent years. The global economic recession severely cut Thailand's exports, with most sectors experiencing double-digit drops. In late 2011 Thailand's recovery was interrupted by historic flooding in the industrial areas in Bangkok and its five surrounding provinces, crippling the manufacturing sector. The government approved flood mitigation projects worth $11.7 billion, which were started in 2012, to prevent similar economic damage, and an additional $75 billion for infrastructure over the following seven years. This was expected to lead to an economic upsurge but growth has remained slow, in part due to ongoing political unrest and resulting uncertainties. Spending on infrastructure will require re-approval once a new government is seated.

 

Source : CIA

 


Company Name

 

DERS INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           ROOM  NO. 301,  3rd  FLOOR, 

RAMA  JEWELLERY  BUILDING,  987  SILOM  ROAD, 

SILOM,  BANGRAK,  BANGKOK  10500,  THAILAND

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]   2234-5813,  2234-0848,  2635-2144-5, 

         081  823-3425,  081  804-1536

FAX                                                      :           [66]   2236-2777

E-MAIL  ADDRESS                                :           dersint@samrts.com

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

 

ESTABLISHED                                     :           1990

REGISTRATION  NO.                           :           0105533054994

TAX  ID  NO.                                         :           3101835410

CAPITAL REGISTERED                                     :           BHT.   19,000,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                :           BHT.   19,000,000

SHAREHOLDER’S  PROPORTION         :           THAI          :   51.00%

                                                                        INDIAN       :   49.00%

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           APRIL  30          

LEGAL  STATUS                                  :           PRIVATE  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR. NAHETA  ROHIT  SUSHIL,  INDIAN

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

 

NO.  OF  STAFF                                               :           6

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           GEMS,  PRECIOUS  AND  SEMI-PRECIOUS  STONES

                                                                        IMPORTER,  DISTRIBUTOR  AND  EXPORTER

                                               

 

CORPORATE PROFILE

 

OPERATING  TREND                            :           STABLE                       

PRESENT  SITUATION                          :           OPERATING  NORMALLY                     

REPUTATION                                       :           GOOD  WITH  NORMAL  BUSINESS  ENGAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT  STANDARD                 :           MANAGEMENT  WITH  FAIR  PERFORMANCE             

 

 

 

 


HISTORY

 

The  subject  was  established  on  May  15,  1990  as  a  private  limited  company  under  the  registered name DERS  INTERNATIONAL CO.,  LTD., by  Thai  and  Indian  groups,  with  the objective  to  engage  in  jewelry  trading  business.  It  currently  employs  6  staff.  

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  is  Room  No.  301,  3rd  Floor,  Rama  Jewellery  Building, 987 Silom Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, and  this  is the  subject’s current operation  address.  

 

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr. Sushil  Milapchand  Naheta

 

Indian

65

Mr. Pipat  Ruangrongpanya

 

Thai

66

Mr. Naheta  Rohit  Sushil

 

Indian

42

 

 

AUTHORIZED PERSON

 

Any  two  of  the  above  directors  can  jointly  sign  on  behalf  of  the  subject  with  company’s  affixed.

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr. Naheta  Rohit  Sushil   is  the  Managing  Director.

He  is  Indian  nationality  with  the  age  of  42  years  old.  

 

 

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

 

The  subject  is  engaged  in  importing  and distributing  various  kinds  of  precious  and  semi-precious  stones,  as  well  as  exporting  of  gemstones  for  jewelry  production  industry.

 

PURCHASE

The  products  are  purchased  from  both  domestic  and  overseas  suppliers  in  India  and  Hong  Kong.

 

SALES  [LOCAL]

The  products  are  sold  locally  by  wholesale  to  manufacturers  and  end-users.

 

EXPORT

Gemstones  are  exported  to  Hong  Kong,  Republic  of  China,  Japan,  Taiwan,  Japan  and  Korea.

 

 

SUBSIDIARY AND AFFILIATED COMPANY

 

The  subject  is  not  found  to  have  any  subsidiary  or  affiliated  company  here  in  Thailand.

 

 

LITIGATION

 

Bankruptcy  and  Receivership

 

There  are  no  litigation  on  bankruptcy  and  receivership  cases  filed  against  the  subject  found  at  Legal  Execution  Department  for  the  past  five  years.

 

Others

 

There  are  no  legal  suits  filed  against  the  subject  according  the  past  two  years.

 

 

CREDIT  

 

Sales  are  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Local  bills  are  paid  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Imports  are  by  T/T.

Exports  are  against  T/T.

 

 

BANKING

 

The  banker’s  name  was  not  disclosed.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  currently  employs  6 staff.  

 

 

LOCATION DETAILS

 

The  premise  is  rented for  administrative  office  at  the  heading  address.  Premise  is  located  in  prime  commercial  area.

 

 

COMMENT

 

The  subject  operates  as  an  importer  and  distributor  of  precious  and  semi-precious  stones  as  well  as  an  exporter  of  gemstones.  The subject  has  a  moderate  business  with  a  steady  growth. 

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  registered at Bht. 5,000,000  divided  into 5,000  shares  of  Bht. 1,000  each  with  fully  paid.

 

The  capital  was  increased  later  as  follows:

 

            Bht.    9,000,000  on December  12,  1995

            Bht.  19,000,000  on December  11,  2001

 

The  latest  registered  capital  was  increased  to  Bht.  19,000,000  divided  into  19,000  shares  of  Bht. 1,000  each  with  fully  paid.

 

 

THE SHAREHOLDERS LISTED WERE

 [as  at  August  30,  2014]

 

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Mr. Naheta  Rohit  Sushil  

Nationality:  Indian

Address     :  Bombay,  India 

9,309

48.99

Mr. Pipat  Ruangrongpanya

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  281/31  Surawong  Road,  Suriyawongse,

                     Bangrak,  Bangkok 

4,370

23.00

Mr. Suthichai  Chuenchomlada

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  281/16  Surawong  Road,  Suriyawongse,

                     Bangrak,  Bangkok 

4,140

21.79

Ms. Kritchaya  Yuktirat

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  71  Soi  Phaholyothin  33,  Ladyao,

                     Jatujak,  Bangkok

1,000

5.26

Ms. Kalaya  Nakpong

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  295/4  Moo  4,  T. Pakmool,  A. Muang,

                     Nakornsrithammarat 

   90

0.47

Ms. Pornthira  Meekham

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  406/2  Moo  8,  T. Sungmen,  A. Sungmen,

                     Prae 

   90

0.47

Mr. Sushil  Milapchand  Naheta

Nationality:  Indian

Address     :  Bombay,  India 

    1

0.02

 

Total  Shareholders  :   7

 

 

Share  Structure  [as  at  August  30,  2014]

 

Nationality

Shareholders

No. of  Share

% Shares

 

 

 

 

Thai

     5

  9,690

  51.00

Foreign - Indian

     2

  9,310

  49.00

 

Total

 

     7

 

19,000

 

100.00

 

 

NAME OF AUDITOR & CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT NO.

 

Mrs. Chayasri  Chaijirachayakul  No.  4546

 

 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial figures  published  as  at  April 30,  2014,  2013  &  2012  were:

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                 

Current Assets

2014

2013

2012

 

 

 

 

Cash  and Cash Equivalents     

4,434,336.77

2,819,371.36

1,316,864.21

Short-term Investment

14,270,495.30

14,228,736.73

11,125,289.36

Short-term Lending

135,000.00

249,000.00

288,000.00

Trade  Accounts  &  Other  Receivable 

12,826,379.44

22,705,557.52

23,114,875.58

Inventories     

94,054,455.23

87,049,205.08

82,407,002.02

 

 

 

 

Total  Current  Assets                

125,720,666.74

127,051,870.69

118,252,031.17

 

 

 

 

Fixed Assets

737,195.02

895,869.67

1,109,672.35

 

Total  Assets                 

 

126,457,861.76

 

127,947,740.36

 

119,361,703.52

 


 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY [BAHT]

 

Current Liabilities

2014

2013

2012

 

 

 

 

Trade  Accounts  & Other  Payable    

54,283,121.02

30,511,932.36

38,318,816.73

Current  Portion of Hire-purchase Payable

-

-

217,031.78

Short-term Loan from 

  Financial Institutions

 

31,814,391.64

 

59,383,321.90

 

46,887,573.66

Accrued Income Tax

217,978.56

746,825.56

451,615.29

 

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

86,315,491.22

90,642,079.82

85,875,037.46

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

86,315,491.22

 

90,642,079.82

 

85,875,037.46

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share  capital : Baht  1,000  par  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital  19,000  shares

 

 

19,000,000.00

 

 

19,000,000.00

 

 

19,000,000.00

 

 

 

 

Capital Paid                       

19,000,000.00

19,000,000.00

19,000,000.00

Retained Earning  Unappropriated

21,142,370.54

18,305,660.54

14,486,666.06

 

Total  Shareholders' Equity

 

40,142,370.54

 

37,305,660.54

 

33,486,666.06

 

Total  Liabilities &  Shareholders' 

   Equity

 

 

126,457,861.76

 

 

127,947,740.36

 

 

119,361,703.52

                                                   

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

Revenue

2014

2013

2012

 

 

 

 

Sales  Income

526,754,442.53

356,859,496.22

393,058,729.47

Less:  Refundable

[350,154,482.84]

[193,969,878.40]

[254,341,412.06]

          Discount  paid

[28,385.98]

[117,724.63]

[94,479.20]

 

176,571,573.71

162,771,893.19

138,622,838.21

Other  Income                 

390,578.40

5,766,217.12

1,913,543.82

 

Total  Revenues           

 

176,962,152.11

 

168,538,110.31

 

140,536,382.03

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Goods  Sold 

157,943,684.97

155,374,581.76

128,704,351.27

Selling  Expenses

2,955,407.04

2,848,718.13

3,344,240.95

Administrative  Expenses

3,569,309.74

3,672,933.03

3,764,041.10

Other Expenses

7,183,649.09

-

-

 

Total Expenses             

 

171,652,050.84

 

161,896,232.92

 

135,812,633.32

 

 

 

 

Profit / [Loss]  before  Financial Cost

  &  Income  Tax

 

5,310,101.27

 

6,641,877.39

 

4,723,748.71

Financial Cost

[1,745,412.71]

[1,574,457.35]

[2,098,533.81]

 

Profit / [Loss]  before   Income  Tax

 

3,564,688.56

 

5,067,420.04

 

2,625,214.90

Income  Tax

[727,978.56]

[1,248,425.56]

[942,865.29]

 

 

 

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

2,836,710.00

3,818,994.48

1,682,349.61

 

 

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

 

ITEM

UNIT

2014

2013

2012

 

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

 

 

 

CURRENT RATIO

TIMES

1.46

1.40

1.38

QUICK RATIO

TIMES

0.37

0.44

0.42

 

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

239.52

181.69

124.92

TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

1.40

1.27

1.16

INVENTORY CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

217.36

204.49

233.70

INVENTORY TURNOVER

TIMES

1.68

1.78

1.56

RECEIVABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

26.51

50.91

60.86

RECEIVABLES TURNOVER

TIMES

13.77

7.17

6.00

PAYABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

125.45

71.68

108.67

CASH CONVERSION CYCLE

DAYS

118.42

183.73

185.89

 

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

 

 

 

COST OF GOODS SOLD

%

89.45

95.46

92.84

SELLING & ADMINISTRATION

%

3.70

4.01

5.13

INTEREST

%

0.99

0.97

1.51

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

%

10.77

8.09

8.54

NET PROFIT MARGIN BEFORE EX. ITEM

%

3.01

4.08

3.41

NET PROFIT MARGIN

%

1.61

2.35

1.21

RETURN ON EQUITY

%

7.07

10.24

5.02

RETURN ON ASSET

%

2.24

2.98

1.41

EARNING PER SHARE

BAHT

149.30

201.00

88.54

 

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

 

 

 

DEBT RATIO

TIMES

0.68

0.71

0.72

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

TIMES

2.15

2.43

2.56

TIME INTEREST EARNED

TIMES

3.04

4.22

2.25

 

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH

 

 

 

 

SALES GROWTH

%

8.48

17.42

 

OPERATING PROFIT

%

(20.05)

40.61

 

NET PROFIT

%

(25.72)

127.00

 

FIXED ASSETS

%

(17.71)

(19.27)

 

TOTAL ASSETS

%

(1.16)

7.19

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH: RISKY

 

An annual sales growth is 8.48%. Turnover has increased from THB 162,771,893.19 in 2013 to THB 176,571,573.71 in 2014. While net profit has decreased from THB 3,818,994.48 in 2013 to THB 2,836,710.00 in 2014. And total assets has decreased from THB 127,947,740.36 in 2013 to THB 126,457,861.76 in 2014.                        

                       

PROFITABILITY : ACCEPTABLE

 

 


 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

Gross Profit Margin

10.77

Impressive

Industrial Average

4.74

Net Profit Margin

1.61

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

4.06

Return on Assets

2.24

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

4.95

Return on Equity

7.07

Acceptable

Industrial Average

12.58

 

Gross Profit Margin used to assess a firm's financial health by revealing the proportion of money left over from revenues after accounting for the cost of goods sold. Gross profit margin serves as the source for paying additional expenses and future savings. Gross Profit Margin is  10.77%. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was higher, indicated that company was more profitable than the same industry.

 

Net Profit Margin is the indicator of the company's efficiency in that net profit takes into consideration all expenses of the company. A low profit margin indicates a low margin of safety, higher risk that a decline in sales will erase profits and result in a net loss. The company's figure is 1.61%. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was lower.

 

Return on Assets measures how efficiently profits are being generated from the assets employed in the business when compared with the ratios of firms in a similar business. A low ratio in comparison with industry averages indicates an inefficient use of business assets. When compared with the industry average, it was lower, the company's figure is 2.24%.

 

Return on Equity indicates how profitable a company is by comparing its net income to its average shareholders' equity, ROE measures how much the shareholders earned for their investment in the company. When compared with the industry average, it was lower, the company's figure is 7.07%.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Return on Assets                       Downtrend

Return on Equity                        Downtrend

 

 


LIQUIDITY : ACCEPTABLE

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

Current Ratio

1.46

Impressive

Industrial Average

1.44

Quick Ratio

0.37

 

 

 

Cash Conversion Cycle

118.42

 

 

 

 

The Current Ratio is to ascertain whether a company's short-term assets are readily available to pay off its short-term liabilities. The company's figure is 1.46 times in 2014, increase from 1.4 times, then it is generally considered to have good short-term financial strength. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was higher, indicated that company was an efficient operator in a dominant position within its industry.

 

The Quick Ratio is a liquidity indicator that further refines the current ratio by measuring the amount of the most liquid current assets there are to cover current liabilities. The company's figure is 0.37 times in 2014, decrease from 0.44 times, then the company has not enough current assets that presumably can be quickly converted to cash for pay financial obligations.

 

The Cash Conversion Cycle measures the number of days a company's cash is tied up in the production and sales process of its operations and the benefit from payment terms from its creditors. It meant the company could survive when no cash inflow was received from sale for 119 days.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Current Ratio                 Downtrend


 

LEVERAGE : IMPRESSIVE

 


 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

Debt Ratio

0.68

Impressive

Industrial Average

0.77

Debt to Equity Ratio

2.15

Satisfactory

Industrial Average

3.32

Times Interest Earned

3.04

Impressive

Industrial Average

-

 

Debt to Equity Ratio a measurement of how much suppliers, lenders, creditors and obligors have committed to the company versus what the shareholders have committed. A higher the percentage means that the company is using less equity and has stronger leverage position.

 

Times Interest Earned measuring a company's ability to meet its debt obligations. Ratio is 3.05 higher than 1, so the company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt.

 

Debt Ratio shows the proportion of a company's assets which are financed through debt. The company's figure is 0.68 greater than 0.5, most of the company's assets are financed through debt.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Debt Ratio                                 Uptrend

Times Interest Earned                Stable

 

ACTIVITY : IMPRESSIVE


 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

Fixed Assets Turnover

239.52

Impressive

Industrial Average

-

Total Assets Turnover

1.40

Impressive

Industrial Average

1.22

Inventory Conversion Period

217.36

 

 

 

Inventory Turnover

1.68

Acceptable

Industrial Average

3.23

Receivables Conversion Period

26.51

 

 

 

Receivables Turnover

13.77

Impressive

Industrial Average

1.50

Payables Conversion Period

125.45

 

 

 

 

The company's Account Receivable Ratio is calculated as 13.77 and 7.17 in 2014 and 2013 respectively. This ratio measures the efficiency of the company in managing its trade debtors to generate revenue. A lower ratio may indicate over extension and collection problems. Conversely, a higher ratio may indicate an overtly stringent policy. In this case, the company's A/R ratio in 2014 increased from 2013. This would suggest the company had good performance in the management of its debt collections.

 

Inventory Turnover in Days Ratio indicates the liquidity of inventory. It estimates the number of days that it will take to sell the current inventory. Inventory is particularly sensitive to change in business activities. The inventory turnover in days has increased from 204 days at the end of 2013 to 217 days at the end of 2014. This represents a negative trend. And Inventory turnover has decreased from 1.78 times in year 2013 to 1.68 times in year 2014.

 

The company's Total Asset Turnover is calculated as 1.4 times and 1.27 times in 2014 and 2013 respectively. This ratio is determined by dividing total assets into total sales turnover. The ratio measures the activity of the assets and the ability of the firm to generate sales through the use of the assets.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Fixed Assets Turnover                Stable

Total Assets Turnover                 Downtrend

Inventory Turnover                      Downtrend

Receivables Turnover                  Downtrend

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.62.43

UK Pound

1

Rs.95.02

Euro

1

Rs.70.63

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

KAR

 

 

Report Prepared by :

NIT

 

               

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

--

 

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%)

 

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL : This information is provided to you at your request, you having employed MIPL for such purpose. You will use the information as aid only in determining the propriety of giving credit and generally as an aid to your business and for no other purpose. You will hold the information in strict confidence, and shall not reveal it or make it known to the subject persons, firms or corporations or to any other. MIPL does not warrant the correctness of the information as you hold it free of any liability whatsoever. You will be liable to and indemnify MIPL for any loss, damage or expense, occasioned by your breach or non observance of any one, or more of these conditions

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