The Members
J. L. Morison (India) Limited
The Directors'' have pleasure in presenting the 76th Annual Report and
Statement of Accounts of the Company for the financial year ended on
31s''March, 2011.
Financial Highlights
(Rs. in Lakhs)
2010-11 2009-10
(a) Sales & Other Income 10,209.48 8,325.53
(b) Cost of Sales 9,986.53 8,015.82
(c) Gross Profit 222.95 309.71
(d) Interest 132.58 192.24
(e) Depreciation 83.31 86.86
(f) Profit before tax and prior
period adjustments 7.06 30.61
(g) Provision for Taxation 6.23 9.10
(h) Prior period adjustment - 51.57
(I) Net Profit after Tax 0.83 73.08
(j) Balance brought forward
from Previous Year 55.28 -
(k) Dividend 13.65 13.65
(I) Dividend Tax 2.21 2.32
(m) Transfer to General Reserve - 1.83
(n) Transfer to P & L account 40.25 55.28
Dividend
Considering the financial position of the Company, your Directors
recommend a dividend of Re. 1/-(10%) per share (Previous year-Re.
1/-(10%) per share).
Performance
The year under review, is a year of consolidation for the Company. The
partnerships with leading brands, divisionalisation and with clear
focus on the expanded portfolio has proved to be a good exercise which
resulted into increase in turnover growth as compared to previous
year''s levels.
The Company also introduced air fresheners, under its own brand: Fresh
Valley, in five fragrances. This incurred product development costs,
which we should more than recover next year, as the initial market
response is encouraging.
Zero Gravity is further being extended into other personal care and
grooming products and Baby range products have also extended into
ancillary products such as teether, feeding cups, brushes etc to build
a strong and sustainable own brand business.
During the year the sales of EMOFORM the toothpaste for sensitive teeth
and gum care, recorded a good growth. This division has further
extended to cater the need of dentist requirement by introducing the
brand such as Flexi- Gel, Linkage, Impression Paste and Resto etc.
The Coty range of products such as Playboy men''s and Women''s range
products are growing steadily.
Public Deposits
During the year ended 31st March 2011, the Company has not accepted or
renewed any public deposits.
Cost Audit
The Company has made an application to the Central Government for
seeking exemption from appointment of cost auditor for the financial
years 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12 and the same is pending with the
Central Government.
Particulars of Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption & Foreign
Exchange Earnings and Outgo
In view of the nature of activities currently being carried out by the
Company, your director have nothing to report as required under the
Companies ( Disclosure of particulars in the Report of Board Directors)
Rules, 1988 with respect to conservation of energy, technology
absorption respectively are not applicable to the Company.
During the Financial year 2010-11, total foreign exchange used and
earned was Rs. 4,547.17 Lakhs (previous year Rs. 3,693.83 Lakhs) and
Rs. 163.20 lakhs (previous year Rs. Nil) respectively.
Particulars of Employees
During the year there were no employees in respect of whom information
under section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 is required to be
given in the Director''s Report.
Directors
Mr. Varunn Mody, Executive Director of the Company resigned from such
post w.e.f 15.01.2011, however he continues as Non-Executive Director
of the Company.
Mr. D.L. Lyon, independent director of the company resigned from the
Directorship of the Company w.e.f. 29.10.2010. The Board places its
gratitude towards him for valuable guidelines extended by him during
his tenure as Director of the Company.
Lt. Gen. (Retd.) K.S. Brar and Mr. Varunn Mody, Directors of the
Company retire by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment.
Your directors recommend for the reappointment of Lt. Gen. (Retd.)
K.S. Brar and Mr. Varunn Mody as Directors of the Company.
Auditors
M/s. Haribhakti & Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of the
Company holds office as such upto the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for reappointment.
They have also confirmed that their re-appointment, if made, will be in
accordance with the provision of section 224 (1B) of the CompaniesAct,
1956.
Your directors recommend the reappointment of M/s. Haribhakti & Co.,
Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold
office as such from the conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting
till the conclusion of next Annual General Meeting and to audit
financial accounts of the Company for the year 2011 -12.
Stock Exchanges
The Company''s shares are listed at Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, The
Calcutta Stock Exchange Association Limited and the Bangalore Stock
Exchange and the Annual Listing Fees for the year 2011-12 has been paid
to all the stock exchanges.
Secretarial Compliance Certificate
As required under Section 383Aof the Companies Act, 1956, Secretarial
Compliance Certificate received from M/s. Manish Ghia & Associates,
Practicing Company Secretaries, Mumbai for the financial year 2010 -11
is annexed herewith and forms part of this Annual Report.
Corporate Governance
As required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreements entered into with
various stock exchanges, Management Discussion & Analysis and Report on
Corporate Governance are annexed herewith and form part of this Report.
Directors'' Responsibility Statement
In accordance with the provisions of Section 217(2AA) of the Companies
Act, 1956, and on the basis of the information placed, the Directors of
the Company would like to state that:
I. the applicable accounting standards have been followed and wherever
required, proper explanations relating to material departures have been
given;
II. the directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the Profit of
the Company for that period;
III. proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities;
IV. the Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors acknowledge the support given by the Shareholders,
Bankers, Trade Partners and Employees and look forward for their
continued support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai R. N.Mody
Date : 25th May,2011 Chairman
Registered Office:
Rasoi Court,
20, Sir R N Mukherjee Road,
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