The Directors have great pleasure in presenting the Twenty Sixth
Annual Report on the business and operations of your Company together
with Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March 2011
and the Auditors report thereon.
Financial Results
The stand-alone financial results of Lancor Holdings Limited for the
year ended March 31, 2011 are presented below:-
(Amount In Rs. Lacs)
Particulars 2010-2011 2009-2010
Income from Operations 12,589.99 10,281.79
Profit before interest,
depreciation and taxes 4,562.62 3,048.45
Less: Interest 553.29 484.19
Depreciation 249.82 276.93
Profit/(Loss) before Tax 3,759.51 2,287.33
Less: Provision for
Current Tax 721.41 687.38
Deferred Tax 3.99 0.15
Profit/(Loss) after Tax 3,034.11 1,599.80
Add: balance brought forward
from previous year 4,174.99 3,209.06
Less: Prior year adjustments - — 0.07
Available for appropriation 7,209.10 4,808.79
Interim Dividend — 202.50
Dividend - Final 405.00 202.50
Tax on Dividend 67.27 68.82
Transfer to General reserve 303.41 159.97
Balance carried to Balance sheet 6,433.42 4,174.99
The consolidated financial results of the Company and its Subsidiaries
for the year ended March 31, 2011 are presented below:- (Amount In Rs.
Lacs)
Particulars 2010-2011 2009-2010
Income from operations 19,719.44 11,840.31
Profit before interest,
depreciation and taxes 5,462.74 3,375.89
Less: Interest 553.71 484.44
Depreciation 260.27 292.32
Profit/(Loss) before Tax 4,648.76 2,599.13
Less: Provision for Current Tax 814.31 784.29
Deferred Tax 9.50 (5.66)
Profit/(Loss) after Tax 3,824.94 1,820.15
Short / Excess Provision of tax
for previous years 599.78 —
Add: balance brought forward from
previous year 4,787.16 3,600.81
Available for appropriation 8,011.77 5,420.96
Interim Dividend — 202.50
Dividend - Final 405.00 202.50
Tax on Dividend 67.27 68.83
Transfer to General reserve 303.40 159.97
Balance carried to Balance sheet 7,236.10 4,787.16
BUSINESS OUTLOOK FOR LANCOR HOLDINGS LIMITED, ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND
ASSOCIATE:
Your Directors Have Great pleasure In Presenting The Twenty Sixth
Annual Report On The Business And Operations Of Your Company Together
With Audited Accounts Of The Company For The Year Ended 31st March,
2011 And The Auditors Report There On.
CNBC CRISIL CREDAI REAL ESTATE AWARD 2010:
It is very gratifying to report that the Company received the CNBC
AWAAZ CRISIL CREDAI REAL ESTATE AWARDS 2010, under the category BEST
CONSUMER PROTECTION for our project THE CENTRAL PARK WEST, at a
function held in Singapore in April, 2011.
CAPITAL RAISING EFFORTS - PROGRAMME FOR RAISING ADDITIONAL CAPITAL
The Directors felt on the basis of advice given by Merchant banks that
it would be better to defer the programme for raising additional
capital for the time being and wait for opportune time for the
sentiments to improve concerning property development business.
Accordingly the company has decided to defer the programme and look for
alternative means of financing acquisition of new lands for the
development to improve the volume of business.
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS:
RESIDENTIAL SEGMENT: Last year the company had outlined a bright future
for Residential property development and the performance had been
gratifying. However the events in the last 6 months namely, the very
disturbed political conditions has reverberated to the property
development business negatively and until we have more stable political
and economic situation, the outlook for the property business is not
going to be rosy as one would have expected.
The considerable inflation seen in the economy has lead to stringent
monetary management by the RBI resulting in steep increase in interest
rates both to the company and to its customers who are mainly housing
loan applicants.
Inflation has also brought negative consequences on construction cost
while local government controls on supply and movement of essential
items namely sand, bricks etc has disturbed the equilibrium resulting
increase in prices.
Your company has acquired more projects for development in the last 5-6
months which gives a very positive business outlook.
Your company has acquired 92 acres of land for development both on
outright and joint venture basis in Sriperumbudur which is thought of
as destination of future. This is quite possible with the new
international Airport to be situated in the vicinity and most of the
manufacturing units namely Automobile companies, Auto Ancillary Units,
Tyre Companies, Electronic & Telecom Industry set up being part of the
Sriperumbudur, Oragadam area. Sriperumbudur is already becoming a
strong case for being developed into a satellite township.
The company has also positioned itself for future development on the
GST Road. The new parcel of land for residential project is within 4 to
5 kms of Abode Valley project and is expected to produce outstanding
results.
The company has 2 projects to its pipeline in the Old Mahabalipuram
Road area and it has successfully completed construction of 550
apartments known as The Central Park in this area.
In terms of development in the suburbs, these various projects would
give a constructable space of nearly 7 million sq.ft.
NON-RESIDENTIAL SEGMENT:
Your Company has opportunity to develop 2 or 3 city non residential
locations and the proposals for development of such plots are under
consideration with the owners. The continued policy of the company in
the matter of development of non residential city projects is not to
dispose of such developed non residential project to book profit but to
retain them for rental income and capital appreciation. As can be seen
from recent commercial developments by the company namely Menon
Eternity and Roma, though such investment strain the companys finance
in the initial stage, the longer term benefits of steady rental income
and capital appreciation need not be overemphasized. It is expected
that in the next 5 years the companys holding of non residential
property would have doubled in stock from 134,000 sq.ft to 250,000
sq.ft.
Although whatever has been stated above gives a healthy outlook for the
future, the immediate future mainly for the year 2011-2012 is not
expected to be bright since the company is experiencing difficulties in
starting of various projects because of delay in obtaining sanction
from various government departments. The main reason for this delay in
action by the Government is due to election held in the State of
Tamilnadu followed by total change of government and also reshuffle of
officials in various departments. Due to the above circumstances the
companys turnover for the current year may just be around Rs.150
Crores instead of Rs.250 crores that is originally thought of as
achievable.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:
LANCOR MAINTENANCE & SERVICES LIMITED (LMSL) :
Over the next few years the number of apartments which LMSL will
maintain is expected to cross 3000 in all which will boost revenues of
the company. Significant contributions are also expected from the
commercial properties that are owned by the company and maintained by
LMSL. As operations increase, but remain within the geographical
territory of Chennai, it is quite likely that services provided by LMSL
will broaden beyond the parent companys projects to projects developed
by others. The breadth of services rendered are also likely to get
expanded. Special emphasis is being made for training of employees and
for this purpose a training centre is proposed in the vicinity of one
of the projects.
LANCOR REALTY LIMITED (LRL) :
The outlook for LRL continues to remain bright in view of developed
property volumes made by the parent company increase from year to year.
Opportunity for third party transactions coupled with increased
commercial property placements, no doubt is a bright spot for the
future. Strengthening of the companys management is being given
serious attention and hopefully more energetic team will be in place
soon.
LANCOR PROJECTS LIMITED (LPL):
Last year has been relatively difficult period for LPL in view of
severe challenges on construction cost management, labour productivity
and major supply chain issues covering supply of very essential items
like sand, bricks etc. The LPL senior management is now seized in
finding solution for these difficulties and challenges while at the
same time improving contracting practices at more acceptable prices.
LANCOR GUDUVANCHERY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (LGDL):
The outlook for LGDL is bright, since it proposes to develop, the 8.15
acres of land purchased in the name of the company as a residential
development with very good margin. On the basis of allowable FSI on
this land, LGDL can build approximately 7.25 lakhs sq.ft of super built
up area which would facilitate construction and maintenance of 600
apartments of 1200 sq.ft of average size for which good demand exists
at a reasonable price. LGDL also proposes to purchase another 7 acres
of adjoining land, which would yield further development of another
approximately 550 apartments leading to the companys continued
presence in Guduvanchery for a minimum period of 5 years.
DIVIDEND:
Your Directors are now pleased to recommended 100% Dividend on the
paidup share capital of the Company i.e., Rs.2/- per equity share of
Rs.2/- each.
FIXED DEPOSITS, LOANS & ADVANCES
Your Company has not accepted any deposit from the public or its
employees during the year under review.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with accounting standard AS-21 on Consolidated Financial
Statements read with Accounting Standard AS-23 on Accounting for
Investment in Associates and AS-27 on Financial Reporting of Interest
in Joint Ventures, the audited Consolidated Financial Statements are
provided in the Annual Report.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES AND ASSOCIATE:
Further to strengthen Companys presence in sub-urban areas like
GUDUVANCHERY, EGATOOR AND SRIPERUMBUDUR your Company has incorporated
three subsidiaries viz. LANCOR GUDUVANCHERY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED,
LANCOR EGATOOR DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED and LANCOR SRIPERUMBUDUR
DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED and obtained Certificate of commencement of
business from Registrar of Companies, Chennai respectively on
02.12.2010, 09.04.2011 and 22.04.2011.
As required under Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956 the statement
pursuant to section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956 along with the
Audited Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account along with the
respective reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditors Reports
thereon of the Subsidiary companies viz, LANCOR MAINTENANCE & SERVICES
LIMITED, LANCOR REALTY LIMITED, LANCOR PROJECTS LIMITED and LANCOR
GUDUVANCHERY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED for the year ended March 31, 2011 are
attached.
STATUTORY STATEMENTS
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Lancor Holdings Limited does not carry on any manufacturing activities
and accordingly the provision to furnish information as per Section 217
(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure
of Particulars in the report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988,
particulars relating to Conservation of energy, Research and
Development and Technology Absorption is not applicable.
Foreign Exchange Earnings: Rs. Nil.
Foreign Exchange Outgo: Rs. 1,73,36,709-
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Industrial relations have remained cordial throughout the year in the
Company. During the year under review there were no employees covered
under section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement u/s 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956
with respect to Directors Responsibility Statement your Directors to
the best of their knowledge and belief confirm that:
(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
Accounting Standards and given proper explanation relating to material
departure;
(ii) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent so as to give 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) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Act so as to safeguard the assets of the Company and to prevent and
detect fraud and other irregularities; and
(iv) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
INTERNAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The internal control systems are commensurate to the size of the
operations of the Company. Whenever it is required, the systems and
procedures are upgraded to suit the changing business needs.
STATEMENT PURSUANT TO LISTING AGREEMENT
The Companys securities are listed with Bombay Stock Exchange Limited,
Mumbai and it has paid the annual listing fees up-to-date and there are
no arrears.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A detailed report on Corporate Governance as updated with the
particulars of this financial year, as per the directions from SEBI is
annexed to this report (Annexure A) together with Report of the
Auditors on the compliance with the said Code and a Report of
Management discussion and Analysis is also annexed separately.
DIRECTORATE
In compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 in
accordance with the Article 86 of the Companys Articles of
Association, Mr.Jayesh N Thakkar, retires at this Annual General
Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on 02-12-2010 had
appointed Mrs.Sangeetha Shekar as an Additional Director pursuant to
the provisions of section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956, read with
Article No.86 of the Articles of Association of the Company to hold
office as such till the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General
Meeting. In terms of Section 257 of the Companies Act, the Company has
received a notice in writing from a member signifying his intention to
propose the candidature of Mrs.Sangeetha Shekar for the office of
Director of the Company. Your Directors recommend the resolution as set
out in item No.5 of the notice convening annual general meeting for
approval of the shareholders
Brief resume of the Directors, seeking re-appointment, nature of their
expertise as stipulated under clause 49 of the listing agreement with
the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, is appended to the notice convening
the Annual General Meeting.
DISCLOSURES OF PARTICULARS OF CONSTITUTING GROUP PURSUANT TO
REGULATION 3(1)(E) OF THE SEBI(SUBSTANTIAL ACQUISITION OF SHARES &
TAKEOVERS) REGULATIONS, 1997.
Pursuant to an information from the promotes, the name of the promoters
and entities comprising group as defined under Monopolies and
Restrictive Trade Practice (MRTP) Act, 1969, are as under for the
purpose of the SEBI(Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers)
Regulations, 1997.
1) R.V.Shekar, 2) Shyamala Shekar, 3) Swetha Shekar and 4) Sangeetha
Shekar.
AUDITORS
The retiring auditors, M/s.G.M.Kapadia & Co., Chartered Accountants
have expressed their willingness to continue in office, if appointed.
They have furnished to the Company a Certificate of their eligibility
for appointment as auditors, pursuant to section 224 (1B) of the
Companies Act, 1956.
The Audit committee and the Board of Directors recommend the
re-appointment of M/s.G.M.Kapadia & Co., Chartered Accountant as
Auditors for a further period of one year and to fix their
remuneration.
The Auditors Report to the Members does not contain any qualification
or adverse remarks.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
(Figures in Indian Currency)
Sl. Name of the Subsidiary Reporting Total
No- Company Currency Capital Reserves Assets
1. Lancor Maintenance &
Services Ltd INR 2,517,500 32,526,249 35,043,749
2. Lancor Realty Ltd INR 500,000 19,747,576 20,247,576
3. Lancor Projects Ltd INR 500,000 32,781,622 33,281,622
4. Lancor Guduvanchery
Developments Ltd INR 500,000 Nil 100,784,316
Sl. Total Turnover/ Provision
No. Liabilities Investments Total for after
Income Taxation
1. 35,043,749 29,356,920 69,280,170 3,429,344
2. 20,247,576 13,021,768 18,319,740 2,164,177
3. 33,281,622 10,652,867 29,554,860 4,102,109
4. 100,784,316 Nil Nil 16,365
Sl. Profit Proposed Country
No. after Dividend
Taxation
1. 8,002,179 N.A. INDIA
2. 5,243,672 N.A. INDIA
3. 5,924,022 N.A. INDIA
4. (64,339) N.A. INDIA
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors take this opportunity to thank our Banker Catholic Syrian
Bank, HDFC Limited, State Government, other statutory bodies for their
unstinted and consistent support to the Company. Your Directors place
on the record their appreciation of the dedicated service of the
employees of the Company at all levels for the growth of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of
LANCOR HOLDINGS LIMITED
R Sankaranarayanan R.V. Shekar
Director Managing Director
Place : Chennai
Dated : 10th day of June 2011
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