Mar 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders,
THE Directors take pleasure in presenting the Sixty Third Annual Report of your Company together with the audited accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2019.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The summary of the financial performance of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2019 as compared to the previous year is as below
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (''Ind AS''). In accordance with the notification issued by Ministry Corporate Affairs, the Company had adopted Ind AS with effect from April 1, 2018.
Consolidated |
Standalone |
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Particulars |
31.03.2019 |
31-03-2018 |
31-03-2019 |
31-03-2018 |
('' in Lakhs) |
('' in Lakhs) |
('' in Lakhs) |
('' in Lakhs) |
|
TOTAL REVENUE |
169,081.74 |
145,933.92 |
158,492.30 |
135,555.03 |
Profit before interest, depreciation & Tax |
20,988.07 |
19,954.36 |
20,498.45 |
18,666.88 |
Less : Interest |
1,125.61 |
1,057.14 |
1,041.73 |
978.13 |
Depreciation |
6,805.39 |
5,779.47 |
6,397.44 |
5,412.75 |
PROFIT BEFORE TAX |
13,057.07 |
13,117.75 |
13,059.28 |
12,276.00 |
Add : Exceptional Items |
1,204.97 |
- |
1,204.97 |
- |
Less Provisions for Taxation |
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Current Income Tax / Mat |
4,252.49 |
4,119.98 |
4,252.49 |
4,119.98 |
Deferred Tax (Credit / charge) |
346.58 |
146.08 |
346.58 |
146.08 |
PROFIT AFTER TAX BEFORE SHARE IN PROFIT OF |
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ASSOCIATE |
9,662.97 |
8,851.69 |
9,665.18 |
8,009.94 |
Add : Share in Profit of Associate |
293.44 |
96.64 |
- |
- |
PROFIT AFTER TAX |
9,956.41 |
8,948.33 |
9,665.18 |
8,009.94 |
PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
On consolidated basis, revenue from operations and other income for the financial year under review were Rs. 1,69,081.74 Lakhs as against Rs. 145,933.92 Lakhs for the previous financial year registering an increase of 15.86%. The profit before tax and exceptional item was Rs.13,057.07 Lakhs and the profit after tax, after share of profit of Associate was Rs. 9,956.41 Lakhs for the financial year under review as against Rs. 13,117.75 Lakhs and Rs. 8,948.33 Lakhs, respectively for the previous financial year.
On standalone basis, revenue from operations and other income for the financial year under review were Rs.158,492.30 lakhs as against Rs. 135,555.03 Lakhs for the previous financial year registering an increase of 16.92%. The profit before tax and exceptional item was Rs.13,059.30 Lakhs and the profit after tax was Rs.
9,665.20 Lakhs for the financial year under review as against Rs. 12,276.00 Lakhs and Rs. 8,009.94 Lakhs, respectively for the previous financial year.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has transferred an amount of '' 9500 Lakhs to the General Reserve out of the amount available for appropriations and the remaining amount of '' 5,989.37 Lakhs has been retained in the Profit and Loss Account.
DIVIDEND
Your Company has a consistent track record of dividend payment. Continuing with this trend, Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs, 5 (50%) per share of Rs, 10/- each on Equity Share Capital of the Company, subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting which includes Dividend Tax results in appropriation of Rs, 1892.25 Lakhs out of profits of the Company for the current year as against Rs, 1703.05 Lakhs in the previous year.
The dividend if approved by the members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, will be paid in compliance with applicable provisions of the Act.
TRANSFER TO INVESTORS EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
The Company sends intimations to all shareholders whose dividends are unclaimed so as to ensure that they receive their rightful dues. Efforts are also made to co-ordinate with the Registrar and Share Transfer Agents to locate the shareholders who have not claimed their dues.
During the financial year 2018-19, the Company has transferred a sum of Rs, 6.2 Lakhs to Investor Education & Protection Fund related to 2010-11, the amount which was due and payable and remained unclaimed and unpaid for a period of seven years. Further, the 1592 number of equity shares pertaining to such unclaimed or unpaid dividend has also been transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 6 of the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016.
The Company has uploaded the details of unpaid and unclaimed amounts lying with the Company as on 30th August, 2018 (date of last Annual General Meeting) on the website of the Company (www.lgb.co.in), as also on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs website.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up share capital of the Company as at 31st March 2019 aggregates to Rs, 31,39,24,160/- comprising of 31,392,416 equity shares of Rs, 10/- each fully paid up.
During the year under review, the Company has issued and allotted 1,56,96,208 equity shares of Rs.10/- each fully paid as bonus shares to the eligible shareholders in the proportion of 1 (one) new equity share of Rs.10/-each for every 1 (one) equity share of Rs.10/- each held in the Company and complied with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Chapter XI of the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2009 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (as amended).
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Detailed composition of the Board and Board Committees namely Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, CSR Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, number of meetings held during the year under review, attendance of each Director and other related details are set out in the Corporate Governance Report which forms a part of this Report.
STATEMENT ON COMPLIANCE OF APPLICABLE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively. The Company has duly complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on the meeting of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2).
DIRECTOR & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Re-appointment of Managing Director
During the year under review, the Board of Directors had approved the variation in terms of appointment of Sri.P.Prabakaran (DIN.01709564) and designated him as the Managing Director of the Company with effect from 1st October, 2018 for the remaining period of his tenure and had obtained the approval of the members by way of passing a special resolution through postal ballot on 21st October, 2018 in accordance with Section 196(4) of the Companies Act, 2013. Further, the Board of Directors had approved the re-appointment of Sri.P.Prabakaran (DIN.01709564) as the Managing Director of the Company for a further period of 5 years with effect from 1st June,
2019 and had obtained the approval of the members by way of passing a special resolution through postal ballot on 21st October, 2018 in accordance with Section 196(4) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Re-appointment of Chairman and Managing Director
The Board of Directors had, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approval of the Audit Committee, has approved the re-appointment of Sri.B.Vijayakumar as Chairman and Managing Director of the Company for a further period of 5 years with effect from January 1, 2020. The terms and conditions of his appointment, including his remuneration, are subject to the approval of the Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Board of Directors recommends the re-appointment of the Chairman and Managing Director.
Appointment of Independent Director
On recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board appointed Smt. Kanchana Manavalan (Din: 07497403) and Sri.G.D.Rajkumar (00197696) as Additional Directors (Independent) with effect from January 31, 2019 & April 29, 2019 respectively with an intention to appoint them as the Independent Directors. The Company has received notice(s) from the Members under Section 160 (1) signifying their intention to propose the candidature of Smt. Kanchana Manavalan and Sri.G.D.Rajkumar for the office of Independent Directors.
The Company has also received declaration from the appointee Directors that they fulfill the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 as well as Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (including statutory re-enactment thereof for the time being in force).
The Board of Directors recommends the appointment of the Independent Directors.
Independent Directors Reappointment
Sri.R.Vidhya Shankar (DIN: 00002498),Sri.V.Govindarajulu (DIN: 00016108) and Sri.P.Shanmugasundaram (DIN: 00119411) were appointed as Independent Directors of the Company pursuant to Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 for the first term of 5 years and will hold office upto August 31, 2019. Considering their knowledge, expertise and experience in their respective fields and the substantial contribution made by these Directors during their tenure as an Independent Director since their appointment, the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Board has recommended the re-appointment of these Directors as Independent Directors on the Board of the Company, to hold office for the second term of five consecutive years commencing from September 01, 2019 upto August 31, 2024 and not liable to retire by rotation. The Company has received declaration from all these
Directors that they continue to fulfill the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 as well as Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (including statutory re-enactment thereof for the time being in force).
In terms of the provisions of Section 160(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has received Notice from a Member signifying his intention to propose the candidature for the reappointment of Sri.V.Govindarajulu, Sri.P.Shanmugasundaram and Sri.R.Vidhya Shankar for the office of Independent Directors.
The Board of Directors recommends the re-appointment of the Independent Directors.
Directors liable to retirement by rotation
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Smt.Rajsri Vijayakumar (DIN: 00018244) & Sri. P.Prabakaran (DIN:01709564), Directors being longest in the office, are liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and being eligible, they have offered themselves for re-appointment. Necessary resolutions for their re-appointment are included in the Notice of AGM for seeking approval of Members. The Board of Directors recommend their re-appointment for your approval.
CESSATION
Dr.T.Balaji, Independent Director of the Company resigned with effect from October 31, 2018, due to Inter-locking provisions in terms of amended Regulation 16 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Sri.P.Balasubramanian, Independent Director of the Company resigned with effect from January 31, 2019, due to age factor. The Board places on record its appreciation for the invaluable contributions made by them during their tenure as Independent Directors of the Company.
Other than the above, there were no change in the Board of Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Based on the confirmation / disclosures received from the Directors and on evaluation of the relationships disclosed, the following Non-Executive Directors are Independent:
Smt.Kanchana Manavalan, Sri.G.D.Rajkumar, Sri.V. Govindarajulu , Sri. P. Shanmugasundaram, and Sri. R. Vidhya Shankar
DIRECTORSâ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended on 31st March, 2019, the Board of Directors hereby confirms that,
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures;
(b) that such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and the Directors 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;
(c) proper and sufficient care was taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the annual accounts of the Company have been prepared on a going concern basis;
(e) internal financial controls have been laid down to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
(f) proper system have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations 2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Directors individually and the Committees of the Board.
A structured questionnaire was prepared after taking into consideration inputs received from Directors, covering aspects of the Board''s functioning such as adequacy of the Composition of the Board and its Committees, execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance.
A separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of the Individual Directors including the Chairman of the Board. The Directors'' performance was evaluated on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution in safeguarding the interest of the Company etc.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board. Further the performance evaluation of the Chairman and Non Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMMES
In compliance with the requirements of the Listing Regulations, the Company has put in place a familiarization programme for the Independent Directors to familiarize them with their roles, rights and responsibilities as Independent Directors, the working of the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model and so on. The same is also available on the Company website at www.lgb.co.in.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and in terms of Regulation 19(4) of the SEBI Listing Regulations has formulated a policy on Nomination and Remuneration for its Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and senior management which inter-alia provides the diversity of the Board and provides the mechanism for performance evolution of the Directors and the said policy have been outlined in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92 (3) of the Act and Rule 12 (1) of The Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the extract of Annual Return in Form MGT-9 is annexed to this Report as âAnnexure - Aâ.
AUDITORS
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. Suri & Co is the statutory auditor of the Company. Its report is a part of the Annual Report. Shareholders of the Company have approved appointment of M/s. Suri & Co as the statutory auditor of the Company for five years,
i.e. from the conclusion of the 61st Annual General Meeting held on August 30, 2018 until the conclusion of the 66th Annual General Meeting. Consequent to the amendments to Companies Act, 2013, ratification of appointment of the statutory auditor at every Annual General Meeting is no longer required.
The Auditorsâ Report for the financial year 31.03.2019 does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
COST AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with notifications/ circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs from time to time and as per the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors at their meeting dated April 29, 2019 appointed Dr. G.L. Sankaran, Cost Accountant, as Cost Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2019-2020. The Cost Audit Report for the financial year 2018-2019 will be filed within the period stipulated under Companies Act, 2013.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 the Company has appointed Mr. M.D. Selvaraj of M/s. MDS & Associates, Company Secretaries as Secretarial Auditor to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2019.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2019 in Form No. MR-3 is annexed to this Report as âAnnexure Bâ.
With respect to the observation made by the Secretarial Auditor in his Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2019, your Directors wish to state that the Company has made requisite disclosure in respect of creation of pledge on 16,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each under Regulation 31(1) of SEBI (Substantial acquisition of shares and takeovers) Regulations,2011 on 25th January 2019 which was within the stipulated time and the disclosure in the prescribed Form C has not been made separately on the presumption that "pledge" is not construed as "Disposal". However, the disclosure in the prescribed Form C pursuant to Regulation 7(2) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations,2015 will be submitted to the Stock Exchange.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS BY COMPANY
During the financial year ended March 31, 2019 no Loan under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 was given by the Company. In respect of investment, loan, guarantee given in earlier years please refer notes to standalone financial statements.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Details of the transactions with Related Parties are provided in the accompanying financial statements. There were no transactions during the year which would require to be reported in Form AOC.2.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN MARCH 31, 2019 AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between March 31, 2019 and the date of the report, other than those disclosed in this report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule, 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as âAnnexure - Câ.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Board of Directors of the Company has formulated a Risk Management Policy which aims at enhancing
Shareholderâs value and providing an optimum risk-reward trade off. The risk management approach is based on the clear understanding of the variety of risks that the organization faces, disciplined risk monitoring and measurement and continuous risk assessment and mitigation reserves.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year are set out in âAnnexure - Dâ of this report in the format prescribed in the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
For other details regarding the CSR Committee, please refer to the corporate governance report, which forms part of this report. The policy is available on the website of the Company http://www.lgb.co.in/pdf/ corporate social- responsibility-policy.pdf.
FIXED DEPOSITS
As at 31st March, 2019, fixed deposits accepted by the Company from public and shareholders aggregated to '' 3868.74 Lakhs, which are within the limits prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed there under.
With the notification of applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 governing deposits, with effect from 1st April, 2014, approval of shareholders was obtained by way of Special Resolution for inviting/ accepting/ renewing deposits.
The provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 also mandate that any Company inviting/ accepting/ renewing deposits is required to obtain Credit Rating from a recognized credit rating agency. Your Company has obtained a credit rating âMAA-â for its fixed deposit from ICRA.
The details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the 2013 Act are given here under:
Rs, In Lakhs
Accepted during the year |
307.76 |
|
Remained unpaid or unclaimed as at the end of the year |
Nil |
|
Whether there has been any default in repayment of deposits or payment of interest thereon during the year and if so, number of such cases and the total amount involved |
Nil |
|
a) |
At the beginning of the year |
3868.74 |
b) |
Maximum during the year |
3989.04 |
c) |
At the end of the year |
1727.10 |
The details of deposits which are not in compliance with the requirements of Chapter V of the Act |
NA |
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL.
No Significant and Material orders have been passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal which can have an impact on the going concern status and the Companyâs operations in future
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company has implemented and evaluated the Internal Financial Controls which provide a reasonable assurance in respect of providing financial and operational information, complying with applicable statutes and policies, safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection of frauds, accuracy and completeness of accounting records.
The Directors and Management confirm that the Internal Financial Controls (IFC) are adequate with respect to the operations of the Company. A report of Auditors pursuant to Section 143(3) (i) of the Companies Act, 2013 certifying the adequacy of Internal Financial Controls is annexed with the Auditors report.
DETAILS PURSUANT TO SECTION 197(12) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Details pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 form part of this Report and are annexed herewith as âAnnexure - Eâ
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
Your Company has established adequate internal control procedures, commensurate with the nature of its business and size of its operations. The Company maintains all its records in SAP System and the work flow and approvals are routed through SAP.
The Company has appointed Internal Auditors to observe the Internal Controls, whether the work flow of organization is being done through the approved policies of the Company. In every Quarter during the approval of Financial Statements, Internal Auditors will present the Internal Audit Report and Management Comments on the Internal Audit observations;
The Board of Directors of the Company have adopted various policies like Related Party Transactions Policy, Whistle Blower Policy, Policy to determine Material Subsidiaries and such other procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business for safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, JOINT VENTURE AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The Company has three subsidiaries viz., LGB USA INC,. (Direct Overseas Subsidiary), GFM Acquisition LLC and GFM LLC (Step down overseas subsidiaries) in USA. There is One Associate Company Viz., M/s. Renold Chain India Private Limited within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act").
Statement containing salient features of financial statements of subsidiaries pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act) read with Rule 5 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014 is annexed to this Report as âAnnexure Fâ in the prescribed Form AOC-I.
As per the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has placed separate audited accounts of its subsidiaries on its website www.lgb.co.in and copy of separate audited financial statements of its subsidiaries will be provided to the shareholders at their request.
The Company has laid down policy on Material subsidiary and the same is placed on the website http:// www.lgb.co.in/pdf/policy-on-material-subsidiaries.pdf
None of the subsidiaries are material subsidiary as per the provisions of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
ASSOCIATE COMPANY
Your Company has a 25:75 investment agreement with M/s. Renold Holding PLC, United Kingdom under the name of M/s. Renold Chain India Private Limited. This Associate Company is created with an objective to use advanced technology and know-how for production of Industrial Chains.
In Financial Year 2018-19, JV achieved sales of '' 9822.01 Lakhs (Net of Taxes) against '' 8151 Lakhs (Net of Taxes) in 2017-18. Growth in sales and margin improvement has resulted in net profit of ''1254.97 Lakhs as against net profit of '' 613 Lakhs in 2017-18.
NAMES OF COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR
During the financial year ended March 31, 2019, no entity has become or ceased to be the subsidiary, joint venture or associate of the Company.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year ended 31st March, 2019.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
As per requirements of Listing Regulations, a detailed review of the developments in the industry, performance of the Company, opportunities and risks, internal control systems, outlook etc. of the Company is given under the head Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Your Company has complied with the Corporate Governance norms as stipulated under the Listing Regulations. A detailed report on Corporate Governance forms part of this Annual Report. A certificate from Practising Company Secretary confirming compliance of the Corporate Governance requirements by the Company is attached to the Report on Corporate Governance.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Audit Committee of the Company meets the requirements of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015. The details of the composition of the Audit Committee as required under the provisions of Section 177(8) of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this annual report. During the year under review, the Board has accepted all the recommendations of the Audit Committee.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has established a Whistle Blower Policy for Directors and employees to report their genuine concern. The details of the same is explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES
The Companyâs equity shares continue to be listed at National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited. We confirm that the Listing fee for the financial year
2019-2020 has been paid to them.
HUMAN RESOURCE
Your Company Firmly believes that employees are its most valued resource and their efficiency plays a key role in achieving defined goals and building a competitive work environment. Many initiatives have been taken to support business through organizational efficiency, process change support and various employee engagement programmes which has helped the Organization achieve higher productivity levels. In its pursuit to attract, retain and develop best available talents, several programmes are regularly conducted at various levels across the Company. Employee relations continued to be cordial and harmonious across all levels and at all the units of the Company.
POLICY ON PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
The Company has an Internal Compliant Committee as required to be formed under Section 4 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and rules made there under which were notified on 9 December 2013.
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the workplace and has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and Redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules there under.
During the financial year 2018-19, the committee submitted itâs Annual Report as prescribed in the said Act and there was no complaint as regards of sexual harassment received by the Committee during the year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors take this opportunity to place on record their appreciation to all the Stakeholders of the Company, viz., customers, investors, banks, regulators, suppliers and other business associates for the support received from them during the year under review. The Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of gratitude and appreciation to all the employees for their commitment and contribution towards achieving the goals of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
B. VIJAYAKUMAR P. PRABAKARAN
Coimbatore Chairman and Managing Director Managing Director
29.04.2019 DIN: 00015583 DIN : 01709564
Mar 31, 2018
DIRECTORSâ REPORT
Dear Shareholders,
The Directors take pleasure in presenting the Sixty Second Annual Report of your Company together with the audited accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2018.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The summary of the financial performance of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2018 as compared to the previous year is as below
Consolidated |
Standalone* |
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Particulars |
31.03.2018 |
31-03-2017 |
31-03-2018 |
31-03-2017 |
(Rs, in Lakhs) |
(Rs, in Lakhs) |
(Rs, in Lakhs) |
(Rs, in Lakhs) |
|
TOTAL REVENUE |
145,933.92 |
140,287.38 |
135,555.03 |
128,720.80 |
Profit before interest, depreciation & Tax |
19,954.36 |
16,933.14 |
18,666.88 |
15,293.66 |
Less : Interest |
1,057.14 |
1,449.93 |
978.13 |
1,310.79 |
Depreciation |
5,779.47 |
5,282.04 |
5,412.75 |
4,935.86 |
PROFIT BEFORE TAX |
13,117.75 |
10,201.17 |
12,276.00 |
9,047.01 |
Add : Exceptional Items |
- |
131.33 |
- |
131.33 |
Less Provisions for Taxation |
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Current Income Tax / Mat |
4,119.98 |
3,212.43 |
4,119.98 |
2,870.50 |
Deferred Tax (Credit / charge) |
146.08 |
(294.91) |
146.08 |
(297.50) |
PROFIT AFTERTAX BEFORE SHARE IN PROFIT OF |
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ASSOCIATE |
8,851.69 |
7 ,520.23 |
8,009.94 |
6,605.34 |
Add : Share in Profit of Associate |
96.64 |
105.25 |
- |
- |
PROFIT AFTER TAX |
8,948.33 |
7,625.48 |
8,009.94 |
6,605.34 |
4 Effective date 27.07.2018, the Company completed the merger of M/s. B.C.W. VTech India (P) Limited. Financial Year2017 has been restated considering the said merger. The appointed date of merger was April 1, 2017.
INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (IND AS)
The Company had adopted Ind AS with effect from 1st April, 2017 pursuant to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs notification dated 16th February, 2015 notifying the Companies (Indian Accounting Standard) Rules, 2015. Accordingly, the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2018 of the Company and its subsidiary were prepared with comparative data, in compliance with Ind AS.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALS
During the year under review, your Companyâs consolidated total revenue stood atRs, 145,933.92 Lakhs as compared to Rs, 140,287.38 Lakhs for the previous year, representing an increase of 4.02%; profit before exceptional and extraordinary items and tax stood at Rs, 13,117.75 Lakhs for the year under review as compared to Rs, 10,201.17 Lakhs for the previous year, profit after tax after share of Profit of Associate stood at Rs, 8,948.33
Lakhs as compared to Rs, 7,625.48 Lakhs for the previous year.
STANDALONE FINANCIALS
During the year under review, the Total Revenue stood at Rs, 135,555.03 Lakhs as compared to Rs, 128,720.80 Lakhs for the previous year, profit before exceptional and extraordinary items and tax stood at Rs, 12,276.00 Lakhs for the year under review as compared to Rs, 9,047.01 Lakhs for the previous year, profit for the year stood at Rs, 8,009.94 Lakhs as compared to Rs, 6,605.34 Lakhs for the previous year.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has transferred an amount of Rs, 7500 Lakhs to the General Reserve out of the amount available for appropriations and the remaining amount of Rs, 7,527.24 Lakhs has been retained in the Profit and Loss Account.
DIVIDEND
Your Company has a consistent track record of dividend payment. Continuing with this trend, Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs, 4.50 (45%) per share of Rs, 10/- each on Equity Share Capital of the Company which includes the bonus shares allotted, subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting which would result in appropriation of Rs, 1413.00 Lakhs out of profits of the Company for the current year as against Rs, 1099.00 Lakhs in the previous year.
The dividend if approved by the members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, will be paid in compliance with applicable regulations.
TRANSFER TO INVESTORS EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
The Company sends intimations to all shareholders whose dividends are unclaimed so as to ensure that they receive their rightful dues. Efforts are also made to co-ordinate with the Registrar and Share Transfer Agents to locate the shareholders who have not claimed their dues.
During the financial year 2017-18, the Company has transferred a sum of Rs,4.44 Lakhs to Investor Education & Protection Fund, the amount which was due and payable and remained unclaimed and unpaid for a period of seven years. Despite the reminder letters sent to each shareholder, the amount remained unclaimed and the same was transferred.
The Company has uploaded the details of unpaid and unclaimed amounts lying with the Company as on 27th July, 2017 (date of last Annual General Meeting) on the website of the Company (www.lgb.co.in), as also on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs website.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up share capital of the Company as at 31st March 2018 aggregates to Rs, 15,69,62,080/- comprising of 15,696,208 equity shares ofRs, 10/- each fully paid up.
BONUS ISSUE.
The Company has issued 15,696,208 fully paid up Equity Shares of Rs, 10/- each as Bonus Shares in the ratio of 1:1 to the shareholders of the Company as on June 16, 2018 by capitalizing a sum of Rs, 156,962,080/- out of the
Securities Premium Account and General Reserve account of the Company.
AMALGAMATION / MERGER
The Hon,ble National Company Law Tribunal, Chennai Bench (NCLT) vide its order dated July 13, 2018 sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of M/s. BCW VTech India Private Limited with the Company with effect from the appointed date April 1, 2017. The said order was filed with the Registrar of Companies, Coimbatore on July 27, 2018, pursuant to which the Scheme has come into effect.
Accordingly, the financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2018 have been presented giving effect to the said Amalgamation.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Detailed composition of the Board and Board Committees namely Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, CSR Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, number of meetings held during the year under review, attendance of each Director and other related details are set out in the Corporate Governance Report which forms a part of this Report.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Our definition of âIndependenceâ of Directors is derived from Regulation 16(b) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the confirmation / disclosures received from the Directors and on evaluation of the relationships disclosed, the following Non-Executive Directors are Independent:
Sri. P. Balasubramarn''an, Sri.V. Govindarajulu Sri. P. Shanmugasundaram, Dr. T. Balaji Sri. R. Vidhya Shankar
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations 2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Directors individually and the Committees of the Board.
A structured questionnaire was prepared after taking into consideration inputs received from Directors, covering aspects of the Boardâs functioning such as adequacy of the Composition of the Board and its Committees, execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance.
A separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of the Individual Directors including the Chairman of the Board. The Directorsâ performance was evaluated on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution in safeguarding the interest of the Company etc.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board. Further the performance evaluation of the Chairman and Non Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMMES
In compliance with the requirements of the Listing Regulations, the Company has put in place a familiarization programme for the Independent Directors to familiarize them with their roles, rights and responsibilities as Independent Directors, the working of the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model and so on. The same is also available on the Company website at www.lgb.co.in.
DIRECTORS RETIREMENT BY ROTATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Sri. V. Rajvirdhan (DIN: 00156787) & Sri. S. Sivakumar (DIN:00016040), Directors being longest in the office, are liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and being eligible have offered themselves for re-appointment. Necessary resolutions for their re-appointment are included in the Notice of AGM for seeking approval of Members. The Directors recommend their re-appointment for your approval.
A brief resume and particulars relating to them are given separately as an annexure to the AGM Notice.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
There were no changes in the Key Managerial Personnel during the year.
DIRECTORSâ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended on 31st March, 2018, the Board of Directors hereby confirms that,
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures;
(b) that such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and the Directors 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;
(c) proper and sufficient care was taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the annual accounts of the Company have been prepared on a going concern basis;
(e) internal financial controls have been laid down to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
(f) proper system have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and in terms of Regulation 19(4) of the SEBI Listing Regulations has formulated a policy on Nomination and Remuneration for its Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and senior management which inter-alia provides the diversity of the Board and provides the mechanism for performance evolution of the Directors and the said policy have been outlined in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92 (3) of the Act and Rule 12 (1)of The Companies (Management and Administration) Rules,
2014, the extract of Annual Return in Form MGT-9 is annexed to this Report as âAnnexure - Aâ.
AUDITORS
STATUTORY AUDITORS
Pursuant to provisions of Section 139 of the Act and Rules there under, M/s. Suri & Co, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 004283S) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five years, to hold office from the conclusion of 61st Annual General Meeting, until the conclusion of 66th Annual General Meeting and confirmed their eligibility and desire to continue as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2018-19.
The Auditorsâ Report for the financial year 2018 does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
COST AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with notifications/ circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs from time to time and as per the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors at their meeting dated 28th April, 2018 appointed Dr. G.L. Sankaran, Cost Accountant, as Cost Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2018-2019. The Cost Audit Report for the financial year 2017-2018 will be filed within the period stipulated under Companies Act, 2013.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 the Company has appointed Mr. M.D. Selvaraj of M/s. MDS & Associates, Company Secretaries as Secretarial Auditor to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2018.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2018 in Form No. MR-3 is annexed to this Report as âAnnexure Bâ.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS BY COMPANY
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2018, no Loan under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 was given by the Company. In respect of investment, loan, guarantee given in earlier years please refer notes to standalone financial statements.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Details of the transactions with Related Parties are provided in the accompanying financial statements. There were no transactions during the year which would require to be reported in FormAOC.2.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN MARCH 31, 2018 AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
Honâble National Company law Tribunal, Chennai Bench vide order dated July 13, 2018 sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of M/s. BCW V tech India Private Limited (Transferor Company) with M/s. L.G. Balakrishnnan & Bros Limited (Tranferee Company) pursuant to which all the assets and liabilities of the transferor Company have been vested with the Company with effect from appointed date ie., April 1, 2017.
Pursuant to the approval of the members by Postal Ballot, the Company has allotted 15,696,208 fully paid equity shares as Bonus Shares in the ratio of 1:1 to the shareholders as on June 16, 2018 and accordingly, the paid up share capital of the Company has been increased toRs, 313,924,160/CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule, 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as âAnnexure - Câ.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Board of Directors of the Company has formulated a Risk Management Policy which aims at enhancing Shareholderâs value and providing an optimum risk-reward trade off. The risk management approach is based on the clear understanding of the variety of risks that the organization faces, disciplined risk monitoring and measurement and continuous risk assessment and mitigation reserves.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year are set out in âAnnexure - Dâ of this report in the format prescribed in the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
For other details regarding the CSR Committee, please refer to the corporate governance report, which forms part of this report. The policy is available on the website of the Company http://www.lgb.co.in/pdf/ corporate social- responsibility-policy.pdf.
FIXED DEPOSITS
As at 31st March, 2018, fixed deposits accepted by the Company from public and shareholders aggregated to Rs, 3868.74 Lakhs, which are within the limits prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed there under.
With the notification of applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 governing deposits, with effect from 1st April, 2014, approval of shareholders was obtained by way of Special Resolution for inviting/ accepting/ renewing deposits.
The provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 also mandate that any Company inviting/ accepting/ renewing deposits is required to obtain Credit Rating from a recognized credit rating agency. Your Company has obtained a credit rating âMAA-â for its fixed deposit from ICRA.
The details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the 2013 Act are given here under:
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL.
No Significant and Material orders have been passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal which can have an impact on the going concern status and the Companyâs operations in future
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company has implemented and evaluated the Internal Financial Controls which provide a reasonable assurance in respect of providing financial and operational information, complying with applicable statutes and policies, safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection of frauds, accuracy and completeness of accounting records.
The Directors and Management confirm that the Internal Financial Controls (IFC) are adequate with respect to the operations of the Company. A report of Auditors pursuant to Section 143(3) (i) of the Companies Act, 2013 certifying the adequacy of Internal Financial Controls is annexed with the Auditors report
DETAILS PURSUANT TO SECTION 197(12) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Details pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and
Accepted during the year |
142.62 |
|
Remained unpaid or unclaimed as at the end of the year |
Nil |
|
Whether there has been any default in repayment of deposits or payment of interest thereon during the year and if so, number of such cases and the total amount involved |
Nil |
|
a) |
At the beginning of the year |
NA |
b) |
Maximum during the year |
NA |
c) |
At the end of the year |
NA |
The details of deposits which are not in compliance with the requirements of Chapter V of the Act |
NA |
Rs, In Lakhs
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 form part of this Report and are annexed herewith as âAnnexure - Eâ
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
Your Company has established adequate internal control procedures, commensurate with the nature of its business and size of its operations. The Company maintains all its records in SAP System and the work flow and approvals are routed through SAP.
The Company has appointed Internal Auditors to observe the Internal Controls, whether the work flow of organization is being done through the approved policies of the Company. In every Quarter during the approval of Financial Statements, Internal Auditors will present the Internal Audit Report and Management Comments on the Internal Audit observations;
The Board of Directors of the Company have adopted various policies like Related Party Transactions Policy, Whistle Blower Policy, Policy to determine Material Subsidiaries and such other procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business for safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, JOINT VENTURE AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The Company has three subsidiaries viz., LGB USA INC,. (Direct Overseas Subsidiary), GFM Acquisition LLC and GFM LLC (Step down overseas subsidiaries) in USA. There is One Associate Company Viz., M/s. Renold Chain India Private Limited within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 (âActâ). On 13.07.2018, Honâable National Company Law Tribunal, Chennai has approved merger of Wholly owned Subsidiary M/s. BCW VTech India Private Ltd with the
Company and it is effective from 27.07.2018.
Statement containing salient features of financial statements of subsidiaries pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act) read with Rule 5 ofThe Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014 is annexed to this Report as âAnnexure Fâ in the prescribed Form AOC-I.
As per the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has placed separate audited accounts of its subsidiaries on its website www.lgb.co.in and copy of separate audited financial statements of its subsidiaries will be provided to the shareholders at their request.
The Company has laid down policy on Material subsidiary and the same is placed on the website http:// www.lgb.co.in/pdf/policy-on-material-subsidiaries.pdf
None of the subsidiaries are material subsidiary as per the provisions of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
ASSOCIATE COMPANY
Your Company has a 25:75 joint venture with M/s. Renold Holding PLC, United Kingdom under the name of M/s. Renold Chain India Private Limited. This Joint Venture Company is created with an objective to use advanced technology and know-how for production of Industrial Chains.
In Financial Year 2017-18, JV achieved sales of Rs, 81.51 Crores (Net of Taxes) against Rs, 77.80 Crores (Net of Taxes) in 2016-17. Growth in sales and margin improvement has resulted in net profit of Rs, 6.13 Crores as against net profit ofRs, 1.99 Crores in 2016-17.
NAMES OF COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES ORASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR
M/s. BCW V Tech India Private Limited the earstwhile wholly owned subsidiary of the Company is no longer in existence due to merger vide order dated 13.07.2018.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year ended 31st March, 2018.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
As per requirements of Listing Regulations, a detailed review of the developments in the industry, performance of the Company, opportunities and risks, internal control systems, outlook etc. of the Company is given under the head Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Your Company has complied with the Corporate Governance norms as stipulated under the Listing Regulations. A detailed report on Corporate Governance forms part of this Annual Report. A certificate from Practising Company Secretary confirming compliance of the Corporate Governance requirements by the Company is attached to the Report on Corporate Governance.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Audit Committee of the Company meets the requirements of section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015. The details of the composition of the Audit Committee as required under the provisions of Section 177(8) of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this annual report. During the year under review, the Board has accepted all the recommendations of the Audit Committee.
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has established a Whistle Blower Policy for Directors and employees to report their genuine concern. The details of the same is explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES
The Companyâs equity shares continue to be listed at National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited. We confirm that the Listing fee for the financial year 2018-2019 has been paid to them.
HUMAN RESOURSE
Your Company Firmly believes that employees are its most valued resource and their efficiency plays a key role in achieving defined goals and building a competitive work environment. Many initiatives have been taken to support business through organizational efficiency, process change support and various employee engagement programmes which has helped the Organization achieve higher productivity levels. In its pursuit to attract, retain and develop best available talents, several programmes are regularly conducted at various levels across the Company.
Employee relations continued to be cordial and harmonious across all levels and at all the units of the Company.
POLICY ON PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
The Company has an Internal Compliant Committee as required to be formed under Section 4 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)Act, 2013 and rules made there under which were notified on 9 December 2013.
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the workplace and has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and Redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules there under.
During the financial year 2017-18, the committee submitted itâs Annual Report as prescribed in the said Act and there was no complaint as regards of sexual harassment received by the Committee during the year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors take this opportunity to place on record their appreciation to all the Stakeholders of the Company, viz., customers, investors, banks, regulators, suppliers and other business associates for the support received from them during the year under review. The Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of gratitude and appreciation to all the employees for their commitment and contribution towards achieving the goals of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
B. VIJAYAKUMAR P. PRABAKARAN
Coimbatore Chairman cum Managing Director Deputy Managing Director
31.07.2018 DIN: 00015583 DIN : 01709564
Mar 31, 2017
Dear Shareholders,
The Directors take pleasure in presenting the Sixty First Annual Report of your Company together with the audited accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2017.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The summary of the financial performance of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2017 as compared to the previous year is as below
Particulars TOTAL REVENUE |
Consolidated |
Standalone |
||
31.03.2017 (Rs. in Lakhs) 129,132.02 |
31-03-2016 (Rs. in Lakhs) 120,922.43 |
31-03-2017 (Rs.in Lakhs) 117,588.19 |
31-03-2016 (Rs. in Lakhs) 109,427.32 |
|
Profit before interest, depreciation & Tax |
16,178.80 |
14,159.65 |
14,998.88 |
12,994.99 |
Less : Interest |
1,553.35 |
1,788.92 |
1,399.62 |
1,648.28 |
Depreciation |
5,269.08 |
4,593.02 |
4,922.90 |
4,309.37 |
PROFIT BEFORE TAX |
9,830.52 |
7,777.70 |
8,676.36 |
7,037.34 |
Less : Provisions for Taxation |
|
|
|
|
Current Income Tax / Mat |
3,212.42 |
1,090.64 |
2,870.50 |
1,090.65 |
Deferred Tax (Credit / charge) |
(215.57) |
200.99 |
(218.17) |
201.33 |
Add : Exceptional items |
131.33 |
- |
131.33 |
- |
PROFIT AFTER TAX |
6,965.00 |
6,486.07 |
6,155.36 |
5,745.36 |
Add : Share in Profit of Associate |
105.25 |
91.23 |
- |
- |
Less : Share of Profit - Minority interest |
422.40 |
227.65 |
- |
- |
PROFIT AFTER TAX |
6,647.85 |
6,349.65 |
6,155.36 |
5,745.36 |
Add : Balance brought forward |
5,988.39 |
5,272.25 |
3,867.51 |
3,755.65 |
AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION |
12,636.24 |
11,621.90 |
10,022.87 |
9,501.01 |
APPROPRIATIONS: |
|
|
|
|
1. Dividend on Equity Shares |
- |
941.78 |
- |
941.78 |
2. Tax on Dividend |
- |
191.72 |
- |
191.72 |
3. Transfer to General Reserve |
4,500.00 |
4,500.00 |
4,500.00 |
4,500.00 |
4. Balance carried over |
8,136.24 |
5,988.40 |
5,522.89 |
3,867.51 |
Total |
12,636.24 |
11,621.90 |
10,022.87 |
9,501.01 |
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALS
During the year under review, your Companyâs consolidated total revenue was Rs.1,291.32 Crores as compared to Rs.1,209.22 Crores for the previous year, representing an increase of 6.79 % and Profit before tax was Rs.98.31Crores for the year under review as compared to Rs.77.77 Crores for the previous year, Profit after tax was Rs.69.65 Crores as compared to Rs.64.86 Crores for the previous year.
STANDALONE FINANCIALS
During the year under review, the Total Revenue was Rs.1,175.88 Crores as compared to Rs.1,094.27 Crores for the previous year, profit before tax stood at Rs.86.76 Crores for the year under review as compared to Rs.70.37 Crores for the previous year, profit after tax Rs.61.55 Crores as compared to Rs.57.45 Crores for the previous year.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has transferred an amount of Rs.45.00 Crores to the General Reserve out of the amount available for appropriations.
DIVIDEND
Your Company has a steady dividend payment history and in line with the financial performance of the year 2017, your Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs.7/- per equity share (i.e. @ 70%) on the Equity Shares of face value of Rs.10/- each for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2017 subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting which would result in appropriation of Rs.10.99 Crores (including Corporate Dividend Tax of Rs.2.24 Crores) out of profits of the Company for the current year as against Rs.9.42 Crores in previous year.
The dividend if approved by the members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, will be paid in compliance with applicable regulations.
TRANSFER TO INVESTORS EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
The Company have sent letters to all members whose dividend were unclaimed so as to ensure that they receive their rightful dues.
During the year, the Company transferred '' 4,88,452/to the Investor Education and Protection Fund, the amount in unpaid Dividend Account opened in 2008-09 which was due & payable and remained unclaimed and unpaid for a period of seven years as provided under Section 124(5) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has uploaded the details of unpaid and unclaimed dividend lying with the Company as on 14th July, 2016 (date of last Annual General Meeting) on the website of the Company (www.lgb.co.in), as also on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs website.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up share capital of the Company as at 31st March 2017 aggregates to Rs.15,69,62,080/- comprising of 1,56,96,208 equity shares of Rs.10/- each fully paid up.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92 (3) of the Act and Rule 12 (1) of The Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the extract of Annual Return in Form MGT-9 is annexed as Annexure - A.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of your Company met 4 times during the year, details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this report.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended on 31st March, 2017, the Board of Directors hereby confirms that,
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures;
(b) that such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and the Directors 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;
(c) proper and sufficient care was taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the annual accounts of the Company have been prepared on a going concern basis;
(e) internal financial controls have been laid down to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
(f) proper system have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act, which came into effect from 1st April, 2014, Sri. P. Balasubramanian, Sri.V.Govindarajulu, Sri.P.Shanmugasundaram, Dr.T.Balaji and Sri.R.Vidhya Shankar were appointed as Independent Directors at the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on July 09, 2014. The terms and conditions of appointment of Independent Directors are as per Schedule IV of the Act. They have submitted a declaration that each of them meets the criteria of Independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and there has been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as Independent Directors during the year
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. The salient aspects covered in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy, covering the policy on appointment and remuneration of Directors and other matters as provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 have been outlined in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
AUDITORS STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants (Firmâs Registration No. 008072S), Statutory Auditors of the Company would retire on the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting on completion of their term of appointment.
Since M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants are not eligible for reappointment as Statutory Auditors of the Company as per Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors on recommendation of the Audit Committee, recommended the appointment of M/s. Suri & Co, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 004283S) as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 years, in place of M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, to hold office from the conclusion of 61st Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of 66th Annual General Meeting, subject to ratification of their appointment at every Annual General Meeting. Consent and certificate from the said firm has been received to the effect that their appointment as Statutory Auditors of the Company, if appointed at ensuing Annual General Meeting, would be according to the terms and conditions prescribed under Section 139 of the Act and Rules framed there under.
A resolution seeking their appointment forms part of the Notice convening the 61st Annual General Meeting and the same is recommended for your consideration and approval.
The board places on record its appreciation for the contribution of M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants, during their tenure as the Statutory Auditors of the Company.
COST AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with notifications/ circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs from time to time and as per the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors at their meeting dated 06.05.2017, appointed Dr.G.L.Sankaran, Cost Accountant, as Cost Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2017-2018. The Cost Audit Report for the financial year 2016-2017 will be filed within the period stipulated under Companies Act, 2013.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with corresponding Rules framed there under, Mr. CS M.D.Selvaraj of M/s.MDS & Associates, Company Secretaries were appointed as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company to carry out the Secretarial Audit for the year ended 31st March, 2017.
A Secretarial Audit Report given by the Secretarial Auditors in Form No. MR-3 is annexed with this Report as Annexure - B.
OBSERVATIONS OF STATUTORY AUDITORS AND SECRETARIAL AUDITOR IN RESPECT OF THEIR AUDIT REPORTS.
The Statutory Auditor report and Secretarial Audit report does not contain any adverse observation or qualification requiring explanation or comments from the Board under Section 134(3)(f) of the Companies Act, 2013.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS BY COMPANY
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2017, no Loan, Guarantee and Investments under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 was made by the Company. In respect of investment, loan, guarantee given in earlier years please refer notes to standalone financial statements.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Details of the transactions with Related Parties are provided in the accompanying financial statements. There were no transactions during the year which would require to be reported in Form AOC.2.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN MARCH 31, 2017 AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of financial year (March 31, 2017) to which this financial statements relate and the date of this Report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule, 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as âAnnexure - Câ.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company is not required to form a Risk Management Committee. The Company has developed and implemented a Risk Management procedures for identifying the risk associated with businesses of the Company and measures to be taken by including identification of elements of risk and measures to control them.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year are set out in âAnnexure - Dâ of this report in the format prescribed in the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
For other details regarding the CSR Committee, please refer to the corporate governance report, which forms part of this report. The policy is available on the website of the Company http://www.lgb.co.in/pdf/ corporatesocial- responsibility-policy.pdf.
BOARD EVALUATION
As per Section 178 of the Act and the corporate governance requirements as prescribed under the Listing Regulations, performance evaluation of the individual Directors, Chairman, Board and Committees thereof is an annual exercise. Based on the criteria set by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, performance of Independent Directors was carried out by the Board of Directors. Independent Directors in their separate meeting evaluated the performance of non-independent Directors, including the Chairman, Board and Committees thereof. Evaluation results were discussed in the Board Meeting. The Board was satisfied with the evaluation results that reflected the overall engagement of the Directors individually, the Board and its Committees.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMMES
The Company had conducted various sessions during the financial year to familiarize Independent Directors with the Company, their roles, responsibilities in the Company, and the technology and the risk management systems of the Company. Further, the Directors are encouraged to attend the training programmes being organized by various regulators/bodies/ institutions on above matters.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 Smt. Rajsri Vijayakumar & Sri.P. Prabakaran Directors of the Company retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.
Brief profile of Smt. Rajsri Vijayakumar & Sri.P. Prabakaran as required under Regulation 36(3)(a) of SEBI (Listing Obligations And Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and as per Secretarial Standard is provided in the Notice, attached hereto.
At the Board Meeting held on August, 01 2014 Sri.B.Vijayakumar Chairman Cum Managing Director, Sri.P.Prabakaran Deputy Managing Director, Sri.N.Rengaraj Chief Financial Officer and Sri.M.Lakshmi Kanth Joshi General Manager Cum Company Secretary were designated as âKey Managerial Personnelâ of the Company pursuant to Sections 2(51), 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
FIXED DEPOSITS
As at 31st March, 2017, fixed deposits accepted by the Company from public and shareholders aggregated to Rs.3883.34 Lakhs, which are within the limits prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 (â2013 Actâ) and the rules framed there under.
The provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 also mandate that any Company inviting/ accepting/ renewing deposits is required to obtain Credit Rating from a recognized credit rating agency. Your Company has obtained a credit rating MAA - for its fixed deposit from ICRA.
The details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the 2013 Act are given here under:
Rs.In Lakhs
Accepted during the year |
1609.39 |
|
Remained unpaid or unclaimed as at the end of the year |
- |
|
Whether there has been any default in repayment of deposits or payment of interest thereon during the year and if so, number of such cases and the total amount involved |
|
|
a) |
At the beginning the year |
- |
b) |
Maximum during the year |
- |
c) |
At the end of the year |
- |
The details of deposits which are not in compliance with the requirements of Chapter V of the Act |
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DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL.
No Significant and Material orders have been passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal which can have an impact on the going concern status and the Companyâs operations in future
Adequacy of Internal Financial Controls with reference to the Financial Statements
The Company has implemented and evaluated the Internal Financial Controls which provide a reasonable assurance in respect of providing financial and operational information, complying with applicable statutes and policies, safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection of frauds, accuracy and completeness of accounting records.
The Directors and Management confirm that the Internal Financial Controls (IFC) are adequate with respect to the operations of the Company. A report of Auditors pursuant to Section 143(3) (i) of the Companies Act, 2013 certifying the adequacy of Internal Financial Controls is annexed with the Auditors report
DETAILS PURSUANT TO SECTION 197(12) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Details pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 form part of this Report and are annexed herewith as âAnnexure - Eâ
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
Your Company has established adequate internal control procedures, commensurate with the nature of its business and size of its operations. The Company maintains all its records in SAP System and the work flow and approvals are routed through SAP.
The Company has appointed Internal Auditors to observe the Internal Controls, whether the work flow of organization is being done through the approved policies of the Company. Audit observation of Internal auditors and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board to maintain its objectivity and indenpendance, the internal audit report to the Audit Committee.
The Board of Directors of the Company have adopted various policies like Related Party Transactions Policy, Whistle Blower Policy, Policy to determine Material Subsidiaries and such other procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business for safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, JOINT VENTURE AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Your Company has four subsidiaries viz., M/s.BCW V Tech India Private Ltd (Wholly owned Indian Subsidiary), LGB USA INC,. (Direct Overseas Subsidiary), GFM Acquisition LLC and GFM LLC (Step down overseas subsidiaries) in USA. There is One Associate Company Viz., M/s. Renold Chain India Private Limited within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 (âActâ).
Statement containing salient features of financial statements of subsidiaries pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act) read with Rule 5 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014 is annexed to this Report as âAnnexure Fâ in the prescribed Form AOC-I.
As per the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has placed separate audited accounts of its subsidiaries on its website www.lgb.co.in and copy of separate audited financial statements of its subsidiaries will be provided to the shareholders at their request.
The Company has laid down policy on Material subsidiary and the same is placed on the website http:// www.lgb.co.in/pdf/policy-on-material-subsidiaries.pdf
None of the subsidiaries are material subsidiary as per the provisions of (LODR).
ASSOCIATE COMPANY
Your Company has a 25:75 joint venture with M/s.Renold Holding PLC, United Kingdom. under the name of M/s. Renold Chain India Private Limited. This Joint Venture Company is created with an objective to use advanced technology and know-how for production of Industrial Chains.
In Financial Year 2016-17, JV achieved sales of Rs.77.80 Crores (Net) against Rs.83.18 Crores (Net) in 2015-16 has resulted in net profit of Rs.57.97 Lakhs as against net profit of Rs.4.86 Crores in 2015-16.
NAMES OF COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2017, no entity became or ceased to be the subsidiary, joint venture or associate of the Company.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year ended 31st March, 2017.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
In terms of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges (âListing Agreementâ) Management Discussion & Analysis Report is given as Annexure - G to this report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
As required under the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges (âListing Agreementâ) a report on Corporate Governance together with the Auditors Certificate regarding compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance Report are annexed as ANNEXURE - H to this Report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Audit Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. Kindly refer to the Section on Corporate Governance, under the head, âAudit Committeeâ for matters relating to the composition, meetings, and functions of the Committee. The Board was accepted the Audit Committee recommendations during the year whenever required, hence no disclosure required under Section 177(8) of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to rejection of any recommendations of Audit Committee by Board.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has established a Whistle Blower Policy for Directors and employees to report their genuine concern. The details of the same is explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES
The Securities of your Company are listed with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited. The Company has paid the Annual Listing Fees to the said stock exchanges for the financial year 2016-2017.
HUMAN RESOURSE
Your Company Firmly believes that employees are its most valued resource and their efficiency plays a key role in achieving defined goals and building a competitive work environment. Many initiatives have been taken to support business through organizational efficiency, process change support and various employee engagement programmes which has helped the Organization achieve higher productivity levels. In its pursuit to attract, retain and develop best available talents, several programmes are regularly conducted at various levels across the Company.
Employee relations continued to be cordial and harmonious across all levels and at all the units of the Company.
POLICY ON PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with requirements, inter-alia, of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Compliance Committee has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment.
There was no compliant received from any employee during the financial year 2016-17 and hence no complaint is outstanding as on 31st March, 2017 for redressal.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors take this opportunity to thank customers, vendors, stakeholders, Central and State Governments, business associates and bankers for their consistent support and cooperation to the Company. Your Directors take this opportunity to thank all the employees who have helped for sustained excellence in performance of the Company.
Finally, the Directors would like to convey their gratitude to the members for reposing their confidence and faith in the Company and its management.
By order of the Board
B. VIJAYAKUMAR P. PRABAKARAN
Coimbatore Chairman cum Managing Director Deputy Managing Director
06.05.2017 DIN: 00015583 DIN : 01709564
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Members,
The Directors take pleasure in presenting the Fifty Ninth Annual
Report of your Company together with the audited accounts for the year
ended 31st March, 2015.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The summary of the financial performance of the Company for the year
ended 31st March, 2015 as compared to the previous year is as below
Consolidated
Particulars 31.03.2015 31-03-2014
(Rs. in Lakhs) (Rs. in Lakhs)
Total Revenue 117,571.51 111,315.87
Profit before Interest, 14,447.16 13,073.20
Depreciation & Tax
Less : Interest 1,770.04 1,789.75
Depreciation 3,946.69 3,278.71
PROFIT BEFORE TAX 8,730.43 8,004.74
Less : Provisions for Taxation
Current Income Tax/MAT 2,044.06 1,674.13
Deferred Tax (Credit/Charge) 4.77 (184.35)
Add: Exceptional items 660.80 -
PROFIT AFTER TAX 7,342.40 6,514.96
Add : Share in Profit of Associate 58.04 92.63
Less : Share of Profit - 279.17 323.50
Minority interest
PROFIT AFTER TAX 7,121.27 6,284.09
Add : Balance brought forward 4,354.78 3,172.51
AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION 11,476.05 9,456.60
APPROPRIATIONS:
1. Dividend on Equity Shares 1,098.74 941.78
2. Tax on Dividend 221.86 160.04
3. Transfer to General Reserves 4,883.20 4,000.0
4. Balance carried over 5,272.25 4,354.78
Total 11,476.05 9,456.60
Standalone
Particulars 31-03-2015 31-03-2014
(Rs. in Lakhs) (Rs. in Lakhs)
Total Revenue 105,110.65 99,266.30
Profit before Interest, 13,181.81 11,681.54
Depreciation & Tax
Less : Interest 1,631.84 1,691.03
Depreciation 3,733.68 3,137.12
PROFIT BEFORE TAX 7,816.29 6,853.39
Less : Provisions for Taxation
Current Income Tax/MAT 2,043.38 1,470.95
Deferred Tax (Credit/Charge) (5.89) (51.98)
Add: Exceptional items 660.80 -
PROFIT AFTER TAX 6,439.60 5,434.42
Add : Share in Profit of Associate - -
Less : Share of Profit - - -
Minority interest
PROFIT AFTER TAX 6,439.60 5,434.42
Add : Balance brought forward 3,519.85 3,187.25
AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION 9,959.45 8,621.67
APPROPRIATIONS:
1. Dividend on Equity Shares 1,098.74 941.78
2. Tax on Dividend 221.86 160.04
3. Transfer to General Reserves 4,883.20 4,000.00
4. Balance carried over 3,755.65 3,519.85
Total 9,959.45 8,621.67
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALS
During the year under review, your Company's consolidated total revenue
stood at Rs. 117,571.51 Lakhs as compared to Rs. 111,315.87 Lakhs for
the previous year, representing an increase of 5.62%; profit before tax
stood at Rs. 8,730.43 Lakhs for the year under review as compared to
Rs. 8,004.74 Lakhs for the previous year, representing an increase of
9.07%; profit after tax stood at Rs. 7,342.40 Lakhs as compared to Rs.
6,514.96 Lakhs for the previous year, representing an increase of
12.70%.
STANDALONE FINANCIALS
During the year under review, the Total Revenue stood at Rs. 105,110.65
Lakhs as compared to Rs. 99,266.30 Lakhs for the previous year,
representing an increase of 5.89%; profit before tax stood at Rs.
7,816.29 Lakhs for the year under review as compared to Rs. 6,853.39
Lakhs for the previous year, representing an increase of 14.05%; profit
after tax stood at Rs. 6,439.60 Lakhs as compared to Rs. 5,434.42 Lakhs
for the previous year, representing an increase of 18.50%.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has transferred an amount of Rs. 4,883.20 Lakhs to the
General Reserve out of the amount available for appropriations and the
remaining amount of Rs. 3,755.65 Lakhs has been retained in the Profit
and Loss Account.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors have recommended a total dividend of Rs. 7 per
share (70% on face value of Rs. 10/- each) which amounts to Rs. 1320.60
lakhs.
This includes interim dividend of Rs. 3.20 per equity share (32% on the
face value of Rs. 10/- each) which was paid to all shareholders on
20.11.2014.
It is to be noted that the dividend is applicable on bonus shares also
and dividend would be 140% on the pre bonus capital of the Company.
TRANSFER TO INVESTORS EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
In terms of Section 205C of the Companies Act, 1956, an amount of Rs.
3.13 Lakhs being unclaimed dividend (2006-07) was transferred during
the year to the Investors Education and Protection Fund established by
the Central Government.
SHARE CAPITAL:
During the year the Company had issued the 78,48,104 equity shares of
Rs. 10/- each as bonus shares in the ratio of 1:1 (one equity share
allotted for every one share held) thus increasing the paid up share
capital of the Company from Rs. 7,84,81,040/- to Rs. 15,69,62,080/-,
consisting of 1,56,96,208 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each on 10th July,
2014.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92 (3) of the Act and Rule 12 (1) of The Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the extract of Annual
Return in Form MGT-9 is annexed as Annexure - A.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the year ended 31st March, 2015, four Board Meetings were held.
The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The
intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed
under the Companies Act, 2013.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to
the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended on
31st March, 2015, the Board of Directors hereby confirms that,
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
(b) that such accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and the Directors 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.,
(c) proper and sufficient care was taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the annual accounts of the Company have been prepared on a going
concern basis;
(e) internal financial controls have been laid down to be followed by
the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and
were operating effectively;
(f) proper system have been devised to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate
and operating effectively.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act, which came into
effect from April 1, 2014, Sri.P.Balasubramanian, Sri.V.Govindarajulu,
Sri.P.Shanmugasundaram, Dr.T.Balaji and Sri.R.Vidhya Shankar were
appointed as Independent Directors at the Annual General Meeting of the
Company held on July 09, 2014. The terms and conditions of appointment
of Independent Directors are as per Schedule IV of the Act. They have
submitted a declaration that each of them meets the criteria of
Independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013
and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and there has been no change in
the circumstances which may affect their status as Independent Director
during the year
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration
Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors,
Senior Management and their remuneration. The salient aspects covered in
the Nomination and Remuneration Policy, covering the policy on
appointment and remuneration of Directors and other matters as provided
under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 have been outlined in
the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
AUDITORS
STATUTORY AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, Messrs. Deloitte
Haskins & Sells., Chartered Accountants, the Statutory Auditors of the
Company, hold office upto the conclusion of the (Sixty First) 61st
Annual General Meeting. However, their appointment as Statutory
Auditors of the Company is subject to ratification by the Members at
every Annual General Meeting. The Company has received a certificate
from the said Auditors that they are eligible to hold office as the
Auditors of the Company and are not disqualified for being so
appointed.
Necessary resolution for ratification of appointment of the said
Auditors is included in the Notice of Annual General Meeting for
seeking approval of members.
COST AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with notifications/ circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate
Affairs from time to time and as per the recommendation of the Audit
Committee, the Board of Directors at their meeting dated 30.01.2015,
appointed Dr.G.L.Sankaran, Cost Accountant, as the Cost Auditor of the
Company for financial year 2014-2015. The Cost Audit Report will be
filed within the period stipulated under Companies Act, 2013.
In respect of financial year 2015-2016, the Board, based on the
recommendation of the Audit Committee, has approved the appointment of
Dr.G.L.Sankaran as the Cost Auditor of the Company.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with corresponding Rules framed thereunder, Mr.M.D.Selvaraj of
M/s.MDS & Associates, Company Secretaries were appointed as the
Secretarial Auditors of the Company to carry out the Secretarial Audit
for the year ended 31st March, 2015.
A Secretarial Audit Report given by the Secretarial Auditors in Form
No. MR-3 is annexed with this Report as Annexure - D.
OBSERVATION OF STATUTORY AUDITOR AND SECRETARIAL AUDITOR IN RESPECT OF
THEIR AUDIT REPORTS.
The Statutory Auditor report and Secretarial Audit report does not
contain any adverse observation or qualification requiring explanation
or comments from the Board under Section 134(3)(f) of the Companies
Act, 2013.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS BY COMPANY
During the year the Company has invested a sum of US $ 2,00,000 in
overseas subsidiary Company ie. M/s. LGB USA INC. In respect of
investment, loan, guarantee given in earlier years please refer notes
to standalone financial statements.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All Related Party Transactions that were entered into during the year
under review were on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course
of business. The Audit Committee has given prior approval for the
Related Party Transactions. The policy on Related Party Transactions as
approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company's website
http://www.lgb.co.in/pdf/related-party- transactions-policy.pdf
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF
THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN MARCH 31, 2015 AND THE DATE OF
THE REPORT
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company occurred between the end of financial year
(March 31, 2015) to which this financial statements relate and the date
of this Report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m)
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule, 8 of The Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as "Annexure - C".
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Board of Directors of the Company has formulated a Risk Management
Policy which aims at enhancing Shareholder's value and providing an
optimum risk-reward trade off. The risk management approach is based on
the clear understanding of the variety of risks that the organization
faces, disciplined risk monitoring and measurement and continuous risk
assessment and mitigation reserves.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
In compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules 2014, the
Company during the financial year 2014-15 has undertaken projects in
areas of promoting education and health care. These projects are in
accordance with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013.
The amount required to be spent on CSR activities during the year under
report in accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Act is
Rs. 114.38 lakhs and the Company has spent Rs. 116.41 lakhs during the
current financial year.
The report on CSR activities is attached as Annexure - 'D' to this
Report.
BOARD EVALUATION
On the advice of the Board of Directors, the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors the Company formulated
the criteria for the evaluation of the performance of the Board of
Directors & its Committees, Independent Directors, Non-Independent
Directors and the Managing Director of the Board. Based on that
performance valuation has been undertaken. The Independent Directors of
the Company have also convened a separate meeting for this purpose. All
the results and evaluation has been communicated.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMMES
The Company had conducted various sessions during the financial year to
familiarize Independent Directors with the Company, their roles,
responsibilities in the Company, and the technology and the risk
management systems of the Company. Further, the Directors are
encouraged to attend the training programmes being organized by various
regulators/bodies/ institutions on above matters.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013
Sri.P.Prabakaran Deputy Managing Director and Smt.V.Rajsri Director of
the Company retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.
The Board of Directors had on the recommendation of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee re-appointed Sri.B.Vijayakumar as Chairman Cum
Managing Director of the Company for a further period of 5 years with
effect from January, 1 2015. The terms and conditions of his
appointment, including his remuneration, are subject to the approval of
the Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Brief profile of Sri.B.Vijayakumar, Sri.P.Prabakaran and Smt.V.Rajsri
as required under Clause 49(VIII)(E) of the Listing Agreement is
provided in the Notice, attached hereto.
At the Board Meeting held on August, 01 2014 Sri.B.Vijayakumar Chairman
Cum Managing Director, Sri.P.Prabakaran Deputy Managing Director,
Sri.N.Rengaraj Chief Financial Officer and Sri.M.Lakshmi Kanth Joshi
General Manager Cum Company Secretary were designated as "Key
Managerial Personnel" of the Company pursuant to Sections 2(51), 203 of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Companies Act, 2013 has completely changed rules for deposits. The
Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits during the year
under review. During the year, your Company repaid all the outstanding
fixed deposits from public aggregating to Rs.957.25 Lakhs. There was no
deposit remaining unpaid or unclaimed as at the end of the year. The
Board has decided to accept deposits subject to your approval and the
same is proposed to obtain in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting
under Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR
COURTS OR TRIBUNAL.
No Significant and Materials orders have been passed by any Regulator
or Court or Tribunal which can have an impact on the going concern
status and the Company's operations in future
DETAILS PURSUANT TO SECTION 197(12) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Details pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 form part of this Report and are annexed
herewith as "Annexure - E"
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
Your Company has established adequate internal control procedures,
commensurate with the nature of its business and size of its
operations. The Company maintains all its records in SAP System and the
work flow and approvals are routed through SAP.
The Company has appointed Internal Auditors to observe the Internal
Controls, whether the work flow of organization is being done through
the approved policies of the Company. In every Quarter during the
approval of Financial Statements, Internal Auditors will present the
Internal Audit Report and Management Comments on the Internal Audit
observations; and
The Board of Directors of the Company have adopted various policies
like Related Party Transactions Policy, Whistle Blower Policy, Policy
to determine Material Subsidiaries and such other procedures for
ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business for
safeguarding of its assets,the prevention and detection of frauds and
errors,the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the
timely preparation of reliable financial information.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, JOINT VENTURE AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS:
Your Company has four subsidiaries viz., M/s.BCW V Tech India Private
Ltd (Wholly owned Indian Subsidiary), LGB USA INC,. (Direct Overseas
Subsidiary), GFM Acquisition LLC and GFM LLC (Step down overseas
subsidiaries) in USA. There is One Associate Company Viz., M/s. Renold
Chain India Private Limited within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the
Companies Act, 2013 ("Act").
Statement containing salient features of financial statements of
subsidiaries pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013
(Act) read with Rule 5 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014 is
annexed to this Report as "Annexure F" in the prescribed Form AOC-I.
As per the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Company has placed separate audited accounts of its subsidiaries on its
website www.lgb.co.in and copy of separate audited financial statements
of its subsidiaries will be provided to the shareholders at their
request.
The Company has laid down policy on Material subsidiary and the same is
placed on the website http://
www.lgb.co.in/pdf/policy-on-material-subsidiaries.pdf
None of the subsidiaries are material subsidiary as per the provisions
of listing agreement.
ASSOCIATE COMPANY
Your Company has a 25:75 joint venture with M/s.Renold Holding PLC,
United Kingdom. under the name of M/s. Renold Chain India Private
Limited. This Joint Venture Company is created with an objective to use
advanced technology and know-how for production of Industrial Chains.
In Financial Year 2014-15, JV achieved sales of Rs. 89.63 Crores (Net
of Taxes) against Rs. 83.79 Crores (Net of Taxes) in 2013-14, thereby
showing a growth of 7%. Growth in sales and margin improvement has
resulted in net profit of Rs. 3.98 Crores as against net profit of Rs.
3.71 Crores in 2013-14.
NAMES OF COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES,
JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2015, no entity became or
ceased to be the subsidiary, joint venture or associate of the Company.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the
financial year ended 31st March, 2015.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
As required under the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges ("Listing
Agreement") a report on Corporate Governance together with the Auditors
Certificate regarding compliance of the conditions of Management
Discussion and Analysis and Corporate Governance are annexed as Annexure
- G and Annexure - H respectively to this Report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Audit Committee is in existence in accordance with the provisions of
Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. Kindly refer to the Section on
Corporate Governance, under the head, 'Audit Committee' for matters
relating to the composition, meetings, and functions of the Committee.
The Board was accepted the Audit Committee recommendations during the
year whenever required, hence no disclosure required under section
177(8) of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to rejection of any
recommendations of Audit Committee by Board.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has established a Whistle Blower Policy for Directors and
employees to report their genuine concern. The details of the same is
explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES
The Securities of your Company are listed with the National Stock
Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited. The Company has paid the
Annual Listing Fees to the said stock exchanges for the financial year
2015-2016.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Your Company Firmly believes that people are its most valued resource
and their efficiency plays a key role in achieving defined goals and
building a competitive work environment. Many initiatives have been
taken to support business through organizational efficiency, process
change support and various employee engagement programmes which has
helped the Organization achieve higher productivity levels. In its
pursuit to attract, retain and develop best available talents, several
programmes are regularly conducted at various levels across the Company.
Employee relations continued to be cordial and harmonious across all
levels and at all the units of the Company.
POLICY ON PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT
WORKPLACE
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with
requirements, inter-alia, of The Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal
Compliance Committee has been set up to redress complaints received
regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual,
temporary and trainee) are covered under this policy.
There was no compliant received from any employee during the financial
year 2014-15 and hence no complaint is outstanding as on 31.03.2015 for
redressal.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors place on record their sincere appreciation of the
customers, suppliers and investors for the support extended. We also
gratefully acknowledge the continued assistance and co-operation
extended by Government authorities, financial institutions and banks to
the Company.
The Directors wish hereby to place on record their appreciation of the
efficient and loyal services rendered by each and every employee,
without whom the growth of the Company is unattainable. Your Directors
look forward to the long term future with confidence
By Order of the Board
B. VIJAYAKUMAR
Coimbatore Chairman cum Managing Director
30.04.2015 DIN: 00015583
Mar 31, 2013
Dear Shareholders,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Fifty Seventh Annual
Report of your Company together with the audited accounts for the year
ended 31st March, 2013.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The summary of the financial performance of the Company for the year
ended 31st March, 2013 as compared to the previous year is as below
Particulars 31-03-2013 31-03-2012
(Rs.in Lakhs) (Rs.in Lakhs)
Gross Income 94,062.78 90,691.64
Profit before Interest,
Depreciation & Tax 9,379.93 10,392.13
Less : Interest 2,247.52 1,743.64
Depreciation 2,911.22 2,832.30
PROFIT BEFORE TAX 4,221.19 5,816.19
Less : Provisions for Taxation
Current Income Tax/MAT 796.09 1,559.54
Deferred Tax(Credit/Charge) 57.37 (95.32)
PROFIT AFTER TAX 3,367.73 4,351.97
Add : Balance brought forward 3,004.82 2,156.20
AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION 6,372.55 6,508.17
APPROPRIATIONS:
1. Proposed Dividend on
Equity Shares 658.63 863.30
2. Tax on Dividend 26.68 140.05
3. Transfer to General Reserves 2,500.00 2,500.00
4. Balance carried over 3,187.25 3,004.82
Total 6,372.55 6,508.17
PERFORMANCE AND OPERATIONS
The Company has been showing consistently good financial performance
both in terms of turnover and profitability. During the year, the
Gross Revenue from operations of your Company on standalone basis has
increased by 3.72 % at '' 33.71 crore as compared to '' 906.92 crore
during previous financial year 2011-12. The Profit before Tax on
standalone basis stood at '' 4221.19 Lakhs as compared to '' 5816.19
Lakhs during previous year.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 29th January, 2013
declared interim Dividend @ '' 5.50 per equity share (55%) on the face
value of '' 10/- each, which was paid to all shareholders on 15.02.2013.
We are pleased to recommend a final Dividend of 20% ('' 2.00 per share
of face value of '' 10/- each for the financial year 2012-13. The final
Dividend, if approved by the members, will be paid to members within
the period stipulated by the Companies Act, 1956.
The aggregate Dividend for the year will amount to '' 7.50 per share on
face value of '' 10/- each) as against '' 11/- per share of (110% on the
face value of '' 10/- each) declared last year.
The total cash outgo for this purpose would be '' 685.31 Lakhs (Previous
Year '' 1003.34 Lakhs), which include Tax on Dividend amounting to ''
26.68 Lakhs (Previous year '' 140.05 Lakhs)
ACQUISITION
In its strategy to pursue inorganic growth for further accelerating its
progress and expanding its presence in select geographies, your
Company''s Foreign subsidiary LGB USA.INC, USA acquired 100% stake in
GFM Corporation USA specializes in manufacturing of Precision Metal
Stampings. The Company believes that acquisition of
GFM would help focussing on in-house products and upgrading marketing
and sales functions in the important market of USA.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
As on March 31, 2013, the Company has 2 subsidiaries. M/s.BCW V Tech
India Private Limited, wholly - owned subsidiary & LGB USA INC.
Statement pursuant to Section 212(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956
forms part of this Annual Report. Information pertaining to performance
/ financials of subsidiary Companies is disclosed in the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
Pursuant to Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Government
of India vide its Circular No. 2/2011 dated 08th February 2011 granted
general exemption under Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956, from
attaching the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account and other
documents of its Subsidiaries and hence the same have not been attached
to your Company''s Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2013.
However these documents will be made available upon request to any
investor of the Company and shall be kept for inspection at the
Registered Office of the Company. LISTING
The Securities of your Company are listed with the National Stock
Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, and
pursuant to Clause 38 of the Listing Agreement, the Annual Listing fees
for the year 2013-2014 have been paid to them well before the due date
i.e. April 30, 2013. The Company has also paid the annual custodian
fees to NSDL & CDSL for the Securities of the Company held in
dematerialized mode with them for the year 2013-2014.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The amount of fixed deposits available with the Company as on 31st
March 2013 is '' 990.00 Lakhs.
There were no failure to make repayment of Fixed Deposits on maturity,
on the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of your Company''s
Scheme.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Sri. V. Govindarajulu, Sri. S.
Sivakumar and Sri. R. Vidhya
Shankar are liable to retire by rotation and are eligible for
re-appointment.
A brief resume, expertise, shareholding in the Company and details of
other Directorships of these Directors as stipulated under Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange forms part of the Notice
of ensuing Annual General Meeting.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As per clause 49 of the Listing Agreements entered into with the Stock
Exchanges, Corporate Governance Report with the Practicing Company
Secretary''s Certificate thereon and a Management Discussion and
Analysis Report are attached and forms part of this report.
TRANSFER TO INVESTORS EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
In terms of Section 205C of the Companies Act, 1956, an amount of ''
2.18 Lakhs being unclaimed Dividend (2004-05) was transferred during
the year to the Investors Education and Protection Fund established by
the Central Government.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the Accounting Standard AS-21 on Consolidated
Financial Statements, your Directors provide the Audited Consolidated
Financial Statements in the Annual Report.
AUDITORS
The Statutory Auditors of the Company, M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells,
Chartered Accountants, retire at the conclusion of the forthcoming
Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment. The Audit
Committee and the Board recommend the re-appointment of M/s. Deloitte
Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors and the
Company has received a certificate from the Statutory Auditors to the
effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the limits
prescribed under Section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
COST AUDIT
Pursuant to Section 233B of the Companies Act, 1956, the Central
Government has prescribed Cost Audit for the Company. Based on
recommendations of the Audit Committee and subject to approval of the
Central Government, Mr. G.L. Sankaran, Cost Accountant, Coimbatore has
been appointed as Cost Auditor for the year. The relevant cost audit
report for the financial year 2011-12 has been filed.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the employees of the Company was in receipt of remuneration in
excess of the limits prescribed under Section 217(2A) of the Companies
Act, 1956, read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975,
as amended.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Your Company firmly believes that people are its most valued resource
and their efficiency plays a key role in achieving defined goals and
building a competitive work environment. In its pursuit to attract,
retain and develop best available talents, several programmes are
regularly conducted at various levels across the Company. Employee
relations continued to be cordial and harmonious across all levels and
all the units of the Company.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company continued to support causes of public utility both directly
and indirectly in the field of education, medical relief, relief of
poverty and promotion of sports.
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES
Management Discussion and Analysis Report, Corporate Governance Report,
Segment Report, and Related Party Disclosures provided elsewhere in the
Annual Report forms a part of this Report as required under the Listing
Agreement entered into with the Stock Exchanges
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information as prescribed under Section 217 (1)(e) of the Companies
Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the
Report of the Board of
Directors) Rules, 1988, is given in a separate annexure, which forms a
part of this Report.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your
Directors state:
- that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed;
- that appropriate accounting policies selected and applied are
consistent and the judgments and estimates made are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company as at 31st March, 2013 and of the profit of the Company for
the year ended on that date.
- that proper and sufficient care has been 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; and
- that the annual accounts have been prepared on going concern basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors acknowledge with thanks all our customers, suppliers and
investors for their continued support. We also gratefully acknowledge
the continued assistance and co-operation extended by Government
authorities, financial institutions and banks to the Company. The
Board expresses its appreciation for the dedication and commitment
extended by its employees and their contribution to the growth and
progress of the Company.
By Order of the Board
Coimbatore B. VIJAYAKUMAR
30.04.2013 Chairman cum Managing Director
Mar 31, 2011
The Directors take pleasure in presenting the 55Ã Annual Report of
your Company together with the audited accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2011.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The summary of the financiat performance of the Company for the year
ended 31st March, 2011 as compared to the previous year is given as
below :
Particulars 31-03-2011 31-03-2010
(Rs. in Lakhs) (Rs. in Lakhs)
Profit before interest, depreciation & Tax 8794.57 7904.73
Less : Interest, 1520.42 2058.70
Depreciation 2544.57 2171.49
Profit Before Tax 4729.58 3674.54
Less : Provisions for Taxation
Current Income Tax/MAT 945.40 621.87
Less: MAT Credit Entitlement 210.46 734.94 530.45 91.42
Income Tax related to earlier year 207.04 46.41
Deferred Tax(Credit/Charge) (792.90) 1053.20
Profit After Tax 4580.50 2483.51
Add : Balance brought forward 1487.83 1139.73
Available for appropriation 6068.33 3623.24
APPROPRIATIONS:
Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares 784.81 510.13
1. Tax on Dividend 127.32 84.73
2. Transfer to General Reserves 3000.00 1540.55
3. Balance carried over 2156.20 1487.83
Total 6068.33 3623.24
DIVIDEND
Your Directors are glad to inform you that our Company has continued to
ascend further heights in its performance. The Company has achieved a
turnover of Rs.709.52 Crores and has registered a net profit of
Rs.45.81 Crores. This reflects a growth of 29% in turnover and Profit.
The Board is pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs.10/- per Equity
Share i.e. 100% on face value of Equity Share of Rs.10/- each for the
year ended 31st March 2011.
The total cash outgo for this purpose would be Rs.912.13 Lakhs
(previous year Rs.594.86 Lakhs), which includes Tax on Dividend
amounting to Rs.127.32 Lakhs (last year Rs.84.73 Lakhs).
The Registrar of Members and the Share Transfer Books shall remain
closed from 06.06.2011 to 15.06.2011 (both days inclusive) for the
purpose of Annual General Meeting and Payment of Dividend.
PERFORMANCE AND OPERATIONS
The Automotive market is buoyant and the demand for your Companys
products have been good. We expect this demand not only to continue but
also to increase. Accordingly your Company has invested almost
Rs.67.27 Crores in the last financial year and has plans to invest a
further sum of Rs.35 Crores in the current fiscal.
These investments have been made for a) Capacity increase b) Quality
improvements c) Automation and as well as d) Productivity improvements.
The Company has in the last 12 months added 5 manufacturing facilities
each at Manesar, Rudrapur, Kadathur and two at Annur to enhance and
serve our customers better.
The focus on quality and qualitative production has created a strong
preference for our Companys products and the Company is confident of
repeating / improving our turnover and profitability.
WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
In terms of Section 4(1 )(c) of the Companies Act, 1956, M/s. BCW VTech
India Private Limited becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company
in which it holds 100% of the Equity Shares as on 31st March, 2011.
Pursuant to Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Government
of India vide its Circular No. 2/2011 dated 08th February 2011 granted
general exemption under Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956, from
attaching the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account and other
documents of its Subsidiaries and hence the same have not been attached
to your Companys Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2011.
However these documents will be made available upon request to any
investor of the Company and shall be kept for inspection at the
Registered Office of the Company.
LISTING
The Securities of your Company are listed with the National Stock
Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, and
pursuant to Clause 38 of the Listing Agreement, the Annual Listing fees
for the year 2011-2012 have been paid to them well before the due date
i.e. April 30, 2011. The Company has also paid the annual custodian
fees to NSDL & CDSL for the Securities of the Company held in
dematerialized mode with them for the year 2011-2012.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The amount of fixed deposits available with the Company as on 31st
March, 2011 is Rs.598.45 Lakhs.
There were no failure to make repayment of Fixed Deposits on maturity,
on the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of your Companys
scheme.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Sri. V. Govindarajulu and Sri.
S. Sivakumar are liable to retire by rotation and are eligible for
re-appointment.
Sri. V. Rajvirdhan and Dr. T. Balaji joined the Board as Additional
Directors and will hold office till the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
A brief resume, expertise, shareholding in the Company and details of
other Directorships of these Directors as stipulated under Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange forms part of the Notice
of ensuing Annual General Meeting.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, a
report on Corporate Governance together with the Auditors Certificate
regarding compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance,
Management Discussion and Analysis statement forms part of the Annual
Report.
TRANSFER TO INVESTORS EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
In terms of Section 205 C of the Companies Act, 1956, an amount of
Rs.2.64 Lakhs being unclaimed dividend (2002-03) was transferred during
the year to the Investors Education and Protection Fund established by
the Central Government.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the Accounting Standard AS-21 on Consolidated
Financial Statements, your Directors provide the Audited Consolidated
Financial Statements in the Annual Report.
AUDITORS
The Auditors, M/s Deloitte, Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants,
Coimbatore retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being
eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. Your Company has
received a Certificate from the Auditors to the effect that their
appointment, if made, would be within the limits of Section 224(1 B) of
the Companies Act, 1956.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
None of the employees of the Company was in receipt of remuneration in
excess of the limits prescribed under Section 217(2A) of the Companies
Act, 1956, read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975,
as amended.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Industrial relations have remained cordial throughout the year in the
Company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information as prescribed under Section 217 (1)(e) of the Companies
Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the
Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, is given in a separate
annexure, which forms a part of this Report.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your
Directors state:
- that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed;
- that appropriate accounting policies selected and applied are
consistent and the judgments and estimates made are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company as at 31st March, 2011 and of the profit of the Company for
the year ended on that date.
- that proper and sufficient care has been 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; and
- that the annual accounts have been prepared on going concern basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors wish to place on record that your Companys success has
been a result of enduring dedication, commitment and hard work of
employees at all levels. Your Directors would also like to express
their gratitude to the customers, suppliers, business associates,
financial institutions, banks and various agencies of Central & State
Government for their support. Your Directors would also like to thank
all the stakeholders of the Company for their continued confidence in
the Company.
By Order of the Board
Coimbatore B. VIJAYAKUMAR
29.04.2011 Chairman Cum Managing Director
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors take pleasure in presenting the 54th Annual Report of
your Company together with the audited accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2010.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The performance of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,
2010 is summarized below :
Particulars 31-03-2010 31-03-2009
(Rs. in Lakhs) (Rs. in Lakhs)
Profit before Interest,
Depreciation & Tax 7904.73 5975.60
Less:Interest 2058.70 2469.35
Depreciation 2171.49 2069.10
Profit Before Tax and Extra Ordinary items 3674.54 1437.15
Add : Exceptional Items - 3064.47
Profit Before Tax 3674.54 4501.62
Less : Provisions for Taxation
Current Income Tax / Mat 621.87
Less : Mat Credit Entitlement 530.45 91.42 710.00
Income Tax related to earlier year 46.41 -
Deferred Tax (Credit) / Charge 1053.20 (162.70)
Fringe Benefit Tax - 40.00
Profit After Tax 2483.51 3914.32
Add : Balance brought forward 1139.73 3153.14
Amount Available for appropriation 3623.24 7067.46
APPROPRIATIONS:
1. Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares 510.13 470.89
2. Tax on Dividend 84.73 80.03
3. Transfer to General Reserves 1540.55 5376.81
4. Balance carried over 1487.83 1139.73
3623.24 7067.46
PERFORMANCE AND OPERATIONS REVIEW
Your Company has concluded yet another year of sustained growth with
significant Improvements all-round. During the year under review, the
sales turnover has increased from Rs.50760.09 Lakhs in the previous
financial year to Rs.55237.90 Lakhs. This represents overall growth
rate of 8.82% over the previous year. The profit before tax and
extraordinary items for the year was Rs.3674.56 Lakhs as against Rs.
1437.15 Lakhs in the previous year showing a growth of 155% over
previous year. The profit after tax and adjustments for the year had
been Rs.2483.51 Lakhs as against Rs.3914.32 Lakhs in the previous year.
QUALITY
The Company continues to attach great importance in the Quality of its
products and its pursuit for perfection in this direction is an on
going process. The Company is aware of the need to globalize its
business and as an integral part of this goal, concentrates its efforts
towards conducting training programme on quality aspects for personnel
from the various departments of the Company, thereby enabling the
Company to confirm to international standards or quality and making its
products readily acceptable in the international markets.
DIVIDEND
The Board is pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs. 6.50 /- per equity
share i.e. 65% on face value of equity share of Rs. 10/- each for the
year ended 31st March 2010.
The total cash outgo for this purpose would be Rs. 594.86 Lakhs
(previous year Rs.550.92 Lakhs), which includes Tax on Dividend
amounting to Rs. 84.73 Lakhs (last year Rs. 80.03 Lakhs).
The Registrar of Members and the Share Transfer Books shall remain
closed from 08-06-2010 to 14-06-2010 both days inclusive for the
purpose of Annual General Meeting and Payment of Dividend.
CHANGE IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE
During the year under review, the Share Capital of your Company was
changed by allotment of 6 (Six) Equity shares of Re.1/- each, on
preferential basis to M/s. L. G. Sports Limited belonging to Promoter &
Promoter Group to mitigate the problem arising due to the consolidation
of Equity Shares from Re.1/- each to Rs.10/- each. And the capital of
the Company has been changed from 78481040 of Re.1/- each to 7848104 of
Rs.10/-
WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
In terms of Section 4(1 )(c) of the Companies Act, 1956, M/s.BCW V Tech
India Private Limited becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company
in which it holds 100% of the Equity Shares as on 31st March, 2010. As
required under Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956 the Balance
Sheet, Profit ft Loss Account and the reports of the Board of Directors
and Auditors of M/s.BCW V Tech India Private Limited have been attached
to the Balance Sheet of your Company.
LISTING
The Securities of your Company are listed with the National Stock
Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, and
pursuant to Clause 38 of the Listing Agreement, the Annual Listing fees
for the year 2010-2011 have been paid to them well before the due date
i.e. April 30, 2010. The Company has also paid the annual custodian
fees to NSDL & CDSL for the Securities of the Company held in
dematerialized mode with them for the year 2010-11.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
The amount of fixed deposits available with the Company as on 31st
March, 2010 is Rs.125.99 Lakhs.
There were no failure to make repayment of Fixed Deposits on maturity,
on the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of your Companys
scheme.
DIRECTORS:
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Smt. Rajsri Vijayakumar and
Sri. R. Vidhya Shankar are liable to retire by rotation and are
eligible for re-appointment.
A brief resume, expertise, shareholding in the Company and details of
other directorships of these Directors as stipulated under Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange forms part of the Notice
of ensuing Annual General Meeting.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As per clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, a
report on Corporate Governance together with the Auditors Certificate
regarding compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance,
Management Discussion and Analysis statement forms part of the Annual
Report.
TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
In terms of Section 205 C of the Companies Act, 1956, an amount of
Rs.1.85 Lakhs being unclaimed dividend (2001 -02)was transferred during
the year to the Investor Education and Protection Fund established by
the Central Government.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the Accounting Standard AS-21 on Consolidated
Financial Statements, your Directors provide the Audited Consolidated
Financial Statements in the Annual Report.
AUDITORS:
The Auditors, M/s Deloitte, Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants,
Coimbatore retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being
eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. Your Company has
received a Certificate
from the Auditors to the effect that their appointment, if made, would
be within the limits of Section 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
None of the employees of the Company was in receipt of remuneration in
excess of the limits prescribed under Section 217(2A) of the Companies
Act, 1956, read with Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975,
as amended.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
Industrial relations have remained cordial throughout the year in the
Company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The information as prescribed under Section 217 (1)(e) of the Companies
Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the
Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, is given in a separate
annexure, which forms a part of this Report.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
As required under Section 217 (2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, your
Directors state:
- that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed;
- that appropriate accounting policies selected and applied are
consistent and the judgments and estimates made are reasonable and
prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company as at 31st March, 2010 and of the profit of the Company for
the year ended on that date.
- that proper and sufficient care has been 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; and
- that the annual accounts have been prepared on going concern basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors wish to place on record that your Companys success has
been a result of enduring dedication, commitment and hard work of
employees, suppliers, financial institutions, banks and most important
our customers, who have extended their engineering umbrella in order to
allow us to excel in our field. Your Directors would also like to thank
all the shareholders for their continued confidence in the Company.
By Order of the Board
Coimbatore B. VIJAYAKUMAR
29.04.2010 Chairman Cum Managing Director
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