The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 41st Annual Report
together with the Audited Statement/ of Accounts for the year ended
31st March, 2011.
Financial Results
The results for the year ended 31st March, 2011 are summarized below:
(Rs. in lacs)
Particulars 2010-11 2009-10
Profit / (Loss)before
Depreciation and tax 1537.00 2311.42
Less: Depreciation 513.60 522.00
Profit / (Loss) before Tax 1023.40 1789.42
Less: Provision for Taxation
Current Tax (MAT) - -
Deferred Tax (15.05) (17.56)
Profit / (Loss) after Tax 1038.45 1806.98
Add/ (Less): Net Adjustments in respect
of earlier years. (24.71) (5.15)
Excess/(short) Provision for tax
in respect of earlier years - 64.67
Balance brought forward from
previous year 455.08 (828.85)
Amount available for
appropriation 1468.82 1037.65
Less: Final Dividend 241.52 241.52
Less: Dividend Tax 39.69 41.05
Less: Transfer to General
Reserve 300.00 300.00
Balance carried forward 887.61 455.08
Operations:
Sales / Income from operations at Rs.23971 lakhs, increased by 9.68% as
compared to the previous years sale of Rs.21855.54 lakhs. Your Company
has recorded profit after tax and prior years adjustments Rs 1013.74
lakhs as against profit of Rs. 1866.50 lakhs in the previous year.
Business Achievements / Developments
- The year witnessed substantial shift in ratio of business activities
from API to Formulation, the latter contributing 43% of the turnover
against 31% in the previous year.
- Within Formulation business domestic trade business increased by 64%
and co-marketing by 56%.
- Your Company continued its philosophy of introduction of new research
based products in various therapeutic segments. We abide by this
philosophy and will continue with same strength in coming years also.
- During the year your Hyderabad manufacturing facility was conferred
with EUGMP accreditation.
Directors Responsibility Statement:
In view of the provisions of Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act,
1956, your Directors state that in preparation of the Annual Accounts
for the year ended 31.03.2011:-
i) The applicable accounting standards have been followed by the
Company.
ii) The accounting policies adopted and applied consistently, in the
opinion of the Directors are reasonable and prudent and gives 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 the year under
review.
iii) Proper and sufficient care was 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.
iv) Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Details of Directors seeking appointment / re-appointment at the 41st
Annual General Meeting pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
Name of the Director Dr. Lazlo Kovacs Mr. Erik Bogsch
Date of Birth 14.02.1944 31.10.1947
Date of appointment 09.08.2008 09.12.2009
Expertise in specific International R & D
functional areas Commerce and Management &
Marketing Manufacturing
Qualifications Ph.D. in Chemical
Economic Science Engineer
List of Companies - -
(Excluding foreign
and private Ltd.
Companies) in
which outside
Directorship
held as on
31st March, 2011
Chairman / Member - -
of the Committees
of the Board of
the Companies on
which he is a
director as on
31st March 2011.
Name of the Director Mr. Hoshang N. Sinor
Date of Birth 05.12.1944
Date of appointment 09.12.2009
Expertise in specific Banking & Finance at Senior Management Level
functional areas
Qualification B.Com LLB
list of Companies 1. 3i Infotech Ltd.
(Excluding foreign 2. ICICI Venture Funds Management Company Ltd
and private Ltd. 3.ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd.
Comapnies) in which 4.CRISIL
outside Directorship 5.Sahara India Financial Corporation Ltd
held as on 6.Tata Capital Ltd.
31st March,2011 7.Tata Motor Finance Ltd.
8.Tata Investments Corporation Ltd.
9.Zorastrian Cooperative Bank Ltd.
10.Tata Capital Financial Services Ltd.
Chairman/Member 1. Chairman
of the Committees Audit Committee:
of the Board of the a. CRISIL
Companies on which he b. Tata Investment Corporation Ltd.
is a director as on c. Zorastrian Cooperative Bank Ltd^
31st March 2011 d. Tata Motor Finance Ltd.
2. Membership
Audit Committee:
a. ICICI Venture Funds Management Company Ltd.
b. ICICI Lombard General/Insurance Company Ltd
c. Sahara India Financial Corporation Ltd.
d. Tata Capital Ltd.
e. Themis Medicare Ltd.
DIVIDEND :
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of 30% (Previous year - 30%)
which will absorb Rs 241.52 lakhs and Rs 39.69 lakhs towards Dividend
tax.
SUBSIDIARIES :
During the year under review a Private Ltd Subsidiary Company in the
name and style of Themis Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd was incorporated on 3rd
November, 2010 and another Public Ltd Subsidiary Company in the name
and style of Artemis Biotech Ltd. was incorporated on 14th January
2011. However there are no business transactions in the subsidiary
Companies till 31st March, 2011.
CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS :
As required by Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, a detailed Report on
Corporate Governance is annexed to this Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE :
As required by Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, a detailed Report on
Corporate Governance is annexed to this Report.
DIRECTORS :
- Shri. Shantilal D. Patel - Chairman Emeritus left for his heavenly
abode on 22nd February, 2011. Shri Shantilal Patel, a pioneer in
Indian Pharmaceuticals Business was the promoter / founder of Themis
Medicare Ltd and was associated with the company right from its
inception. He always guided and supported the management, staff and
workers with his vast experience to grow the business of the Company to
its present level. The Board places on record its sincere appreciation
for the yeomen services rendered by him.
- At the Board Meeting held on 3rd May, 2011, Mrs. Jayshree D. Patel
Whole Time Director requested the board to relieve her from the present
responsibilities, due to personal reasons. The Board, with much
reluctance, agreed to relieve her as a Whole Time Director, however
made a request to her to guide the Company as a Consultant. The Board
places on record the contribution made by Mrs. Jayshree D. Patel
during her tenure as a Whole Time Director.
- In terms of Articles of Association of the Company as well as the
requirements of the Companies Act, 1956, Dr. Laszlo Kovacs, Mr. Erik
Bogsch and Shri Hoshang N. Sinor who retire by rotation at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for
re-appointment.
Members are requested to appoint directors retiring by rotation.
- The Company has made applications to the Central Government for
waiver of excess remuneration paid to Dr. Dinesh Patel (for the year
2008-09 & 2009-10), Mrs. Jayshree D. Patel and Dr. Sachin D. Patel (for
the year 2009-10.) Further for the year under review similar
application is being made for waiver of excess remuneration paid due to
inadequacy of profits.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS: Operational Overview
Themis constantly reviews its product market portfolio with the view to
sustain its growth. The Company has driven fiscal growth by focusing on
the following areas:
- Development of innovative - first-of-a-kind products to establish
itself in India and Globally.
- Establish sound long-term partnerships with Indian and International
companies to expand business.
- Development of a stronger manufacturing infrastructure.
- Creation of a superior Management Information System.
- Up-gradation, Expansion, Modernization of existing manufacturing
facilities.
- Obtaining of international approvals for its plants.
- Establishment of Marketing Divisions as per therapeutic segments.
FIXED DEPOSITS :
During the year your Company accepted Public Deposits in terms of
section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956 and Acceptance of Deposit Rules,
1975. The Company does not have any unpaid deposits as at 31st March,
2011
AUDITORS :
M/s. M. T Ankleshwaria & Co., Chartered Accountants retires at the
conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being
eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. The Members are
requested to appoint the Auditors.
LABOUR :
During the year under review, relations with labour remained as it were
last year.
GENERAL :
Statement giving particulars relating to conservation of energy,
technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo as
required under section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 is annexed.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
Particulars of employees as contemplated under Section 217(2A) of the
Companies Act, 1956 is attached as Annexure I to this report.
AUDITORS REMARKS:
As regards remarks in the Auditors Report, the notes wherever referred
to, are self-explanatory.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Your Directors take this opportunity to thank the Companys Bankers,
Medical Profession, Foreign collaborators and Trade for their continued
co- operation and patronage. The Directors also wish to record their
appreciation to Companys personnel at all levels for their dedication,
commitment and hard work.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
H. N. Sinor
Chairman
Place: MUMBAI.
Dated: 3rd May, 2011
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