The Board of Directors have pleasure in presenting the highlights of
the performance of your Company together with the Audited Accounts for
the Financial Year ended March 31, 2011.
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS:
Rupees in crore
2010-2011 2009-2010
Income
From Operations 7527.95 6394.73
Other 188.19 132.12
Total 7716.14 6526.85
Profit
Profit before Interest,
Depreciation and Taxation 1134.42 843.04
Less: Interest 84.22 75.37
Depreciation 61.74 59.23
Profit Before Tax 988.46 708.44
Less: Provision for Tax
(including deferred tax credit) 294.00 240.24
Profit after Tax 694.46 468.20
Add: Surplus brought
forward 203.18 148.86
Amount available for
Appropriation 897.64 617.06
Appropriation
- Interim Dividend
(incl. dividend tax) 131.47 98.45
- Proposed Final Dividend
(incl. dividend tax) 98.27 65.43
- Transfer to General Reserve 350.00 250.00
- Surplus retained in the
Profit and Loss Account 317.90 203.18
Operations
The Company has shown improved performance in all its business segments
and achieved higher revenue of Rs.7716 crore for the year ended March
31, 2011 (2009-10 - Rs.6527 crore). Profit for the year, before
depreciation, interest and taxation was Rs.1134 crore, compared to Rs.
843 crore in the previous year. Profit after tax was Rs.694 crore as
against Rs.468 crore in 2009-10 recording an increase of 48%. Higher
volumes and improved operating and raw material procurement
efficiencies have significantly contributed to improved performance all
round, resulting in higher profit.
The Fertiliser division continued to improve on its performance with
record volume of production and sales. The total fertiliser sales
(including bought out fertilisers) during the year touched the record
level of 31.0 lakh MT compared to 29.8 lakh MT in the previous year.
Kakinada Plant achieved a number of new records including highest
production ever.
The Plant Protection business also performed well during the year
recording higher sale of technicals and significant volume increase in
branded formulations especially through Mana Gromor retail outlets.
There has been a significant improvement in the operations of the
Ankleshwar Unit with the commissioning of new facilities for
manufacturing technicals and robust environment management system. With
the centralisation of technical grade facilities at Ankleshwar, Navi
Mumbai operations have been stopped. Management is taking initiative
for alternate use of the existing facilities. The Jammu formulation
units including the newly acquired unit of Pasura Bio-Tech Private
Limited have performed well during the year.
The Speciality Nutrients business consisting of Water Soluble
Fertilisers (WSF), Secondary and Micro Nutrients and Municipal Compost,
achieved profitable growth over the previous year and established new
sales records.
The rural retail business which was started in 2007 has now 443 centres
operating across Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka catering to the
requirements of the farming community - both agri and some of the
non-agri products including life style products. During the year, the
Company has launched a pilot farm mechanization project to provide
services to the farmers.
Sub-division of Equity Shares
During the year under review, the Members had approved the sub-
division of the equity shares of the Company from Rs 2/- each into Re.
1/- each through a Special Resolution passed by way of Postal Ballot.
Your Company has completed the process of crediting the split shares in
electronic mode and also dispatched the new share certificates to the
respective Members.
Acquisition and Amalgamation of Pasura Bio-Tech Private Limited
During the year under review, your Company acquired 100% equity capital
of Pasura Bio-Tech Private Limited, which has a Pesticides formulations
manufacturing facility in Jammu (adjacent to Companys existing unit in
Jammu) and completed the process of its Amalgamation into the Company
through a Scheme approved by the Honble High Court of Andhra Pradesh.
With this acquisition, your Company is in a stronger position to cater
to the pesticides formulation needs of the markets in the northern
parts of the country.
Subsidiary Companies
CFL Mauritius Limited
The Company (a 100% subsidiary) earned a total income of US $ 0.14
million (equivalent to Rs.0.62 crore) and net loss of US $ 0.026
million (equivalent to Rs.0.12 crore) during the year ended December
31, 2010.
Parry Chemicals Limited (PCL)
The Company (a 100% subsidiary) earned a total income of Rs.0.47 crore
for the year ended March 31, 2011 and Profit after Tax was Rs. 0.03
crore.
Coromandel Brasil Limitada
The Company, a Limited Liability Partnership incurred net loss of
Brazilian Real 0.515 million (equivalent to Rs.1.33 crore) for the year
ended December 31, 2010.
Technical Assistance Agreement with Foskor (Pty) Limited (South Africa)
Your Company along with its wholly owned subsidiary Company, CFL
Mauritius Limited continues to hold 14.0% of equity of Foskor.
During the year the Company renewed the Technical Assistance Agreement
with Foskor (Pty) Limited, South Africa, for a period of two years
which would end on March 31, 2012. The relationship with Foskor
continues to be mutually beneficial.
Joint Venture Companies
Tunisian Indian Fertilizers (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 is delayed mainly due to
the recent political developments in Tunisia and it is now expected
that this plant would be commissioned by the second half of 2011-12.
Your Companys strategic investment of a sum of about US $ 29 Million
towards 15% equity stake in TIFERT is aimed at securing uninterrupted
supply of phosphoric acid for the Companys operations.
Coromandel Getax Phosphates Pte Limited
The Joint Venture Company based in Singapore continued its efforts to
explore opportunities for rock phosphate mining/sourcing.
Coromandel SQM India Private Limited
The Joint Venture Company, formed to set up a WSF Plant at Kakinada,
Andhra Pradesh, has since secured all necessary statutory approvals.
The Plant is expected to be commissioned during the course of the year
(2011).
Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)
Companys focus on Safety, Health and Environment continued during the
year under review across all locations with all manufacturing plants
maintaining high safety standards.
Dividend
Your Directors recommend a Final Dividend of Rs.3/- per equity share.
With this the total dividend for the year would be Rs.7/- per equity
share including an interim dividend of Rs. 4/- per equity share paid to
the Members. The Members may recall that a Dividend of Rs. 10.00 per
equity share of Rs.2/- each (equivalent to Rs.5/- per equity share of
the face value of Re.1/- each) was paid last year.
Consolidated Financial Results
A Consolidated Financial Statement incorporating the operations of the
Company, its Subsidiaries and Joint Venture Companies is appended.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has given a general exemption to
Companies from publishing the Annual Report of its Subsidiary Companies
wherever a Consolidated Statement has been appended. In view of this,
the Annual Report of the Subsidiary Companies, i.e. Parry Chemicals
Limited, CFL Mauritius Limited and Coromandel Brasil Limitada have not
been annexed.
However, the Accounts of the Subsidiary Companies and the related
information will be made available to the Members of Coromandel
International Limited and its Subsidiary Companies on request and will
also be kept for inspection in the Registered Office.
Awards/Recognition
Your Company continues to receive awards/accolades from Industry
associations. During the year the Company received the following
awards/accolades:
- Fertiliser Association of India Award for Best Operating Phosphoric
Acid Plant received by Visak Plant
- CIIs National Award for excellence in Water Management was received
by Visak Plant
- Energy Conservation Award for 2009-10 from NEDCAP, Dept. of Energy,
Govt. of AP was received by Visak Plant
- Kakinada Plant received Commendation Certificate from CII- Exim Bank
for Significant Achievement in Business Excellence
- Significant Achievement in HR Excellence at a National level by the
Confederation of Indian Industries (CII).
- Dun & Bradstreet - Rolta Corporate Award 2009 in the Fertiliser
sector.
- VOICE - the in house magazine received the Best House Magazine Award
from the Public Relations Society of India, New Delhi at the National
Awards.
Management Discussion & Analysis and Corporate Governance
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report highlighting the
industry structure and developments, opportunities and threats, future
outlook, risks and concerns etc. is furnished separately and forms part
of this Directors Report.
As per the requirements of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges,
a report on Corporate Governance duly audited is annexed for
information of the Members.
Directors
During the year under review, Mr V Ravichandran, consequent to his
appointment as a Lead Director on the Corporate Board of Murugappa
Group, resigned from the office of the Managing Director; however, he
continues to serve on the Board of the Company as a Non Executive
Director effective October 20, 2010.
In accordance with Article 121 of the Companys Articles of
Association, read with Section 255, 256 and 262 of the Companies Act,
1956, Mr V Ravichandran, Dr B V R Mohan Reddy and Mr K Balasubramanian,
are retiring at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Board of Directors appointed Mr Kapil Mehan as an Additional
Director and Managing Director effective October 19, 2010. The Company
has received notice from a Member proposing his nomination for
Directorship.
Auditors
M/s Price Waterhouse, Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company,
are retiring and have informed that they do not wish to seek
re-election as Auditors at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Board records its sincere appreciation of the long association your
Company had with M/s Price Waterhouse.
A Special Notice has been received from a Member proposing the
appointment of M/s Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants, as
Auditors.
Disclosures
Additional information on conservation of energy, technology absorption
and foreign exchange earnings/outgo, as required to be disclosed in
terms of Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the
Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of
Directors) Rules, 1988, is annexed hereto and forms part of this
Report.
A statement concerning employees as required by Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 is attached to this report.
As required by Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies (Amendment) Act,
2000, Directors responsibility statement is annexed hereto and forms
part of this report.
The disclosures as required under Clause 12 of SEBI (Employee Stock
Option Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines 1999 are
annexed to this report for information of the Members.
Acknowledgement
The Directors acknowledge and would like to place on record the
commitment and dedication on the part of the employees of your Company
in achieving good results, all round.
The Directors also wish to acknowledge and record their appreciation of
the continued support and assistance received by the Company from State
Bank of India and other Banks, financial institutions, mutual funds, as
well as from various Government bodies both at the Centre and the
State.
On behalf of the Board
Place : Secunderabad A Vellayan
Date : April 21, 2011 Chairman
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