Mar 31, 2016
Dear Shareowners,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Thirty Second Annual Report on the performance of your Company and the audited statement of accounts for the financial year ended on March 31, 2016.
Financial Results
The performance of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2016 on standalone and consolidated basis is summarized below:
Particulars |
Consolidated |
Standalone |
||
|
2015-16 |
2014-15 |
2015-16 |
2014-15 |
Gross Receipts |
1,32,81,65,717 |
1,26,1 1,72,621 |
90,29,56,585 |
77,43,28,397 |
Gross Profit before Interest and Depreciation |
45,57,89,296 |
43,47,03,532 |
52,44,63,447 |
32,62,98,821 |
Less : Finance Cost |
56,43,24,755 |
38,12,37,999 |
29,53,70,439 |
31,50,13,666 |
Less : Depreciation |
44,53,65,987 |
42,95,96,33 |
24,11,35,669 |
22,59,12,785 |
Less: Prior Period Income |
- |
77,95,071 |
- |
1,55,90,142 |
Loss Before Tax |
(55,39,01,446) |
(36,83,35,759) |
(1,20,42,661) |
(19,90,37,490) |
Add/(Less): Reversal /(Provision) of Deferred Tax |
4,41,89,048 |
(4,49,68,965) |
(46,41,798) |
6,21,43,425 |
Loss After Tax |
(59,80,90,494) |
(29,75,58,559) |
(74,00,863) |
(13,68,94,063) |
Add : Balance in Profit & Loss Account |
(2,11,52,72,295) |
(1,98,91,25,675) |
15,17,38,454 |
28,86,32,517 |
Closing Balance of Profit & Loss Account |
(2,71,93,37,632) |
(2,11,52,72,295) |
14,43,37,591 |
15,17,38,454 |
Operating Results and Business
During the year under review, your Company recorded Gross Receipts of Rs. 90.29 Crore vis-a-vis Rs. 77.43 Crore in the previous year. Your Company has recorded net loss of Rs. 0.74 Crore vis-a-vis a net loss of Rs. 13.68 Crore in the previous financial year.
Dividend
Your Directors have not recommended any dividend on Equity Shares for the year under review.
Transfer of Amount to Investor Education and Protection Fund
During the year under review, an amount of Rs. 4, 83,900, being interim unclaimed/unpaid dividend of the Company for the financial year March 31, 2008 was transferred on August 24, 2015 to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). An amount of Rs. 1, 83,920 being final unclaimed/unpaid dividend of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2008 was transferred on February 20, 2016 to IEPF.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.
Significant and Material Orders passed by the Regulators or Courts
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators /Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
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".
Directors/Key Managerial Personnel
In terms of Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal, Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment at the ensuing AGM.
The brief resume of Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal, Director who is to be re-appointed at the ensuing AGM , nature of his expertise in specific functional areas, names of companies in which he holds directorship, committee membership/ chairmanship etc., are furnished in the notes to the Notice forming part of the Annual Report.
All Independent Directors of the Company have given declaration that they meet with the criteria of independence as prescribed both under sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the BSE. Mr. H.P. Prabhu, Independent Director of the Company resigned from the Board w.e.f. May 20, 2015.
During the year under review, Mr. H.P Prabhu resigned as Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. May 20, 2015 due to personal reasons. Mr. Prafulla Kumar Sinha resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Company w.e.f. January 31, 2016 on reaching his age of superannuation.
Change of name of the Company
During the year under review, the name of the Company was changed to "Starlog Enterprises Limited" w.e.f. October 14, 2015. The change was carried out to give a fresh identity to the Company.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination & Remuneration Committees. The manner in which evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
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 Nomination & Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report.
Meetings
During the year under review, 12 Board Meetings and 4 Audit Committee meetings were convened and 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 Statements:
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 134(3)(c) of Companies Act, 2013, with respect to Directors'' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed that:
i) I n the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2016, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and there is no material departure from the same;
ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2016 and of the loss of the Company for the year ended on that date;
iii) the Directors have 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 have prepared the accounts for the year ended on March 31, 2016 on a going concern basis;
v) the internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively; and
vi) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Auditors and Auditors'' Report
M/s. M.M. Chaturvedi & Co, Chartered Accountants, the Statutory Auditors of the Company retires at the ensuing AGM and are eligible for re-appointment. They have furnished a certificate regarding their eligibility for re-appointment as Statutory Auditors of the Company. The Board recommends their re-appointment from the conclusion of the ensuing AGM until the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company.
The Notes on Financial Statements referred to in the Auditors'' Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further explanation. 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 M/s Shravan A Gupta & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Report of the Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as "Annexure B".
Related Party Transactions
In terms of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015 (erstwhile Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement), the Board of Directors of your Company has approved Related Party Transactions Policy on dealing with Related Party Transactions. The policy may be accessed at the web-link http://abgworld.com/html/Corporate.html
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an arm''s length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee as also the Board for approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on a quarterly basis for the transactions which are of a foreseen and repetitive nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted are audited and a statement giving details of all related party transactions is placed before the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for their approval on a quarterly basis. The statement is supported by a Certificate from the MD and the CFO.
The details of related party transactions entered into by the Company are provided in Form AOC-2 annexed herewith as "Annexure C". Business Risk Management
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, a risk management policy has been framed by the Company indicating the identification of risk related to the business of the Company which may threaten the existence of the Company. This policy defines the risk management approach across the organization at various levels including documentation and reporting.
Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy
The company has framed a Vigil Mechanism policy to deal with instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The details of the policy is explained in the Corporate Governance Report and also posted on the website of the Company.
Familiarization Programme of Independent Directors
Your Company has adopted a "Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors" to familiarize them with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company, etc. Your Company aims to provide its Independent Directors, insight into the Company enabling them to contribute effectively.
The details of familiarization programme may be accessed at the web-link http://abgworld.com/html/Corporate.html
As a part of its familiarization programme of Independent Directors, the Company also organized a formal training for its Independent Directors.
Consolidated Financial Statements
The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements based on the Financial Statements received from subsidiaries as approved by their respective board of directors have been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India form part of this Annual Report.
Listing Agreement
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on September 2, 2015, issued SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 with the aim to consolidate and streamline the provisions of the Listing Agreement for different segments of capital markets to ensure better enforceability. The said regulations were effective December 1, 2015. Accordingly, all listed entities were required to enter into the Listing Agreement within six months from the effective date. The Company entered into Listing Agreement with BSE Limited during the month of November 2015.
Corporate Governance
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance and adhere to the corporate governance requirements set out by SEBI.
The report on corporate governance as stipulated under Regulation 27 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms part of the Annual Report.
The requisite certificate from the Statutory Auditors of the Company confirming compliance with the conditions of corporate governance as stipulated under the aforesaid SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is attached to the report on corporate governance.
Subsidiaries
The Company has the following subsidiaries:
1. Starlift Services Private Limited (erstwhile ABG Kolkata Container Terminal Private Limited)
2. Kandla Container Terminal Private Limited
3. Starport Logistics Limited (erstwhile ABG Ports Limited)
4. ABG Projects & Services Limited (U.K.)
5. West Quay Multiport Private Limited
The following are the step down subsidiaries of the Company:
1. India Ports & Logistics Private Limited
2. ABG Turnkey Private Limited
3. Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal Private Limited The following are Associates of the Company:
1. ALBA Asia Private Limited
2. Haldia Bulk Terminals Private Limited
3. ALBA Marine Private Limited
4. Tuticorin Coal Terminal Private Limited
5. Vizag Agriport Private Limited
6. ALBA Ennore Private Limited
The description of operation of your Subsidiaries and Associates is briefly described below:
Starlift Services Private Limited (erstwhile ABG Kolkata Terminal Private Limited) during the year under review the name of the Company was changed to Starlift Services Private Limited. Starlog Enterprises Limited sold 15% of its holding in the Company to Magseas Maritime Services Pte Limited. Pursuant to such sale Starlog Enterprises Limited now holds 84.98% of shares of Starlift Services Private Limited.
Kandla Container Terminal Private Limited was incorporated for operating the Container Terminal at Kandla Port on BOT basis. It terminated its contract with Kandla Port Trust vide its letter dated November 9, 2012 due to the failure of Kandla Port Trust in meeting its obligations as per the license agreement. Kandla Port Trust has taken over the Terminal. The matter is under arbitration.
ALBA Asia Private Limited is operating Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs) at New Mangalore and Visakhapatnam ports. The aggregate volume handled by the MHCs at Vishakhapatnam was 3.18 million metric tonnes compared to 4.9 million metric tonnes in the previous year. The aggregate volume handled by the MHCs at New Mangalore was 1.05 million tonnes compared to 0.8 million in the previous year.
ALBA Marine Private Limited obtained a stevedoring License from VO. Chidambaranar Port Trust ("VOCPT") for undertaking the stevedoring activities. The Company is finalising the business model for stevedoring activities at VOCPT and Visakhapatnam Port Trust.
Tuticorin Coal Terminal Private Limited ("TCTPL") has achieved more than 80% progress in development of NCB-II berth at Tuticorin. There has been delay in commissioning of project due to pending clearances from Government of India. If all clearances are received, Company will be able to commence operation by second halfof the financial year. This terminal will cater to the needs of the thermal power plants in the vicinity of Tuticorin.
West Quay Multiport Private Limited ("WQMPL") signed a 30 year Concession Agreement with Visakhapatnam Port Trust, for developing WQ-6 berth for handling the dry bulk cargo on DBFOT basis. The Company has started the commercial operations at the WQ6 Terminal in August, 2015.
Vizag Agriport Private Limited ("VAPL") signed a 30 year Concession Agreement with Visakhapatnam Port Trust, for developing the EQ-7 berth for handling the bulk fertiliser cargo on DBFOT basis. This berth will be one of the largest fully mechanised fertilizer berth in Public Private Partnership in India. The project is presently under implementation.
Haldia Bulk Terminals Private Limited ("HBT")was incorporated for operating bulk cargo at Haldia Port. Due to breaches of Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) and its renunciation of acting as required under the Agreement, the Company terminated its contract with KoPT on October 31, 2012. During the year, the Company received relief from Kolkata High Court that it can take out the operating fixed assets from the premises of KoPT and can deploy them for business purpose at any other location in India. The Company is exploring the possibility of deploying its assets for generating revenues.
Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal Private Ltd. (DBGT) signed a 30 year Concession Agreement with the VO. Chidambaranar Port Trust ("VOCPT") for conversion of Eighth Berth at VO. Chidambaranar Port at Tuticorin as a Container Terminal on BOT basis. The project is presently under implementation. Presently it handles containers using vessel gears till the terminal is equipped in terms of the Concession Agreement.
Fixed Deposit
Your Company has not accepted any Fixed Deposits within the meaning of sections 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 from the public during the year ended on March 31, 2016.
Particulars of Employees
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement showing the names and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said rules are provided in the Annual Report.
Pecuniary relationships with Independent Directors
The Company paid sitting fees to Independent Directors (IDs) for attending the meetings.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
Considering the nature of business activities being carried out by the Company, the Directors have nothing to report regarding conservation of energy and technology absorption required to be furnished pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.The information related to Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo is provided in the Notes to Accounts forming part of the Annual Report.
Disclosures under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013
During the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the support and co-operation extended by bankers, financial institutions, regulatory bodies, government authorities, shareholders and specifically the contribution made by the employees of the Company in the operations of the Company during the year under review. Your Directors look forward to their continued unstinted support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal
Chairman
Date: May 31, 2016
Place: London. U.K.
Mar 31, 2015
Dear Shareowners,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Thirty First Annual
Report on the performance of your Company and the audited statement of
accounts for the financial year ended on March 31, 2015.
Financial Results
The performance of the Company for the financial year ended on March
31, 2015 on standalone and consolidated basis is summarized below:
Particulars Consolidated Standalone
2014-15 2013-14 2014-15 2013-14
Gross
Receipts 1,26,11,72,621 1,13,18,13,247 77,43,28,397 76,34,18,157
Gross Profit
before
Interest
and
Depreciation 43,47,03,532 31,18,12,708 32,62,98,821 39,71,86,374
Less :
Finance Cost 38,12,37,999 59,56,04,420 31,50,13,666 32,22,04,524
Less :
Depreciation 42,95,96,363 60,20,33,161 22,59,12,785 35,00,15,528
Add/Less :
Prior Period
Income 77,95,071 - 1,55,90,142 -
Profit/(Loss)
Before Tax (36,83,35,759) (88,58,24,873)(19,90,37,490)(27,50,33,678)
Add/Less:
Current Tax
(MAT) 1,04,31,490 2,24,21,594 - -
Add/(Less):
Reversal /
(Provision)
of Deferred
Tax (6,83,04,552) (11,53,53,102) (6,21,43,425) (9,20,42,715)
Add/ Less :
Minority
Interest 1,29,04,097 16,94,90,010 - -
Profit/(Loss)
After Tax (29,75,58,599) (62,34,03,355)(13,68,94,065)(18,29,90,961)
Opening
Balance in
Profit &
Loss
Account (1,98,91,25,675) (1,37,94,93,
727) 28,86,32,520 47,16,23,481
Closing
Balance
of Profit
& Loss
Account (2,11,52,72,295)(1,98,91,25,675) 15,17,38,455 28,86,32,520
Operating Results and Business
During the year under review, your Company recorded Gross Receipts of
Rs.77.43 crore vis-Ã -vis Rs.76.34 crore in the previous year. Your
Company has recorded net loss of Rs.13.69 crore vis-a-vis a net loss of
Rs.18.30 crore in the previous financial year.
Dividend
Your Directors have not recommended any dividend on Equity Shares for
the year under review.
Transfer of Amount to Investor Education and Protection Fund
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 205A (5) of the Companies Act,
1956, final dividend for the year 2006-07 which remained unpaid
/unclaimed for a period of 7 years, amounting to Rs.1,74,483/- has been
transferred by the Company to the Investors' Education and Protection
Fund (IEPF).
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the
notes to the Financial Statements.
Significant and Material Orders passed by the Regulators or Courts
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators
/Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and
its future operations.
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".
Directors/Key Managerial Personnel
In terms of Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Kamlesh Kumar
Agarwal, Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM
and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment at the ensuing
AGM.
The brief resume of Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal, Director who is to be
re-appointed at the ensuing AGM , nature of his expertise in specific
functional areas, names of companies in which he holds directorship,
committee membership/ chairmanship etc., are furnished in the notes to
the Notice forming part of the Annual Report.
In terms of provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and based on the recommendations of
Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors, Mrs.
Kumkum Agarwal (DIN:00944021) was appointed as Additional Director of
the Company w.e.f. March 31, 2015. Mrs. Kumkum Agarwal holds the office
of Additional Director till the conclusion of the Annual General
Meeting. The Board of Directors of the Company recommends her
appointment as Director of the Company liable to retire by rotation.
The brief resume of Mrs. Kumkum Agarwal, Additional Director who is to
be appointed at the ensuing AGM as Director liable to retire by
rotation, nature of his expertise in specific functional areas, names
of companies in which he holds directorship, committee membership/
chairmanship etc., are furnished in the notes to the Notice forming
part of the Annual Report.
All Independent Directors of the Company have given declaration that
they meet with the criteria of independence as prescribed both under
sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and under
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the BSE. Mr. H.P. Prabhu,
Independent Director of the Company resigned from the Board w.e.f. May
20, 2015.
The Board of Directors had on the recommendation of the Audit Committee
and Nomination & Remuneration Committee appointed Mr. Prafulla Kumar
Sinha as Chief Financial Officer of the Company w.e.f. March 31, 2015.
Change of name of the Company
The Board of Directors of the Company vide Circular Resolution dated
August 24, 2015 had approved change of name of the Company from the
current name of "ABG Infralogistics Limited" to "Starlog Enterprises
Limited" and filed the application for the same with Registrar of
Companies, Maharashtra, Mumbai. The Registrar of Companies,
Maharashtra, Mumbai vide its letter dated August 26, 2015 gave its
approval for availability of the proposed name.
The change in name of the Company shall benefit the Company with an
independent identity as well as encompassing the diverse business
prospects of the Company.
The Board of Directors of the Company recommends the change of name of
the Company.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement, the Board has carried out an annual performance
evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well
as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination &
Remuneration Committees. The manner in which evaluation has been
carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
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 Remuneration Policy is
stated in the Corporate Governance Report.
Meetings
During the year 10 Board Meetings and 6 Audit Committee meetings were
convened and 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 Statements:
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 134(3)(c) of Companies Act,
2013, with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby
confirmed that:
i) in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended March
31, 2015, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and
there is no material departure from the same;
ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at March 31, 2015 and of the loss of the Company for
the year ended on that date;
iii) the Directors have 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 have prepared the accounts for the year ended on
March 31, 2015 on a going concern basis;
v) the internal financial controls were in place and that the financial
controls were adequate and were operating effectively; and
vi) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were
adequate and operating effectively.
Auditors and Auditors' Report
M/s. M.M. Chaturvedi & Co, Chartered Accountants, the Statutory
Auditors of the Company retire at the ensuing AGM and are eligible for
re-appointment. They have furnished a certificate regarding their
eligibility for re-appointment as Statutory Auditors of the Company.
The Board recommends their re-appointment from the conclusion of the
ensuing AGM until the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company. The
Notes on Financial Statements referred to in the Auditors' Report are
self-explanatory and do not call for any further explanation.
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 M/s Shravan A Gupta &
Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice to undertake the
Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Report of the Secretarial Audit
Report is annexed herewith as "Annexure B".
Related Party Transactions
In terms clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, Board of Directors of your
Company has approved Related Party Transactions Policy on dealing with
Related Party Transactions. The policy may be accessed at the web-link
http://abgworld.com/html/Corporate.html
All related party transactions that were entered into during the
financial year were on an arm's length basis and were in the ordinary
course of business. There are no materially significant related party
transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a
potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee as
also the Board for approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit
Committee is obtained on a quarterly basis for the transactions which
are of a foreseen and repetitive nature. The transactions entered into
pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted are audited and a statement
giving details of all related party transactions is placed before the
Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for their approval on a
quarterly basis. The statement is supported by a Certificate from the
MD and the CFO.
The details of related party transactions entered into by the Company
are provided in Form AOC-2 annexed herewith as "Annexure C".
Business Risk Management
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013,
a risk management policy has been framed by the Company indicating the
identification of risk related to the business of the Company which may
threaten the existence of the Company. This policy defines the risk
management approach across the organization at various levels including
documentation and reporting.
Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy
The company has framed a Vigil Mechanism policy to deal with instance
of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The details of the policy is
explained in the Corporate Governance Report and also posted on the
website of the Company.
Familiarisation Programme of Independent Directors
Your Company has adopted a "Familiarisation Programme for Independent
Directors" to familiarise them with the Company, their roles, rights,
responsibilities in the Company, nature of industry in which the
Company operates, business model of the Company, etc. Your Company aims
to provide its Independent Directors, insight into the Company enabling
them to contribute effectively.
The details of familiarisation programme may be accessed at the
web-link http://abgworld.com/html/Corporate.html
As a part of its familiarisation programme of Independent Directors,
the Company also organized a formal training for its Independent
Directors.
Consolidated Financial Statements
The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements based on the Financial
Statements received from subsidiaries as approved by their respective
board of directors have been prepared in accordance with Accounting
Standard (AS) viz. AS 21, AS 23 and AS 27 issued by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India form part of this Annual Report.
Corporate Governance
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of corporate
governance and adhere to the corporate governance requirements set out
by SEBI.
The report on corporate governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement forms part of the Annual Report.
The requisite certificate from the Auditors of the Company confirming
compliance with the conditions of corporate governance as stipulated
under the aforesaid Clause 49, is attached to the report on corporate
governance.
Subsidiaries
The Company has the following subsidiaries:
1. ABG Kolkata Container Terminal Private Limited
2. Kandla Container Terminal Private Limited
3. ABG Ports Limited
4. ABG Projects & Services Limited (U.K.)
5. West Quay Multiport Private Limited
The following are the step down subsidiaries of the Company:
1. India Ports & Logistics Private Limited (formerly ABG Container
Handling Private Limited)
2. ABG Turnkey Private Limited
3. Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal Private Limited
During the year under review the following companies which were
subsidiaries until last year have become Jointly Controlled Companies:
1. ALBA Asia Private Limited
2. Haldia Bulk Terminals Private Limited
3. ALBA Marine Private Limited
4. Tuticorin Coal Terminal Private Limited
5. Vizag Agriport Private Limited
6. ALBA Ennore Private Limited Associate Company
1. South West Port Limited
The description of operation of your Subsidiaries, Jointly Controlled
Entities and Associates Companies is briefly described below:
ABG Kolkata Terminal Private Limited (ABGKCTPL) during the year under
review the operations of ABGKCTPL at berth no 4 and 8 of Netaji Subhash
Dock of Kolkata Port Trust were closed on 21st November 2014 at 6.00
a.m. pursuant to the completion of the contract awarded to ABGKCTPL for
a period of 10 years. On completion of the contract, ABG Infralogistics
Limited has purchased the 49% shareholding held by PSA India Pte
Limited in ABG Kolkata Container Terminal Private Limited. Post share
purchase the Company holds 99.97% of the shareholding of ABG Kolkata
Container Terminal Private Limited.
Kandla Container Terminal Private Limited was incorporated for
operating the Container Terminal at Kandla Port on BOT basis. It
terminated its contract with Kandla Port Trust vide its letter dated
November 9, 2012 due to the failure of Kandla Port Trust in meeting its
obligations as per the license agreement. Kandla Port Trust has taken
over the Terminal. The matter is under arbitration.
ALBA Asia Private Limited is operating Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs) at
New Mangalore and Visakhapatnam ports. The aggregate volume handled by
the MHCs at Vishakhapatnam was 3.18 million metric tonnes compared to
4.9 million metric tonnes in the previous year. The aggregate volume
handled by the MHCs at New Mangalore was 1.05 million tonnes compared
to 0.8 million in the previous year.
ALBA Marine Private Limited obtained a stevedoring License from V.O.
Chidambaranar Port Trust ("VOCPT") for undertaking the stevedoring
activities. The Company is finalising the business model for
stevedoring activities at VOCPT and Visakhapatnam Port Trust.
Tuticorin Coal Terminal Private Limited ("TCTPL") has achieved more
than 80% progress in development of NCB-II berth at Tuticorin. There
has been delay in commissioning of project due to pending clearances
from Government of India. If all clearances are received, Company will
be able to commence operation by second half of the financial year.
This terminal will cater to the needs of the thermal power plants in
the vicinity of Tuticorin.
West Quay Multiport Private Limited ("WQMPL") signed a 30 year
Concession Agreement with Visakhapatnam Port Trust, for developing WQ-6
berth for handling the dry bulk cargo on DBFOT basis. The Company has
started the commercial operations at the WQ6 Terminal in August, 2015.
Vizag Agriport Private Limited ("VAPL") signed a 30 year Concession
Agreement with Visakhapatnam Port Trust, for developing the EQ-7 berth
for handling the bulk fertiliser cargo on DBFOT basis. This berth will
be one of the largest fully mechanised fertilizer berth in Public
Private Partnership in India. The project is presently under
implementation.
Haldia Bulk Terminals Private Limited ("HBT") was incorporated for
operating bulk cargo at Haldia Port. Due to breaches of Kolkata Port
Trust (KoPT) and its renunciation of acting as required under the
Agreement, the Company terminated its contract with KoPT on October 31,
2012. During the year, the Company received relief from Kolkata High
Court that it can take out the operating fixed assets from the premises
of KoPT and can deploy them for business purpose at any other location
in India. The Company is exploring the possibility of deploying its
assets for generating revenues.
Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal Private Ltd. (DBGT) signed a 30 year
Concession Agreement with the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust ("VOCPT")
for conversion of Eighth Berth at V.O.Chidambaranar Port at Tuticorin
as a Container Terminal on BOT basis. The project is presently under
implementation.Presently it handles containers using vessel gears till
the terminal is equipped in terms of the Concession Agreement.
Fixed Deposit
Your Company has not accepted any Fixed Deposits within the meaning of
sections 73 of the Companies Act,2013 from the public during the year
ended on March 31, 2015.
Particulars of Employees
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 of
The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel
Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be provided
upon request. In terms of section 136 of the Act, the Report and
Accounts are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto,
excluding the information on employees' particulars which is available
for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company
on any working days between 10.00 am to 12.00 noon upto the date of the
ensuing AGM. If any Member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof,
such Member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.
a) Variations in the market capitalisation of the Company,
price-earnings ratio as at the closing date of current financial year
and percentage increase or decrease in the market quotations of the
shares of the Company:
Date Issued Capital Closing Market EPS
(shares) Price per share in Rs.
31.03.2014 1,19,66,985 55.85 -15.29
31.03.2015 1,19,66,985 168.90 -11.44
Increase/Decrease - 113.05 3.85
% of increase/decrease - 202 25.18%
Issue Price of the Share
at the last - 10 -
IPO
Increase in market
price as on - 158.90 -
31.03.2015 as
compared to issue
price of IPO
Increase in % - 1589% -
Date P-E Ratio Market
Capitalisation
(in Crore Rs.)
31.03.2014 -3.65 66.83
31.03.2015 -14.76 202.12
Increase / Decrease -11.11 135.29
% of increase/decrease -304% 202
Issue Price of the Share at the
last IPO - -
Increase in market price as on
31.03.2015 as compared to issue
price of IPO - -
Increase in % - -
b) Average percentage increase made in the salaries of employees other
than the managerial personnel in the last financial year ie. 2014-15
was Nil
c) Key parameters for any variable component of remuneration availed by
the Directors: N.A.
d) The ratio of the remuneration of the highest paid director to that
of the employees who are not directors but receive remuneration in
excess of the highest paid director during the year : N.A.
e) The Company affirms that the remuneration is as per the Remuneration
policy of the Company.
Pecuniary relationships with Independent Directors
The Company paid sitting fees to Independent Directors (IDs) for
attending the meetings. The sitting fees paid
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
Considering the nature of business activities being carried out by the
Company, the Directors have nothing to report regarding conservation of
energy and technology absorption required to be furnished pursuant to
Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8 of The
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.The information related to Foreign
Exchange Earnings and Outgo is provided in the Notes to Accounts
forming part of the Annual Report.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the
support and co-operation extended by bankers, financial institutions,
regulatory bodies, government authorities, shareholders and
specifically the contribution made by the employees of the Company in
the operations of the Company during the year under review. Your
Directors look forward to their continued unstinted support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal
Chairman
Date: August 26, 2015
Place: Mumbai
Mar 31, 2014
Dear Members,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Thirtieth Annual Report
on the performance of your Company and the audited statement of
accounts for the financial year ended on March 31,2014.
Financial Results
The performance of the Company for the financial year ended on March
31, 2014 on standalone basis is summarized below:
Particulars Amount (in Rs.)
2013-14 2012-13
Gross Receipts 76,34,18,157 1,04,88,04,044
Gross Profit before Interest
and Depreciation 39,71,86,375 58,51,16,645
Less : Finance Cost 32,22,04,523 33,17,73,880
Less : Depreciation 35,00,15,528 36,93,75,179
Profit /(Loss) Before Tax (27,50.33.676) (11,60.32.414)
Add/(Less): Reversal/(Provision)
of Deferred Tax 9,20,42,715 5,32,25,501
Profit/(Loss) After Tax (18,29,90,961) (6,28,06,913)
Add : Balance in Profit &
Loss Account 47,16,23,479 53,44,30,392
Closing Balance of Profit &
Loss Account 28,86,32,518 47,16,23,479
Operating Results and Business
During the year under review, your Company recorded Gross Receipts of
Rs. 76.34 crore vis-a-vis Rs. 104.88 crore in the previous year. Your
Company has recorded net loss of Rs. 18.29 crore vis-a-vis a net loss
of Rs. 6.28 crore in the previous financial year.
Dividend
Your Directors have not recommended any dividend on Equity Shares for
the year under review.
Transfer of Amount to Investor Education and Protection Fund
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 205A (5) of the Companies Act,
1956, final dividend for the year 2005-06 which remained unpaid
/unclaimed for a period of 7 years, amounting to Rs. 1,64,824/- has
been transferred by the Company to the Investors'' Education and
Protection Fund (IEPF).
Directors
In terms of Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Kamlesh Kumar
Agarwal, Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM
and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment at the ensuing
AGM.
The brief resume of Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal, Director who is to be
re-appointed at the ensuing AGM, nature of his expertise in specific
functional areas, names of companies in which he holds directorship,
committee membership/ chairmanship etc., are furnished in the Annexure
to the Notice forming part of the Annual Report.
Pursuant to the notification of Section 149 and other applicable
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. H P Prabhu, Mr. R G
Govindrajpuram and Mr. Ravishankar Gopalan are proposed to be appointed
as Independent Directors for a term of five consecutive years starting
from April 1, 2014 and ending on March 31, 2019.
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent
Directors of the Company confirming that they meet with the criteria of
independence as prescribed both under sub-section (6) of Section 149 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
Directors'' Responsibility Statements:
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 217(2AA) of Companies Act,
1956, with respect to Directors'' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby
confirmed that:
i) in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended March
31, 2014, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and
there is no material departure from the same;
ii) the Directors have 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 as at March 31, 2014 and of the loss of the Company for
the year ended on that date;
iii) 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) the Directors have prepared the accounts for the year ended on
March 31, 2014 on a going concern basis.
Auditors and Auditors'' Report
M/s. M.M. Chaturvedi & Co, Chartered Accountants, the Statutory
Auditors of the Company retire at the ensuing AGM and are eligible for
re-appointment. They have furnished a certificate regarding their
eligibility for re-appointment as Statutory Auditors of the Company.
The Board recommends their re-appointment from the conclusion of the
ensuing AGM until the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company.
The Notes on Financial Statements referred to in the Auditors'' Report
are self-explanatory and do not call for any further explanation.
Consolidated Financial Statements
The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements based on the Financial
Statements received from subsidiaries as approved by their respective
board of directors have been prepared in accordance with Accounting
Standard (AS-21) on ''Consolidated Financial Statements'' notified under
Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, as applicable.
Corporate Governance
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of corporate
governance and adhere to the corporate governance requirements set out
by SEBI.
The report on corporate governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement forms part of the Annual Report.
The requisite certificate from the Auditors of the Company confirming
compliance with the conditions of corporate governance as stipulated
under the aforesaid Clause 49, is attached to the report on corporate
governance.
Subsidiaries
The Company has the following subsidiaries:
1. ABG Kolkata Container Terminal Private Limited
2. Kandla Container Terminal Private Limited (formerly ABG Kandla
Container Terminal Limited)
3. ABG Ports Limited
4. ABG Projects & Services Limited (U.K.)
5. West Quay Multiport Private Limited
And the following are the step down subsidiaries of the Company:
1. ALBA Asia Private Limited
2. Haldia Bulk Terminals Private Limited
3. ALBA Marine Private Limited
4. ABG Container Handling Private Limited
5. ABG Turnkey Private Limited
6. Tuticorin Coal Terminal Private Limited
7. Vizag Agriport Private Limited
8. Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal Private Limited
9. ALBA Ennore Private Limited
The description of operation of your subsidiaries is briefly described
below:
ABG Kolkata Terminal Private Limited operates at berths 4 and 8 of
Netaji Subhash Dock (NSD) system of Kolkata Port Trust and is engaged
in handling containers at these berths.
Kandla Container Terminal Private Limited was incorporated for
operating the Container Terminal at Kandla Port on BOT basis. It
terminated its contract with Kandla Port Trust vide its letter dated
November 9, 2012 due to the failure of Kandla Port Trust in meeting its
obligations as per the license agreement. Kandla Port Trust has taken
over the Terminal. The matter is under arbitration.
ALBA Asia Private Limited is operating Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs) at
New Mangalore and Visakhapatnam ports. The aggregate volume handled by
the MHCs at Vishakhapatnam was 3.18 million metric tonnes compared to
4.9 million metric tonnes in the previous year. The aggregate volume
handled by the MHCs at New Mangalore was 1.05 million tonnes compared
to 0.8 million in the previous year.
ALBA Marine Private Limited obtained a stevedoring License from VO.
Chidambaranar Port Trust ("VOCPT") for undertaking the stevedoring
activities. The Company is finalising the business model for
stevedoring activities at VOCPT and Visakhapatnam Port Trust.
Tuticorin Coal Terminal Private Limited ("TCTPL") has achieved more
than 80% progress in development of NCB-II berth at Tuticorin. There
has been delay in commissioning of project due to pending clearances
from Government of India. If all clearances are received, Company will
be able to commence operation by first quarter of 2015. This terminal
will cater to the needs of the thermal power plants in the vicinity of
Tuticorin.
West Quay Multiport Private Limited ("WQMPL") signed a 30 year
Concession Agreement with Visakhapatnam Port Trust, for developing WQ-6
berth for handling the dry bulk cargo on DBFOT basis. The Company has
already achieved more than 85% progress in developing WQ-6 berth. The
commercial operation is likely to commence by end of September, 2014.
Vizag Agriport Private Limited ("VAPL") signed a 30 year Concession
Agreement with Visakhapatnam Port Trust, for developing the EQ-7 berth
for handling the bulk fertiliser cargo on DBFOT basis. This berth will
be one of the largest fully mechanised fertilizer berth in Public
Private Partnership in India. The project is presently under
implementation and the commercial operation is likely to commence in
2015.
Haldia Bulk Terminals Private Limited ("HBT") was incorporated for
operating bulk cargo at Haldia Port. Due to breaches of Kolkata Port
Trust (KoPT) and its renunciation of acting as required under the
Agreement, the Company terminated its contract with KoPT on October 31,
2012. During the year, the Company received relief from Kolkata High
Court that it can take out the operating fixed assets from the premises
of KoPT and can deploy them for business purpose at any other location
in India. The Company is exploring the possibility of deploying its
assets for generating revenues.
Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal Private Ltd. (DBGT) signed a 30 year
Concession Agreement with the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust ("VOCPT")
for conversion of Eighth Berth at VO.Chidambaranar Port at Tuticorin as
a Container Terminal on BOT basis. Financial close of the project was
achieved on July 8, 2013. The project is presently under
implementation. Presently it handles containers using vessel gears till
the terminal is equipped in terms of the Concession Agreement.
As per approval granted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
Government of India, under Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956,
Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account, Report of the Board of
Directors and the Report of the Auditors of the subsidiary companies
have not been attached with the Balance Sheet of the Company. However
the financial summary of the subsidiary companies is disclosed in the
Annual Report in compliance with the said circular. The Company will
make available these documents and related information upon written
request by any shareholder of the Company or subsidiary and will also
be hosted on the website of the Company at www. abgworld.com. The
annual accounts of the subsidiary companies will also be kept for
inspection by shareholders at the Registered Office of the Company and
that of respective subsidiary companies. The Consolidated Financial
Statements presented by the Company include the financial results of
its subsidiary Companies.
Fixed Deposit
Your Company has not accepted any Fixed Deposits within the meaning of
sections 58A & 58AA of the Companies Act, 1956 from the public during
the year ended on March 31,2014.
Particulars of Employees
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975,
as amended, the names and other particulars of the employees are set
out in the annexure to the Directors'' Report. Having regard to the
provisions of Section 219(1)(b)(iv) of the said Act, the Annual Report
excluding the aforesaid information is being sent to the members of the
Company. Any member interested in obtaining such particulars may write
to the Company Secretary of the Company.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
Considering the nature of business activities being carried out by the
Company, the Directors have nothing to report regarding conservation of
energy and technology absorption required to be furnished pursuant to
Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with Companies
(Disclosures of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules,
1988. The information related to Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo is
provided in the Notes to Accounts forming part of the Annual Report.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the
support and co-operation extended by bankers, financial institutions,
regulatory bodies, government authorities, shareholders and
specifically the contribution made by the employees of the Company in
the operations of the Company during the year under review. Your
Directors look forward to their continued unstinted support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal
Chairman
Date : May 30, 2014
Place : Mumbai
Mar 31, 2013
Dear Shareowners,
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 29th Annual Report on
the performance of your company and the audited statement of accounts
for the financial year ended March 31, 2013
Financial Results
The performance of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,
2013 on standalone basis is summarized below:
Amount ( 11-12
2012-13 2011-12
Gross Receipts 1,04,88,04,044 1,55,34,12,191
Gross Profit before Interest
and Depreciation 58,51,16,645 98,47,98,794
Less : Finance Cost 33,17.73,880 40,21,28,862
Less : Depreciation 36,93,75,179 42,95,58,407
Profit Before Tax (11,60,32,414) 15,31,11,525
Less : Provision for Taxation - -
Less: Provision of Deferred Tax (5,32,25,501) 4,23,38,054
Less: Short Provision for Tax - -
Profit After Tax (6,28,06,913) 11,07,73,471
Add : Balance in Profit & Loss
Account 53,44,30,392 49,91,53,048
Net profit available for
appropriation - 60,99,26,519
Less: Appropriations
Interim Dividend
(including Dividend Distribution Tax) - 6,43,96,127
Proposed Dividend
(including Dividend Distribution Tax) - -
Transfer to General Reserve - 1,11,00,000
Closing Balance of Profit &
Loss Account 47,16,23,479 53,44,30,392
Operating Results and Business
During the year under review, your Company recorded a Gross Receipts of
Rs. 104.88 crore vis-a-vis Rs. 155.34 crore in the previous year. Your
company has recorded a net loss of Rs. 6.28 crore as compared to a net
profit after tax of Rs. 11.07 crore in the previous financial year.
Dividend
Your Directors have not recommended any dividend on Equity Shares for
the year under review.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 205A (5) of the Companies Act,
1956, final dividend for the year 2004-05 which remained unpaid or
unclaimed for a period of 7 years, amounting to Rs.1,53,444/- has been
transferred by the Company to the Investors'' Education and Protection
Fund (IEPF).
Directors
Mr. R.G. Govindrajpuram, Director of the Company retires by rotation at
the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself
for re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
The Brief resume of Mr. R.G. Govindrajpuram, Director who is to be
re-appointed at the ensuing AGM, nature of his expertise in specific
functional areas, names of companies in which he holds directorship,
committee membership/ chairmanship etc., are furnished in the Annexure
to the notice forming part of the Annual Report.
Directors'' Responsibility Statements:
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 217(2AA) of Companies Act,
1956, with respect to Directors'' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby
confirmed that:
i) in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended March
31, 2013, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and
there is no material departure from the same;
ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at March 31, 2013 and of the loss of the company for
the year ended on that date;
iii) 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) the Directors have prepared the accounts for the year ended March
31, 2013 on a going concern basis.
Auditors and Auditors'' Report
M/s. M.M. Chaturvedi & Co, Chartered Accountants, the Statutory
Auditors of the Company hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment.
The Company has received letter from them to the effect that their
re-appointment, if made, would be within the prescribed limits under
Section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956 and they are not
disqualified from such re-appointment within the meaning of Section 226
of the Companies Act, 1956.
The Notes on Financial Statements referred to in the Auditors'' Report
are self-explanatory and do not call for any further explanation under
Section 217 of the Companies Act, 1956.
Consolidated Financial Statements
The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements based on the Financial
Statements received from subsidiaries as approved by their respective
board of directors have been prepared in accordance with Accounting
Standard (AS-21) on ''Consolidated Financial Statements'' notified under
Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, as applicable.
Corporate Governance
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Bombay Stock
Exchange, Management Discussion and Analysis, Corporate Governance
Report and Auditors'' Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of
Corporate Governance are made a part of this Annual Report.
Subsidiaries
The Company has the following subsidiaries:
1. ABG Kolkata Container Terminal Private Limited
2. ABG Kandla Container Terminal Limited
3. ABG Projects & Services Limited (U.K.)
4. ABG Ports Limited
5. West Quay Multiport Private Limited
And the following are the step down subsidiaries of the Company:
1. ALBA Asia Private Limited (formerly ABG-LDA Bulk Handling Private
Limited)
2. Haldia Bulk Terminals Private Limited
3. ALBA Marine Private Limited (formerly ABG-LDA Marine Private
Limited)
4. ABG Container Handling Private Limited
5. ABG Turnkey Private Limited
6. Tuticorin Coal Terminal Private Limited
7. Vizag Agriport Private Limited
8. Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal Private Limited
The details of operation of your subsidiaries is briefly described
below:
ABG Kolkata Terminal Private Limited operates at berths 4 and 8 of
Netaji Subhash Dock (NSD) system of Kolkata Port Trust and is engaged
in handling containers at these berths.
ABG Kandla Container Terminal Limited operates the Container Terminal
at Kandla Port on BOT basis. It has terminated its contract with Kandla
Port Trust vide its letter dated November 9, 2012 due to the failure of
Kandla Port Trust in meeting its obligations as per the license
agreement. The matter is under litigation and as an obligation under
the License Agreement, ABG Kandla Container Terminal Limited is
operating the terminal under court direction.
ALBA Asia Private Limited (formerly ABG-LDA Bulk Handling Private
Limited) is successfully operating Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs) at New
Mangalore and Vishakhapatnam ports. The performance at Vishakhapatnam
was particularly good and the aggregate volume handled by the MHCs was
4.9 million metric tonnes compared to 4.7 million metric tonnes in the
previous year.
ALBA Marine Private Limited (formerly ABG-LDA Marine Private Limited)
is a subsidiary of ALBA Asia Private Limited. The Company has not
undertaken any commercial activity. During the year, the Company has
obtained a stevedoring License from V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust for
undertaking the stevedoring activities.
Tuticorin Coal Terminal Private Limited ("TCTPL") is a subsidiary of
ALBA Asia Private Limited. The Company has signed a 30 year Concession
Agreement with the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust ("VOCPT") to develop a
Coal handling facility. The project is under implementation and it is
hoped that the commercial operations will commence by first quarter of
2014. This terminal will cater to the needs of the thermal power plants
in the vicinity of Tuticorin.
West Quay Multiport Private Limited ("WQMPL") is a subsidiary of your
Company and has signed a 30 year Concession Agreement with
Visakhapatnam Port Trust, for developing WQ-6 berth for handling the
dry bulk cargo on DBFOT basis. The project is presently under
implementation and the commercial operation is likely to commence by
first quarter of 2014.
Vizag Agriport Private Limited ("VAPL") is a subsidiary of ALBA Asia
Private Limited. The Company has signed a 30 year Concession Agreement
with Visakhapatnam Port Trust, for developing the EQ-7 berth for
handling the bulk fertiliser cargo on DBFOT basis. VAPL has achieved
its financial closure on January 18, 2013.This berth will be one of the
largest fully mechanised fertilizer berth in Public Private Partnership
in India. The project is presently under implementation and the
commercial operation is likely to commence by first quarter of 2015.
Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal Private Ltd. (DBGT) is a subsidiary of
ABG Container Handling Private Limited and a step down subsidiary of
your company. The Company has signed a 30 year Concession Agreement
with the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust ("VOCPT") for conversion of
Eighth Berth at V.O. Chidambaranar Port at Tuticorin as a Container
Terminal on BOT basis. DBGT has achieved its financial closure on July
08, 2013. The project is presently under implementation.
As per approval granted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
Government of India, under Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956,
Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account, Report of the Board of
Directors and the Report of the Auditors of the subsidiary companies
have not been attached with the Balance Sheet of the Company. However
the financial summary of the subsidiary companies is disclosed in the
Annual Report in compliance with the said circular. The Company will
make available these documents and related information upon written
request by any shareholder of the Company or subsidiary interested in
obtaining the same and will also be hosted on the website of the
Company at www.abgworld.com. The annual accounts of the subsidiary
companies will also be kept for inspection by any shareholder at the
Registered Office of the Company and that of respective subsidiary
companies. The Consolidated Financial Statements presented by the
Company include the financial results of its subsidiary Companies.
Fixed Deposit
Your Company has not accepted any Fixed Deposits within the meaning of
sections 58A & 58AA of the Companies Act, 1956 from the public during
the year ended March 31, 2013.
Particulars of Employees
Information as required under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as
amended, is given here under:
*indicates earning for the part of the year
NOTES:
1) The nature of employment is contractual.
2) Remuneration includes salaries, allowances, bonus and expenditure
incurred in providing rent free accommodation, medical expenses, value
of other perquisites as calculated under the provisions of Income Tax
Act and Rules and Company''s contribution to Provident and Pension Fund.
3) In addition to the above remuneration, employees are entitled to
gratuity, medical benefits, etc. in accordance with the Company''s
rules.
4) Mr. Saket Agarwal is a relative of Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal,
Director of the Company.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
Considering the nature of business activities being carried out by the
Company, the Directors have nothing to report regarding conservation of
energy and technology absorption required to be furnished pursuant to
Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with Companies
(Disclosures of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules,
1988.The information related to Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo is
provided in the Notes to Accounts forming part of the Annual Report.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the
support and co-operation extended by bankers, financial institutions,
regulatory bodies, government authorities, shareholders and
specifically the contribution made by the employees of the Company in
the operations of the Company during the year under review. Your
Directors look forward to their continued unstinted support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal
Chairman
May 30, 2013
Mumbai
Mar 31, 2011
To the Members
The Directors have great pleasure in presenting the Twenty Seventh
Annual Report on the performance of your company and the Audited
Statement c Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2011.
Financial Highlights:
Particulars Amount
(Rs. in Crore)
2010-11 2009-10
Gross Receipts 149.60 155.90
Gross Profit before Interest and
Depreciation 91.05 102.20
Less: Interest (35.06) (39.69)
Less: Depreciation (45.20) (46.57)
Net Profit Before Tax 10.25 15.94
Less: Provision for Taxation - (1.55)
Less: Provision of Deferred Tax (1.90) (3.95)
Less: Provision for Fringe Benefit Tax - -
Less: Provision for Tax for earlier
year (0.08) (0.01)
Profit After Tax 8.43 10.43
Add: Profit brought forward from
earlier year 48.92 45.57
Net profit available for appropriation 57.35 56.00
Interim Dividend (including Dividend
Distribution Tax) 6.443 5.98
Proposed Dividend (including Dividend
Distribution Tax) Nil Nl1
Transfer to General Reserve 1.00 1.10
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 49.91 48.92
Operating Results and Business:
During the year under review, out of the Gross Receipts of Rs. 149.60
crore, your company recorded operational income of Rs. 145.20 crore as
compared Rs. Rs. 137.00 crore in the previous year, thus registering
an increase of 5.98%. Your company has earned a net profit after tax of
the Company at Rs. 8.43 cror as compared to Rs. 10.43 crore in the
previous financial year.
The market for crane rental business witnessed the effect of global
slowdown. However, the second half of the year witnessed improvement in
deman and hope that the years ahead will offer better business
prospects. The year ahead promises good scope for deployment of further
cranes. Your compan enjoys competitive edge due to its past reputation
and long association with reputed clients.
During the year, a subsidiary of the Company has received a letter of
award from Tuticorin Port Trust for "Development of North Cargo
Berth-II for handlin Bulk Cargo on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and
Transfer Basis".
Buy Back:
During the year, the Company completed Buy Back of 8,53,215 Equity
Shares through Tender Offer Method at a price of Rs. 244.50 per Equity
Share. Th Equity Shares so bought back constituted 6.66% of the total
paid up equity share capital of the Company as on 31st March 2010. The
total amount utilize for Buy Back was Rs. 20,86,11,067.50. A sum of Rs.
85,32,150/- was transferred from Securities Premium Account to Capital
Redemption Reserve Accounl being the nominal value of equity shares
bought back.
Dividend:
An Interim Dividend of 50% i.e. Rs. 5.00 per Equity Share (last year
Rs. 4 per Equity Share) was declared on 10th March 2011 for the year
2010-11 and th total outflow on this score was to Rs. 6,43,96,128
(Rupees Six Crore Forty Three Lakh Ninety Six Thousand One Hundred
Twenty Eight only), includin Dividend Distribution Tax. No further
dividend is being recommended by the Board of Directors of the Company.
Directors:
Mr. Rishi Agarwal and Mr. Haleangadi Panduranga Prabhu, Directors of
the Company retire by rotation at ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Directors' Responsibility Statements:
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 217(2AA) of Companies Act,
1956, with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby
confirmed that
i) in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended March
31,2011, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed and
there is no material departure from the same;
ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable
and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as at March 31, 2011 and of the profit of the company
for the year ended on that date;
iii) 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) the Directors have prepared the accounts for the year ended March
31,2011 on a going concern basis.
Auditors and Auditors' Report:
M/s. M. M. Chaturvedi & Co, Chartered Accountants, the Statutory
Auditors of the Company hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing
Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer themselves for
re-appointment.
The Company has received letter from them to the effect that their
re-appointment, if made, would be within the prescribed limits under
Section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956 and they are not
disqualified from such re-appointment within the meaning of Section 226
of the Companies Act, 1956.
The observations of the Auditors, together with the notes to Accounts
referred to in the Auditors' Report, are self-explanatory and do not
call for any further explanation.
Consolidated Financial Statements:
In compliance with the Accounting Standard 21 on Consolidated Financial
Statements, this Annual Report also includes Consolidated Financial
Statements for the financial year 2010-11. Consolidated Turnover grew
by 14.06% to Rs. 228.63 crore as compared to ? 200.44 crore in the
previous year.
Corporate Governance:
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Bombay Stock
Exchange, Management Discussion and Analysis, Corporate Governance
Report and Auditors' Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of
Corporate Governance are made a part of this Annual Report.
Subsidiaries:
The Company has following subsidiaries namely,
1. ABG Kolkata Container Terminal Private Limited
2. ABG Kandla Container Terminal Limited
3. ABG Projects & Services Limited (U.K.)
4. ABG Ports Private Limited
5. West Quay Multiport Private Limited
And following are the step down subsidiaries namely,
1. ABG-LDA Bulk Handling Private Limited
2. ABG Haldia Bulk Terminals Private Limited
3. ABG-LDA Marine Private Limited
4. ABG Container Handling Private Limited
5. ABG Coastal Private Limited
6. Tuticorin Coal Terminal Private Limited
West Quay Multiport Private Limited and Tuticorin Coal Terminal Private
Limited - step down subsidiaries were formed during the year under
review. The performance of your subsidiaries is as under:
ABG Kolkata Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd., is handling approx. 66 % of
the container traffic of the Kolkata Dock system. Compared with the
previous year, the traffic handled registered an increase of 10%.
ABG Kandla Container Terminal Ltd., has completed fourth year of
operation. Though the container traffic at the terminal increased by 9%
during the year, it is yet to attract enough traffic for its viability.
The main issue is that of Kandla Port Trust's non compliance of its
obligation in providing committed depth (draft) and night pilotage.
ABG-LDA Bulk Handling Pvt. Ltd. Mobile Harbour Crane (MHCs) business
continues to operate at the three Major Ports of New Mangalore,
Paradeep and Vishakhapatnam. The performance at Vishakhapatnam was
particularly good with the results exceeding the expectations. The
aggregate volume handled by the MHCs is in excess of 7.5 million tons
in the financial year 2010-11.
ABG Haldia Bulk Terminals Pvt. Ltd. ("AHBT"), commenced commercial
operations on 11th Sept 2010 at Haldia Dock Complex of Kolkata Port
Trust. AHBT is today successfully operating at Haldia and handled more
than 2 million tons of Cargo in little over 6 months, translating into
about 4 MMTPA. Since AHBT started operations at Haldia, the
productivity of the two berths has more than doubled. This has been
widely appreciated by the Port, trade and the end- users alike. These
would undoubtedly result in more efficiency in bulk logistics supply
chain and reduction in transaction costs to trade.
West Quay Multiport Pvt. Ltd. ("WQMPL"), signed a 30 year Concession
Agreement with the Visakhapatnam Port Trust on 31st July 2010 to
develop a dry bulk cargo facility. The envisaged project capacity is 5
MMTPA. The financial close for the project has been achieved. The
construction activity is expected to commence in the first half of 201
land Commercial operations are likely to commence in 2013.
Tuticorin Coal Terminal Pvt. Ltd. ("TCTPL"), signed a 30 year
Concession Agreement with the Tuticorin Port Trust on 11th Sept 2010 to
develop a Coal handling facility. The Coal terminal will have a
designed capacity of 14 MMTPA. The financial close for the project has
been achieved. The construction activity is expected to commence in the
first half of 2011 and Commercial operations are likely to commence in
2013. This terminal will cater to the needs of the numerous thermal
power plants that are coming up in the vicinity of Tuticorin.
In terms of general approval granted by the Central Government under
Section 212(8) of the Companies Act, 1956, Balance Sheet, Profit and
Loss Account, Report of the Board of Directors and the Report of the
Auditors of the subsidiary companies have not been attached with the
Balance Sheet of the Company. The Company will make available these
documents and related information upon written request by any
shareholder of the Company or subsidiary interested in obtaining the
same and will also be hosted on companies website i.e. www.abgworld.com
Financial summary of the subsidiary companies, is disclosed in the
Annual Report. The annual accounts of the subsidiary companies shall
also be kept for inspection by any shareholders in the head office of
the holding company and of the subsidiary companies concerned.
Fixed Deposit:
Your Company has not accepted any Fixed Deposits within the meaning of
sections 58A & 58AA of the Companies Act, 1956 from the public during
the year ended March 31,2011.
Particulars of Employees:
Information as required under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as
amended, is given here under:
Name Designation Age Qualifi Experi Date of
(Years) -cation -ence Appointment
(Years)
Mr. Saket Managing 47 B.Com 27 11.06.84
Agarwal Director
Mr.C. Babu Chief 64 M.Sc. 41 01.12.07
Rajeev Executive
Officer
Name Gross Last % of
Remuneration employment Equity
(Rs.) held shares
held
Mr. Saket 71,67,654/- First 64.44
Agarwal employment
Mr. C.Babu 74,82,680/- Secretary to Nil
Rajeev Government of
India
NOTES:
1) The nature of employment of Mr. Saket Agarwal is contractual while
the nature of employment of MR. C. Babu Rajeev is non-contractual.
2) Remuneration includes salaries, allowances, bonus and expenditure
incurred in providing rent free accommodation, medical expenses, value
of other perquisites as calculated under the provisions of Income Tax
Act and Rules and Company's contribution to Provident and Pension Fund.
3) In addition to the above remuneration, employees are entitled to
gratuity, medical benefits, etc. in accordance with the Company's
rules.
4) Mr. Saket Agarwal is a relative of Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal and Mr.
Rishi Agarwal, Directors of the Company.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo:
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology
absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, required to be
furnished pursuant to Section 217(l)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956,
read with Companies (Disclosures of Particulars in the Report of Board
of Directors) Rules, 1988, are as under:
i. Considering the nature of business activities being carried out by
the Company, the Directors have nothing to report regarding
conservation of energy and technology absorption.
ii. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
Foreign Exchange Earned - Nil
Foreign Exchange Used - Rs. 6,96,76,495.19/-
Acknowledgement:
Your Directors place on record their appreciation for the support and
co-operation extended by Company's Bankers, Government Bodies,
Shareholders and specifically the contribution made by the employees of
the Company in the success of the Company during the year under review.
Your Directors look forward to their continued unstinted support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal
Chairman
30th May, 2011
Regd. Office:
5th Floor, Bhupati Chambers,
13 Mathew Road, Mumbai - 400 004
Mar 31, 2010
The Directors feel great pleasure in presenting this Twenty Sixth
Annual Report on the performance of your Company along with the Audited
Statement of Accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2010.
Financial Highlights
Particulars Amount
(Rupees in Crore)
2009-10 2008-09
Gross Receipts 155.90 151.27
Gross Profit before Interest
and Depreciation 102.20 108.66
Less: Interest (39.69) (36.50)
Less: Depreciation (46.57) (61.87)
Profit Before Extra Ordinary
Items and Tax 15.94 10.29
Net Profit Before Tax 15.94 10.29
Less: Provision for Taxation (1.55) (1.34)
Less: Provision of Deferred Tax (3.95) (1.60)
Less: Provision for Fringe Benefit Tax - (0.20)
Less: Provision for Tax earlier year (0.01) -
Profit After Tax 10.43 7.15
Add: Profit brought forward from
earlier year 45.57 45.17
Net profit available for appropriation 56.00 52.32
Interim Dividend (including Dividend
Distribution Tax) 5.98 6.00
Proposed Dividend (including Dividend
Distribution Tax) Nil -
Transfer to General Reserve 1.10 0.75
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet 48.92 45.57
Operating Results and Business
During the year under review, your Company has gross receipts at Rs.
155.90 Crore as compared to Rs. 151.27 Crore in the previous financial
year 2008-09. There was an increase of 3.06%. Operating income during
the year amounted to Rs. 55.63 Crore as compared to Rs. 46.79 Crore in
the previous financial year, resulting in increase of 19%.
Your company has earned a net profit after tax from ordinary activities
of the Company at Rs. 10.43 Crore as compared to Rs. 7.15 Crore in the
previous financial year 2008-2009, registering an increase of 45.87%.
ABG Kolkata Container Terminal Private Limited (ABGKCTL), a subsidiary
of your company has registered high growth in throughput and
operational receipts this year also. Year on Year container volume
handled by ABGKCTPL as well as operational receipt has grown by 24%
which can be considered as very good. During this year ABGKCTPL handled
60% of the container throughput of the Netaji Subhas Dock system at
Kolkata Port. The company has achieved gross receipts of Rs. 23.08
Crore as compared to Rs. 20.85 Crore in the previous financial year.
ABG Kandla Container Terminal Limited, a subsidiary of your company has
completed third full year of commercial operations at Kandla Port.
Container Traffic during the year registered an increase of 7%.
ABG Projects and Services Limited (UK) a subsidiary of your company
incorporated in UK holds intellectual properties.
ABG Ports Private Limited, a subsidiary of your Company was
incorporated with the objective of consolidation and development of
port infrastructure, cargo handling activities and other related
business. The Company is bidding for port projects in India.
ABG-LDA Bulk Handling Private Limited (formerly ABG Bulk Handling
Private Limited), a subsidiary of your company was incorporated on 18th
November 2008 with the objective of handling bulk cargo business at
various ports. Presently, it has presence at New Mangalore, Paradip
and Visakhapatnam Ports. The company has received equity participation
from Louis Dreyfus Armateurs SAS of France.
ABG Haldia Bulk Terminals Private Limited, another subsidiary of your
company was incorporated on 22nd May 2009 with the objective of
handling bulk cargo business at Haldia Dock Complex, Kolkata Port
Trust. The project is in the stage of commissioning.
ABG Coastal Private Limited, a subsidiary of your company was
incorporated on 4th September, 2009 with the objective of furthering
cargo handling and other related business at various ports. The company
has not started any commercial activities as yet.
ABG Container Handling Private Limited, a subsidiary of your company
was incorporated on 6th November 2009 with the objective of handling
container cargo at various ports and other related business. The
company has not started any commercial activities so far.
ABG-LDA Marine Private Limited, a subsidiary of your company was
incorporated on 4th February 2010. The company has not started any
commercial activities.
Finance:
This year there is increase in the interest cost as compared to last
year due to higher level of borrowing for imports of cranes and
increase in borrowing cost. The company is taking conscious steps to
reduce borrowing cost.
Dividend:
An Interim Dividend of Rs. 4.00 per Equity share (40%) was declared on
13th April, 2010 for the year 2009-2010 and the total outflow on this
account was Rs. 6 Crore (including Dividend Distribution Tax). No
further dividend is being recommended by the Board of Directors of the
Company.
Directors:
Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal and Mr. R. G. Govindrajpuram, Directors of
the Company retire by rotation at ensuing Annual General Meeting and
being eligible offer themselves for re-appointment. Your Board
recommends for their re- appointment.
The Company has received approval of Central Government for the
re-appointment of Mr. Saket Agarwal as Managing Director of the Company
for the period of 3 years w.e.f. 13th September, 2009.
Directorsà Responsibility Statements:
As stipulated under Section 217(2AA) of Companies Act, 1956, your
Directors subscribe to "Directors Responsibility Statement" and
confirm that:
i) in preparation of the annual accounts, 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 this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) the directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
Auditors:
M/s. M. M. Chaturvedi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors
of the Company hold office till the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and are eligible for re-appointment. Audit Committee
has recommended the re- appointment of M/s. M. M. Chaturvedi & Co. The
Company has received a letter from M/s. M. M. Chaturvedi & Co. to the
effect that their appointment as Auditors, if made, would be within the
limits under Section 224 (1B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
The Auditors comments in their report are self- explanatory, hence do
not call for any further clarification.
Fixed Deposit:
Your Company has not accepted any Fixed Deposits within the meaning of
sections 58A & 58AA of the Companies Act, 1956 from the public during
the year ended March 31, 2010.
Audit Committee:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 292A of the Companies Act, 1956
and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered into with Bombay Stock
Exchange, the Company has an Audit Committee comprising of Mr. H. P.
Prabhu, Mr. R. G. Govindrajpuram and Mr. G. Ravishankar, independent
directors of the Company. Mr. H. P. Prabhu is Chairman of the
Committee.
Corporate Governance:
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited, Management Discussion and Analysis Report, Corporate
Governance Report and Auditorsà Certificate regarding compliance of
conditions of Corporate Governance are made a part of this Annual
Report. The website of the Company contains, among others, the code of
conduct for the Directors and Senior Management adopted by the Company.
Subsidiaries:
The Company has the following subsidiaries:
1. ABG Kolkata Container Terminal Private Limited
2. ABG Kandla Container Terminal Limited,
3. ABG Projects & Services Limited (U.K.)
4. ABG Ports Private Limited
And the following are the step down subsidiaries of the Company:
1. ABG-LDA Bulk Handling Private Limited
2. ABG Haldia Bulk Terminals Private Limited
3. ABG Coastal Private Limited
4. ABG Container Handling Private Limited
5. ABG-LDA Marine Private Limited
In accordance with the provisions laid down in Section 212(1) of the
Companies Act, 1956 ("the said Act"), your company is required to
attach the Directors Report, Auditors Report, Balance Sheet and
Profit & Loss Account of the subsidiaries to its Balance Sheet. In
accordance with the provisions of Section 212(8) of the said Act, your
company has received exemption from the Central Government granting
exemption from the aforesaid requirement; hence these documents are not
attached to the Balance Sheet of the Company. Audited Accounts of the
subsidiaries of the Company are available at the Registered Office of
the Company and also at the Registered Office of the subsidiary
companies for inspection by members of the Company and of subsidiary
companies. The Company will make available these documents upon prior
request by any member of the Company.
A statement pursuant to the provisions of Section 212(1)(e) of the
Companies Act, 1956 and the summary of the key financials of the
subsidiary companies are included in this Annual Report. Pursuant to
Clause 32 of the Listing Agreement, Audited Consolidated Financial
statements for the year ended 31st March 2010 forms part of the Annual
Report.
Particulars of Employees
Information as required under Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act,
1956 read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, is
given here under:
Name Designation Age Qualification Experience
(Years) (Years)
Mr. Saket Agarwal Managing 46 B.Com 26
Director
Mr. C. Babu Rajeev Chief 63 M.Sc. 40
Executive
Officer
Name Date of Gross Last
Employment Remuneration Employment held
Mr. Saket Agarwal 11. 06. 84 Rs.7,197,417/- First
Employment
Mr. C. Babu Rajeev 01.12.07 Rs.6,821,528/- Secretary to
Government of India
NOTES:
1) The nature of employment of Mr. Saket Agarwal is contractual while
the nature of employment of Mr. C. Babu Rajeev is non-contractual.
2) Remuneration includes salaries, allowances, bonus and expenditure
incurred in providing rent free accommodation, medical expenses, value
of other perquisites as calculated under the provisions of Income Tax
Act and Rules and Companys contribution to Provident and Pension Fund.
3) In addition to the above remuneration, employees are entitled to
gratuity, medical benefits, etc. in accordance with the companyÃs
rules.
4) Mr. Saket Agarwal is a relative of Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal and Mr.
Rishi Agarwal, Directors of the Company.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
Considering the nature of business activities being carried out by the
Company, the Directors have nothing to report regarding conservation of
energy and technology absorption.
The information related to foreign exchange earnings and outgo has been
given in the notes forming part of the accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2010.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors place on record their appreciation for the support and
co-operation extended by Companys Bankers, Government Bodies,
Shareholders and specifically the contribution made by the employees of
the Company in the success of the Company during the year under review.
Your Directors look forward to their continued unstinted support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal
Mumbai, 29th May, 2010 Chairman
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