GSS America Infotech
BSE: 532951 | NSE: GSSAMERICA | ISIN: INE871H01011 | Computers - Software Medium/Small
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| Directors Report | Year End : Mar '08 |
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their report on the business
and operations of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2008
I. FINANCIAL RESULTS
GSS America Infotech Limited with focus in IT Infrastructure and
Software Services sectors reported Revenues of Rs. 29870 Lakhs for the
year ending 31.03.2008 and the Profit before Tax for the same period is
at Rs.6966 Lakhs.
The Company’s financial results (unconsolidated & consolidated) for the
year ended March 31, 2008 is provided in the Annual Report.
Overall Revenues of the Company at Rs.29870 Lakhs, showed a growth of
81.82% over previous year revenues of Rs.16428 Lakhs due to excellent
demand for the Company’s integrated service approach for IT
Infrastructure and Software Services delivery Model.
The Profit before Tax of the Company for the year ended 31.03.2008 is
Rs.6966 Lakhs. Compared to the previous year Profit before Tax of
Rs.3760 Lakhs, the Company has recorded an impressive growth of 85.10%.
This growth has been made possible due to the enlargement of operations
and consequent economies as well as improved management of costs.
However, the lower growth in the PAT is largely due to provision of
Minimum Alternate Tax and amortization of goodwill arising of our
acquisitions made.
Earnings per Share’ on the expanded equity due to the Initial Public
Offering in the Month of Feb 08 is about Rs.47.
The Company has had a very good year and is poised to continue its
growth trend during the current year. The acquisition of System Dynamix
Corporation in the United States (US) was completed during Jan- Mar
2008 quarter and is expected to contribute to revenues for full year
basis in the year 2008-09. We have planned a slew of initiatives,
particularly in IT Infrastructure division to rapidly take advantage of
emerging opportunities in these areas.
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2008
Particulars GSS America Infotech Limited
and its subsidiaries
Year ended (Rs. Lakhs)
31.03.2008 31.03.2007 % Growth
Net Income from sales/services 29870.55 16428.73 81.82%
Gross Profit 9239.37 5180.94 78.33%
Operating Profit before interest 6808.82 3738.64 82.12%
Operating Profit after interest
and Exceptional Item 6808.72 3725.48 82.76%
Profit (+)/Loss (-) from Ordinary
Activities before tax 6966.06 3760.55 85.24%
Net Profit (+)/Loss (-) from
Ordinary Activities after tax 6219.62 3709.71 67.66%
Net Profit (+)/ Loss (-) 6219.62 3709.71 67.66%
Paid-up equity share capital
(Face Value. Rs. 10/- each) 1330.00 980.25 35.68%
Reserves and Surplus 25128.46 7585.73 231.26%
Earnings Per Share 46.76 37.84 23.58%
II. DIVIDEND
The Directors recommend payment of dividend for the year at the rate of
25% per Equity Share of Rs. 10/- each for the FY 2007-2008. If the
recommended Dividend is approved by the Members at the forthcoming
Annual General Meeting, the Dividend including the Dividend Tax will
absorb Rs. 37,913,313/-
III. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
Your Directors propose to transfer a sum of Rs. 19,690,739/- to General
reserves out of the amount available for appropriations and a sum of
Rs. 930,075,729/- is carried forward in the Profit and Loss account.
IV. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
During the financial year 2007-2008, the Company has issued 34,97,495
equity shares with face value of Rs. 10/- each for cash at a price of
Rs. 400/- per equity share (including a premium of RS. 390/- per equity
share) aggregating to Rs. 13,989.98 lakhs by way of an Initial Public
Offer (IPO).
Pursuant to the above IPO which has opened on February 11, 2008 and
closed on February 15, 2008, the Company has got listed on The Bombay
Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) and The National Stock Exchange of India
Limited (NSE) on March 7, 2008
V. AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
The Board of Directors have pleasure in informing the members that your
Chairman and CEO, Bhargav Marepally has been selected for the pivotal
award of “Udyog Ratna” and the Company was conferred an “Excellency
Award” by the Institute of Economic Studies, New Delhi
VI. BUSINESS REVIEW
During the year 2007-2008 System Dynamix Corporation, a Company based
in US, has become our subsidiary by virtue of acquisition made by GSS
America Inc. (our subsidiary) w.e.f. January 01, 2008. System Dynamix
Corporation was incorporated on August 25, 1995 in the State of
Connecticut, United States of America, with the object of providing IT
services. The corporate office of the Company is situated at 2842, Main
Street, Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033
VII. DIRECTORS
Keerty Jaya Tilak and P.V.R.K. Prasad, Directors of the Company, retire
by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible,
offer themselves for reappointment.
VIII. ACQUISITIONS AND INVESTMENTS
The Company’s subsidiary GSS America Inc., has acquired US Based
Company System Dynamix Corporation effective 01-JAN-2008.
IX. AUDITORS
M/s. B.V.R & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the
Company, retire at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being
eligible offer themselves for reappointment.
X. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY
ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The particulars as prescribed under Section 217 (1) (e) of the
Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars
in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, are set out in
the Annexure A to this Report.
XI. AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Company has an audit Committee comprising of 4 directors namely,
PVRK Prasad, Non-Executive Independent Director, Keerthy Jaya Tilak,
Non-Executive Independent Director, K Vasudeva Rao, Non-Executive
Independent Director and Bhargav Marepally, Executive Director.
XII. SUBSIDIARIES
As on date the Company has the following subsidiaries:
a. GSS America Inc.
1699 Wall Street, Suite 201
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Tel: +1 847 640 3700
Fax: +1 847 640 3701
http://www.gssamerica.com
b. Infospectrum Consulting Inc.
1699 Wall Street, Suite 201
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Tel: (847) 640 3700
Fax: (847) 640 3701
http://www.isc-na.com
c. System Dynamix Corporation
2842 Main Street
Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033
Voice: (860) 633-7174
Fax: (860) 633-7162
http://www.sdc-us.com
XIII. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
As required by the provisions of Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act,
1956, as amended, read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules,
1975, the names and other particulars of the employees are set out in
the Annexure B to this Report.
XIV. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
A report on corporate governance which inter-alia includes the
composition and constitution of the Audit Committee is featuring as a
part of the Annual report (Annexure C to the Annual Report). Your
Company will continue to adhere in letter and spirit to good corporate
governance policies. A certificate from the auditors of the Company on
the compliance of the Clause is set out in Annexure D to this report.
XV. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
A report on Management Discussion and Analysis is set out as Annexure E
to this Report.
XVI. CEO’s DECLARATION
Certificate from the ‘Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director’
and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company regarding the financial
statements as per the Corporate Governance Norms is given as Annexure F
to the report. Further, the declaration by the Chairman and Managing
Director of the Company declaring that all the members of the Board and
Senior Management Personnel of the Company have affirmed compliance
with the Code of Conduct of the Company is set out as Annexure G to the
Report.
XVII. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
As required under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
Directors, based on the representations received from the Operating
Management, and after due enquiry, confirm:
a. That in preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed and there has been no material
departure;
b. That the selected accounting policies were applied consistently and
the Directors made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company as at March 31, 2008 and of the profit of the Company for
the year ended on that date;
c. That proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance
of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; and
d. That the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern
basis.
XVIII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Directors gratefully acknowledge the contribution made by the
employees towards the success of the Company. The Directors are also
thankful for the co-operation, support and assistances received from
the banks, investors, customers, Central and State Government
departments and local authorities. The Directors would also like to
acknowledge the continued support of the Company’s shareholders.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
of GSS America Infotech Limited
Sd/-
Bhargav Marepally
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Hyderabad
Date: September 02, 2008 |
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