Dear Shareholders,
The Directors present the 16th Annual Report of your Company together
with the audited accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2011.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The standalone and consolidated audited financial results for the year
ended March 31, 2011 are as follows:
Particulars Standalone Consolidated
Rs. in crore USD in million* Rs. in crore USD in million*
2010-11 2009-10 2010-11 2009-10 2010-11 2009-10 2010-11 2009-10
Sales
and
service
income 4,357.
55 3,488.
68 977.14 776.99 17,879.
13 20,619.
66 4,009.
22 4,592.
35
Other
operating
income 8.84 20.25 1.98 4.51 211.10 159.55 47.34 35.53
Earnings
/ (loss)
before 180.05 (242.70) 40.37 (54.05) 808.13 943.05 181.22 210.03
interest,
deprecia
-tion
and tax
(EBIDTA)
Add:
Other
non
operat
-ing 331.67 222.89 74.37 49.64 106.60 69.46 23.90 15.47
income
Less:
Interest 578.04 653.59 129.62 145.57 1,135.
67 1,195.
03 254.66 266.15
Less:
Deprecia
-tion 156.89 126.27 35.18 28.12 657.40 662.97 147.42 147.65
Loss
before
tax &
exceptio
-nal (223.21)(799.67) (50.05)(178.10)(878.34)(845.49)(196.96)(188.30)
Items
Less:
Exceptio
-nal
items 37.28 439.02 8.36 97.78 253.28 (211.89) 56.80 (47.19)
Loss
before
tax (260.49)(1,238.
69) (58.41)(275.88)(1,131.
62) (633.60)(253.75)(141.11)
Less:
Current
tax (19.19) - (4.30) - 146.90 181.65 32.94 40.46
(Net of
earlier
years
tax and
MAT
credit
entitle
-ment)
Less:
Deferred
tax (55.64) 175.40 (12.48) 39.06 38.37 174.45 8.60 38.85
Less:
Fringe
benefit
tax 0.03 - 0.01
Loss
after
tax (185.66)(1,414.
09) (41.63)(314.94) (1,316.
89)(989.73) (295.30)(220.43)
Add:
Share in
associa
-te''s N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. (27.83) 16.12 (6.24) 3.59
profit /
(loss)
after tax
Less:
Share of
loss /
(profit)
of N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. (20.75) 8.95 (4.65) 1.99
minority
Net Loss (185.66)(1,414.
09)(41.63)(314.94)(1,323.
97)(982.56)(296.89) (218.83)
Add:
Balance
brought 386.00 1,800.
09 85.97 400.91 943.03 1,925.
60 210.03 428.86
forward
Profit
available
for 200.34 386.00 44.34 85.97 (380.94) 943.04 (86.86) 210.03
appropria
-tions
Less:
Tax on
dividends - - - - - 0.01 - 0.00
Less:
Transfer
to legal
and - - - - 142.22 - 31.89 -
statutory
reserve
Less:
Transfer
to capital - - - - 30.00 - 6.73 -
redemption
reserve
Surplus
carried to
balance
sheet 200.34 386.00 44.34 85.97(553.16) 943.03(125.48) 210.03
*1 USD = Rs. 44.60 as on March 31, 2011 (1 USD = Rs. 44.90 as on March
31, 2010)
2. OPERATIONS REVIEW
On a standalone basis, the Company achieved sale of Rs.4,357.55 crore
as against Rs.3,488.68 crore in the previous year. Net loss after tax
is lower at Rs.185.66 crore as compared to net loss after tax of
Rs.1,414.09 crore in the previous year. Though the volumes and
performance improved compared to previous year, the costs could not be
recovered fully as recessionary trends continue to persist in Europe
and the USA.
On consolidated basis, the sale is lower at Rs.17,879.13 crore as
against Rs.20,619.66 crore in the previous year. Net loss after tax,
share in associate''s profit and minority interest is Rs. 1,323.97 crore
as compared to loss of Rs. 982.56 crore in the previous year. In the
previous year, sale of Hansen stake contributed profit of Rs. 211.89
crore while in the current year provision towards diminution in
investment in Hansen resulted into increase in loss by Rs. 216.00
crore.
3. DIVIDEND
In view of losses incurred during the financial year 2010-11, the Board
of Directors does not recommend any dividend for the year under review.
4. CAPITAL
The movement in Authorised Share Capital and Paid-up Share Capital
during the year under review is given as under:
Changes in Authorised Share Capital
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company was increased from
Rs.445,00,00,000/- to Rs.700,00,00,000/- by creation of 127,50,00,000
equity shares of Rs.2/- each.
Changes in Paid-up Share Capital
The Company allotted 8,000 equity shares of Rs.2/- each at a premium of
Rs.49/- per equity share i.e. at an issue price of Rs.51/- per share
pursuant to exercise of stock options by the eligible employees under
the Employee Stock Option Plan-2005.
Further, the Company allotted 18,86,33,322 equity shares of Rs.2/- each
at a premium of Rs.61/- per equity share i.e. at an issue price of
Rs.63/- per equity share on rights basis to the existing equity
shareholders of the Company in the ratio of 2 equity shares for every
15 fully paid-up equity shares held by the existing equity shareholders
on the record date i.e. June 10, 2010 in terms of Letter of Offer dated
May 31, 2010.
Further, in terms of the Shareholders'' Agreement and Share Subscription
Agreement inter alia entered into between the Company and IDFC Private
Equity Fund III (IDFCPE), the Company allotted 3,19,92,582 equity
shares of Rs.2/- each to IDFCPE on November 16, 2010 at a premium of
Rs.58/- per equity share i.e. at an issue price of Rs.60/- per share
for a consideration other than cash i.e. as purchase consideration for
purchase of 4,12,54,125 equity shares of Rs.10/- each held by the said
IDFCPE in SE Forge Limited, a subsidiary of the Company.
As on date, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company is
Rs.700,00,00,000/- divided into 350,00,00,000 equity shares of Rs.2/-
each and the paid-up capital of the Company is Rs.355,47,31,294/-
divided into 177,73,65,647 equity shares of Rs.2/- each.
Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs)
In May 2010, the Company successfully concluded a consent solicitation
exercise on the existing five series of bonds (FCCBs). The bondholders
of all the five series were asked to vote on an extraordinary
resolution for removal of financial covenants on the USD 300 Million
and USD 200 Million bonds and waiver of any prior breaches. As a part
of this exercise, the Company paid; an aggregate incentive fee of USD
6,019,220.00 across all existing five series of bonds.
Further, as an incentive to the above waiver and to enhance the chances
of conversion of the USD 300 Million and the USD 200 Million bonds the
Company reduced the conversion price of the USD 300 Million bonds from
Rs.359.68 per equity share to Rs.97.26 per equity share and the USD 200
Million bonds from Rs.371.55 per equity share to Rs.97.26 per equity
share and amended the fixed exchange rates on these bonds to 1 USD =
Rs.44.6000.
The shares to be allotted on such conversion of the USD 300 Million
bonds and USD 200 Million bonds will aggregate to 7.90% of the
post-conversion equity base of the Company based on the equity base of
March 31, 2011.
The entire exercise was carried out in accordance with the Ministry of
Finance press release dated February 15, 2010 and March 15, 2010 and as
per the approval of Reserve Bank of India.
The total FCCBs outstanding on the books of the Company is USD
47,90,39,000 as at March 31, 2011.
Post March 31, 2011, Company issued USD 175 Million, 5% Foreign
Currency Convertible bonds at par. The Bonds are convertible at any
time on and after May 23, 2011 up to the close of business on April 6,
2016 by holders of the Bonds into fully paid equity shares with full
voting rights with a par value of Rs.2/- each of the Company at an
initial conversion price of Rs.54.01 per share with a fixed rate of
exchange on conversion of Rs.44.5875 to US.00
5. PARTICULARS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT,
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information as required under 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 has been provided which forms part
of the Directors'' Report.
6. SUBSIDIARIES & CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As on March 31, 2011, the Company has 79 subsidiaries, a list of which
is given in the notes to the accounts.
I. UPDATES ON SUBSIDIARIES
Companies which became subsidiaries during the year under review
Suzlon Wind Energy South Africa PTY Ltd., Suzlon Energy Australia
CYMWFD Pty. Ltd., Sure Power LLC, Renewable Energy Contractors
Australia Pty. Ltd., REpower Systems Polska Sp.zo.o, REpower Systems
Scandinavia AB, REpower Portugal - Sistemas Eolicos, S.A., Ventipower
S.A. and RiaBlades S.A. became step down subsidiaries of the Company.
Companies which ceased to be subsidiaries during the year under review
Windpark Meckel/Gilzem GmbH & Co KG ceased to be subsidiary of the
Company and Sister – sistemas e Technologia de Energias renovaveis Lda
was liquidated.
Changes during the year under review
The name of Einundzwanzigste Vittorio Verwaltungs GmbH was changed to
REpower Systems GmbH.
Updates on REpower
The Company through AE-Rotor Holding BV, The Netherlands (''AERH''), a
step down wholly owned subsidiary of the Company acquired an additional
4.86% voting power of REpower Systems SE (''REpower''). AERH directly and
indirectly holds 95.16% of the registered share capital of REpower.
Under the German Stock Corporation Act, a shareholding of 95% in a
German stock corporation enables the majority shareholder to initiate
squeeze-out proceedings in respect of minority shareholders. The
Company, through AERH, had provided a notice to the Executive Board of
REpower requesting the conduct of a squeeze-out proceeding. Accordingly
squeeze-out proceeding has been initiated in accordance with German
Regulations. A successful completion of the squeeze-out proceedings
will result in REpower becoming a step-down wholly owned subsidiary of
the Company. Further, AERH has informed the Executive Board of REpower
that it has set the cash compensation for the transfer of the shares
from the minority shareholders of REpower to AERH at EUR 142.77 per
no-par value share in compliance with the provisions of the German
Stock Corporation Act. A resolution on the squeeze-out is proposed to
be passed at the annual general meeting of REpower, which is scheduled
to take place on September 21, 2011.
Updates on Hansen
The Company presently holds 26.06% in Hansen Transmissions
International NV (''Hansen''). Post March 31, 2011, AERH has signed an
irrevocable undertaking in favour of ZF Friedrichshafen AG (''ZF'') to
sell its entire equity interest in Hansen i.e. 26.06% pursuant to cash
offer to be made by ZF International BV (ZF Bidco), a wholly owned
subsidiary of ZF, for the entire issued and to be issued share capital
of Hansen at 66 pence per ordinary share which will aggregate to 115
million GBP (USD 187 million). AERH''s obligation to accept the Offer
under the Irrevocable Undertaking will lapse in certain circumstances,
including if a firm intention to make an offer for Hansen''s shares is
made by a third party for a consideration that is at least 12.5 per
cent higher than consideration offered under the Offer or if the Offer
lapses or is withdrawn.
Updates on Amalgamation and Demerger
During the year under review, a Petition under Section 391 to 394 read
with Section 78 and 100 to 103 of the Companies Act, 1956 has been
filed by the Company, Suzlon Towers And Structures Limited (STSL) and
Suzlon Gujarat Wind Park Limited (SGWPL) with the Honourable High Court
of Gujarat at Ahmedabad and by Suzlon Infrastructure Services Limited
(SISL) and Suzlon Engitech Limited (SENL) with the Honourable High
Court of Judicature at Bombay for sanctioning the Composite Scheme of
Arrangement and Restructuring (De-merger and Amalgamation) between
STSL, SISL, SGWPL, SENL, the wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company
and the Company (SEL) for De-merger and Transfer of Power Generation
Division of STSL to SENL, De-merger of Project Execution Division of
SISL to SGWPL, Amalgamation of STSL (after the above referred de-
merger) with the Company and Amalgamation of SISL (after the above
referred de-merger) with the Company. The Appointed Date fixed for the
purpose is April 1, 2010.
The benefits that would be derived from Amalgamation and Demerger are
as under:
a. Benefits of Demerger to the Resulting Companies i.e. SENL and SGWPL
i. Power Generation business requires separate and different skills
altogether and hence demerging it into SENL will help to run it more
efficiently.
ii. Project Execution is part of infrastructure building in which
SGWPL is currently engaged into. The business of erection and
commissioning presently undertaken by SISL, primarily in nature of
infrastructure development, requires different skills and approach to
the business for which the company has to select and train its
employees to achieve high performance standards so as to meet the
standards of its large and reputed competitors in the infrastructure
space. With the proposed demerger and transfer of the said division,
SGWPL would be better placed to scale up its skills in the
infrastructure business and able to hire best talent available in the
industry.
iii. De-merger would help in better evaluation of performance of this
business.
b. Benefits of Amalgamation to the Transferee Company i.e. SEL
i. Tower Business:
- The Tower business requires scaling up in view of the increased
domestic market and needs focused efforts to bring the cost down on a
continuous basis with equal emphasis on the quality side as well.
Synergies of Supply Chain Management can be derived by bringing the
Tower business into SEL.
- Better and efficient material management along with stores management
can be achieved, ensuring on time delivery in full.
- Quick and more responsive product improvement and R&D on tower can be
made possible through well established and more resourceful set up of
SEL. Better compatibility of tower with each version of nacelle and
better use of design and technical core competence of SEL would be the
key benefits accruing as a result of this merger;
- Better negotiating powers resulting into competitive sourcing of
materials and services through more active support of well established
Supply Chain Management Team of SEL.
ii. Operation and Maintenance Business
- Customers will get more comfort and surety of after sales services
for 20 years post commissioning, which is becoming a key factor to get
more business.
- Existing customers would feel more convinced from the fact that the
equipment supplier itself is taking care of the OMS part. Long term
visibility will be provided to large customers by providing OMS
services through equipment supplier (SEL) only and thereby improving
chances of availing more business from Utilities, Multi National
Companies and other big corporate customers.
- Availability of critical components from third party gets guaranteed
for OMS.
- With Indian business profile picking up and with the changing
scenario, customers expect OMS Service provider to have a stronger
Balance Sheet. SEL is better placed than SISL.
- Regular and online feedback from OMS Team provides enormous help in
improving and upgrading the overall quality of its equipments, which
would be possible with this amalgamation.
- Better working capital management through maintenance of common stock
of spares for OMS as well as for regular production and also better
Machine Availability of WTGs resulting into higher customer
satisfaction.
iii. The proposed amalgamation will enhance the bargaining power
resulting in cost optimization through economical procurements from
common vendors and suppliers.
iv. The proposed arrangement will consolidate the business activity of
all the companies, thereby resulting into time, transactions and cost
optimization and improvisation of overall operational efficiency and
quality.
v. The proposed arrangement shall improve the efficiency in cash
management, organizational capability from pooling of human capital
having skill, talents and vast experience and thereby increase in
competitiveness in the industry.
vi. The proposed arrangement will create enhanced value for
shareholders and allow a focused strategy in operations, which would be
in the best interest of all its shareholders, creditors and all persons
connected with the companies.
II. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In terms of Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the
General Circular No.2/2011 dated February 8, 2011 issued by the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, general exemption
has been provided to companies from compliance of the provisions of
Section 212(1) of the Companies Act, 1956 subject to compliance with
conditions as referred to in the said General Circular No.2/2011 dated
February 8, 2011. The Board of Directors of the Company, accordingly,
has given its consent for not attaching the balance-sheet of the
subsidiaries and accordingly, the balance sheet, profit and loss
account and other documents of the subsidiary companies are not being
attached with the balance sheet of the Company. However, some key
information of the subsidiary companies as required to be provided in
terms of the said circular, is disclosed under Section 212 Report
forming part of this Annual Report.
The annual accounts of the subsidiary companies and the related
detailed information will be made available to any member of the
Company / its subsidiaries who may be interested in obtaining the same.
The annual accounts of the subsidiary companies will also be kept for
inspection by any member at the Company''s Registered Office and
Corporate Office and that of the respective subsidiary companies.
The Annual Report of the Company contains the consolidated audited
financial statements prepared pursuant to Clause 41 of the listing
agreement entered into with the stock exchanges and prepared in
accordance with the accounting standards prescribed by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
7. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
In terms of the provisions of section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as
amended, the names and other particulars of the employees are required
to be set out in the Directors'' Report. However, as per the provisions
of section 219(1)(b)(iv) of the said Act, the Annual Report excluding
the aforesaid information is being sent to all the members of the
Company and others entitled thereto. Any member interested in obtaining
such particulars may write to the Company Secretary at the registered
office of the Company.
8. DIRECTORS
Mr. Girish R.Tanti and Mr. Ajay Relan, the Directors of the Company
retire by rotation at the ensuing 16th Annual General Meeting and being
eligible offer themselves for re-appointment. Mr. Vinod R.Tanti had
been appointed as an Additional Director and Wholetime Director
designated as Executive Director of the Company with effect from
November 1, 2010. Ms. Mythili Balasubramanian, a nominee of IDBI Bank
Limited and Mr. Rajiv Ranjan Jha, a nominee of Power Finance
Corporation Limited were appointed as Additional Directors of the
Company with effect from November 1, 2010 and April 28, 2011
respectively. In terms of Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956, Mr.
Vinod R.Tanti, Ms. Mythili Balasubramanian and Mr. Rajiv Ranjan Jha
hold office up to the ensuing 16th Annual General Meeting of the
Company and being eligible offer themselves for appointment as the
Directors of the Company.
The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on February
4, 2011 has reappointed Mr. Tulsi R.Tanti as a Managing Director and
Mr. Girish R.Tanti as a Wholetime Director designated as Executive
Director of the Company without remuneration for a further period of
three years with effect from April 1, 2011.
Post March 31, 2011, Mr. Pradip Kumar Khaitan, the Non-Executive
Director resigned from the directorship of the Company with effect from
April 28, 2011. The Board expresses its appreciation for the valuable
service rendered and matured advice provided by him during his
association with the Company. Mr. Girish R.Tanti ceased to be the
Executive Director of the Company with effect from July 30, 2011,
however continues as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of the
Company. The Board expresses its appreciation for the valuable service
rendered and matured advice provided by him during his association with
the Company as an Executive Director.
Further in terms of approval of the Remuneration Committee and the
Board of Directors at their respective meetings held on July 30, 2011,
it has been decided to pay remuneration to Mr. Tulsi R.Tanti, Managing
Director and Mr. Vinod R.Tanti, Executive Director and accordingly
approval of members is being sought for ratification and appointment of
Mr. Tulsi R.Tanti as Managing Director and Mr. Vinod R.Tanti as
Executive Director at the ensuing 16th Annual General Meeting of the
Company.
The details of Mr. Girish R.Tanti, Mr. Ajay Relan, Ms. Mythili
Balasubramanian, Mr. Rajiv Ranjan Jha, Mr. Tulsi R.Tanti and Mr. Vinod
R.Tanti, the Directors as required to be given in terms of Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement have been provided under Profile of Directors
seeking appointment / reappointment forming part of Notice convening
the ensuing 16th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
9. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the directors
confirm to the best of their knowledge and belief that:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed and that there are no material
departures;
b. the directors had selected such accounting policies and 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 as at March 31, 2011 and of the loss of the Company for
the year ended on that date;
c. the directors had taken proper and sufficient care 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
d. the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
10. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company did not accept any deposits
within the meaning of the provisions of Section 58A of the Companies
Act, 1956.
11. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report on the operations and
financial position of the Company has been provided forming part of the
Directors'' Report.
12. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As required by Clause 49 (VI) of the listing agreement entered into by
the Company with the stock exchanges, a detailed report on corporate
governance is provided which forms part of the Directors'' Report. The
Company is in compliance with the requirements and disclosures that
have to be made in this regard. The auditors'' certificate on compliance
with corporate governance requirements by the Company is attached to
the Corporate Governance Report and forms part of the Directors''
Report.
13. EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLANS (ESOPs)
As required under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employee
Stock Option Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines,
1999, the information pertaining to various Employee Stock Option Plans
(ESOPs) of the Company has been provided which forms part of the
Directors'' Report.
14. GROUP
Pursuant to intimation from the Promoters, the name of the Promoters
and entities comprising the ''group'' as defined under the Monopolies and
Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act, 1969 have been provided which
forms part of the Directors'' Report.
15. AUDITORS AND AUDITORS'' OBSERVATIONS
I. AUDITORS
M/s. SNK & Co., Chartered Accountants, Pune, (Firm Registration
No.109176W) and M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Pune,
(Firm Registration No.301003E) the joint statutory auditors of the
Company hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing 16th Annual
General Meeting of the Company. Both the statutory auditors have
confirmed their eligibility and willingness to accept office, if
reappointed.
II. AUDITORS'' OBSERVATIONS AND MANAGEMENT''S RESPONSE TO AUDITORS''
OBSERVATIONS
The Directors refer to the qualification and Matter of Emphasis in the
Auditor''s Report and as required by section 217(3) of the Companies
Act, 1956, provide their explanation as under:
Qualification:
Note 3 of Schedule P of standalone financial statements and Note 5 of
Schedule P of consolidated financial statements regarding recognition
of deferred tax asset aggregating Rs.55.64 crore. Auditors are of the
opinion that recognition of deferred tax asset does not satisfy the
conditions of virtual certainty prescribed under Accounting Standard –
22, Accounting for Taxes on Income as notified by the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and have expressed
qualified opinion.
Management response:
The Company has brought forward losses which can be set off against tax
liabilities which would arise on its'' future profits and also available
for set off against profits of subsidiaries getting amalgamated with
the Company post implementation of the Composite Scheme of Arrangement
and Restructuring (De-merger and Amalgamation). The Company believes
that profitability in first quarter of next financial year and healthy
order book in hands of the Company and the current advanced stage of
the said Scheme satisfy the conditions of virtual certainty prescribed
under Accounting Standard – 22 for recognition of deferred tax assets.
Matter of Emphasis:
Note 4 of Schedule P of standalone financial statements and Note 7 of
Schedule P of consolidated financial statements regarding non provision
of proportionate premium on redemption of foreign currency convertible
bonds amounting to Rs.579.21 crore in securities premium as the
ultimate outcome of the matter cannot presently be ascertained.
Management response:
In the opinion of the management, redemption of foreign currency
convertible bonds is contingent in nature and the likelihood of the
same cannot presently be ascertained. Accordingly no provision for any
liability has been made in the financial statements and the
proportionate premium has been shown as a contingent liability.
Further, the Company has adequate securities premium to absorb the
proportionate premium on redemption as at March 31, 2011, in case the
contingency materialises.
Matter of Emphasis:
Note 6 of Schedule P of consolidated financial statements regarding non
provision of Infrastructure Development Charges (''IDC'') aggregating
Rs.64.80 crore.
Management response:
The Indian Wind Energy Association (''InWEA'') of which the Company is a
member has filed a civil appeal in the Supreme Court against an order
of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity in regard to levy of IDC by
Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board. The matter is pending the hearing
of the Supreme Court. The Company has obtained a legal opinion which
states that InWEA (and consequently the Company) has a strong case and
accordingly the Company has shown it as a contingent liability.
16. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the
co-operation and support received from the government and semi-
government agencies, especially from the Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy (MNRE), Government of India, all state level nodal agencies and
all state electricity boards.
The directors are thankful to all the bankers and financial
institutions for their support to the Company. The Board places on
record its appreciation for continued support provided by the esteemed
customers, suppliers, bankers, financial institutions, consultants,
bond holders and shareholders.
The directors also acknowledge the hard work, dedication and commitment
of the employees. The enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of the
employees have enabled the Company to survive through the tough times
and to show improvements on many fronts enabling it to continue as one
of the leading players in the wind industry and maintain its dominant
position in the domestic markets.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of
Suzlon Energy Limited
Place: Pune Tulsi R.Tanti
Date: July 30, 2011 Chairman & Managing Director
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