DRAFT LETTER OF OFFER (Private & Confidential) For Equity Shareholders of the Company Only LAKSHMI PRECISION SCREWS LIMITED (Originally incorporated as Lakshmi Precision Screws Private Limited on 27/12/1968. Thereafter the name of the company was changed to Lakshmi Precision Limited on 20/08/1971 and fresh certificate of incorporation was obtained from the Registrar of Companies, Delhi & Haryana.) Registered Office : 46/1 Mile Stone, Hissar Road, Rohtak - 124001, Haryana Tel: (91-1262) 248790, Fax: (91-1262) 249922. Contact Person : H.P.S.Chugh E-mail: hpschugh@lpsmkt.com , Website: www.lpsindia.com OFFER FOR 40,16,667 EQUITY SHARES OF RS.10/- EACH FOR CASH AT PREMIUM OF RS. 40/PER SHARE (I.E. AT A PRICE OF RS. 50/- PER SHARE) AGGREGATING TO RS. 2008.33 LACS ON A RIGHTS BASIS TO THE EXISTING EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY IN THE RATIO OF 2 (TWO) EQUITY SHARE FOR EVERY 3 (THREE) EQUITY SHARES (I.E. 2:3) OF RS. 10/- EACH HELD ON THE RECORD DATE (I.E. __________). THE ISSUE PRICE OF RS.50/- PER EQUITY SHARE IS FIVE (5) TIMES OF THE FACE VALUE. GENERAL RISKS Investment in equity and equity related securities involve a degree of risk and investors should not invest any funds in this issue unless they can afford to take the risk of losing their investment. Investors are advised to read the risk factors carefully before taking an investment decision in this Issue. For taking an investment decision, investors must rely on their own examination of the Issuer and the Issue including the risks involved. The securities have not been recommended or approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) nor does SEBI guarantee the accuracy or the adequacy of this document. The attention of investors is drawn to the statement of Risk Factors appearing on page nos. (iv) to (vii) of this Letter of Offer. ISSUER’S ABSOLUTE RESPONSIBILITY The Issuer, having made all reasonable inquiries, accepts responsibility for, and confirms that this Letter of Offer contains all information with regard to the Issuer and the Issue, which is material in context of the Issue, that the information contained in this Letter of Offer is true and correct in all material respects and is not misleading in any material respect, that the opinions and intentions, expressed herein are honestly held and that there are no other facts, the omission of which makes this document as a whole or any of such information or the expression of any such opinions or intentions misleading in any material respect. LISTING The existing Equity shares of the company are already listed on The Stock Exchange, Mumbai (BSE) and The Delhi Stock Exchange (DSE).. The Company has received in-principle approval from BSE and DSE vide their letter nos. _____________ dated _____ and ______ for listing of the equity share being issued in terms of this Letter of Offer. LEAD MANAGER TO THE ISSUE REGISTRAR TO THE ISSUE MCS LIMITED Sri Venkatesh Bhavan W-40, Phase-II, Okhla Industrial Area New Delhi – 110 020 Tel.: (011) 26384909 Fax: (011) 26384907 e-mail : mcsdel@vsnl.com SEBI Regn. No.: INR 000000056 307, Regent Chambers, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021. Tel. : (022) 2202 5230 Fax : (022) 2283 5467 Website: www.keynoteindia.net E-mail: mbd@keynoteindia.net SEBI Regn. No.: INM 000003606 AMBI Regn No: AMBI/040 ISSUE OPENS ON LAST DATE FOR RECEIVING REQUESTS FOR SPLIT FORMS [•] [•] ISSUE CLOSES ON [•] II. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV XVI XVII CONTENTS DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS RISK FACTORS INTRODUCTION Industry Summary Business Summary GENERAL INFORMATION Details of Board of Directors Issue Management Team CAPITAL STRUCTURE OF THE COMPANY OBJECT OF THE ISSUE Object of the Issue Cost of Project & Means of Finance Basis of Issue Price Tax Benefits ABOUT THE ISSUER COMPANY Industry Overview Business Overview Details of the Business of the Company HISTORY OF THE COMPANY Brief History Main Objects of the Company MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY Board of Directors Corporate Governance Details of Key Managerial Persons PROMOTERS Details of Promoters Other Ventures Promoted By Promoters FINANCIAL INFORMATION Auditors Report Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Result of Operations LEGAL AND OTHER INFORMATION Outstanding Litigations and Defaults Government Approvals OTHER REGULATORY AND STATUTORY DISCLOSURES Authority for the Issue Prohibition by SEBI Disclaimer Clause Listing Stock Market data for shares of the Company OFFERING INFORMATION OTHER INFORMATION Material Contracts and Documents for Inspections Declarations ii Page Nos. iii iv 1 1 4 5 7 12 12 15 17 21 22 22 27 27 29 30 33 34 34 36 65 67 68 69 69 69 71 73 75 88 89 III. DEFINITIONS/ABBREVIATIONS GENERAL TERMS Act Articles Board Designated Stock Exchange /BSE CAF CDSL Company/ LPSL DSE EGM EPS Equity Shareholders : : : : The Companies Act, 1956 and subsequent amendments thereof Articles of Association of Lakshmi Precision Screws Limited Board of Directors of Lakshmi Precision Screws Limited The Stock Exchange, Mumbai. : : : : : : : Composite Application Form Central Depository Services (India)Ltd. Lakshmi Precision Screws Limited / The Issuer Company. Delhi Stock Exchange Association Limited Extra Ordinary General Meeting. Earning Per Share Equity shareholders of the Company whose names appear as: Beneficial owners as per the list to be furnished by the depositories in respect of the Equity Shares held in the electronic form and On the Register of Members of the Company in respect of the Equity Shares held in physical form. FCNR Account FEMA FERA FII IFI/FI Letter of Offer Memorandum NAV NSDL NRI OCB Offer/Issue : : : : : : : : : : : : RBI Record Date Rights Entitlement : : : SEBI : Foreign Currency Non Resident Account. The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 Foreign Exchange Regulation Act , 1973 Foreign Institutional Investors registered with SEBI under applicable laws. Indian Financial Institution. This Letter of Offer dated ___________ Memorandum of Association of Lakshmi Precision Screws Limited Net Asset Value National Securities Depository Ltd. Non Resident Indian. Overseas Corporate Bodies Offer for 40,16,667 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each for cash at a premium of Rs.40/- per share (i.e. at a price of Rs.50/- per share) aggregating to Rs. 2008.33 Lacs on a rights basis to the existing equity shareholders of the Company in the ratio of TWO equity shares for every THREE equity shares held (i.e. 2:3) as on [•] Reserve Bank of India [•] The number of Equity Shares that an Equity Shareholder is entitled to under this Letter of Offer in proportion to his/ her/ its existing shareholding in the Company as on the record date. Securities and Exchange Board of India. COMPANY/INDUSTRY RELATED TERMS A2LA NABL OHSAS : American Association of Laboratory Accredation National Accreditation Board of Laboratory Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series iii IV. RISK FACTORS The investors should consider the following risk factors together with all other information included in this Letter of Offer carefully, in evaluating the Company and its business before making any investment decision. Any projections, forecasts and estimates contained herein are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements use forward looking terminology like “may”, “believes”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “plan” or other similar words. The Company’s actual results could differ from those anticipated in these forward looking statements as a result of certain factors including those, which are set forth in the “Risk Factors” below. The Letter of Offer also includes statistical data regarding the Fasteners industry. This data has been obtained from industry publications, reports and other sources that the Company and the Lead Manager believes to be reliable. Neither the Company nor the Lead Manager has independently verified such data. The Managements’ proposal to address the risks have been enumerated wherever applicable. INTERNAL RISK FACTORS 1. There are litigations / disputes / cases pending against the Company Labour related cases : • Seven labour related proceedings are pending before various authorities such as Industrial Tribunal – cum labour court Rohtak and Labour Commissioner, Rohtak, for reinstatement of services of the workers and they are at various stages of hearing. No amount is involved in these cases. Show Cause Notices from Excise Department • A show cause notice no. V(150)CEX.prev/off/74/98/477 dated 12/01/2000 has been issued against the company for raw material shortage 27000 kgs. Order has been issued by the Assistant Commissioner for payment of Rs. 1,12,320/ with a penalty payment of Rs.10,000/-. Management Proposal The Company has already paid the amount of demand along with the penalty due and has filed an appeal with the Customs, Excise, Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi against the order. The matter is pending before the tribunal. 2. Risk relating to Import policy About 40% of the Company’s total requirement of raw materials, spare parts and components during the year 2004-05 was met out of imports. The Company expects to meet a part of its future requirements also through imports. The prices of the same are therefore subject to overall exchange fluctuations and government policies relating to import availability of foreign exchange. 3. Factory License The existing factory licenses of the Company for Plant I & Plant II has expired on 31.12.2004. Management Proposal The Company has applied for renewal of the said license. The approval is expected any time as no query is pending as on date. 4. Renewal of Consent regarding pollution control The consent from Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has been expired on 31/03/2005. The same has not been renewed yet. Management Proposal The Company has applied vide their letter dated 25/02/2005 to HSPCB for renewal of consent under Air, Water and Hazardous Waste Act. The consent is now awaited. 5. The success of the Company is substantially dependent on the management team. The success of business of the Company is substantially dependent on its management team and key personnel and their leaving the Company could adversely affect the business. Further, the ability to maintain the position substantially depends on the ability to attract, motivate and retain such personnel. iv Management Proposal The Company has a comprehensive Human Resources policy and has been able to retain its key management team in the past. 6. There was shortfall in the performances vis-à-vis projections made in relation to the previous Rights Issue made in the year 1993. The Company had come out with their previous Rights Issue in the year 1993. The Company had made certain projections on the operating and financial performances in relation to last rights issue based on then prevailing situation. However, due to various reasons, the projections could not be achieved. For further details, please refer to page (72) of this Letter of Offer. 7. As on 31/03/2005, the Company has some contingent liabilities detailed below, determination of which against the Company may adversely affect the financial position. (Rs. in Lacs) Sr. Particulars 31/03/2005 No. 1 Estimated amount of capital contracts remaining to be executed and not 81.00 provided for (net of advances) 2 Letter of credits and guarantees obtained from bank (Net of margin money) 228.00 3 Liabilities against legal undertakings/ bonds executed in favour of DGFT on 113.00 account of export obligation undertaken by the Company against advance and import licenses under EPCG Scheme. 4 Income tax liabilities on account of appeals filed by Income Tax Department in 101.00 Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh 8. Unsecured loans are repayable on demand basis As on 31/03/2005, the Company has outstanding unsecured loans aggregating Rs.1479.63 Lacs repayable on demand basis. Unscheduled demand of these loans and payments thereof, may impact company’s liquidity positions. Management Proposal The unsecured loans represent the funds brought in by the promoters from time to time towards working capital requirements . The amount of these loans will be adjusted to the extent of their rights entitlement and subscription to unsubscriped portion in the present rights issue. 9. Appraisal The cost of project has not been appraised by any institution or external agency. EXTERNAL RISK FACTORS 1. Change in Technology Technology plays a vital role in manufacturing plants. The Company’s failure or inability to adopt any change in technology might place its competitors at an advantage in terms of cost, efficiency and timely delivery of final products. 2. Competition The Company operates in a globally competitive business environment. Increasing competition may force the Company to reduce prices of its products, which may reduce the revenues and margins and/or also decrease its market share, either of which could have an adverse effect on the business, financial condition and operations of the Company. 3. Change in Import & Export Regulation Any change in regulations, domestic or international, having an impact on the steel market and its inputs will affect the industry as a whole. Such changes may be in the nature of introduction of quota, tariff barrier, subsidies etc. and could adversely affect the business, financial condition and the operations of the Company. v 4. A slowdown in economic growth in India could cause the business to suffer Any slowdown in the growth of Indian economy or future volatility in global commodity prices, could adversely affect the business, including the future financial performance, shareholders’ funds and ability to implement strategy and the price of the Equity Shares. 5. Significant change in the Government’s economic liberalization and deregulation policies The Government of India has traditionally exercised and continues to exercise a dominant influence over many aspects of the economy. Its economic policies have had and could continue to have a significant effect on public and private sector entities, including the Company, and on market conditions and prices of Indian securities, including in the future on Company’s Equity Shares. The present Government, which was formed after the Indian parliamentary elections in April-May 2004, is headed by the Indian National Congress and is a coalition of several political parties. Any significant change in the Government’s policies or any political instability in India could adversely affect the business and economic conditions in India and could also adversely affect the business, future financial performance and the price of Company’s Equity Shares. 6. Terrorist attacks and other acts of violence or war involving India. Terrorist attacks and other acts of violence or war may negatively affect the Indian stock markets and also adversely affect the global financial markets. These acts may also result in a loss of business confidence and have other consequences that could adversely affect the business, results of operations and financial condition. India has also witnessed civil disturbances in recent years and it is possible that future civil unrest as well as other adverse social, economic and political events in India could have an adverse impact on the Company. Military activity or terrorist attacks in the future could influence the Indian economy by disrupting communications and making travel and transportation more difficult. Such political tensions could create a greater perception that investments in Indian companies involve a higher degree of risk. This, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on the market for securities of Indian companies, including the Equity Shares and on the market for the products. 7. Decline in India’s foreign exchange reserves. At present, India’s foreign exchange reserve is the sixth largest in the world. A decline in forex reserves could result in reduced liquidity and higher interest rates in the Indian economy. Reduced liquidity or an increase in interest rates in the economy following a decline in foreign exchange reserves could adversely affect business and financial performance of the Company and the price of Equity Shares. 8. Downgrading of India’s debt rating. Any adverse revisions to India’s credit ratings for domestic and international debt by international rating agencies may adversely impact the ability to raise additional financing from domestic & overseas markets, and the interest rates and other commercial terms at which such additional financing is available. This could have a material adverse effect on the business and financial performance and adversely affect the ability to raise resources at competitive rates. 9. Sensitivity to the economy and extraneous factors The Company’s performance is highly correlated to the performance of the economy and the financial markets. The health of the economy and the financial markets in turn depends on the domestic economic growth, state of the global economy and business and consumer confidence, among other factors. Any event disturbing the dynamic balance of these diverse factors would directly or indirectly affect the performance of the Company. HIGHLIGHTS : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Thirty Seven years old company engaged in the manufacture of Precision fasteners Company is the 2nd largest manufacturer of fasteners in the country. The Company is accredited with the latest International Standards in Quality, Environment, Health and Safety namely ISO/ TS 16949:2002, ISO-14001-2004, OHSAS–18001:1999 and ISO-IEC-17025. The Company has in-house capabilities to develop new products/ tools and has strength in technological upgradation. The Company has been successful in meeting competitive global customers requirements and is tier - I supplier to global OEM customers. The products of the Company have been accepted in the overseas markets including developed countries. As a part of its strategy, the Company is focusing on exports in a big way. vi NOTES : 1. Pre-issue Networth (as on 31/03/2005) Pre-issue Net Asset value (as on 31/03/2005) Issue Size : Cost per share to the promoter : : Rs.3700.77 Lacs Rs.61.42 per share Offer for 40,16,667 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each for cash at a premium of Rs.40/- per share (i.e. at a price of Rs.50/- per share) aggregating to Rs. 2008.33 Lacs on a rights basis. Rs. 22.51 2. There is no interest of promoters/directors/key management personnel other than reimbursement of expenses incurred or normal remuneration or benefits. 3. There are no transaction since past 6 months on the stock exchange in the shares of the Company by the Promoters/Directors of the Company. 4. Related party disclosures: For details please refer to page no. (47) . 5. The lead manager and the Company shall update this Letter of Offer and keep the shareholders/public informed of any material changes till the listing and trading commencement. vii V. INTRODUCTION Industry Summary Fasteners, commonly known as Nuts, Bolts & Screws find application in Automobile, Agriculture and Engineering Industries. Thus Heavy and Medium Commercial Vehicles Light Commercial Vehicles, Utility Vehicles, Cars, Three Wheelers, Tractors, Heavy Earth Moving Equipments, Machine Tools, Textile Machinery, Railways, Defence Power, Telecommunication, Aircraft’s Spacecrafts, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration etc. need fasteners for sub or main assembly. In fact there is no assembly complete without fasteners. The automotive industry is the largest end-user of fasteners with the remaining demand coming from sectors like textile machinery, railway locomotives, construction, computer hardware and general engineering. Industrial fasteners, accounting for 40% of the total demand, are more oriented towards the retail markets. OEM segment is mainly dominated by organized players due to high intensity of capital and technology. With economy on an uptrend, all users industries are performing well. Fasteners industry is evolving from commodities to customized market since most auto manufacturers have different design specifications for their assemblies. Business Summary Lakshmi Precision Screws (LPS) has a wide product range covering around 6000 variants. The company excels in high value, customized products for automotive and industrial OEMs due to strong engineering capability and is a single source supplier to many customers. The company has successfully developed critical products for customers such as Maruti, Hero Honda, L & T John Deere, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motors, Yamaha, M&M, Honda Scooters, Eicher Motors, Swaraj Mazda and most of the other automotive multinational joint ventures in India. It has also got self certifications from Ford Tractors, LMW, Tata Motors, etc. The company is a leading exporter of fasteners and its global customers include Volvo, Visteon Bosch, John Deere, Textron, etc. Its facilities have been accredited in Mechanical & Chemical Testing by A2LA USA to meet Fastener Quality Act of USA. Exports contributed 38.77% of sales in FY 04 and 43.52% of sales in FY 05. Demand from the domestic automotive and industrial sectors is likely to grow on a sustained basis. The company has long-standing relationships with most of the automotive and industrial OEMs. It is further penetrating into the major customer accounts to grab a larger share of their requirements. In-house R&D and strategic partnerships with Bossard of Switzerland, Textron of USA, Fairchild of Australia, etc are enabling the company to provide the latest fastening solutions. Production Facilities The company operates from its two plants at Rohtak in Haryana. The installed capacities, capacity utilizations and actual production of both the units for the years 2001,2002,2003,2004 and 2005 are as follows: Particulars # Licenced Capacity Units M. Tons 2005 14500 2004 14500 2003 14500 2002 14500 2001 14500 ## Installed Capacity @ Actual Production M. Tons M. Tons Lac/ Nos. % 13520 9398 (4784) 70 12200 7900 (4014) 65 12200 6934 (3371) 57 12200 6424 (3067) 53 12200 6165 (3260) 51 Capacity Utilization # Licensing Capacity is as per the Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum filed with SIA, Ministry of Industry, Government of India, New Delhi. # # Installed capacity is as certified by the Chairman and Managing Director. @ Actual production is on the basis of raw materials consumed less scrap. 1 Issue Details Offer for 40,16,667 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each for cash at a premium of Rs.40/- per share (i.e. at a price of Rs.50/- per share) aggregating to Rs. 2008.33 Lacs on a rights basis to the existing equity shareholders of the Company in the ratio of two equity shares for every three equity shares held on record date [•]. The face value of the Equity Shares is Rs. 10/- per share and the Issue Price (Rs.50/-) is 5 times of the face value. Summary of Consolidated Financial Data Please read the following data in conjunction with the detailed Auditors’ report on page 36 under the heading ‘FINANCIAL INFORMATION’ (Rs. In Lacs) Description As at 31st March 2005 2004 2003 2002 Total Income 15704.08 12421.16 10312.71 8787.17 PAT 578.66 423.04 241.99 104.41 Networth 4180.68 3730.78 3335.42 2952.21 Consolidated Turnover 15547.93 16000 12327.95 Rs.in Lacs 14000 12000 10000 9905.79 8157.57 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 Year Consolidated PAT 578.66 600 423.04 Rs.in Lacs 500 400 241.99 300 200 104.41 100 0 2002 2003 2004 Year 2 2005 Dear shareholder(s), Pursuant to the resolution passed by the shareholders in the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on 25/06/2005, the Company is authorized to raise resources upto Rs. 2008.33 Lacs . Issue of 40,16,667 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each for cash at a premium of Rs.40/- per share (i.e. at a price of Rs.50/- per share) aggregating to Rs. 2008.33 Lacs on a rights basis to the existing equity shareholders of the Company in the ratio of two equity shares for every three equity shares held on record Date [•]. The face value of the Equity Shares is Rs. 10/- per share and the Issue Price (Rs.50/-) is 5 times the face value. VI. GENERAL INFORMATION Name of the Company : LAKSHMI PRECISION SCREWS LIMITED Registered Office : Branch offices : Registration No. : 46/1 Mile Stone, Hissar Road, Rohtak - 124001, Haryana Tel: (91-1262) 248790/249920, Fax: (91-1262) 249922. E-mail: hpschugh@lpsmkt.com , Website: www.lpsindia.com 146, New Cycle Market, Jhandewalan Extension, New Delhi – 110055. Tel: (011) 23527642. 153-Wing-A, Mittal Tower, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021. Tel: (022) 22821918. 8, Canning Street, 3rd Floor, Room No.303, Kolkata- 700001, Tel: (033) 22210754. 305-A, Mittal Tower, 3rd Floor, M.G.Road, Bangalore-560001, Tel: (080) 5588587. 1/284, Transport Nagar, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Tel: (0562)2600060. H-4977 of 1968-69 Contact person: Address of the Registrar of Companies : : H.P.S.Chugh Registrar of Companies NCT of Delhi and Haryana B-Block Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 IMPORTANT 1. This Issue is pursuant to the resolution passed by the shareholders in the EGM held on 25/06/2005. 2. This Issue is applicable to such Equity Shareholders whose names appear as beneficial owners as per the list to be furnished by the depositories in respect of the Equity Shares held in the electronic form and on the Register of Members of the Company at the close of business hours on the Record Date [•]. 3. Your attention is drawn to the section on risk factors starting from page no. (v ) of this Letter of Offer. 4. Please ensure that you have received the CAF with this Letter of Offer. 5. Please read the Letter of Offer and the instructions contained herein and in the CAF carefully before filling in the CAFs. The instructions contained in the CAF are an integral part of this Letter of Offer and must be carefully followed. An application is liable to be rejected for any non compliance of the Letter of Offer or the CAF. 6. All enquiries in connection with this Letter of Offer or CAFs should be addressed to the Registrar to the Issue, quoting the Registered Folio number/ DP and Client ID number and the CAF numbers as mentioned in the CAFs. 7. The Lead Manager and the Company shall make all information available to the Equity Shareholders and no selective or additional information would be available for a section of the Equity Shareholders in any manner whatsoever including at presentations, in research or sales reports etc. after filing of the Letter of Offer with SEBI. 8. All the legal requirements as applicable till the filing of the Letter of Offer with the Designated Stock Exchange have been complied with. 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors of the Company comprises of: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain (Chairman & Managing Director), Mr. Dinesh Kumar Jain ( Vice Chairman & Managing Director) Mr. Vijay Kumar Jain (Whole Time Director) Mr. Rajesh Jain (Non Executive Director ) Smt. Sushila Devi Jain (Non Executive Director) Mr. Jamshedji Rustomji Desai (Non Executive Independent Director) Mr. Babulal S. Aggarwal (Non Executive Independent Director) Mr. Keshwa Nand Rattan (Non Executive Independent Director) Dr. Dharmendra Bhandari (Non Executive Independent Director - ICICI- Nominee) Mr. Dipak Jain (Non Executive Independent Director) BRIEF DETAILS OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain an Engineering Graduate, aged 50 years is having an experience of 30 years as an industrialist. He has qualified distance learning management course from Australia and attended various business programmes at IBS, Hyderabad and other places. He is member of Haryana State Council, CII and member of Executive Committee of ACMA. He has a wide experience of project management, finance, technology, marketing, HRD and better quality management. He has contributed on matters relating to Corporate Governance, communicating with stakeholders and holding of high-level reviews of corporate strategy and corporate planning. His comprehensive industrial exposure brings highly valued insights in strategy and brand building of the Company. Mr. Dinesh Kumar Jain Mr.Dinesh Kumar Jain a Commerce Graduate, aged 56 years is having an experience of 36 years as an industrialist. He has a wide experience in the field of finance, banking, sales/marketing, HRD, excise and taxation. He has been involved in various initiatives undertaken by the Company from time to time. Mr. Vijay Kumar Jain Mr. Vijay Kumar Jain a Graduate, aged 48 years is having an experience of 30 years as an industrialist. He has a wide experience in the field of finance, purchase, projects implementation, general administration, environment protection and eco-friendliness. Mr. Rajesh Jain Mr. Rajesh Jain an engineering graduate, aged 46 years is having an experience of 25 years as an industrialist. He has a wide experience in the field of marketing, finance, technology and HRD. He has attended various business programmes at IBS Hyderabad and 3 years Owners & President Management Programme (OPM) at Harward Business School U.S.A. He has pioneered the exports in LPS and contributed greatly in promotion of ancillary units. Smt. Sushila Devi Jain Smt.Sushila Devi Jain, aged 71 years is a Matriculate. She has expertise in general management. Mr. Jamshedji Rustomji Desai Mr. Jamshedji Rustomji Desai, aged 71 years is an Engineering graduate (Mech.). He is an industrialist having 45 years of experience in various fields. He has been the Chairman of Kelvinator of India Ltd.. Mr. Babulal S. Aggarwal Mr. Babulal S. Aggarwal, aged 68 years is an graduate. He is an industrialist having 33 years of experience with the Company. Mr. Keshwa Nand Rattan Mr. K.N. Rattan aged 63 years has done B.Sc., M.I.E.PG Diploma in Project Management and has 36 years of varied experience in mass production precision industries at various levels including Shop Floor Management, Industrial Engineering, Project Planning & Implementation and General Management. Dr. Dharmendra Bhandari Dr.. Dharmendra Bhandari aged 49 years is a Chartered Accountant. He has 24 years of experience in the field of Banking, Finance, Taxation and Audit. He has also authored various books and written articles in national and international newspapers and magazines on matters relating to current economic issues. 4 Mr. Dipak Jain Mr. Dipak Jain, aged 47 years, is holding Ph.D in marketing, M.S. in Operation research and M.S. in Mathematical statistics. He has vast experience in the field of teaching in Marketing research, new products & services, product design and development market segmentation and competitive market structure analysis. He is the dean of Kellogg University, USA Compliance Officer H.P.S. Chugh Company Secretary Hissar Road, Rohtak – 124001, Haryana, Tel: (1262) 248790,/ 249920 Fax: (1262) 249922 Email: hpschugh@lpsmkt.com Bankers to the Company ICICI bank ICICI Bank Towers, NBCC Place, Bhishma Pitamah Marg, Pragati Nagar, New Delhi – 110003. Tel: (011) 24390000 Fax: (011) 24390070 Industrial Development Bank of India 72-73, Sector 17-B, Bank Square, Chandigarh – 160017. Tel: (0172) 2702976 Fax: (0172) 2703409 State Bank of Patiala Commercial Branch, 2nd Floor, Chandralok Building, 36, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001. Tel: (011) 23357617 Fax: (011) 23354365 Canara Bank 193, Civil Lines, Rohtak Tel: (01262) 250140 Fax: (01262) 253949 ABN AMRO Bank N.V. Hasalaya Building, 15 Barakhamba Road New Delhi – 110001 Tel. No.(011) 52121212 Fax No. (011) 52121213 ISSUE MANAGEMENT TEAM Registrars to the Issue MCS LIMITED Sri Venkatesh Bhavan W-40, Phase-II, Okhla Industrial Area New Delhi – 110 020 Tel.: (011) 26384909 Fax: (011) 26384907 e-mail : mcsdel@vsnl.com SEBI Regn. No.: INR 000000056 Lead Manager to the Issue 307, Regent Chambers Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021 Tel: (022) 22025230, Fax: (022) 22835467 Website: www.keynoteindia.net E-mail: mbd@keynoteindia.net SEBI Regn No: INM 000003606 Contact Person: Mr. Satish Mangutkar Bankers to the Issue To be appointed Auditors to the Company N. G. Gupta & Co. Chartered Accountants 85/86 Jadodia Market Kharibaoli, Delhi - 110006 Tel No.(011) 23951614 Fax No.(011) 22016191 Email: rba_911@indiatimes.com 5 INTERSE ALLOCATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES Not Applicable CREDIT RATING/DEBENTURE TRUSTEE This being an issue of Rights equity shares, no Credit Rating or appointment of Debenture Trustee is required. MONITORING AGENCY Not Applicable APPRAISING ENTITY Not Applicable MINIMUM SUBSCRIPTION i) If the Company does not receive the minimum subscription of 90% of the issued amount on the date of closure of the issue, or if the subscription level falls below 90% after the closure of issue on account of cheques having been returned unpaid or withdrawal of applications, the Company shall forthwith refund the entire subscription amount received within 42 days from the date of closure of the issue . ii) If there is a delay beyond 8 days after the Company becomes liable to pay the subscription amount (i.e. 42 days after closure of the issue), the Company shall pay interest for the delayed period at rates prescribed under sub-sections (2) and (2A) of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 1956. UNDERWRITING/ STANDBY SUPPORT This issue of equity shares is not being underwritten and/or no standby support is being sought for the said issue. ISSUE SCHEDULE ISSUE OPENS ON [•] LAST DATE FOR RECEIVING REQUESTS FOR SPLIT FORMS [•] 6 ISSUE CLOSES ON [•] VII. CAPITAL STRUCTURE OF THE COMPANY No. of shares As at March 31, 2005 ( Pre issue and adjusted for Post issue) Aggregate Nominal Value (Rs.) A. Authorized Capital 1,49,70,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each 30,000 9.5 % Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs.10/- each 14,97,00,000 3,00,000 B. Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital 60,25,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each 6,02,50,000 C. Present Rights Issue 40,16,667 equity shares of Rs. 10/- for a cash at a premium of Rs. 40/- per Equity Share. 4,01,66,670 D. Post Issue Capital 1,00,41,667 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each 10,04,16,670 E. Share Premium Account Before the Offer After the Offer 7,59,40,000 23,66,06,680 Note: Changes in the Authorized Capital since 1982 are as follows: Date 18/10/1982 28/09/1990 11/11/1995 Increased from Rs.110.00 Lacs divided into 11,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each. Rs.200.00 Lacs divided into 20,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each. Rs.400.00 Lacs divided into 40,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each. 7 Increased to Rs.200.00 Lacs divided into 20,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each. Rs.400.00 Lacs divided into 40,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each. Rs.1500.00 Lacs divided into 1,49,70,000 equity shares of Rs.10/each and 30,000 (9.5%) Cumulatiive Redeemable Preference shares of Rs.10/- each. Notes to Capital Structure: 1) Details of present Equity Share Capital are as follows: Date of Allotment Face Value (Rs.) 10* Issue Price (Rs.) 10* 18/12/1969 20/12/1969 10* 20/11/1970 02/03/1971 03/03/1971 12/03/1971 19/03/1971 02/04/1971 10/03/1972 20/07/1973 28/03/1979 24/07/1979 10/09/1980 28/09/1981 03/12/1981 05/12/1981 08/12/1981 08/11/1982 20/12/1983 15/09/1993 24/12/1997 29/10/1998 27/12/1968 2000 Cumulative No. of shares 2000 10* 28000 12000 30000 42000 10* 10* 10* 10* 10* 10* 10* 10* 10* 10* 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10* 10* 10* 10* 10* 10* 10 10 10 10 NIL 10 30 25.40 8000 4000 2000 4000 4000 36000 20000 10000 20000 30000 50000 20000 80000 10000 10000 350000 750000 2175000 1600000 50000 54000 56000 60000 64000 100000 120000 130000 150000 180000 230000 250000 330000 340000 350000 700000 1450000 3625000 5225000 10 19.75 800000 6025000 6025000 6025000 Total No. of Shares Nature of allotment Consideration Subscriber to Memorandum of Association Allotment to promoter group ----do--------do----- Cash ----do--------do--------do--------do--------do--------do--------do--------do--------do--------do----Bonus Issue Public Issue Rights Issue Preferential Issue Preferential Issue % to Post Issue Capital (%) 0.02 Cash 0.28 0.12 Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Bonus Cash Cash Cash 0.08 0.04 0.02 0.04 0.04 0.36 0.20 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.50 0.20 0.80 0.10 0.10 3.49 7.47 21.66 15.93 Cash 7.97 60.00 * These shares were issued at the face value of Rs. 100/- and were converted into Rs. 10/- per share on 14/04/1981 2. The present issue being a rights issue, provisions of promoters’ contribution and lock-in are not applicable 3. Present Rights Issue : Type of Instrument Ratio Face Value (Rs.) No. of shares Issue Price (Rs.) Consideration Equity Shares 2:3 10/- 40,16,667 50/- Cash 8 4. Pre & Post issue shareholding pattern of the Company is given below:Category Pre-issue shareholding No. of shares % Post-issue shareholding No. of shares % A. Promoter's Holding Indian Promoters & their relatives 41,15,316 68.30 68,58,860 68.30 Sub Total 41,15,316 68.30 68,58,860 68.30 B. Non-Promoters Holding 1) Institutional Investors a. Mutual Funds and UTI 1,500 0.02 2,500 0.02 b. Banking, Financial Institution / 1,875 0.03 3,125 0.03 Insurance Companies c. FIIs 2,250 0.04 3,750 0.04 Sub Total 5,625 0.09 9,375 0.09 2) Others Private Corporate Bodies 3,08,698 5.12 5,14,497 5.12 Indian Public 15,79,541 26.23 26,32,568 26.23 NRIs 15,820 0.26 26,367 0.26 Any Other Sub Total 19,04,059 31.61 31,73,432 31.61 Grand Total 60,25,000 100.00 100,41,667 100.00 *Investor are requested to refer para on ‘Fractional entitlement’ on page no. 78. The total number of shareholders in the company are 7470. 5. The shareholding pattern of the promoter group is as detailed below: Particulars a) Promoters/Directors b) Immediate relatives of promoters (Spouse, parent, child, brother, sister) c) Company in which 10% or more of the share capital is held by the promoter his immediate relative firm or HUF in which the promoter or his immediate relative is a member. d) Company in which the Company mentioned in (c) above holds 10% or more of the share capital e) HUF in which aggregate share of the promoter and his immediate relatives is equal or more than 10% of the total Total Present No. of Equity % of Shares of Present Rs.10/- each Capital Post Rights No. of Equity % of Shares of post issue Rs.10/- each capital 2318318 1770798 38.48 29.39 3863863 2951330 38.48 29.39 - - - - - - - - 26200 0.43 43667 0.43 4115316 68.30 6858860 68.30 The promoters/directors/associates intend to subscribe to their entitlement in this rights issue in full. In case of under subscription promoters/directors/associates have undertaken vide their letter dated 13/07/2005 to subscribe to unsubscribed portion in full. Presuming no subscription is received from other shareholders the promoters’ shareholding shall increase to 80.98% of the post rights issue equity capital of the Company. The allotment to the promoters/ directors, if they subscribe to unsubscribed portion as undertaken will result in public shareholding falling below the permissible minimum level as specified in the listing condition or listing agreement. In such case the promoter(s) of the company will make an offer for sale of their holdings in terms of clause (17.2) of SEBI (Delisting of Securities) Guidelines – 2003 so that the public shareholding is raised to the minimum level specified in the listing agreement or in the listing conditions within a period of 3 months. The Promoters/Directors of LPS have brought in funds by way of unsecured loans to the extent of Rs.1479.63 Lacs. The promoters have given their consent to adjust the said loan against their Rights entitlement to the extent of Rs 1371.77 Lacs. The money brought in by the Promoters/Directors will be adjusted against the share 9 application money due from them towards their subscription in the rights issue and also towards subscription to un-subscribed portion, if any, in the present rights issue. 6. The Company has not issued any warrant, option, convertible loan, debenture or any other securities convertible at a later date into equity, which would entitle the holders to acquire further equity shares of the Company. 7. Equity shares of the Company are being traded in compulsory dematerialized mode. The market lot of the equity shares is 1 (one). 8. There are no transactions in the securities of the Company during preceding 6 months which were financed/undertaken directly or indirectly by the promoters, their relatives, their group companies or associates or by the above entities directly or indirectly through other persons. 9. The ten largest shareholders two years prior to the date of filing of this Letter of Offer with Stock Exchange are as follows : Sr. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Name of the Shareholders Number of Equity Shares 801023 695760 669335 528362 307749 151200 150300 118900 110250 103237 3635116 Mr. Rajesh Jain Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain Mr. Vijay Kumar Jain Mr. Nikhlesh Kumar Jain Mrs. Sushila Devi Jain Mr. Dinesh Kumar Jain Ms. Deepa Jain Ms. Sandhya Jain Mr. Saurab Jain Mr. Sudesh Kumar Jain Total Percentage of shareholding 13.29 11.55 11.11 8.77 5.11 2.51 2.49 1.97 1.83 1.71 60.34 10. The ten largest shareholders as on 10 days prior to the date of filing of the Letter of Offer with Stock Exchanges are as follows : Sr. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Name of the Shareholders Number of Equity Shares 802023 695760 669335 528362 307749 151200 150300 118900 110250 103237 3636116 Mr. Rajesh Jain Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain Mr. Vijay Kumar Jain Mr. Nikhlesh Kumar Jain Mrs. Sushila Devi Jain Mr. Dinesh Kumar Jain Ms. Deepa Jain Ms. Sandhya Jain Mr. Saurab Jain Mr. Sudesh Kumar Jain Total Percentage of shareholding 13.31 11.55 11.11 8.77 5.11 2.51 2.49 1.97 1.83 1.71 60.35 11. The ten largest shareholders as on the date of filing of the Letter of Offer with Stock Exchanges are as follows : Sr. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Name of the Shareholders Number of Equity Shares 802023 695760 669335 528362 307749 151200 150300 118900 110250 103237 3636116 Mr. Rajesh Jain Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain Mr. Vijay Kumar Jain Mr. Nikhlesh Kumar Jain Mrs. Sushila Devi Jain Mr. Dinesh Kumar Jain Ms. Deepa Jain Ms. Sandhya Jain Mr. Saurab Jain Mr. Sudesh Kumar Jain Total 10 Percentage of shareholding 13.31 11.55 11.11 8.77 5.11 2.51 2.49 1.97 1.83 1.71 60.35 12. The Company/Promoters/Directors/Lead Merchant Bankers have not entered into buyback or similar arrangements for purchase of securities issued by the Company. 13. The equity shares of the company are of face value of Rs.10/- and marketable lot is 1 (one). At any given time there shall be only one denomination for the shares of the Company and the disclosures and accounting norms specified by SEBI from time to time will be complied with. 14. The Company shall not make any further issue of capital whether by way of issue of bonus shares, preferential allotment, rights issue or public issue or in any other manner during the period commencing from the submission of the Letter of Offer to SEBI for the Rights Issue till the securities referred in the Letter of Offer have been listed or application money refunded on account of failure of the issue. 15. The Company does not propose to alter the capital structure by way of split or consolidation of the denomination of the shares or the issue of shares on a preferential basis or issue of bonus or rights or further public issue of shares or any other securities within a period of six months from the date of opening of the present issue. 16. The entire issue price is to be paid on application hence there will be no partly paid up shares arising out of this issue. 11 VIII. OBJECTS OF THE ISSUE The objects of the present issue of equity shares are: 1. 2. To meet the Long Term Working Capital requirements of the Company. To meet the expenses of the issue Cost of project Total (Rs. In Lacs) 1958.33 50.00 2008.33 Total (Rs. In Lacs) 2008.33 2008.33 Long term working capital Issue expenses Means of Finance Rights Issue Note : DETAILED BREAK UP OF THE COST OF THE PROJECT 1. Working Capital Requirement Details of Current Assets & current Liabilities Sr.No. (A) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Particulars for the year ended march-----> CURRENT ASSETS Raw materials a).Imported month's consumption b).Indigenous month's consumption Other consumable spares (excluding those included in 1 above) a).Imported month's consumption b).Indigenous month's consumption Stock -in- process month's cost of production. Finished goods month's cost of sales Receivables other than export/deferred (incl. bills purchased/discounted by bank) month's domestic sales Export receivables ( incl. bills purchased & discounted) month's export sales Packing material Scrap Other current assets (incl. cash & bank balances & deferred receivables due within 1 yr.) Total current assets 12 (Rs.in Lacs) Audited 2005 650.00 5.89 641.00 2.26 125.00 11.90 2126 45.88 1007.00 1.07 2097 2.27 2265.00 2.80 1103.00 2.41 132.00 91.00 1396.00 11633.00 Sr.No. (B) 12 13 14 15 Particulars for the year ended march-----> CURRENT LIABILITIES (other than bank borrowings for working capital) Creditors for purchase raw materials / stores /cons.items. a).Imported month's purchase b).Indigenous month's purchase Advances from customers. Statutory liabilities Other current liabilities incl. short term borrowings, unsecured loans, dividend payable, installment of term loan etc.) Total current liabilities Audited 2005 490.00 4.52 2714.14 5.31 54.44 299.02 1499.62 5057.22 Computation of Maximum Permissible Bank Finance Based on the audited financials for the period ended 31/03/2005, the computation of maximum permissible bank finance for working capital as per company’s estimates is as follows: Sr. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (Rs. in Lacs) Amount Particulars Total current Assets Other current liabilities Working capital gap Minimum stipulated net working capital [25% total current assets or 25% of Net Working Capital Gap (Export Receivables to be excluded under both methods) Actual projected Net Working Capital (as per CMA data) Item 3 minus item 4 Item 3 minus item 5 Maximum permissible bank finance (Item 6 to 7 whichever is lower) 11633 5057 6576 2633 3202 3943 3374 3374 Bank Limit The company enjoys working capital facilities from existing banker, Canara Bank to the extent of Rs. 3350 Lacs (fund based) and Rs.2100 Lacs (non fund based). Minimum Stipulated Net Working Capital Based on the audited accounts as on 31/03/2005 the required Net Working Capital (NWC) will be Rs.2633 Lacs. The Company proposes to provide for said NWC as follows: ¾ ¾ Proceeds of Rights issue Internal Accruals : : Rs.1958.33 Lacs Rs.674.67 Lacs The promoters and associates have already brought in funds amounting to Rs.1479.63 Lacs from time to time in the form of unsecured loans towards working capital requirements. The promoters have given their consent to adjust the said loan against their Rights entitlement to the extent of Rs.1371.77 Lacs. The money brought in by the Promoters/Directors will be adjusted against the share application money due from them towards their subscription in the rights issue and also towards subscription to un-subscribed portion, if any, in the present rights issue. 13 2. Issue Expenses The break up of issue expenses is as given below: Sr. No. 1 2 3 Particulars Fees to the intermediaries Printing & Stationery and Postage expenses Advertisement and other Miscellaneous Expenses Total Amount (Rs. in Lacs) 25.00 15.00 10.00 50.00 APPRAISAL The project is not being appraised by any Bank or Financial Institution. SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION The proceeds of this rights issue will be deployed on working capital requirements in the normal course of the business. SOURCES & DEPLOYMENT OF FUNDS The company has already spent an amount of Rs.1479.63 Lacs towards working capital requirement on an ongoing basis . M/s N.G. Gupta & Co., Chartered Accountants, and Statutory Auditors of the Company have certified vide their certificate dated 12/07/2005 that the company has utilized the unsecured loans of RS. 835.40 lacs from promoters and Rs. 644.23 lacs from others outstanding as on 31.3.2005 towards working capital margin requirements. The aforesaid sums were raised as per stipulation of lending financial institutions and banks. INTERIM USE OF FUNDS Pending deployment the funds raised through the rights issue would be deployed by the company judiciously in the secured fixed deposits and other short term secured investment opportunities. BASIC TERMS OF THE ISSUE Face Value Each Equity Share has the face value of Rs. 10/-. Issue Price Each Equity Share is being offered at a price of Rs. 50/- (including a premium of Rs. 40/- per share). Entitlement Ratio The Equity Shares are being offered on rights basis to the existing Equity Shareholders of the Company in the ratio of 2 (Two) Equity Shares for every 3 (Three) Equity Shares held as on the Record Date. Market Lot The market lot for the Equity Shares in dematerialised mode is one. In case of physical certificates, the Company would issue one certificate for the Equity Shares allotted to one folio (“Consolidated Certificate”). Terms of Payment 100% of the issue price i.e. Rs. 50/- shall be payable on Application. 14 BASIS FOR ISSUE PRICE Qualitative Factors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Thirty Seven years old company engaged in the manufacture of Precision fasteners Company is the 2nd largest manufacturer of fasteners in the Country. The Company is accredited with the latest International Standards in Quality, Environment, Health and Safety namely ISO/ TS 16949:2002, ISO-14001-2004, OHSAS–18001:1999 and ISO-IEC-17025. The Company has in-house capabilities to develop new products/ tools and has strength in technological upgradation. The Company has been successful in meeting competitive global customers requirements and is tier - I suppliers to global OEM customers. The products of the Company have been accepted in the overseas markets including developed countries. As a part of its strategy, the Company is focusing on exports in a big way. Quantitative Factors (based upon adjusted Profit and Loss Account) (a) Earnings Per Share (EPS) Year ended 31st March 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 Weighted Average EPS (b) EPS(Rs) 2.44 4.77 6.69 5.34 Price Earning Ratio (PE) Offer Price of Rs.50/- per share 7.47 9.36 P/E(based on EPS on 31/03/2005) P/E(based on weighted average EPS) (c) Wts 1 2 3 Return on Networth (RONW) Year 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 Weighted Average RONW RONW(%) 4.76 8.55 10.89 8.30 Wts 1 2 3 Minimum RONW required to maintain pre-issue EPS (at price of Rs.50/-) 11.77 % (d) (e) Net Asset Value (NAV) NAV (pre issue) (Rs.) 61.42 NAV (post issue) (at price of Rs.50/-) (Rs.) 56.85 15 (f) Industry P/E Ratio Highest Lowest Average (Source: Capital Market Jul 4 – 17, 2005, Sector : Fasteners) (g) 18.5 8.6 17.2 Comparison of key ratios with the companies of comparable size in the same industry group Name of the company FV (Rs.) Sales as on 31/03/2005 (Rs.in Cr.) 138.07 108.8 686.1 EPS LPS 10/6.69 Sterling Tools Ltd 10/21.90 Sundram Fasteners 1/5.40 Ltd..** *Based on Unaudited results as on 31/03/2005 ** Based on Audited results as on 31/12/2004 (Source: Capital Market Jul 4 – 17, 2005, Sector : Fasteners) MP as on 14/07/2005 81.05 215.40 134.15 P/E 12.11 9.83 24.84 The last traded price of the equity share as on 15/07/2005 was Rs. 82.00 which is at a P/E multiple of 12.26 times (based on EPS of 31/03/2005) which is 28.72% lower than the average P/E multiple of the other companies in the sector. The Issue Price of Rs. 50/- per share is 5 times the Face Value of Rs. 10/- per share of the equity shares being issued. The minimum Return on Networth required to maintain pre-issue EPS of Rs. 6.69 is 11.77% whereas the Company has already earned an RONW of 10.89% for the period ended 31/03/2005. The offer price of Rs.50/- is 7.47 times the pre-issue EPS, which is lower than the Average P/E multiple for the industry sector in which the Company operates. The offer price is at 38.31% discount to the present market price of the shares of the company. Considering the above qualitative and quantitative factors, the issue price of Rs.50/- per equity share is justified. 16 TAX BENEFITS TO THE COMPANY AND ITS MEMBERS The Company has been advised by M/s. N.G. Gupta & Co. auditors of the Company vide their certificate dated 12/07/2005, that under the Income Tax Act, 1961 and other Laws, the following tax benefits inter alia will be available to the Company and Shareholders of the Company. The extract of the certificate is as follows: The Board of Directors Lakshmi Precision Screws Limited 46/1 Mile Stone, Hisar Road, Rohtak – 124001 (Haryana) Dear Sirs, We hereby report that the enclosed annexures state the possible tax benefits available to Lakshmi Precision Screws Limited and its shareholders under the current tax laws presently in force in India. Several of these benefits are dependent on the Company or its shareholders fulfilling the conditions prescribed under the relevant tax laws. The benefits discussed below are not exhaustive. This statement is only intended to provide general information to the investors and is neither designed nor intended to be a substitute for professional tax advice. In view of the individual nature of the tax consequences and the changing tax laws, each investor is advised to consider in his/her own case the tax implications of an investment in the shares. We neither express any opinion nor provide any assurance as to whether: • the company or its shareholder will continue to obtain these benefits in future: or • the conditions prescribed for availing the benefits have been/would be met with. The contents of this annexure are based on information, explanation and representation obtained from the company and on the basis of our understanding of the business activities and operations of the company. A. TAX BENEFIT AVAILABLE TO THE COMPANY UNDER INCOME TAX ACT, 1961 1. Under section 32 of the Act, the company is entitled to depreciation on (i) tangible assets being building, machinery, plant and furniture, and (ii) intangible assets being know-how, patents, copy rights, trade mark, licenses, franchisees or any other business or commercial rights of similar nature acquired on or after the 1st day of April, 1998 for the use thereof in the company’s business. Further, the company is entitled to additional depreciation @ 20% of the actual cost of plant and machinery acquired and installed after the 31st day of March, 2005 under the provisions of section 32(1)(iia) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. 2. Under section 35 of the Act and subject to the provisions therein, the company would be entitled to deduction in respect of expenditure laid out or expended on scientific research relating to its business. 3. Under section 10(34) of the Act, dividend income referred to in section 115-O is exempt from tax in the hands of the company. 4. Under section 10(36) of the Act, income arising from transfer of long term capital asset, being an eligible equity share in a company purchased on or after 1st day of March 2003 and before the 1st day of March 2004 and held for a period of twelve months or more is exempt from tax in the hands of the company. 5. Under section 10(38) of the Act, income arising from transfer of long-term capital asset, being an equity share in a company or unit of an equity oriented fund is exempt from tax, where the transaction of such sale has been entered into on or after the date on which Chapter VII of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004 being Securities Transacting Tax (STT) has come into force i.e. on or after October 1st , 2004 and such transaction is chargeable to STT under that Chapter. 6. Under section 111A of the Act, the short term capital gain on transfer of equity share or units of an equity oriented fund shall be chargeable to tax @ 10% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess), if the transaction of such sale has been entered into on or after the date on which Chapter VII of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004 being Securities Transaction Tax (STT) has come into force i.e. on or after October 1, 2004 and such transaction is chargeable to STT under that Chapter. Deductions under Chapter VI-A of the Act are not available on such income. 17 7. Under section 112 and other relevant provisions of the Act, the long term capital gains arising on transfer of long term capital assets shall be taxed at the rate of 20% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess) after indexation as provided in the second proviso to section 48 of the Act, However, in case of listed securities or unit or zero coupon bond, the long term capital gain (not covered under section 10(36) * 10(38) of the Act) can be taxed at 10% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess) without indexation, at the option of shareholder. Deductions under chapter VI-A of the Act are not available on such income. A.2 : UNDER THE WEALTH ACT, 1957 The company is liable to pay wealth tax as per the provisions of Wealth Tax Act, 1957 at the rate of 1% in respect of certain assets owned by the company subject to the basic exemption of Rs. 15 lacs. B. TAX BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO THE MEMBERS UNDER THE INCOME TAX ACT, 1961 B.1 TO RESIDENT MEMBERS: 1. under section 10(34) of the Act, dividend income referred to in section 115-O is exempt from tax in the hands of the shareholders. 2. Under section 10(38) of the Act, income arising from transfer of long-term capital asset, being an equity share in a company or unit of an equity oriented fund is exempt from tax, where the transaction of such sale has been entered into on or after the date on which Chapter VII of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004 being Securities Transacting Tax (STT) has come into force i.e. on or after October 1st , 2004 and such transaction is chargeable to STT under that Chapter. 3. Under section 10(23D) of the Act, Mutual Funds set up by Public Sector Banks or Public Financial Institution or Mutual Funds registered under the Securities and Exchange Board of India or authorized by the Reserve Bank of India, subject to the conditions specified therein, are eligible for exemption from income-tax on all their income, including income from investment in the shares of the company subject to provisions of Chapter XII-E of the Income Tax Act, 1961. 4. Under section 111A of the Act, the short term capital gain on transfer of equity share or units of an equity oriented fund shall be chargeable to tax @ 10% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess), if the transaction of such sale has been entered into on or after the date on which Chapter VII of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004 being Securities Transaction Tax (STT) has come into force i.e. on or after October 1, 2004 and such transaction is chargeable to STT under that Chapter. Deductions under Chapter VI-A of the Act are not available on such income. 5. Under section 112 and other relevant provisions of the Act, the long term capital gains arising on transfer of long term capital assets shall be taxed at the rate of 20% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess) after indexation as provided in the second proviso to section 48 of the Act, However, in case of listed securities or unit or zero coupon bond, the long term capital gain (not covered under section 10(36) * 10(38) of the Act) can be taxed at 10% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess) without indexation, at the option of shareholder. Deductions under chapter VI-A of the Act are not available on such income. 6. In accordance with section 54EC of the Act and subject to the conditions specified therein, in case where the long term capital gains are invested within a period of six months after the date of such transfer in specified bonds mentioned under that section, the capital gain arising therefrom will be exempt from tax. The amount so exempt from tax shall, however, be chargeable to tax subsequently, if the new asset is transferred or converted into money within three years from the date of their acquisition. 7. In accordance with section 54ED of the Act and subject to the conditions specified therein, long term capital gains arising on transfer of the shares in the company shall be exempt from tax if the capital gains are invested within a period of six months from the date of such transfer, in the acquisition of specified equity shares mentioned under that section. The amount so exempt from tax shall, however, be chargeable to tax subsequently, if the new asset is transferred or converted into money within one year from the date of their acquisition. 8. In accordance with section 54F of the Act and subject to the conditions therein, long term capital gains arising on transfer of shares in the company held by an individual or HUF shall be exempt from tax if the net sale consideration is utilized within a period of one year before or two years after the date of transfer for 18 purchase of a new residential house, or for construction of a residential house within a period of three years from the date of transfer. 9. In terms of section 10(32) of the Act, any income of minor child clubbed in the total income of the parent under section 64(IA) of the Act, shall be exempt to the extent such income does not exceed Rs. 1500/- in respect of each such child, in accordance with, and subject to the provisions of the respective sections. B.2 TO NON-RESIDENTS MEMBERS: 1. Under section 10(34) of the Act, dividend income referred to in section 115-O of the Act is exempt from tax in the hands of the shareholders 2. Under section 10(38) of the Act, income arising from transfer of long-term capital asset, being an equity share in a company or unit of an equity oriented fund is exempt from tax, where the transaction of such sale has been entered into on or after the date on which Chapter VII of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004 being Securities Transacting Tax (STT) has come into force i.e. on or after October 1st , 2004 and such transaction is chargeable to STT under that Chapter. 3. Under the first proviso to section 48 of the Act, in case of a non-resident, in computing the capital gains arising from transfer of shares of the company acquired in convertible foreign exchange (as per exchange control regulations) protection is provided from fluctuation in the value of rupee in terms of foreign currency in which the original investment was made. Cost indexation benefits will not be available in such a case. However, the capital gain will be taxed as per the provisions of section 111A or 112 of the Act as applicable. 4. Under section 111A of the Act, the short term capital gain on transfer of equity share or units of an equity oriented fund shall be chargeable to tax @ 10% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess), if the transaction of such sale has been entered into on or after the date on which Chapter VII of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004 being Securities Transaction Tax (STT) has come into force i.e. on or after October 1, 2004 and such transaction is chargeable to STT under that Chapter. Deductions under Chapter VI-A of the Act are not available on such income. 5. Under section 112 and other relevant provisions of the Act, the long term capital gains arising on transfer of long term capital assets shall be taxed at the rate of 20% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess) after indexation as provided in the second proviso to section 48 of the Act, However, in case of listed securities or unit or zero coupon bond, the long term capital gain (not covered under section 10(36) * 10(38) of the Act) can be taxed at 10% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess) without indexation, at the option of shareholder. Deductions under chapter VI-A of the Act are not available on such income. 6. As per the provisions of section 115A of the Act, in the case of a non resident or a foreign company, the tax payable on dividends other than dividends referred to in section 115-O of the Act shall be 20% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess) of such income. It shall not be necessary for such assessee to furnish the Return of Income if their only source of income is investment income and tax has been deducted at source from such income under the provisions of chapter XVII B of the Act. 7. In accordance with section 54EC of the Act and subject to the conditions specified therein, in case where the long term capital gains are invested within a period of six months after the date of such transfer in specified bonds mentioned under that section, the capital gain arising therefrom will be exempt from tax. The amount so exempt from tax shall, however, be chargeable to tax subsequently, if the new asset is transferred or converted into money within three years from the date of their acquisition. 8. In accordance with section 54ED of the Act and subject to the conditions specified therein, long term capital gains arising on transfer of the shares in the company shall be exempt from tax if the capital gains are invested within a period of six months from the date of such transfer, in the acquisition of specified equity shares mentioned under that section. The amount so exempt from tax shall, however, be chargeable to tax subsequently, if the new asset is transferred or converted into money within one year from the date of their acquisition. 9. In accordance with section 54F of the Act and subject to the conditions therein, long term capital gains arising on transfer of shares in the company held by an individual or HUF shall be exempt from tax if the net sale consideration is utilized within a period of one year before or two years after the date of transfer for 19 purchase of a new residential house, or for construction of a residential house within a period of three years from the date of transfer. B.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR NON-RESIDENT INDIAN (NRI) MEMBERS: 1. A Non-Resident Indian(i.e. individual being a citizen of India or person of Indian origin) has the option to be governed by the special provisions of chapter XII-A of the Act, according to which: 2. Under section 115E of the Act, where shares in a company are subscribed for in convertible foreign exchange by a non-resident Indian then income from long term capital gain (not covered under section 10(36) & 10(38) of the Act) on transfer of shares shall be charged to tax @ 10% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess) without indexation as per first proviso to section 48 of the Act. 3. Under section 115F of the Act, the long term capital gains arising from the transfer of shares of a company, where these were acquired in convertible foreign exchange, shall be exempt from tax provided that the net consideration is invested in any specified asset(including share in the company) within six months after the date of transfer of the asset. The amount so exempt from tax shall, however, be chargeable to tax subsequently, if the new asset is transferred or converted into money within three years from the date of their acquisition. 4. Under section 115G of the Act, a non resident Indian is not required to file a Return of Income under section 139(1) of the Act, if his total income consists only of income from investments or long term capital gains earned on transfer of such investments or both and tax has been deducted at source from such income under the provisions of chapter XVII B of the Act. 5. Under section 115I of the Act, a non resident Indian has the option of not being governed by the special provisions of chapter XII-A for any assessment year by furnishing his return of income under section 139 of the Act declaring therein that the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to him for that assessment year. B.4 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR FOREIGN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS: Under section 115AD of the Act Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) will be charged to tax as under: (i) On income (other than income by way of dividend referred to in section 115-O of the Act) from shares in the company shall be taxable @ 20% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess) (ii) On long term capital gains (not covered under section 10(38) of the Act) arising from transfer of shares in the company shall be taxable @ 10% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess) (iii) On short term capital gain arising from the transfer of shares in the company shall be taxable @ 30% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess). However, if such transfer is covered by section 111A of the Act, tax shall be payable @ 10% (plus applicable surcharge and education cess) B.5 TO VENTURE CAPITAL COMPANIES/FUNDS In terms of section 10(23FB) of the Act, all Venture capital companies/funds registered with Securities and Exchange Board of India, subject to the conditions specified, are eligible for exemption from income tax on all their income, including income from sale of shares of the company. B.6 UNDER WEALTH TAX ACT, 1957 1. Shares in a company are not covered under the definition of ‘Assets’ under section 2(ea) of the Wealth Tax Act, 1957 and accordingly are not liable to wealth tax. NOTES: 1. All the above benefits are as per the current tax law as amended by the Finance Act, 2005 and will be available only to the sole/first named holder in case the shares are held by joint holders. 2. In respect of non-resident the tax rate and the consequent taxation mentioned above shall be further subject to any benefits available under the double taxation avoidance agreement, if any. 3. In view of the individual nature of tax consequences, each investor is advised to consult his/her own tax advisor with respect to specific tax consequences of his/her participation in the scheme. 20 IX. ABOUT ISSUER COMPANY INDUSTRY OVERVIEW The information presented in this section has been extracted from publicly available documents from various sources, including officially prepared materials from the Government and its various ministries and has not been prepared or independently verified by the Issuer or the Lead Manager. Fasteners, commonly known as Nuts, Bolts & Screws find application in Automobile, Agriculture and Engineering Industries. Thus Heavy and Medium Commercial Vehicles Light Commercial Vehicles, Utility Vehicles, Cars, Three Wheelers, Tractors, Heavy Earth Moving Equipments, Machine Tools, Textile Machinery, Railways, Defence Power, Telecommunication, Aircraft’s Spacecrafts, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration etc. need fasteners for sub or main assembly. In fact there is no assembly complete without fasteners. The Fastener industry size is estimated at Rs. 1200 crores p.a and LPS share in the market is around 12%. Markets Trends & Challenges 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Domestic Auto Industry is expected to grow @ 8-10 % pa Auto OEMs seek special range and development capability from manufacturers Value Addition Capability to become a Differentiator Import Duty Reduction – mainly for standard Fasteners Market Expected Strengthening of Rupee may hit Export attractiveness. Substitute products (Plastic Fasteners/ No Fasteners) for small instrumentation industry –(weak threat) Optimizing the Degree of Vertical Integration (for Value Addition Capabilities) crucial Very strong Bargaining Power of the Raw Material (Steel) Industry as against the Negotiating Power of the Fastener Industry The Products Fasteners can mainly be put in two main categories: a. b. Made to Stock – Standard Products – 40% Made to Order – Special Products – 60% Standard Products are supplied to actual users through distributors/ dealers and special products are supplied directly to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Added to this is the huge replacement market, mainly automobile replacement market, where fasteners used as original equipment, are needed for replacement during repairs and maintenance. The replacement market also known as secondary market is serviced by distributors/ dealers/ retailers. The Manufacturers The main players in organized sector are Sundaram Fasteners Ltd., LPS, Precision Fasteners Limited, Sterling Tools Ltd., Pooja Forgings Ltd. There are number of small players in organized and unorganized sector. However due to strict quality and delivery norms of the user Industries, not many can deliver the goods because heavy investment needed in plant & machinery, secondary operations, testing and measuring equipments, tools, dies, gauges, raw materials, etc. In view of the above, OEMs insist for quality audits, certifications like ISO-9002, QS-9000, ISO-14000, OHSAS 18001 leading to self-certification. Products of self-certified manufacturers like LPS are not subjected to inspections at OEMs and are straight way sent to assembly line. The Future The future prospect of fasteners industry is bright, though the competition will put pressure on margins. The entry of MNCs like Volvo, General Motors, FIAT, Toyota, Hyundai, L&T, JD, New Holland, Honda has already infused tough competition for existing players like TELCO, AL, MUL, HML, M&M, TAFE, Eicher, Escorts, PTL, Swaraj, Hero Honda, Kinetic, etc. The pressure will travel down to competent suppliers. It will lead to survival of the fittest. 21 To be fittest fasteners manufacturers will need to ensure 100% schedule adherence, zero defects volume production and of course very competitive price. BUSINESS OVERVIEW Lakshmi Precision Screws (LPS) has a wide product range covering around 6000 variants. The company excels in high value, customized products for automotive and industrial OEMs due to strong engineering capability and is a single source supplier to many customers. The company has successfully developed critical products for customers such as Maruti, Hero Honda, L & T John Deere, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motors, Yamaha, M&M, Honda Scooters, Eicher Motors, Swaraj Mazda and most of the other automotive multinational joint ventures in India. It has also got self certifications from Ford Tractors, LMW, Tata Motors, etc. The company is a leading exporter of fasteners and its global customers include Volvo, Visteon Bosch, John Deere, Textron, etc. Its facilities have been accredited in Mechanical & Chemical Testing by A2LA USA to meet Fastener Quality Act of USA. Exports contributed 38.77% of sales in FY 04 and 43.52% of sales in FY 05. The company has long-standing relationships with most of the automotive and industrial OEMs. It is further penetrating into the major customer accounts to grab a larger share of their requirements. In-house R&D and strategic partnerships with Bossard of Switzerland, Textron of USA, Fairchild of Australia, etc are enabling the company to provide the latest fastening solutions. The turnover of the company has increased gradually from Rs.16 Lacs in its initial year to Rs.138 crores in the financial year 2004-05. DETAILS OF THE BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY Location of the project The Company operates from 2 plants which are both situated at Hissar Road, Rohtak, Haryana which is around 60 kms from Delhi. Both the plants are located at near Delhi-Hissar National Highway, thereby providing easy transportation with the raw material and the consumer markets. Present Capacities and utilization thereof for the year 2004-05 Particulars Units # Licenced Capacity M. Tons ## Installed Capacity @ Actual Production M. Tons M. Tons Lac/ Nos. % Capacity Utilization Year ended 2005 14500 13520 9398 (4784) 70 Plant & Machinery The Company has well equipped Fastener plants. The plants are technologically upgraded from time to time by balancing of the equipments. New technology and process available is adopted and implemented. 22 Manufacturing Process The Company has been manufacturing the high tensile fasteners for the past 34 years and over the period has developed expertise in the production, planning and control of the process. The brief description of the manufacturing process followed by the company is as per the chart given below : Collaboration Detailed Joint Ventures / collaboration agreement The details of various collaborations entered by the company are as given herein under : 1. LPS-Bossard Pvt. Ltd. : This a joint venture company of LPS and Bossard. AG of Switzerland. The company has entered into a joint venture agreement on 26th June 1997 with Bossard AG. Bossard is a company subsisting under the laws of Switzerland and has its principal office at Steinhausertrasse, 70, Postfach, CH-6305, Zug, Switzerland. In the joint venture 51% share capital is held by Bossard and 49% is held by LPS. The present directors of the company are Mr. Rajesh Jain, Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain and Mr. Scott Wright Mac Meekin. This venture gives state of the art fastening solution/ technology to customers in India. The latest inventory management technique through logistic support is also provided by through this venture. Brief financials of the company : Particulars (year ending 31st March ) Operating and other Income Profit / (loss) before tax (PBT) Profit / (loss)after tax (PAT) Equity Share Capital Reserves and Surplus/ (Accumulated losses) Earning per share (EPS) Rs. Book Value (Face value of Rs.10/- per share) Rs. 23 2003-04 2002-03 2311.56 337.01 210.57 480.00 582.99 4.39 17.72 1958.61 324.32 199.79 480.00 480.72 4.16 16.01 (Rs. in Lacs) 2001-02 1587.46 456.12 288.57 480.00 297.03 6.01 22.15 2. LPS Bossard Information Systems Pvt. Ltd. Date of Incorporation: 21/11/1997 Names of Directors:. Mr. Rajesh Jain, Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain, Mr. Scott Wright Mac Meekin, Business: To design & development of computer & non computer based software. Brief financials of the company : Particulars (year ending 31st March ) Operating and other Income Profit / (loss) before tax (PBT) Profit / (loss)after tax (PAT) Equity Share Capital Reserves and Surplus/ (Accumulated losses) Earning per share (EPS) Rs. Book Value (Face value of Rs.10/- per share) Rs. 3. 2003-04 13.02 (0.65) (0.65) 37.70 5.59 2002-03 11.14 (1.85) (1.85) 37.70 5.76 (Rs. in Lacs) 2001-02 5.99 (4.81) (4.81) 37.70 6.25 Recoil PTY Ltd. : The company has entered into a distributor agreement dated 26.11.1996 with Recoil PTY Ltd. a corporation existing under the laws of Commonwealth of Australia. Recoil has its principal office and place of business at 20 Stamford Road, Oakleigh Victoria 3166, Australia. Recoil has appointed LPS to sell and promote its products as given hereunder on an exclusive basis with the exception of Panchsheel fasteners for Delhi Territory. The products included are Recoil, Fix-a-thread, Plugsaver, Studsaver, Keysert, Re-grip amd Drill-out 4. Textron Inc. : 'LPS' has entered into a licensing agreement dated 20.08.1998 with CAMCAR Division of Textron Inc, a Delaware Corporation having a place of business at 600 Eighteenth Avenue, Rockford, Illinois for manufacturing and marketing 'Torx®' brand of proprietary products. Textron is a 10 billion USD multi-specialty company, with 1.8 billion USD as revenue from fastening division. Torx® drive systems enhances product reliability. increases productivity and reduces total assembly costs. Infrastructure Facilities 1. Raw materials The raw material required for the manufacture of High Tensile Fastener is wire/wire rods, bright bars and SS bars. The Company presently sources its raw materials from both imported and indigenous suppliers . The imports are sourced from Dongbu Steel Co. (South Korea), Chunzu and Tycoons Bio Steel etc. The major domestic suppliers of raw material include Mukund Ltd., Raj Ratna Metal Ltd. , Bharat Steel Yard Ltd. , Sunflag & Iron and Steel Co Ltd. , Panch Mahal Steel and Vardhman Special. Steels, etc. The raw material is easily available in the open market and the enhanced requirement shall also be met from the existing suppliers. Accordingly, no problem is envisaged in this regard. In order to meet the quality specifications of certain domestic and international clients the company would continue to import a part of its requirement of raw materials, etc. 2. Utilities Water: The arrangement have been made for supply of water through tube wells and a Reverse Osmosis ( RO) plant and small quantity of water for drinking is arranged through tankers. Power:. The Company has arrangement of power supply from Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited. The company has sanctioned load of 4.7 MW for both the plants. In addition the company has standby arrangement through DG sets having capacity of 6.20 MW. Environmetal: The manufacturing process involves generation of lubricants and coolants as the significant effluents and the same do not require any special arrangements for disposal. Effluents from present facilities are collected in 24 tanks which is evaporated. The Company has a NOC from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board for the existing facility. 3. Manpower The Company’s present work force of 1131 personnel comprises of 48 Managers/Supervisors, 179 Skilled labour and 904 semi-skilled/Unskilled labours. The present manpower will be rationalized to have efficiencies and cost savings. Products The product range manufactured by the company can be categorized in two types : 1. 2. Standard Products Special Products. Standard Products : Under this category the company manufactures the following : Socket Head Cap Screws / CSK / SSS/ /Hex Wrenches Slotted / Hex / Shoulder screws Hex Nuts Dowel Pins Hex/Bi Hex Flange Screws Special Products : Under this category company manufactures the following Torx and Clamp Compressor Bolt Con rod Bolts Collar Bolts and Axles Pivot Pin Transmission Bolt C.R. Bolt, Gear Shaft and Drive Shaft Durlock Screw Wheel Bolt and Stud Ball Pins, Ball rods Engine Fastener Hex Bolts and Axles Cylinder Head Bolt Special Customized products (Cold / Hot forged) requiring various secondary operations MARKETING STRATEGY A qualified team so meticulously plans our marketing strategy that LPS products continue to occupy a premier position at the National/International level. The manufacturing range includes both Standard as well as Special fasteners and Company’s customer base, consists of major OEMs in the country including MNCs such as Maruti, L & T John Deere, Tata Motors, Hero Honda, Honda Motorcycles & Scooters, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Auto, Volvo, Visteon, TVS Motors, Cummins India Ltd., Godrej Ltd., Ashok Leyland, MICO, Eicher Motors, Bajaj Auto, Escorts, Kinetic Engineering, Swaraj Mazda, Kirloskar, QH Talbros, New Holland Tractors and many more. The Company has a wide distribution network with offices in all the major Industrial townships of India. Apart from OEM customers the Company we also has a good dealer network to cater to replacement market all over the country. The strong marketing team of 30 field sales professionals ably supports the above customers and 20 internal sales professionals in turn support them. The Company has a very strong presence in international market through a network of distribution channel spread across the globe with major focus in United States and Europe. The Company is focusing development of OEM supplies to the top automobile manufacturers in USA and Europe With constant efforts put in by the marketing team LPS is the only fastener manufacturer in India to have presence in all the 2 Wheeler manufactures in India. The Company is in pursuit of adding new customers to its portfolio every year with varied range of fasteners and has been growing @ over 25 % compound growth annually for the past 3 years. 25 The company in the last 2 –3 years has consciously started penetrating into cold forged components market also and has tasted very encouraging results from customers like Sona Somic Lemforder, Q H Talbros Ltd, Mico Bosch & TVS Motors. Future Prospects LPSis looking in for new technology transfers to enable it to venture into areas of self tapping screws, various types of surface finish and other cold forged components The existing products are expected to grow at the rate of 25% for the next 2-3 years, The Company has minimum one year`s commitment from its existing customers and does not foresee any reduction in the same. More and more international buyers / companies are looking at India for their domestic and international requirements of High Tensile Fasteners and Cold forged components Competition The Company has established globally its product quality and commercial competitiveness. This has been achieved with the continuing measures in employment of improved technology to match with the competitors’ as well as the satisfaction of its end users / customers. The Company has upgraded its plant and equipment to keep pace with the above. The Company has embarked a radical change in sourcing the most updated technology in its sphere of activities. The Company is expected to mantle itself and present to the industry the latest state of art in all its process. The Company has already taken measures for acquiring the skills needed to scale the demands of the growth in response to the business climate. Principal Competitors • • • • • Sundram Fasteners limited. Sterling Tools Limited Precision Fasteners Ltd. Pooja Forging Ltd SKS Fasteners Ltd. Property The Company has its registered office at 46/1 Mile Stone, Hissar Road, Rohtak, Haryana 124 001 and also has corporate offices at New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Agra. Purchase of Property The company is not proposing to purchase any property in the form of building or other structures from the proceeds of the present rights issue. 26 X. HISTORY OF THE COMPANY BRIEF HISTORY Lakshmi Precision Screws Ltd. is promoted by Shri Bimal P. Jain, Shri D.K. Jain & Associates, was incorporated on 27/12/1968 as a Private Limited company and was converted into a Public Limited company on 20/08/1971. The Company commenced commercial business in the same year with the manufacture of high tensile fasteners (viz cold forged headcap screws). The Company thereafter continuously increased its product range to include hot and cold forged bolts and screws with an installed capacity of 13,520 M.T. in 2005. The Company is today a leading manufacturer of industrial fasteners and supplying products in the replacement & original equipment market. Milestones achieved by LPS Year 1972 1988 1991-93 1993 1995 1996 1996 1998 1998 1999 2000 2001 2001 2002 2003 2003 2004 Achievements Established as LPS in technical tie-up with Richard Bergner, Germany Established as Exporter Continuously received Regional export award from EEPC Established Plant II A2LA and NABL Accreditations ISO 9002 Certification Technical tie-up with SUNIL Machinery Corp., South Korea, for Quality, Productivity & Development of Automotive Parts Marketing tie-up with RECOIL Pty. Australia Joint venture with BOSSARD- AG, Switzerland License to manufacture & market Torx brand of proprietary products from Textron Inc. USA QS – 9000 : 1998 Certification ISO/TS 16949 : 1999 Certification ISO 14001 Certification Golden Peacock Environment Management Award VOLVO Global Supplier Certification ISO / TS 16949 (version 2002) Certification Recommended for OHSAS 18001 certification MAIN OBJECT OF THE COMPANY The main objects of the company are as follows: (As set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company) a. To produce, prepare, manufacture, purchase, sell, import, export and generally to deal in Allen Cap Screws, Grub Screws, Machine Screws, High Tensile Bolts and Nuts, Special Turned parts and commercial quality Bolt, Nuts, Screws, and other Special Formed Components made out of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. b. To manufacture, buy, sell, exchange, install, work, alter, improve, import or export and otherwise deal in all kinds of Plant, Machinery, Apparatus, Tools, Substances, Materials and things necessary or convenient for carrying of any of the business which the Company is authorized to carry on. c. To carry on any other Business, whether manufacturing or otherwise which may seem to the Company, capable of being conveniently carried on in connection with the above or calculating directly or indirectly to enhance value or render profitable any of the Company’s properties or Rights. 27 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY: Indian Fasteners Limited: Date of Incorporation: 07/08/1986 Names of Directors:. Mr. Rajesh Kumar Jain, Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain, Mr. Vijay Kumar Jain, Mr. Dinesh Kumar Jain ,Mr. Sudesh Kumar Jain. Business: Manufacturing of fasteners on job work basis. (Rs.in Lacs) Particulars (year ending 31st March ) 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 Operating and other Income 25.27 23.66 20.93 Profit / (loss) before tax (PBT) 14.47 13.41 9.81 Profit / (loss)after tax (PAT) 11.53 11.01 6.29 Equity Share Capital 71.56 71.56 71.56 Reserves and Surplus 68.05 56.51 45.50 Earning per share (EPS) (Rs.) 1.61 1.54 0.88 Book Value (Face value of Rs.10/- per share) Rs. 19.51 17.90 16.36 SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT There is no separate agreement between any shareholder and Company. STRATEGIC/ FINANCIAL PARTNERS The company does not have any strategic/financial partner. 28 XI. MANGEMENT OF THE COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Name & Address Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain, Chairman & Managing Director S/o. Late Sh. B.P. Jain Nav Bharat House Railway Road, Rohtak-124 001. Business Mr. Dinesh Kumar Jain, Vice Chairman & Managing Director S/o Late Sh Sripal Jain 764/28, Bharat Colony Model Town, Rohtak-124 001. Business Mr. Vijay Kumar Jain, Whole Time Director S/o. Late Sh. B.P. Jain Nav Bharat House Railway Road, Rohtak-124 001. Business Mr. Rajesh Jain, Director S/o. Late Sh. B.P. Jain Nav Bharat House Railway Road, Rohtak-124 001. Business Age Qualification Other Directorship 50 B.E. (Mech.) Indian Fasteners Ltd. Amit Screws Pvt. Ltd. LPS Bossard Pvt. Ltd. LPS Bossard Information Systems Pvt. Ltd. 30 Exp. In the Company (Yrs.) 25 57 Comm. Graduate Indian Fasteners Ltd. 36 36 49 Graduate Indian Fasteners Ltd. Amit Screws Pvt. Ltd. 30 30 47 B.E. (Tech.) Indian Fasteners Ltd. Amit Screws Pvt. Ltd. LPS Bossard Pvt. Ltd. LPS Bossard Information Systems Pvt. Ltd. Sudhir Automotive Ind. Pvt. Ltd. LPS Fasteners & Wires Pvt. Ltd. J.C. Fasteners Ltd. 25 25 36 36 33 33 Smt. Sushila Devi Jain, Director W/o Late Sh. B.P. Jain Nav Bharat House Railway Road, Rohtak-124 001. Business Mr. Babulal S. Aggarwal Director S/o. Late Sh. S.M. Aggarwal C/o. Shree Vinayak Enter. 3/42, Daga Chambers, 11, Narayan Dhuru Cross Lane, Mumbai – 400 003. Business 72 Matric Total Exp. (in yrs.) NIL 69 Graduate Jajodia Steel Mills P Ltd. 29 Name & Address Mr. Jamshedji Rustomji Desai, Director S/o. Late Sh. Rustomji Desai 2, Central Avenue, Maharani Bagh, New Delhi – 110 065. Business Dr. Dharmendra Bhandari, Director S/o. Sh. R.C. Bhandari B-44, Hari Marg, Opp. Kardhani Shopping Centre, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur – 302 017. Profession Mr. Kashwa Nand Rattan, Director S/o. Sh. J. D. Rattan C-1876, Palam Vihar, Gurgaon – 122 017. Profession Mr. Dipak Jain, Director S/o. Sh. J.C. Jain L-13, Model Town, Rohtak – 124 001. Service Age 72 Qualification Other Directorship B.E. (Tech.) 49 C.A. 63 48 B.Sc., M.I.E. & PG Diploma Exp. (in yrs.) ABN AMRO Securities (India) Pvt. Ltd. TROPICANA Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. 45 Exp. In the Company 23 Infund Management Birla Corporation Punjab Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd. Welspun India Limited Suraj Diamonds & Jewellery Ltd. 24 4 36 4 26 4 NIL Ph.D. in Mkt., M.S. in OR & M.S. in M.S. NIL COMPLIANCE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE (a) Company’s Philosophy on Corporate Governance In the context of modern business environment where the stakeholders are scattered all over the country, the company feels that their participation and involvement in the affairs of the Company can be achieved only through professional approach and better corporate governance. The Company has recognized its importance long before the introduction of clause 49 of the listing agreement and has always believed in self-discipline and adherence to proper and efficient system. The Company fully realizes the rights of its shareholders to information on the performance of the Company and considers itself a trustee of its shareholders. The Company provides detailed information on various issues concerning the company’s business and financial performance to its shareholders. The entire process begins with the functioning of the Board of Directors, with leading professionals and experts serving as independent Directors and represented in the various Board Committees. Systematic attempt is made to eliminate informational asymmetry between executive and non-executive directors. Key elements in the Corporate Governance transparency, accountability and equity, in all facets of its operations, and all interactions with its stakeholders, including the shareholders, employees, the Government and the Bankers. (b) Board of Directors Composition of Board The Board consists of ten Directors in a pool of collective knowledge from various disciplines like Engineering, Finance, Business Management, Corporate Planning, etc. The Board has been constituted in a manner, which will result in an appropriate composition of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors. The NonExecutive Directors play active role in the meetings of the Board and are associated with the various Board Committees. The Non-Executive Directors bring independent judgment in the Board’s deliberations and decisions. The Board meets regularly and is responsible for the proper management of the Company. Presently, 30 the Company’s Board comprises of 10 members, out of which 7 are Non-Executive Directors and out of 7 NonExecutive Directors 5 are independent Directors including one nominee of financial institutions. (c) Audit Committee and Composition: The Audit Committee consists of three Non-Executives Independent Directors and one Non-Executive Director, to review various areas of audit and accounts. All these Directors have good knowledge of Finance, Accounts and Company Law. The terms of reference of the Audit Committee as stipulated by the Board of Directors are as contained in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and Section 292A of the Companies, Act, 1956. The Audit Committee would assure to the Board adherence of adequate internal control and financial disclosure and other acts conforming to the requirements of Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges. The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary of the Committee. The Auditors and other executives generally attend the meetings on the invitation. (d) Remuneration Committee and Composition: To review, assess and recommend the appointment of executive and non-executive directs from time to time, to periodically review the remuneration package of the executive directors and recommend suitable revision to the Board to record compensation to the non-executive directors in accordance with the Companies Act The Remuneration Committee of the Board was formed which comprises of 3 non-executive Directors: Name of Member Mr.Jasmshedji Rustomji Desai Mr.Rajesh Jain Mr.Keshwa Nand Ratan 1. Status Chairman Member Member Remuneration Policy Remuneration of employees largely consists of base remuneration and perquisites. The components of the total remuneration vary for different cadres and are governed by industry pattern, qualifications and experience of the employee, responsibilities handled by him, individual performance etc. The objectives of the remuneration policy are to motivate employees to excel in their performance, recognize their contribution, retain talent in the organization and reward merit. 2. Details of remuneration paid in the financial year 2004-2005: (a) Executive Directors: Managing Director/ Whole Time Director Mr.Lalit Kumar Jain Mr.Dinesh Kumar Jain Mr.Vijay Kumar Jain Total Salary (Rs.) 14,40,000 14,40,000 14,40,000 43,20,000 Perquisites (Rs.) 3,60,000 3,60,000 3,60,000 10,80,000 Retirement Benefits (Rs.) 1,72,800 1,72,800 1,72,800 5,18,400 (b) Non-Executive Directors: The non-executive Directors are paid sitting fee of Rs.1000/- per Board/ Committee Meeting attended: Name of the Directors Mr.Rajesh Jain Mrs.Sushila Devi Jain Mr.Jamshedji Rustomji Desai Mr.Babula S. Aggarwal Mr.Dharmendra Bhandari Mr.Keshwa Nand Rattan Mr.Dipak Jain Rs. 29000 6000 7000 4000 6000 8000 NIL (e) Share Transfer and Investor Grievance Committee: To approve transfer/transmission of shares, issue of duplicate certificates and certificates after split/consolidation/renewal. The “Share Transfer Committee and Investor Grievances Committee” has been looking into investor grievances and to suggest remedies and measures for improvement. The Share Transfer and Investors Grievance Committee were constituted by the Board of Directors. 31 As required by the Stock Exchanges, the Company has appointed Mr.H.P.S. Chugh, Company Secretary as the Compliance Officer to monitor the transfer process and liaison with the regulatory authorities. The Company complies with the various requirements for the listing agreements and the depositories with respect to transfer of shares, the requisite certificates are sent to them within the prescribed time. SHAREHOLDING OF DIRECTORS Name & Address Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain Mr. Dinesh Kumar Jain Mr. Vijay Kumar Jain Mr. Rajesh Jain Smt. Sushila Devi Jain Mr. Babulal S. Aggarwal Mr. Jamshedji Rustomji Desai, Dr. Dharmendra Bhandari Mr. Kashwa Nand Rattan Mr. Dipak Jain Number of Shares 695760 151200 669335 802023 307749 2700 1000 NIL 500 2000 INTEREST OF DIRECTORS All the Directors may be deemed to be interested to the extent of reimbursement of expenses, if any, payable to them under the articles. The Directors may also be deemed to be interested to the extent of the shares, if any, held by them or by the relatives or by firms or companies of which any of them is a partner and a Director/ Member respectively and the shares if any, out of the present Offer that may be subscribed for and allotted to them or their relatives or any Company in which they are Directors / members of firms in which they are partners. CHANGE IN BOARD OF DIRECTORS There has been no change in the Board of Directors since past three years. MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION CHART Board of Directors Vice Chairman BUSINESS DEV OPERATIONS CMD QA/QMS/LAB FINANCE MATERIALS AVP AVP AVP FORGING & SEC FINISHING SALES ADMIN BUSINESS DEV. G.M. G.M. G.M. G.M. HEAT TREATMENT PPC MAINTENANCE AGM AGM AGM Whole-Time Director D&D LAB/ STD. ROOM DGM GM Corp. HR & IR & Admn AVP 32 AVP PROJECTS & PED MANAGER HOQ FINANCE AGM CORP. PLANNING HRD & Admn AGM IT AVP Company Secretary DETAILS OF KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL The Company is managed by its Board of Directors, assisted by qualified professionals, with vast experience in the field of production/finance/distribution/marketing and corporate laws. Following are the key functionaries in the different divisions of the Company: The detail of our key managerial personnel are as follows: Name Designation & Functional Area Age Mr. Sudesh Kumar Jain Mr. B. B. Chhabra Mr. S. P. Arya Mr. Sanjay Narula Mr. R.K. Aggarwal Mr. H. P. S. Chugh Marketing AVP (Technical) AVP (IT) AVP (Quality) AVP (Corporate) Company Secretary & DGM (Finance) GM (Marketing) GM (Sales) GM (Production) GM (Operation) 54 56 47 40 41 42 B.E. (Mech.) B.E. (Mech.), MBA B. Sc. B.E. (Mech.) FCA FCA and FCS 31 31 21 18 18 16 Exp. in the Company (in years) 31 1 1 1 2 months 11 47 56 59 26 Diploma Mech. Engg. Diploma Mech. Engg. B.E. (Mech.) Bachelorn Information System Bachelor in Management BBA MBA 25 24 35 3 2 4 19 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Mr. V. K. Malhotra Mr. Jitendra Pande Mr. R.P. Khanna Mr. Gagan Jain Mr. Gautam Jain GM (Business Development) 24 Mr. Amit Kumar Jain Mr. Nikhlesh Jain GM (Exports) GM ( Sales) 27 30 Qualification Exp. (in yrs.) All the abovementioned key managerial personnel are permanent employees of our company. The remuneration of each of our key managerial personnel is as per the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956. Changes in Key Managerial Personnel Name Mr. S.K. Bansal Mr. R.K. Aggarwal Designation & Functional Area AVP (Finance) AVP (Corporate) Age Qualification 43 41 FCA and FCS FCA Exp. in the Company 2 Years 2 months The Company has not issued any Employee Stock Option Scheme to its employees till date. 33 Nature Resigned Joined XII. PROMOTERS OTHER DETAILS OF PROMOTER Name, Designation, Functions/ and Address overall experience Mr. Lalit Kumar Overall control on affairs of the Jain, Chairman & Company. Managing Director Nav Bharat House Railway Road, Rohtak-124 001. Mr. Dinesh Kumar Jain, Vice Chairman & Managing Director 764/28, Bharat Colony Model Town, Rohtak-124 001. Mr. Vijay Kumar Jain, Whole Time Director Nav Bharat House Railway Road, Rohtak-124 001. Mr. Rajesh Jain, Director Nav Bharat House Railway Road, Rohtak-124 001. PAN/Bank Account No./Voter ID /Passport No./Driving License No. PAN: AALPJ5520B Bank A/C No. 016801501944 Bank: ICICI Bank Ltd Passport No: E3941771 Control on affairs of the Company. . PAN: AALPJ5511G Bank A/C No. 016801000002 Bank: ICICI Bank Ltd Passport No: B1956659 Broad functional responsibilities as advised by the Board. PAN: AALPJ5515C Bank A/C No. 016801500500 Bank: ICICI Bank Ltd Passport No: B5090182 Driving Licence No.: 46933/RSD NonDirector PAN: AALPJ551B Bank A/C No. 016801000342 Bank: ICICI Bank Ltd Passport No: F1084560 Executive Photograph COMMON PURSUITS There are no conflict of interest between the issuer company and its associates except to the extent of job work being done by these associates on behalf of the issuer company OTHER VENTURES OF THE PROMOTERS 1. Sudhir Automotive Industries (P) Ltd. Date of Incorporation: 17/06/1988 Names of Directors: Mr. Sudhir Kumar Jain, Mrs. Madhu Jain, Mr. Rajesh Jain, Mrs. Sandhya Jain. Business: Manufacturing of SS Bolts & Nuts, and job work of LPS. (Rs. in Lacs) Particulars 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 (year ending 31st March ) Operating and other Income 908.72 749.36 591.65 Profit / (loss) before tax (PBT) 43.76 26.99 26.36 Profit / (loss)after tax (PAT) 27.75 16.50 16.35 Equity Share Capital 26.14 26.14 26.14 Reserves and Surplus/ (Accumulated losses) 133.02 103.95 92.70 Earning per share (EPS) Rs. 10.61 6.36 6.25 Book Value (Face value of Rs.10/- per share) Rs. 60.88 49.76 45.46 34 2. Amit Screws Private Ltd. Date of Incorporation: 04/06/1992 Names of Directors: Mr. Lalit. Kumar .Jain , Mr. Rajesh Jain, Mr. Vijay Kumar Jain and Mrs. Mridula Jain Business: Job work of LPS. (Rs. in Lacs) Particulars 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 (year ending 31st March ) Operating and other Income 7.91 10.94 12.02 Profit / (loss) before tax (PBT) 0.75 1.73 2.33 Profit / (loss)after tax (PAT) 0.45 1.08 1.56 Equity Share Capital 23.63 23.63 23.63 Reserves and Surplus/ (Accumulated losses) 2.71 2.26 4.48 Earning per share (EPS) Rs. 0.19 0.46 0.66 Book Value (Face value of Rs.10/- per share) Rs. 11.16 10.97 11.89 3. Hanumat Wires Udyog Private Limited: Date of Incorporation: 23/08/1988 Names of Directors: Mr. S.C. Seth and Mr. Gagan Mongia Business: Job work of drawing of all type of wires and wire products. Particulars (year ending 31st March ) Operating and other Income Profit / (loss) before tax (PBT) Profit / (loss)after tax (PAT) Equity Share Capital Reserves and Surplus/ (Accumulated losses) Earning per share (EPS) Rs. Book Value (Face value of Rs.10/- per share) Rs. 4. 2002-03 107.33 3.21 2.04 34.64 45.99 0.59 22.28 110.02 3.49 2.18 34.64 43.94 0.63 22.68 (Rs. in Lacs) 2001-02 91.03 2.96 1.90 34.64 41.76 0.55 22.06 J.C. Fasteners Limited: Date of Incorporation: 05/08/1994 Names of Directors:Mr. Rajesh Jain , Mr.Atul Jain and Mrs. Renu Jain Business: : Job work of heat treatment and plating .. Particulars (year ending 31st March ) Operating and other Income Profit / (loss) before tax (PBT) Profit / (loss)after tax (PAT) Equity Share Capital Reserves and Surplus/ (Accumulated losses) Earning per share (EPS) Rs. Book Value (Face value of Rs.10/- per share) Rs. 5. 2003-04 (Rs. in Lacs) 2001-02 2003-04 2002-03 261.19 2.80 2.80 163.50 15.97 10 193.19 (1.51) (1.51) 163.50 10 193.15 (2.33) (2.33) 163.50 10 2002-03 53.89 1.62 1.11 8.00 4.15 0.14 1.52 (Rs.in Lacs) 2001-02 40.14 1.53 1.07 8.00 4.19 0.13 1.52 LPS Fasteners and Wires Private Limited : Date of Incorporation: 27.08.1980 Names of Directors. Mr. Rajesh Jain and Mr. Sudesh Kumar Jain Business: Job work of LPS . Particulars (year ending 31st March ) Operating and other Income Profit / (loss) before tax (PBT) Profit / (loss)after tax (PAT) Equity Share Capital Reserves and Surplus/ (Accumulated losses) Earning per share (EPS) Rs. Book Value (Face value of Rs.10/- per share) Rs. 35 2003-04 50.79 1.35 1.06 8.00 4.55 0.13 1.57 XIII. FINANCIAL INFORMATION AUDITORS REPORT The Board of Directors Lakshmi Precision Screws Limited 46/1 Mile Stone, Hisar Road, Rohtak – 124001 (Haryana) Dear Sirs, We have examined the financial information of Lakshmi Precision Screws Limited (The Company) annexed to this report which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of; i) ii) iii) Paragraph B (1) of Part II of Schedule II to the Companies Act, 1956 (the Act); The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Disclosure and Investor Protection Board of India (SEBI) and amendments made thereto from time to time in pursuance of section 11 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992; and The instructions received from the Company, requesting us to examine the financial information referred to above and proposed to be included in the Letter of Offer of the Company in connection with its proposed rights issue of equity shares. Financial information of the Company 1. We have examined the attached Statement of Adjusted Assets and Liabilities of the Company as at March 31, 2001,2002,2003,2004 and 2005 (Annexure-1) and the accompanying Statement of Adjusted Profits and Losses and adjusted cash flow statements of the Company for the financial year(s) ended on March 31, 2001,2002,2003,2004 and 2005 (Annexure – II) as prepared by the Company and approved by a Committee of the Board of Directors. These statements reflect the assets and liabilities and profits and losses for each of the relevant years as extracted from the balance sheet and profit and loss account for these years audited by us. Based on our examination of the above financial statements, we confirm that the relevant extracts of Balance Sheet , Profit & Loss Account and cash flow statement as enclosed in Annexure I and II of this report have been made after giving effect to the following: • • • The impact of changes in accounting policies adopted by the company have been disclosed with retrospective effect. The impact of qualification in the auditor’s report where applicable has been adjusted. The impact of extra ordinary items has been disclosed separately in the financial statements. 2. We further report that as per the books and records produced to us, the company has paid dividend for the financial year(s) ended on March 31,2002, and 2004 and has proposed dividend @ 15% for the financial year ended 31st March 2005 on the equity shares. Further , the proposed dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2003 was written back in the financial year ended March 31,2004. The company has not issued any preference shares and had no other class of shares during these years. The statement of dividend paid is annexed as annexure III to this report. 3. We have examined the following financial information relating to the Company, proposed to be included in the Letter of Offer, as approved by the Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company and attached to the report: i. ii. iii. iv. v. The significant accounting policies followed by the Company and notes pertaining to the Summary Statements, enclosed as Annexure-IV Summary of Accounting Ratios based on the adjusted profits relating to earnings per share, net asset value and return on net worth, enclosed as Annexure-V. Statement of Capitalisation as at March 31, 2005(Pre Issue) and as adjusted for this issue (Post Issue) subject to reliance being placed on management representation in respect of post issue figures contained in the Statement of Capitalisation, enclosed as Annexure-VI. Statement of Tax Shelter, enclosed as Annexure-VII. The details of transactions with the related parties in accordance with the Accounting Standard 19 – Related Party Disclosure issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (refer note 14 (a) and (b) in Annexure-IV). 36 4. In accordance with para 6.18.3 of the SEBI guidelines, also attached are restated consolidated financial statements of company’s subsidiaries and proportionate interests in joint ventures in annexure VIII to this report. We did not carry out the audit of the financial statements of the subsidiary Indian Fasteners Limited and the Joint ventures. The financial statements of the subsidiary have been audited by other auditors whose report has been furnished to us, and in our opinion, in so far as it relates to the amounts included in respect of such subsidiary is based solely on the report of the other auditor. Similarly the figures of the joint ventures have been incorporated, based on the their provisional financial statements. The significant accounting policies and notes pertaining to the consolidated financial Statements, are enclosed as Annexure-IX 5. This report is intended solely for your information and for inclusion in the Letter of Offer in connection with the proposed rights issue of the Company and is not to be used, referred to or distributed for any other pupose without our prior written consent. for N.G. Gupta & Co. Chartered Accountants Sd/V.P.Bansal Partner Date : 12th July 2005 Place : Delhi 37 ANNEXURE-I STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (As at March 31) Sr. No. 1 PARTICULARS FIXED ASSETS Gross Block Less: Depreciation Add: Capital Work – in – Progress Less : Revaluation Reserve Net Block 2 INVESTMENTS 3 CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS AND ADVANCES Inventories Sundry Debtors Cash and Bank Balances Loans and Advances Other Current Assets 4 CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS Current Liabilities and Provisions (Rs.in Lacs) 2005 2001 2002 2003 2004 5739.80 3273.28 2466.52 172.05 0.00 2638.57 6029.92 3644.04 2385.88 111.50 0.00 2497.38 6453.89 4031.82 2422.07 47.74 0.00 2469.81 7085.57 4485.55 2600.02 49.40 0.00 2649.42 7927.07 4946.71 2980.36 153.91 0.00 3134.27 328.44 376.44 376.44 376.44 383.62 4257.63 2384.97 462.18 489.74 98.06 7692.58 5392.56 2454.56 555.74 523.49 71.01 8997.36 6224.69 2436.44 418.50 595.08 16.86 9691.57 6462.24 2866.08 484.11 642.98 7.60 10463.01 6868.63 3368.48 517.37 873.40 5.12 11633.00 2102.80 2102.80 6894.56 2665.94 2665.94 7025.63 3579.92 3579.92 6883.09 4098.21 4098.21 7534.79 5 NET CURRENT ASSETS (3 - 4) 1932.77 1932.77 5759.81 6 TOTAL OF ASSETS = (1+2+5) 8726.82 9768.38 9871.88 9908.95 11052.68 7 8 9 10 11 LIABILITIES LOAN FUNDS Secured Loans Unsecured Loans TOTAL OF LOANS FUNDS (7+ 8) DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY TOTAL LIABILITIES (9 + 10) 4665.44 854.31 5519.75 0.00 5519.75 5368.69 1161.93 6530.62 271.76 6802.38 4832.68 1687.71 6520.39 264.83 6785.22 4560.52 1737.71 6298.23 251.98 6550.21 5190.19 1882.97 7073.16 278.75 7351.91 12 NET WORTH (6 – 11) 3207.07 2966.00 3086.66 3358.74 3700.77 13 14 NET WORTH REPRESENTED BY SHARE CAPITAL RESERVES AND SURPLUS Less Revaluation Reserve 602.50 2653.87 0.00 3256.37 49.30 602.50 2499.25 0.00 3101.75 135.75 602.50 2585.04 0.00 3187.54 100.88 602.50 2871.61 0.00 3474.11 115.37 602.50 3172.52 0.00 3775.02 74.25 3207.07 2966.00 3086.66 3358.74 3700.77 15 16 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE (to the extent not written off or adjusted) NET WORTH (13+14-15) 38 ANNEXURE-II STATEMENT OF PROFITS AND LOSSES (adjusted and recasted) for the year ended March 31 (Rs.in Lacs) 2005 Particulars INCOME Sales : a. of products manufactured by the Company b. of products traded in by the Company Total (a + b) Other income (Less)/Add: (Decrease)/Increase in Inventories TOTAL 2001 2002 2003 2004 8293.40 46.23 8339.63 155.21 504.70 8999.54 8108.94 48.63 8157.57 239.77 626.46 9023.80 8897.10 57.21 8954.31 100.88 275.13 9330.32 11138.25 58.55 11196.80 109.14 -52.85 11253.09 13738.42 68.46 13806.88 116.37 -46.06 13877.19 EXPENDITURE Raw Materials consumed Finished goods purchased Staff Costs Other manufacturing expenses Administration Expenses Selling and Distribution Expenses Depreciation Interest Miscellaneous expenditure written off TOTAL 2830.30 39.33 1310.96 2365.66 537.50 513.24 385.56 747.28 2.95 8732.78 2610.55 89.70 1465.87 2428.96 578.01 412.81 392.38 816.35 2.95 8797.58 2614.90 101.11 1666.40 2548.30 632.82 436.84 413.46 691.31 2.95 9108.09 3333.55 86.49 1863.36 3153.89 693.05 537.36 458.79 677.67 2.95 10807.11 4723.29 169.73 2059.71 3682.18 901.25 535.18 465.56 674.20 0.46 13211.56 266.76 82.86 0.00 183.90 226.22 48.83 11.49 165.90 222.23 75.40 0.00 146.83 445.98 158.66 0.00 287.32 665.63 235.77 26.76 403.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 183.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 165.90 6.93 0.00 0.00 153.76 12.84 60.25 7.72 368.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 403.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 1480.66 1664.56 60.25 0.00 275.00 1664.56 1495.21 60.25 7.72 0.00 1495.21 1581.00 72.30 9.26 8.00 1581.00 1859.57 90.38 11.81 22.00 1859.57 2138.48 Net Profit before tax and Extraordinary items Less: Provision for Tax Add: Deferred Tax Adjustment Net Profit before Extraordinary Items Extraordinary items Add : Excess provision of earlier years/deferred tax tax liability written back Proposed Dividend written back Corporate Dividend tax written back Net Profit/(Loss) after Extraordinary items Less: Proposed Dividend Corporate Dividend tax Transfer to General Reserve Balance brought forward from previous year BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD 39 ANNEXURE – II STATEMENT OF ADJUSTED CASH FLOW A. B. C. Particulars (Year ended March 31) CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net profit before tax Adjustments for: Depreciation Foreign exchange fluctuation Interest expense Lease rentals Provision for diminution in value of investment (Profit)/ loss on sale of fixed assets (net) Interest income Misc. expenses written off Income tax refund Provision for Bad and Doubtful Debts Fire brigade donated to MC, Rohtak Dividend income Transfer from Capital-grant-in-aids Operating profit before working capital changes Adjustments for changes in: Trade and other receivables Inventories Trade payables Cash generated from operations Interest and financial charges Direct taxes paid Net cash from operating activities CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of fixed assets Sales of fixed assets Investments purchased Investments realised Income tax refund Deferred payment interest and technical know how fee written off Deferred payment interest and technical know how fee during the year Dividend income Interest received Net cash used in investing activities CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Application money, allotment money and calls in arrears (including share premium) received Proceeds from long term borrowings Repayment of long term borrowings Proceeds from short term borrowings Repayment of short term borrowings Changes in cash credit/ overdraft account 40 (Rs.in Lacs) 2005 2001 2002 2003 2004 266.76 226.22 222.23 445.98 665.63 385.56 0 747.27 0 0 0.07 -60.76 2.95 -25.21 0 0 0 0 1316.64 392.38 0 816.35 0 0 -4.11 -62.08 2.95 -0.29 0 0 -4.82 0 1366.6 413.46 0 691.31 0 0 -3.38 -56.55 2.95 -1.54 0 0 0 0 1268.48 458.79 0 677.67 0 0 1.56 -57.51 2.95 -7.10 4.35 3.87 0 0 1530.556 465.56 0 674.20 0 0 -0.07 -47.24 0.46 0 3.81 0 -47.04 0 1715.31 270.54 -490.67 10.63 1107.14 -756.68 -76.26 274.20 -76.29 -1134.93 165.22 320.60 -816.43 -43.36 -539.19 0.68 -832.13 551.35 988.38 -694.56 -55.00 238.82 -472.62 -237.55 805.10 1625.49 -676.49 -59.00 890.00 -734.15 -406.39 428.88 1003.65 -688.03 -146.00 169.62 -466.54 1.62 -220.68 0 25.21 19.92 -263.52 16.45 -48.00 0 -0.29 30.00 -390.38 7.86 0 0 1.54 44.29 -644.58 0.73 0 0 7.11 38.9 -952.24 1.90 -7.18 0 0 50.66 0 -119.39 -12.36 -56.34 -9.99 0 60.76 -579.71 4.82 62.08 -317.85 0 41.78 -307.27 0 53.03 -601.15 47.04 39.15 -830.66 611.81 -563.6 0 0 0 1945.06 -1691.99 0 0 0 62.86 -531.04 0 0 0 1262.54 -1450.31 0 0 0 451.79 -614.20 200.00 -66.67 0 Contd….. Particulars (Year ended March 31) Repayment of finance lease liabilities Deposit from Directors and others Repayment to Directors and others Interest paid Dividend paid Contibution toward charity reserve received (net) Net cash used in financing activities Net increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents (opening balance) Cash and bank balances Cash and cash equivalents (closing balance) Cash and bank balances 2001 0 380.40 0 0 -0.02 0 428.59 2002 0 318.73 0 0 -60.26 0 511.54 2003 0 525.78 0 0 -58.56 0 -0.96 2004 0 85 -35 0 -1.07 0 -138.84 2005 0 12.02 -0.09 0 -80.63 0 -97.78 123.08 -345.50 -69.41 150.01 -758.82 -2659.87 704.57 -2294.40 462.18 -2294.40 462.18 -2733.46 555.74 -2733.46 555.74 -2665.63 418.5 -2665.63 418.5 -2581.23 484.11 -2581.23 484.11 -3373.31 517.37 ANNEXURE – III STATEMENT OF DIVIDEND PAID PARTICULARS UNIT 2000-01 2001-02 Total Paid up Capital Rupees 60250000 60250000 Number of shares Number 6025000 6025000 Nominal Value of each share Rupees 10 10 Paid-up value of each share Rupees 10 10 Dividend paid Rupees 0 6025000 Dividend per share Rupees 0 1 Dividend rate Percentage 0 10 Note: Dividend for the financial year 2004-2005 @ 15% is proposed . 2002-03 60250000 6025000 10 10 0 0 0 2003-04 60250000 6025000 10 10 7230000 1.2 12 2004-05 60250000 6025000 10 10 9037500 1.5 15 ANNEXURE IV SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND NOTES A) SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES a) Accounting Convention The Accounts have been prepared on historical cost convention on accrual basis in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 1956 and applicable statutes and to comply with the Accounting Standards referred to in Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956. b) Fixed Assets Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition inclusive of inward freight, duties and taxes and incidental expenses related to acquisition upto the date of installation .Cost of Fixed Assets are further adjusted by the amount of Modvat/ Cenvat credit availed and fluctuations in foreign exchange rate. c) Depreciation Depreciation on fixed assets have been provided on triple shift basis rates as provided in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 on written down value method except in case of Plant-II which was setup in the year 1993 where depreciation has been provided on straight-line method. Depreciation on assets for the value not exceeding Rs.5000/- has been provided @100%. Depreciation on technical know-how has been provided @25% as per Income Tax Rules. d) Revenue Recognition Domestic sales are recognized at the point of despatch of goods to the customers. The sales are accounted for net of trade discount, sales tax and excise duty. Export sales are recognized at the time of clearance of goods and approval from Excise Authorities. Other Income is accounted for on accrual basis. Dividend income is accounted for when the right to receive the payment is established. e) Foreign Currency Transactions Foreign currency denominated monetary liabilities incurred for the acquisition of fixed assets are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the Balance Sheet date. The net variation arising out of the said transaction are adjusted to the cost of fixed assets. Other monetary assets and liabilities denominated in 41 foreign currency are similarly translated. All exchange gains/ losses other than those relating to fixed assets arising out of such transactions are taken to the Profit and Loss account. f) Inventories Inventories have been valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost has been ascertained in case of Semi-finished goods at 65% less on the price-list and finished goods have been valued at 55% less on the price-list and special items have been valued at 30% less in case of semi-finished goods and 20% less in the case of finished goods of the selling price; since exact cost is not ascertainable. Excise duty payable on finished goods and scrap materials are shown separately as part of manufacturing cost and is included in the valuation of finished goods and scrap materials. g) Investments Investments are long term and stated at cost. Provision for diminution in value of investments is made to recognize the decline in value of investments, if in the opinion of management, the decline is permanent in nature. h) Retirement Benefits In respect of payment of gratuity to employees, the contributions are being made to the trust established under the group gratuity scheme of Life Insurance Corporation of India, Contribution to provident fund are accounted for on the basis of relevant fund rules. Provision is made for the unutilized leave due to employees as at the end of the year. i) Research and Development Intangible Assets arising from development are not recognized since the asset is not identifiable and future economic benefits from the assets are not probable. Expenditure on research is recognized as an expense when it is incurred. Research and development cost include salaries and other related cost of personnel, cost of materials and services consumed and other overhead costs related to research and development. j) Borrowing Costs Borrowing Cost that are attributable to the acquisition for construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost of such assets. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for intended use. All other borrowing cost are charged to revenue. k) Excise Duty Excise duty has been accounted on the basis of both, payments made in respect of goods cleared as also the provision made for goods lying in the warehouses. l) Miscellaneous Expenditure Expenditure on increase in capital is being amortized over a period of ten years. m) Taxes on Income Current tax is determined on the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the period. Deferred tax is recognized, subject to consideration of prudence, on timing difference, being difference between taxable and accounting income/ expenditure that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period(s). n) Prior Period Items Prior Period Expenses/Income is accounted for under the respective heads. Material items, if any, are disclosed separately by way of note. o) Impairment of Fixed Assets At the end of each year, the Company determines whether a provision should be made for impairment loss on fixed assets by considering the indications that an impairment loss may have occurred and where the recoverable amount of any fixed asset is lower than its carrying amount, a provision for impairment loss on fixed assets is made for the difference. Recoverable amount is generally measured using discounted estimated cash flows. Post impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying value of the asset over its remaining useful life. p) Contingent Liabilities and Provisions Contingent Liabilities are disclosed by way of notes and are not recognized as an item of expense in the profit and loss account. Contingent gains are not recognized. Provisions are recognized as liability only when they can be measured by using a substantial degree of estimation and where present obligation of the enterprise arise from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow of resources embodying economics benefits. 42 B) CONTINGENT LIABILITIES: Sl. no 1. 2. 3. 4. Particulars Estimated amount of capital contracts remaining to be executed and not provided for (net of advances) Letter of credits and guarantees obtained from bank (Net of margin money) Liabilities against legal undertakings/ bonds executed in favour of DGFT on account of export obligation undertaken by the Company against advance and import licenses under EPCG Scheme. Income tax liabilities on account of appeals filed by Income Tax Department in Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh (Lac/Rs.) 2001 2005 2004 2003 2002 81 315 96 63 38 228 1330 759 285 176 113 226 275 18 250 101 101 101 101 101 C) NOTES 1. Changes in accounting policies and recasting effects a) Valuation of closing stocks of finished goods: The excise duty payable on finished goods and scrap is considered as an element of cost at the time of manufacture and is included in the value of closing stocks of finished goods and scrap. However during the accounting years 2000-2001 and 2001-2002, the excise duty payable was considered only at the time of clearance of goods from the factory and was hence not included in the value of closing stocks of finished goods and scrap. The financial statements for the accounting years 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 have been recast so as to bring in line with the present policy of the company of considering excise duty as an element of cost at the time of manufacture. Accordingly, a sum of Rs.1,85,10,462/- for the accounting year 2000-2001 and Rs.2,44,88,462/- for the accounting year 20012002 has been included in the value of inventories of finished goods and scrap materials and a corresponding provision for excise duty payable for aforesaid years have been made. The same shall have no impact on the profits for the relevant years. b) Valuation of closing stocks of Raw Materials: As per the present accounting policy of the company, the balance with excise department comprising of CENVAT balance, balance in PLA account and CENVAT balance of capital goods is being deducted from the cost of closing stocks of raw materials . However during the accounting year 2000-2001, the closing stock of raw material was taken at a gross value without deduction of the aforesaid balance with excise department. In line with present accounting policy of the company, the balance with excise department amounting to Rs.63,12,192/- has been reduced from the figure of closing stock of raw materials for the financial year 2000-2001 . The adjusted profit for the year 2000-2001 has correspondingly been reduced by Rs 63,12,192/- . Further , the opening stock for the financial year 2001-2002 stands reduced by the aforesaid figure and therefore the profit has increased by Rs.63,12,192/- after adjustment. c) Treatment of Packing Expenses; The packing expenses are treated as a part of manufacturing expenses. However for the accounting years 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 packing expenses amounting to Rs.1,41,03,148/- and Rs.1,41,05,755/- respectively were treated as a part of selling and distribution expenses. The figures of accounting years 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 have been recast so as to include the figures of packing expenses in manufacturing expenses. The same shall have no impact on adjusted profits for those years. d) Treatment of Directors’s sitting fee; The director’s sitting fee expenses are treated as a part of office and administration expenses. However for the accounting years 2002-2003 and 2003-2004, the same amounting to Rs55000/- and Rs.60000/- respectively were treated as a part of Managerial Remuneration. The figures of accounting years 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 have been recast so as to include the figures of director’s sitting fee under office and administration expenses. The same shall have no impact on adjusted profits for those years. 43 2. In terms of joint venture agreement entered into with Bossard AG, Switzerland on 26.06.1997, the company has invested a sum of Rs.23520190/- in LPS Bossard Private Limited towards allotment of 2352019 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each and a sum of Rs.1847490/- in LPS Bossard Information Systems Private Limited towards allotment of 184749 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each, towards 49% holding in the aforesaid Companies. 3. That the balance with central excise department includes balance in central excise account at head office, duty paid on stocks lying at the branches and with consignees. 4. Provision for unclaimed bonus to ex-employees has not been made, since the amount is not ascertainable. 5. Secured Loans A. Term Loans Name of the Bank/ Date of Sanction Nature of Loan Loan Sanctioned (Rs. in Lacs) Loan Outstanding as on 31.3.2005 (Rs. in Lacs) Rate Interest ICICI Bank 05.02.2004 Rupee Term Loan Rs. 500 Lacs Rs. 473.75 Lacs State Bank of Patiala 23.12.2003 Rupee Term Loan-take over the loan of ICICI Bank limited Rs. 1160 Lacs Availed amount Rs.1065.84 Lacs Industrial Development Bank of India Limited 16.01.2001 Rupee Term Loan ICICI Bank Limited Hire Purchase Loans Repayment Schedule Security Offered 10% 15 equal instalments of Rs. 31.30 Lacs each and one installment of 30.50 Lacs commencing from 15.03.05 to 15.12.08 Refer note no 1 Rs. 799.60 Lacs 9.50%at monthly rests 15 quarterly installments of Rs. 66.63 Lacs and one installment of Rs.66.34 Lacs, commencing from15.5.2004 to 15.3.2008 Refer note no 1 Rs. 500 Lacs Rs. 240 Lacs 11.00% w.e.f 1.10.2004 4 quarterly installments of Rs 5.00 Lacs each commencing from 1.4.2002 and 16 quarterly installments of Rs. 30 Lacs each commencing from 01.04.03 to 1.1.2007. Refer note no 1 Rs.134.45 Lacs Rs.94.92 Lacs 6.9338% (revised rate w.e.f 31.3.2005) Equated monthly installments Refer note no.2 44 of Repayment Schedule Security Offered Interest free Quarterly installments as per schedule commencing from 01.04.03 to 31.03.07 Refer note no.3 11.00% Five Quarterly installments as per schedule commencing from 14.02.04 to 14.02.06 Refer note no.4 Name of the Bank/ Date of Sanction Nature of Loan Loan Sanctioned (Rs. in Lacs) Loan Outstanding as on 31.3.2005 (Rs. in Lacs) Rate Interest Director of Industries, Haryana 20.3.1997, 26.3.1998, 31.3.1999, 31.3.2000, 31.3.2001, 28.3.2002. 31.3.2003 Haryana State Industrial Development Corporation 14.08.2003 Sales tax deferment Rs.332 Lacs Rs.169.99 Lacs Deferred payment against purchase of industrial plots Rs.96.53 Lacs Rs.38.61 Lacs of NOTES 1. Term loans from ICICI Bank Limited, State Bank of Patiala and IDBI are secured by way of pari-passu charge against first mortgage and charge on all the company’s immoveable and moveable properties, both present and future, subject to the charges created/ to be created in the favour of the company’s bankers on current assets for securing borrowings for working capital requirements and irrevocable and unconditional personal guarantees of Shri L.K.Jain, D.K.Jain, V.K. Jain and Rajesh Jain, Directors of the Company and Nikhlesh Jain son of Shri D.K. Jain, Director of the Company. Rupee loan of Rs.5 crores sanctioned by IDBI for long term working capital is further secured by way of first charge on land measuring 9904 sq. yards belonging to Indian Fasteners Limited, a subsidiary company. 2. Loans from ICICI Bank Ltd. under hire purchase scheme are secured by hypothecation of specific assets and on personal guarantees of the Directors of the Company. 3. Term Loan from Director of Industries, Haryana is in respect of interest free loan sanctioned to the Company on conversion of deferred amount of the sales tax which is secured by way of pari-passu second charge on fixed assets alongwith the Canara Bank. 4. Deferred payment credit are in respect of 2 nos. industrial plots purchased from HSIDC in Manesar Haryana. B. (i) Working Capital Facilities Name of the Bank/ Date of Sanction Nature of Loan Loan Sanctioned (Rs. in Lacs) Loan Outstanding as on 31.3.2005 (Rs. in Lacs) Rate Interest of Canara Bank 31.01.2005 Fund Based Rs.3350 Lacs Rs.3373.31 Lacs Non Fund Based Rs.2100 Lacs [BPLR + 1.25%] p.a on Domestic Credits and 8% on Export Credits Repayment Schedule - Security Offered Refer note foot Note: Working capital limit from Canara Bank is secured against hypothecation of raw materials, semi-finished goods, finished goods, stores and spares, receivables, both present and future and also secured by pari-passu second charge on all the fixed assets of the Company including plant and machinary, land and building (present and future) of W.D.V. of Rs. 2649.42 Lacs on 31.03.2004 and guaranteed by S/Shri L.K. Jain, D. K. Jain, V. K. Jain, Rajesh Jain, 45 Smt. Sushila Devi Jain, Director of the Company and Shri Nikhlesh Jain son of Shri D.K. Jain, Director of the Company and Shri Saurabh Jain and Gaurav Jain sons of Shri S.K. Jain, brother of Shri D.K. Jain, Director of the Company and Corporate guarantee of Indian Fasteners Limited, a subsidiary company Working capital limits from Canara Bank are further secured by way of equitable mortgage of land measuring 10640 sq. yards situated at Rohtak in the name of Smt. Sushila Devi Jain, Director of the Company, agricultural land measuring 4.5 acre situated at Delhi road in the names of Shri Nikhlesh Jain son of Shri D.K.Jain , Director of the Company, Shri Saurabh Jain and Gaurav Jain sons of Shri S.K. Jain, brother of Shri D.K. Jain, Director of the Company and second charge on plots of land (5 nos.) measuring 107464 sq.yards situated at Rohtak owned by the Company. 6. ANAYLSIS OF SUNDRY DEBTORS PARTICULARS For a period exceeding six months less than six months UNIT Rupees Rupees Less: Provision for doubtful debts Rupees Due from associate companies Due from others Rupees Rupees Less: Provision for doubtful debts Rupees 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 23711946 17236907 17366260 15116419 32114535 214785003 228219532 226277927 271926467 305114960 238496949 245456439 243644187 287042886 337229495 0 0 0 434789 381239 238496949 245456439 243644187 286608097 336848256 5030608 4786825 3024670 2487659 1844658 233466341 240669614 240619517 284555227 335384837 238496949 245456439 243644187 287042886 337229495 0 0 0 434789 381239 238496949 245456439 243644187 286608097 336848256 7. ANAYLSIS OF LOANS AND ADVANCES PARTICULARS Due from associate companies Others UNIT Rupees Rupees 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 14428 1628800 2418753 2492052 1980307 48959947 50720625 57089206 61805472 85359500 48974375 52349425 59507959 64297524 87339807 8. STATEMENT OF OTHER INCOME PARTICULARS UNIT Rent Rupees Job work Receipts Rupees Interest income ( Gross) Rupees Income Tax Refund Rupees Dividend Income from associates Rupees Duty Drawback Rupees Profit on sale of assets Rupees Exchange rate variation Rupees Miscellaneous Receipts Rupees 9. 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 1760400 2156400 2198400 2108400 2128400 0 2935272 1059993 3113658 866897 4315925 4051720 3456211 3642302 2595578 2520706 29242 154017 710512 0 0 481550 0 0 4704038 4527296 12972590 2398269 56683 0 0 34429 450462 0 7406 0 0 0 0 6947 2396660 1316167 370676 1282190 1327749 15520987 23977370 10088028 10913745 11637015 In the opinion of the Managing Directors and Whole time Director, current assets, loans and advances have a value on realization in the ordinary course of business at least equal to the amount at which they are stated and the provision for all known liabilities have been made. 46 10. The break-up of managerial remuneration is as under: - Chairman and Managing Director: Salary House Rent Allowance Contribution towards P.F. Vice Chairman and Managing Director: Salary House Rent Allowance Contribution towards P.F. Whole Time Director: Salary House Rent Allowance Contribution towards P.F. Total 2005 (In Rs) 2004 (In Rs) 2003 (In Rs) 2002 (In Rs) 2001 (In Rs) 15,60,000 3,90,000 1,87,200 21,37,200 14,40,000 3,60,000 1,72,800 19,72,800 14,40,000 3,60,000 1,72,800 19,72,800 14,40,000 3,60,000 1,72,800 19,72,800 6,00,000 1,50,000 72,000 8,22,000 15,60,000 3,90,000 1,87,200 21,37,200 14,40,000 3,60,000 1,72,800 19,72,800 14,40,000 3,60,000 1,72,800 19,72,800 14,40,000 3,60,000 1,72,800 19,72,800 6,00,000 1,50,000 72,000 8,22,000 15,60,000 3,90,000 1,87,200 21,37,200 64,11,600 14,40,000 3,60,000 1,72,800 19,72,800 59,18,400 14,40,000 3,60,000 1,72,800 19,72,800 59,18,400 14,40,000 3,60,000 1,72,800 19,72,800 59,18,400 6,00,000 1,50,000 72,000 8,22,000 19,72,000 11. As no commission is payable to any Director (including Managing Directors), the computation of profit u/s 349 of Companies Act, 1956 has not been made. The break-up of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities is as under: Deferred tax liability a) b) on account of difference in rates and method of depreciation on account of different treatment of in payments under I.T. Act,1961 Deferred tax liability - at the end of year (net) - for the year (Rs.in Lacs) 2003 2002 25776538 26468750 2005 24737212 2004 24286030 3137573 912346 706038 706914 27874785 25198376 26482576 27175664 27874785 2676409 25198376 (1284200) 26482576 (693088) 27175664 1148849 12. Segment Reporting The company is in the business of manufacture of high tensile fasteners. Since the company is operating in a single line of product and there being no reportable segment, the requirements of Accounting Standard – 17 on ‘Segment Reporting’ are not applicable to the company. 13. (a) Related Party Transactions As per Accounting Standard No.18 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, related parties in terms of the said standard are disclosed below: (a) Names of Related parties and description of relationship: 1. 2. Subsidiary Associates (i) Indian Fasteners Limited (i) Amit Screws Pvt. Ltd. (ii) Hanumat Wire Udyog Pvt. Ltd. (iii) J C Fasteners Ltd. (iv) LPS Bossard Pvt. Ltd. (Joint Venture) (v) LPS Bossard Information System Pvt. Ltd. (Joint Venture) (vi) LPS Fasteners & Wires Pvt. Ltd. (vii) Nav Bharat Industries (viii) Nav Bharat Agencies 47 (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) (xiii) (xiv) Shiv Industries Swadesh Engineering Industries Sudhir Automotive Industries Pvt. Ltd. United Engineers Universal Enterprises CQP Consultants (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Shri Lalit Kumar Jain Shri Dinesh Kumar Jain Shri Vijay Kumar Jain Shri Rajesh Jain Smt. Sushila Devi Jain 3. Key Management Personnel 4. Relative of key Management Personnel (i) Shri S.K. Jain (Brother of Shri D.K. Jain) (ii) Shri Nikhlesh Jain (S/o. Shri D.K. Jain) (iii) Shri Amit Jain (S/o. Shri V.K. Jain) (iv) Shri Gagan Jain (S/o. Shri L.K. Jain) (v) Shri Gautam Jain (S/o. Shri L.K. Jain) (vi) Smt. Rita Jain (W/o. Shri L.K. Jain) (vii) Smt. Deepa Jain (W/o. Shri V.K. Jain) (b) Transactions S. No Particulars 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sale of goods Purchase of goods Rent received Rent paid Professional Charges Interest received Investments Job work received Dividend Received Job work paid Loan from Directors/ Others 12 13 13 14 Loan to Directors Electricity Expenses Received Remuneration paid Interest to Directors/ Others 2005 - (Lac/Rs.) Subsidiaries Associates 2004 2003 2002 2005 2004 2003 2002 - 533.28 315.67 183.50 201.16 - 119.37 48.44 70.00 72.98 - 21.28 21.08 21.98 21.06 7.20 4.80 4.80 4.80 49.00 - 15.49 6.05 4.81 1.26 4.08 10.28 930.27 917.11 721.84 677.62 - - - - - - - - - - - - 2.90 - - - - - - - - - - - - 3.65 - - Total - 1.26 Balance receivable at the year end Balance due at the year end 15.39 15.39 4.08 - 15 Share Application Money 48 14.16 15.09 1611.40 1329.14 1008.17 1026.62 - 18.45 27.53 83.76 47.87 18.28 349.22 92.09 216.10 303.12 S. No Particulars 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sale of goods Purchase of goods Rent received Rent paid Professional Charges Interest received Investments Job work received Dividend Received Job work paid Loan from Directors/ Others Loan to Directors Remuneration paid Interest to Directors/ Others Share Application Money Total Balance receivable at the year end Balance due at the year end 12 13 14 15 (b) Key Management Personnel 2005 2004 2003 2002 11.46 2.04 0.51 1.35 2.40 3.07 2.90 2.30 1.02 (Lac/Rs.) Relatives of Key Management Personnel 2005 2004 2003 2002 - 201.16 - 72.98 - 21.06 4.80 - 49.00 4.82 687.89 29.75 242.73 16.29 11.00 49.25 - - 59.18 15.24 6.11 59.18 - 59.18 - 21.50 12.72 7.28 19.11 7.86 - 16.29 59.18 - 95.08 111.51 310.83 19.80 27.09 24.19 75.47 - 39.78 81.08 - 7.86 1117.18 - 64.16 64.12 14.06 961.40 36.68 929.34 - 713.87 - - 323.62 Analysis of Unsecured Loans Details of Unsecured Loans including FDR's from Promoters & Others Sr. No. (A) 1 2 3 4 (B) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 (C) Particulars Directors Smt. Sushila Devi Jain Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain Mr. Vijay Kumar Jain Mr. Rajesh Jain Sub Total (A) Others Mrs. Rita Jain Mrs. Deepa Jain Mr. Nikhlesh Jain Mr. Gaurav Jain Mr. Saurabh Jain Mr. Gagan Jain Mr. Gautam Jain Mr. Amit Kumar Jain Ms. Chandni Jain L.K. Jain & Sons V.K. Jain & Sons Rajesh Jain & Sons Mrs. Arun Jain Sub Total (B) From Banks Grand Total (A+B+C) As at March As at March 31, 2001 31, 2002 As at March 31, 2003 (Amount in Rs.) As at March As at March 31, 2004 31, 2005 0 20738596 10350812 21509855 52599263 0 20738596 18325812 29484855 68549263 138000 25133596 25000812 42549855 92822263 138000 25133596 26000812 44524855 95797263 138000 25133596 26102890 44515386 95889872 100000 0 17215000 12580 3853531 206790 0 10305585 37 4847 1530 21000 0 31720900 1110465 85430628 100000 0 29056111 0 0 4194290 3987500 10305585 0 0 0 0 0 47643486 0 116192749 100000 285000 35001111 4175000 3025000 8419290 8787500 16155585 0 0 0 0 0 75948486 0 168770749 100000 285000 36976111 4175000 3025000 9844290 9337500 13630585 0 0 0 0 600000 77973486 0 173770749 100000 285000 36976111 4175000 3025000 9844290 9337500 14730585 0 0 0 0 600000 79073486 13333334 188296692 49 14. In accordance with Accounting Standard 28 ‘ Impairment of Assets’ issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and made applicable from 1st day of April, 2004, the Company has assessed the potential generation of economic benefits from its business units as on the balance sheet date and is of the view that assets employed in continuing business are capable of generating adequate returns over their useful lives in the usual course of business; there is no indication to the contrary and accordingly, the management is of the view that no impairment provision is called for in these accounts. 15. Additional information pursuant to the provisions of paragraphs 3,4C and 4D of Part II of Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956 (as certified by the Chairman and Managing Director) Particulars Unit a) Turnover Finished Goods Machine Screws Scrap Materials Lac/ Nos. M. Tons b) Raw Materials Consumed Wire/ Wire Rods M. Tons Bright Bars M. Tons Stainless Steel Bars/ M. Tons Wire/Wire Rods 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 Qty Lac/Rs. Qty Lac/Rs. Qty Lac/Rs. Qty Lac/ Qty Lac/Rs. Rs. 4738 1967 13570 4275 237 1859 13807 11037 3492 160 1624 11197 8837 2991 8042 3229 117 1527 116 1246 8954 8158 8263 77 8340 10509 496 536 3791 8330 199 936 733 481 2580 7542 301 449 453 378 2145 6819 2193 6766 125 497 145 429 345 351 336 607 2059 118 591 11541 4723 9747 3334 8369 2615 7667 2674 7802 2768 c) Opening Stocks Finished Goods Lac/ Nos. Finished Goods in Lac/ Nos. Transit Semi finished Goods Lac/ Nos. Scrap Materials M. Tons 381 1 1921 3 448 4 1875 18 496 3 1648 8 433 1296 2 10 458 4 1218 11 396 281 1286 28 3238 543 293 1373 25 3291 575 482 1325 35 3016 524 1282 764 46 2634 457 396 1086 24 2339 Purchases Semi-finished Goods Lac/ Nos. 67 170 170 44 86 86 42 101 101 90 90 9 39 39 489 6 2073 24 381 1 1921 3 448 4 1875 18 496 1648 3 8 433 2 1296 10 395 457 - 1007 88 3192 396 281 - 1286 28 3238 543 293 - 1373 25 3291 575 1325 482 35 3016 524 764 - 1282 46 25 2659 Closing Stocks Finished Goods Lac/ Nos. Finished Goods in Lac/ Nos. Transit Semi finished Goods Lac/ Nos. Scrap Materials M. Tons Stock Damaged M. Tons 50 39 16. a) LICENCED CAPACITY,INSTALLED CAPACITY AND PRODUCTION # Licenced Capacity M. Tons ## Installed Capacity @ Actual Production M. Tons M. Tons Lac/ Nos. Capacity Utilization % 2005 14500 2004 14500 2003 14500 2002 14500 2001 14500 13520 9398 (4784) 70 12200 7900 (4014) 65 12200 6934 (3371) 57 12200 6424 (3067) 53 12200 6165 (3260) 51 # Licensing Capacity is as per the Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum filed with SIA, Ministry of Industry, Government of India, New Delhi. # # Installed capacity is as certified by the Chairman and Managing Director. @ Actual production is on the basis of raw materials consumed less scrap. b) C.I.F. VALUE OF IMPORTS Finished Goods Raw Material (Wire/ Wire rods) Tooling Steel, Stores and Spares Capital Goods Lac/ Rs. Lac/ Rs. Lac/ Rs. Lac/ Rs. 2005 31 1295 100 278 2004 17 1212 45 6 2003 21 848 70 36 4873 4342 3348 2002 12 533 44 109 2001 19 768 46 94 c) EARNING IN FOREIGN EXCHANGE F.O.B. value of exports Lac/ Rs. 2957 3553 d) EXPENDITURE IN FOREIGN CURRENCY Loan repayments (through ICICI) Interest and Commitment charges (through ICICI and IDBI) Foreign Travelling Royalty Books, members and other payments Professional & Legal Charges Contribution and Subscription e) Dividend paid in foreign currency: Lac/ Rs. Nil 39 171 169 204 Lac/ Rs. Lac/ Rs. Lac/ Rs. Nil 95.75 2.61 1 41 1 8 50 4 24 32 6 46 51 nil Lac/ Rs. Lac/ Rs. Lac/ Rs. 0.40 3.48 0.66 20 Nil Nil 9 nil nil 6 nil nil 7 nil nil Nil f) VALUE OF IMPORTED AND INDIGENOUS RAW MATERIALS, SPARE PARTS AND COMPONENTS CONSUMED AND PERCENTAGE THEREOF Particular Lac/ Rs. Raw Materials Imported Indigenous Tools Dies and Spares Imported Indigenous 2005 % Lac/ Rs. 2004 % Lac/ Rs. 2003 % Lac/ Rs. 2002 % Lac/ Rs. 2001 % 1887 2836 4723 40 60 100 1088 2246 3334 33 67 100 698 1917 2615 27 73 100 828 1846 2674 31 69 100 1250 1517 2767 45 55 100 78 604 682 11 89 100 35 581 616 6 94 100 72 287 359 20 80 100 44 206 250 18 82 100 48 275 323 15 85 100 g) Generic names of principal products, services of Company Product Description Machine Screws 51 I.T.C. code 73181500 ANNEXURE V ACCOUNTING RATIOS PARTICULARS Earning per Share (EPS) (Rs.) Net Asset Value (NAV) (Rs per share) Return on Net Worth (RONW) (%) UNIT 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Rupees Rupees Percentage 3.05 53.23 5.73 2.75 49.23 5.59 2.44 51.23 4.76 4.77 55.75 8.55 6.69 61.42 10.89 Definition of ratios Earning per share = {Adjusted Profit / (loss) after tax as per Statement of Adjusted Profits and Losses} / {Weighted average number of shares} Net asset value = {Net worth as per Statement of Adjusted Assets and Liabilities } / {Weighted average number of shares} Return on net worth = {Adjusted Profit / (loss) after tax as per Statement of Adjusted Profits and Losses} / {Net worth as per Statement of Adjusted Assets and Liabilities} Calculations EARNING PER SHARE Profit after tax ( adjusted)-before extraordinary items Shares Earning per share NET ASSETS VALUE Share Capital Reserves and Surplus (adjusted) UNIT 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 Rs/lacs In lacs Rupees 183.90 60.25 3.05 165.90 60.25 2.75 146.83 60.25 2.44 287.32 60.25 4.77 403.10 60.25 6.69 Rs/lacs Rs/lacs 602.5 2499.25 3101.75 135.75 2966.00 602.5 2585.04 3187.54 100.88 3086.66 602.5 2871.61 3474.11 115.37 3358.74 602.5 3172.52 3775.02 74.25 3700.77 Less: Miscellaneous Expenditure Net worth Rs/lacs Rs/lacs 602.5 2653.87 3256.37 49.30 3207.07 Number of shares Net Assets Value RETURN ON NET WORTH Profit after tax ( adjusted)-before extraordinary items Net Worth Return on net worth In lacs Rupees 60.25 53.23 60.25 49.23 60.25 51.23 60.25 55.75 60.25 61.42 183.90 3207.07 5.73 165.90 2966.00 5.59 146.83 3086.66 4.76 287.32 3358.74 8.55 403.10 3700.77 10.89 Rs/lacs Rs/lacs Percentage 52 ANNEXURE VI CAPITALISATION STATEMENT Particulars A. Total Debts B. Short term debts - Secured loans From banks on cash credit Accounts - Unsecured loans (excluding Fixed Deposits of more than one year tenure and loans from directors and relatives as per stipulations of lending financial institutions and banks) Total Short Term Debts C. Long term debts (A-B) D. Shareholders’ funds Equity Shares Capital Preference Share Capital Reserves and Surplus net of revaluation reserve Total shareholders’ funds E. Long Term Debts / Equity (C/D) (Rs. in lacs) Pre-issue as at as adjusted 31.03.2005 for the issue 7073.15 5701.38 3373.31 403.33 3373.31 403.33 3776.64 3296.51 3776.64 1924.74 602.50 3172.52 3775.02 0.87:1 1004.17 4779.19 5783.35 0.33:1 Notes: 1. Fixed Deposits from public amounting to Rs 270 Lacs are due within a year. 2. Unsecured loans from promoters and others amounting to Rs.1479.63 Lacs as on 31.3.2005 are as per stipulations of lending financial institutions and banks. 3. Calculations: A. Short Term Debts Pre Issue a) Working Capital Limits b) Fixed Deposits from Public c) ABN Amro Bank Total (A) 337331192 27000000 13333334 377664526 B. Long Term Debts Pre Issue a) ICICI-Term Loan b) State Bank of India c) IDBI Bank d) ICICI - Other Loan e) Director of Industries f) HSIDC g) Unsecured Loans - From Directors 82539872 - From Others 64423486 Total (B) Total (A+B) 53 Post Right Issue 337331192 27000000 13333334 377664526 Post Right Issue 47375000 79960001 24000000 9492468 16999258 3861000 47375000 79960001 24000000 9492468 16999258 3861000 147963358 329651085 707315611 10786158 192473885 570138411 C Calculation of share capital- post right issue Existing number of equity shares Ratio of right issue Number of shares to be offered in right issue Total number of shares post right issue Nominal value of each share Total Paid-up capital post right issue 6025000 2:3 4016667 10041667 10 100416667 D Calculation of unsecured loans of promoters and others- post issue Total equity shares offered to promoters and others on right basis Price of each share ( including premium of Rs .40/-) Total Proceeds required Total balance outstanding in unsecured loan as on 31.3.2005 Less: Conversion of loan in lieu of proceeds as above Balance outstanding in unsecured loan accounts after the proposed right issue 2743544 50 137177200 147963358 137177200 10786158 E. Calculation of Reserves and Surplus - Post right issue Reserves and surplus as on 31.3.2005 Share premium on issue of right shares ( 4016667 x 40/- ) Total Reserves and surplus-post right issue 54 317252092 160666667 477918759 ANNEXURE - VII TAXATION STATEMENT A1 A2 A B1 B2 B C1 C2 C D1 D1 D2 D2 D E F Previous year ending Assessment Year Income taxable at regular rates Income taxable at special rates Profit before tax as per books Income tax debited Deferred tax adjustment Profit after tax as per books Tax Rate - Regular Tax Rate - Special Effective Tax Rate Tax at regular rates Tax at special rates Total tax payable on books profits adjustments Adjustments Timing differences Difference between tax base and book base of fixed assets Dep - as per Income tax Act + Technical Know-how -Dep. As per Companies Act, Different treatment of items under income tax act Total Timing differences Permanent Differences Income tax debited Deferred tax adjustment Income tax refund Adjustments made in Profit and loss account Other adjustments Expenses disallowable - Donation & Charity Income exempt from tax - u/s 80HHC Others - Claim u/s 80G Dividend income (exempt) Total Permanent Differences Total Adjustment (D1 plus D2) Tax Savings on adjustments Tax adjustment on opening tax liabilities Total tax ( C) +(E) 31-Mar-01 2001-2002 212.76 266.76 82.86 0.00 183.90 39.55% 0.00% 39.55% 72.73 - 31-Mar-02 2002-2003 138.65 226.22 48.83 11.49 165.90 35.70% 0.00% 35.70% 80.76 - 31-Mar-03 2003-2004 156.35 222.23 75.40 0.00 146.83 36.75% 0.00% 36.75% 53.96 - 31-Mar-04 2004-2005 434.98 445.98 158.66 0.00 287.32 35.88% 0.00% 35.88% 103.07 - 31-Mar-05 2005-2006 575.85 665.63 235.77 26.76 403.10 36.59% 0.00% 36.59% 147.50 - 72.73 80.76 53.96 103.07 147.50 (48.56) (31.26) 19.32 35.80 (79.52) (48.56) (31.26) 19.32 35.80 (79.52) 82.86 0.00 (25.21) 48.83 11.49 (0.29) 75.40 0.00 (1.54) 158.66 0.00 (7.11) 235.77 26.76 0.00 63.12 59.00 (63.12) (8.74) 0.00 (52.44) 0.00 9.67 0.00 32.17 0.96 (103.15) (0.16) 0.00 77.42 28.86 11.41 1.68 (41.32) (0.02) (4.82) (56.31) (87.57) (31.26) 49.50 2.95 (31.84) (2.33) 0.00 (9.80) 9.52 3.50 57.46 6.77 (53.75) (2.37) 0.00 111.87 147.67 52.98 156.05 7.45 0.00 (2.87) (47.04) 252.24 172.72 63.20 210.71 84.15 55 ANNEXURE-VIII CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Sr. No PARTICULARS 1 FIXED ASSETS Gross Block Less: Depreciation (Rs. in Lacs) As at March 31 2004 2005 Add: Capital Work – in – Progress Less : Revaluation Reserve Net Block 2 INVESTMENTS Less: Investment in Joint Venture Companies 3 CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS AND ADVANCES Inventories Sundry Debtors Cash and Bank Balances Loans and Advances Other Current Assets 4 CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS Current Liabilities and Provisions 7412.74 4589.47 2823.27 49.40 0.00 2872.67 8317.15 5080.64 3236.51 153.91 0.00 3390.42 328.63 253.68 74.95 339.50 253.68 85.82 6657.59 3122.56 663.20 666.50 8.64 11118.49 7112.61 3758.52 676.79 919.26 5.48 12472.66 4337.04 4337.04 8135.62 5 NET CURRENT ASSETS (3 - 4) 3714.06 3714.06 7404.43 6 TOTAL OF ASSETS = (1+2+5) 10352.05 11611.86 7 8 9 10 11 LIABILITIES LOAN FUNDS Secured Loans Unsecured Loans TOTAL OF LOANS FUNDS (7+ 8) DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY Minority Interest 4568.34 1737.71 6306.05 273.34 41.88 5201.09 1882.97 7084.06 296.20 45.65 12 13 TOTAL LIABILITIES (9 + 10 + 11 ) NET WORTH (6 – 12) 6621.27 3730.78 7425.91 4185.95 14 NET WORTH REPRESENTED BY SHARE CAPITAL Less: Investment in Joint Venture Companies 856.18 253.68 602.50 3252.05 0.00 3854.55 115.63 856.18 253.68 602.50 3657.89 0.00 4260.39 74.44 8.14 3730.78 0.00 4185.95 15 RESERVES AND SURPLUS Less Revaluation Reserve 16 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE (to the extent not written off or adjusted) PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT NET WORTH (13+14-15-16) 17 18 56 ANNEXURE-VIII CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFITS AND LOSSES (adjusted and recasted) PARTICULARS (FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31) INCOME Sales : a. of products manufactured by the Company b. of products traded in by the Company Total (a + b) Other income Share in associates (Less)/Add: (Decrease)/Increase in Inventories TOTAL EXPENDITURE Raw Materials consumed Finished goods purchased Staff Costs Other manufacturing expenses Administration Expenses Selling and Distribution Expenses Depreciation Interest Miscellaneous expenditure written off TOTAL Net Profit before tax and Extraordinary items Less: Provision for Tax Add: Deferred Tax Adjustment Net Profit before Extraordinary Items Extraordinary and prior period items Add : Excess provision of earlier years/deferred tax tax liability written back Proposed Dividend written back Corporate Dividend tax written back Less: Prior period adjustments Proposed Dividend Corporate Dividend tax Depreciation Provision for Tax- Current tax - Deferred tax Transfer to General Reserve Net Profit/(Loss) after Extraordinary and prior period items Less: Appropriations for current year Proposed Dividend Corporate Dividend tax Transfer to General Reserve Balance brought forward from previous year BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD 57 2004 (Rs. in Lacs) 2005 11142.65 1185.30 12327.95 139.41 5.67 -51.88 12421.15 13744.06 1803.87 15547.93 149.89 3.69 2.57 15704.08 3333.54 724.76 1948.34 3153.25 821.61 624.19 486.89 693.54 3.01 11789.13 632.02 224.61 -2.78 410.19 4723.29 1274.83 2167.12 3682.39 1063.70 657.49 498.96 689.34 0.52 14757.64 946.44 346.46 23.63 576.35 12.84 60.25 7.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 491.00 47.04 6.03 2.15 1.96 -0.77 10.32 509.63 72.30 9.26 8.00 1797.61 2199.05 90.38 11.81 22.00 2199.05 2584.49 SCHEDULE-IX SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND NOTES A) SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES a) Accounting Convention The Accounts have been prepared on historical cost convention on accrual basis in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 1956 and applicable statutes and to comply with the Accounting Standards referred to in Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956. b) Fixed Assets Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition inclusive of inward freight, duties and taxes and incidental expenses related to acquisition up to the date of installation. Costs of Fixed Assets are further adjusted by the amount of Modvat / Cenvat credit availed and fluctuations in foreign exchange rate. c) Depreciation Depreciation on fixed assets have been provided on triple shift basis rates as provided in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 on written down value method except in case of Plant-II which was setup in the year 1993 where depreciation is provided on straight-line method. Depreciation on assets for the value not exceeding Rs.5000/- has been provided @100%. Depreciation on technical know-how has been provided @25% as per Income Tax Rules. d) Revenue Recognition Domestic sales are recognized at the point of dispatch of goods to the customers. The sales are accounted for net of trade discount, sales tax and excise duty. Export sales are recognized at the time of clearance of goods and approval from Excise Authorities. Other Income is accounted for on accrual basis. Dividend income is accounted for when the right to receive the payment is established. e) Foreign Currency Transactions Foreign currencies denominated monetary liabilities incurred for the acquisition of fixed assets are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the Balance Sheet date. The net variation arising out of the said transaction are adjusted to the cost of fixed assets. Other monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are similarly translated. All exchange gains/ losses other than those relating to fixed assets arising out of such transactions are taken to the Profit and Loss account. f) Inventories Inventories have been valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost has been ascertained in case of Semi-finished goods at 65% less on the price-list and finished goods have been valued at 55% less on the price-list and special items have been valued at 30% less in case of semi-finished goods and 20% less in the case of finished goods of the selling price; since exact cost is not ascertainable. Excise duty payable on finished goods and scrap materials are shown separately as part of manufacturing cost and is included in the valuation of finished goods and scrap materials. g) Investments Investments are long term and stated at cost. Provision for diminution in value of investments is made to recognize the decline in value of investments, if in the opinion of management, the decline is permanent in nature. Investment in associates has been accounted for as per Accounting Standard (AS-16) accounting for investments in associates. h) Retirement Benefits In respect of payment of gratuity to employees, the contributions are being made to the trust established under the group gratuity scheme of Life Insurance Corporation of India, contribution to provident fund are accounted for on the basis of relevant fund rules. Provision is made for the unutilized leave due to employees as at the end of the year. i) Research and Development Intangible Assets arising from development are not recognized since the asset is not identifiable and future economic benefits from the assets are not probable. Expenditure on research is recognized as an expense when it is incurred. Research and development cost include salaries and other related cost of personnel, cost of materials and services consumed and other overhead costs related to research and development. 58 l) Borrowing Costs Borrowing Cost that are attributable to the acquisition for construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost of such assets. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for intended use. All other borrowing cost are charged to revenue. k) Excise duty Excise duty has been accounted on the basis of both, payments made in respect of goods cleared as also the provision made for goods lying in the warehouses. l) Miscellaneous Expenditure Expenditure on increase in capital and right issue expenses are being amortized over a period of ten years. m) Taxes on Income Current tax is determined on the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the period. Deferred tax is recognized, subject to consideration of prudence, on timing difference, being difference between taxable and accounting income/ expenditure that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period(s). n) Prior Period Items Prior Period Expenses/Income is accounted for under the respective heads. Material item, if any, are disclosed separately by way of note. o) Impairment of Fixed Assets At the end of each year, the Company determines whether a provision should be made for impairment loss on fixed assets by considering the indications that an impairment loss may have occurred and where the recoverable amount of any fixed asset is lower than its carrying amount, a provision for impairment loss on fixed assets is made for the difference. Recoverable amount is generally measured using discounted estimated cash flows. Post impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying value of the asset over its remaining useful life. p) Leases Assets taken on Finance Lease are accounted for as assets of the Company. Lease rentals payable are apportioned between principal and interest using the internal rate of return method and finance charge is recognized accordingly. q) Contingent Liabilities & Provisions Contingent Liabilities are disclosed by way of notes and are not recognized as an item of expenses in the profit and loss account. Contingent gains are not recognized. Provisions are recognized as liability only when they can be measured by using a substantial degree of estimation and where present obligation of the enterprise arise from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow of resources embodying economics benefits. B) CONTINGENT LIABILITIES: Sr. no 1 2 3 4 5 (Lac/Rs.) 2004 Particulars 2005 Estimated amount of capital contracts remaining to be executed and not provided for (net of advances) Letter of credits and guarantees obtained from bank (Net of margin money) Liabilities against legal undertakings/ bonds executed in favour of DGFT on account of export obligation undertaken by the Company against advance and import licenses under EPCG Scheme. Bills Discounted (Secured against hypothecation of fixed assets excluding computer software and vehicles. Further secured against book debts both present and future and 10% margin money) Income tax liabilities on account of appeals filed by Income Tax Department in Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh 81 315 236 1331 113 226 262 146 101 101 59 C) NOTES 1 In accordance with Accounting Standard (AS-21) on “Consolidated Financial Statements” issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India, the Consolidated Financial Statements of Lakshmi Precision Screws Limited include the financial statements of its subsidiary company Indian Fasteners Limited. The particulars of subsidiary are as under:Name:Country of Incorporation:Group Shareholding:- 2 Indian Fasteners Limited India 67.295% The significant associate companies consolidated in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS-23) “Accounting for investment in associates in consolidated Financial Statements” are as under:Name of the associate Company J.C. Fasteners Limited Hanumat Wire Udyog Private Limited 3 Country of Incorporation India India Proportion of ownership interest 42.81% 21.7765% a. The company had entered into Joint venture agreement with Bossard AG, Switzerland on 26.06.1997 and invested a sum of Rs.23520190/- in LPS Bossard Pvt. Ltd. towards allotment of 2352019 equity shares of Rs.10/- each and a sum of Rs.1847490/- in LPS Bossard Information System Pvt. Ltd. towards allotment of 184749 equity shares of Rs.10/- each, towards 49% holding in the aforesaid Companies. The particulars of the Joint Venture are as under: Sl No. Name of the associate Company Country of Incorporation 1 2 LPS Bossard Private Limited LPS Bossard Information Systems Private Limited India India Proportion of ownership interest as on 1st March, 2005 49% 49% LPSBPL and LPSBISPL stand for LPS Bossard Private Limited Information Systems Private Limited respectively the financial statements presented above. The financial statements of LPS Bossard Private Limited and LPS Bossard Information System Private Limited which are jointly controlled entities with Bossard AG, Switzerland, have been accounted for as per the proportionate consolidation method as prescribed by AS-27 on `Financial Reporting of Interest in Joint Ventures` issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. For this purpose the proportionate share of the joint venture are added line by line to the assets, liabilities, income and expenditure on the basis of their provisional figures. b. During the previous year ending 31st March 2004, the proportionate figures of LPSBPL and LPSBISPL were consolidated on the basis of their provisional financial statement. The variation arising out of the audited figures for the ended 31st March, 2004 of the respective joint venture companies have been shown as a prior period (adjustment) items in the profit & loss appropriation account for the year ended 31st March, 2005. 4 Principles of consolidation: a. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared based on line-by-line consolidation of the profit and loss account and the balance sheet of the company and its subsidiary after eliminating intra group balances and unrealized profits/losses in any on intra group transactions. b. Reporting of joint ventures has been prepared using uniform accounting policies except in case of charge of deprecation on fixed assets in case of joint ventures where depreciation is charged on SLM basis at the following rates: Sr. no. Particulars of Fixed Assets 1 2 3 4 Computer Hardware Computer Hardware Office Equipments Machinery & Equipments Depreciation as per SLM basis in LPS Bossard Private Limited. 20% 33% 5% 5% 60 Depreciation as per SLM basis in LPS Bossard Information Systems Private Limited. 20% 33% 5% - 5 6 7 Furniture and Fixtures Vehicle Leasehold Improvements 10% 9.5% (over the period of lease) - The proportionate share of depreciation charged and net block of fixed assets are incorporated on the basis of depreciation rates as enumerated above. c. Minority interest’s share of net assets of consolidated subsidiaries for the year is identified and presented in the consolidated balance sheet separate from liabilities and the equity of the Company’s shareholders. d. In case of associates where the Company directly or indirectly through subsidiaries holds more than 20% of equity, Investments in associates are accounted for using equity method in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS-23) “Accounting for investments in associates in consolidated financial statements” issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. e. The Company accounts for its share in the change in the net assets of the associates, post acquisition, after eliminating unrealized profits and losses resulting from transactions between the Company and its associates to the extent of its share, through its profit and loss account to the extent such change is attributable to the associates profit and loss account and through its reserves for the balance, based on available information. f. The difference between the cost of investment in the associates and the share of net assets at the time of acquisition of shares in the associates is identified in the financial statements as Goodwill or Capital Reserve as the case may be. As far as possible, the consolidated financial statements are prepared using uniform accounting policies for like transactions and other events in similar circumstances and are presented in the same manner as the Company’s separate financial statements. 5 The break-up of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities is as under: Deferred tax liability a) on account of difference in rates and method of depreciation Share in Joint Venture Company b) on account of different treatment of certain payments under I.T. Act,1961 Share in Joint Venture Company Deferred tax liability - at the end of year (net) - for the year (written back) 6 7 Earning per share – Basic and Diluted Profit after tax Weighted number of Equity Shares outstanding during the year Earning per share The effect of dilution on equity shares for the issue of shares on right basis will be considered with effect from the record date. 2005 26208838 (Lac/Rs.) 2004 25688817 1553586 3137573 1504416 927421 -1279877 29620120 -786757 27333897 29620120 2363262 27333897 (1562208) 57635209 6025000 9.57 42304115 6025000 7.02 Segment Reporting The company is in the business of manufacture of high tensile fasteners. Since the company is operating in a single line of product and there being no reportable segment, the requirements of Accounting Standard – 17 on ‘Segment Reporting’ are not applicable to the company. The requirements of Segment Reporting are also not applicable to the subsidiary company and joint venture since the same are operating in a single line of product. 61 8 Related Party Transactions As per Accounting Standard No.18 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, related parties in terms of the said standard are disclosed below: (a) Names of Related parties and description of relationship: 1. Subsidiary (i) 2. Associates (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) (xiii) (xiv) Amit Screws Pvt. Ltd. Hanumat Wire Udyog Pvt. Ltd. J C Fasteners Ltd. LPS Bossard Pvt. Ltd. (Joint Venture) LPS Bossard Information System Pvt. Ltd. (Joint Venture) LPS Fasteners & Wires Pvt. Ltd. Nav Bharat Industries Nav Bharat Agencies Shiv Industries Swadesh Engineering Industries Sudhir Automotive Industries Pvt. Ltd. United Engineers Universal Enterprises CQP Consultants (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Shri Lalit Kumar Jain Shri Dinesh Kumar Jain Shri Vijay Kumar Jain Shri Rajesh Jain Smt. Sushila Devi Jain 3. Key Management Personnel 4. Relative of key Management Personnel (c) Transactions Sr. Particulars No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Sale of goods Purchase of goods Rent received Rent paid Professional Charges Interest received Job work i d paid Job work Loan from Directors/Others Indian Fasteners Limited (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) Subsidiaries 2005 - 2004 1.26 - Shri S.K. Jain (Brother of Shri D.K. Jain) Shri Nikhlesh Jain (S/o. Shri D.K. Jain) Shri Amit Jain (S/o. Shri V.K. Jain) Shri Gagan Jain (S/o. Shri L.K. Jain) Shri Gautam Jain (S/o. Shri L.K. Jain) Smt. Rita Jain (W/o Shri L.K. Jain) Smt. Deepa Jain (W/o Shri V.K. Jain) Associates 2005 533.28 119.37 21.28 7.20 930.27 - Key Management Personnel 2004 315.6 48.44 21.08 4.80 15.49 917.1 - 1 2005 11.46 1.35 3.07 1.02 2004 2.04 2.40 2.90 29.75 (Lac/Rs.) Relatives of Key Management Personnel 2005 2004 11.00 49.25 10. Remuneration paid - - - - 64.12 59.18 21.50 12.72 11. Interest to Directors/ Others - - - - 14.06 15.24 7.28 19.11 62 12. 9 Share Application Total Balance receivable at the year end - 1.26 - 1611.40 18.45 3.65 1326.24 27.53 95.08 19.80 111.51 27.09 39.78 - 81.08 - Balance due at the year end 15.39 15.39 349.22 92.09 961.40 36.68 713.87 - In accordance with Accounting Standard 28 ‘ Impairment of Assets’ issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and made applicable from 1st day of April, 2004, the Company has assessed the potential generation of economic benefits from its business units as on the balance sheet date and is of the view that assets employed in continuing business are capable of generating adequate returns over their useful lives in the usual course of business, there is no indication to the contrary and accordingly, the management is of the view that no impairment provision is called for in these accounts. 10 Provisions are recognized for expenses such as gratuity, income tax, wealth tax, leave encashment and bonus to employees. The provisions are recognized on the basis of past events and the probable settlement of the present obligation as a result of the past events during the financial year 2005-06. The movements in provisions are as under: 1 Carrying amount as on 01.04.2004 2 Additional provisions made during the financial year 2004-05 including increase to existing provisions. 3 Amounts used (incurred and charged against the provisions) during the financial year 2004-05. 4 Unused amounts reversed during the financial year 2004-05 5 Carrying amounts of provisions as on 31.03.2005 (Lac/Rs.) 187 247 182 05 247 for N.G. Gupta & Co. Chartered Accountants Sd/V.P.Bansal Partner Date : 12th July 2005 Place : Delhi 63 SWOT ANALYSIS 1. STRENGTHS • • • • • • • 2. WEAKNESSES • • 3. High Inventory/ Finance Cost Low overall equipment effectiveness levels. OPPORTUNITIES • • • • 4. Over 37 years of experience in manufacturing of Precision fasteners. In-house capability for all manufacturing processes. Technological competence for special fasteners. International Certifications/ Accreditations. Established, growing and profitable Company. Strong Export backup. Rich talent pool. Domestic Auto Industry is expected to grow @ 8-10 % pa Auto OEMs seek special range and development capability from manufacturers. Value Addition Capability to become a Differentiator. Expected Strengthening of Rupee may hit Export attractiveness. THREATS • • • • Substitute products (Plastic Fasteners/ No Fasteners) for small instrumentation industry. Duty reduction & Competition from China. High manpower Cost. Competitor’s growth in OEM’s 64 MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Overview of the business of the Company Lakshmi Precision Screws (LPS) has a wide product range covering around 6000 variants. The company excels in high value, customized products for automotive and industrial OEMs due to strong engineering capability and is a single source supplier to many customers. The company has successfully developed critical products for customers such as Maruti, Hero Honda, L & T John Deere, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motors, Yamaha, M&M, Honda Scooters, Eicher Motors, Swaraj Mazda and most of the other automotive multinational joint ventures in India. It has also got self certifications from Ford Tractors, LMW, Tata Motors, etc. The company is a leading exporter of fasteners and its global customers include Volvo, Visteon Bosch, John Deere, Textron, etc. Its facilities have been accredited in Mechanical & Chemical Testing by A2LA USA to meet Fastener Quality Act of USA. Exports contributed 38.77% of sales in FY 04 and 43.52% of sales in FY 05. Demand from the domestic automotive and industrial sectors is likely to grow on a sustained basis. The company has long-standing relationships with most of the automotive and industrial OEMs. It is further penetrating into the major customer accounts to grab a larger share of their requirements. In-house R&D and strategic partnerships with Bossard of Switzerland, Textron of USA, Fairchild of Australia, etc are enabling the company to provide the latest fastening solutions. Significant Developments subsequent to the last financial year In the opinion of the Directors, there have not arisen since the date of the last financial statements disclosed in the Letter of Offer, any circumstances that materially and adversely affect or is likely to affect the trading or profitability of the Company, or the value of its assets, or its ability to pay liabilities within the next 12 months. Results of Operations Results of operations for the last three years are as follows: Year ended Gross Turnover Income Net Profit / (Loss) before tax and extraordinary items Net Profit / (Loss) After Tax Net Profit/(Loss) After Extraordinary Item 31/03/2005 13806.88 13877.19 665.63 31/03/2004 11196.80 11253.09 445.98 (Rs.in Lacs) 31/03/2003 8954.31 9330.32 222.23 403.10 403.10 287.32 368.13 146.83 153.76 Comparison of Results of Operation Financial year 2004-05 : During the year the Company has recorded 23% growth in sales and 9.50% growth in net profit. This is due to the fact that Fastener industry is evolving from commodities to customized market since most auto manufacturers have different design specifications for their assemblies. The Company has strong order book for domestic and export markets. Financial year 2003-04 : This was a very good year for the overall industry. Due to phenomenal improvement in economic scenario the company achieved a significant growth in the domestic and international market. The turnover of the Company increased by 25% with the export sales charting an increase of 30%. The net profit and earning per share (EPS) increased by an amazing 95% during the year. Financial year 2002-03 : The Company maintained its growth and enjoyed a leading position in fasteners industry. The sales increased by 10% over the previous year. The net profit for the year substantially increased by 50% over the previous year. This growth is attributed to the Company’s serious efforts towards maintaining highest quality standards of its products, cost reduction, productivity improvement and customer satisfaction. ♦ Unusual or infrequent events or transactions Technology plays a vital role in manufacturing plants. The Company’s failure or inability to adopt any change in technology might place its competitors at an advantage in terms of cost, efficiency and timely delivery of final products. 65 ♦ Any significant change in the Government’s policies or any political instability in India could adversely affect the business and economic conditions in India and could also adversely affect the business, future financial performance Significant economic changes Any slowdown in the growth of Indian economy or future volatility in global commodity prices, could adversely affect the business, including the future financial performance, shareholders’ funds and ability to implement strategy and the price of the Equity Shares. ♦ Known trends or uncertainties that have had or are expected to have a material adverse impact on income from operations Nil ♦ Changes in relationship between costs and revenues The changes in the prices of major raw material like Wire, Wire Rods, Bright bars and SS Bars etc would have a significant bearing on the revenues of the Company. ♦ Extent to which material increases in revenues are due to increased volumes, introduction of new projects. The issue proceeds would be deployed on the working capital requirement for the exiting capacities and no new project is envisaged at present. ♦ Total revenue of the industry segment in the which the Company operates. The Company operates in only one industry segment which is manufacturing of fasteners. ♦ Seasonality of business The business of the Company is not seasonal. ♦ Dependence on single or few suppliers/customers The Company is not dependent on single supplier or customer for its purchase of raw material or sale of finished goods. ♦ Competitive Conditions The Company operates in a globally competitive business environment. Increasing competition may force the Company to reduce prices of its products, which may reduce the revenues and margins and/or also decrease its market share, either of which could have an adverse effect on the business, financial condition and operations of the Company. Risk relating to Foreign Exchange The Company imports raw material used for production which subjects it to foreign exchange exposure. The fluctuations in foreign exchange rates might have an impact on the financial performance of the Company. 66 XIV. LEGAL AND OTHER INFORMATION Save as stated herein under, the Company, have not defaulted in meeting any of its statutory or institutional dues and have made all payments/refunds on fixed deposits or no proceedings have been initiated against the Company, for any of the offences specified in paragraph 1 of Part I of Schedule XIII of the Companies Act, 1956. Further, there are no disputes/litigations towards tax liabilities or criminal prosecutions against the Company and its Directors for any offence, economic or otherwise civil litigations against the Company and its Directors, there are no material disputes/legal actions other than those disclosed below. There are no pending proceedings initiated for economic offences against the Company. No disciplinary action/ investigation has been taken by the SEBI against the Company, its subsidiaries and sponsored institutions and its respective directors. OUTSTANDING LITIGATIONS AGAINST THE COMPANY AND DIRECTORS Labour related cases : • Seven labour related proceedings are pending before various authorities such as Industrial Tribunal – cum labour court Rohtak and Labour Commissioner, Rohtak, for reinstatement of services of the workers and they are at various stages of hearing. No amount is involved in these cases. Show Cause Notices from Excise Department • A show cause notice no. V(150)CEX.prev/off/74/98/477 dated 12/01/2000 has been issued against the company for raw material shortage 27000 kgs. Order has been issued by the Assistant Commissioner for payment of Rs. 1,12,320/ with a penalty payment of Rs.10,000/-. OUTSTANDING LITIGATIONS FILED BY THE COMPANY Civil proceeding filed by the company for recovery • • • LPS has filed a suit in the Court of Civil Judge (Senior Division) Rohtak against M/s. Boving Fouress Ltd. for recovery of an amount totaling to Rs. 1,98,272 along with interest till payment towards goods supplied by the company. The case has been filed on 28.10.2003 and is pending in the court. LPS has filed a suit in the Court of Civil Judge (Senior Division) Rohtak against M/s. Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd. for recovery of an amount of Rs. 22,879 along with interest till payment towards goods supplied by the company. The case has been filed on 13.11.2002 and is pending in the court. LPS has filed a suit in the Court of Civil Judge (Senior Division) Rohtak against M/s. Trumac Engineering Coy, Pvt. Ltd. for recovery of an amount of Rs. 80,000 along with interest till payment towards goods supplied by the company. The case has been filed on 08.05.2003 and is pending in the court. Cases relating to Decrees pending execution • • • • • A decree has been passed on 02.09.2004 in respect civil suit no. 824 dt. 10.05.2002/04.06.2004filed by LPS against M/s. Young Industries. As per the decree an amount of Rs. 32,532 including interest is to be received by LPS. The decree is pending execution. A decree has been passed on 13.01.2005 in respect civil suit no. 390/1 of 18.12.01 filed by LPS against M/s. Indian Trading Enterprises. As per the decree an amount of Rs.16,000 along with interest @ 21% from the date of filing of the suit till the date of realization of the amount has to be received by LPS. The decree has been forwarded for execution. A decree has been passed on 27.11.2003 in respect civil suit no. 132 of 18-3-2002 filed by LPS against M/s. Nucon Engineering Pvt. Ltd. As per the decree an amount of Rs. 1,23,852 including interest is to be received by LPS. The decree has been transferred for execution to the Chief Civil Judge, Distt. Court, Hyderabad. A decree has been passed on 28.01.2003 in respect civil suit no. 172 of 18-5-2001 filed by LPS against M/s. Southern Switch Gears Ltd. As per the decree an amount of Rs.58,148/- including interest is to be received by LPS. The decree is pending execution. A decree has been passed on 01.11.2003 in respect of suit no.389/1 of 2001 filed by LPS against M/s. Bharat Industries Suppliers, Chennai. As per the decree an amount of Rs.1,07,000/- plus interest @21% p.a. Cost etc. is to be received by LPS. The decree is pending for execution. 67 • A decree has been announced in respect of suit filed by LPS against M/s. Southern Railway. As per the decree an amount of Rs.50,000/- along with interest is receivable by LPS and the copy of the decree still to be received from the court. The decree is pending for execution. Criminal proceedings • LPS has filed a suit on 20.11.2001 for criminal proceeding u/s 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, for dishonour of two cheques amounting to Rs. 30164/-. Arguments on this case still pending and the hearing is fixed on 09.07.2005. MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS AFTER THE DATE OF THE LAST BALANCE SHEET There are no material developments after the date of the last Balance Sheet. ADVERSE EVENTS There are no adverse events affecting the operations of the Company occurring within one year prior to the date of filing of the offer document with the Registrar of Companies/Regional Stock Exchange. GOVERNMENT APPROVALS The important licenses and approvals/consents procured by the Company are as follows : Industrial License no. 212 (84) dated 31/05/1984 for manufacture of Precision Machine Screws from Ministry of Industry, Government of India. License no.QSC/L-002321.2 for Quality System Certification from Bureau of Indian Standards to manufacture and supply of High Tensile and Precision Fasteners. Certificate of Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) no. 3393002155 from Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. License no.122 from district magistrate to import and store petroleum class B. The Factory license of the Company for plant I & plant II has expired on 31.12.2004. The Company has applied for renewal of the same. The approval is expected at any time as no query is pending as on date. The consent under Water/Air/H.W.M. for Company’s manufacturing units has expired on 31/03/2005. The Company has applied to Haryana State Pollution Control Board for the renewal of the same. The consent is awaited. Besides this the Company also obtained following certificates: • • • • • Certificate under ISO 9001:2000 for manufacturing facility at Plant II from Underwriters laboratories Inc. (UL). Certificate under ISO/TS 16949:2002 for manufacturing facility at Plant II from Underwriters laboratories Inc. (UL). Certificate of accreditation in accordance with standard ISO/IEC 17025:1999 from National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, Department of Science & Technology, India. ISO 14001:1996 for Environmental Management System at Plant II from Underwriters laboratories Inc. (UL). OHSAS 18001:1999 for Occupational Health and Safety management System at Plant II from Underwriters laboratories Inc. (UL). Besides this the Company has received all the necessary permissions and approvals from the Government and various non-Government agencies for conducting business. No further approvals from any Government Authority are required by the Company to undertake the activities save and except those approvals which may be required to be taken in the normal course of business from time to time. It must be understood that in granting the above approvals the Government of India and Reserve Bank of India does not undertake any responsibility for the financial soundness of the undertaking or for the correctness of any of the statements made or opinions expressed in this regard. 68 XV. OTHER REGULATORY AND STATUTORY DISCLOSURES AUTHORITY FOR THE PRESENT ISSUE The Board of Directors at their meeting held on 31/01/2005 have approved the right issue of the equity shares of the Company of Rs 10/- per equity share to the existing holders of equity shares in the ratio of shares held by them on a date to be announced by the Board (Record Date) for a total amount of around Rs 2008.33 Lacs at price of Rs 50/per equity share i.e. at a premium of Rs 40/- per equity share, pursuant to the special resolution passed in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the shareholders of the Company held on 25/06/2005 authorising the Board of the Company to raise capital upto Rs 2008.33 Lacs. PROHIBITION BY SEBI The Company, its Promoters, Directors or any of the Company’s associates or group companies with which the Directors of the Company are associated as Directors or Promoters have not been prohibited from accessing the capital market under any order or direction passed by SEBI. ELIGIBILITY The Lakshmi Precision Screws Ltd. is an existing listed Company. It is eligible to offer this Rights Issue in terms of Clause 2.4(iv) of the SEBI (DIP) Guidelines, 2000. The promoters, their relatives, LPSL, group companies are not detained as willful defaulters by RBI/ Government authorities and there are no violations of securities laws committed by them in the past or pending against them. DISCLAIMER CLAUSE AS REQUIRED A COPY OF THIS LETTER OF OFFER HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO SEBI. IT IS TO BE DISTINCTLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS LETTER OF OFFER TO SEBI SHOULD NOT, IN ANY WAY, BE DEEMED OR CONSTRUED THAT THE SAME HAS BEEN CLEARED OR APPROVED BY SEBI. SEBI DOES NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY EITHER FOR THE FINANCIAL SOUNDNESS OF ANY SCHEME OR THE PROJECT FOR WHICH THE ISSUE IS PROPOSED TO BE MADE, OR FOR THE CORRECTNESS OF THE STATEMENTS MADE OR OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THE OFFER DOCUMENT. LEAD MANAGER M/S. KEYNOTE CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED, HAS CERTIFIED THAT THE DISCLOSURES MADE IN THE LETTER OF OFFER ARE GENERALLY ADEQUATE AND ARE IN CONFORMITY WITH SEBI GUIDELINES FOR DISCLOSURES AND INVESTOR PROTECTION IN FORCE FOR THE TIME BEING. THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO FACILITATE INVESTORS TO TAKE AN INFORMED DECISION FOR MAKING INVESTMENT IN THE PROPOSED ISSUE. IT SHOULD ALSO BE CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD THAT WHILE THE ISSUER COMPANY IS PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CORRECTNESS, ADEQUACY AND DISCLOSURE OF ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IN THE LETTER OF OFFER, THE LEAD MANAGER IS EXPECTED TO EXERCISE DUE DILIGENCE TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPANY DISCHARGES ITS RESPONSIBILITY ADEQUATELY IN THIS BEHALF AND TOWARDS THIS PURPOSE, THE LEAD MANAGER, M/S. KEYNOTE CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED HAS FURNISHED TO SEBI A DUE DILIGENCE CERTIFICATE DATED 18/07/2005 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEBI (MERCHANT BANKERS) REGULATION 1992 WHICH READS AS FOLLOWS: (I) WE HAVE EXAMINED VARIOUS DOCUMENTS INCLUDING THOSE RELATING TO LITIGATION LIKE COMMERCIAL DISPUTES, PATENT DISPUTES, DISPUTES WITH COLLABORATORS ETC. AND OTHER MATERIALS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FINALISATION OF THE LETTER OF OFFER PERTAINING TO THE SAID ISSUE. (II) ON THE BASIS OF SUCH EXAMINATION AND THE DISCUSSIONS WITH THE COMPANY, ITS DIRECTORS AND OTHER OFFICERS, OTHER AGENCIES, INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION OF THE STATEMENTS CONCERNING THE OBJECTS OF THE ISSUE, PROJECTED PROFITABILITY, PRICE JUSTIFICATION AND THE CONTENTS OF THE DOCUMENTS MENTIONED IN THE ANNEXURE AND OTHER PAPERS FURNISHED BY THE COMPANY. 69 WE CONFIRM THAT: (A) THE LETTER OF OFFER FORWARDED TO SEBI IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE DOCUMENTS, MATERIALS AND PAPERS RELEVANT TO THE ISSUE; (B) ALL THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS CONNECTED WITH THE SAID ISSUE, AS ALSO THE GUIDELINES, INSTRUCTIONS, ETC. ISSUED BY SEBI, THE GOVERNMENT AND ANOTHER COMPETENT AUTHORITY IN THIS BEHALF HAVE BEEN DULY COMPLIED WITH; (C) THE DISCLOSURES MADE IN THE LETTER OF OFFER ARE TRUE, FAIR AND ADEQUATE TO ENABLE THE INVESTORS TO MAKE A WELL INFORMED DECISION AS TO THE INVESTMENT IN THE PROPOSED ISSUE; AND (D) BESIDE OURSELVES, ALL THE INTERMEDIARIES NAMED IN THE LETTER OF OFFER ARE REGISTERED WITH SEBI AND TILL DATE SUCH REGISTRATION IS VALID. THE FILING OF THE LETTER OF OFFER DOES NOT, HOWEVER ABSOLVE THE COMPANY FROM ANY LIABILITIES UNDER SECTION 63 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956, OR FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF OBTAINING SUCH STATUTORY OR OTHER CLEARANCES AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED ISSUE. SEBI FURTHER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE UP AT ANY POINT OF TIME, WITH THE LEAD MANAGER FOR ANY IRREGULARITIES OR LAPSES IN THE LETTER OF OFFER. THE PROMOTERS / DIRECTORS OF LPSL VIZ. MR.LALIT KUMAR JAIN, MR. DINESH KUMAR JAIN, MR. VIJAY KUMAR JAIN, MR. RAJESH JAIN, SMT. SUSHILA DEVI JAIN, MR. JAMSHEDJI RUSTOMJI DESAI, MR. BABULAL S. AGGARWAL, MR. KESHWA NAND RATTAN, MR. DHARMENDRA BHANDARI, MR. DIPAK JAIN DECLARE AND CONFIRM THAT NO INFORMATION/MATERIAL LIKELY TO HAVE A BEARING ON THE DECISION OF INVESTORS IN RESPECT OF THE SHARES OFFERED IN TERMS OF THIS LETTER OF OFFER HAS BEEN SUPPRESSED WITHHELD AND / OR INCORPORATED IN THE MANNER THAT WOULD AMOUNT TO MIS-STATEMENT/MISREPRESENTATION AND IN THE EVENT OF ITS TRANSPIRING AT ANY POINT IN TIME TILL ALLOTMENT/REFUND, AS THE CASE MAY BE, THAT ANY INFORMATION/MATERIAL HAS BEEN SUPPRESSED/WITHHELD AND/ OR AMOUNTS TO A MISSTATEMENT/MIS-REPRESENTATION, THE PROMOTERS/DIRECTORS UNDERTAKE TO REFUND THE ENTIRE APPLICATION MONIES TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS WITHIN 7 DAYS THEREAFTER WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 63 OF THE COMPANIES ACT. CAUTION STATEMENT / COMPANY DISCLAIMER The Issuer Company accepts no responsibility for statements made otherwise than in this Letter of Offer or in the advertisement or in any other material issued by or at the instance of the Company and the Lead Manager and any one placing reliance on any other source of information would be doing so at his/her/their own risks. DISCLAIMER IN RESPECT OF JURISDICTION This offer is being made in India to persons resident in India (including Indian nationals resident in India who are majors, Hindu Undivided Families, companies, corporate bodies and societies registered under the applicable laws in India and authorised to invest in shares, Indian mutual funds registered with SEBI, Indian financial institutions, commercial banks, regional rural banks, co-operative banks (subject to RBI permission), Trusts registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, or any other Trust law and who are authorised under their constitution to hold and invest in shares) and to NRIs, OCBs and FIIs as defined under the Indian laws. This Offer Document does not, however, constitute an offer to sell or an invitation to subscribe to securities issued hereby in any other jurisdiction. Any person into whose possession this Offer Document comes is required to inform himself about and to observe any such restrictions. Any dispute arising out of this Offer will be subject to the jurisdiction of appropriate court(s) in India only. No action has been or will be taken to permit a public offering in any jurisdiction where action would be required for that purpose, except that this Offer Document has been submitted to the SEBI. Accordingly, the equity shares represented thereby may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, and this Offer Document may not be distributed, in any jurisdiction, except in accordance with the legal requirements applicable in such jurisdiction. Neither the delivery of Offer Document nor any sale hereunder shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of Lakshmi Precision Screws Ltd. since the date hereof or that the information contained herein is correct as of any time subsequent to this date. 70 LISTING The existing equity shares of the Company are listed on stock exchanges Mumbai (BSE) and Delhi Stock Exchange(DSE). If the permissions to deal in and for an official quotation of the equity shares are not granted by the stock exchange, the Company shall forthwith repay, without interest, all monies received from the applicants. In case of delay interest shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of Section 73 of the Act. DISCLAIMER CLAUSE OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE, MUMBAI (BSE) The Stock Exchange, Mumbai (the Exchange.) has given vide its letter dated [•] permission to the Company to use the Exchange’s name in this draft Letter of Offer as one of the stock exchanges on which this Company’s securities are proposed to be listed. The Exchange has scrutinized this draft Letter of Offer for its limited internal purpose of deciding on the matter of granting the aforesaid permission to this Company. The Exchange does not in any manner: (i) (ii) (iii) Warrant, certify or endorse the correctness or completeness of any of the contents of this draft Letter of Offer; or Warrant that this Company’s securities will be listed or will continue to be listed on the Exchange;or Take any responsibility for the financial or other soundness of this Company, its promoters, its management or any scheme or project of this Company; and its should not for any reason be deemed or construed that this draft Letter of Offer has been cleared or approved by the Exchange. Every person who desires to apply for or otherwise acquires any securities of this Company may do so pursuant to independent inquiry, investigation and analysis and shall not have any claim against the Exchange whatsoever by reason of any loss which may be suffered by such person consequent to or in connection with such subscription/acquisition whether by reason of anything stated or omitted to be stated herein or for any other reason whatsoever. DISCLAIMER CLAUSE OF THE DELHI STOCK EXCHANGE (DSE) As required, a copy of this draft Letter of Offer has been submitted to The Delhi Stock Exchange (hereinafter refereed to as DSE). DSE has given vide its letter dated [•] permission to the Issuer to use the Exchange’s name in this draft Letter of Offer as one of the stock exchanges on which this Company’s securities are proposed to be listed. The Exchange has scrutinized this draft Letter of Offer for its limited internal purpose of deciding on the matter of granting the aforesaid permission to this Issuer. It is to be distinctly understood that the aforesaid permission given by DSE that this draft Letter of Offer has been cleared or approved by DSE; nor does it in any manner warrant, certify or endorse the correctness or completeness of any of the contents of this draft Letter of Offer nor does it warrant that the Issuer’s securities will be listed or will continue to be listed on the Exchange nor does it take any responsibility for the financial or other soundness of this Company, its promoters, its management or any scheme or project of this Issuer. FILING A copy of this Letter of Offer has been filed with SEBI, Mittal Court, “B” Wing, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021, The Stock Exchange, Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Fort, Mumbai (BSE) (Designated Stock Exchange) and The Delhi Stock Exchange Association Ltd., DSE House, 3/1 Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi – 110002 The Company has received ‘in-principle’ approval for issue of the new shares from the BSE, & DSE vide their letters dated _________________. IMPERSONATION Attention of the applicants is specifically drawn to the provisions of Sub-Section (1) of Section 68A of the Companies Act, 1956 which is reproduced below: "Any person who(a) makes in a fictitious name an application to a Company for acquiring, or subscribing for, any shares therein, or (b) otherwise induces a Company to allot or register any transfer of shares therein to him, or any other person in a fictitious name, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years." 71 CONSENTS Consents in writing of the Directors, Auditors, Lead Manager, Registrar to the Issue, to act in their respective capacities have been obtained and filed with Stock Exchanges at the time of filing this Letter of Offer and such consents have not been withdrawn up to the time of delivery of the Letter of Offer for registration with the stock exchanges. The Auditors of the Company have given their written consent for the inclusion of their Report in the form and content as appearing in the Letter of Offer and also the tax benefits accruing to the Company and its members and such consents and reports have not been withdrawn up to the time of delivery of the Letter of Offer for registration with the Stock Exchanges. EXPERT OPINION The Company has not obtained any expert opinion for this issue. EXPENSES OF THE ISSUE Sr. No. 1 2 3 Particulars Amount (Rs. In Lacs) 25.00 15.00 10.00 50.00 Fees to Lead Manager, Registrar, Auditor, Banker and Legal Advisor Printing & Stationery and Postage expenses Advertisement, travel and other Miscellaneous Expenses Total UNDERWRITING COMMISSION, BROKERAGE AND SELLING COMMISSION No Underwriting, Brokerage and selling Commission will be payable for this issue. PREVIOUS ISSUE OTHER T HAN FOR CASH The Company has issued 3,50,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each as bonus issue as on 08/11/1982 COMMISSION AND BROKERAGE ON PREVIOUS ISSUE The Company has not paid any commission or brokerage on previous issue. PREVIOUS ISSUE The Company had come out with a rights issue of 21,75,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each for cash at a premium of Rs, 20 per share aggregating to Rs. 652.50 lacs. The issue opened on July 8, 1993 and closed on August 6, 1993. The object of the issue was to part finance the expansion project of the company of increasing the capacity for manufacture of High Tensile Fasteners from 5000 tpa to 7500 tpa and to part finance the working capital requirements of the company. PROMISE VIS-À-VIS PERFORMANCE The promise-v/s-performance in respect of the above said Rights issue was as under: Particulars Installed Capacity Production Capacity Utilization Total Income(net) Profit before int dep & tax Interest 31/03/1993 Promises Actual 5000 5000 3000 3016 60% 60% 31/03/1994 Promises Actual 6250 7500 3875 3556 62% 57% 31/03/1995 Promises Actual 7500 7500 4750 4897 63.3% 65% (Rs.in Lacs.) 31/03/1996 Promises Actual 7500 8500 4875 6529 65% 77% 2808 431 3127 483 3624 598 4082 600 4440 785 5586 742 4556 819 7398 1036 235 273 318 253 410 277 396 397 72 Deprecation Profit before Tax (PBT) Profit after Tax(PAT) Gross cash Profit Dividend Rate Equity Share Capital Reserves & Surplus EPS(Rs/Share) Book Value(Rs/Share) 71 125 90 120 110 170 110 237 150 225 170 295 141 283 224 415 80 59 137 148 188 225 201 299 151 22 15% 145 149 23 16% 145 247 45 12.5% 363 258 44 18% 356 338 45 12.5% 363 395 65 18% 362 342 45 12.5% 363 523 73 20% 363 443 427 947 945 970 1126 1113 1354 5.52 40.55 4.07 39.45 3.77 36.09 4.16 36.63 5.18 36.72 6.22 41.10 5.54 4066 8.24 47.27 STOCK MARKET DATA FOR SHARES OF THE COMPANY The following is the movement of the existing equity share of the Company listed and traded on The Stock Exchange Mumbai (BSE). The equity shares of the Company are not traded on Delhi Stock Exchange. Information regarding the Company's share prices at BSE is as given below: Particulars 2002 2003 2004 Jan. 05 Feb. 05 Mar. 05 Apr.05 May 05 June 05 High (Rs) 19.80 43.50 70.40 64.95 70 75.40 68.30 103.00 101.90 High Date 08/07/2002 26/12/2003 29/12/2004 03/01/2005 02/02/2005 07/03/2005 04/04/2005 20/05/2005 02/06/2005 Volume on date of high (no of shares) 10,962 17,915 16,392 11,489 56,785 38,787 7,120 56,380 39,931 Low (Rs) 5.85 8.60 15.25 49.05 60.10 56.40 50.50 65.50 86.65 Low Date 06/02/2002 24/03/2003 23/03/2004 25/01/2005 17/02/2005 29/03/2005 26/04/2005 2/05/2005 1406/2005 Volume on date of Low (no of shares) 150 2,350 1,413 1,390 6,045 4,785 8,663 7,146 45,849 Average Price (Rs.) 12.83 26.05 42.83 57.00 65.05 65.90 59.40 84.25 94.28 Total Volume 2,23,497 10,45,782 28,42,818 1,52,053 3,03,787 3,49,620 1,08,112 5,72,054 3,36,142 Week end price of equity Shares of LPS on the Mumbai Stock Exchange Week ended 24/06/2005 01/07/2005 08/07/2005 15/07/2005 Price (Rs) 84.40 83.10 81.30 82.00 The market price of LPS as on 01/02/2005 immediately after the date on which the resolution of the Board of Directors approving the issue was passed i.e. 31/01/2005 is Rs.67.75. The market price of LPS as on 27/06/2005 immediately after the date of EGM(25/06//2005) was Rs.84.05. REDRESSAL OF INVESTOR GRIEVANCES The investor grievances against the Company will be handled by the Registrars and Transfer Agents in consultation with the secretarial department of the Company. To handle the grievances received, the Company has appointed Shri H.P.S. Chugh Company Secretary as a Compliance Officer. He will supervise redressal of complaints received from the investors at the office of the Company as well as the Registrars to the Issue and ensure timely settlement. The company normally resolves various kinds of investor grievances within a period of 15 days. 73 All grievances related to the issue may be addressed to the Registrar to the issue quoting the application No. (including prefix), Number of preference shares applied for, amount paid on application, date, Bank and branch/ Collection centre where application was submitted . CHANGE IN AUDITORS There has been no change in Auditors of the Company since its inception. CAPITALISATION OF RESERVES OR PROFITS The company has issued 350000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each by way of bonus shares by capitalization of general reserves in the following manner. Date of Bonus Issue 08/11/1982 Ratio 1:1 No of shares issued 3,50,000 Equity shares of Rs 10/- each REVALUATION OF ASSETS The Company has not revalued any of its fixed assets since inception. 74 XVI. OFFERING INFORMATION TERMS OF THE ISSUE The Equity Shares now being offered are subject to the provisions of the Act and the terms and conditions of this draft Letter of Offer, the CAF, the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company, the approvals from the Government of India, FIPB and RBI, if applicable, the provisions of the Act, guidelines issued by SEBI, guidelines, notifications and regulations for issue of capital and for listing of securities issued by Government of India and/or other statutory authorities and bodies from time to time, Listing Agreements entered into by the Company with Stock Exchanges, terms and conditions as stipulated in the allotment advise or letter of allotment or Security Certificate and rules as may be applicable and introduced from time to time, the FEMA and the Letters of Allotment/Equity Shares to be issued. Over and above such terms and conditions, the Equity Shares shall also be subject to applicable laws, guidelines, notifications and regulations relating to issue of capital and listing of securities issued from time to time by SEBI, the Government of India, RBI and or other authorities. RANKING OF EQUITY SHARES The new equity shares proposed to be issued shall rank in all respects pari-passu with existing fully paid up equity shares save and except that the new equity shares shall not rank for dividend, if any, declared or paid by the Company in any period prior to the financial year in which they are allotted and in subsequent financial year, they shall rank for dividend, if any, declared or paid in proportion to the amount paid up thereon. PAYMENT OF DIVIDEND The dividend is paid to all the eligible shareholders in terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 with regard to payment of dividend. The unclaimed dividend if any are transferred to Investor Protection Fund as prescribed under the Companies Act. FACE VALUE The Face Value of equity shares of the company is Rs.10/-. ISSUE PRICE The equity shares of the Rs. 10/- each are being issued at a price of Rs. 50/- per share in the present rights issue. RIGHTS OF EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS The Shareholders are entitled to receive dividend, as and when declared and bonus and rights shares, as and when issued. Further, the rights of the above and other holders of shares are subject to the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 the Memorandum and the Articles of Association of the Company, the terms of this Letter of Offer and other laws as applicable from time to time. MARKET LOT The market lot for the Equity Shares held in the demat mode is one share. In case of physical certificate, the Company would issue one certificate for the equity shares allotted to one person (“Consolidated Certificate”). In respect of consolidated certificate, the Company will, only upon request from the equity shareholder, split & return such consolidated certificate into smaller denomination within 7 days time in conformity with the clause 3 of the Listing Agreement. No fee would be charged by the Company for splitting the consolidated certificate. NOMINATION In terms of Section 109A of the Act, nomination facility is available in case of Equity Shares. The applicant can nominate any person by filling the relevant details in the CAF in the space provided for this purpose. The sole Equity Shareholder or first Equity Shareholder, along with other joint Equity Shareholders (being individual(s) may nominate any person(s) who, in the event of the death of the sole holder or all the joint-holders, as the case may be, shall become entitled to the Equity Shares. Person(s), being a nominee, becoming entitled to the Equity Shares by reason of the death of the original Equity Shareholder(s), shall be entitled to the same rights to 75 which he would be entitled if he/she were the registered holder of the Equity Shares. Where the nominee is a minor, the Equity Shareholder(s) may also make a nomination to appoint, in the prescribed manner, any person to become entitled to the Equity Share(s), in the event of death of the said holder, during the minority of the nominee. A nomination shall stand rescinded upon the sale/disposal of the Equity Share by the person nominating. A buyer will be entitled to make a fresh nomination in the manner prescribed. When two or more persons hold the Equity Share(s), the nominee shall become entitled to receive the shares only on the demise of all the holders. Fresh nominations can be made only in the prescribed form available on request at the Registered Office of the Company located at 46/1 Mile Stone, Hissar Road, Rohtak - 124001, Haryana, India or such other place at such addresses as may be notified by the Company. The applicant can make the nomination by filling in the relevant portion in the CAF. Only one nomination would be applicable for one folio. Hence, in case the shareholder(s) has (have) already registered the nomination with the Company, no further nomination need to be made for Equity Shares to be allotted in this Issue under the same folio. In case the allotment of Equity Shares is in dematerialised form, there is no need to make a separate nomination for the Equity Shares to be allotted in this Issue. Nominations registered with respective Depository Participant of the applicant would prevail. If the applicant requires to change the nomination, they are requested to inform their respective Depository Participant. MINIMUM SUBSCRIPTION iii) If the Company does not receive the minimum subscription of 90% of the issued amount on the date of closure of the issue, or if the subscription level falls below 90% after the closure of issue on account of cheques having been returned unpaid or withdrawal of applications, the Company shall forthwith refund the entire subscription amount received within 42 days from the date of closure of the issue. iv) If there is a delay beyond 8 days after the Company becomes liable to pay the subscription amount (i.e. 42 days after closure of the issue), the Company shall pay interest for the delayed period at rates prescribed under sub-sections (2) and (2A) of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 1956. DISPOSAL OF ODD LOTS The Company has not made any arrangements for the disposal of odd lot Equity Shares arising out of this Issue. The Company will issue certificates of denomination equal to the number of Equity Shares being allotted to the Equity Shareholder. ENTITLEMENT RATIO The Equity Shares are being offered on rights basis to the existing Equity Shareholders of the Company in the ratio of Two Equity Shares for every Three equity shares held as on the Record Date. BASIS OF THE OFFER The Equity Shares are being offered for subscription for cash to those existing Equity Shareholders whose names appear as beneficial owners as per the list to be furnished by the depositories in respect of the Equity Shares held in the electronic form and on the Register of Members of the Company in respect of Equity Shares held in the physical form at the close of business hours on the Record Date. The Company has in consultation with the Designated Stock Exchange fixed the Record Date for determining the shareholders who are entitled to receive this offer for Equity shares on a rights basis. The Equity Shares are being offered for subscription in the ratio of Two Equity Share for every Three Equity Shares held by the Equity Shareholders. The shareholders whose names appear as beneficial owners as per the list furnished by the depositories in respect of the Equity Shares held in electronic form and on the register of members of the Company in respect of the shares held in physical form on [•] at the close of business hours shall be entitled to the equity shares on the Rights basis in the ratio of Two equity share for every Three equity shares held by them. OPTION TO SUBSCRIBE Applicants to the Equity Shares of the Company issued through this Rights Issue shall be allotted the securities in dematerialized (electronic) form at the option of the applicant. Our Company has signed a tripartite agreement with National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and MCS on 26/12/2000 and with Central Depository Services 76 (India) Limited (CDSL) and MCS on 26/12/2000, which enables the Investors to hold and trade in securities in a dematerialised form, instead of holding the securities in the form of physical certificates. RIGHTS ENTITLEMENT As your name appears as beneficial owner in respect of the shares held in the electronic form or appears in the register of members as an equity shareholder of the Company on the Record Date, you are entitled to this Rights Offer. The number of Equity Shares to which you are entitled is shown in Block I of Part A of the enclosed CAF and as shown in part A of the enclosed CAF. FRACTIONAL ENTITLEMENT On applying the rights may lead to fractional entitlement to some of the shareholders. Fractional entitlement(s), if any, shall be ignored. However, shareholders in whose cases fractions are ignored will be given preference of one additional Equity Share subject to availability if they apply for additional Equity shares. JOINT-HOLDERS Where two or more persons are registered as the holders of any Equity Shares, they shall be deemed (so far as the company is concerned) to hold the same as joint-tenants with benefits of survivorship subject to provisions contained in the Articles. OFFER TO NON-RESIDENT EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS/ APPLICANTS Presently 15,820 equity shares aggregating to 0.26% of the present issued capital are held by NRIs/FIIs/OCBs on repatriation basis. Applications received from NRIs and other NR shareholders for allotment of Equity Shares shall be, inter alia, subject to the conditions imposed from time to time by the RBI under the FEMA in the matter of refund of application moneys, allotment of Equity Shares, issue of Letter of Allotment / share certificates, payment of interest, dividends, etc. General permission has been granted to any person resident outside India to apply shares offered on rights basis by an Indian Company in terms of FEMA and the rules and regulations there under. Vide notification dated June 18, 2003, bearing number FEMA 94/2003, RBI has granted general permission to Indian companies to issue rights/bonus shares to existing non-resident shareholders. The existing non-resident shareholders may apply for issue of additional shares and the Company may allot the same subject to the condition that the overall issue of shares to non-residents in the total paid up capital does not exceed the sectoral cap. In other words, non-residents may subscribe for additional shares over and above shares offered on rights basis by the company and renounce the shares offered in full or part thereof in favour of a person named by them. Residents may subscribe for additional shares over and above the shares offered on rights basis by the Company and also renounce the shares offered either in full or part thereof in favour of a person named by them. The Equity Shares issued under the Rights Issue and purchased by NR shall be subject to the same conditions including restrictions in regard to the repatriability as are applicable to the previously held Equity Shares against which Equity Shares under the Rights Issue are issued. However, as per the provisions of AP DIR circular No. 14 dated September 16, 2003 (issued by the RBI), such shareholders who have been allotted the Equity Shares as OCBs would not be permitted to participate in the Rights Issue. Accordingly, shareholders/ applicants who are OCBs and wishing to participate in the Rights Issue would be required to submit approvals in relation thereto from the FIPB and the RBI. The Board of Directors may at its absolute discretion, agree to such terms and conditions as may be stipulated by RBI while approving the allotment of Equity Shares, payment of dividend etc. to the Equity Shareholders who are NR. NOTICES All notices to the Equity Shareholder(s) required to be given by the Company shall be published in one English national daily with wide circulation, one Hindi national daily with wide circulation and/or, will be sent by ordinary post to the registered holders of the Equity Share(s) from time to time. ISSUE OF DUPLICATE EQUITY SHARE CERTIFICATE If any Equity Share Certificate(s) is/are mutilated or defaced or the pages for recording transfers of Equity Shares are fully utilized, the Company against the surrender of such Certificate(s) may replace the same, provided that the same will be replaced as aforesaid only if the Certificate numbers and the Distinctive numbers are legible. 77 If any Equity Share Certificate(s) is/are destroyed, stolen, lost or misplaced, then upon production of proof thereof to the satisfaction of the Company and upon furnishing such indemnity/ surety and/or such other documents as the Company may deem adequate, duplicate Equity Share Certificate(s) shall be issued. PRINTING OF BANK PARTICULARS ON REFUND ORDERS As a matter of precaution against possible fraudulent encashment of refund orders due to loss or misplacement, the particulars of the applicant’s bank account are mandatorily required to be given for printing on refund orders. Bank account particulars will be printed on the refund orders / refund warrants, which can then be deposited only in the account specified. The Company will in no way be responsible if any loss occurs through these instruments falling into improper hands either through forgery or fraud. OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS The Equity Shareholders will be having the following five options: • • • • • Apply for his entitlement in part Apply for his entitlement in part and renounce the other part Renounce his entire entitlement Apply for his entitlement in full Apply for his entitlement in full and apply for additional Equity Shares HOW TO APPLY For Resident Indian Shareholders on Non-Repatriation basis Application should be made only on the enclosed CAF provided by the Company. The enclosed CAF should be completed in all respects, as explained in the instructions indicated in the CAF. Applications will not be accepted by the Lead Managers or by the Registrar to the Issue or by the Company at any offices except in the case of postal applications as per instructions given in the draft Letter of Offer. Payment should be made in cash (not more than Rs.20,000) or by cheque/bank draft/ drawn on any bank (including a co-operative bank) which is situated at and is a member or a sub-member of the bankers clearing house located at the centre where the CAF is submitted and which is participating in the clearing at the time of submission of the application. Outstation cheques/money orders/postal orders will not be accepted and CAFs accompanied by such cheques/money orders/postal orders are liable to be rejected. For Non-Resident Shareholders on Non-Repatriation basis Applications received from the Non-Resident Equity Shareholders for the allotment of Equity Shares shall, inter alia, be subject to the conditions as may be imposed from time to time by the Reserve Bank of India, in the matter of Refund of application moneys, allotment of Equity Shares, issue of Letters of Allotment/ certificates/ payment of dividends etc. For NRIs holding shares on non-repatriation basis, payment may also be made by way of cheque drawn on Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account maintained in Mumbai or Rupee Draft purchased out of NRO Account maintained elsewhere in India but payable at Mumbai. In such cases, the allotment of shares will be on non-repatriation basis. If the payment is made by a draft purchased from an NRO account, an Account Debit Certificate from the bank issuing the draft, confirming that the draft has been issued by debiting the NRO account, should be enclosed with the CAF. In the absence of the above, the application shall be considered incomplete and is liable to be rejected. All cheques/bank drafts accompanying the CAFs should be crossed. A/c Payee Only. and made payable to “LPS - Rights Issue - NR” The CAF duly completed together with the amount payable on application must be deposited with the collecting bank/collection centres indicated on the reverse of the CAF, on or before the close of banking hours on or before the Issue closing date. A separate cheque or bank draft must accompany each CAF. Reference number of CAF should be mentioned on the reverse of the Cheque/Draft. New Demat account shall be opened for holders who have had a change of status from Resident Indian to NRI. The CAF consists of four parts: Part A : Form for accepting the Equity Shares offered and for applying for additional Equity Shares Part B : Form for renunciation Part C : Form for application for renouncees Part D : Form for request for split application forms 78 Acceptance of Offer You may accept the Offer and apply for the Equity Shares offered, either in full or in part by filling Block III of Part A of the enclosed CAF and submit the same along with the application money payable to the bankers to the Issue or any of the branches as mentioned on the reverse of the CAF before the close of the banking hours on or before the Issue Closing Date or such extended time as may be specified by the Board thereof in this regard. Applicants at centers not covered by the branches of collecting banks can send their CAF together with the demand draft, net of demand draft and postal charges, payable at Mumbai to the Registrar to the Issue by registered post. Such applications sent to anyone other than the Registrar to the Issue are liable to be rejected. You may apply for the equity shares offered wholly or in part by filling in the enclosed CAF and submitting the same along with the application money to the Bankers to the Issue or its designated branches on or before the closure of the subscription list. The CAF should be complete in all respects, as explained in the INSTRUCTIONS indicated in the CAF. The CAF should not be detached under any circumstances, otherwise the application(s) will be rejected forthwith. Application for additional equity shares You are also eligible to apply for additional equity shares over and above the number of equity shares offered to you provided you have applied for all the shares offered to you without renouncing them in full or in part. However, the additional equity shares cannot be renounced in full or in part, in favour of any other person(s). If you desire to apply for additional equity shares, you may fill in the number of additional equity shares in Part A of the CAF. The allotment of additional equity shares will be at the sole discretion of the Board on an equitable basis with reference to the number of Equity Shares held by you on the Record Date in consultation with The Designated Stock Exchange. In the case of requests for additional equity shares by Non Residents, the allotment will be subject to the approval of Reserve Bank of India. The Board may reject any application for additional equity shares without assigning any reasons thereof. Renunciation You may renounce all or any of the equity shares, you are entitled to in favour of any individual, limited companies, or statutory corporations / institutions. However renunciation in favour of more than three persons as joint holders, trust or society (unless the same is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or any other applicable trust laws and is authorised under its constitution to hold shares in a company), minors (unless acting through natural or legal guardians), Partnership Firms, or their nominees, or any of them will not be accepted. Any renunciation from Resident(s) to Non- Resident(s) is subject to the renouncer(s)/ renouncee(s) obtaining requisite approval(s) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the said permission must be attached to the CAF. Procedure for renunciation (i) To Renounce in WHOLE If you wish to renounce this offer in whole, please complete PART 'B' of the CAF enclosed with the Letter of Offer for the number of equity shares renounced and deliver the CAF duly signed to the person(s) in whose favour the equity shares are so renounced. All joint holders must sign as per specimen signatures recorded with the Company at the place provided for the purpose and in the same order. The person(s), in whose favour the offer has been renounced (renouncees) should complete and sign PART C of the CAF. In case of joint renouncees, all joint renouncees must sign. (ii) To Renounce in PART If you wish to either accept this offer in part and renounce the balance of this offer the CAF must first be split into the requisite number of forms, by applying to the Registrar to the Issue. Please indicate your requirement of split forms in the space provided for this purpose in PART D of the CAF and return the entire CAF to the Registrar to the Issue so as to reach them latest by the close of business hours on or before the last date for receiving requests for split forms i.e. _____________. If you wish to apply for equity shares jointly with any person(s) who is/are not already joint holder(s) with you, then it would amount to renunciation and the procedure of renunciation as mentioned above shall have to be followed. 79 Even a change in the sequence of the name of joint holders shall amount to renunciation and the procedure as stated above shall have to be followed. Further, this right of renunciation is subject to the express condition that the Board shall be entitled in its absolute and unqualified discretion to reject any such request for allotment of equity shares from renouncee(s) without assigning any reason thereof save where the equity shares have been renounced in favour of a person who is already a member of the Company. [ Please note that: a) Part A of the CAF must not be used by any person(s) other than those in whose favour this offer has been made. If used, this will render the application invalid. b) Only the person to whom this Letter of Offer has been addressed and NOT the renouncees shall be entitled to split forms. Forms once split cannot be resplit. Request for spilt forms: • Request for Split Forms should be addressed to the Registrar to the Issue so as to reach them on or before the last date for receiving of request for split forms by filling in PART D of the CAF. Requests for Split Forms will be entertained only once. • You may exercise any one of the following options with regard to the equity shares offered to you, using the enclosed CAF : Sr. No 1. 2. 3. 4. Options available Action Required Accept whole or part of the equity shares offered to you without renouncing the balance Fill in and sign Part A indicating in Block III of Part A the number of equity shares accepted. If you accept all the equity share offered in Block II of Part A you may apply for additional equity shares. Indicate in Block IV the additional equity shares applied for. Fill in and sign Part B indicating the number of equity shares renounced in Block VII and handover the ENTIRE FORM to the renouncee. The renouncee/ joint renouncee(s) must fill in and sign Part C of CAF. Fill in and sign Part D for the Split Form and send the ENTIRE CAF to the Registrar to the Issue. Renounce all the equity shares offered to you to one person (joint renouncees are deemed as one person) without your applying for any of the equity shares offered to you. Accept a part of your entitle ment and renounce the balance or part of it to one or more Renouncee(s). OR Renounce your entitlement or part of it to one or more persons (joint renouncees are deemed as one person). On receipt of Split Forms : a For the equity shares you are accepting, fill in and sign Part A. For the equity shares you are renouncing fill in and b sign Part B indicating the number of equity shares renounced in Block VII. Each of the renouncees should fill in and sign Part C. Note: If application is made jointly with any other person(s) who is/are not already joint holders or change in the sequence of names of joint holders, it will amount to renunciation and the procedure mentioned in (2) above will have to be followed. For applicants residing at places other than designated Bank Collecting branches. Applicants residing at places other than the cities where the Bank collection centres have been opened should send their completed CAF by registered post/speed post to the Registrars to the Issue, MCS. alongwith demand drafts, net of demand draft and postal charges, payable at New Delhi in favour of “LPS - Rights Issue” crossed “A/c Payee only” so that the same are received on or before closure of the Issue i.e. ___________. The Company will not be liable for any postal delays and applications received through mail after the closure of the Issue are liable to be rejected and returned to the applicants. Applications by mail should not be sent in any other manner except as mentioned below. 80 All application forms duly completed together with cash/cheque/demand draft for the application money must be submitted before the close of the subscription list to the Bankers to the Issue named herein or to any of its branches mentioned on the reverse of the CAF. The CAF alongwith application money must not be sent to the Company or the Lead Manager to the Issue or the Registrar to the Issue except as mentioned above. The applications are required to strictly adhere to these instructions. Failure to do so could result in the application being liable to be rejected by the Company, the Lead Manager and the Registrar not having any liabilities to such applicants. Availability of duplicate CAF In case the original CAF is not received, or is misplaced by the applicant, the Registrar to the Issue will issue a duplicate CAF on the request of the applicant who should furnish the registered folio number/ DP and Client ID number and his/ her full name and address to the Registrar to the Issue. Please note that the request for duplicate CAF should reach the Registrar to the Issue within 15 days from the Issue Opening Date. Please note that those who are making the application in the duplicate form should not utilize the original CAF for any purpose including renunciation, even if it is received/ found subsequently. If the applicant violates any of these requirements, he / she shall face the risk of rejection of both the applications as well as forfeiture of amounts remitted along with the applications. Application on Plain Paper An Equity Shareholder who has neither received the original CAF nor is in a position to obtain the duplicate CAF may make an application to subscribe to the Rights Issue on plain paper, along with a Demand Draft payable at Mumbai which should be drawn in favour of the Company and send the same by registered post directly to the Registrar to the Issue. The application on plain paper, duly signed by the applicants including joint holders, in the same order as per specimen recorded with the Company, must reach the office of the Registrar to the Issue before the Issue Closing Date (i.e. _______) and should contain the following particulars: Name of Issuer, being Lakshmi Precision Screws Limited. Name and address of the Equity Shareholder including joint holders Registered Folio Number/ DP and Client ID no. Number of shares held as on Record Date i.e. (•). Certificate numbers and distinctive numbers, if held in physical form Number of Rights Equity Shares entitled Number of Rights Equity Shares applied for out of entitlement Number of additional Equity Shares applied for, if any Total number of Equity Shares applied for Total amount paid at the rate of Rs. 50/-per Equity Share Particulars of cheque/draft Savings/Current Account Number and name and address of the Bank where the Equity Shareholder will be depositing the refund order Applications for a total value of Rs, 50,000 or more, i.e. where the total number of securities applied for multiplied by the Issue price, is Rs. 50,000 or more the applicant or in the case of application in joint names, each of the applicants, should mention his/her PAN number allotted under the Income-Tax Act, 1961 and also submit a photocopy of the PAN card(s) or a communication from the Income Tax authority indicating allotment of PAN (“PAN Communication”) along with the application for the purpose of verification of the number. Applicants who do not have PAN are required to provide a declaration in Form 60/ Form 61 prescribed under the I.T. Act along with the application. Applications without this photocopy/ PAN Communication/declaration will be considered incomplete and are liable to be rejected. In case of Non-Resident shareholders, NRE/FCNR/NRO Account No., name and address of the bank and branch. Signature of Equity Shareholders to appear in the same sequence and order as they appear in the records of the Company Payment in such cases, should be through a demand draft, net of demand draft and postal charges, payable at Mumbai be drawn in favour of “LPS - Rights Issue” crossed “A/c Payee only”. Please note that those who are making the application on plain paper shall not be entitled to renounce their rights and should not utilize the original CAF for any purpose including renunciation even if it is received subsequently. If the applicant violates any of these requirements, he/she shall face the risk of rejection of both the applications as well as forfeiture of 81 amounts remitted along with the applications. The Company shall refund such application amount to the applicant without any interest thereon. Quoting of PAN/GIR no. in the application forms Where an application is for allotment of securities in response to a rights issue, for a total value of Rs. 50,000/- or more i.e. the total number of securities applied for multiplied by the issue price, is Rs. 50,000/- or more the applicant or in the case of applications in joint names, each of the applicants, should mention his/her permanent account number (PAN) allotted under the Income-Tax Act, 1961 or where the same has not been allotted, the GIR number and the Income-Tax Circle/Ward/District. In case neither the permanent account number nor the GIR number has been allotted, the fact of non-allotment should be mentioned in the application forms. Application forms without this information will be considered incomplete and are liable to be rejected. Note on cash payment (section 269 ss) Having regard to the provisions of Section 269 SS of the Income Tax Act, 1961, subscriptions against applications for securities should not be effected in cash and must be effected only by ‘Account Payee’ cheques or ‘Account Payee’ bank drafts, if the amount payable is Rs. 20,000/- or more. In case payment is effected in contravention of this provision, the application is liable to be rejected. Last date for submission of CAF The last date for receipt of CAF by the Bankers to the Issue together with the amount payable on application is ________. If the relevant CAF together with amount payable there under is not received by the Bankers/Registrar to the Issue on or before the close of banking hours on the aforesaid last date the offer contained in this Letter of Offer shall be deemed to have been declined and the Board shall be at liberty to dispose of the equity shares hereby offered as provided under "Basis of Allotment". Incomplete application CAFs which are not complete or are not accompanied with the application money amount payable are liable to be rejected. MODE OF PAYMENT For Resident Applicants Payment(s) must be made by cheque/demand draft and drawn on any bank (including a co-operative bank) which is situated at and is a member or a sub-member of the Bankers' Clearing House located at the centre where the CAF is submitted. A separate cheque/draft must accompany each CAF. Only one mode of payment should be used. Money orders, postal orders and outstation cheques will not be accepted and applications accompanied by any such instruments will be rejected. Shareholders/Applicants residing at places other than those mentioned in the CAF and applicants who wish to send their applications but not having collection centres should send their application by Registered Post, ONLY to the Registrar to the Issue, MCS, enclosing a demand draft drawn on a clearing Bank and payable at Mumbai ONLY net of bank charges and postal charges, before the closure of the issue. Such cheque/drafts should be payable to "(Name of The Bank)-A/c – LPS - RIGHTS ISSUE". All cheques/ drafts must be crossed 'A/c Payee only’. No receipt will be issued for the application money received. However, the Collection Centre receiving the application will acknowledge receipt of the application by stamping and returning the acknowledgement slip at the bottom of each CAF. The Company is not responsible for any postal delay/ loss in transit on this account. For Non-Resident Applicants/ FIIs Payments by Non-Resident Shareholders will be accepted by Indian Rupee Drafts purchased abroad or cheques/drafts drawn on Non-Resident External Account (NRE Account) or Foreign Currency Non-Resident Account (FCNR Account) maintained anywhere in India but payable at Mumbai or by Telegraphic Transfer in favour of the collecting Bankers by the concerned shareholders. 82 However, in case shares are held on a non-repatriable basis, payment may also be made by cheque /draft drawn on Non-Resident Ordinary Account (NRO A/c.) maintained anywhere in India but payable at Mumbai. Such cheques/drafts should be drawn in favour of " LPS - RIGHTS ISSUE – NRI/FII” payable at Mumbai, India and shall be crossed A/c. Payee Only, Banker’s Certificate regarding source of payment must be submitted with the CAFs wherever necessary. The CAF alongwith cheques/drafts should be deposited with any of the branches of the Bankers to the Issue nominated for this purpose. The certificate of inward remittance, if any, must be sent only to the Registrar to the Issue, MCS, quoting the details of folio no. and the name and address of the branch of the Bankers to the Issue where CAF has been deposited before the closure of the issue. Application will not be accepted by the Lead Manager or by the Company RIGHTS ENTITLEMENT As your name appears in the Register of Members of the Company on the Record Date, you are entitled to this Rights Offer on the basis mentioned above. The number of equity shares to which you are entitled as a Shareholder of the Company is shown in Part A of the CAF. TERMS OF PAYMENT The entire amount of Rs. 50/- per share is payable on application by all shareholders/applicants. FORFEITURE The allotment shall be made only on receipt of full application money as mentioned in “Terms of Payment”. As such there will be no partly paid-up shares emerging from this issue & hence no requirement of any forfeiture. APPLICATION UNDER POWER OF ATTORNEY In case of applications under Power of Attorney or by Limited Companies or Bodies Corporates or Societies registered under the applicable laws, a certified copy of the Power of Attorney or the relevant authority, as the case may be, along with the certified copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association or Bye-laws, as the case may be, must be lodged separately by registered post at the office of the Registrar to the Issue simultaneously with the submission of the CAF, indicating the serial number of the CAF and the name of the bank and the branch office where the application is submitted within 10 days of closure of the offer, failing which the application is liable to be rejected. In case the Power of Attorney is already registered with the Company, then the same need not be furnished again. However, the serial number of the Registration under which the Power of Attorney has been registered with the Company must be mentioned below the signature of the Applicant. BANK DETAILS OF THE APPLICANT The applicant must fill in the relevant column in the CAF giving particulars of Savings Bank/Current Account Number and the name of the Bank with whom such accounts is held, to enable the Registrar to the Issue to print the said details in the Refund Orders, if any, after the name of the payees. Please note that provision of Bank Account details has now been made mandatory and applications not containing such details are liable to be rejected. APPLICATION NUMBER ON THE CHEQUE/DEMAND DRAFT To avoid any misuse of instruments, the applicants are advised to write the application number and name of the first applicant on the reverse of the cheque / demand draft. GENERAL (a) All applications should be made on the printed CAF provided by the Company and should be complete in all respects. Applications which are not complete in all respects or are made otherwise than as herein provided or not accompanied by proper application money in respect thereof will be refunded without interest. (b) Please read the instructions in the enclosed CAF carefully. (c) ALL COMMUNICATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE EQUITY SHARES INCLUDING ANY CHANGE IN YOUR REGISTERED ADDRESS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR TO THE ISSUE. 83 (d) Application Forms must be filled in ENGLISH in BLOCK LETTERS. (e) Signatures should be either in English or Hindi or the languages specified in the Eighth Schedule to the constitution of India. Signatures other than in the aforementioned languages or thumb impressions must be attested by a Notary Public or a Special Executive Magistrate under his/her official seal. (f) In case of Joint Holders, all joint holders must sign the relevant parts of the Application Form in the same order and as per the specimen signatures recorded with the Company. (g) In case of joint applicants, refunds and all payments will be made to the person whose name appears first on the application form and all communications will be addressed to him/her. To prevent any fraudulent encashment of refund orders by third parties, the Sole/First Applicant must indicate Saving / Current Account number and the name of the bank and its branch with whom such account is held in the space provided in the CAF for the purpose so that Refund Orders are printed with these details after the name. Applications without this information are liable to be rejected. (h) The Application Form should be presented to the Bank in its entirety. If any of the Part(s) A,B,C and D of the Application Form(s) is /are detached or separated, such application will forthwith be rejected. (i) All shareholders must submit the CAF along with remittance only to the Bankers to the Issue mentioned elsewhere in this Letter of Offer and not to the Company, the Registrar or the Lead Manager. (j) Any dispute or suit action or proceedings arising out of or in relation to this Letter of Offer or in respect of any matter or thing herein contained and claimed by either party against the other shall be instituted or adjudicated upon or decided solely by the appropriate Court where Registered Office of the Company is situated. (k) The last date for receipt of CAF alongwith the amount payable is _________. However, the Board will have the right to extend the same for such period as it may determine from time to time, but not exceeding 60 days from the date of opening of the subscription list. If the CAF together with the amount payable thereunder is not received by the bankers to the issue on or before the closure of the banking hours on the aforesaid date, or such date as may be extended by the Board, the offer contained in this Letter of Offer shall be deemed to have been declined and the Board shall be at liberty to dispose the Rights hereby offered. For further instructions please read CAF carefully. DEMATERIALISATION As per the provisions of the Depositories Act, 1996, the shares of a body corporate may be held in dematerialized form i.e. not in the form of physical certificates but be fungible and be represented by the statement issued through electronic mode. The equity shares of LPS are traded in the demat segment The Company has entered into a tripartite agreement dated 26/12/2000 with the National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL) and MCS (Registrar and Transfer Agent) for dematerialisation of the equity shares of the Company. The Company has also entered into a tripartite agreement dated 26/12/2000 with the Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL) and MCS for dematerialisation of the equity shares of the Company. The ISIN No. granted to the equity shares of the Company is ISIN INE651C01018 An applicant has the option to seek allotment in physical or demat mode. An applicant who seeks allotment in demat mode must have atleast one Beneficiary Account with any of the Depository Participants (DP) of NSDL or CDSL registered with SEBI, prior to the application. Such applicants must necessarily fill in the details (including the Beneficiary Account Number and Depository Participant’s ID Number) appearing under the head “Request for shares in electronic form” in the CAF. Applicant must indicate in the CAF, the number of shares they wish to receive in electronic form out of the total number of equity shares applied for. In case of partial allotment, shares will first be allotted in electronic form and the balance, if any, will be allotted in physical form. Names in the CAF should be identical to those appearing in the account details in the Depository. In case of joint holders, the name should necessarily be in the same sequence as they appear in the account details in the Depository. No separate application for demat and physical shares is to be made. If such applications are made the application for physical shares will be treated as multiple applications and rejected accordingly. It may be noted that electronic shares can be traded only on the stock exchanges having electronic connectivity with NSDL and CDSL. Non-transferable allotment letters/ refund orders will be directly sent to the applicant by the Registrar to the Issue The applicant is responsible for the correctness of the applicants demographic details given in the share application form vis-à-vis those with his/her DP. Equity shares allotted in demat mode will be credited directly to the respective Beneficiary Account. 84 DISPOSAL OF APPLICATION AND APPLICATION MONEY No receipt will be issued for application money received. However, the Bankers to the Issue receiving the CAF(s) will acknowledge its receipt by stamping and returning the acknowledgement slip at the bottom of each CAF. In the event of shares not being allotted in full, the excess amount paid on application will be refunded to the applicant within six weeks of the date of closure of the issue. The Board reserves its full, unqualified and absolute right to accept or reject any application in whole or in part and in either case without assigning any reason. In case an application is rejected in full, the whole of the application money received will be refunded and where an application is accepted in part the excess money will be refunded after adjusting the money payable for the shares allotted. All refunds will be made within six weeks of the date of closing of the Subscription List. BASIS OF ALLOTMENT In the event of the issue being oversubscribed, the basis of allotment will be made only within the overall size of the Rights Issue, as stated in the Letter of Offer and the Board will proceed to allot the equity shares in consultation with the designated stock exchange in the following order of priority: 1. Full allotment to the Shareholders who have applied for their Rights entitlement, either in full or in part and also the renouncee(s) who have applied for equity shares renounced in their favour either in full or in part (subject to the other provisions contained under the paragraph titled “Renunciation”). 2. Allotment to the shareholders who have applied for additional equity shares provided that they have applied for all the equity shares offered to them, provided there is a surplus after making full allotment under (1) above. The allotment of such additional equity shares will be made as far as possible on the basis of the equity shares held as on the Record Date. 3. Allotment to the renouncees who have applied for all the equity shares renounced in their favour and have applied for additional equity shares, as the Board may in its absolute discretion deem fit, provided there is a surplus after making full allotment (1) and (2) above. 4. Allotment to any other person as the Board may in their absolute discretion deem fit, provided there is a surplus after making full allotment under (1), (2), (3) above. The unsubscribed portion of the equity shares, if any, offered to the shareholders after considering the application for Rights/Renunciation and additional equity shares, as above, shall be disposed off at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company. In case of oversubscription the allotment would be done in a proportionate manner in consultation with the designated Stock Exchange. ALLOTMENTS/REFUNDS A) For applications made by Cheques/Drafts The Company will issue and dispatch letter of allotment/securities certificate and/or letter of regret alongwith the refund orders or credit the allotted securities to the respective beneficiaries account, if any, within a period of six weeks from the date of closure of issue. If such money is not repaid with 8 days from the day the company becomes liable to pay it, the company shall pay that money with interest as stipulated under Section 73 of the Companies Act, 1956. Refunds, if any, will be made alongwith Allotment Letters and /or Regret Letters by refund order / pay order drawn on the Bankers to the Company and will be despatched within 6 weeks from the date of closure of Issue, by Registered Post if the amount of such refund exceeds Rs.1500/-. Such cheque refund order / pay order will be payable at par during their validity period at all centres where the applications are received. In case of joint applications, Refund Orders, if any, will be made out in the First applicant's name and all communication will be addressed to the person whose name appears on the CAF. B) For application by Non-Resident Indians / Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) In case of Non-Resident Indians/FIIs who remit their application money from funds held in NRE/FCNR/NRO Accounts, refund/payment of interest and other disbursements, if any, shall be credited to such account, details of which should be furnished in the column provided for that purpose in the CAF. In case of non-residents who remit 85 their application money through Indian Rupee drafts purchased from abroad, refunds/payments of interest and other disbursements, if any, will be made in US dollars at the exchange rate prevailing at such time, subject to the permission of the RBI. The Company will not be responsible for any loss on account of exchange fluctuations for converting the Indian Rupees amount into US Dollars. INTEREST IN CASE OF DELAY IN ALLOTMENT / DESPATCH The Company agrees that it shall pay interest at the rate of 15% per annum if the allotment has not been made and/or the equity share allotment letters/refund orders have not been despatched and relevant equity shares have not been credited to the beneficiary account of the investors within 30 days from the date of closure of the issue. All the pay orders / refund orders and Letter(s) of Allotment / Share Certificates will be despatched to the first named / sole applicant at his / her own risk. The Refund Orders will be payable at par in India at all the centres where the applications were originally accepted. The instruments will be marked “Account Payee Only” and in the name of the sole/first applicant. Bank charges, if any, for encashing such refund orders / pay orders will be payable by the applicants. DESPATCH OF REFUND ORDERS The Company has given an undertaking that the requisite funds will be made available to the Registrar for complying with the requirement of despatch of refund orders / allotment letters. The Company shall ensure despatch of refund orders of value over Rs.1,500/- by Registered Post only and adequate funds will be made available to the Registrar. UNDERTAKING The Board of Directors of LPS state that: i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) All the complaints in respect of the Rights Issue shall be attended to by the Company expeditiously and satisfactorily. That the Company shall take necessary steps for the purpose of getting the securities listed on the concerned stock exchange within the specified time. That the Company shall apply in advance for the listing of equity shares. That the funds required for despatch of refund orders/ allotment letters/ certificates by registered post shall be made available to the Registrar to the Issue by the Company. That the certificates of the securities/ refund orders to the non-resident Indians shall be despatched within specified time. That no further issue of securities shall be made till the securities offered through this Letter of Offer are listed or till the application money is refunded on account of non-listing, undersubscription etc. UTILISATION OF ISSUE PROCEEDS The Board of Directors declares that: i. The funds received against this Issue will be transferred to a separate Bank Account other than the Bank Account referred to sub-section (3) of Section 73 of the Act. ii. Details of all moneys utilised out of the Issue shall be disclosed under an appropriate separate head in the Balance Sheet of the Company indicating the purpose for which such moneys has been utilised. iii. Details of all such unutilised moneys out of the Issue, if any, shall be disclosed under an appropriate separate head in the Balance Sheet of the Company indicating the form in which such unutilised moneys have been invested. The funds received against this Issue will be kept in a separate Bank Account and the Company will not have any access to such funds unless it satisfies the Designated Stock Exchange with suitable documentary evidence that the minimum subscription of 90% of the Issue has been received by the Company. 86 XVII. OTHER INFORMATION MATERIAL CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS The Contracts referred to in para (A) below (not being contracts entered into in the ordinary course of the business carried on by the Company or entered into more than two years before the date of this Letter of Offer) which are or may be deemed material, have been entered into by the Company. The contracts together with the documents referred to in paragraph (B) below, copies of all of which have been attached to the copy of this Letter of Offer which has been delivered to the Stock Exchange, Mumbai (BSE) may be inspected at the Registered Office of the Company between 11.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. on any working day from the date of this Letter of Offer until the closing of the subscription list. A. MATERIAL DOCUMENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Copy of Memorandum of Understanding dated 14/07/2005 between the Company and Keynote Corporate Services Limited, Manager to the Issue. Copy of Memorandum of Understanding dated 24/05/2005 between the Company and MCS., Registrar to the Issue. Copy of Tri- Partite Agreement dated 26/12/2000 between the Company, MCS and National Securities Depository Limited. Copy of Tri-Partite Agreement dated 26/12/2000 between the Company, MCS and Central Depository Services (India) Limited. Joint Venture Agreement dated 26/06/1997 between LPS and Bossard International AG, Switzerland. B. DOCUMENTS FOR INSPECTION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Copy of Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company. Copy of Letter of Offer dated 31/05/1993 for issue equity shares on rights issue. Copies of Annual reports of LPS for the year 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04.and the Balance sheet and Profit and Loss account for the year ended 31.03.2005 Copy of notice for EGM dated 25/06/2005 and extract of minutes of EGM passing resolution under Sec. 81(1A) of Companies Act, 1956. Copy of resolution dated 31/01//2005 passed by the Board of Directors authorizing the proposed rights issue. Copy of certificate dated 12/07/05 issued by N G Gupta & Co, Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors of the Company in terms of Part II Schedule II of The Companies Act 1956 including capitalisation statement, taxation statement and accounting ratios. Copy of letter dated 12/07/05 received from N G Gupta & Co., Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors of the Company advising the company on the tax benefits available to the company and its shareholders. Copy of letter dated 12/07/05 received from N G Gupta & Co , Chartered Accountants regarding Sources & deployment of funds. Copies of various Undertakings received from the Company. Copy of term loan sanction letter no. DA3(179)/324 dated 16/01/2001 from IDBI. Copy of term loan sanction letter no. DL/3742 dated 05/02/2004 & letter no. DL/1711 dated 28/12/2004 from ICICI Bank. Copy of term loan sanction letter no. CB/AMT-IV/BK/3150 dated 23/12/2003 from State Bank of India. Copy of term loan sanction letter no. CA/04/2612 dated 29/11/2004 from ABN Amro Bank. Copy of letter no. 72/CR/S-1014/05/Vk dt. 31/01/2005 from Canara Bank for renewal & enhancement of fund based and non-fund based working capital limits. Copy of MoA and Annual report for the year ended 31/03/2002, 31/03/2003 and 31/03/2004 of following Companies ¾ Indian Fasteners Limited ¾ Sudhir Automotive Industries (P) Ltd. ¾ Amit Screws Private Ltd. ¾ Hanumat Wires Udyog Private Limited ¾ J.C. Fasteners Limited ¾ LPS Fasteners and Wires Private Limited ¾ LPS-Bossard Pvt. Ltd. ¾ LPS Bossard Information Systems Pvt. Ltd. 87 16. List of pending litigations/disputes against the Company and filed by the Company. 17. Copy of in-principle approval received from BSE and DSE vide their letter nos. _____________ dated __________ , 18. Copy of SEBI observation letter No. ___________ dated ___________. DECLARATION That all the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the guidelines issued by the Government have been complied with and no statement made in Letter of Offer is contrary to the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and rules thereunder. Yours Faithfully By the order of Board of Directors Lakshmi Prescision Screws Limited Sd/Mr. Lalit Kumar Jain (Chairman & Managing Director) Mr. Dinesh Kumar Jain ( Vice Chairman & Managing Director) Mr. Vijay Kumar Jain (Whole Time Director) Mr. Rajesh Jain (Non Executive Director ) Smt. Sushila Devi Jain (Non Executive Director) Mr. Jamshedji Rustomji Desai (Non Executive Independent Director) Mr. Babulal S. Aggarwal (Non Executive Independent Director) Mr. Keshwa Nand Rattan (Non Executive Independent Director) Dr. Dharmendra Bhandari (Non Executive Independent Director - ICICI- Nominee) Mr. Dipak Jain (Non Executive Independent Director) Place: Date: 88