Mar 31, 2016
DIRECTORS'' REPORT
Dear Shareholders,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting 32nd Annual Report for the nine months period ended on March 31, 2016. The Accounting year of the Company has been changed from July-June to April-March in line with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, which prescribe a uniform financial year. Accordingly, current year''s Annual Accounts and Report of the Company are for a period of nine months from July 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016. These figures, therefore, are not comparable with those of the previous year ended on June 30,2015.
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED ON MARCH 31, 2016
(Amount'' in Lacs)
9 Months |
12 Months |
9 Months |
12 Months |
|
ended on |
ended on |
ended on |
ended on |
|
Particulars |
March 31, 2016 |
June 30, 2015 |
March 31, 2016 |
June 30, 2015 |
Consolidated Results |
Standalone Results |
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2015-16 |
2014-15 |
2015-16 |
2014-15 |
|
Income from Operations |
43,981.38 |
56,768.61 |
115.35 |
156.58 |
Other Income |
30.12 |
34.35 |
30.12 |
34.35 |
Total Income |
44,011.51 |
56,802.96 |
145.48 |
190.93 |
Earnings before Depreciation, Interest & Tax |
20,143.07 |
21,044.91 |
75.05 |
90.19 |
Less : Depreciation |
14,628.34 |
18,448.43 |
44.68 |
60.27 |
Interest |
1,419.97 |
1714.30 |
00.00 |
00.00 |
Profit Before Tax |
4,094.76 |
882.18 |
30.37 |
29.92 |
Provision for Taxation |
3.57 |
7.15 |
3.57 |
7.15 |
Net Profit for the year |
4,091.19 |
875.03 |
26.79 |
22.77 |
OPERATIONS
The total income of the Company on standalone basis in the current year has been Rs, 145.48 Lacs and in the previous year it was Rs, 190.93 lacs. The total income of the Company on the consolidated basis in the current year has been Rs, 44,011.51 lacs and in the previous year it was Rs, 56,802.96 Lacs. The Company''s Substantial Investment is in the overseas subsidiaries, which are in the business of Oil related activities. The Major Income of the Company is due to the operations of the subsidiaries in Oil related activities, which are reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
DIVIDEND &TRANSFERTO RESERVE
The Directors do not recommend any dividend for the current year with view to conserve the resources and also no amount is proposed to be transferred to reserves.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2016 was '' 271,403,068 divided into 271,403,068 Equity Shares ofRs, 1/- each. There has not been any change in the Equity Share Capital of the Company during the Financial Year of nine months ended on March31,2016.
NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
During the period of nine months ended on March 31, 2016, the Board of Directors met 3 (three) times viz., on August 28, 2015, November 5,2015 and February 11,2016. The maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days. Details of the meetings of the Board along with the attendance of the Directors therein have been disclosed as part of the Corporate Governance Report.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board has constituted following committees of Directors to deal with matters and monitor the activities falling within the respective terms of reference:-
- Audit Committee
- Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Stakeholders Relationship Committee
- Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The details of the membership, terms of reference and attendance at the meetings of the above Committees of the Board are provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming a part of this Annual Report. There has been no instance where the Board has not accepted the recommendations of the Audit Committee.
DIRECTORS
Pursuant to Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Nitin Sandesara and Mr. Chetan Sandesara, Directors of the Company, retires by rotation and being eligible, offers themselves for re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY DIRECTOR
Pursuant to the provisions under Section 134(3)(d) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to statement on declaration given by Independent Directors under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board hereby confirm that all the Independent Directors of the Company have given a declaration and have confirmed that they meet the criteria of independence as provided in the said Section 149(6) read with Regulation 16 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATE AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
The Company has the following five direct and indirect overseas subsidiary companies as on March 31,2016:
1. British Oil & Gas Exploration Private Limited, Mauritius (BOGEPL)
BOGEPLis 100% owned subsidiary of the Company which is a Holding Company of British Oil Resources Limited.
2. British Oil Resources Limited, Mauritius (BORL)
BORL is 100% owned subsidiary of BOGEPL and holds the entire issued share capital of SORL & GGL and 99.96% of the entire issued share capital of BOGEL.
3. British Oil & Gas Explorations Limited, British Virgin Islands (BOGEL)
BOGEL is 99.96% owned subsidiary of BORL. The Company is engaged in business of oil rigs and associated services, which involves the purchase of oil rigs and letting it on hire by deployment of rigs on oil fields for drilling.
4. Sterling Oil Resources Limited, British Virgin Islands (SORL)
Sterling Oil Resources Limited is a 100% subsidiary of BORL. The company is engaged in the business of oil trading and other related products.
5. Geodynamics Geospectra Limited, British Virgin Islands (GGL)
Geodynamics Geospectra Limited (GGL) is 100% owned subsidiary of BORL. The Company provides services in the collection and interpretation of seismic data. It is capable of acquiring both two-dimensional and threedimensional seismic data. Seismic data is collected by causing an explosion in the area beneath a shot-hole and then capturing the resulting resonance by a geophone and a telemetry system. Interpretation of the seismic data collected helps in identifying the precise points for well drilling. During the year, the Board of Directors (the Board) reviewed the affairs of material subsidiaries. We have, in accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 prepared consolidated financial statements of the Company and all its subsidiaries, which form part of the Annual Report. Further, the report on the performance and financial position of each of the subsidiary, associate and joint venture and salient features of the financial statements in the prescribed Form AOC-1 is given. In accordance with Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the audited financial statements, including the consolidated financial statements and related information of the Company and audited financial statements of each of the subsidiary will be available on our website www.sterinternational.com. These documents will also be available for inspection during business hours at the registered office of the Company.
The Board has approved a policy for determining material subsidiaries and same is uploaded on the website of the company. The web link for the same is as under; www.sterinternational.comPages/policy.aspx
DEPOSITS
During the period of nine months ended on March 31, 2016, your Company has not accepted any fixed deposits from the public falling under Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Thus, as on March 31, 2016, there were no deposits which remain unpaid or unclaimed and due for repayment.
AUDITORS
The Statutory Auditors, M/s. H. S. Hathi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai (Firm Registration No:103596W) who will retire at the conclusion of 32nd Annual General Meeting to be held on September 28, 2016 and being eligible, will offer himself for re-appointment.
The Company has received letter from M/s. H. S. Hathi & Co., Chartered Accountants, to the effect that their appointment, if made, would be within the prescribed limits under Section 141(3)(g) of the Act and that they are not disqualified for such appointment within the meaning of Section 141 of the Act.
The observations and comments given by Auditors in their report read together with notes to Accounts are self explanatory and hence do not call for any further comments under Section 134 of the Act. The Auditors'' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
SECRETARIALAUDITOR
A Secretarial Audit was conducted during the period of nine months ended on March 31, 2016 by the Secretarial Auditor M/s. S. Bhattbhatt & Co. a Company Secretary in Practice. There are no qualifications or observations or remarks made by the Secretarial Auditor in their Report. The Report of Secretarial Audit in form of MR-3 for period of nine months ended on March 31,2016 is attached as Annexure - 2 to the Report.
RELATED PARTYTRANSACTIONS
All contract(s)/arrangement(s)/transaction(s) entered into by your Company with its related parties, during the year under review, were:
- in "ordinary course of business" of the Company;
- on "an arm''s length basis"; and
- not "material",
As per the provisions of Section 188(1) of the Act read with Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014. Accordingly, Form AOC-2, prescribed under the provisions of Section 134(3)(h) of the Act and Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, for disclosure of details of Related Party Transactions, which are "not at arm''s length basis" and also, which are "material & at arm''s length basis", is not provided as an annexure of the Directors'' Report.
However, details of the Related Party Transactions entered into during the year under review and as on March 31, 2016, are disclosed as part of the financial statements of your Company for the year under review, as Note 20. Further, pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Board has, approved and adopted a Policy on Related Party Transactions. The said policy is available on your Company''s website viz. www.sterinternational.com /Pages/policy.aspx
TRANSFEROF UNCLAIMED DIVIDENDTO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
The provisions of Section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply as there was no dividend declared and paid by the Company.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The Company does not have any loan, guarantee or investments except as stated in Note No. 23 forming part of financial statements.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY''S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
During the period of nine months ended on March 31, 2016, there were no such orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company''s operations in future.
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company has adequate internal control procedures commensurate with its size and nature of business. The business control procedures ensure efficient use and protection of Company''s resources and compliance with policies, procedures and statutory requirements.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
There have been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which occurred between the end of period of nine months ended on March 31,2016 to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company follows a policy on nomination and remuneration of Directors and Senior Management Employees. The Policy is approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The policy on the above is attached herewith as an Annexure-4.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a Company''s sense of responsibility towards the community and environment in which it operates. It is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development of the society at large and building capacity for sustainable livelihoods. The Company believes in conducting its business responsibly, fairly and in a most transparent manner. It continually seeks ways to bring about an overall positive impact on the society and environment where it operates and as a part of its social objectives.
This policy has been formally formulated and adopted in terms of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed there under to undertake CSR activities.
The responsibilities of the CSR Committee include:
1. Formulating and recommending to the Board of Directors the CSR Policy and indicating activities to be undertaken.
2. Recommending the amount of expenditure for the CSR activities.
3. Monitoring CSR activities from time to time.
In view of the average annual net profit for the past three years comes to negative figure which is calculated as per the applicable provisions for the Companies Act, 2013, your Company was not required to spend any amount towards the CSR activity, as per the applicable provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, the details of the CSR activities during the year under review are not provided in this Report.
BOARDEVALUATION
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, Board Committees and Individual Directors pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Corporate Governance requirements as prescribed by Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015.
The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the Committee members on the basis of the criteria such as the composition of Committees, effectiveness of Committee meetings, etc.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of the individual Directors on the basis of the criteria such as the contribution of the Individual Director to the Board and Committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc. In addition, the chairman was also evaluated on the key aspects of his role.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of Non-Independent Directors, performance of the board as a whole and performance of the chairman was evaluated, taking into account the views of Non-Executive Directors. The same was discussed in the Board meeting that followed the meeting of the Independent Directors, at which the performance of the Board, its Committees and Individual Directors was also discussed. Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire board, excluding the Independent Director being evaluated.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Corporate Governance requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, and as stipulated under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. A separate section on corporate governance under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, along with the certificate from the Statutory Auditor confirming the compliance, is annexed and forms part of this Annual Report in Annexure - 3.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
Management Discussion and Analysis for the year under review, as stipulated under Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report in Annexure-5.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as Annexure -1. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
There are no employees drawing remuneration of more than One crore and two lacs rupees limit as specified under provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act and Rule 5(2) & 5(3) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
VIGILMECHANISM
Your Company has a well-defined ''Whistle Blower Policy'' and established Vigil Mechanism to provide for adequate safeguard against victimization of Directors and employees who follow such mechanism and also make provisions for direct access to the chairperson of Audit Committee in appropriate cases. Details of the Vigil Mechanism policy are made available on the Company''s website atwww.sterinternational.com/Pages/policy.aspx.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FORINDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All new Independent Directors (IDs) inducted into the Board are given an orientation. Presentations are made by Other Directors and Senior Management giving an overview of the Company''s operations, to familiarize the new IDs with the Company''s business operations. The new IDs are given an orientation on our products, group structure and subsidiary Company, Board constitution and procedures, matters reserved for the Board, and the Company''s major risks and risk management strategy. The Policy on the Company''s Familiarization Programme for IDs can be accessed atwww.sterinternational.com/Pages/policy.aspx.
INTERNALCONTROLANDITSADEQUACY
The Company has adequate internal controls and processes in place with respect to its financial statements which provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements. These controls and processes are driven through various policies, procedures and certifications. The processes and controls are reviewed periodically. The Company has a mechanism of testing the controls at regular intervals for their design and operating effectiveness to ascertain the reliability and authenticity of financial information.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place a Policy against Sexual Harassment at work place in line with the requirement of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set-up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary and trainees) are covered under this Policy. No complaint received by the Committee during the year.
PARTICULARS OF ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 the required information relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption is not required to be given as Company do not have any manufacturing activities. There is no foreign exchange earnings or outgo during the year.
DIRECTORS''RESPONSIBILITYSTATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, your directors hereby states that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;
b) The Accounting Policies have been selected and these have been applied consistently and judgments and estimates made thereon are reasonable and prudent, so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company for the nine months period ended on March 31, 2016 and of the Profit of the Company for the aforesaid period;
c) Proper and sufficient care has been 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) Annual accounts of the Company have been prepared on a ''Going Concern'' basis;
e) Internal Financial Controls have been laid down and being followed by the Company and that such Internal Financial Controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f) Proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws have been devised.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the contribution made by the Shareholders, Suppliers, Customers, Stockiest & Importers and Bankers of the Company during the year under report.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Chetan Sandesara Nitin Sandesara
Director Director
Mumbai : September 01, 2016 (DIN: 00255671) (DIN: 00255496)
Jun 30, 2015
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 31st Annual Report
together with the Audited Statement of Accounts of the Company for the
year ended 30th June, 2015.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
( Rs, in Lacs)
Year Ended Year Ended
Particulars 30-06-2015 30-06-2014
Income from Operations 156.58 128.81
Other Income 34.35 130.51
Total Income 190.93 259.31
Earnings before Depreciation,
Interest & Tax 90.19 171.57
Less : Depreciation 60.27 63.43
Interest 0.00 76.01
Profit Before Tax 29.92 32.13
Provision for Taxation 7.15 9.95
Net Profit / (Loss) for the year 22.77 22.18
DIVIDEND
The Directors do not recommend any dividend for the current year with a
view to conserve the resources.
OPERATIONS & FUTURE OUTLOOK
The total income of the company on standalone basis has been Rs, 190.93
lacs as compare to Rs, 259.31 lacs in the current year whereas the
total income of the company on the consolidated basis has increased
from Rs, 44,929.57 lacs in the previous year to Rs, 56,802.96 lacs the
current year.
The Company's Substantial Investment is in the overseas subsidiaries,
which are in the business of Oil related activities. The Major Income
of the Company is due to the operations of the subsidiaries in Oil
related activities, which are reflected in the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES
The Company has the following four direct and indirect overseas
subsidiary companies as on 30th June, 2015:
British Oil & Gas Exploration Private Limited, Mauritius (BOGEPL)
BOGEPL is 100 per cent owned subsidiary of the Company which is a
Holding Company of British Oil Resources Limited.
British Oil Resources Limited, Mauritius (BORL)
BORL is 100 per cent owned subsidiary of BOGEPL and holds the entire
issued share capital of SORL & GGL and 99.96 per cent of the entire
issued share capital of BOGEL.
British Oil & Gas Explorations Limited, British Virgin Islands (BOGEL)
BOGEL is 99.96 per cent owned subsidiary of BORL. The Company is
engaged in business of oil rigs and associated services, which involves
the purchase of oil rigs and letting it on hire by deployment of rigs
on oil fields for drilling.
Sterling Oil Resources Limited, British Virgin Islands (SORL)
Sterling Oil Resources Ltd is a 100 per cent subsidiary of BORL. The
company is engaged in the business of oil trading and other related
products.
Geodynamics Geospectra Limited, British Virgin Islands (GGL)
Geodynamics Geospectra Limited (GGL) is 100% owned subsidiary of BORL.
The company provides services in the collection and interpretation of
seismic data. It is capable of acquiring both two-dimensional and
three-dimensional seismic data. Seismic data is collected by causing an
explosion in the area beneath a shot-hole and then capturing the
resulting resonance by a geophone and a telemetry system.
Interpretation of the seismic data collected helps in identifying the
precise points for well drilling.
During the year, the Board of Directors (the Board) reviewed the
affairs of material subsidiaries. We have, in accordance with Section
129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 prepared consolidated financial
statements of the Company and all its subsidiaries, which form part of
the Annual Report. Further, the report on the performance and financial
position of each of the subsidiary, associate and joint venture and
salient features of the financial statements in the prescribed Form
AOC-1 is given.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the audited
financial statements, including the consolidated financial statements
and related information of the Company and audited financial statements
of each of the subsidiary will be available on our website
www.sterlinginternational.com. These documents will also be available
for inspection during business hours at the registered office of the
Company.
CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING YEAR
Our Company has financial year ends on June 30 every year. Pursuant to
Section 2(41) of the Companies Act, 2013, we are required to change the
financial year from June to March. Therefore our next financial
statement will be prepared for a period of Nine months starting from
1st July, 2015 and ended on 31st March, 2016.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
A separate report on Management Discussion and Analysis relating to
business and economic environment surrounding your company is enclosed
as a part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
We believe Corporate Governance is at the heart of Stakeholder value
creation. In pursuance of the system of Corporate Governance instituted
by SEBI, forming part of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
a report thereon is separately attached to this report.
DIRECTORS
Shri Nitin Sandesara and Shri Rajbhushan Dixit, Directors of the
Company, retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting
and being eligible, offers themselves for re-appointment. The Board
recommends re-appointment of Shri Nitin Sandesara and Shri Rajbhushan
Dixit.
During the year, Shri Ramani Iyer and Shri Hitesh Patel, Directors of
the Company resigned from the Board. Shri Ramani Iyer and Shri Hitesh
Patel were on the Board of the company for many years. The Directors
would like to place on record their sincere appreciation for their
commitment and contribution made by them during their tenure on the
Board.
Ms. Mayuri patel was appointed as independent director w.e.f 25th
March, 2015. As per Companies Act, 2013, Independent Directors shall
hold office for a term of upto five consecutive years. Ms. Mayuri Patel
being eligible and offering herself for appointment is proposed to be
appointed as an Independent Director for five consecutive years for a
term five years from the date of this Annual General Meeting.. Ms.
Mayuri patel submitted to the Board a declaration that she meets
criteria of independence as provided in Section 149 (6) of the
Companies Act, 2013. The Board recommends appointment of Ms. Mayuri
Patel as independent director to the members.
During the year, the Board met four times.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS DECLARATION
The Company has received the necessary declaration from each
Independent Directors in accordance with Section 149(7) of the
Companies Act, 2013, that he/she meets the criteria of independence as
laid out in sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013
and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There have been no materially significant related party transactions
between the Company and the Directors, the management, the subsidiaries
or the relatives except for those disclosed in the financial
statements.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The Company does not have any loan, guarantee or investments except as
stated in Note No. 24 forming part of financial statements.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Board at its meeting held on May 14, 2014, Constitute Nomination &
Remuneration Committee, in accordance with section 178 of the Companies
Act, 2013. The functions of the Committee include recommending
appointments of Directors to the Board, identifying persons who are
qualified to become Directors and who may be appointed in senior
management in accordance with the criteria laid down and recommending
to the Board their appointment and removal, framing an evaluation
framework for the evaluation of the performance of the Directors and
the Board, evaluation of performance of every Director, recommending to
the Board a policy relating to the remuneration for the Directors, key
managerial personnel and other employees, formulating the criteria for
determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a
Director, framing policy on Board diversity and other functions
assigned by the Board.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, COMMITTEES AND DIRECTORS
The Company with the approval of remuneration and Nomination Committee
has put in place an evaluation framework for evaluation of the Board of
Directors. The Board also carries out an evaluation of the working of
its Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Risk
Management Committee etc.
The evaluation of the Committees is based on the assessment of the
compliance with the terms of reference of the Committees. The
evaluations for the Directors and the Board were done through
circulation of two questionnaires, one for the Directors and the other
for the Board which assessed the performance of the Board on select
parameters related to roles, responsibilities and obligations of the
Board and functioning of the Committees including assessing the
quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the
company management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to
effectively and reasonably perform their duties. The evaluation
criteria for the Directors was based on their participation,
contribution and offering guidance to and understanding of the areas
which are relevant to them in their capacity as members of the Board.
SELECTION OF NEW DIRECTORS AND BOARD MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee works with the Board to
determine the appropriate characteristics, skills and experience for
the Board as a whole and its individual members with the objective of
having a Board with diverse backgrounds and experience in business,
government, education and public service. Characteristics expected of
all Directors include independence, integrity, high personal and
professional ethics, sound business judgment, ability to participate
constructively in deliberations and willingness to exercise authority
in a collective manner.
RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The Company has also constituted Risk Management Committee to oversee
the operational risk management in the Company. The purpose of the
Committee is to assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its
oversight responsibilities with regard to enterprise risk management.
The Committee reviews the risk management practices and actions
deployed by the Management with respect to identification, impact
assessment, monitoring, mitigation and reporting of key risks while
trying to achieve its business objectives.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company's vision is to be a global benchmark in value creation and
corporate citizenship and the Company's long-term Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) objective, is to improve the quality of life of
the communities through long-term value creation for all stakeholders.
The Company have CSR committee consisting of Shri R. B. Dixit, Shri
Ronald D'souza and Smt. Mayuri Patel. The average annual net profit for
the past three years amounting to Rs, 389,875. As the committee is of
the opinion that the amount of net profit is so meager that the amount
required to be spent on CSR would not have any effectiveness and
therefore it was decided not to spend the amount.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS OF THE COMPANY
There are no significant and/or material orders passed by the
Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status of
the Company.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuance to Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the directors
hereby states that :
i) in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended 30th
June, 2015, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed along
with proper explanation relating to material departures.
ii) the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of
the company for that period.
iii) the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care 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;
iv) the Directors had prepared the Annual Accounts for the year ended
30th June, 2015 on a going concern basis.
v) the Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are
adequate and were operating effectively.
vi) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were
adequate and operating effectively.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company did not accept any deposits from the Public during the year
under review.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form
MGT-9 is annexed herewith as Annexure A.
AUDITORS
Statutory Auditors
As recommended by the Audit Committee, the Board has proposed the
re-appointment of M/s. H. S. Hathi & Co., Chartered Accountants as
statutory auditors for the financial year from 01-07-2015 to
31-03-2016. The appointment is accordingly proposed in the Notice of
the current AGM vide item no. 4 for approval by Members. There are no
qualifications, reservation or adverse remarks made by the statutory
auditors in the audit report.
Secretarial Auditors
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 with the approval of its Board,
appointed M/s. S. Bhattbhatt & Co. a Company Secretaries in Practice
to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial
year ended June 30, 2015. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed
herewith as Annexure B. There are no qualifications, reservation or
adverse remark or disclaimer made by the auditor in the report save and
except disclaimer made by them in discharge of their professional
obligation.
PERSONNEL
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under
Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 5(2) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014 is not given as there is no employee drawing salary in excess of
prescribed limit.
INTERNAL CONTROL AND ITS ADEQUACY
The Company has adequate internal controls and processes in place with
respect to its financial statements which provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of
financial statements. These controls and processes are driven through
various policies, procedures and certifications. The processes and
controls are reviewed periodically. The Company has a mechanism of
testing the controls at regular intervals for their design and
operating effectiveness to ascertain the reliability and authenticity
of financial information.
PARTICULARS OF ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN
EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134 (3) (m) of the
Companies Act, 2013 the required information relating to conservation
of energy, technology absorption is not required to be given as Company
do not have any manufacturing activities. There is no foreign exchange
earnings or outgo during the year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors appreciate the valuable co-operation extended by the
Central and State Government authorities and are extremely grateful to
the Financial Institutions and the Company's Bankers for their
continued assistance, guidance and support. Your Directors are also
grateful to the Employees, Shareholders, Customers and the General
Public for their support and confidence reposed in the Management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Chetan J. Sandesara Nitin J. Sandesara
Place: Mumbai Director Director
Date: August 28, 2015 (DIN - 00255671) (DIN - 00255496)
Jun 30, 2014
To the Members,
Sterling International Enterprises Limited
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 30th Annual Report
together with the Audited Statement of Accounts of the Company for the
year ended 30th June, 2014.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rsin Lacs)
Year Ended Year Ended
Particulars 30-06-2014 30-06-2013
Income from Operations 128.81 612.85
Other Income 130.50 339.29
Total Income 259.31 952.14
Earning before Depreciation,Interest & Tax 171.57 705.71
Less : Depreciation 63.43 95.85
Interest 76.01 410.82
Profit Before Tax 32.13 199.04
Provision for Taxation 9.95 49.05
Net Profit / (Loss) for the year 22.18 149.99
DIVIDEND
The Directors do not recommend any dividend for the current year with
a view to conserve the resources.
OPERATIONS & FUTURE OUTLOOK
During the year under review, operating income of the Company has
reduced toRs.128.81 lacs fromRs. 612.85 lacs in the previous year. The total
income, during the year under review, has been Rs. 259.31 lacs against Rs.
952.14 lacs in the previous year.
The new growth areas in oil related business like letting Oil
Exploration Rigs on hire, Oil Trading, Seismic & Geology Survey etc.
identified by your company and operated through overseas Subsidiaries
has continued to give fruits,
which are reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India, vide
General Circular No. 2/2011 dated February 8, 2011, has granted general
exemption under Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, waiving the
requirement to publish individual balance sheets, profit & loss
accounts, directors'' reports and auditors'' reports of the
subsidiaries and other documents otherwise required to be attached
to the Company''saccounts.
In terms of the above exemption, the accounts of the subsidiaries have
not been enclosed with the results.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Company has the following direct and indirect overseas subsidiary
companies:
British Oil & Gas Exploration Private Limited, Mauritius (BOGEPL)
BOGEPL is 100 per cent owned subsidiary of the Company which is a
Holding Company of British Oil Resources Limited.
British Oil Resources Limited, Mauritius (BORL)
BORL is 100 per cent owned subsidiary of BOGEPL and holds the entire
issued share capital of SORL & GGL and
99.96 percent of the entire issued share capital of BOGEL.
British Oil & Gas Explorations Limited, British Virgin Islands(BOGEL)
BOGEL is 99.96 per cent owned subsidiary of BORL. The Company is
engaged in business of oil rigs and associated services, which involves
the purchase of oil rigs and letting it on hire by deployment of rigs
on oil fields for drilling.
Sterling Oil Resources Limited, British Virgin Islands (SORL)
Sterling Oil Resources Ltd is a 100 per cent subsidiary of BORL. The
company is engaged in the business of oil trading
and other related products.
Geodynamics Geospectr Limited,British Virgin Islands(GGL)
Geodynamics Geospectra Limited (GGL) is 100% owned subsidiary of BORL.
The company provides services in the collection and interpretation of
seismic data. It is capable of acquiring both two-dimensional and
three-dimensional seismic data. Seismic data is collected by causing an
explosion in the area beneath a shot-hole and then capturing the
resulting resonance by a geophone and a telemetry system.
Interpretation of the seismic data collected helps in identifying the
precise points for well drilling.
The members may refer to the Statement under Section 212 of the
Companies Act, 1956 and information on the financials of subsidiaries
in this Annual Report for further information on the subsidiaries.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONAND ANALYSIS
A separate report on Management Discussion and Analysis relating to
business and economic environment surroundingyour
company is enclosed as a part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
We believe Corporate Governance is at the heart of Stakeholder value
creation. In pursuance of the system of Corporate Governance instituted
by SEBI, forming part of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
a report thereonis separately attached tothis report.
DIRECTORS
Shri Ramani Iyer & Shri Ronald D''souza, Directors of the Company,
retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being
eligible, offers themselves for re-appointment. The Board recommends
re-appointment of Shri Ramani Iyer & Shri Ronald D''souza.
DIRECTORS''R ESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217 (2AA) of the
Companies Act,1956, the Directors confirm:
I) That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended
30th June, 2014, the applicable
Accounting Standards had been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
ii) That the Directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudentso as togive atrue and fair viewofthe state of affairsofthe Companyatthe end of the financial year and of the profit
of the Company for the year under review;
iii) That the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities and
iv) That the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts for the year
ended 30th June, 2014 on a ''going concern'' basis.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company did not accept any deposits from the Public during the year
under review.
AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT
M/s. H. S. Hathi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company
shall retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and having furnished the required certificate pursuant to Section
224(1B) of the Companies Act,1956areeligible,offerthemselffor
re-appointment.The Board recommends their re-appointment.
In respect of observations made by the Auditors in their Report, your
Directors wish to state that the respective notes to the accounts are
self-explanatory, and do not call for any further comments.
PARTICULARSOF EMPLOYEES
The company has no employees of the category indicated under Section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Company''s
(Particulars of Employees) Rules 1988 as amended.
ENERGY CONSERVATION,TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The company is engaged in Software activities and had no manufacturing
activities during the year under review. No particulars are therefore
required to be furnished in this report relating to the conservation of
energy and technology absorption as required under Section 217(1)(e) of
the Companies Act, 1956.
During the year under review, the company has no income in foreign
currency.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors appreciate the valuable co-operation extended by the
Central and State Government authorities and are extremely grateful to
the Financial Institutions and the Company''s Bankers for their
continued assistance, guidance and support. Your Directors are also
grateful to the Employees, Shareholders, Customers and the General
Public for their support and confidence reposed in the Management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai Nitin J. Sandesara
Date:28th August,2014 Chairman
(DIN - 00255496)
Jun 30, 2013
To the Members of Sterling International Enterprises Limited
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 29th Annual Report
together with the Audited Statement of Accounts of the Company for the
year ended 30th June, 2013.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs. in Lacs)
Year Ended Year Ended
Particulars 30-06-2013 30-06-2012
Operating Income 612.85 721.50
Other Income 339.29 0.71
Total Income 952.14 722.21
Earnings before Depreciation,
Interest & Tax 705.71 638.84
Less : Depreciation 95.85 185.23
Interest 410.82 404.80
Profit Before Tax 199.04 48.81
Provision for Taxation 38.00 14.00
Provision for Deferred Tax 11.05 (2.60)
Net Profit / (Loss) for the year 149.99 37.41
DIVIDEND
The Directors do not recommend any dividend for the current year with a
view to conserve the resources.
OPERATIONS & FUTURE OUTLOOK
During the year under review, operating income of the Company has
reduced to Rs. 612.85 lacs from Rs. 721.50 lacs in the previous year. The
total income, due to sale of some investments in the form of land
during the year under review, has been Rs. 952.14 lacs against Rs. 722.21
lacs in the previous year.
The new growth areas in oil related business like letting Oil
Exploration Rigs on hire, Oil Trading, Seismic & Geology Survey etc.
identified by your company and operated through overseas Subsidiaries
has continued to give fruits, which are reflected in the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Company has the following direct and indirect overseas subsidiary
companies:
British Oil & Gas Exploration Private Limited, Mauritius (BOGEPL)
BOGEPL is 100 per cent owned subsidiary of the Company which is a
Holding Company of British Oil Resources Limited.
British Oil Resources Limited, Mauritius (BORL)
BORL is 100 per cent owned subsidiary of BOGEPL and holds the entire
issued share capital of SORL & GGL and 99.96 per cent of the entire
issued share capital of BOGEL.
British Oil & Gas Explorations Limited, British Virgin Islands (BOGEL)
BOGEL is 99.96 per cent owned subsidiary of BORL. The Company is
engaged in business of oil rigs and associated services, which involves
the purchase of oil rigs and letting it on hire by deployment of rigs
on oil fields for drilling.
Sterling Oil Resources Limited, British Virgin Islands (SORL)
Sterling Oil Resources Ltd is a 100 per cent subsidiary of BORL. The
company is engaged in the business of oil trading and other related
products.
Geodynamics Geospectra Limited, British Virgin Islands (GGL)
Geodynamics Geospectra Limited (GGL) is 100% owned subsidiary of BORL.
The company provides services in the collection and interpretation of
seismic data. It is capable of acquiring both two-dimensional and
three-dimensional seismic data. Seismic data is collected by causing an
explosion in the area beneath a shot-hole and then capturing the
resulting resonance by a geophone and a telemetry system.
Interpretation of the seismic data collected helps in identifying the
precise points for well drilling.
The members may refer to the Statement under Section 212 of the
Companies Act, 1956 and information on the financials of subsidiaries
in this Annual Report for further information on the subsidiaries.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
A separate report on Management Discussion and Analysis relating to
business and economic environment surrounding your company is enclosed
as a part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
We believe Corporate Governance is at the heart of Stakeholder value
creation. In pursuance of the system of Corporate Governance instituted
by SEBI, forming part of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
a report thereon is separately attached to this report.
DIRECTORS
Shri Nitin J. Sandesara, and Shri Chetan J. Sandesara, Directors of the
Company, retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting
and being eligible, offers themselves for re-appointment. The Board
recommends re- appointment of Shri Nitin J. Sandesara and Shri Chetan
J. Sandesara.
DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
Directors confirm:
i) That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended
30th June, 2013, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed
along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii) That the Directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the
profit of the Company for the year under review;
iii) That the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities; and
iv) That the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts for the year
ended 30th June, 2013 on a ''going concern'' basis.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company did not accept any deposits from the Public during the year
under review.
AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT
M/s. H. S. Hathi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company
shall retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and having furnished the required certificate pursuant to Section
224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956 are eligible, offer themself for
re-appointment. The Board recommends their re-appointment.
In respect of observations made by the Auditors in their Report, your
Directors wish to state that the respective notes to the accounts are
self-explanatory, and do not call for any further comments.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The company has no employees of the category indicated under Section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Company''s
(Particulars of Employees) Rules 1988 as amended.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The company is engaged in Software activities and had no manufacturing
activities during the year under review. No particulars are therefore
required to be furnished in this report relating to the conservation of
energy and technology absorption as required under Section 217(1)(e) of
the Companies Act, 1956.
During the year under review, the company has no income in foreign
currency.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Your Directors appreciate the valuable co-operation extended by the
Central and State Government authorities and are extremely grateful to
the Financial Institutions and the Company''s Bankers for their
continued assistance, guidance and support. Your Directors are also
grateful to the Employees, Shareholders, Customers and the General
Public for their support and confidence reposed in the Management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai Nitin J. Sandesara
Date: 29th August , 2013 Chairman
Jun 30, 2011
To the Members of STERLING INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 27th Annual Report
together with the Audited Statement of Accounts of the Company for the
year ended 30th June 2011.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs in Lacs)
Year Ended Year Ended
Particulars 30-06-2011 30-06-2010
Operating Income 393.85 417.55
Earning before Depreciation & Tax 210.34 336.31
Less : Depreciation 134.05 261.06
Profit Before Tax 76.29 75.25
Extra Ordinary Item - -
Provision for Taxation 14.00 12.00
Provision for Deferred Tax 9.00 10.00
Net Profit / (Loss) for the year 53.29 53.25
Less : Prior Period Adjustments - 3.55
APPROPRIATIONS
Proposed Dividend - -
Dividend Tax - -
Transfer to General Reserve - -
Surplus Balance carried forward to
Balance Sheet 53.29 49.70
DIVIDEND
The Directors do not recommend any dividend for the current year with a
view to conserve the resources.
OPERATIONS & FUTURE OUTLOOK
During the year under review, operating income of the Company has
decreased to Rs 393.85 lacs from Rs 417.55 lacs In the previous year.
Profit After Tax for the year has marginally increased to Rs 53.29 lacs
as compared to Rs 53.25 lacs in the previous year.
The new growth areas in oil related business like letting Oil
Exploration Rigs on hire, Oil Trading, Seismic & Geology Survey etc.
identified by your company and operated through overseas Subsidiaries
has continued to give fruits, which are reflected in the Consolidated
Financial Statements,
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Company has the following direct and indirect overseas subs [diary
companies:
British Oil & Gas Exploration Private Limited, Mauritius (BOGEPL)
BOGEPL is 100 per cent owned subsidiary of the Company which is a
Holding Company of British Oil Resources Limited,
British Oil Resources Limited, Mauritius (BORL)
BORL is 100 per cent owned subsidiary of BOGEPL and holds the entire
issued share capital of SORL & GG Land 99 96 percent of the issued
share capital of BOGEL.
British Oil & Gas Exploration Limited, British Virgin Islands (BOGEL)
BOGEL is 99.96 per cent owned subsidiary of BORL. The Company is
engaged in business of oil rigs and associated services, which involves
the purchase of oil rigs and Jetting it on hire by deployment of rigs
on oilfields for drilling.
Sterling Oil Resources Limited, British Virgin islands (SORL)
Sterling Oil Resources Ltd is a 100 per cent subsidiary of BORL. The
company is engaged in the business of oil trading and other related
products.
Geodynamics Geospectra Limited, British Virgin Islands (GGL)
Geodynamics Geospectra Limited {GGL) is 100% owned subsidiary of BORL.
The company provides services in the collection and interpretation of
seismic data, it is capable of acquiring both two-dimensional and
three- dimensional seismic data. Seismic data is collected by causing
an explosion in the area beneath a shot-hale and then capturing the
resulting resonance by a geophone and a telemetry system.
Interpretation of the seismic data collected helps in identifying the
precise points for well drilling.
The members may refer to the Statement under Section 212 of the
Companies Act, 1956 and information on the financials of subsidiaries
in this Annual Report for further information on the subsidiaries.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
A separate report on Management Discussion and Analysis relating to
business and economic environment surrounding you r company is enclosed
as a part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
We believe Corporate Governance is at the heart of Stakeholder value
creation. In pursuance of the system of Corporate Governance instituted
by SEBI forming part of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
a report thereon is separately attached to this report.
DIRECTORS
Shri Ramani Iyer, and Shri Ronald D'Souza, Directors of the Company,
retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being
eligible, offers themselves for re-appointment. The Board recommends
re-appointment of Shri Ramani Iyer, and Shri Ronald DÃSouza.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
Directors confirm:
i) That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended
30th June, 2011N the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed
along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii) That the Directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the
profit of the Company for the year under review;
iii) That the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities; and
iv) That the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts for the year
ended 30th June, 2011 on a 'going concern1 basis.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company did not accept any deposits from the Public during the year
under review.
AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT
M/s. H. S. Hathi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company
shall retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and having furnished the required certificate pursuant to Section
224(1B) of the Companies Act 1956 are Eligible for re-appointment. The
Board recommends their re-appointment.
In respect of observations made by the Auditors in their Report, your
Directors wish to state that the respective notes to the accounts are
self-explanatory, and do not call for any further comments.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The company has no employees of the category indicated under Section
217C2A) of the Companies Act 1956, read with the Company 's
(Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1988, as amended.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The company is engaged in Software activities and had no Manufacturing
activities during the year under review. No particulars are therefore
required to be furnished in this report relating to the conservation of
energy and technology absorption as required under Section 217(1)(e) of
the Companies Act, 1956.
During the year under review, the company has no income in foreign
currency.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Your Directors appreciate the valuable co-operation extended by the
Central and State Government authorities and are extremely grateful to
the Financial Institutions and the Company's Bankers for their
continued assistance, guidance and support. Your Directors are also
grateful to the Employees, Shareholders, Customers and the General
Public for their support and confidence reposed in the Management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai Nitin J. Sandesara
Date: 30th November 2011 Chairman
Jun 30, 2010
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 26th Annual Report
together with the Audited Statement of Accounts of the Company forthe
year ended 30th June, 2010.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rupees in Lacs)
Year Ended Year Ended
Particulars 30-06-2010 30-06-2009
Operating Income 417.55 380.70
Gross Profit 336.31 301.04
Less: Depreciation 261.06 260.84
Profit Before Tax 75.25 40.20
Extraordinary Item - -
Provision for Taxation 12.00 5.35
Provision for Deferred Tax 10.00 8.25
Net Profit / (Loss) for the year 53.25 26.60
Less: Prior Period Adjustment 3.55 -
appropriations
Proposed Dividend - -
Dividend Tax - -
Transfer to General Reserve - -
Surplus Balance carried forward to
Balance Sheet 49.70 26.60
DIVIDEND
The Directors do not recommend any dividend forthe
currentyearwithaviewto conserve the resources.
OPERATIONS & FUTURE OUTLOOK
During the year under review, operating income of the Company has
increased to Rs. 417.55 lacs from Rs. 380.70 lacs in the previous year,
an increase of 9.68%. Profit After Tax for the year has also increased
to Rs. 53.25 lacs as compared toRs.26.60 lacs in the previous year, an
increase of 100.19%.
The new growth areas in oil related business like letting Oil
Exploration Rigs on hire, Oil Trading, Seismic & Geology Survey etc.
identified by your company and operated through overseas Subsidiaries
has given fruits, which are reflected in the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
ISSUE OF GLOBAL DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS
The Company has raised USD 175 Million by issue of 18,402,841 Global
Depositary Receipts (GDRs) at an offer price of USD 9.51 per GDR
equivalent to Rs. 110/- per share in the month of December 2009. The
Company has completed over allotment option in the month of January
2010 and raised USD 26.25 Million by issue of 2,760,426 GDRs. Each GDR
representing 4 underlying Equity Shares of Rs. 1/- each. The GDRs are
listed on Luxembourg Stock Exchange and underlying equity shares are
listed on Bombay Stock Exchange Limited.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Company has the following direct and indirect overseas subsidiary
companies:
British Oil & Gas Exploration Private Limited, Mauritius (BOGEPL)
BOGEPL is 100 percent owned subsidiary which is a Holding Company of
British Oil Resources Limited.
British Oil Resources Limited, Mauritius (BORL)
BORL is 100 per cent owned subsidiary of BOGEPL and holds the entire
issued share capital of BOGEL, SORL & GGL.
British Oil & Gas Explorations Limited, British Virgin Islands (BOGEL)
BOGEL is 100 per cent owned subsidiary of BORL. The Company is engaged
in business of oil rigs and associated services, which involves the
purchase of oil rigs and letting it on hire by deployment of rigs on
oil fields for drilling.
Sterling Oil Resources Limited, British Virgin Islands (SORL) Sterling
Oil Resources Ltd is a 100 per cent subsidiary of BORL. The company is
engaged in the business of oil trading and other related products.
Geodynamics Geospectra Limited, British Virgin Islands (GGL)
Geodynamics Geospectra Limited (GGL) is 100% owned subsidiary of BORL.
The company provides services in the collection and interpretation of
seismic data. It is capable of acquiring both two-dimensional and
three- dimensional seismic data. Seismic data is collected by causing
an explosion in the area beneath a shot-hole and then capturing the
resulting resonance by a geophone and a telemetry system.
Interpretation of the seismic data collected helps in identifying the
precise points for well drilling.
The members may refer to the Statement under Section 212 of the
Companies Act, 1956 and information on the financials of subsidiaries
in this Annual Report for further information on the subsidiaries.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
A separate report on Management Discussion and Analysis relating to
business and economic environment surrounding your company is enclosed
asapartofthe Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
We believe Corporate Governance is at the heart of Stakeholder value
creation. In pursuance of the system of Corporate Governance instituted
by SEBI, forming part of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
a report thereon is separately attached to this report.
DIRECTORS
Shri Nitin J. Sandesara, and Shri Chetan J. Sandesara, Directors of the
Company, retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting
and being eligible, offers themselves for re-appointment. The Board
recommend re-appointment of Shri Nitin J. Sandesara and Shri Chetan J.
Sandesara.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
Directors confirm:
i) That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended
30th June, 2010, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed
along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii) That the Directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgements 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 the year under review;
iii) That the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities; and
iv) That the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts for the year
ended 30th June, 2010 on a going concernbasis.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company did not accept any deposits from the Public during the year
under review.
AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT
M/s. H. S. Hathi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company
shall retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and having furnished the required certificate pursuant to Section 224(1
B) of the Companies Act, 1956 are eligible for re-appointment. The
Board recommends their re-appointment.
In respect of observations made by the Auditors in their Report, your
Directors wish to state that the respective notes to the accounts are
self-explanatory, and do not call for any further comments.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The company has no employees of the category indicated under Section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companys
(Particulars of Employees) Rules 1988 as amended.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The company is engaged in Software activities and had no manufacturing
activities during the year under review. No particulars are therefore
required to be furnished in this report relating to the conservation of
energy and technology absorption as required under Section 217(1)(e) of
the Companies Act, 1956.
During the year under review, the company has no income in foreign
currency.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors appreciate the valuable co-operation extended by the
Central and State Government authorities and are extremely grateful to
the Financial Institutions and the Companys Bankers for their
continued assistance, guidance and support. Your Directors are also
grateful to the Employees, Shareholders, Customers and the General
Publicfortheirsupportand confidence reposed in the Management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai Nitin J. Sandesara
Date: 19th November, 2010 Chairman
Jun 30, 2009
To the Members of Sterling International Enterprises Limited
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 25th Annual Report
together with the Audited Statement of Accounts of the Company for the
year ended 30th June, 2009.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rupees in Lacs)
Year Ended Year Ended
Particulars 30-06-2009 30-06-2008
Operating Income 380.70 2018.48
Gross Profit 301.04 1004.73
Less : Depreciation 260.84 368.83
Profit Before Tax 40.20 635.90
Extra Ordinary Item - -
Provision for Taxation 5.35 74.90
Provision for Deferred Tax 8.25 12.00
Net Profit / (Loss) for the year 26.60 549.00
APPROPRIATIONS
Proposed Dividend - -
Dividend Tax - -
Transfer to General Reserve - -
Surplus Balance carried forward to Balance Sheet 26.60 549.00
DIVIDEND
The Directors do not recommend any dividend for the current year with a
view to conserve the resources.
OPERATIONS & FUTURE OUTLOOK
During the year under review, operating income of the Company has
decreased to Rs.380.70 lacs from Rs. 2018.48 lacs in the previous
year. Profit After Tax for the year has also decreased to Rs.26.60 lacs
as compared to Rs. 549.00 lacs in the previous year.
As intimated last year, your company has identified the new growth
areas and is now operating through its overseas subsidiary companies in
the new businesses like letting Oil Exploration Rigs on hire, Oil
trading, Seismic & Geology Survey etc.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Company has the following direct and indirect overseas subsidiary
companies:
British Oil & Gas Exploration Private Limited, Mauritius (BOGEPL)
BOGEPL is 100 per cent owned subsidiary which is a Holding Company of
British Oil Resources Limited. British Oil Resources Limited,
Mauritius (BORL)
BORL is 100 per cent owned subsidiary of BOGEPL and holds the entire
issued share capital of BOGEL, SORL &GGL.
British Oil & Gas Explorations Limited, British Virgin Islands (BOGEL)
BOGEL is 100 per cent owned subsidiary of BORL. The Company is engaged
in business of oil rigs and associated services, which involves the
purchase of oil rigs and letting it on hire by deployment of rigs on
oil fields for drilling.
Sterling Oil Resources Limited, British Virgin Islands (SORL)
Sterling Oil Resources Ltd is a 100 per cent subsidiary of BORL. The
company is engaged in the business of oil trading and other related
products.
Geodynamics Geospectra Limited, British Virgin Islands (GGL)
Geodynamics Geospectra Limited (GGL) is 100% owned subsidiary of BORL.
The company provides services in the collection and interpretation of
seismic data. It is capable of acquiring both two-dimensional and
three-dimensional seismic data. Seismic data is collected by causing an
explosion in the area beneath a shot- hole and then capturing the
resulting resonance by a geophone and a telemetry system.
Interpretation of the seismic data collected helps in identifying the
precise points for well drilling.
The members may refer to the Statement under Section 212 of the
Companies Act, 1956 and information on the financials of subsidiaries
in this Annual Report for further information on the subsidiaries.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
A separate report on Management Discussion and Analysis relating to
business and economic environment surrounding your company is enclosed
as a part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
We believe Corporate Governance is at the heart of Stakeholder value
creation. In pursuance of the system of Corporate Governance instituted
by SEBI, forming part of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
a report thereon is separately attached to this report.
DIRECTORS
Shri R. B. Dixit, and Shri Hitesh Patel, Directors of the Company,
retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being
eligible, offers themselves for re-appointment. The Board recommends
re- appointment of Shri R. B. Dixit and Shri Hitesh Patel.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
Directors confirm:
i) That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended
30th June, 2009, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed
along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii) That the Directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgements 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 the year under review;
iii) That the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities; and
v) That the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts for the year
ended 30th June, 2009 on a 'going concern' basis.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company did not accept any deposits from the Public during the year
under review.
AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT
M/s. H. S. Hathi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company
shall retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and having furnished the required certificate pursuant to Section 224(
IB) of the Companies Act, 1956 are eligible for re-appointment. The
Board recommends their re-appointment.
In respect of observations made by the Auditors in their Report, your
Directors wish to state that the respective notes to the accounts are
self-explanatory, and do not call for any further comments.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The company has no employees of the category indicated under Section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Company's
(Particulars of Employees) Rules 1988 as amended.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The company is engaged in Software activities and had no manufacturing
activities during the year under review. No particulars are therefore
required to be furnished in this report relating to the conservation of
energy and technology absorption as required under Section 217( I) (e)
of the Companies Act, 1956.
During the year under review, the company has earned income of Rs.
4,935,466 in foreign currency.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors appreciate the valuable co-operation extended by the
Central and State Government authorities and are extremely grateful to
the Financial Institutions and the Company's Bankers for their
continued assistance, guidance and support. Your Directors are also
grateful to the Employees, Shareholders, Customers and the General
Public for their support and confidence reposed in the Management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai Nitin J.Sandesara
Date: 25th November, 2009 Chairman
Jun 30, 2008
To The Members Sterling International Enterprises Limited
(Formerly Transworld Infotech Limited)
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 24th Annual Report
together with the Audited Statement of Accounts of the Company for the
year ended 30th June, 2008.
FINANCIAL RESULTS (Rs. in Lacs)
Particulars Year Ended Year Ended
30-06-2008 30-06-2007
Operating Income 2018.48 2052.64
Gross Profit 1004.73 98784
Less : Depreciation 368.83 47765
Profit Before Tax 635.90 510.19
Extra Ordinary Item - -
Provision for Taxation 74.90 55.00
Provision for Deferred Tax 12.00 5.00
Net Profit / (Loss) for the year 549.00 450.19
APPROPRIATIONS
Proposed Dividend - -
Surplus Balance carried forward to Balance Sheet 549.00 450.19
DIVIDEND
The Directors do not recommend any dividend for the current year with a
view to conserve the resources.
OPERATIONS & FUTURE OUTLOOK
During the year under review, operating income of the Company has
decreased to Rs. 2018.48 lacs from Rs. 2052.64 lacs in the previous
year, a decrease of 1.66%. Profit After Tax for the year is Rs. 549.00
lacs as compared to Rs. 450.19 lacs in the previous year, a increase of
21.95%.
CHANGE OF NAME OF THE COMPANY
During the year Company's name changed from "Transworld Infotech
Limited" to "Sterling International Enterprises Limited" with effect
from 17th January 2008.
COMMENCEMENT OF NEW BUSINESS
During the year the company has identified the new growth areas in the
economy and therefore has taken the approval of the members for the
commencement of new businesses like mining, hospitality, oil trading
and letting on hire oil rigs, etc.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Company has the following direct and indirect overseas subsidiary
companies:
British Oil S Gas Exploration Private Limited, Mauritius (BOGEPL)
BOGEPL is 100 per cent owned subsidiary which is a Holding Company of
British Oil Resources Limited.
British Oil Resources Limited, Mauritius (BORL)
BORL is 100 per cent owned subsidiary of BOGEPL and holds the entire
issued share capital of BOGEL, SORL S GGL.
British Oil S Gas Explorations Limited, British Virgin Islands (BOGEL)
BOGEL is 100 per cent. owned subsidiary of BORL. The Company is engaged
in business of oil rigs and associated services, which involves the
purchase of oil rigs and letting it on hire by deployment of rigs on
oil fields for drilling.
Sterling Oil Resources Limited, British Virgin Islands (SORL)
Sterling Oil Resources Ltd is a 100 per cent. subsidiary of BORL. The
company is engaged in the business of oil related products.
Geodynamic Geospectra Limited, British Virgin Islands (GGL)
Geodynamic Geospectra Limited (GGL) is 100% owned subsidiary of BORL.
The company provides services in the collection and interpretation of
seismic data. It is capable of acquiring both two- dimensional and
three-dimensional seismic data. Seismic data is collected by causing an
explosion in the area beneath a shot-hole and then capturing the
resulting resonance by a geophone and a telemetry system.
Interpretation of the seismic data collected helps in identifying the
precise points for well drilling.
The members may refer to the Statement under Section 212 of the
Companies Act, 1956 and information on the financials of subsidiaries
in this Annual Report for further information on the subsidiaries.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
A separate report on Management Discussion and Analysis relating to
business and economic environment surrounding your company is enclosed
as a part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
We believe Corporate Governance is at the heart of Stakeholder value
creation. In pursuance of the system of Corporate Governance instituted
by SEBI, forming part of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange,
a report thereon is separately attached to this report.
DIRECTORS
Shri Ramani Iyear, and Shri Ronald D'souza, Directors of the Company,
retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being
eligible, offers themselves for re-appointment.
The Board recommends re-appointment of Shri Ramani Iyer and Shri Ronald
D'souza. During the year Shri Nitin J. Sandesara and Shri Chetan J.
Sandesara were appointed as Additional Directors of the Company The
Board recommends appointment of Shri Nitin J. Sandesara and Shri
Chetan J. Sandesara.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the
Directors confirm:
i) That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended
30th June, 2008, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed
along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii) That the Directors had selected such accounting policies and
applied them consistently and made judgements 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 the year under review;
iii) That the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities; and
iv) That the Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts for the year
ended 30th June, 2008 on a 'going concern' basis.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company did not accept any deposits from the Public during the year
under review.
AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT
M/s. H. S. Hathi S Co., Chartered Accountants, Auditors of the Company
shall retire at the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting
and having furnished the required certificate pursuant to Section
224(B) of the Companies Act, 1956 are eligible for re-appointment. The
Board recommends their re-appointment.
In respect of observations made by the Auditors in their Report, your
Directors wish to state that the respective notes to the accounts are
self-explanatory, and do not call for any further comments.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The company has no employees of the category indicated under Section
2I7(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Company's
(Particulars of Employees) Rules 1988 as amended.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The company is engaged in Software activities and had no manufacturing
activities during the year under review. No particulars are therefore
required to be furnished in this report relating to the conservation of
energy and technology absorption as required under Section 217(I)(e) of
the Companies Act, 1956.
During the year under review, the company has earned income of Rs.
1,33,51,678 in foreign currency ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors appreciate the valuable co-operation extended by the
Central and State Government authorities and are extremely grateful to
the Financial Institutions and the Company's Bankers for their
continued assistance, guidance and support. Your Directors are also
grateful to the Employees, Shareholders, Customers and the General
Public for their support and confidence reposed in the Management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Mumbai Nitin J. Sandesara
Date:30th September, 2008 Chairman