The Directors are pleased to present the Annual Report on the business
and operations of your Company and the audited accounts of the Company
for the year ended 31 December 2010.
Financial Results
(Rs. Lacs)
2010 2009
Sales
(net of excise duty) 23,06,11.83 19,21,50.23
Profit before Depreciation,
Amortisation and Tax 4,91,51.39 3,95,88.46
Less: Depreciation 39,32.56 37,41.81
Less: Amortisation of Patents
and Trade Marks 38.38 4,60.62
Profit Before Tax 4,51,80.45 3,53,86.03
Less: Provision for Tax
- Current Tax 1,67,97.00 1,39,50.00
- Deferred Tax (15,72.30) (17,59.61)
- Adjustment of Previous Years (29.49) (2,61.37)
- Fringe Benefit Tax 0.00 1,78.73
1,51,95.21 1,21,07.75
Profit After Tax 2,99,85.24 2,32,78.28
Previous year figures regrouped/reclassified wherever necessary to
conform to this years classification.
Appropriations
Proposed Final Dividend 2,10,27.77 75,70.00
Corporate Dividend Tax 34,92.45 12,86.52
Transferred to General
Reserves 29,98.52 23,27.83
2,75,18.74 1,11,84.35
Earnings Per Share (Rs.)
(Basic & Diluted) 71.30 55.35
Performance of the Company
Your Company has delivered another year of profitable growth by
recording 20.0% increase in sales and 28.8% increase in PAT over the
previous year. Continued focus on product innovation & expansion into
new categories, strengthening of the distribution network, continued
investment in brand building, strategic cost management and working
capital management have helped your Company achieve this profitable
growth.
The year witnessed robust performance of your Companys key brands -
Horlicks and Boost, both of which saw strong double digit growth.
Horlicks registered a growth of 18.6% during the year 2010 with all
variants of Horlicks registering a double digit growth. The year 2010
saw a re-launch of the Horlicks brand with a changed brand identity and
re- designed packaging aimed to bring about a unified new look in all
the products under the Horlicks portfolio. The packaging is quite
contemporary and has been designed keeping in mind the changing needs
of the consumer. Your Company also continued to make significant
advertising & promotion spends for the brand. Your Company had several
successful campaigns during the year including one to increase
consumption during examinations. The year also saw the launch of Junior
Horlicks 4, 5 & 6 and Badam Masti which were well received by the
consumer.
With a growth of 24.3% in 2010, Boost has witnessed one of the best
years in terms of sales growth as well as distribution. Boost which is
now backed by a clinically proven claim saw an improvement in its
market share. Your Company also launched a new variant in the Northern
/ Western part of India with the intent of delivering a great new taste
as per the preference of consumers.
Your Company continues to do well in the Biscuits category with a
double digit growth in the existing portfolio and successful new
product launches. Your Company launched Horlicks Cream Biscuits in 3
flavours and Horlicks Cookies. The initial response to these launches
has been very encouraging.
Foodies, which was launched in South India last year has performed
exceedingly well in 2010. It was also extended to East in March 2010
and North & West in July 2010. Foodies recorded sales of Rs. 32,35 Lacs
during 2010.
The year also witnessed the launch of Lucozade Sport - Isotonic Sports
Drink, which marks your Companys entry into the Rs. 1.5 billion energy
drink market of India. Lucozade is a scientifically formulated drink
that is backed by years of research and enjoys the approval of several
independent authorities. Through the launch of Lucozade, your Company
has made strong inroads into a nascent and fast growing category in
India.
Your company has taken several initiatives to reduce operating costs in
the business and maintain efficient working capital levels. This has
helped your Company increase its EBIT by 22% during 2010 in spite of
the inflationary pressures on the commodity front and higher
advertising & promotion spends towards brand building. Your Company has
also managed to significantly increase the yield on cash surpluses. The
year also witnessed setting up of the shared service center for
transaction processing, resulting in simplification of financial
processes within the Company.
Your Company has also setup a new supply chain function with integrated
demand & supply management, logistics management and customer service
as its focus areas. This has resulted in simplification of the planning
process, inventory reduction and freight optimisation.
In order to respond to the growing demand, your Company has launched a
project to enhance capacity which is expected to be completed by 2012.
This will increase the capacity at Sonepat plant by 16 - 18 thousand
tones p.a. and service the increased demand for your Companys
products. This project entails introduction of new technology which
involves extensive automation and controls. The expected cost of this
project is Rs. 219 Crores, of which your Company has spent
approximately Rs. 68 crores till 31 December 2010
Dividends
The Directors recommend a dividend of Rs. 50 (including a special
dividend of Rs. 25) per equity share of Rs. 10 each for the financial
year ended 31 December 2010, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of your
Company. If approved by the Members at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting to be held on 29 March 2011, it will be paid on or before 11
April 2011 to those Members whose names appear in the Companys
Register of Members and to those persons whose names appear as
beneficial owners (as per the details to be furnished by the
Depositories in respect of the shares held in dematerialised form) as
at the close of business hours on 14 March 2011.
Reserves
The total Reserves as on December 31, 2010 stood at Rs. 9,17,98.32 Lacs
representing an increase of 6.4% from last year.
Exports
During the year the Companys export earnings amounted to Rs.
1,76,44.89 Lacs representing an increase of 13.5% over the previous
year. In 2010, your Company started exporting to Nigeria and Kenya. The
other main markets where your Company continues to export are
Bangladesh, Myanmar, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Middle East, Nepal and
Bhutan.
Research and Development
The Research & Development (R&D) function played a significant role in
your Company achieving its aspiration for profitable growth in 2010.
The R&D function contributed through its efforts on new product
innovations, superior claims development and cost savings initiatives.
During the year the R&D function has adopted Open Innovation
methodology, a platform for technology and innovation enhancement
through use of internal as well as external ideas through external
partnering. The Open Innovation team has already made great strides.
Several successful external leads are being pursued across new product
formats and high-science ingredients, which will help fast-track and
deliver higher value innovations over the next couple of years.
The R&D function continues its focus on building a strong claims
pipeline and having a robust regulatory strategy in place to support
the innovation programme. The Regulatory Affairs team has been closely
engaging with Regulators and Key Opinion Leaders in the Indian
Government and actively partnering in the development of the new Food
Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSA) regulations.
R&D efforts were recognised by several internal and external awards and
recognitions. The most significant being the 4 India Star Awards and an
award each in Asia Star and World Star for excellence in packaging
development.
ISO Certification
Your Companys manufacturing facilities at Nabha, Rajahmundry and
Sonepat continue to be certified to the latest version of ISO 9001:
2008, ISO 22000: 2005, ISO 14001: 2004 , OHSAS 18001: 2007 by SGS, a
leading International Certification Company. These certifications
indicate our commitment in meeting, in a sustainable manner, Global
Quality, Environment Health and Safety Standards.
Information Technology
Your Company continues to be at the forefront of Information Technology
having facilitated implementation of Shared Services Center for
financial processes. The Company has implemented robust supply chain
planning solution and is stepping further to strengthen its sales force
with latest technology.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
Information required as per the Companies (Disclosure of particulars in
the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, is given in the
Annexure to this Report.
Directors
At the Annual General Meeting held on April 23, 2010, six Directors
were elected under the system of proportional representation. Mr. Kunal
Kashyap, Mr. P Dwarakanath, Mr. Praveen K Gupta and Mr. Subodh Bhargava
were re-elected as Directors of the Company and Mr. Naresh Dayal and
Mr. Mukesh H Butani were the newly elected Directors of the Company.
Mr. Ashok Dayal ceased to be the Director of the Company upon
conclusion of the Annual General Meeting held on April 23, 2010. The
Board of Directors wish to place on record its sincere appreciation for
the valuable advice and guidance rendered by Mr. Ashok Dayal during his
tenure as Director.
Auditors
Messrs. Price Waterhouse, Chartered Accountants, who retire at the
conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being
eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.
Human Resource Development
Leadership Development & Talent Management remain key focus areas of
the management. Workshops on Energy for Performance were conducted
for senior leadership to enable them to create & sustain high levels of
energy & enthusiasm ioT effective performance; bcAh a\ an mdiwKiual and
organisational level. A highly experiential intervention on Project
Leadership Skills was conducted for cross- functional teams. The year
also saw managers across levels & functions go through structured
interventions on Change Management and Personal Effectiveness &
Development. The Nabha Wage Settlement was concluded successfully &
harmonious industrial relations continued at all the units throughout
the Company.
Environment and Social Commitment
Your Companys quest to improve the quality of human life has always
been supported by its Community Investment programmes and through the
Community Partnership function.
The year started with Nabha donating clothes at GOONJs Jalandhar
Centre as part of Vastradaan Mahayagya (clothes donation - supreme
holy ceremony). The site also organised medical checkups for students
and provided them with medicines. The students were also given
information on communicable diseases. Among other activities, Nabha
donated several educational and classroom teaching aids to a school for
physically and mentally challenged kids along with organising Hand
Wash Day to educate Nabha school children on personal hygiene.
The Sonepat site helped in spreading awareness about tuberculosis and
its adverse impact amongst students from a Government School. There was
a Know Tuberculosis awareness session and quiz, followed by
distributing nutritional food among TB patients- The team also kicked
off an initiative titled Protect Tomorrow-Towards a Safe & Green
Future. It included interactive sessions on Environment Management,
Safety and Energy Conservation. The site also sponsored girl child
education programmes.
Rajahmundry was actively involved in a number of activities for the
entire year. The Rajahmundry team and nursing college students
participated in a rally to create tuberculosis awareness on World TB
Day. The team also distributed food, Horlicks, Horlicks biscuits and
supplementary medication for TB patients at the Government Primary
Health Centre. The team also supported the medical camp for residents
of Industrial Estate in Dowlaiswaram and the renovation of an
Old Age Home. Other programmes included scholarships for students at
various stages of education, nutritional support to PLHIV/AIDS affected
patients, Little Hearts programme and Basic Life Support Classes on
International Guidelines for Public and Health Workers.
Your Company strives to improve the quality of life and partnering with
the society to improve, rebuild and create awareness about important
social issues through Orange Day events. These events are led,
implemented and managed by your Companys employees, thus taking
forward your Companys philosophy of developing self and others. The
Company also supported numerous Community Partnership Projects in the
sphere of childrens education and healthcare, support to the homeless,
education and empowerment of tribal children, sustaining healthcare and
livelihoods of the tribal community across the country.
Particulars of Employees
Information as per Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read
with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended
from time to time, forms part of this Report. However, as per the
provisions of Section 219(1 )(b)(iv) of the Act, the report and
Accounts are being sent to all the members excluding the statement
containing the particulars of employees to be provided under Section
217 (2A) of the Act. Any member interested in obtaining such
particulars may inspect the same at the Registered Office of the
Company or write to the Company Secretary for a copy.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The Management Discussion and Analysis is reported in this Annual
Report.
Acknowledgements
The Directors wish to extend their thanks and appreciation to all the
employees of the Company at all levels, agents and other business
associates for their commitment, dedication and respective
contributions to the Companys operations during the year under review.
The Directors would also like to acknowledge the valuable guidance,
technical assistance and advice being received from the Associate
Company in the U.K.
Your Directors look forward to the future with confidence.
Directors Responsibility Statement as per Section 217(2AA) Of The
Companies Act, 1956
The financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31,
2010 have been prepared in conformity with the accounting standards
issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the
requirements of the Companies Act, 1956. All the financial statements
have been prepared on a historical cost convention, as a going concern
and on the accrual basis. There have been no material departures in the
adoption and application of the accounting standards. The accounting
policies used in the preparation of the financial statements have been
consistently applied except where otherwise stated in the notes to
accounts.
The Board of Directors of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Limited
(GSKCH) accepts the responsibility for the integrity and the
objectivity of these financial statements. The estimates and
judgements relating to the financial statements have been made on a
prudent and reasonable basis in order to ensure that the financial
statements reflect in a true and fair manner the form and substance of
the transactions and reasonably present the Companys state of affairs
and profits for the year. To ensure this the Directors have taken
proper and adequate care for the maintenance of adequate accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
The internal control systems are reviewed, evaluated and updated on an
ongoing basis. Our internal auditors have conducted periodic audits to
provide reasonable assurance that the established policies and
procedures of the Company have been followed for safe-guarding the
assets of the Company and for protecting any form of fraud and
irregularities, subject to the inherent limitations in any system and
procedure and coverage thereof that should be recognized in weighing
the assurance provided by system of internal controls and accounts.
The financial statements have been audited by Price Waterhouse,
Chartered Accountants. The Audit Committee of GSKCH meets on a
quarterly basis to review the manner in which the internal auditors are
performing their responsibilities and to discuss auditing, internal
controls and financial reporting issues. To ensure complete
independence, the internal auditors have full and free access to the
members of the Audit Committee to discuss any matter of substance.
For and on behalf of the Board
S.J.Scarff Zubair Ahmed R Subramanian
Chairman Managing Director Kunal Kashyap
Directors
Place : Gurgaon
Dated : 2 February 2011
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