1. Description of Business
Sasken Communication Technologies Limited (Sasken or the Company)
is a provider of telecommunication software services and solutions to
network equipment manufacturers, mobile terminal vendors and
semiconductor companies around the world. Sasken delivers end-to-end
solutions that enable richer content delivery on next generation
networks.
Sasken has its headquarters in Bangalore, India with offices in Pune,
Chennai, Hyderabad, Noida, China, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom (UK),
United States of America (USA) and South Korea.
2. Basis for Preparation
The abridged financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
the requirements of Rule 7A of the Companies (Central Governments)
General Rules and Forms, 1956 and Clause 32 of the Listing Agreement.
These abridged financial statements have been prepared on the basis of
the complete set of financial statements for the year ended March 31,
2011. The notes number in the brackets [ ] are as they appear in the
complete set of financial statements.
The complete set of financial statements have been prepared to comply
in all material respects with the notified Accounting Standards by
Companies Accounting Standards Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions
of the Companies Act, 1956. The financial statements have been prepared
under the historical cost convention on an accrual basis, except in
case of assets for which impairment is made and revaluation is carried
out. The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the
Company and are consistent with those used during the previous year,
other than those disclosed.
3. Investments in Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures
(a) As at March 31, 2011, the Company has invested Rs1,355.44 lakhs
(March 31, 2010 Rs902.44 lakhs) for its 45.77% (March 31, 2010, 49.87%)
equity share in ConnectM Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd.(ConnectM).
ConnectM has incurred losses since the date of incorporation and the
proportionate share of cumulative loss incurred as of March 31, 2011 is
Rs1,243.64 lakhs (March 31, 2010, Rs798.26 lakhs). The Company believes
that ConnectM is currently in the initial stages of business
development and these losses are initial start up losses and hence
considers the diminution in value of investment as temporary [Note 3
(a) in the Notes to accounts of main financial statements].
(b) As at March 31, 2011, the Company and Tata AutoComp Systems Limited
(TACO) each hold 50% of the equity in TACO Sasken Automotive
Electronics Limited (TSAE). The shareholders of TSAE have resolved
that the company be wound up voluntarily. Requisite documents have
been filed with the Registrar of Companies. Considering the closure of
operations of TSAE, the Company has made full provision for diminution
in the value of investments in TSAE amounting to Rs767.84 lakhs as on
March 31, 2011 [Note 3 (b) in the Notes to accounts of main financial
statements].
(c) As at March 31, 2011, the Company has total investment of Rs635.18
lakhs (March 31, 2010 Rs 542.86 lakhs) in Sasken Communication
Technologies (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.(Sasken China), its wholly owned
subsidiary. Sasken China has made a loss of Rs26.93 lakhs for the year
ended March 31, 2011 and has accumulated losses of Rs551.60 lakhs as at
March 31, 2011. The Company has provided for diminution of its
investment in Sasken China amounting to Rs282.48 lakhs (March 31, 2010
Rs144.88 lakhs). Considering that the subsidiary is still in investment
phase, the Company is of the view that no additional provision for
diminution is required [Note 3 (c) in the Notes to accounts of main
financial statements].
4. Capital Commitments and Contingencies
(a) Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital
account (net of advances) amounted to Rs316.43 lakhs (As at March 31,
2010 Rs71.76 lakhs) [Note 4(b) in the Notes to accounts of main
financial statements].
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