1. Share Capital
A) Out of the paid up capital 55,88,500 (47,29,834)equity shares of
Re.1/- each were allotted as fully paid-up on exercise of grant under
Employee Stock Option Scheme.
B) During the year the company has allotted 21,87,00,000 equity Shares
of Re.1/- each (Previous year 2,28,00,000) against Conversion of Share
warrants.
C) Share warrant application money pending allotment includes Rs Nil
(Previous year Rs.6,963 lakhs) towards security premium.
D) During the year the company has allotted 4,77,00,000 equity Shares
of Re.1/- each (Previous year Nil) against Conversion of Global
Depository Receipt. (GDR).
E) During the year the company has made preferential allotment
3,63,90,101 equity Shares of Re.1/- each (Previous year Nil).
F) During the year the company has allotted 1,25,52,918 equity Shares
of Re.1/- each (Previous year 3,63,96,250) against conversion of
foreign currency convertible bond.
G) Proceeds for GDR issue made during the year amounting to Rs.9,894.64
lakhs (Previous year Nil) is utilised for investment in / advance to
foreign subsidiaries to the extent of Rs.9,367.02 lakhs and for issue
expenses Rs.527.62 lakhs.
2. Borrowings and Securities:
b. During the year under review, the Company has transferred its Food
Processing Unit at Tumkur including all assets and liabilities as a
going concern to Karuturi Foods private Limited, an 100% subsidiary of
the Company. The liabilities transferred included Rs 150 lakhs of term
loan from ICICI Bank which was secured by way of equitable mortgage of
the said factory. The documentation regarding transfer of liabilities
is under process.
c. Company during the previous year had given Corporate guarantee to
Central Bank of India towards the working capital facility amounting to
Rs 25 Lakhs given to Karuturi Flower Express Private Limited, an 100%
subsidiary of the Company till 31st January 2011.The guarantee is
continuing even after the sale of investment in the said Company.
d. The company had availed a Foreign Currency Loan from Banco Bilbao
Vizcaya, Spain. The proceeds of this loan were used for procuring
assets which are leased to Ethiopian Meadows PLC, a step down
subsidiary of the company. As the funds are utilized by the subsidiary
the corresponding interest cost is also borne by them.
e. Fixed deposits amounting to Rs 16.06 lakhs (Rs.20.70 lakhs) are
pledged as security with banks against bank guarantees and other
facilities availed.
3. Fixed Assets:
a. In accordance with Notification No. GSR 225(E) dated 31stMarch 2009
issued by Ministry of Corporate.
Affairs, the company, during the financial year ending 31st March 2009,
has changed its Accounting policy with respect to accounting of Foreign
Exchange Differences arising out of Foreign Currency borrowings used to
fund Fixed Assets. Accordingly, an amount of Rs.3.47 lakhs (Rs. 25.49
lakhs) was adjusted against the historical cost of Green house in fixed
assets which was funded by an External Commercial Borrowing.
b. The title deeds in respect of lands acquired by the Company at a
cost of Rs.291.82 lakhs are held in Trust in the name of an employee of
a subsidiary Company. An irrevocable undertaking from him not to
encumber or alienate the land has been recorded. As the Karnataka Land
Reforms Act, prohibits ownership by persons other than individuals, he
is holding the same as nominee of the Company.
c. Assets given on lease to Subsidiaries
The details of assets given on operating lease to wholly owned
Subsidiaries and lease rentals are as under :- A) Written down value of
fixed assets given on operating lease to its subsidiaries (net of
depreciation) is Rs. 826.35 lakhs (Rs1,196.09 lakhs).
B) Depreciation recognized against assets given on lease is Rs.61.14
lakhs (Rs.61.14 lakhs)
C) The lease rental income from M/s Ethiopia Meadows Plc., is Rs.60.00
lakhs(Rs 60.00 lakhs)
D) The lease rental income from M/s Karuturi Foods Private Limited is
Rs. 3.00 lakhs (Rs.12.00 lakhs)
E) The Company has also leased certain fixed assets for a period of 6
years commencing from 1st May 2008 to Karuturi Telecom Private Limited
receiving Rs 350.00 lakhs as interest free security deposit.
F) Future minimum Lease Rental Receivables:
4. Investments:
Company has sold its entire investment in Karuturi Flower Express
Private Limited on 31st January 2011 to for a consideration of
acquiring 29,743 shares for Rs.100/- each to Florista Private Limited
representing 42% holding in that Company.
5. Quantitative particulars
The Company is engaged in the business of sale of Floriculture products
and Internet Service Provision. The production and sale of such items
are not capable of being expressed in any generic unit; and hence it is
not possible to give the quantitative details of sales and the
information as required under paragraph 3, (1) (a) and 4C of Part II of
Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956.
6. Import of materials on C.I.F. Basis Rs 1.60 Lacs (Rs 5.64 Lacs)
7. Expenditure in Foreign Currency (on accrual basis)
Traveling expenses Rs.7.51lakhs (Rs. 9.76 lakhs)
Membership & Subscription Charges Rs.2.43 lakhs (Rs.1.27 lakhs)
Statutory & Listing Fee Rs.13.44 lakhs (Rs.2.65 lakhs)
GDR issue expenses of Rs. 527.62 lakhs (Rs. Nil)
Divided remitted of Rs. 105.42 lakhs (Rs.118.77 lakhs)
8. Earnings in Foreign Currency (on accrual basis)
Value of Exports on FOB Rs 2,201.39 lakhs (Rs.1,893.52lakhs) Lease
Rental Income Rs.60.00 lakhs (Rs.60.00 lakhs).
9. Employee Benefits:
Short term employee benefits such as salary, allowances and bonus are
accounted on accrual basis of accounting and based upon the laws
applicable. Termination benefits (Gratuity) is provided on the basis of
actuarial valuation. The actuarial gain or loss is considered in the
Profit and Loss Account of the period in which it accrues.
The company does not have any Gratuity Fund and in view of this and
other external and internal factors, estimates of the amount of funding
for the ensuing year are not determinable.
10. Interest cost capitalized during the year under review in
accordance with Accounting Standard (AS)16 , Borrowing Cost Rs. 20.07
lakhs (Previous Year Nil).
11. As per the information available with the company there are no
sums due to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.
12. The equity share allotted on exercise of option to convert FCCBs
and share warrants converted would rank pari passu with the existing
share holders and consequently will be eligible to all rights and
entitlement prospectively. Accordingly proposed dividend, recommended
by Directors and provided for, stands enhanced in favour of conversion
effected since the close of year to date, if any. However, as the
company is unable to estimate for the conversion up to the record date
set for determining the said liability i.e., (beginning of the
conversion closer period), any further amount required to be
distributed as dividend will be adjusted against balance in the profit
and loss account carried forward to the subsequent financial year.
13. Managerial Remuneration :
The Whole Time Directors have waived their remuneration for the year
under review.
14. Balances appearing in some of the Sundry Creditors, Debtors,
Advances and Deposits are subject to confirmation.
15. Accounting of Derivative Transactions:
a. The Company has during the prior year''s accounted loss (net)
arising out of settlements of Derivative Options amounting Rs.996.41
lakhs in Hedging Reserve (Options) Account in accordance with
Accounting Standard–30 Financial Instruments: Recognition and
Measurement issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The
same was debited to a subsidiary where funds relating to the underlying
financial liability is utilized at the time of derecognizing of
underlying financial liability.
b. Hedging Currency Related Risks:
16. Dispute with National Horticulture Board :
The suit filed by National Horticulture Board (NHB) against the Company
for recovery of Rs.146.64 lakhs along with interest is pending before
High Court of Karnataka. The Company has contested the computation of
the claimed by NHB and has deposited Rs.111.45 lakhs in the High Court
of Karnataka during May 2007 as per its order.
The Loan amount of Rs.108.00 lakhs is shown as a liability and pending
finalization of settlement, no provision is made for interest and other
claims made by NHB. The amount deposited in the High Court of Karnataka
is towards 50% of decree, grouped under security deposits and the
balance 50% is disclosed as Contingent Liability.
17. Capital Commitment and Contingent Liabilities:
A) Counter Guarantees given to banks and outstanding Rs. 16.07
lakhs(Rs,20.19 lakhs)
B) Corporate Guarantees given to Banks on Behalf of Subsidiaries/ erst
while subsidiaries: Rs.19,294 lakhs (Rs.20,500 lakhs.)
C) Pending Capital commitments Rs 405.00 lakhs (Rs.112.05 lakhs)
D) Liability on account of National Horticulture Board loan which is
pending before Hon''ble High Court of Karnataka is Rs. 108.00 lakhs(Rs
111.45 lakhs).
E) Disputed Income Tax Demand for the Assessment Year 2006-07 not
provided for Rs.719.00 lakhs. The Company has filed an appeal on this
issue before Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) and deposited Rs.500
Lakhs (Rs 400lakhs) under protest which is grouped under loans and
advances.
F) Disputed Service Tax demand for the assessment year 2005-06 not
provided for Rs. 172.62 lakhs (Nil). |