The Directors present the 91st Annual Report and the Audited Annual
Accounts of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2011.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial results of the Company for the year 2010-11 as compared
with the previous year are as under: -
Current Previous
Year ended Year ended
March 31, 2011 March 31, 2010
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Sales 19,417,972,360 20,178,370,074
Other income 131,485,675 479,471,733
Total 19,549,458,035 20,657,841,807
Profit before tax 1,030,810,391 1,729,616,298
Provision for tax 417,210,649 554,438,774
Profit after tax 613,599,742 1,175,177,524
Surplus in Profit & Loss Account
brought forward from previous
year 905,059,568 529,687,717
Available surplus 1,518,659,310 1,704,865,241
APPROPRIATIONS
Your Directors propose to appropriate the available surplus as under :-
Dividend @ 175% (275%)
on 79,338,451 (79,330,766) equity
shares of Rs. 2/- each 277,684,579 436,319,213
Additional tax on Dividend 37,145,728 63,486,460
Transferred to General Reserve 61,359,974 300,000,000
Balance carried to Balance Sheet 1,142,469,029 905,059,568
TOTAL 1,518,659,310 1,704,865,241
DIVIDEND
Directors recommend a dividend of 175% (Rs. 3.50 per equity share) for
the year.
SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT
As you are aware, during the previous year the Scheme of Arrangement
between Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), Kirloskar Brothers Investment
Limited (KBIL) and respective Shareholders was made effective and our
companys shares were listed and traded on the stock exchanges. The
company has remitted the amount towards the fractional entitlements to
the concerned shareholders.
During the current year, the necessary listing and trading permissions
were received in respect of KBIL shares.
STATUTORY DISCLOSURES
1. ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Details of energy conservation, technology absorption, research and
development and foreign exchange earnings as required under Section 217
(1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956, are given in the Annexure - I to
this Report.
2. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Information regarding employees in accordance with Section 217 (2A) of
the Companies Act, 1956 is given in the Annexure – II to this Report.
3. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Company has incorporated a Wholly Owned Subsidiary - Kirloskar
Systech Limited on August 9, 2010. Kirloskar Systech Limited is
primarily engaged in system engineering, designing and support
services.
During the year, the Company has transferred its 100% shares of two of
the subsidiary companies viz. Pressmatic Electro Stampings Private
Limited (PESPL), Quadromatic Engineering Private Limited (QEPL) to its
another wholly owned subsidiary Hematic Motors Private Limited (HMPL).
Further, a Scheme of Amalgamation of Companys step down subsidiaries,
PESPL and QEPL with Companys wholly owned subsidiary - HMPL was filed
with the Honourable Bombay High Court by the said companies.
The same has been approved by the Honourable Court vide its orders
dated April 8, 2011 and the scheme has been made effective on April 25,
2011. As a result, with effect from the appointed date i.e. January 1,
2011 under the scheme, the PESPL and QEPL have been merged with HMPL on
and from appointed date.
On January 1, 2011, the company has transferred the shares held in its
Wholly Owned Subsidiary Kirloskar Brothers (Thailand) Limited (KBTL) to
its other Wholly Owned Subsidiary - Kirloskar Brothers International
B.V (KBI) Netherlands. However, due to negative valuation of KBTL
shares, KBL has transferred the shares at nil value and accounted for
the loss on the transfer. Thus, KBTL ceased to be the direct subsidiary
company of KBL.
The performance of the domestic and overseas subsidiary companies has
been good, except in respect of a few subsidiary companies. The company
is in the process of aligning the operations of its subsidiary
companies.
As a way forward, the company would concentrate on streamlining the
operations of companies involved in manufacturing and take strategic
decisions in respect of companies which are in the project / EPC
business.
The Financials of subsidiaries are appearing elsewhere in this annual
report.
On November 22, 2010, the Company made an application to the Central
Government under section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956 for
exemption from attaching the annual accounts of the subsidiary
companies. On February 8, 2011 the Government of India, Ministry of
Corporate Affairs vide General Circular No. 2/2011, granted general
exemption under section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956.
Consequently, Company has also received a letter No. 47/29/2011-CL-III
dt. February 14, 2011, from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, to that
effect.
The consolidated financial statement of subsidiaries prepared as per
applicable provisions and duly audited by the statutory auditors, is
presented elsewhere in this annual report. As per the said general
exemption, instead of the annual accounts of the subsidiary companies,
we have attached certain information in respect of Companys
subsidiaries for the respective financial years.
Further, we hereby undertake that annual accounts for the subsidiary
companies and the related detailed information will be made available
to the Shareholders, seeking such information. The annual accounts of
the subsidiary companies will also be kept open for inspection for
Shareholders.
4. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Board of
Directors report that
- In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed and there was no material departure from
the accounting standards.
- Accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and
that the judgements and estimates made 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, 2011 and of the profit of the Company for the period
April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011.
- 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
- The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
5. CASH FLOW
A cash flow statement for the year ended March 31, 2011 is attached to
the Balance Sheet.
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
All our manufacturing plants have been awarded with the prestigious
international certificate OSHAS 18001. This is very important step
towards ensuring and achieving occupational Health and Safety standards
for persons connected with these plants.
The Company continues its thrust on safety measures for employees with
regular safety training. Safety audits are also conducted regularly. As
a commitment to environment, the Company has selected the
sustainability model and formed a core group to address the relevant
issues. The first sustainability report was prepared during the year
and company would measure performance for sustainability based on the
globally accepted standards and continuously find ways to reduce the
adverse impact on the environment. The said report is available on
companys website.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreements with the Stock
Exchanges, Management Discussion and Analysis Report, Report on
Corporate Governance, Auditors Certificate on Corporate Governance and
the declaration by the Chairman and Managing Director regarding
affirmations for compliance with the Companys Code of Conduct are
annexed to this report.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME (ESOS)
As you are aware, during the year 2007-08, Company launched the
Employees Share a Vision Stock Option Scheme, 2007 (ESOS-2007).
During the year, 3rd tranche of options i.e. 40% of the total options
have been vested on August 31, 2010. The exercise price offered is at
Rs. 200/- per option to be converted into an equity share on exercise.
During the year, 6,185 equity shares of Rs. 2/- each have been allotted
at an exercise price of Rs. 200/- each.
The Management has formulated under ESOS - 2007, a proposal of
providing stock options at Rs. 2/- per option to award employee for
their outstanding, exemplary performance in getting sustainable
results. During the year, 1250 options have been granted to two
employees and 1,500 equity shares of Rs. 2/- each have been allotted at
an exercise price of Rs. 2/- each.
Consequent to allotment of above shares under ESOS, the issued and
paid-up share capital of the Company, at
the end of the year 2010-11, stands at Rs.158,676,902/- i.e. 79,338,451
equity shares of Rs. 2/- each.
The disclosures required to be made under the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Employee Stock Option Scheme and Employee Stock
Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999 and a certificate from the Statutory
Auditors with regards to compliance of the guidelines, is provided as
Annexure - III to this report.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company is neither accepting nor renewing the matured deposits
since January, 2003. As on March 31, 2011, deposits from public and
shareholders aggregating to Rs.390,000/- have matured but have not been
claimed.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The company undertakes its social responsibility directly and also
through trust – Vikas Charitable Trust. The main thrust of this
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative is on education and
social health defined in a policy of CSR.
During the year, as a part of CSR and our obligation towards society at
large, your Company continued its efforts in implementing Community
Programs in line with the Society Perception Survey with a thrust on
health and education. The prime initiative undertaken by the company
was participation in WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) program with
the help of our employees who volunteered for the program.
CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS
We celebrated a centenary year of our Kirloskarvadi plant on March 10,
2010. The Centenary Celebrations continued during the year 2010-11, as
we conducted functions at Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai. More than
2000 customers, dealers and well-wishers attended these functions.
During these functions, company felicitated the customers, dealers and
a few employees, who have been with the company for fairly a long time.
The Celebration concluded on March 10, 2011 at Pune. We are very proud
for this achievement and re-confirm our commitments to follow the value
systems framed by our founders.
NEW MANFACTURING UNITS
The Company has initiated the process of setting up new manufacturing
units at Kaniyur Village, Coimbatore and Charodi Village, Sanand,
Ahmedabad for the production of Mini & DCM Pumps and Submersible Pumps,
respectively.
The new plants are equipped with modern plant & machinery. These units
have some additional features such as formation of suppliers cluster,
lean manufacturing process and so on. With this, the products would be
competitive in cost and quality.
The production at the respective units is expected to commence during
current year. This will help the Company to cater to the increasing
market demand for these products.
DIRECTORS
With deep regret, we report the sad demise of Mr. Madhav G. Padhye,
Ex-Director of the Company. Mr. Padhye was associated with the Company
since 1990 till he resigned in December, 2008. He had wide experience
in the Civil Engineering, Government Service and Water Resource
Development Projects. His expertise and guidance to the Board and the
Company has been noteworthy. The Board wishes to place on record its
gratitude for the guidance received from Mr. Padhye.
Mrs. Lalita D. Gupte, Mr. P.S. Jawadekar and Mr. Rahul Kirloskar,
retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being
eligible offer themselves for re-appointment.
Subject to members approval, the Board has re-appointed Mr. R. K.
Srivastava, Whole Time Director and Mr. Sanjay C. Kirloskar, Managing
Director with effect from September 19, 2010 and November 19, 2010,
respectively.
AUDITORS
M/s. P. G. Bhagwat, the Auditors retire at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and are eligible for re- appointment. The requisite certificate
pursuant to section 224 of the Companies Act, 1956 has been received.
The Audit and Finance Committee has recommended their re-appointment
and the annual audit fees.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation of the
unstinted support and co-operation given by banks and financial
institutions. Your Directors would further like to record their
appreciation of the efforts of every employee for the results achieved
during this year.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors,
SANJAY KIRLOSKAR
CHAIRMAN
Pune : April 26, 2011
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