To the members of Omkar Speciality Chemicals Limited
The directors have pleasure in presenting their seventh Annual Report
on the business and operations of the company and financial accounts
for the year ended March 31, 2012.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Particulars For the year ended For the year ended
March 31, 2012 March 31, 2011
Rs. in lakh Rs. in lakh
INCOME
Revenue from operation 16,694.80 10,676.00
Other income 369.86 53.46
Total Revenue 17,064.66 10,729.46
EXPENDITURE
Cost of material consumed 10,773.33 7,168.90
Purchase of stock in trade 1,817.96 988.73
Changes in the inventory (1,157.10) (698.27)
Employee benefits expense 638.34 320.71
Finance costs 809.53 527.62
Depreciation and amortization
expense 562.09 190.86
Other expenses 1,302.93 759.35
Total Expenditure 14,747.08 9,258.40
Profit Before Tax. 2,317.58 1,471.06
Tax expenses 672.91 457.02
Profit After Tax 1,644.67 1,014.04
Balance in profit & loss account
brought forward from 940.08 304.92
previous year.
Less:
Appropriations:
Proposed dividend (245.35) (196.28)
Tax on dividend (39.80) (32.60)
Transfer to general reserve (150.00) (150.00)
Balance carried to balance sheet 2,149.60 940.08
Year in retrospect
The revenue from operation increased to Rs.16,694.80 lakh during the
year, as compared to Rs 10,676.00 lakh in previous year, recording a
growth of 56.37%. The Profit After Tax (PAT) increased to Rs. 1,644.67
lakh from Rs. 1,014.04 lakh during the previous financial year,
registering a growth of 62,18 %.
DIVIDEND
The directors recommends the payment of final dividend of Rs-1.25 per
equity share of Rs.l0 each (previous year Rs.1 per equity share of
Rs.l0 each). If the final dividend as recommended above, is approved by
the members at the Annual General Meeting, the total outflow towards
dividend on equity shares for the year works out to Rs.285.15 lakh
including dividend tax of Rs.39.80 lakh (previous years Rs.228.88 lakh
including dividend tax of Rs. 32.60 lakh).
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
A detailed discussion on Human Resource Management & Industrial
Relations have been dealt in the management discussion and analysis
(MD&A) report.
IPO PROCEEDS UTILIZATION
The objective of our IPO during January 2011 was to raise capital to
increase our capacities at various locations. The utilization of IPO
proceeds is within the framework of the objectives as listed in our
RHP.
ACQUISITION OF LAND /ASSETS
During the year, the company acquired Lease hold land at Plot No. W-94
and Plot No. W-95, MIDC Badlapur. admeasuring 720 sq mtrs each. The
plots are located adjacent to our subsidiary company, Desh Chemicals
Private Limited. Further, the company also acquired lease hold land at
Plot No. F-9. MIDC, Badlapur, ad measuring 2.519 sq mtrs. The plot is
also located adjacent to Unit No. IV i.e Plot F-10. MIDC, Badlapur
Another Lease hold plot was acquired at D 27/5. Lote Parshuram MIDC.
Chiplun with an area ad measuring 40,773 sq mtrs. Additionally, the
company also acquired residential premises at Badlapur and Chiplun. The
residential premises are mainly used for housing of employees as well
as visitors.
SUBSIDIARIES
A detailed discussion on subsidiaries has been dealt in the management
discussion and analysis (MD&A) report,
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statement was prepared as per the revised schedule VI of
the Companies Act. 1956 as notified by the Ministry of Corporate
Affairs. Accordingly, the previous year''s figures were also
regrouped/restated wherever necessary to conform to the classification
of the current year.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Ministry of Company Affairs granted a general exemption to
companies, by General Circular No, 2/2011 dated February 8, 2011.
under section 212 (8) of Companies Act, 1956. from attaching individual
accounts of subsidiaries with annual reports, Accordingly, board of
directors of the company, by resolution, gave their consent for not
attaching the balance sheet, profit & loss account and other documents
of its subsidiaries in the annual report of the company for the
financial year ended March 31, 2012. However, the consolidated
financial statements of the subsidiaries prepared in accordance with
accounting standard 21 issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India, form part of the Annual Report, and are reflected in the
consolidated accounts of the company. The statement pursuant to section
212 of the Companies Act. 1956 containing details of the subsidiaries
of the company forms part of annual report
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the directors,
based on the representations received from the operating management,
confirm that:
(I) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed and that there are no material
departures.
(II) They have, in the selection of the accounting policies, consulted
the statutory auditors and have applied them consistently, and 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 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, to the best of their
knowledge and ability, 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.
(IV) They have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
AUDITOR''S REPORT
The Auditor''s report to the shareholders does not contain any
qualification.
UNPAID DIVIDEND
As per the information obtained from Axis Bank, it has been noted that
the amount of Rs. 0.19 lakh is lying with Omkar Speciality Chemicals
Limited in respect of the dividend declared by the company for the
financial year ended 2010-2011. Those members who have not claimed
their dividend are requested to contact the company''s Registrar & Share
Transfer Agent to revalidate the dividend warrant.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The company proposes to transfer Rs. 150 lakh to the general reserve
cut of the amount available for appropriations and an amount of Rs.
2149.60 lakh is proposed to be retained in the profit & loss account,
DEPOSIT FROM PUBLIC
The company has not accepted any fixed deposits during the year ended
March 31, 2012.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Your directors have the pleasure in attaching the consolidated
financial statements pursuant to clause 32 of the listing agreement
entered into with the stock exchanges prescribed by The Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). in this regard, The Auditor''s
report to the shareholders does not contain any qualification.
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
The company''s previous auditors, M/s. Siddharth Sinkar & Associates had
shown their unwillingness to continue as statutory auditors for the
financial year 2011-2012. M/s. J.P.J Associates, Mumbai were appointed
as statutory auditors at the previous Annual General Meeting held on
September 24,2011.
The company received certificate from M/s. J.P.J. Associates to the
effect that their appointment, if made, would be within the prescribed
limits under section 224(1) of the Companies Act, 1956. You are
requested to re-appoint auditors to hold such office from the
conclusion of this Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of next
Annual General meeting and to fix their remuneration.
COST AUDITORS
Pursuant to the directive of the Central Government under the
provisions of section 233B of the Companies Act, 1956, the board at its
meeting held on June 24, 2012 has considered the proposal to appoint
M/s. Vaibhav P. Joshi, (Membership No: M-15797) Cost Accountant to
conduct cost audit subject to approval of the Central Government.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The statement as required under section 217(2A) of Companies Act, 1956,
containing the particulars as prescribed under the Companies
(Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 is provided in the Annexure-3
forming the part of this report.
REGULATORY APPROVALS
The relevant regulations and policies as prescribed by the Government
of India and other regulatory bodies have been duly complied with by
your company. Our manufacturing facilities are monitored and approved
by various regulatory authorities. Periodically, the FDA, MPCB and
various other statutory departments under Central & State Government
conduct routine audits of all approved facilities.
DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provision of section 260 of the Companies Act 1956 and
Article 120 of Article of Association of the company. the board at its
meeting held on April 5, 2012 appointed Mr. Siddharth S. Sinkar as the
Additional Director (Non Executive and Non Independent) on April 5.
2012. As per the provisions of the above said section of the Act, he
holds office upto the date of this Annual General Meeting and is
eligible forgetting appointed as a Director (Non Executive and Non
Independent) of the board of the company. The company received a notice
from two members, along with the requisite deposit under section 257 of
the Companies Act 1956 proposing his candidature for appointment as the
Director (Non Executive and Non Independent) of the company. The
information as prescribed under clause 49 of the listing agreement
entered with the stock exchanges such as brief description of the
directors proposed to be appointed/reappointed. the nature of their
expertise in specific functional areas and the names of companies in
which they hold directorships and memberships/chairmanships of board
committees, are provided in annexure to the notice of the forthcoming
Annual General Meeting. The remuneration committee and the board at its
meeting held on June 26, 2012 recommended the revision in the
remuneration of Mr. Pravin S. Herlekar, Chairman & Managing Director
and Mr. Omkar P. Herlekar, Whole Time Director for the remainder of
their term upto March 31, 2015, and the same is mentioned in detail in
the explanatory statement to item Mo. 8 & 9 of the notice of the Annual
General Meeting.
REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to clause 49 of the listing agreement with the stock
exchanges, the following forms part of this annual report:
(I) Report on corporate governance
(II) Chairman & Managing Director''s declaration regarding compliance of
code of conduct by board members and senior management personnel
(III) Auditor''s certificate regarding compliance of conditions of
corporate governance.
(IV) Management discussion and analysis.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
As the members are aware the company''s shares are compulsory tradable
in electronic form. As on March 31, 2012, almost 100% of the company''s
total paid up capital representing 19,62,9004 equity shares were in
dematerialized form. In view of the numerous advantages offered by the
depository system, members holding shares in physical mode are advised
to avail of the facility of dematerialization on either of the
depositories,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your directors take this opportunity to thank the company''s customers,
members, vendors and bankers for their continued support during the
year. Your directors also wish to thank the Government of India and its
various agencies, Customs and Excise department. Ministry of Commerce.
Ministry of Finance. Ministry of External Affairs. Ministry of
Corporate Affairs. Reserve Bank of India. State Government of
Maharashtra and other local government bodies for their support and
look forward to their continued support in the future. Your directors
also place on record their appreciation for the excellent contribution
made by employees of the company through their commitment, competence,
cooperation and diligence with a view to achieving consistent growth
for the company.
For and on behalf of Board of Directors of
Omkar Speciality Chemicals Limited
Pravin S. Herlekar
Chairman & Managing Director
Date: June 24, 2012
Place: Badlapur, Thane District |