DRAFT PROSPECTUS
EXQUISITE EXPORTS LIMITED
(Incorporated on 4th August 1994 as Sunny Leather and Textiles Exports Private Limited under the Companies Act, 1956. The name was subsequently changed to Exquisite Exports Private Limited on 17th July 1995 and has been converted into Public Limited Company on 21st July 1995 pursuant to the resolution passed under Section 44 of the Companies Act, 1956.)
Regd. Office: 6C, Harleys Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010.Phone: 647 0522 Fax No.6444090.
e-mail : exquisit@md3.vsnl.net.in website: www.exquisiteexports.com
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PUBLIC ISSUE OF 15,90,000 EQUITY SHARES OF Rs.10/- EACH FOR CASH AT PAR AGGREGATING Rs.159.00 LACS |
RISKS IN RELATION TO THE FIRST ISSUE
This being the first issue of the company there has been no formal market for the securities of the Company. The issue price should not be taken to be indicative of the market price of the equity shares after the shares are listed. No assurance can be given regarding active or sustained trading in the shares of the Company nor regarding the price at which the equity shares will be traded after listing.
GENERAL RISKS
Investment in equity and equity related securities involve a degree of risk and investor 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 issue including the risks involved. The securities have not been recommended or approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India nor does the Securities and Exchange Board of India guarantee the accuracy or adequacy of this document.
Attention of the investors is drawn to the statement of risk factors mentioned on page nos.____ of this Prospectus.
ISSUER’S ABSOLUTE RESPONSIBILITY
The issuer, having made all reasonable inquiries, accepts responsibility for, and confirms that this offer document contains all information with regard to the issuer and the Issue, which is material in the context of the Issue, that the information contained in this offer document is true and correct in all material aspects 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.
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Information Technology business in which the company is proposed to engage is witnessing abnormally high valuation presently and possibilities cannot be ruled out that the same may not continue in future. |
LISTING ARRANGEMENTS
The equity shares are proposed to be listed on the stock exchanges at Chennai, Calcutta and Hyderabad.
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LEAD MANAGERS TO THE ISSUE ASHIKA CREDIT CAPITAL LIMITED 408, Taramandal Complex Near Secretariat, Saifabad Hyderabad – 500 004. Tel.:6507802/3; Fax:3542429 Regd. No. with SEBI :INM/000010536 e-mail:ashika@cal2.vsnl.net.in |
REGISTRARS TO THE ISSUE INTEGRATED ENTERPRISES (INDIA) LTD ‘Integrated House’ 46/3 Vijayaraghava Road T.Nagar, Chennai - 600 017. Tel.: 8238891/94/96/97; Fax: 8259914 Regd.No. with SEBI :INR /000000 544 e-mail: sbalu @eshareindia.com |
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Issue Opens On: Earliest Closes On: Latest Closes On: |
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INDEX |
Page No. |
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PARTICULARS |
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Risk Factors & Management Perceptions thereof |
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Highlights |
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PART I |
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General Information |
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Issue Management Team |
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Capital Structure of the Company |
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Terms of the Present Issue |
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Particulars of the Issue |
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Company, Management & Project |
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Outstanding Litigation, Disputes & Defaults |
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Risk Factors & Management Perceptions thereof |
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PART II |
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General Information |
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Financial Information |
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Statutory and Other information |
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Main Provisions of the Articles of Association of the Company |
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Material Contracts and Documents for Inspection |
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PART III |
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Declaration |
DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS
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Articles |
Articles of Association of Exquisite Exports Limited |
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Board |
The Board of Directors of Exquisite Exports Limited |
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Employee |
Employee of Exquisite Exports Limited |
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PAN |
Permanent Account Number |
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EPS |
Earning Per share |
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HRD |
Human Resources Development |
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ISSUE/OFFER |
Public issue of 15,90,000 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each for cash at par aggregating to Rs.159.00 Lacs |
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IT |
Information Technology |
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Memorandum |
Memorandum of Association of Exquisite Exports Limited |
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Exquisite/Company |
Exquisite Exports Limited |
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Project |
As defined under project information |
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RBI |
Reserve Bank Of India |
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ROC |
Registrar of Companies, Tamil Nadu, Chennai |
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SEBI |
Securities and Exchange Board of India |
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STP/STPI |
Software Technology Park of India |
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The Act |
The Companies Act, 1956 |
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USA |
United States of America |
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USD |
United States Dollar |
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CSE |
The Calcutta Stock Exchange Association Ltd. |
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HSE |
The Hyderabad Stock Exchange Ltd. |
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MSE |
The Madras Stock Exchange Ltd. |
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IT Act |
Income Tax Act, 1961 |
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NSDL |
National Securities Depository Limited |
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CDSL |
Central Depository Services Limited |
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Offer Document |
Offer Document/ Prospectus |
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NRI |
Non-Resident Indian |
EXQUISITE EXPORTS LIMITED
(Incorporated on 4th August 1994 as Sunny Leather and Textiles Exports Private Limited under the Companies Act, 1956. The name was subsequently changed to Exquisite Exports Private Limited on 17th July 1995 and has been converted into Public Limited Company on 21st July 1995 pursuant to the resolution passed under Section 44 of the Companies Act, 1956.)
Regd. Office: 6C, Harleys Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010.Phone: 647 0522 Fax No.6444090.
e-mail : exquisit@md3.vsnl.net.in website: www.exquisiteexports.com
RISK FACTORS (RF) & MANAGEMENTS’ PERCEPTIONS (MP), THEREOF
INTERNAL RISK FACTORS
business.
(MP) C Bay Systems India (P) Limited is one of the leading companies in medical transcription field having clients throughout the world. They have entered into an agreement with the company, as they intend to develop adequate infrastructure to meet their growing demands.
(MP) The success of the project depends on two key areas i.e. Manpower management and International business. The Company is already a leather manufacturer and exporter. It has already tied up with Genetic Computer School, Singapore in Nov 1998 for imparting computer training. By virtue of experience gained, the management is confident of running the diversified project successfully.
(MP) The Company has obtained a legal opinion to the effect that the above said case is of a frivolous nature and it may be decided in favour of Mr.S.Aravindan.
out of the total requirement of Rs 84.80 Lacs.
(MP) The computers and accessories are of standard nature and can easily be procured on
ready delivery basis.
EXTERNAL RISK FACTORS
(MP) The high degree of employee turnover would be minimized to a considerable extent through the Company's sound HR and ESOP that lay emphasize on continuous training and development for its personnel.
(MP) Exports, especially software, are identified as major thrust area and incentives are being provided to encourage the industry. Hence the Company does not foresee any adverse policy changes that could be detrimental to the growth of this sector.
(MP) The Company will take appropriate steps to hedge its exposure in foreign currency against variations.
(MP) The Growth Expected in business of Medical Transcription is very high and hence the competition will not affect the business of the company.
NOTE: THE INVESTORS ARE ADVISED TO REFER TO THE PARA ON "BASIS FOR ISSUE
PRICE" BEFORE MAKING AN INVESTMENT IN THIS ISSUE.
HIGHLIGHTS
NOTE:
Investors may note that in case of over subscription, allotment shall be on proportionate basis in consultation with Madras Stock Exchange Association Limited, Chennai.
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Information Technology business in which the company is proposed to engage is witnessing abnormally high valuation presently and possibilities cannot be ruled out that the same may not continue in future. |
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EXQUISITE EXPORTS LIMITED
(Incorporated on 4th August 1994 as Sunny Leather and Textiles Exports Private Limited under the Companies Act, 1956. The name was subsequently changed to Exquisite Exports Private Limited on 17th July 1995 and has been converted into Public Limited Company on 21st July 1995 pursuant to the resolution passed under Section 44 of the Companies Act, 1956.)
Regd. Office: 6C, Harleys Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010.Phone: 647 0522 Fax No.6444090.
e-mail : exquisit@md3.vsnl.net.in website: www.exquisiteexports.com
PUBLIC ISSUE OF 15,90,000 EQUITY SHARES OF Rs.10/- EACH FOR CASH AT PAR AGGREGATING Rs.159.00 LACS.
PART –1
I GENERAL INFORMATION
GOVERNMENT APPROVALS
The company has obtained approval for setting up a 100% export oriented unit from Software Technology Park of India (STP), Chennai. No further approvals from any government authorities/Reserve Bank of India are required by the company to undertake the proposed 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 central government does not undertake any responsibility for the financial soundness of this undertaking or for the correctness of any of the statement made, or opinions expressed in this regard.
AUTHORITY FOR THE PRESENT ISSUE
The present issue is authorised by a special resolution passed under Sec.81 (1A) of the Companies Act,1956 in the general meeting of the shareholders held on 31-01-2000.
DISCLAIMER IN RESPECT OF JURISDICTION
This issue is made in India to persons resident in India. This prospectus does not, however constitute an issue to sell or an invitation to subscribe to shares issued hereby in any other jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make an Issue or invitation to such jurisdiction. Any person into whose possession
this prospectus comes is required to inform himself about and to observe any such restrictions. Any disputes arising out of this issue will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Appropriate Courts in Chennai city only.
DISCLAIMER OF THE STOCK EXCHANGES
The Regional Stock Exchange i.e., the Stock Exchange, Chennai and the Stock Exchanges at Hyderabad and Calcutta have scrutinized this Offer Document for their limited internal purpose of deciding on the matter of granting the listing permission to the Company. The Exchanges do not in any matter –
Warrant, certify or endorse the correctness or completeness of any of the contents of this Prospectus, or
Warrant that the Company ‘s securities will be listed or will continue to be listed on the respective Stock Exchanges, or
Take any responsibility for the financial or other soundness of this Company, its promoters, its management or any scheme or project of the Company.
It should not, for any reason, be deemed or construed that this prospectus has been cleared or approved by the said Stock Exchanges. Every person who desires to apply for or otherwise acquires any securities of the Company may do so pursuant to independent inquiry, investigation and analysis and shall not have any claim against the said Exchanges 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 any other reason whatsoever.
DISCLAIMER CLAUSE
It is to be distinctly understood that submission of offer documents 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 for 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. The Lead Manager, Ashika Credit Capital Limited have certified that the disclosures made in the offer document 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 an 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 offer document, 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, Ashika Credit Capital Limited have furnished to SEBI a Due Diligence Certificate dated 11.05.2000 in accordance with SEBI (Merchant Bankers) Regulations , 1992, which reads as follows :
1. 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 finalization of the draft prospectus pertaining to the said issue.
2. 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 and the contents of the documents mentioned in the Annexure and the other papers furnished by the Company,
WE CONFIRM THAT;
3. We confirm that beside ourselves, all the intermediaries named in the prospectus are registered with SEBI and that till date such registration is valid.
4. We certify that written consent from shareholders has been obtained for inclusion of their securities as part of promoters’ contribution subject to lock- in and securities proposed to form part of promoters’ contribution subject to lock –in, will not be disposed/ sold/transferred by the promoters during the period starting from the date of filing the draft prospectus with the Board till the date of commencement of lock-in period as stated in the draft prospectus.
The filing of this Offer document does not, however, absolve the Company from any liabilities under section 63 or 68 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(s) (Merchant Bankers) any irregularities or lapses in the Offer Document.
GENERAL DISCLAIMER
It should be noted that the Company accepts no responsibility for statements made otherwise than in the prospectus or in the advertisements or any other material issued by or at the instance of the Company and that anyone placing reliance on any other source of information would be doing so at his/her own risk.
FILING
A copy of this prospectus having attached thereto, the documents required to be filed under Section 60 of the Companies Act, 1956 has been delivered for registration to the Registrar of Companies, Tamil Nadu at Chennai. The copy draft prospectus has also been filed with Chennai office of SEBI.
A Copy of the Documents referred to elsewhere in the prospectus has been kept open for public inspection at the Registered Office of the Company.
LISTING
Initial listing applications have been made to the Stock Exchanges at Chennai, Hyderabad and Calcutta for permission to list equity shares and for an official quotation of the equity shares of the Company.
In case the permission to deal in and for official quotation of the shares is not granted by the Stock Exchanges, the issuer shall forthwith repay without interest, all money received from applicants in pursuance of this Offer Document and if such money is not repaid within 8 days after the day from which the Issuer is liable to repay it, the Issuer shall pay interest as prescribed under Section 73(2) of the Act.
FICTITIOUS APPLICATION
Attention of the applicants is specifically drawn to the provisions of subsection (1) of Section 68-A of the Act, which is reproduced below:
"Any person who: –
UTILISATION OF OFFER PROCEEDS
The Board of Directors certify that
MINIMUM SUBSCRIPTION
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 the issue on account of cheques having been returned unpaid or withdrawal of applications, the Company shall forthwith refund the entire subscription amount received. If there is any delay beyond 8 days after the Company becomes liable to pay the amount, the company shall pay interest as per Section 73 of the Act.
ALLOTMENT/REFUNDS
Letters of Allotment/ Share certificates/ Letters of Regret/ Cancelled Stock invests and /or Refund Orders, if any, will be dispatched at the applicant’s sole risk within 10 weeks from the date of closure of the subscription list. The Issuer shall ensure dispatch of refund orders of value up to Rs. 1500/- under Certificate of Posting and refund orders over the value of Rs.1500/- and Allotment Letters/ Share Certificates by Registered Post only to the first named applicant at the applicant’s sole risk. The Issuer as far as possible, will allot the equity shares within 30 days from the closure of the subscription list and shall pay interest at the rate of 24% p.a. (except to applicants applying through stock invest) for delay beyond 30 days, if allotment is not made and refund orders are not dispatched to the investors within 30 days from the closure of the Issue. The Issuer would also make available adequate funds to the Registrars to the Issue for the purpose of dispatch of Allotment letters/Share certificates/ refund orders stated above.
Refund will be made by cheques or pay orders drawn on the bank(s) appointed by the Company as refunded banker. Such instruments will be payable at par at the places where applications are accepted Bank charges, if any, for encashing such cheques or pay orders will be payable by the applicants.
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CREDIT RATING/DEBENTURE TRUSTEE This being an offer of Equity Shares, no credit rating or appointment of the debenture trustee is required |
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UNDERWRITERS TO THE ISSUE Underwriting being optional, the issue will not be underwritten |
ISSUE PROGRAMME
THE SUBSCRIPTION LIST WILL OPEN AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF BANKING HOURS AND WILL CLOSE AT THE CLOSE OF BANKING HOURS ON THE DAYS AS MENTIONED BELOW
Issue Opens On:
Earliest Closes On:
Latest Closes On:
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II ISSUE MANAGEMENT TEAM |
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PRE-ISSUE LEAD MANAGERS TO THE ISSUE Ashika Credit Capital Limited, 408, Taramandal Complex, Near Secretariat, Saifabad, Hyderabad – 500 004. Ph.: 650 7802/3 : Fax – 354 2429 Email: ashika @ Cal.2.vsnl.net.in SEBI Regn. No. INM/000010536 |
BANKERS TO THE COMPANY Indian Overseas Bank, SSI (North) Branch, Kilpauk, Chennai-10Tamilnadu Mercantile Bank Ltd., Aminjikarai, Chennai. Karur Vysya Bank Ltd., T. Nagar, Chennai. IDBI Bank Limited, Greams Road, Chennai |
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POST- ISSUE SMIFS Capital Markets Limited, 2-J, 2nd Floor, Prince Arcade, 22-A, Cathedral Road, Chennai - 600 086. Tel.: (91)(44) – 823 5041 Fax:( 91)(44) – 828 1060 Email: smifscap @ md2.vsnl.net.in SEBI Regn. No.: INM/00000 3932 |
BANKERS TO THE ISSUE |
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COMPANY SECRETARY & COMPLIANCE OFFICER N.GURUMOURTI, 6-c Harleys Road Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010 Phone No.:6444089,6444090 The Investors may contact the aforesaid Compliance Officer in case of any pre issue/post issue related problems. |
REGISTRARS TO THE ISSUE Interegrated Enterprises ((India) Ltd ‘INTEGRATED HOUSE’ 46/3 Vijayaraghava Road, T.Nagar, Chennai – 600 017 Tel.: 8238891/94/96/97 Fax No.: 8259914 e-mail.:sbalu @eshareindia.com SEBI Regn. No.INR/00000 544 |
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LEGAL ADVISOR TO THE ISSUE R.Umasudhan 13/7, Swathi Appartments Jaishankar Street West Mambalam Chennai –600 033 |
Auditors of the COMPANY Ramesh and Ramachandran Chartered Accountants No:10, III Floor, Second Street Subramanya Nagar, Kodambakkam Chennai – 600 024 |
III. CAPITAL STRUCTURE OF THE COMPANY
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SHARE CAPITAL |
NOMINAL VALUE (Rs.) |
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A. Authorised Capital |
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60,00,000 |
Equity Shares of Rs.10 each |
6,00,00,000 |
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B. Issued, subscribed and paid up capital |
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32,71,000 |
Equity Shares of Rs.10 each |
3,27,10,000 |
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c. Present Issue |
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19,90,000 |
Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each |
1,99,00,000 |
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D. Out of the Present Issue |
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4,00,000 |
Equity shares of Rs 10 each for cash at par reserved on firm allotment basis to promoters, their friends, relatives and associates. |
40,00,000 |
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E. Now Offered for subscription in terms of this prospectus |
Equity Shares of Rs.10 each for cash at par |
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15,90,000 |
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1,59,00,000 |
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out of which |
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(i) 20,000 |
Equity Shares of Rs.10/ - each for cash at par reserved for employees on competitive basis |
2,00,000 |
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(ii) 50,000 |
Equity Shares of Rs.10/ each for cash at par reserved for Ashika Credit Capital Limited (Lead Managers) on firm allotment basis |
5,00,000 |
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(iii) 2,00,000 |
Equity shares of Rs 10 each for cash at par reserved for Indian Mutual funds on competitive basis |
20,00,000 |
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F. NET OFFER TO RESIDENT INDIAN PUBLIC |
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13,20,000 |
Equity Shares of Rs.10 each for cash at par |
1,32,00,000 |
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G. PAID UP CAPITAL AFTER THE PRESENT ISSUE |
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52,61,000 |
Equity Shares of Rs.10 each |
5,26,10,000 |
NOTES TO CAPITAL STRUCTURE:
1. The details of Promoters’ shareholding and lock- in period are as follows.
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Sl.No |
Date of allotment |
Date When made fully paid up |
Consideration |
Number of shares |
Face value (Rs.) |
Issue price (Rs.) |
% of post issue paid up capital |
Lock in Period |
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1 |
22.07.94 |
22.07.94 |
Cash |
20 |
10 |
10 |
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NIL |
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2 |
22.06.95 |
22.06.95 |
Cash |
80 |
10 |
10 |
0.002 |
NIL |
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3 |
08.04.96 |
08.04.96 |
Cash |
710000 |
10 |
10 |
13.496 |
NIL |
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4 |
08.04.96 |
08.04.96 |
Cash |
299200 |
10 |
12 |
5.687 |
NIL |
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5 |
10.04.98 |
10.04.98 |
Cash |
1000 |
10 |
12 |
0.019 |
NIL |
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6 |
10.04.98 |
10.04.98 |
Cash |
97000 |
10 |
10 |
1.844 |
NIL |
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7 |
10.04.98 |
10.04.98 |
Cash |
291000 |
10 |
10 |
5.531 |
3 years @ |
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8 |
25.03.99 |
25.03.99 |
Cash |
362700 |
10 |
10 |
6.894 |
3 years @ |
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9 |
11.05.2000 |
11.05.2000 |
Cash |
1510000 |
10 |
10 |
28.702 |
NIL |
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10 |
To be allotted |
Cash |
400000 |
10 |
10 |
7.603 |
3 years @ |
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Total |
3671000 |
69.778 |
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@ Lock-in shall commence from the date of allotment in the proposed public issue.
2. The company was incorporated with an Authorized Capital of Rs.1,00,000 divided into 10,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each. The authorized share capital of the company was increased to Rs 2,00,00,000 divided into 20,00,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each at the Company’s EGM held on_22.6.1995. The Company’s Authorised capital further increased to Rs 6,00,00,000 divided into 60,00,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each at the Company’s EGM held on 31.01.2000.
3. Promoters Contribution and lock-in in respect of Promoters’ whose name figure in the prospectus as promoters in the paragraph on "Promoters and their Background".
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Name of promoter |
Date of allotment/ Date of transfer** |
Date when made fully paid-up |
Consideration |
No: of shares |
Face Value (Rs.) |
Issue Price (Rs.) |
% of post issue paid up capital |
Lock-in period* |
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S.Aravindan |
22.06.1995 |
22.06.1995 |
Cash |
10 |
10 |
10 |
- |
Nil |
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04.10.1998** |
08.04.1996 |
Cash |
50000 |
10 |
10 |
0.950 |
Nil |
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10.04.1998 |
10.04.1998 |
Cash |
97000 |
10 |
10 |
1.844 |
3 years |
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25.08.1999** |
25.03.1999 |
Cash |
241800 |
10 |
10 |
4.596 |
3 years |
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Yet to be allotted |
Yet to be allotted |
Cash |
400000 |
10 |
10 |
7.603 |
3 years |
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Total |
788810 |
14.993 |
* Lock in shall commence from the date of allotment in the proposed public issue
4. A. Particulars of top ten shareholders as on date of filing the prospectus with ROC and 10 days prior to filing with ROC
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Sl.No |
Name of Shareholders |
No. Of shares held 10 days prior to the date of filing with ROC. |
No. of shares held on the date of filing with ROC |
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3 |
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4 |
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7 |
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8 |
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9 |
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10 |
4.B. Particulars of top ten shareholders as on _____________ (i.e., two years prior to the date of filing of prospectus with the ROC)
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Name of the Shareholders |
No. of shares held |
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1 |
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2 |
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3 |
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4 |
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6 |
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7 |
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5. A) The Present shareholding pattern of the promoters group is as under.
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Sl. No: |
Name of the Promoter |
No of Shares |
% Stake in Total pre-issue capital |
% stake in total post-issue capital |
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1 |
S.Aravindan |
388,810 |
11.89 |
7.39 |
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2 |
Josephine |
217,910 |
6.66 |
4.14 |
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3 |
Lakshmi Kannan |
100,000 |
3.06 |
1.90 |
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4 |
Mallika Kannan |
97,000 |
2.96 |
1.84 |
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5 |
Bharath Impex (P) Ltd |
97,000 |
2.96 |
1.84 |
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6 |
J.Chandrasekar |
100,000 |
3.06 |
1.90 |
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7 |
Sudarshan (Minor) Legal Guardian: Josephine |
150000 |
4.59 |
2.85 |
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Total |
1150720 |
35.18 |
21.86 |
The equity shares held by promoters under the lock-in period should not be sold/hypothecated/transferred during the lock-in period commencing from the date of allotment of shares in this issue. However, the inter-se transfer of shares amongst promoters as named in the prospectus can be made subject to the lock-in being applicable to the transferees for the remaining period of lock- in.
5. B) The Current shareholding pattern and post issue shareholding pattern of Exquisite is given below:
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Sl.No. |
Shareholders |
No Of Shares Held |
Pre Issue % Stake In Total |
No. Of Shares Held |
Post Issue % Stake In Total |
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1 |
Promoters Group |
1,150,720 |
35.179 |
15,50,720 |
29.475 |
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2 |
Friends, relatives & associates |
2,120,280 |
64.821 |
21,20,280 |
40.303 |
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3 |
General Public |
NIL |
NIL |
15,90,000 |
30.222 |
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Total |
3271000 |
100.00 |
5261000 |
100.00 |
5. C) Equity shares allotted/ to be allotted representing 20.028% of the post-issue capital of the Company which will be locked-in for three years from the date of allotment in the proposed public issue is as under:
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Name of promoter |
Consideration |
No: of shares |
Face Value (Rs.) |
Issue Price (Rs.) |
% of post issue paid up capital |
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S.Aravindan |
Cash |
738800 |
10 |
10 |
14.043 |
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Bharat Impex (P) Ltd |
Cash |
97000 |
10 |
10 |
1.844 |
|
Josephine |
Cash |
217900 |
10 |
10 |
4.141 |
|
Total |
20.028 |
6. Details of sale / purchase /financing of shares by Promoters / Directors
Mr. S. Aravindan, the promoter has offered to purchase around 60,000 equity shares during the last six months at the rate of Rs.12 per share.
7. Bridge Loans
There are no "Bridge loans" for the proposed project and the cost of the project are being
met from the term loan from Indian Overseas Bank, Chennai, Promoter’s equity and
Internal Accruals.
8. Commitment Of Issue Of Shares In Future
The shareholders of the Company do not hold any warrant, options, convertible loan or any debenture which would entitle them to acquire further shares in the company.
9. There is no buy back or stand by arrangement for the purchase of Equity shares issued through this prospectus by the Promoters, Directors or Merchant Bankers.
10. As per SEBI guidelines, a minimum of 50% of the net offer to the public out of the public issue amount as mentioned in F above is reserved for allotment to individual investors applying for allotment of equity shares equivalent to or less than 10 marketable lots. The remaining 50% of the offer to the public is reserved for individuals applying for more than 10marketable lots and corporate bodies/ institutions etc. Unsubscribed portion in either of these categories shall be added to the other category interchangeably. In the event of over subscription, the process of rounding off to the nearest multiples of 100 shares during allotment may result in the actual allocation being higher than the equity shares being offered. Final allotment may therefore be increased by a maximum of 10% of the net offer to the public. The marketable lots for the issue will be of 100 shares.
11. The subscription by the Promoters/Directors, their friends, relatives and associates for equity shares to be allotted under B above shall be brought in at least one day before the opening of the Public Issue. The Company would furnish a certificate from their Auditor confirming the contribution to the SEBI. The Equity Shares to be allotted under this category shall be for a minimum amount of Rs.25, 000/- in case of individuals and Rs.1, 00,000/- in case of Corporate Bodies.
12. The subscription by the firm allottees for equity shares to be allotted under E (ii) above shall be brought in at least one day before the opening of the public issue. The company would furnish a certificate from their auditor confirming the contribution to SEBI. In case of any short fall in the subscription by the firm allottees, the promoters shall subscribe to the extent of the shortfall and the shares thus subscribed to fill the shortfall are locked in for a period of three years from the date of allotment of shares in the issue.
13. The Company has not re-valued its assets since inception.
14. The Company has allotted 1,05,500 fully paid up shares to NRI on Repatriation basis prior to the issue of this prospectus. Under the existing regulations, the company is not required to obtain prior approval of RBI for allotment of these shares. However the said allotment should be intimated to RBI by filing form ISD (R). The said form will be filed with RBI within the prescribed time period.
15. The Total numbers of shareholders as on 11.05.2000 are ----------.
16. No single applicant can make an application for number of securities, which exceeds the securities offered.
17. The Un-subscribed portion, if any out of the equity shares reserved for allotment to employees and Indian Mutual funds on competitive basis as mentioned under E (i) and (iii) in the Capital structure table above will be added back to the Net offer to the Public under F.
II. TERMS OF THE PRESENT ISSUE
PRINCIPAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE ISSUE
The face value of the Equity Shares is Rs.10 per share. The Equity Shares are being issued in terms of this prospectus, the terms and conditions contained in the Application Form, the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company, the Provisions of the Act, other applicable Acts and the Letters of Allotment/Equity Shares Certificate or other documents and Guidelines issued from time to time by the Government of India and SEBI.
AUTHORITY FOR THE OFFER
The present issue is authorised by a special resolution under Sec.81 (1A) of the Companies Act, 1956 in the general meeting of the shareholders held on 31. 01. 2000.
DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUMENT
Face Value: The face value of the equity shares will be Rs.10/- per share.
Offer Price: The equity shares are being offered at a price of Rs.10/- per share.
TERMS OF PAYMENT
Applications must be for a minimum of 200 Equity Shares and in multiples of 100 Equity Shares thereafter. The amount payable is as under:
|
Category |
Amount on Application (Rs.) |
Amount on Allotment (Rs.) |
Total (Rs.) |
|
Resident Indian Public |
5.00 |
5.00 |
10.00 |
|
Employees/IMFs/Lead Manager |
10.00 |
Nil |
10.00 |
Where an applicant is allotted lesser number of equity shares than the applied for, the excess amount paid on application shall be adjusted towards the amount due on allotment and the balance amount, If any, will be refunded to the applicant. No interest would be payable on application money pending allotment up to 30 days from the date of closure of the issue.
ALLOTMENT MONEY
Failure to pay the amount due on allotment after adjusting the excess application money, if any, made by the applicant, on or before the appointed date for payment thereof will render the allottees liable to pay interest at the rate of 24% per annum or such other lower rate as the Directors may determine on the amount outstanding from the date so appointed for payment thereof to the time of actual payment and will also render the Equity Shares including the amount already paid thereon liable for forfeiture in terms of the Articles.
The sums received in respect of the Public Issue will be kept in separate Bank account(s) and the company will not appropriate the funds unless approval of the Regional Stock Exchange at Chennai is obtained for basis of allotment and no utilization shall be made till listing and trading permission is obtained from each of the Stock Exchanges where listing has been proposed.
FORFEITURE
It is a condition of the issue that non-payment of amount due on allotment will attract interest @ 24% per annum on the allotment money due commencing from the date appointed for payment thereof till date of actual payment. Failure to pay the amount as aforesaid shall render the allotment of equity shares liable to cancellation and the amount paid liable to forfeiture. The Company shall be at liberty to re-issue the equity shares so forfeited to any persons, as it may in its absolute discretion deem fit.
RANKING OF EQUITY SHARES
The Equity shares to be issued shall be subject to the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company and shall rank pari passu with other existing shares in all respects, save and except that they shall rank for dividend, if any, which may be declared, pro-rata for the period from the date the new Equity shares are allotted.
RIGHTS OF MEMBERS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Availability of Application Form and Prospectus
Application Forms together with Memorandum containing salient features of the Prospectus may be obtained from the Registered Office of the Company, Lead Managers, Registrar to the Issue and Bankers to the Issue named herein or from their branches as stated on the reverse of the application form. Any individual desiring to have a full copy of the Prospectus may write to the Registered Office of the Company.
Who can apply
Applications may be made by
Applications in the name of minors, foreign nationals, Trust not registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or any other Trust laws, Partnership firms or their nominees will be treated as invalid.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION:
Application by Resident Indian Public
Applications must be:
A separate application can be made in respect of each scheme of an Indian Mutual Fund registered with SEBI and each such applications will not be treated as multiple applications provided the applications made by the AMC ‘s /Trustees/ the custodians clearly indicate their intention as to each scheme concerned for which application has been made.
Applications by NRI’s/OCBs may be made only on non- repartriable basis. The same will be treated at par with applications made by the members of the Indian Public, subject to relevant regulations. For further instructions, please read the application form carefully.
Instructions for payment: Payments should be made in cash or cheque or demand draft or Stock invest drawn on any Bank (including a Co – operative Bank) which is situated at and is a member or a sub – member of the Banker ‘s clearing house located at the Center (indicated in the application form) where the Application is accepted. A separate cheque / demand draft / Stock invest should accompany each application.
Money orders, Postal Orders, Outstation Cheques or demand drafts, Cheques / drafts drawn on banks not participating in the " clearing " will not be accepted and applications accompanied with such instruments may be rejected.
In case payment is effected in contravention of the conditions mentioned herein, the application money will be refunded and no interest will be paid thereon.
Application by way of Stock invest:
The applicant being an individual or Mutual Fund only has the option to use Stock invests for applying for Equity Shares now offered in terms of this prospectus. Stock invest can be obtained from any Bank issuing such instrument in various denominations by making the necessary applications and depositing the amounts with the respective banks. The applicant using the Stock invest should submit the application form to any of the Bankers to the Issue before closing of the subscription list along with the Stock invest after filling in the appropriate amount.
The applicant may approach the issuing bank for issue of Stock invest of required denomination (s) for payment of application money.
1. The prospective investor, at the time of request for issue of Stock invest to the issuing bank may have to:
2. Banker ‘s lien on the applicant ‘s deposit account will be automatically lifted when:
a) A valid instrument is presented by the controlling branch of the collecting bank.
b) The cancelled Stock invest is surrendered by the applicant or applicant has not received the advise of allotment.
c) On execution of an indemnity bond in favour of the bank after the expiry of the validity period (i.e. 4 months) of the Stock invest.
3. The Stock invest should bear " Account Payee " and " Non – Negotiable " crossing and will be payable only to the account of the issuer Company i.e., EXQUISITE EXPORTS LIMITED. Stock invest should be utilized by the purchaser(s) and the purchaser ‘ s name / name of one of the purchaser ‘s should be invariably indicated as the first applicant in the applicant form. Thus if the signature of the purchaser on the Stock invest and the signature of the first applicant on the application form does not tally, the application would be treated as having been accompanied by a third party Stock invest and is liable for rejection.
4. Stock invests are to be used by the purchaser (s) within 10 days of its issue and for this purpose the last day for the use of the Stock invest for submitting application to the Bankers to the Issue should be indicated on the face of the Stock invest with a notation " To be used before".
5. The Stock invest will be issued to the applicant in blank format after authentication of the date of issue by the designated branch. The Stock invest duly completed should be submitted along with the application form to the Bankers to the Issue.
6. No Refund will be made to those applicants using Stock invest for payment of application money.
7. In case of non – allotment of Equity Shares, the cancelled Stock invest instrument will be returned to the applicant, who will have to approach the issuing bank branch for lifting the lien.
8. A ceiling of Rs. 50,000/- per individual per capital issue has been imposed by the banks for issue of Stock invests and this ceiling will not be applicable to Mutual Funds.
Application with Stock invest not fulfilling the above criteria are liable to be rejected.
The application using Stock invest should submit the Application Form along with the instrument to any of the Bankers to the Issue or their branches mentioned in the Application Form. The Stock invest instruments are payable at par at all the branches mentioned in the Application form. The Stock invest instruments are payable at par at all the branches of the issuing bank and as such outstation Stock invest instruments can also be attached to the Application Form, if the issuing Bank has a branch at the place of submitting the application.
The applicant has to fill in the following particulars
The instrument should thereafter be signed by the applicant. Service charges if any, for issuing Stock invest must be borne by the applicant.
The applicant should not fill in the portion to be filled up by the Registrar to the Issue (Right hand
portion of the instrument). The Registrar to the Issue will fill up the right hand portion of the Stock
invest indicating the equity shares allotted to the applicant and also the amount calculated as follows:
The applicant may approach the bank concerned for obtaining stockinvest and detailed instructions for the same.
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS GIVEN FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INVESTORS AND THE COMPANY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY MODIFICATION OF THE TERMS OF STOCK INVEST OR PRECEDURE THEREOF BY THE ISSUING BANK.
Inquiries relating to Stock invest may be addressed only to the Registrar to the Issue and not to the Issuing Bank. Registrar to the Issue have been authorized by the Company vide a Board Resolution passed on to sign on behalf of the Company for realizing the proceeds of the Stock invest of the successful allottees or to affix non – allotment advice on the instrument or to cancel the Stock invest of the non-allottees. The cancelled instrument shall be sent back by the Registrar to the Investor directly.
DISPOSAL OF APPLICATION MADE BY STOCKINVEST
The procedure for disposal of applications made by cash / cheque/ demand draft will apply mutatis mutandis to stock invest except the following:
The Company reserves the full and unqualified, absolute right to accept or to reject any Application, in whole or part without assigning any reasons, therefor.
UNDERTAKING BY THE ISSUER COMPANY
The issuer company undertakes:
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. JOINT APPLICATIONS
An application may be made in single or joint names (not more than three) as mentioned elsewhere in the prospectus. In case of a Joint application, refund pay order (if any) and dividend / warrants etc., will be made out in favour of the first applicant.
All communications will be addressed to the applicant whose name appears first and will be dispatched to the first applicant’s address stated in the application form.
2. MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS
An applicant should submit only one application (and not more than one) for the total number of equity shares required. Applications may be made in single or joint names (not more than three). Two or more applications, in single and / or in joint names will be deemed to be multiple applications if the sole and / or first applicant is one and the same. The Board reserves the right to reject in its absolute discretion all/any such multiple application.
Separate applications for electronic and physical equity shares by the same applicant shall be considered as multiple applications. In case of applications by Mutual funds, a separate application must be made in respect of each scheme of an Indian Mutual Fund registered with SEBI and that such applications will not be treated as multiple applications provided that the applications made by the Asset Management Company/ Trustees/ Custodian clearly indicate their intention as to the scheme for which the application has been made.
3. APPLICATION UNDER POWER OF ATTORNEY
In case of applications under a Power of Attorney or by limited companies or bodies corporate or societies, the relevant Power of Attorney or the relevant resolution or authority to make the application, as the case may be, together with the certified true copy thereof along with a copy of Memorandum and Articles of Association and / or bye-laws must be attached to the Application form at the time of making the application or lodged for scrutiny separately indicating the serial no. Of the Application Form mentioning the serial number of application form and the name of the Bank Branch where applications has been submitted, with the Registrar to the Issue at their address within 10 days from the closure of the Issue, failing which the Issuer reserves the full, unqualified and absolute right to accept or reject any application in whole or in part and in either case without assigning any reason thereof.
4. DISPOSAL OF APPLICATION FORM AND APPLICATION MONEY
No receipt will be issued for application money. However, the Bankers to the Issue receiving the application will acknowledge the receipt of the application by stamping and returning the detachable acknowledgement slip appended to each application.
The sum in respect of the Issue will be kept in separate Bank accounts and the Company will not have any access to the funds unless approval of the Regional Stock Exchange i.e., The Madras Stock exchange, is obtained for the basis of allotment and listing approval from all the Stock Exchanges where listing is proposed.
The Company reserves the full unqualified and absolute right to accept or reject any application in whole
or part and in either case without assigning any reasons thereof.
5. BANK DETAILS OF THE APPLICANT
Applicants are advised that it is mandatory for them to indicate in the space provided in the application form, details regarding their savings bank/ current account nos. and the name of the branch of the Bank to which they want the proceeds of refund to be credited. Applications not containing such details are liable to be rejected.
6.The applicants should write the application number and the name of the sole/ first applicant on the reverse of the cheque/ demand draft/stock invest.
7. All communications should be addressed to the Registrar to the Issue.
8. Thumb impression or signature in language other than English, Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarathi, Bengali, Kannada, and Telugu must be attested by Magistrate or Notary Public or a Special Executive Magistrate under his Official Seal.
9. Where an application is for allotment of equity shares for a total value of Rs.50000 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 applicants in joint names, each of the applicants should mention his permanent account number 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 should be mentioned. In case where neither the permanent account number nor the GIR Number has been allotted, the fact of non-allotment should be mentioned in the application form. Application Forms without this information will be considered incomplete and liable to be rejected.
10. A separate cheque / stock invest/ bank draft must accompany each application form.
DEPOSITORY OPTION TO INVESTORS
TAX BENEFITS
The Company has been advised by M/s. Ramesh and Ramachandran, Auditors of the Company, vide their letter dated 24.04.2000 that under the current provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and the existing laws for the time being in force, the following benefits, inter alia, will be available to the company and its members.
A. TO THE COMPANY:
B. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY (Resident Indian Members):
UNDER THE INCOME TAX ACT:
II UNDER THE WEALTH TAX ACT 1957
In accordance with the Wealth Tax Act 1957, the value of shares held in the company would be totally free from Wealth Tax .
III UNDER THE GIFT TAX ACT 1958
Effective from 1st October 1998, no gift tax shall be levied on gift of shares of the company.
C. Non-Resident Indian Share Holders
V. PARTICULARS OF THE ISSUE
Objects of the issue
Cost of the Project AND MEANS OF FINANCE
The Company is diversifying into the Information Technology Sector. The Total cost of the diversification plans has been appraised by the Indian Overseas Bank, Regional Office, Madras (Metro), Chennai vide their letter No.: RO/MBD/1/2000-01 Dated 04.04.2000 and the details are as under
COST OF THE PROJECT
(Rs. In Lacs)
|
PARTICULARS |
AMOUNT |
|
Factory/ Office Lease Advance |
7.00 |
|
Computers and Accessories |
84.80 |
|
Licensed Software |
32.45 |
|
Portal Development |
25.00 |
|
Electrical Installations |
25.00 |
|
Office Equipments |
15.00 |
|
Interiors |
60.00 |
|
Technical Know-How Fees |
32.00 |
|
Training Cost 80.00 |
|
|
Less: Income during pre- operative period 21.60 |
58.40 |
|
Statutory Deposits |
1.00 |
|
Preliminary Expenses |
12.03 |
|
Working Capital Finance |
47.32 |
|
Total |
400.00 |
|
MEANS OF FINANCE: |
|
|
Equity Share Capital |
|
|
Promoters and associates |
191.00 |
|
Public Issue 157.00 |
|
|
Employees 2.00 |
159.00 |
|
Term Loan |
50.00 |
|
Total |
400.00 |
APPRAISAL AND TERM LOAN
Indian Overseas Bank has appraised the entire project at Rs.400 Lacs. The purpose of the appraisal is to sanction the term loan of Rs.50.00 lacs and to enable the company to raise the fund of Rs.159.00 Lacs from the public including employees. The Company shall obtain disbursement of the term loan from Indian Overseas Bank, SSI (North) Branch, Chennai atleast one day before the opening of the public issue.
DEPLOYMENT OF FUNDS IN THE PROJECT
Till April 23,2000, the company has invested a total sum of Rs. 111.69 Lacs on the proposed project, which has been fully funded out of the promoters’ and associates Share application money. The expenditure has been certified by M/s. Ramesh and Ramachandran, Statutory Auditors of the Company vide their letter dated 24.04.2000. The entire cost of the project will be deployed in the year 2000-2001.
VI. COMPANY, MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT
HISTORY AND BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
Exquisite Exports Limited was originally incorporated on 4th August 1994 under the Companies Act, 1956 as Private Limited Company, in the name and style of Sunny Leather and Textiles Exports Private Limited. The original signatories to the Memorandum of Association were Josephine and Prakash. The company remained dormant from the date of Incorporation till June, 1995. As Mr. S.Aravindan wanted to implement a leather project, he joined the nascent company. The subscribers to the Memorandum resigned from their directorship immediately after Mr.S.Aravindan joined the Company and are not involving themselves in the day-to-day affairs of the company. The name was subsequently changed to Exquisite Exports Private Limited on 17th July 1995. It became a Public Limited Company on 21st July 1995 and a fresh Certificate of Incorporation was obtained.
The Company is currently engaged in manufacturing and exporting of finished leathers, leather garments and leather products. The Company owns a tannery with land measuring 28,800 Sq.ft. with built-up area of about 12,000Sq.ft. at Nagalkeni, Pallavaram, Chennai. The Company has also taken another tannery on lease nearer to the owned tannery. The total capacity of these tanneries is to produce 36 Lacs Sq.ft of leather. The products are predominantly exported to European Countries and Hongkong.
The Company has entered into training agreement in the month of Nov 1998 with M/s. Genetic Computer School based at Singapore. Under the agreement, the Company offers short term courses such as MS-WINDOWS, JAVA, ORACLE, VISUAL BASIC, WEB DESIGNING, ETC. and also Diploma and Higher Diploma Courses on computer studies. The Diploma and the Higher Diploma courses is moderated by CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO (USA) and THE MANCHESTER METROPOLITON UNIVERSITY (UK). The Company has also entered into another agreement in May 1999 with Genetic Computer School, Singapore for the development and management of their franchise centers in South India. The Company is contemplating to develop this business in the coming years. However no funds are required to be deployed out of the proposed project.
Now the Company proposes to venture into the Information Technology enabled services sector such as Medical Transcription, Portal development and its related activities.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The audited financial results of the Company for the last three years and for the period from 01/04/99 to 31/01/2000 are as follows
(Rs. in lacs)
|
Particulars |
1996-97 |
1997-98 |
1998-99 |
0 1.4.99 to 31.01.2000 |
|
Leather Division |
385.82 |
304.18 |
386.25 |
516.79 |
|
Infotech Division |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Total Income |
385.82 |
304.18 |
386.25 |
516.79 |
|
Expenditure |
360.16 |
275.44 |
349.97 |
476.11 |
|
PBIDT |
25.66 |
28.74 |
36.28 |
40.68 |
|
Interest |
22.63 |
24.95 |
24.15 |
25.17 |
|
Depreciation |
0.87 |
1.07 |
2.56 |
3.98 |
|
PBT |
2.16 |
2.72 |
9.57 |
11.53 |
|
Provision for Tax |
0.28 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Profit after Tax |
1.88 |
2.72 |
9.57 |
11.53 |
|
Share Capital |
100.93 |
100.93 |
176.10 |
176.10 |
|
(Share Application money) |
19.50 |
38.90 |
0.00 |
00.00 |
|
Reserves and Surplus |
14.06 |
16.78 |
26.34 |
37.87 |
|
Earning Per Share (Rs.) |
0.18 |
0.27 |
0.54 |
0.65 |
|
NAV Per Share (Rs.) |
22.74 |
24.17 |
22.29 |
22.72 |
Note: The Company has entered into the training agreement and franchise agreement with M/s Genetic Computer School Singapore in Nov’98 and May’99 respectively. However the company could not earn any income out these activities immediately. However the company has been giving thrust in this area and improvement in the income inflow is expected in the ensuing years.
Notes to the accounts forming part of the balance sheet and profit and loss account for the year ended 31.03.1999
Secured Loans from Small Industries Development Bank of India , Chennai, is against hypothecation of raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods.
One of the Directors of the Company in his personal Capacity as Managing Director has given guarantee for repayment of the above loan.
Out standing for a period exceeding six months: 31/03/99 -- Rs.550763
31/03/98 -- RS.550763
Main objects of the Company
The Main objects of the company, as set out in the Memorandum of Association are as follows
Subsidiary Company
The company does not have any subsidiary company.
Promoters and THEiR BACKGROUND
The Promoter of the company Mr.S.Aravindan is aged 29 years. He has obtained B.Tec specializing in leather and footwear technology and done a course on information Technology awareness from South Fields College, Leicester, U.K in 1991. He has also undergone practical training during the year 1992 at M/s. Clarks International, UK, one of the largest Shoe Manufacturers in the world. He has acquired working knowledge on Web Page Designing, Java and Internet. During the year 1992-95, he worked with Admiral Shoes, Chennai as a manager looking after their overall production facilities. In 1995, he promoted the leather project in Exquisite Exports Limited.
Promoter’s interest in other ventures
|
Name of the Business |
Status |
Investment (Rs in Lacs) |
Nature of the business |
|
|
I |
M/s Exquisite Shoe Limited |
Promoter Director |
0.10 |
Yet to Start operations (incorporated in 1996) |
|
II |
M/s Sri Ranga Agency |
Proprietor |
2.30 |
Distributors of Mobil gas |
|
III |
M/s Dasprakash Tiffins |
Partner (30% share) |
0.30 |
Caterers. Commenced operations only in Nov.’99 |
The promoter has not promoted / associated with any firm or venture other than what has been stated in the offer document.
M/S. SRI RANGA AGENCY
BRIEF HISTORY
Sri Ranga Agency was incorporated in Nov 1998 as a proprietorship firm. It is engaged in the distribution of Mobil LP Gas products and for the period ended 31.03.1999, the turnover was Rs 4.70 Lacs and profit after Tax was Rs 0.12 Lacs.
There is no change of Management of the above ventures since incorporation/ inception. There are no outstanding litigations against these companies/firms/ventures/ promoted by the promoter of Exquisite.
Details about the other directors on the board are as under:
1. Dr. M. Venkatesh, aged 28 years was inducted as a Professional Director of the Company in January 2000. He is a doctor by profession. He completed MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Porur, Chennai in 1995. He was a house surgeon in Chennai Medical College in the General Surgery Department during the year 1995. In 1996, he was Senior House Surgeon in Cardio Thoracic Surgery, Heart and Specialties Foundation, Chennai. He left for UK in 1997 for further studies and work experience. He has passed P.L.A.B. test conducted by General Medical Council, U.K. In April 1999, he passed M.R.C.S. and M.C.Q Part – I & II from Royal College of Surgeons, England. He is at present employed as SHO, Orthopedics in West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St.Edmunds, England. His appointment in professional capacity is mainly to enrich the board in the future project on medical transcription from UK and other European Countries in the near future. As a Doctor, he shall be associated with the company on the ways and means of improving the performance of the company in the area of Medical Transcription.
2. Mr. Prashanth S. Kharche, aged 28 years was also inducted as a Professional Director of the Company in January 2000. An Architect by profession, Mr. Prashanth S. Kharche has designed many projects ever since his completion of his degree in B. Arch with the specialization in town planning from Anna University, Guindy, Chennai in the year 1994. He is associated with Kharche & Associates since 1995, which is engaged in the profession of architecture.
3. Ms. Lakshmi Kannan, aged 25 years, obtained a Master Degree in Economics from Madras University in 1997. She has also completed a course on Business Management from Management Studies Promotion Institute, New Delhi in the year 1996. She is in the process of acquiring her MBA degree with specialization in Sales and Marketing Management from the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi during 2000. She has obtained a diploma in end user computing and management skills during year 1997 from First Computers, Chennai. She joined Exquisite in the year 1997 as Director, looking after overall administration and marketing for the past 3 years. As she has acquired computer skills she is also incharge of marketing of Computer Education and Software Development.
Board of Directors
|
Name & Designation |
Qualification |
Residential Address |
Other Directorships |
|
S. Aravindan Managing Director |
B.Tec., (Leather Technology) |
13, Halls Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010 |
Exquisite Shoe Limited |
|
K. Lakshmi Director |
M.A.,(Econ.) (MBA) |
14, Halls Road, Kilpauk, Chennai –600 010 |
Exquisite Shoe Limited |
|
Prashant S Kharche Director |
B. Arch |
20, Shafi Md. Road, Chennai-600 006 |
NIL |
|
Dr.K. Venkatesh Director |
MBBS,MD, |
40, Samuel Street Walk, Nowton Estate, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PQ. United Kingdom |
NIL |

KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
CHANGES IN KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
There has been no resignation in key managerial personnel over the last one year.
THE PROJECT
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
:EXQUISITE is diversifying by setting up a Medical Transcription facility to transcribe medical data. Medical transcription is a process whereby the medical records including history and physical reports, clinic notes, office notes, operative reports, consultation notes, discharge summaries, letter, psychiatric evaluations, laboratory reports, x-ray reports and pathology reports dictated by doctors are properly documented by means of accurate and swift transcription. It is a process of transferring the information from recorded dictation to hard documentation using computer word processors.
In the USA, many factors make medical transcription a necessity. The first is that the entire health care industry is based on insurance claims processing. The second is that medical practice is bound by a very strict code of ethics and statutes. These legal statutes and procedures are observed diligently since any lacunae can lead to multi-million dollar malpractice suits. Therefore a high level of documentation at every stage of treatment is the only way to prove non-negligence in treatment. The American Medical Association (AMA) has mandatory requirements for documentation on the part of the doctors.
PORTAL:
The Company also intends to float a portal site exclusively for the LEATHER INDUSTRY.
From the inter-organization perspective, Portal facilitates the following business applications:
In electronically facilitated Business-to-consumer transactions customers learn about products through electronic publishing, buy products, and even have information about goods delivered over the network.
From the consumer's perspective, Portal facilitates the following economic transactions:
BUILDING, LOCATION AND SITE
The proposed project on medical transcription will be set up in the heart of Chennai City at No.43, Greams Road, Chennai – 600 006 which is well connected by transport facilities. The building has been taken on lease and its area is about 7000 Sq.ft. The salient features of the Lease agreement are mentioned in the following paras:
K.S.A.Mohammed Hussain, K.S.A.Mehrajunnisa and
K.S.A. Sheik Davood .
11 months period .
Charges : Rs. 7,309.60
From 1.1.2001 rent will be increased to Rs.10/- Sq.ft. (Rupees Ten Only) . After completion of three years from the date of commencement of the Tenancy the increase will be 20% on the existing rent. None of the promoters/directors are interested in this transaction.
Out of this, an amount of Rs 3.34 Lacs had already been paid for the leased property at
No:43, Greams Road, Chennai.
The area is divided on functional basis such as classrooms for theory and computer labs for practical training, individual cabins for trainers, supervisors, editors etc. There is a provision for an in-house pantry also. The unit is centrally air-conditioned and the best lighting arrangements are being provided.
COMPUTERS AND ACCESSORIES
The details of computers and accessories required for the Project are as under:
|
Sl.No |
Description |
Name Of The Supplier |
Quantity |
Rate in Rs. |
Amount |
Expected Date of Delivery |
|
1 |
IBM PC 300 GL SERIES 6288 – 16A INTEL CELERON @ 400 mhz INTEL 810 CHIPSET MOTHER BOARD 128 KB L2 CACHE MEMORY 64 MB SD RAM, 8.4 GB HDD, 1.44 MB FDD, AGP CARD 4 MB, 104 KBD, MOUSE,COLOUR MONITOR AND THREE YEARS COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY |
Accel ICIM Systems and Services Ltd Chennai |
70 |
56102.97 |
3966479.90 |
Delivered |
|
2 |
IBM PC 300 GL SERIES 6288 – 16A INTEL CELERON @ 400 MHz INTEL 810 CHIPSET MOTHER BOARD 128 KB L2 CACHE MEMORY 64 MB SD RAM, 8.4 GB HDD, 1.44 MB FDD, AGP CARD 4 MB, 104 KBD, MOUSE, COLOUR MONITOR AND THREE YEARS COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY |
-do- |
50 |
56102.97 |
2805148.50 |
Yet to be delivered |
|
3 |
IBM NETFINITY 5000 SERVER (8659- 51Y) INTEL PENTIUM III@ 550 Mhz, 512 KB CACHE, UPG TO DUAL PENTIUM III PROC,128 MB SD RAM WITH ECC, 1.44 MB FDD, 9.1 GB SCSI, HDD HOT SWAP, IBM 14" COLOUR MONITOR, PCI/F/W ULT SCSI INTERFACE, 10/100 NIC, 32X CD ROM DRIVE, IBM KEYS KEY BOARD AND MOUSE |
-do- |
1 |
239220 |
241612.60 |
Delivered |
|
4 |
IBM NETFINITY SERVER RAID – 3L ULTRA 2 SCSI ADAPTER |
-do- |
1 |
28500 |
28785.00 |
Delivered |
|
5 |
INTEL EXPRESS 510 T STACKABLE MODULAR SWITCH WITH 24-10/100 MBPS PORTS WITH TWO SLOTS (FX/ GIGA BIT UPGRADABLE) |
-do-
|
3 |
96000 |
288000.00 |
Delivered |
|
6 |
INTEL EXPRESS STACK INTERFACE MODULE FOR STACKINGTHE ABOVE SWITCH |
-do- |
2 |
10320 |
20640.00 |
Delivered |
|
7 |
INTEL EXPRESS MATRIX MODULE FOR STACKING THE ABOVE SWITCH |
-do- |
1 |
64800 |
64800.00 |
Delivered |
|
8 |
INTEL ROUTER WITH ETHERNET/2 SERIAL/ 1 ISDN BRI PORTS WITH IOS IP FEATURE SET |
-do- |
1 |
165600 |
165600.00 |
Delivered |
|
9 |
MALE DTE V35 CABLE |
-do- |
2 |
7200 |
14400.00 |
Delivered |
|
10 |
CAT –5 UTP CABLE |
-do- |
5490 |
28 |
153720.00 |
Delivered |
|
11 |
24 PORT JACK PANEL |
-do- |
6 |
11550 |
69300.00 |
Delivered |
|
12 |
I/O WITH SMB |
-do- |
120 |
644 |
77280.00 |
Delivered |
|
13 |
3FT MOUNTING CORD |
-do- |
120 |
308 |
36960.00 |
Delivered |
|
14 |
7FT MOUNTING CORD |
-do- |
120 |
420 |
50400.00 |
Delivered |
|
15 |
Rack, PVC, EthERnet CArd, SCord.incl.HP(60Nos), Addl.128mb.ram, EthERnet cArd 10nos, SOUNDCArd incl. HP 10 nos. |
-do- |
|
496874.00 |
Yet to be delivered |
|
|
TOTAL |
8480000.00 |
An adhoc payment of Rs 32.21 Lacs has been paid to M/s Accel ICIM Systems and Services Ltd., Chennai towards supply of computers and accessories.
LICENSED SOFTWARE
The details of the licensed software are as under:
|
Sl.No |
Description |
Name of the Supplier |
Quantity |
Rate in Rs. |
Amount |
Expected Date of Delivery |
|
1 |
MS Word 2000 Cup, MOLPA |
Power Centre Private Limited, Chennai. |
120 |
10000 |
1200000 |
Yet to be delivered |
|
2 |
MS Windows 2000 Server 5 Users |
Power Centre Private Limited, Chennai |
1 |
40000 |
40000 |
Yet to be delivered |
|
3 |
MS Windows 2000 Cals MOLPA |
Power Centre Private Limited, Chennai |
120 |
3000 |
360000 |
Yet to be delivered |
|
4 |
Foot Pedal for Medical Transcription with Software |
M/s. Systems Dimensions (P) Ltd., Bangalore |
50 |
1500 |
75000 |
Yet to be delivered |
|
5 |
Medical reference books, dictionary, cd roms and adam software |
M/s. Word Power, Chennai |
Various |
1054626 |
Partly Delivered |
|
|
6 |
Foot pedal for medical transcription with software |
M/s Systems Dimensions (MP) Ltd, Bangalore |
70 |
1500 |
105000 |
Delivered |
|
7 |
MS Office2000, Oracle with Power Builder, Visual Basic each 1 no. |
Power Centre Private Limited, Chennai |
|
410374 |
Yet to be delivered |
|
|
Total |
3245000 |
An amount of Rs 4.23 Lacs was spent so far on the purchase of software.
PORTAL DEVELOPMENT
The Breakup of the cost of development of portal is as follows:
Amount
in Lacs
|
1. WEB STRATEGY CONSULTING: |
|
|
Domain Name Registration and Domain Name setup (DNS) |
5000 |
|
2. CONTENT DEVELOPMENT: |
|
|
a. Home Page/ User registration/ Search facility/ Directory/Listing By Category / Related links/ Contact us Feedback form/ News Flash/ Product and Price Catalogue etc., |
970000 |
|
b. Database Integration |
300000 |
|
3. HOSTING |
|
|
Website Hosting with eBuy Services Approx 150Mb space/annum |
300000 |
|
4. EBUY TM SERVICES: |
|
|
a. Merchant License fees; Commerce Enabling of the Website Customization of website database, Order forms, Smart receipts, Enabling of payment processing and overall order Management. Supply, Installation and configuration Securelink TM software. |
225000 |
|
b. ebuyTM services – Recurring Fees and Bank Charges viz., |
200000 |
|
Processing Credit Card Transactions |
|
|
c. Maintenance Contract – Designing and Updating Banners, |
500000 |
|
Advertisement and other related informations on Portal |
|
|
TOTAL |
2500000 |
The Portals is proposed to be developed and served at the premises of the Infotech Division at Greams Road, Chennai.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
:The Breakup of Electrical items are as follows:
|
S.no |
Description |
Qty |
Total cost |
Suppliers/Contractors |
|
1 |
Generator with Accoustic enclosure |
1 |
596980 |
Puissance de DPK, Banglore |
|
2 |
Online UPS of 15Kva each |
2 |
600000 |
Flipper Clip Power Systems P Ltd, Chennai. |
|
3 |
Airconditioner Equipment - 48.4 Tonnes |
9 |
637730 |
Trac Fujico Air Systems Ltd, Bangalore. |
|
4 |
Electrical Fittings |
Lump sum |
124106 |
Krystal Lights, Chennai |
|
5 |
Electrical installation and Wiring |
Lump sum |
505000 |
Geetha Electricals, Chennai |
|
6 |
Lighting |
- |
6184 |
|
|
7 |
Cabling from Generator to Main board
|
- |
30000 |
Geetha Electricals, Chennai |
|
TOTAL |
2500000 |
The Company have already received electrical items/equipments worth of Rs. 13.65 Lakhs out
of the above and paid an amount towards advance/cost of Rs.8.28 Lakhs.
OFFICE EQUIPMENTS:
The Breakup of the office equipments are as follows
|
S.No |
Description |
Total Cost |
Supplier |
|
1 |
Security System |
100000 |
Texonic Instruement |
|
2 |
Photo Copier and Fax |
160000 |
Canova Electronics |
|
3 |
Telephone Equipments including installations |
125800 |
Enkay Telecommunications India Ltd |
|
4 |
Pantry Equipment |
65220 |
- |
|
5 |
Presentation Sets |
88980 |
|
|
6 |
Printer – 2nos. |
50000 |
|
|
7 |
Office Computers-15nos. |
750000 |
Accel ICIM Systems and Services Ltd. |
|
8 |
Overhead Projector |
25000 |
|
|
9 |
Scanner |
18000 |
|
|
10 |
Water Cooler |
27000 |
Blue Star Ltd. |
|
11 |
UPS for office computer-15nos |
90000 |
Flipper Clipp Power Systems P. Ltd. |
|
Total |
1500000 |
The Company have already received office equipments worth of Rs.2.50 Lakhs out of the above
and paid an advance/cost of Rs.0.85 Lakhs.
INTERIORS:
The Breakup of interiors of office premises are as under:
|
Sl.no |
Description |
Total cost |
Suppliers/Contractors |
|
1 |
Name Board |
19500 |
Sri Raghavendra Enterprises, Chennai |
|
2 |
Shutter |
7950 |
Ganpat Industries, Chennai |
|
3 |
Flooring |
209950 |
Devi Desigenrs & Decorators/Smart Sanitary Stores P. Ltd., Chennai |
|
4 |
Pin-up boards |
11200 |
Sonali Chairs & Interiors, Chennai. |
|
5 |
Plumbing |
10200 |
Perfect Enterprises, Chennai |
|
6 |
Venitian Blinds |
60108 |
Sudha Blinds, Chennai |
|
7 |
Sanitary Wares |
12642 |
Smart Sanitary Stores P. Ltd, Chennai |
|
8 |
Marbles |
4512 |
Supreme Marbles & Granites Company, Chennai |
|
9 |
Civil Work |
146193 |
Kumar, Chennai |
|
10 |
Furniture (Chairs) |
518850 |
Sri Jayakumar Furniture Mart/Harish Enterprises, Chennai |
|
11 |
Ducting for A/c Plant |
862270 |
Trac Fujico Air Systems Ltd, Bangalore. |
|
12 |
Partition, tables, computer work stations,conference rooms, cupboards, shelves,library racks, pantry, pop false ceiling and other works |
4136625 |
Progresssive Design, & Décor, Bangalore |
|
TOTAL |
6000000 |
The Company have already received office equipments worth of Rs.50.00 Lakhs out of the above
and paid an amount towards advance/cost of Rs.46.91 Lakhs.
Technical Know – how
The entire technical know-how will be provided by M/s CBay Systems India (MP) Ltd. (CBAY) an affiliate of M/s. CBay Systems, USA. CBAY is one of the leading companies in India in the field of Medical Transcription employing about 700 medical transcriptionists. CBAY will also procure the contract on behalf of EXQUISITE not only through its affiliation with CBAY Systems, USA but also from outside. Initially an order for about 80000 lines will be placed with EXQUISITE on commencement of the project. An intensive training on all aspects will be provided by them for a period of four months. This will involve every stage of the operation from recruitment, training, hardware and software setup, to trials and to commercial production. Some of their specific responsibilities would be:
The preliminary transcription will be done on dead files to ensure effective results during commercial production. The infra-structural hardware and software are configured according to the specifications of M/s CBay Systems.
The fee payable for the above technical Know-how is Rs.16, 00,000/-(Rupees sixteen Lacs only). The Company has already paid Rs. 6,00,000 (Rupees Six Lacs only). The balance amount of Rs 10 Lacs will be paid in four equal monthly installments commencing from June 2000. A similar fee of Rs.16, 00,000/- will be payable for the training of another batch consisting of a maximum of 60 students. The Company will enter into an agreement on similar lines as above after the successful launch of its first batch.
TRAINING COST
|
Sl.No |
Details |
No: of employees |
Salary per month |
Total Amount |
|
1 |
Transcriptionist |
240 |
4500 |
6480000 |
|
2 |
Proof Readers |
24 |
5000 |
720000 |
|
3 |
Supervisor (Editor) |
16 |
5000 |
480000 |
|
4 |
Rent |
55664 |
333984 |
|
|
Total |
8013984 |
|||
|
Rounded off to |
8000000 |
|||
Less
: Data processing income estimated at single shift basis at annualCapacity of 2400 MB – estimated income – Rs 54.00 Lacs
Profit @ 40% on the above - Rs.2160000
Net Expenditure on training - Rs. 5840000
STATUTORY DEPOSITS
|
Sl.No |
Particulars |
Amount in Rs |
|
1 |
Electricity Deposit |
25000 |
|
2 |
Telephone Deposit |
30000 |
|
3 |
Payment to STPI |
45000 |
|
Total |
100000 |
PRELIMNARY EXPENSES
Rs.In Lacs
|
Sl.No |
Particulars |
Amount |
|
1 |
Merchant Bankers Fees |
3.60 |
|
2 |
Registrar Fees |
0.65 |
|
3 |
ROC Expenses |
1.20 |
|
4 |
Project Appraisal and Processing fees |
3.09 |
|
5 |
Listing Expenses |
0.75 |
|
6 |
Advertisement, Printing and Stationery |
2.74 |
|
Total |
12.03 |
WORKING CAPITAL FINANCE
|
Sl.No |
Particulars |
Amount in Rs Lacs |
|
1 |
Pre-paid expenses |
16.14 |
|
2 |
Receivables – 15 days |
31.18 |
|
Total |
47.32 |
|
|
Margin for working capital @ 100% |
47.32 |
THE PROCESS
The process of Medical Transcription begins with receiving dictation by tape, digital system or voice data file. With the advent of computers with voice recording technologies (voice files) such data could be recorded in a central computer hub and the voice files are converted into digital signals and transferred to the service centers in the U.S. using dial up access modems. These service centers with the help of Internet and international leased lines send the recorded data to their client across the world to transcribe the data. The transcribing company connects to this server through a high-speed data link like the Internet or ISDN link of 64 kbps or above and download any fresh dictations left by customer organisations/doctors. The transcriber company can start to immediately retrieve messages and transcribe them. Using earphones and a foot pedal for start-stop control, transcriptionists are able to hear and control the speed of the audio messages. These messages can be transcribed with the help of a suitable word processing program/application. A variety of word processing programs may be used as different forms of transcription/ messages may require specific features. An out located medical transcription centers then sends back these transcribed messages to the hub of medical transcription network from where it is routed to the concerned doctor/hospital.
Most of the word processing programs using medical transcription process typically are accompanied by libraries/dictionaries of medical terminology. These libraries may also be categorised based on various disciplines. Several dictionaries are necessary: Medical definitions, medications, and medical terms by specialty, laboratory terms, surgical terms and abbreviations. Specialised word lists are also helpful, and journals and computer networking are helpful for current information about new medications and terms. Transcription is done more efficiently with the use of a medical spellchecker and an abbreviation system such as PRD or Smartype, etc.
To sum up, Medical transcription is a process to get voice data, transcribe it, edit it and deliver, in the hospital specific format within a contracted turnaround time of 6,12,24 and 28 hour cycle, bill the customer and the cycle goes on.
RAW MATERIALS
As the proposed business of the company is mainly to provide services to its clients through electronic media, there is no raw material for the project.
UTILITIES
POWER
The proposed project on Medical transcription requires only a low-tension power supply with a connected power load of 75HP. The building taken on lease has adequate power supply with a connected power load of 139 HP to carry on the proposed project on medical transcription. As a stand by measure, the company shall acquire a Kirloskar Water cooled Diesel engine Generator Set of 125 KVA Capacity.
WATER
The water requirement is only for the normal office function and adequate water supply is available in the building.
EFFLUENT TREATMENT
The company’s operations do not generate any effluent. The company is exempted from seeking a clearance from the Pollution Control Board as it is classified under non-polluting industry.
HUMAN RESOURCES
This operation requires a HR cum Operations Manager. In addition the following staff are required:
|
PARTICULARS |
NUMBER REQUIRED |
|
Transcriptionist |
240 |
|
Proof Readers |
24 |
|
Supervisors |
16 |
|
Chief Managers |
4 |
|
Personnel Manager |
2 |
|
Medical Officer |
8 |
|
English Lecturer |
4 |
|
TOTAL |
298 |
The company does not foresee any difficulty in identifying and recruiting the required personnel as the project is proposed to be set up in Chennai where the potential of trained professionals exists.
MARKET
Medical transcription industry is an established and mature industry in the USA and the market will be of around Rs 11,000 crores in the year 2008. In fact, in the USA there are numerous companies, which specialize in MT, and they undertake transcription contracts for whole hospitals. The Bureau of Labour Statistics of the Department of Commerce, USA, estimates that this industry employs about 300,000 transcriptionists and has projected a growth of 8% per annum for labour demand.
India today accounts for only 20,000 minutes of dictation being processed in a day, while the requirement could easily be 3,50,000 minutes. In a couple of years, there will be more than 5,000 companies involved in medical transcription.
The NASSCOM recent study on medical transcription reveals that there are nearly 3,800 software professionals are employed in the medical transcription industry earning a revenue of Rs.140 Crores in 1998 and it projects an employment of nearly 1,60,000 software professionals.
The market for medical transcription in India will be of growing importance for the country in terms of foreign exchange earnings. There are nearly 100 companies in India engaged in this critical segment of information technology employing nearly 25,000 people. The demand is on the rise and fortunes can be made mainly because of the turnaround time, which is as low as 2 hours, low wage levels and abundant availability of English speaking unemployed graduates. With these advantages combined with the growing trend in the industry, the company expects to successfully establish the project.
In portals, the company is in the process of developing a portal containing all the technical and informative details of the leather industry. Leather industry is one of the highest foreign exchange earners in India. However the flow of information regarding the availability of leather and its products, the price range, the names of the players, their respective capacities, etc are not readily available. By developing this portal the company expects to fill the gap, which is expected to bring in the players closer. Hence the development of this portal is expected to generate sufficient interest in the leather market resulting in income generation by way of transaction fee, advertisement revenue etc.
MARKETING ARRANGEMENT AND PRICES
The company has already entered into an agreement with CBay systems (India) Private limited for supply of technical know-how and also procuring the transcription orders for the company. CBay is an affiliate of CBay systems Ltd. USA, who are already established in the Medical transcription business. Further CBay India has also clients the world over for the transcription and hence the company need not depend on CBay systems USA alone.
M/s C-Bay Systems have already placed an order for 80,000 lines per day for three years with an option of extending it for a further period of three years @ US$ 0.05 per line. They are keen on further enhancing their orders.
SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION(as per Appraisal Report)
|
Particulars |
Commencement |
Completion |
Status |
|
Building on Lease |
------ |
------ |
Completed |
|
Interiors Decoration and Furniture & Fixtures |
------ |
------ |
Completed |
|
Appointment of Software Professionals |
April 2000 |
May 2000 |
|
|
Computer & Accessories |
April 2000 |
May 2000 |
|
|
MT Training |
May 2000 |
October 2000 |
|
|
Development of Portal |
March 2000 |
June 2000 |
|
|
Commercial Operation |
November 2000 |
Amount Already Spent On the Project
A sum of Rs 111.69 lacs has been incurred towards the cost of the existing and proposed project as on April 23, 2000. A detailed schedule of resources and deployment of funds as per the certificate dated April 24, 2000 of Ramesh and Ramachandran, Chartered Accountants, Chennai, Statutory Auditors of the Company are as follows:
The details of deployment is as follows:
Amount In Rs
|
Computers and Accessories |
3221000 |
|
Licensed Software |
422552 |
|
Portal Development |
626881 |
|
Electrical Installation |
828138 |
|
Office Equipment |
85000 |
|
Interiors |
4691302 |
|
Technical Knowhow Fees |
600000 |
|
Training Cost |
19650 |
|
Statutory Deposits |
77000 |
|
Preliminary Expenses |
597100 |
|
Total |
11168623 |
Sources of funds
|
Share Application Money |
11168623 |
|
Total |
11168623 |
The management of the company shall deploy the funds, which are available pending its utilization in the proposed project, in the Fixed Deposit Account / Inter Corporate Deposits to earn returns out of it.
INDIAN IT ENABLED SERVICES INDUSTRY – SWOT ANALYSIS
SWOT ANALYSIS
A strategic review of the Indian IT enabled services industry through SWOT Analysis depicts:
STRENGTHS:
WEAKNESS:
OPPORTUNITIES:
THREATS:
EXQUISITE EXPORTS LIMITED – SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESS
OPPORTUNITIES
THREATS
PROFITABILITY PROJECTIONS
A forecast of operations and estimated profit for the financial year ended March 31 2001 along with the major assumptions as estimated by Exquisite is set out below.
The estimates have been certified by the statutory Auditors of the company vide their letter dated April 24, 2000 to be arithmetically correct and inaccordance with the major assumptions
(Rs. in Lacs)
|
Particulars |
Amount |
|
Sales |
|
|
Leather Division |
814.44 |
|
Infotech Division |
374.11 |
|
Total Income |
1188.55 |
|
Direct Expenses |
808.25 |
|
Selling,General & Admn.Exp. |
99.60 |
|
Total Expenditure |
907.85 |
|
Profit before Interest, Depreciation and Tax |
280.70 |
|
Interest |
42.93 |
|
Depreciation & Written Off Exp. |
54.20 |
|
Profit before Tax |
183.57 |
|
Provision for Tax |
0.00 |
|
Profit after Tax |
183.57 |
|
EPS (Rs. per Share) |
3.49 |
MAJOR ASSUMPTIONS:
BASIS FOR ISSUE PRICE
QUALITATIVE FACTORS
Since the Company is coming out with an Initial Public Offer at par value of Rs 10/-, the quantitative factors such as EPS, P/E Earning ratio, Average return on net worth and Net Asset Value have not been provided. Moreover the ratios cannot be given for the previous year as it is related to the existing business of leather and it may not reflect the true picture of the proposed activity of IT Enabled services, which is scheduled to commence from the month of May 2000.
DETAILS OF ISSUES DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS BY THE COMPANY AND OTHER COMPANIES UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT
No issues have been made by the Company and other companies under the same management during the last three years.
STOCK MARKET DATA
As the shares of the Company are yet to be listed on the Stock Exchanges, no quotation for the market price of its shares is available.
Companies under the same management U/s 370 (1B) of the COMPANIES ACT, 1956.
There are no listed companies under the same management within the meaning of Sec.370 (1B) of the Act.
LITIGATION/ DISPUTES/ DEFAULTS
There are no pending litigations in which the promoters of the Company are involved except Mr.S.Aravindan, Managing Director of Exquisite Exports Limited who purchased land and building from one Mr.(Late) Ahmed Basha in the year 1994. Subsequently, the said property was sold to Exquisite Exports Limited. Mr.Ahmed Basha, had expired in the year 1996. Subsequent to the demise of Mr.Ahmed Basha his legal heirs have filed Civil Suit bearing No: 306/99 against Mr.S.Aravindan for the return of the property. EXQUISITE is not a party to the proceedings. As the said is frivolous in nature, experts are of the opinion that Mr.S.Aravindan will win the case.
There are no overdues, defaults to the Financial Institutions/ Banks, Re-schedulement of Loans to Banks/FI’s by the Company. There are no pending offences of non payment of statutory dues by the promoters of the company and the other companies promoted by the promoters.
There are no cases of litigation pending against the company or against any other company whose outcome could have a materially adverse effect on the position of the Company.
There are no pending litigations against the other Directors in their personal capacities and also involving violation of statutory regulations of criminal offences.
There are no pending proceedings initiated for economic offences against the Directors, Promoter, Companies and firms promoted by the promoters.
There are no outstanding litigations, disputes pertaining to the matters likely to affect the operations and financials of the company including disputed tax liability, prosecution under any enactment in respect of Schedule XIII of the Companies Act, 1956.
There are no litigations outstanding against the Promoters/Directors in their personal capacity. The Company, its promoters and other companies with which promoters are associated have neither suspended by SEBI nor any disciplinary action has been taken by SEBI. There are no prosecution launched by Income Tax authorities and no liability compounded by the Promoters/ Company/Companies/Ventures with which the Promoters are associated is subsisting. None of the Promoters/Directors/ Promoter Companies have violated the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
There are no cases of pending litigations/defaults in respect of the firms/ Companies with which the Promoters are associated in the past but are no longer associated.
The following are the details of Promoters/ Directors who were signatories to Memorandum of Association of other Companies:
|
Name of the Director |
Name of the Company |
|
S.Aravindan |
Exquisite Shoe Limited |
None of the promoters have resigned as Directors from any companies during the last three years.
DEFAULTS
The promoters or their group companies/firms/directors have not defaulted in meeting any statutory dues, bank/ institutional dues or dues towards holders of instruments like debentures, fixed deposits etc.
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS
In the opinion of the Directors of the Company, there are no circumstances that have arisen since the date of the last financial statement disclosed in the offer document, that materially that of adversely affect or likely to affect the performance or the profitability of the Company, or value of its assets, or its ability to pay its liabilities within the next twelve months.
All known and identified liabilities have been acknowledged an accounted for and necessary disclosures made in this offer document.
ADVERSE EVENTS WITHIN ONE YEAR PRIOR TO FILING THE OFFER DOCUMENT
There have been no adverse events affecting the operations of the Company occurring within one year prior to the date of filing this Offer Document with the Registrar of the Companies.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE
COMPANY
1. Comparison of Income & Expenditure:
|
Particulars |
1996-97 |
1997-98 |
1998-99 |
0 1.4.99 to 31.01.2000 |
|
Leather Division |
385.82 |
304.18 |
386.25 |
516.79 |
|
Infotech Division |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Total Income |
385.82 |
304.18 |
386.25 |
516.79 |
|
Expenditure |
360.16 |
275.44 |
349.97 |
476.11 |
|
PBIDT |
25.66 |
28.74 |
36.28 |
40.68 |
|
Interest |
22.63 |
24.95 |
24.15 |
25.17 |
|
Depreciation |
0.87 |
1.07 |
2.56 |
3.98 |
|
PBT |
2.16 |
2.72 |
9.57 |
11.53 |
|
Provision for Tax |
0.28 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Profit after Tax |
1.88 |
2.72 |
9.57 |
11.53 |
|
Share Capital |
100.93 |
100.93 |
176.10 |
176.10 |
|
(Share Application money) |
19.50 |
38.90 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Reserves and Surplus |
14.06 |
16.78 |
26.34 |
37.87 |
|
Earning Per Share (Rs.) |
0.18 |
0.27 |
0.54 |
0.65 |
|
NAV Per Share (Rs.) |
22.74 |
24.17 |
22.29 |
22.72 |
During the financial year 1998-99, the turnover increased by 27% to Rs 386.25 Lacs as compared to
Rs 304.17 Lacs during the year 1997-98. Profit after tax registered a growth of around 251% for the year
1998-99 compared to the year of 1997-98
Usual or infrequent events or transactions: There are no unusual or infrequent events or transactions since incorporation.
Significant economic changes that may materially affect or are likely to affect income from continuing operations: The Government of India has identified Software Industry as a thrust area and incentives are being provided to encourage the Industry. Hence, the Company does not foresee any adverse policy changes that could be detrimental to he growth of this Industry.
Known trends or uncertainties that have had or expected to have a material adverse impact on sales, revenue or income from continuing operations.
The software Industry is prone to high level of technological obsolescence and rapid technological changes. Exquisite has developed inherent skills to keep pace with these changes, and be in the forefront of technological evolution.
The total turnover in the Industry :
The CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate) for the Indian Software Industry in the last five years 1993-98 has been 54% (Source: NASSCOM). Despite these high growth rates, India’s share in world software market is very low. Given the fact that India continues to enjoy benefit over other countries in having the second largest pool of English speaking scientific manpower with a comparative price advantage, these growth rates are expected to be sustainable.
NASSCOM estimates that the revenues of software industry for fiscal 2000 would be Rs.25700 crores (US$ 5.9 Billion), out of which exports would be Rs 17,500 crores (US$ 4 Billion) representing a growth of over 50% over fiscal 1999 estimates. The growth rates are expected to be sustained in fiscal 2001, with total revenues estimated at Rs 40,000 crores with Rs 26,500 crores being software exports.
The extent to which business is seasonal :
The business is not seasonal and is not dependent on any Raw material having seasonal availability.
Impact of change in major Inputs and Output on Profitability/ business:
As the output of the business is not production based, any variation in the output will not have any substantial impact on profitability.
Any significant dependence on a single or few suppliers or customers:
The Company does not depend on any single or few suppliers or customers.
Competitive Conditions:
The Company’s competitors include local software companies in the related market segment. Exquisite plans to face competition by providing cost effective and timely solutions, meeting customer expectations by maintaining high quality standards.
RISK FACTORS AND MANAGEMENTS' PERCEPTION, THEREOF:
INTERNAL RISK FACTORS
business.
(MP) C Bay Systems India (P) Limited is one of the leading companies in medical transcription field having clients throughout the world. They have entered into an agreement with the company, as they intend to develop adequate infrastructure to meet their growing demands.
(MP) The success of the project depends on two key areas i.e. Manpower management and International business. The Company is already a leather manufacturer and exporter. It has already tied up with Genetic Computer School, Singapore in Nov 1998 for imparting computer training. By virtue of experience gained, the management is confident of running the diversified project successfully.
(MP) The Company has obtained a legal opinion to the effect that the above said case is of a frivolous nature and it may be decided in favour of Mr.S.Aravindan.
out of the total requirement of Rs 84.80 Lacs.
(MP) The computers and accessories are of standard nature and can easily be procured on
ready delivery basis.
EXTERNAL RISK FACTORS
(MP) The high degree of employee turnover would be minimized to a considerable extent through the Company's sound HR and ESOP that lay emphasize on continuous training and development for its personnel.
(MP) Exports, especially software, are identified as major thrust area and incentives are being provided to encourage the industry. Hence the Company does not foresee any adverse policy changes that could be detrimental to the growth of this sector.
(MP) The Company will take appropriate steps to hedge its exposure in foreign currency against variations.
(MP) The Growth Expected in business of Medical Transcription is very high and hence the competition will not affect the business of the company.
GENERAL RISKS
Investment in equity and equity related securities involve a degree of risk and investor 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 issue including the risks involved. The securities have not been recommended or approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India nor does the Securities and Exchange Board of India guarantee the accuracy or adequacy of this document.
ISSUER’S ABSOLUTE RESPONSIBILITY
The issuer, having made all reasonable inquiries, accepts responsibility for, and confirms that this offer document contains all information with regard to the issuer and the Issue, which is material in the context of the Issue, that the information contained in this offer document is true and correct in all material respects and does 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. Investors are requested to refer Page no: 45 for the summarized and detailed statement of risk factors.
GENERAL DISCLAIMER
Investors may note that Exquisite Exports Limited accepts no responsibility for statements made otherwise than in this prospectus or in the advertisements or any other material issued by or at the instance of the ISSUER COMPANY OR THE LEAD MANAGER and that anyone placing reliance on any other source of information would be doing so at his/her own risk.
PART – II
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONSENTS
Consents in writing of the Auditors, Directors, Bankers to the Issue, Lead Managers, Registrars to the Issue, Legal Advisor, Company Secretary (Cum) Compliance Officer and Registrars to the Issue to act in their respective capacities have been obtained and filed with Registrar of Companies, Tamil Nadu at Chennai, together with a copy of this prospectus as required under Section 60 of the Companies Act, 1956 and such consents have not been withdrawn up to the time of delivery of the copy of this prospectus for registration with the Registrar of Companies, Tamil Nadu at Chennai.
M/s. Ramesh and Ramachandran, Chartered Accountants, Chennai, the Statutory Auditors of the Company have also given their written consent to the inclusion of their report as appearing hereinafter in the form and context in which it appears in this prospectus and also the tax benefits accruing to the Company and to the Members of the Company and such consent and report have not been withdrawn upto the time of delivery of the copy of this prospectus for registration with the Registrar of Companies, Tamilnadu at Chennai.
Except for the various tax benefits available to the Company and its members expressed by the auditors of the company given elsewhere in the prospectus, the company has not obtained any other expert opinion.
CHANGE IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
|
Sl.No. |
Name of the Director |
Date of Appointment |
Date of Cessation |
Remarks |
|
1 |
Josephine |
04/08/1994 |
Subscriber to Memorandum |
|
|
2 |
J. Prakash |
04/08/1994 |
Subscriber to Memorandum |
|
|
3 |
K. Madhavan |
06/09/1994 |
To broad base the Board |
|
|
4 |
S. Aravindan |
05/10/1994 |
To develop the business of the Company |
|
|
5 |
Dr.K.J. Scaria |
05/10/1994 |
To broad base the Board |
|
|
6 |
K. Ramaswamy |
01/11/1995 |
To broad base the Board |
|
|
7 |
K.Madhavan |
27/12/1995 |
Due to personal reason |
|
|
8 |
Josephine |
23/01/1996 |
Due to personal reason |
|
|
9 |
J. Prakash |
23/01/1996 |
Due to personal reason |
|
|
10 |
K. Lakshmi |
31/12/1996 |
To broad base the Board |
|
|
11 |
K. Ramaswamy |
31/12/1996 |
Due to personal reason |
|
|
12 |
Prashanth S.Kharche |
12/01/2000 |
To broad base the Board |
|
|
13 |
Dr.M. Venkatesh |
12/01/2000 |
To broad base the Board |
|
|
14 |
Dr.K.J. Scaria |
12/01/2000 |
Due to personal reason |
CHANGE IN THE AUDITORS
There is no change in the auditors of the Company in the last three years.
ISSUE OF SHARE CERTIFICATES
The Share Certificates will be dispatched as per the provisions of section 113 and other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
INTEREST ON EXCESS APPLICATION MONEY
Payment of interest at the rate of 15% per annum on the excess application money will be made to the applicants for the delayed period, if any, beyond 30 days from the date of closure of the subscription list, in terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance vide letter No.F/8/6/SE/79 dated 21/7/83 and as amended by letter no. F/14/2/SE/85 dated 27-9-1985 addressed to Stock Exchanges and as further modified by SEBI ‘s circular dated May 15,1996. No interest will be paid on Stock invest.
APPLICATION OF SECTION 269SS OF THE INCOME TAX ACT, 1961
In respect of the provisions of Sections 269SS of the Income Tax Act, 1961 the subscription against the equity shares should be effected only by an account payee cheque or an account payee draft/ stock invest, if the amount payable is more than Rs.20000/- or more. In case the payment is made in contravention of this provision, the application money will be refunded and no interest will be paid.
INVESTORS GRIEVANCES REDRESSAL MECHANISM
Investor’s grievances pertaining to this issue will be handled by the Registrar to the Issue. A Fortnightly status report of the complaints received and redressed by them would be forwarded to the company. The Company would also be co-ordinating with the Registrars to the Issue in attending to the grievances of the investors. The Company assures that the following schedules shall be adhered to by the Board of Directors in respect of the Complaints, if any, to be received.
Nature of the complaint Time taken
1. Non-receipt of the refund warrants or share Within 15 days of receipt of Certificates
2. Change in address of notification Within 15 days of receipt of information
3. Any other complaint Within 15 days of its receipt
The company has appointed Mr. N. Gurumourti, Company Secretary, as Compliance Officer who would directly deal with SEBI officer with respect to implementation of various laws, rules, regulations and other Directives issued by SEBI and matters related to investor complaints. The investors may contact the Compliance Officer in case of any pre-issue, /post-issue related problems. The Compliance Officer will be available at the following address:
Exquisite Exports Limited,
6-C, Harleys Road,
Kilpauk, Chennai – 10
Phone: 647 0522
E-Mail :exquisite@md3.vsnl.net.in
Website: www.exquisiteexports.com
DENOMINATION OF SHARE CERTIFICATES
The Equity Share Certificates will be issued in market lots of 100 Equity Shares of face value of Rs10/- each.
COMPANY INFORMATION AND PUBLIC ISSUE TEAM
|
Exquisite Exports Limited 6-C, Harleys Road, Kilpauk Chennai – 600 010 |
|
|
PRE-ISSUE LEAD MANAGERS TO THE ISSUE Ashika Credit Capital Limited ,408, Taramandal Complex, Near Secretariat, Saifabad, Hyderabad – 500 004. Ph.: 650 7802/3 : Fax – 354 2429 Email: ashika @ Cal.2.vsnl.net.in SEBI Regn. No. INM/000010536 |
BANKERS TO THE COMPANY Indian Overseas Bank, SSI (North) Branch, Kilpauk, Chennai-10 TamilNad Mercantile Bank Ltd, Aminjikarai, Chennai. Karur Vysya Bank Ltd.,T. Nagar, Chennai. IDBI Bank Limited, Greams Road, Chennai |
|
POST- ISSUE SMIFS Capital Markets Limited, 2-J, 2nd Floor, Prince Arcade, 22-A, Cathedral Road, Chennai - 600 086. Tel.: (91)(44) – 823 5041Fax:( 91)(44) – 828 1060 Email: smifscap @ md2.vsnl.net.in SEBI Regn. No.: INM/00000 3932 |
BANKERS TO THE ISSUE |
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COMPANY SECRETARY & COMPLIANCE OFFICER N.GURUMOURTI, 6-c Harleys Road Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010 Phone No.:6444089,6444090 The Investors may contact the aforesaid Compliance Officer in case of any pre issue/post issue related problems. |
REGISTRARS TO THE ISSUE INTEREGRATED ENTERPRISES ((INDIA) LTD ‘INTEGRATED HOUSE’ 46/3 Vijayaraghava Road, T.Nagar, Chennai – 600 017 Tel.: 8238891/94/96/97 Fax No.: 8259914 e-mail.: sbalu @eshareindia.com SEBI Regn. No.INR/00000 544 |
|
LEGAL ADVISOR TO THE ISSUE R.Umasudhan 13/7, Swathi Appartments Jaishankar Street West Mambalam Chennai –600 033 |
Auditors to the COMPANY Ramesh and Ramachandran Chartered Accountants No:10, III Floor, Second Street Subramanya Nagar, Kodambakkam Chennai – 600 024 |
Financial Information
Auditor’s report
From:
Ramesh and Ramachandran
Chartered Accountants
No:10, III Floor, Second Street
Subramanya Nagar, Kodambakkam
Chennai – 600 024
To,
The Board of Directors
Exquisite Exports Limited
6-C, Harleys Road
Kilpauk
Chennai – 600 010
Dear Sir,
We have examined and Audited the Books of Accounts of M/s Exquisite Exports Limited for the year / period ended from 1st April, 1995 to 31st March 1996, 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1998-1999 and from 1st April 1999 to 31st Jan 2000 being the last day upto which the accounts of the company have been made up and audited by us. In accordance with the requirements of Clause B (1) of Part II of Schedule II of the Companies Act, 1956, we report that :-
Profits of the Company
The profits of the Company for the year/ period ended 31st March, 1996, 1997, 1998 1999 and from 1st April,1999 to 31st Jan 2000 after making such adjustments as are in our opinion, appropriate and subject to the notes here under are as follows:-Statement of Profit & Loss Account
|
(Rs in Lakhs) |
|||||
|
Particulars |
1996 |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
01.04.99 to |
|
31.01.2000 |
|||||
|
Income |
|||||
|
Sales |
194.04 |
369.29 |
299.77 |
385.99 |
516.34 |
|
Increase/ Decrease in stock |
49.25 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Other Income |
8.60 |
16.53 |
4.41 |
0.26 |
0.45 |
|
Total |
251.89 |
385.82 |
304.18 |
386.25 |
516.79 |
|
Expenditure |
|||||
|
Operation Expenses |
195.20 |
284.81 |
263.00 |
327.57 |
437.66 |
|
Administration and Marketing Expenses |
42.00 |
75.35 |
12.42 |
22.38 |
38.9 |
|
Depreciation |
0.21 |
0.87 |
1.08 |
2.58 |
3.98 |
|
Other Expenses |
8.31 |
22.63 |
24.96 |
24.15 |
25.17 |
|
Total Expenditure |
245.72 |
383.66 |
301.46 |
376.68 |
505.71 |
|
Net Profit before Tax |
6.17 |
2.16 |
2.72 |
9.57 |
11.53 |
|
Tax |
0.00 |
0.28 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Net Profit after Tax |
6.17 |
1.88 |
2.72 |
9.57 |
11.53 |
|
Dividend |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Profit for the period |
6.17 |
1.88 |
2.72 |
9.57 |
11.53 |
|
Balance carried forward to Balance sheet |
6.18 |
8.06 |
10.77 |
20.34 |
31.87 |
Assets and Liabilities of the Company
The assets and liabilities of the company as on 31st March 1996, 1997,1998,1999 and 31st Jan’2000 after making such adjustments as are in our opinion, appropriate and subject to the notes hereunder are as follows:-
|
As on |
As on |
As on |
As on |
As on |
|
|
Year ended 31st March |
31.03.96 |
31.03.97 |
31.03.98 |
31.03.99 |
31.01.2000 |
|
Sources of Funds |
|||||
|
Share holder's funds |
|||||
|
Share Capital |
0.01 |
100.93 |
100.93 |
176.10 |
176.10 |
|
Reserves and Surplus |
6.18 |
8.06 |
10.78 |
20.34 |
31.87 |
|
Share Application money |
100.92 |
19.50 |
38.90 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Share premium account |
5.98 |
6.00 |
6.00 |
6.00 |
6.00 |
|
Loan fund |
|||||
|
Secured loans |
56.00 |
95.14 |
87.44 |
190.09 |
186.28 |
|
Unsecured loans |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Total Liabilities |
169.09 |
229.63 |
244.05 |
392.53 |
400.25 |
|
Application of funds |
|||||
|
Fixed Assets (at cost less depreciation) |
10.72 |
44.71 |
66.64 |
109.06 |
103.27 |
|
Investments |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Current Assets, loans and advances |
|||||
|
Inventories and other assets |
101.19 |
146.91 |
144.24 |
180.28 |
240.28 |
|
Sundry Debtors |
1.47 |
5.51 |
5.51 |
5.51 |
26.90 |
|
Cash and Bank balances |
4.46 |
8.96 |
3.58 |
42.26 |
1.68 |
|
Loans and Advances |
70.34 |
69.03 |
67.28 |
90.00 |
70.10 |
|
Sub total |
177.46 |
230.41 |
220.61 |
318.05 |
338.96 |
|
Less: Current Liabilities |
19.20 |
45.60 |
43.29 |
34.67 |
42.06 |
|
Net Current assets |
158.26 |
184.81 |
177.32 |
283.38 |
296.90 |
|
Misc. Expenditure |
0.11 |
0.11 |
0.09 |
0.09 |
0.08 |
|
Total Assets |
169.09 |
229.63 |
244.05 |
392.53 |
400.25 |
Dividend
The Company has not declared any dividend for the past four years.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NOTES TO ACCOUNTS
Method of accounting: Accrual basis of accounting has been adopted in the preparation of accounts and is consistent with the basis adopted in earlier years. Under the Accrual method of accounting, Income is recognized when earned and expenditure is accounted when incurred.
Fixed Assets and Depreciation: Fixed Assets are stated at Historical cost less Depreciation. In arriving at the Cost, all expenses incidental and ancillary to bringing the asset to its working condition are capitalized. Depreciation is charged in line with Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 as per straight line method.
Inventories: Inventories are stated at Cost or Net Realizable value, whichever is lower cost includes all Direct costs and other applicable Production cost.
Secured loan is secured by hypothecation of stock of raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods and by the personal guarantee of the Managing Director.
Stock has been taken, valued and certified by the Management.
Place : Chennai
Date: 24.04.2000
for Ramesh and Ramachandran
Chartered Accountants
-sd-
(Y.Sridhar)
Partner
LOAN ARRANGEMENTS
Indian Overseas Bank vide their letter dated 4th April 2000 have sanctioned a term loan of Rs 50 Lacs to part finance the project, on the following terms and conditions
|
RATE OF INTEREST |
: |
17.34% P.A. Quarterly |
|
PERIOD |
: |
36 months with one year moratorium period |
|
MARGIN |
: |
41% |
|
SECURITY |
: |
Hypothecation of Computers, its accessories and other fixed assets with an aggregate cost of Rs.84.80 lacs Collateral security of the First charge on the machinery and other fixed assets of the Medical Transcription Division. |
|
GUARANTORS |
: |
Personal Guarantee of the Managing Director Mr. S.Aravindan. |
STATUTORY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Minimum Subscription
If the Company does not receive the minimum subscription of 90% of issued amount on the date of closure of the issue or if the subscription level falls below 90% after the closure of the issue on account of cheques having been returned unpaid or withdrawal of applications, the Company shall forthwith refund the entire subscription amount received. If there is a delay beyond 8 days after the Company becomes liable to pay the amount, the Company shall pay interest as per section 73 of the Companies Act, 1956.
EXPENSES OF THE PRESENT ISSUE
The expenses of the present issue including brokerage, fees of the Lead Managers, and Registrar to the issue, stamp duty, printing and stationery, distribution and publication expenses, legal charges, listing fees, charges of Bankers to the issue, Auditors fees, Dematerialization charges and other miscellaneous expenses are estimated at Rs.12.03 lacs will be met out of the proceeds of this issue.
FEE PAYABLE TO LEAD MANAGER TO THE ISSUE
The fees payable to the Lead Managers, M/s Ashika Credit Capital limited and M/s SMIFS Capital Markets Ltd. will be Rs.1,80,000/- each as set out in the MOU dated 14.04.2000 and 24.04.2000. A copy of such MOU are kept open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company. The lead manager shall be reimbursed out of pocket expenses on actual basis.
FEE PAYABLE TO THE REGISTRAR TO THE ISSUE
The fees payable to the Registrars to the Issue, as set out in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) entered into between the Registrars to the Issue and the Company on 20.04.2000. A copy of such MOU is kept open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company. The fee is as under:
Per allottee: Rs. 2.50
Per non-allottee: Rs. 2.00
Processing of stock invests per allot tee: Rs.1.00
Processing of stock invests per non-allottee: Rs.1.00
Subject to a minimum of Rs. 65,000/-
BROKERAGE
Brokerage will be paid by the Company at the rate of 1.5% on the issue price of the equity shares on the basis of the allotment made against applications bearing the stamp of the member of any recognized Stock Exchanges in India in the brokers column in the application form. Brokerage at the same rate will be payable to the Bankers to the issue in respect of allotments made against applications procured by them provided the respective forms of applications bear their respective stamps in the Banker’s column.
OPTION TO SUBSCRIBE
Save as otherwise stated elsewhere in the prospectus the Company has not entered into nor
does it intend for the present purpose to enter into contract or arrangement whereby any option or preferential right of any kind has been or is proposed to be given to any person to subscribe for any shares of the company. The investor shall have the option either to receive the security certificate or to hold the securities with a depository.
CAPITALISATION OF RESERVES AND PROFITS
The Company has made no Capitalisation of reserves or profits since the date of incorporation.
CLASSES OF SHARES
The share capital of the Company at present consists of ordinary Equity Shares only.
ISSUE OTHERWISE THAN FOR CASH
No shares have been issued or agreed to be issued as fully or partly paid otherwise than for cash since incorporation.
ISSUE AT A PREMIUM OR DISCOUNT
No shares of the Company have been issued at a premium or at a discount.
PREVIOUS ISSUE
The Company is a new Company and will be approaching the Capital Market for the first time.
REVALUATION OF ASSETS
The Company has not revalued any of its assets since the date of incorporation.
DEBENTURES/BONUS SHARES AND REDEEMABLE PREFERENCE SHARES
:The Company has not issued any debentures, debenture-stock, Bonus shares or redeemable preference shares since the date of incorporation.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
Save in respect of the property purchased or acquired or to be purchased or acquired as mentioned elsewhere in this prospectus, there is no property which the Company has purchased or acquired or presently proposes to purchase or acquire which is to be paid for wholly or partly out of the proceeds of the present issue or the purchase or acquisition has not been completed on the date of issue of this prospectus, other than the following:
The contract for the purchase or acquisition whereof was entered into in ordinary course of the Company’s business, the contract not being made in contemplation of this issue nor this issue is consequence of such contract, in respect of which the amount of purchase money is not material.
INTEREST OF PROMOTERS & DIRECTORS
All the Directors are deemed to be interested to the extent of sitting fees and other remuneration payable to them for rendering the services and reimbursement of expenses, if any, payable as the Articles of Association of the Company.
All the directors may also be deemed to be interested to the extent of:
No director of the Company is interested in appointment of any of the Lead Mangers, Registrars and Bankers to the Issue. No promoters, directors of the Company are interested in any transactions relating to property or other fixed asset of the Company other than those mentioned elsewhere in the Prospectus.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT OF MANAGING DIRECTOR
Shri.S.Aravindan was appointed as Managing Director with effect from 01.04.1999 for a period of two years in the board meeting held on 30.03.1999 with consolidated salary of Rs 15,000 per month in the pay scale of Rs 15,000-7500-30000.
Subject to the provisions of Section 198, 269 and 309 of the Companies Act,1956 and Schedule XIII attached thereto and subject to the approval of the shareholders.
The nature of duties of the Managing Director will be that he shall be in overall control l of the Company subject to the superintendence, control and supervision of the Board of Directors.
The Main Provisions of Articles of association of the Company
The main provisions of the Articles of Association of the Company (hereinafter referred to as "the Articles") inter alia are as under:
POWER TO BORROW
69.Subject to the provisions of the Act, and these Articles, the Board of Directors may, from time to time, at its discretion by a resolution passed at their meeting accept deposits from members, either in advance of calls or otherwise and generally raise or secure the payment of any sum or sums of money for the purposes of the Company; Provided, however, where the moneys to be borrowed together with the moneys already borrowed (apart from temporary loans obtained from the Company's Bankers in the ordinary course of business) exceed the aggregate of the paid-up capital of the Company and its free reserves (not being reserves set apart for any specific purpose), the Board of Directors shall not borrow such moneys without the consent of the Company in General Meeting.
CALLS
Directors May Make Calls
31.Subject to the provisions of Sections 91 of the Act, terms of the issue and conditions of allotment, the Board of Directors may, from time to time, make such calls, as they think fit, upon the members in respect of all moneys unpaid on the shares held by them respectively; and the members shall pay the amount of every call so made on him to the persons and at the time and place appointed by the Board of Directors.
Calls when made
32. A call shall be deemed to have been made at the time when the resolution authorizing such call was passed at a meeting of the Board of Directors.
Notice Of Calls
33.At least thirty days notice in writing of any call shall be given by the Company, specifying the time and place of payment, and the person or person to whom such call shall be paid; Provided that before the time for payment of such call the Board of Directors may, at its discretion, by notice in writing to the members, revoke or postpone the same. The joint-holders of a share shall be jointly and severally liable to pay all calls in respect thereof.
Directors May Extend Time
34.The Board of Directors may, from time to time, at its discretion, extend the time fixed for the payment of any call, and may extend such time as to all or any of the members, who, from residence at a distance or other cause, the Board of Directors may deem fairly entitled to such extension, but no member shall be entitled to such extension save as a matter of grace.
Calls Carry Interest
35.If the sum payable in respect of any call, or installment be not paid on or before the day appointed for payment thereof, the holder for the time being of the share in respect of which the call shall have been made or the installment shall be due, shall pay interest for the same at the rate of 24 percent, per annum from the day appointed for the payment thereof to the time of the actual payment or at such lower rate as the Directors may determine. The Board of Directors shall also be at liberty to waive payment of that interest wholly or in part.
Sums Deemed To Be Calls
36.The provisions of these Articles as to payment of interest expenses, forfeiture or otherwise shall apply in the case of non-payment of any sum which by the terms of issue of a share, becomes payable at a fixed time, whether on account of the nominal value of the share or by way of premium, as if the same had became payable by virtue of a call duly made and notified.
Partial Payment Not To Preclude Forfeiture
38.Neither the receipt by the Company of a portion of any money which shall from time to time be due from any member to the Company in respect of his shares, either by way of principal or interest, nor any indulgence granted by the Company in respect of the payment of any such money, shall preclude the Company from thereafter proceeding to enforce a forfeiture of such shares as hereinafter provided.
Payments In Anticipation Of Calls May Carry Interest
39.a. The Board of Directors may, if it thinks fit, agree to and receive from any member willing to advance the same, all or any part of the amounts of his respective shares beyond the sums actually called up; and upon the moneys so paid in advance, or upon so much thereof, from time to time, and at any time thereafter as exceeds the amount of the calls then made upon and due in respect of the shares on account of which such advances are made, the Board of directors may pay or allow interest, at such rate not exceeding 24 percent per annum as the member paying the such sum in advance and the Board of Directors agree upon. The Board of Directors may agree to repay at any time an amount so advanced or may at any time repay the same upon giving to the member three months notice in writing; Provided that moneys paid in advance of calls on any shares may carry interest, but shall not confer a right to dividend or to participate in profits.
b. No member paying any such sum in advance shall be entitled to voting rights in respect of the moneys so paid by him until the same would, but for such payment, become presently payable.
DIVIDENDS AND RESERVES
Division of Profits
152.The profits of the Company, subject to any special rights relating thereto created or authorised to be created by these Articles and subject to the provisions of these Articles, shall be divisible among the members in proportion to the amount of capital paid up or credited as paid up on the shares held by them respectively. The declaration of the Board of Directors as to the amount of the profits of the Company shall be conclusive.
The Company In General Meeting May Declare A Dividend
153.The Company in General Meeting may declare dividends to be paid to members according to their respective rights but no dividend shall exceed the amount recommended by the Board.
Dividends Only To Be Paid Out Of Profits
154.(a)No dividend shall be declared or paid for any financial year except out of the profits of the company for that year arrived at after providing for depreciation in accordance with the provisions of Section 205 of the Act or out of the profits of the company for any previous financial year or years arrived at after providing for depreciation in accordance with the said provisions and remaining undistributed or out of both;
Provided that, where, owing to inadequacy or absence of profits in any year, the Company proposes to declare dividend out of the accumulated profits earned by the Company in previous year and transferred by it to the reserves, such declaration of dividend shall not be made except in accordance with such rules as may be made by the Central Government in this behalf under the Act and where any such declaration is not in accordance with such rules, such declaration shall not be made except with the previous approval of the Central Government.
(b)Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (a) hereof, no dividend shall be declared or paid by the Company for any financial year out of the profits of the Company for that year arrived at after providing for depreciation in accordance with the provisions of Section 205 of the Act, except after the transfer to the reserves of the Company of such percentage of its profits for that year, as may be prescribed for the time being by any Rules made under the Act.
(c)Nothing in clause (b) hereof shall be deemed to prohibit the voluntary transfer by the Company of a higher percentage of its profits to the reserves in accordance with the Rules, if any, made by any Central Government in their behalf under the Act.
Interim Dividend
155.The Board may, from time to time, pay to the members such interim dividend as in its judgment the position of the Company justifies.
Capital Paid Up In Advance Not To Earn Dividend
156.Where the capital is paid in advance of calls, such capital may carry interest, but shall not in respect thereof confer a right to dividend or participate in profits.
Dividends In Proportion To Amount Paid Up
157.Where a larger amount is paid up or credited as paid up in some shares than on others, the Company shall pay dividends in proportion to the amount paid up or credited as paid up on each share, during any portion or portions of the period in respect of which the dividend is paid; but if any share is issued on terms providing that it shall rank for dividend as from a particular date, such share shall rank for dividend accordingly.
Retention Of Dividends Until Completion Of Transfer Under Article 65
158.The Board may retain the dividends payable upon shares in respect of which any person is, under Article 65, entitled to become a member or which any person under that Article is entitled to transfer, until such person shall become a member in respect of such shares or shall duly transfer the same.
Dividend Etc. To Joint Holders
159.Any one of several persons who are registered as the joint-holders of any share may give effectual receipts for all dividends or bonus payments on account of dividends or bonus or other moneys payable in respect of such shares.
Debts May Be Deducted
160.No member shall be entitled to receive payment of any interest or dividend in respect of his share or shares, while any money may be due or owing from him to the Company in respect of such share or shares or otherwise, howsoever, either alone or jointly with any other person or persons; and the Board may deduct from the interest or dividend payable to any member all sums of money so due from him to the Company.
Transfer Of Shares Must Be Registered
161.A transfer of shares shall not pass the rights to any dividend declared thereon before the registration of the transfer.
Unclaimed Dividend
164.(a)No unclaimed dividend shall be forfeited by the Board and the Company shall comply with the
provisions of section 205 A of the Act in respect of such dividend.
(b)No unclaimed dividend shall bear interest as against the Company.
Interest May Be Paid Out Of Capital
165.Where any shares are issued for the purposes of raising money to defray the expenses of the construction of any work or building, or the provision of any plant, which cannot be made profitable for a lengthy period, the Company may pay interest on so much of that share capital as is for the time being paid up, for the period, at the rate and subject to the conditions and restrictions provided by Section 208 of the Act and may charge the same to capital as part of the cost of construction of the work building, or the provision of plant.
CAPITALISATION
151. (a)The Company in General Meeting may resolve that any of the moneys, investments or other assets forming part of the undivided profits of the Company standing to the credit of the Reserve funds, or any Capital Redemption Reserve fund, or in the hands of the Company and available for dividend (or representing premium received on the issue of shares and standing to the credit of the share Premium Account) be capitalised and distributed among such of the members as would be entitled to receive the same if distributed by way of dividend and in the same proportions on the footing that they become entitled thereto as capital and that all or any part of such capitalised fund be applied on behalf of such members in paying up in full either at par or at such premium as the resolution may provide, any unissued shares or debentures or debenture stock of the Company which shall be distributed accordingly or in or towards payment of the uncalled liability on any issued shares or debentures or debentures stock and that such distribution or payment shall be accepted by such members in full satisfaction of their interest in the said capitalised sum, provided that a Share Premium Account and a Capital Redemption Reserve Fund may, for the purposes of this Article, only be applied in the paying up of any unissued shares to be issued to members of the Company as fully paid bonus shares.
(b)The Company in General Meeting, may resolve that any surplus moneys arising from the realisation of any capital assets of the Company, or any investments representing the same, or any other undistributed profits of the Company not subject to charge for income tax be distributed among the members on the footing that they receive the same as capital.
The Board of directors may give effect to any resolution under the preceding paragraphs of this Article, and in particular may issue fractional certificates, and may fix the value for distribution of any specific assets, and may determine that such cash payments shall be made to any member upon the footing of the value so fixed or that fractions of less value from Rs.10/- may be disregarded in order to adjust the rights of all parties, and may vest any such cash or specific assets in trustees upon such trusts for the persons entitled to the dividend or capitalised fund as may seem expedient to the Board of Directors. Where requisite, a proper contract shall be delivered to the Registrar for registration in accordance with Section 75 of the Act and the Board of Directors may appoint any person to sign such the dividend or capitalized fund, and such appointment shall be effective.
FORFEITURE & LIEN
If Money Payable On Shares Not Paid, Notice To Be Given To Member
40.If any member fails to pay any call or installment of any call on or before the day appointed for the payment of the same or any such extension thereof as aforesaid, the Board of Directors may at any time thereafter, during such time as the call or installment remains unpaid, give notice to him requiring him to pay the same together with any interest that may have accrued and all expenses that may have been incurred by the Company by reason of such non-payment.
Terms Of Notice
41.The notice shall name a further day (not earlier than fourteen days from the date of service of the notice) and a place or places on and at which such call or installment and such interest thereon as the Directors shall determine from the day on which such call or installment ought to have been paid, and expenses as aforesaid are to be paid. The notice shall also state that, in the event of the non-payment at or before the time and at the place appointed, the shares in respect of which the call was made or installment is payable, will be liable to be forfeited.
In Default Of Payment, Shares To Be Forfeited
42.If the requirements of any such notice as aforesaid shall not be complied with, every or any share in respect of which such notice has been given, may be forfeited by a resolution of the Board of Directors at any time thereafter before payment of all calls or installments, interest and expenses due in respect thereof. Such forfeiture shall include all dividends declared or any other moneys payable in respect of the forfeited shares and not actually paid before the forfeiture.
Notice Of Forfeiture To A Member
43.When any share shall have been so forfeited, notice of the forfeiture shall be given to the member in whose name it stood immediately prior to the forfeiture, and an entry of the forfeiture with the date thereof, shall forthwith be made in the Register of Members, but no forfeiture shall be in any manner invalidated by any omission or neglect to give such notice, or to make any such entry as aforesaid.
Evidence Of Forfeiture
44. A declaration in writing that the declarant is a Director or a Secretary of the Company and that a share in the Company has been duly forfeited in accordance with these Articles on a date stated in the declaration, shall be conclusive evidence of the facts therein stated as against all persons claiming to be entitled to the share.
Effect Of Forfeiture
45.The forfeiture of a share shall involve extinction, at the time of the forfeiture, of all interest in and all claims and demands against the Company, in respect of the shares and all other rights incidental to the share, except only such of those rights as by these Articles are expressly saved. The holder of the shares shall cease to be a member in respect of forfeited shares.
Member Still Liable To Pay Money Owing At Time Of
Forfeiture And Interest
46.Any member whose shares have been forfeited shall notwithstanding the forfeiture be liable to pay and shall forthwith pay to the Company, on demand, all calls, installments interest and expenses owing upon or in respect of such shares at the time of the forfeiture, together with interest thereon from the time of the forfeiture, until payment, at such rate not exceeding 24 percent per annum as the Board of Directors may determine, and the Board of Directors may enforce the payments thereof, if they think fit.
Forfeited Shares To Be Property Of The Company And May Be Sold Etc
47.Any share so forfeited shall be deemed to be the property of the Company, and may be sold, re-allotted, or otherwise disposed off, to any person, upon such terms and in such manner as the Board of Directors shall think fit.
Validity Of Sale Under Article 46
48. Upon any sale after forfeiture, or for enforcing lien in purported exercise of the powers herein given, the Board of Directors may appoint some person to execute an instrument of transfer of the shares sold and cause the purchaser's name to be entered in the Register in respect of the shares sold, and the purchaser shall not be bound to see to the regularity of the proceedings, or to the application of the purchase money, and after his name has been entered in the Register in respect of such shares, the validity of the sale shall not be impeached by any person and the remedy of any person aggrieved by the sale shall be in damages only and against the Company exclusively.
Cancellation Of Share Certificate In Respect Of Forfeited Shares
49.Upon any sale, re-allotment or other disposal under the provisions of the preceding Articles, the certificate or certificates originally issued in respect of the relative shares shall (unless the same shall on demand by the Company have been previously surrendered to it by the defaulting member) stand cancelled and become null and void and be of no effect; and the Directors shall be entitled to issue a duplicate certificate or certificates in respect of the said shares to the person or persons entitled thereto.
Power To Annual Forfeiture
50.The Board of Directors may at any time before any share so forfeited shall have been sold, re-allotted or otherwise disposed off, annul the forfeiture thereof upon such terms and conditions as they think fit.
Company's Lien On Shares
51.The Company shall have a first and paramount lien upon all the shares (other than fully paid-up shares) registered in the name of each member (whether solely or jointly with others) and upon the proceeds of sale thereof for all moneys (whether presently payable or not) called or payable at a fixed time in respect of such shares and no equitable interest in any share shall be created except upon the footing and condition that this Article will have full effect. And such lien shall extend to all dividends and bonus from time to time declared in respect of such shares. Unless otherwise agreed the registration of a transfer of shares shall operate as a waiver of the Company's lien if any on such shares. The Directors may at any time declare any shares wholly or in part to be exempt from the provisions of this Clause.
As To Enforcing Lien By Sale
52.For the purpose of enforcing such lien, the Board of Directors may sell the shares subject thereto in such manner as they think fit, but no sale shall be made until the expiration of 14 days after a notice in writing is served stating and demanding payment of such amount in respect of which the lien exists to the registered holder of the shares for the time being or to the person entitled to the shares by reason of the death or insolvency of the registered holder.
Application of Proceeds Of Sale
53. The net proceeds of any sale shall be received by the Company and applied in or towards satisfaction of the amount in respect of which the lien exists as is presently payable and the balance, if any, shall subject to a like lien for sums not presently payable as existed upon the shares prior to the sale, be paid to the member or the person, if any, entitled by transmission to the shares on the date of sale.
TRANSFER OF SHARES
Instrument And Requisites Of Transfer
54. (a)The shares in the Company shall be transferred by an instrument in writing in the prescribed form, and in the manner provided under the provisions of Section 108 of the Act, the Rules prescribed there under and any modification thereof.
(b)Every such instrument of transfer shall be duly stamped and executed by or on behalf of the transferor and by or on behalf of the transferee and shall be delivered to the Company in accordance with the provisions of the Act along with the Certificate relating to the shares, or if no such certificate is in existence, along with the letter of allotment of the shares. The instrument of transfer shall also be accompanied by such evidence as the Board of Directors may require to prove the title of the transferor and his right to transfer the shares. The transferor shall be deemed to be the holder of such shares until the name of the transferee shall have been entered in the Register of Members in respect thereof.
Transfer Of Fully and Partly Paid Shares
55. (a)An application for the registration of the transfer of any shares may be made either by the transferor or the transferee; Provided that where such application is made by the transferor, no registration shall in any case of partly paid shares, be effected, unless the Company gives notice of the application to the transferee and the Company shall, unless objection is made by the transferee within two weeks from the date of receipt of the notice, enter in the register hereinafter stated in the Article 55, the name of the transferee in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as if the application for registration was made by the transferee.
(b)For the purpose of sub-clause (a) notice to the transferee shall be deemed to have been duly given if dispatched by prepaid post to the transferee at the address given in the instrument of transfer and shall be deemed to have been delivered at the time at which it would have been delivered in the ordinary course of post.
(c)Nothing in sub-clause (b) shall prejudice any power of the Board of Directors to register as a shareholder any person to whom the right to any share has been transmitted by operation of law.
(d)Nothing in this Article shall prejudice the power of the Board of Directors to refuse to register the transfer of any shares to a transferee, whether a member or not.
Register of transfers
56.The Company shall keep a Register of Transfers and therein shall be fairly and distinctly entered particulars of every transfer or transmission of any share.
Transfer Fee
57.No fee shall be charged for transfer, transmission, split, subdivision, consolidation or replacement of shares, letter of allotment or letter of right and for registration of any power of attorney, probate, letter of administration or similar other documents.
No Transfer To Infant, Etc.
58.No share other than fully paid shares shall in any circumstances be transferred to any minor, insolvent or person of unsound mind.
Directors Power To Transfer Shares
59.Subject to the provisions of Act, and these Articles, the Board of Directors shall have control over the transfer and transmission of shares of the Company, and the Board of Directors may transfer and transmit the shares by themselves or by constituting a committee therefore.
Directors May Refuse To Register Transfer
60.Subject to the provisions of Section 111 of the Act and Section 22A of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, the Board of Directors may at its own discretion decline to register or acknowledge any transfer of shares or debentures or any other scrip or security, whether fully paid or not (notwithstanding that the proposed transferee be already a member) but in such cases it shall, within one month from the date on which the instrument of transfer was lodged with the Company send to the transferee and the transferor notice of the refusal to register such transfer; Provided that registration of a transfer shall not be refused on the ground of the transferor being either alone or jointly with any other person or persons indebted to the Company on any account whatsoever except a lien on shares.
Transfer In Relation To Dividend and Bonus Entitlement
62.Where an instrument of transfer of shares of the Company has been delivered to the Company for registration and the transfer of such shares has not been registered by the Company, it shall comply with the provisions of Section 206A of the Act in respect of the dividend rights shares and bonus shares in relation to such shares.
Transfer Documents
63.Every instrument of transfer shall be left at the office for registration, accompanied by the certificate of shares to be transferred, and such evidence as the Company may require to prove the title of the transferor or his right to transfer the shares. All instruments of transfer shall be retained by the Company, but any instrument of transfer which the Board of Directors may decline to register shall on demand, be returned to the persons depositing the same.
Rights To Shares On The Death Of Member
64. (a)On the death of a member, who was a sole holder, his legal representative shall be the only person recognised by the Company as having title to his interest in shares.
(b)In the case of the death of any one or more of the persons named in the Register of Members as the joint-holders of any share, the survivor or survivors shall be the only persons recognised by the Company as having any title to or interest in such share, but nothing herein contained shall be taken to release the estate of a deceased joint-holder from any liability on shares held by him jointly with any other person.
Title To Shares Of Deceased Member
65.The executors or administrators or holders of a Succession Certificate or the legal representatives of a deceased member (not being one of two or more joint-holders) shall be the only persons recognised by the Company as having any title to the shares registered in the name of such member, and the Company shall not be bound to recognise such executors or administrators or holders of a Succession Certificate or the legal representatives, unless such executors or administrators or legal representatives shall have first obtained probate or letters of Administration or Succession Certificate as the case may be, from a competent Court; Provided that in any case where the Board of Directors in its absolute descriptions thinks fit, the Board of Directors may dispense with production of Probate of Letters of Administration or Succession certificate, upon such terms as to indemnity or otherwise, as the Board of Directors in its absolute discretion may think necessary, and under Article 65 register the name of any person who claims to be absolutely entitled to the shares standing in the name of a deceased member, as a member.
Registration Of Persons Entitled To Shares Otherwise than By Transfer
66.Subject to the provisions of the Act and these Articles, any person becoming entitled to shares in consequence of the death, lunacy, bankruptcy or insolvency of any member, or the marriage of any female member or by any lawful means other than by a transfer in accordance with these Articles, may with the consent of the Board of Directors (which they shall not be under any obligation to give) upon producing such evidence that he sustains the character in respect of which he proposes to act under this Article or of his title as the Board of Directors shall require, either be registered himself as the holder of the shares upon giving a notice in witting or elect to have some person nominated by him and approved by the Board of Directors registered as such holder; Provided, nevertheless that if such person shall elect to have his nominee registered, he shall testify the election by executing in favour of his nominee an instrument of transfer in accordance with the provisions herein contained, and until he does so, he shall not be freed from any liability in respect of the shares.
Persons Entitled May Receive Dividend Without Being Registered As Member
67.A person entitled to a share by transmission shall, subject to the right of the Directors to retain such dividends or money as hereinafter provided, be entitled to receive, and may give a discharge for, any dividends or other moneys payable in respect of the shares;
Provided that the Board of Directors may at any time give notice requiring any such person to opt either to be registered himself or elect to transfer the shares and if the notice is not complied with within 90 days the Board of Directors may thereafter withhold payment of all dividends, bonuses or other monies payable in respect of the share, until the requirements of the notice have been complied with.
Company Not Liable For Disregard Of A Notice Prohibiting Registration Of Transfer
68.The Company shall incur no liability or responsibility whatsoever in consequence of its registering or giving effect to any transfer of shares made or purporting to be made by any apparent legal owner thereof (as shown or appearing in the Register of Members) to the prejudice of persons having or claiming any equitable right, title or interest to or in the said shares, notwithstanding that the company may have had notice of such equitable right, title or interest or notice prohibiting registration of such transfer, and may have entered such notice, or referred thereto, in any book of the Company, and the Company shall not be bound or required to regard or attend or give effect to any notice which may be given to it of any equitable right, title or interest, or be under any equitable right, title or interest, or be under any liability whatsoever for refusing or neglecting so to do, though it may have been entered or referred to in some book of the Company, but the Company shall nevertheless be at liberty to regard and attend to any such notice and give effect thereto if the Board of Directors shall so think fit.
SHARE CERTIFICATES
Issue Of New Certificates
If a share certificate is lost or destroyed, a duplicate certificate in lieu thereof shall be issued only with the prior consent of the Board and on such terms if any, as to evidence and indemnity and the payment of out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Company in investigating evidence, as the Board thinks fit.
When a duplicate share certificate has been issued in pursuance of Clause (c) of this Article, it shall state on the face of it and against the stub or counterfoil to the effect that it is a "duplicate issued in lieu of share certificate No.____________". The word "Duplicate" shall be stamped or punched in bold letters across the face of the share certificate.
Where a new or duplicate share certificate has been issued in pursuance of Clause (a) or Clause (c) of this Article, particulars of every such share certificate shall be entered in a Register of Renewed and Duplicate Certificates indicating against the name(s) of the person(s) to whom the certificate is issued, the number and date of issue of the share certificate in lieu of which the new certificate is issued and the necessary changes indicated in the Register of members by suitable cross references in the "Remarks" Column.
INDEMNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
Right Of Directors And Other To Indemnity
188. (a)Subject to the provision of Section 201 of the Act, every Director, Manager, Secretary and other Officer or Employee of the Company shall be indemnified by the Company against, and it shall be the duty of the Directors out of the funds of the Company to pay all costs, losses, and expenses (including traveling expenses) which any of them or him may incur or become liable to, by reason of any contract entered into or act or deed done by him or in any other way in the discharge of their or his duties.
(b)Subject as aforesaid every Director, Manager, Secretary and other Officer or Employee of the Company shall be indemnified against any liability incurred by them or him in defending any proceedings whether civil or criminal in which judgment is given in their or his favour or in which they or he is acquitted or discharged or in connection with any application under Section 633 in which relief is given to them or him by the Court.
Not responsible for acts of others
189. (a)Subject to the provisions of Section 201 of the Act, no director or other officer shall be liable for the acts, neglects or default of any other Director or Officer or for joining in any receipt or other act for conformity or for any loss or expenses happening to the Company through insufficiency or deficiency of title to any property acquired by order of the Directors for or on behalf of the Company, or for the insufficiency or deficiency of any security in or upon which any money of the Company shall be invested, or for any loss or damage arising from the bankruptcy, insolvency or tortuous act of any person, company or corporation, with whom any moneys, securities or effects shall be entrusted or deposited or for any loss occasioned by any error or judgment or oversight on his part, or for any other loss or damage or misfortune whatever which shall happen in the execution of the duties of his office or in relation thereto, unless the same happens through his own willful act or default.
(b)Without prejudice to the generality of foregoing it is hereby expressly declared that any filing fee payable on any document required to be filed with the Registrar of Companies or any other payment to be made to the Registrar of Companies in respect of any act done by any director or other officer, by reason, of his holding the said Office, shall be paid and borne by the Company.
SECRECY CLAUSE
190.(a)No member shall be entitled to visit or inspect the Company's works without the Permission of the Board of Directors or Managing Directors, or to require discovery of or any information respecting any details of the Company's trading or any matter which is or may be in the nature of a trade secret, mystery of trade, or secret process, or which may relate to the conduct of the business of the Company and which in the opinion of the Board it will be inexpedient in the interest of the Company to communicate to the public.
Every Directory, Manager, Secretary, Auditor, Trustee, Member of a Committee, Officer, Agent, Accountant, Employee or other person employed in the business of the Company, shall, if so required by the Board before entering upon his duties, or at any time during his term of office, sign a declaration pledging himself to observe strict secrecy respecting all transactions of the Company and the state of accounts and in matters relating thereto and shall by such declaration pledge himself not to reveal any of the matters which may come to his knowledge in the discharge of his duties, except when required so to do by the Board of Directors or by any General Meeting or by a Court of Law or by the persons to whom such matters relate and except so far as may be necessary in order to comply with any of the provisions contained in these Articles.
WINDING UP
If the Company shall be wound up and the assets available for distribution amongst the members as such shall be insufficient to repay the whole or the paid-up equity capitals or equity capital deemed to be paid-up such assets shall be distributed so that as nearly as may be the losses shall be borne by the members in proportion to the equity capital paid-up or deemed to be paid-up at the commencement of the winding up, on the share held by the respectively; and in winding up, the assets available for distribution amongst the members shall be more than sufficient to repay the whole of the equity capital paid-up at the commencement of the winding up, the excess shall be distributed amongst the members in proportion to the equity capital paid-up or deemed to be paid-up at the commencement of the winding up on the shares held by them respectively. Where capital is paid-up on any shares in advance of calls, upon the footing that the same shall carry interest, such capital shall be excluded and shall be repayable in full before any distribution is made on the paid-up together with interest at the rate agreed upon. The provisions of this Article shall be subject to any special right or liabilities attached to any special class of shares forming part of the capital of the Company.
Division Of Assets Of The Company In Specie Among Members
187.If the Company shall be wound up, whether voluntarily or otherwise, the liquidators, may with the sanction of a special resolution, divide among the contributories in specie or kind, any part of the assets of the Company and may with the like sanction vest any part of the assets of the Company in trustees, upon such trusts for the benefit of the contributories or any of them, as the liquidators with the like sanction shall think fit, so that no members shall be compelled to accept any share or securities whereon there is any liability. In case any shares or securities to be divided as aforesaid involve a liability to calls or otherwise any person entitled under such division to the said shares or securities may within ten days after the passing of the special resolution by notice in writing direct the liquidators to sell his proportion and pay him the net proceeds, and the liquidators shall, if practicable, act accordingly.
E. MATERIAL CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS FOR INSPECTION:
The Contracts referred to below (not being contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business carried on by the Company or entered into more than 2 years before the date of Prospectus ) which are or maybe deemed to be material have been entered into by the Company. Contracts together with copies of documents referred to below have been attached to the copy of this prospectus and have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies, Tamil Nadu at Chennai for Registration and may be inspected at the Registered Office of the Company between 10 AM and 12 noon on any working day from the date of this Prospectus till the date of closure of the Subscription List.
A. MATERIAL CONTRACTS:
B. DOCUMENTS FOR INSPECTION:
PART III
DECLARATION
We declare 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 this Offer Document is contrary to the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and rules thereunder.
The issuer accepts no responsibility for statements made otherwise than in the Prospectus or in the advertisements or any other material issued by or at the instance of the Issuer and that anyone placing reliance on any other source of information would be doing so at his/her own risk.
SIGNED BY THE DIRECTORS OF EXQUISITE:
Mr.S. Aravindan
Ms.Lakshmi Kannan *
Mr.Prashanth S. Kharche*
Mr.M. Venkatesh *
* Signed by his duly constituted Power of Attorney Mr.S. Aravindan
Date:
Place: Chennai.