MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

325923

Report Date :

10.06.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ABBOTT LABORATORIES PAKISTAN LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Opp: Radio Pakistan Transmission Centre, Hyderabad Road, Landhi, P.O. Box 7229, Karachi

 

 

Country :

Pakistan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2014

 

 

Year of Incorporation :

1948 

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0000192 

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject is engaged in the manufacture, import and marketing of research based pharmaceutical, nutritional, diagnostic, hospital and consumer products and in providing toll manufacturing services.

 

 

No. of Employees :

1,470

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

56-70

A

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

Fairly Large

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

NOTES:

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – December 31, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(30.09.2014)

Current Rating

(31.12.2014)

Pakistan

B1

B1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

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-fourth of output and two-fifths of employment. Textiles account for most of Pakistan's export earnings, and Pakistan's failure to diversify its exportshas left the country vulnerable to shifts in world demand. Official unemployment was 6.9% in 2014, but this fails to capture the true picture, because much of the economy is informal and underemployment remains high. Pakistan’s human development continues to lag behind most of the region.. As a result of political and macroeconomic instability, the Pakistani rupee has depreciated more than 40% since 2007. The government agreed to an International Monetary Fund Standby Arrangement in November 2008 to preventa balance of payments crisis, but the IMF ended the Arrangement early because of Pakistan’s failure to implement required reforms. The economy has stabilized, it continues to underperform and foreign investment has not returned to levels seen during themid-2000’s, due to investor concerns related to governance, electricity shortages, , and a slow-down in the global economy. Remittances from overseas workers, averaging more than$1 billion a month, remain a bright spot for Pakistan. After a small current account surplus in fiscal year 2011 (July 2010/June 2011), Pakistan's current account turned to a deficit where it remained through 2014, spurred by higher prices for imported oil and lower prices for exported cotton. In September 2013, after facing balance of payments concerns, Pakistan entered into a three-year, $6.7 billion IMF Extended Fund Facility. The Sharif government has since made modest progress implementing fiscal and energy reforms, and in December 2014 the IMF described Pakistan’s progress as “broadly on track.” Pakistan remains stuck in a low-income, low-growth trap, with growth averaging about 3.5% per year from 2008 to 2014. Pakistan must address long standing issues related to government revenues and the electricity and natural gas sectorsin 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

 

Company name

 

ABBOTT LABORATORIES PAKISTAN LIMITED

 

 

Address

 

Registered Address

Opp: Radio Pakistan Transmission Centre, Hyderabad Road, Landhi, P.O. Box 7229, Karachi, Pakistan

                       

Tel #

92 (21) 35015049, 35015045

Fax #

92 (21) 35015564

Website

www.abbott.com.pk

 

 

Factory Location

 

Address

Plot No.13, Sector-20, Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi, Pakistan

Tel #

92 (21) 35046578, 35046574

Fax #

92 (21) 35044258

 

 

Short Description Of Business

 

a.

Nature of Business      

Principally engaged in the manufacture, import and marketing of research based pharmaceutical, nutritional, diagnostic, hospital and consumer products and in providing toll manufacturing services

b.

Year Established

1948 

   c.

Registration #

0000192 

 

 

Auditors

 

A. F. Ferguson & Co.

(Chartered Accountants)

 

 

Legal Status

 

The Company is incorporated in Pakistan as a limited liability company and is listed on the Karachi and Lahore Stock Exchanges of Pakistan

 

Details of Chief Executive/Directors

 

Names

Designation

Mr. Munir A. Shaikh

 

Mr. Arshad Saeed Husain

 

Mr. Kamran Y. Mirza

 

Mr. Ehsan Ali Malik

 

Mr. Syed Anis Ahmed

 

Mr. Atif Aslam Bajwa

 

Mr. Shamim Ahmad Khan

Chairman

 

Chief Executive

 

Director

 

Director

 

Director

 

Director

 

Director

 

 

Categories of Shareholders               

 

Categories

    Percentage (%)

Associated Companies, Undertaking and Related Parties

 

Mutual Funds

 

Directors and their spouse(s) and minor children

 

Executives

 

Public Sector Companies and Corporations

 

Banks, Development Finance Institutions, Non-Banking

Finance Institutions, Insurance Companies, Takaful,

Modaraba and Pension Funds

 

Others

 

Individuals

78.84

 

4.12

 

 

0.04

 

0.02

 

0.85

 

 

 

 

 

0.43

 

6.11

 

9.58

 

 

Associated Companies                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

 

1)     Abbott Laboratories, U.S.A.

2)     Abbott Laboratories (Pacific) Limited.

3)     Abbott Equity Holdings Limited

 

 

Business Activities

 

Principally engaged in the manufacture, import and marketing of research based pharmaceutical, nutritional, diagnostic, hospital and consumer products and in providing toll manufacturing services

 

 

Number of Employees

 

 

1,470

 

 

Capacity And Production

 

The capacity and production of the company’s plant is indeterminable as it is multi-product and involves varying processes of manufacture.

 

 

Distribution Network

 

Mainly exist at major cities of Pakistan

 

 

Bankers

 

1)     Faysal Bank Limited, Pakistan.

2)     Citibank N.A., Pakistan.

3)     Deutsche Bank AG, Pakistan.

4)     MCB  Bank Limited, Pakistan.

5)     National Bank of Pakistan.

6)     Standard Chartered Bank, Pakistan.

7)     The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Limited.

8)     Barclays Bank PLC.

 

 

Financial Position

 

Sound

Financial Overview

 

Net sales for the year increased 14% over prior year. Gross Profit ratio remained at 38%, the same as of previous year. Increase in selling and distribution expenses is mainly attributable to realignment of our field force and the induction of trade team. Further, freight and forwarding expenses increased due to unusual political situation during the year which resulted in unavailability of containers, hence increased freight charges.

 

 

Segment-wise Sales and Marketing Performance

 

During the year, the Company successfully transferred the marketing and selling rights of Legacy Solvay Brands in Pakistan from Highnoon Laboratories Limited, following a global acquisition of Solvay Pharmaceuticals by Abbott International, the ultimate holding company. Pharmaceutical sales for the year under review increased by 16% over prior thirteen months period (25% increase on 12 months comparable basis) mainly attributable to volume, improved product-mix and impact of acquisition of Legacy Solvay brands. Vitamins and hematinics, pain management, anti-infectives, cough and cold, anti-epileptics and gastro preparations recorded strong double digit growth. Nutritional sales for the year posted 23% growth over thirteen months period last year (32% increase on 12 months comparable basis) mainly on account of volume and selective price increases on certain products. General Health Care (GHC), Diagnostic and Diabetes Care sales for the year grew by 28% over thirteen months period (34% increase on 12 months comparable basis) owing primarily to focused marketing of consumer products and increased sales of Mospel

 

 

Industry Overview

 

The pharmaceutical industry in Pakistan is currently estimated at US $ 2.3 billion as per IMS December 2014 growing at, 11% MAT. The absence of a proactive regulatory environment and a rational pricing framework is inhibiting the development of pharmaceutical industry. Pakistan’s pharmaceutical / nutrition market grew by approximately 11.9% in 2014 (IMS Dec. 2014, MAT). The Company achieved a growth of 17.8% consolidating its position as the second largest pharmaceutical company in Pakistan. Abbott Pakistan achieved a market share of 6.9% as per IMS (Dec 2014, MAT) in the pharmaceutical and nutrition market (2013 market share: 6.6%). The Company manufactures over 196 SKUs of different pharmaceutical and general health care products for local and export markets

 

 

Future Prospects

 

Pharmaceutical sales for the year increased by 15% over prior year mainly due to unit growth and improved product-mix. Anti-infectives, gastro preparations, pain management, anti-epileptics and women health recorded strong double digit growth. Nutritional sales for the year posted 18% growth over prior year due to volume and selective price increases in certain products.

 

 

Company’s Profile

 

Abbott Laboratories is a highly diversified global health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and medical products. With over 70,000 employees worldwide and a global presence in more than 130 countries, Abbott is committed to improving people's lives by providing cost effective health care products and services that consistently meet the needs of our customers. Abbott Pakistan is part of the global healthcare corporation of Abbott Laboratories, Chicago, USA. Abbott started operations in Pakistan as a marketing affiliate in 1948; the company has steadily expanded to comprise a work force of over 1500 employees. Currently two manufacturing facilities located at Landhi and Korangi in Karachi continue to use innovative technology to produce top quality pharmaceutical products. Abbott Pakistan has leadership in the field of Pain Management, Anesthesia, Medical Nutrition and Anti-Infectives. Our wide range of products is managed and marketed through three marketing arms. On June 29, 2005 Abbott Pakistan Achieved Class 'A' accreditation against the Oliver Wight ABCD Check list. This was an outstanding achievement, which puts Abbott Pakistan amongst some of the best global companies in terms of operational excellence.

 

 

Memberships

 

·         KCCI

·         FPCCI

·         PPMA

 

 

Foreign Exchange Rates

 

Currency

 

Unit

Pakistani Rupee

US Dollar

1

           Rs. 102.65

UK Pound

1

           Rs. 156.60

Euro

1

           Rs. 114.10

 

 

 

Comments

 

Subject Company is well known and directors are resourceful and experienced businessmen. Payments to creditors are reported as normal. 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.63.94

UK Pound

1

Rs.98.27

Euro

1

Rs.72.37

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

KAR

 

 

Report Prepared by :

VNT

 

               

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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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%)

 

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