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INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL, INC.
4336 Montgomery Avenue
Bethesda,
MD, 20814
(301) 983-0998
To the Stockholders of India Globalization Capital, Inc.:
You are cordially invited to attend a special meeting of the stockholders of India Globalization Capital, Inc. (IGC), with respect to the proposed transactions by IGC acting directly or indirectly through one or more newly formed affiliates ( with IGC, the IGC Group). The special meeting will be held at 10.00 a.m. Eastern Time, on February 20, 2008, at the offices of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 815 Connecticut Ave, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20006.
At this important meeting, you will be asked to consider and vote upon the following proposals:
to approve the Acquisition Proposal of IGC acting directly or indirectly through one or more newly formed affiliates, consisting of the following proposed acquisitions: a) acquisition of a 63% equity interest in Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited (Sricon), b) the acquisition of convertible preference shares, and a direct equity interest in Techni Bharathi Limited (TBL) and c) the acquisition from Odeon Limited of convertible preference shares of TBL, which when converted along with the convertible preference shares purchased directly from TBL would result in IGC owning a 77% equity interest in TBL,
to elect Sudhakar Shenoy and Suhail Nathani to IGCs board of directors to hold office as Class A directors for a period to expire at the fourth annual meeting of stockholders;
to adopt the IGC 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (Stock Plan); and
to approve any adjournments or postponements of the special meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies.
The approval of the Acquisition Proposal, the approval of the proposal to elect the director-nominees and the approval of any adjournments or postponements of this meeting are not conditioned on the approval of the other proposals listed above. However, the approval of the proposal to adopt the Stock Plan is conditioned upon the approval of the Acquisition Proposal.
The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of common stock, issued in our initial public offering, that are present in person, or by proxy, and entitled to vote at the meeting is required to approve the Acquisition Proposal. The affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock that are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting is required to approve adoption of the Stock Plan and the adjournment proposal. To be elected as a director a nominee must receive the affirmative vote of a plurality of the shares of our common stock present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the special meeting.
Each stockholder that holds shares of the common stock issued in our initial public offering or purchased following that offering in the open market has the right to vote against the acquisition proposal and, at the same time, demand that we convert that stockholders shares into cash equal to a pro rata portion, or approximately $5.89 per share net of estimated taxes as of September 30, 2007 of the trust account in which a substantial portion of the net proceeds of our initial public offering is deposited. If the acquisition is not completed, then your shares will not be converted to cash at this time, even if you so elected. However, if holders of 2,260,900 or more shares of common stock issued in our initial public offering, an amount equal to 20% of the total number of shares of common stock issued in the initial public offering, vote against the acquisition and demand conversion of their shares into a pro rata portion
of the trust account, then we will not be able to consummate the acquisition. Our units, shares of common stock and warrants are listed on the American Stock Exchange under the symbols IGC.U, IGC, and IGC.WT, respectively. The securities of Sricon and TBL are not listed or quoted on any Indian or US securities exchange.
After careful consideration of the terms and conditions of the Acquisition Proposal, our board of directors has determined that the acquisitions and the transactions contemplated thereby are fair to and in the best interests of IGC and its stockholders. Our board of directors unanimously recommends that you vote or give instruction to vote FOR the acquisition proposal, FOR the Stock Plan proposal, FOR the election of each of the nominees to our board of directors and FOR the adjournment proposal.
We are soliciting the enclosed proxy card on behalf of the board of directors, and we will pay all costs of preparing, assembling and mailing the proxy materials. In addition to mailing out proxy materials, our officers may solicit proxies by telephone or fax, without receiving any additional compensation for their services. We have requested brokers, banks and other fiduciaries to forward proxy materials to the beneficial owners of our stock.
Enclosed is a notice of special meeting and proxy statement containing detailed information concerning the acquisitions and the other proposals listed above. Whether or not you plan to attend the special meeting, we urge you to read this material carefully. In particular, you should carefully consider the discussion in the section entitled Risk Factors beginning on page 21 of the proxy statement.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. WHETHER YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING OR NOT, PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN THE ENVELOPE PROVIDED.
This proxy statement is dated February 6, 2008, and is first being mailed to IGC stockholders on or about February 8, 2008.
I look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
Sincerely,
RAM MUKUNDA
Chief Executive
Officer
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of this transaction, or passed upon the fairness or merits of this transaction or the adequacy or accuracy of the enclosed proxy statement. Any contrary representation is a criminal offense.
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INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL, INC.
4336 Montgomery Avenue
Bethesda,
MD 20814
(301) 983-0998
_________________________
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS
To Be Held on February 20,
2008
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TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL, INC.:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of stockholders of India Globalization Capital, Inc. a Maryland corporation, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on February 20, 2008, at the offices of Seyfarth Shaw, LLP 815 Connecticut Ave, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20006 for the following purposes:
to approve the Acquisition Proposal of IGC acting directly or indirectly through the IGC Group, consisting of the following proposed acquisitions: a) acquisition of a 63% equity interest in Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited (Sricon), b) the acquisition of convertible preference shares, and a direct equity interest in Techni Bharathi Limited (TBL) and c) the acquisition from Odeon Limited of convertible preference shares of TBL, which when converted along with the convertible preference shares purchased directly from TBL would result in IGC owning a 77% equity interest in TBL;
to elect Sudhakar Shenoy and Suhail Nathani to IGCs board of directors to hold office as Class A directors for a period to expire at the fourth annual meeting of stockholders;
to adopt the IGC 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan; and
to approve any adjournments or postponements of the special meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies.
Our board of directors has fixed the close of business on February 4, 2008 as the date for which our stockholders are entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, our special meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof. Only the holders of record of our common stock on that date are entitled to have their votes counted at our special meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof.
We will not transact any other business at the special meeting, except for business properly brought before the special meeting or any adjournment or postponement by our board of directors.
Your vote is important. Please sign, date and return your proxy card as soon as possible to make sure that your shares are represented at the special meeting. If you are a stockholder of record of our common stock, you may also cast your vote in person at the special meeting. If your shares are held in an account at a brokerage firm or bank, you must instruct your broker or bank on how to vote your shares.
Our board of directors unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the Acquisition Proposal, FOR the Stock Plan proposal, FOR the election of each of the nominees to our board of directors and FOR the adjournment proposal.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
RAM MUKUNDA
Chief Executive
Officer
Date : February 6, 2008
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INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL,
INC.
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PROXY
STATEMENT FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS OF
INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL, INC.
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The board of directors of India Globalization Capital, Inc., which we call IGC, acting directly or indirectly through one or more newly formed affiliates (IGC Group), has unanimously approved the following proposed acquisitions: a) acquisition of a 63% equity interest in Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited (Sricon), b) the acquisition of convertible preference shares, and a direct equity interest in Techni Bharathi Limited (TBL),and c) the acquisition from Odeon Limited of convertible preference shares of TBL, which when converted along with the convertible preference shares purchased directly from TBL would result in IGC owning a 77% equity interest in TBL. If approved by our stockholders, we will make the Sricon and TBL related purchases pursuant to the laws of India through a wholly owned subsidiary in Mauritius. We refer to the proposed acquisitions collectively as the Acquisition Proposal.
Furthermore, our board of directors has unanimously approved the adoption of the IGC 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which we refer to as the Stock Plan, the nomination of two individuals to serve on our board of directors, and a proposal to authorize the adjournment or postponement of the special meeting to a later date, if necessary to permit further solicitation of proxies.
If the Acquisition Proposal is approved, you will continue to hold the IGC securities that you currently own, unless you vote against the Acquisition Proposal and elect a cash conversion of your common stock, as described below.
IGC was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other similar business combination with an unidentified operating business with operations in India. Sricon and TBL are infrastructure companies that specialize in road maintenance and road building, in India. Sricon also has a contract to Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) one of the highways in India. In addition, IGC, if the Acquisition Proposal is approved, will purchase a 24-megawatt wind energy farm to be built by CWEL. It is expected that CWEL will take between 9 and 12 months to build out the wind energy farm. The wind energy farm will serve as a platform for future growth and acquisitions in the alternative energy sector in India. We believe that these acquisitions will provide you with an opportunity to participate in a company with significant growth potential in the infrastructure and alternative energy sectors in India.
IGCs units, shares of common stock and warrants are listed under the symbols IGC.U, IGC, and IGC.WT on the American Stock Exchange, respectively. The securities of Sricon and TBL are not listed or quoted on any securities exchange.
As the stockholders of IGC are not receiving any consideration or exchanging any of their outstanding securities in connection with the Acquisition Proposal, and are simply being asked to vote on the matter, it is not expected that the IGC stockholders will have any tax-related issues as a result of voting on these matters. However, if you vote against the Acquisition Proposal and elect a cash conversion of your common stock into your pro-rata portion of the trust account and as a result receive cash in exchange for your common stock, there may be certain adverse tax consequences, such as realizing a gain or loss on your investment in IGC shares. WE URGE YOU TO CONSULT YOUR OWN TAX ADVISORS REGARDING YOUR PARTICULAR TAX CONSEQUENCES.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS | |
Important Notes | 1 |
Summary Term Sheet | 2 |
The Special Meeting | 8 |
Selective Summary Historical Financial Information | 14 |
Questions And Answers | 17 |
Risk Factors | 21 |
Risks Associated With Our Industry And Doing Business In India | 21 |
Risks Associated With The Acquisitions And Our Business | 23 |
Risks Related To The Acquisition Proposal | 25 |
Forward-Looking Statements | 27 |
The Special Meeting | 27 |
Proposal 1: The Acquisition Proposal | 31 |
The Acquisition Agreements | 51 |
Additional Investment Activity | 62 |
Employment Agreements | 65 |
Proposal 2: The Stock Plan Proposal | 65 |
Proposal 3: The Nomination Proposal | 69 |
Proposal 4: The Adjournment Proposal | 70 |
Selected Historical Financial Information Of IGC | 70 |
MD&A And Plan Of Operations Of IGC | 71 |
Selected Historical Financial Information Of Sricon | 76 |
MD&A And Plan Of Operations Of Sricon | 76 |
Selected Historical Financial Information Of TBL | 85 |
MD&A And Plan Of Operations Of TBL | 85 |
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Financial Statement | 91 |
Directors And Management Following The Acquisition | 101 |
Certain Relationships And Related Transactions | 110 |
Price Range Of Securities And Dividends | 113 |
Stockholder Proposal | 113 |
Delivery Of Documents To Stockholders | 114 |
Where You Can Find Additional Information | 114 |
Index to Financial Statements | vii |
Financial Statements | F-1 to F-98 |
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Annex A: Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement dated September 15, 2007 by and among India Globalization Capital, Inc., Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited and the persons named as Promoters therein. |
115 | |
Annex B: Amendment to the Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement Dated September 15, 2007, entered into on December 19, 2007 by and among India Globalization Capital, Inc., Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited and the persons named as Promoters therein. |
135 | |
Annex C: Second Amendment to the Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement Dated September 15, 2007, entered into on January 14, 2008 by and among India Globalization Capital, Inc., Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited and the persons named as Promoters therein. |
147 | |
Annex D: Shareholders Agreement dated September 15, 2007 by and among India Globalization Capital, Inc., Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited and the persons named as Promoters therein. |
152 | |
Annex E: Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement dated September 16, 2007 by and among India Globalization Capital, Inc., Techni Bharathi Limited and the persons named as Promoters therein. |
176 | |
Annex F: Amendment to the Share Subscription Agreement Dated September 16, 2007, entered into on December 21, 2007 by and among India Globalization Capital, Inc., Techni Bharathi Limited and the persons named as Promoters therein. |
194 | |
Annex G: Shareholders Agreement dated September 16, 2007 by and among India Globalization Capital, Inc., Techni Barathi Limited and the persons named as Promoters therein. |
214 | |
Annex H: Share Purchase Agreement dated September 21, 2007 by and between India Globalization Capital, Inc. and Odeon Limited. |
238 | |
Annex I: Letter Agreement dated January 8, 2008 by and among India Globalization Capital, Inc., Odeon Limited, and Techni Bharathi Limited amending the Share Purchase Agreement dated September 21, 2007 by and among India Globalization Capital, Inc. and Odeon Limited. |
247 | |
Annex J: Contract Agreement dated April 29, 2007 between IGC, CWEL, AMTL and MAIL. |
249 | |
Annex K: First Amendment dated August 20, 2007 to Agreement dated April 29, 2007 between IGC, CWEL, AMTL and MAIL. |
261 | |
Annex L: 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan. |
263 |
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This proxy statement provides you with detailed information about the Acquisition Proposal, the proposed Stock Plan, the proposed nominees for election to our board of directors, the proposed adjournment proposal and the special meeting of stockholders. We encourage you to carefully read this entire document and the documents incorporated by reference. YOU SHOULD ALSO CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE RISK FACTORS BEGINNING ON PAGE 21.
The Acquisition Proposal cannot be completed unless: (1) at least a majority of the shares of the common stock issued in our initial public offering, present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the special meeting as of February 4, 2008, approve the Acquisition Proposal and (2) holders of no more than 19.99% of our publicly traded shares of common stock can vote against the transactions and exercise their right to convert their shares into a pro rata portion of the trust fund that contains substantially all of the net proceeds from both our initial public offering and our private placement. The affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock that are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting is required to approve adoption of the 2008 Stock Plan and the adjournment proposal. To be elected as a director a nominee must receive the affirmative vote of a plurality of the shares of our common stock present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the special meeting.
IMPORTANT NOTES
As used in this proxy statement,
IGC, we, our, and us refers to India Globalization Capital, Inc. or its wholly owned subsidiaries;
IGC-M refers to the IGC wholly owned subsidiary incorporated in Mauritius.
Sricon refers to Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited;
TBL refers to Techni Bharathi Limited;
Odeon refers to Odeon Limited;
CWEL refers to Chiranjjeevi Wind Energy Limited;
IGC-Power refers to a wholly-owned subsidiary of IGC that will hold the wind energy farm being acquired from CWEL; and
Transaction Documents means the documents appended as Annexes A-I and such other documents as may be required in order to consummate the Acquisition Proposal.
All references to $ or dollars or USD in this proxy statement refer to United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated. The following table sets forth the average exchange rate for one U.S. dollar expressed in Indian Rupees (INR, or Rs.) for each period indicated and the exchange rate at the end of such period based upon the exchange rates for the applicable dates as reported by the website www.x-rates.com.
March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||
INR Rate at end of period | 43.1 | 44.48 | 43.62 | 43.40 | 47.53 | 48.83 |
On September 5, 2007, the last trading day prior to the announcement of IGCs proposed acquisitions, the exchange rate for one U.S. dollar expressed in Indian Rupees based upon the inter-bank market rates for the applicable date as reported by the website www.x-rates.com was INR 40.81.
The U.S. dollar costs of the Acquisition Proposal as set forth herein are based on upon the inter-bank market rates of one U.S. dollar per INR 40.00.
All statements herein with respect to the percentage of the securities of a target company to be acquired are calculated based on the capitalization of the target after giving effect to the Acquisition Proposal.
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SUMMARY TERM SHEET
While this summary term sheet describes the material terms that you should consider when evaluating the Acquisition Proposal, the proxy statement contains a more detailed description of these terms. We encourage you to read the proxy statement and the documents to which we refer in this entire proxy statement before voting your shares of IGC common stock.
INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL, INC. (IGC)
India Globalization Capital, Inc., or IGC, organized under the laws of the State of Maryland on April 29, 2005, was formed to be a publicly traded blank check vehicle for the acquisition of one or more operating businesses with operations primarily in India through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other similar business combination.
IGC has identified two sectors that it believes are fundamental to the development of Indias infrastructure:
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the building of high quality road, airport, seaport, railroad and other basic infrastructure, and | ||
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the production of adequate sustainable energy, and in particular renewable clean energy, to power the anticipated growth in the Indian economy. |
IGCs management believes that in order for India to become one of the leading global economies of the world, as predicted, India will have to vastly improve its basic infrastructure. For example, according to the World Bank (WB) 40% of Indias villages has no access to all weather roads and are often cut off during the monsoon season. In addition, according to a report by Ernst and Young (E&Y), 60% of Indias population has no electricity and even major cities face power cuts. IGC has identified companies in both road building and renewable energy that provide investors with:
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high projected growth rates, | ||
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valuations that management believes provide an arbitrage comparable to similar public companies in the Indian markets, and | ||
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a potential early well-funded mover advantage for these companies to become sector leaders, with U.S. level of corporate governance and reporting. |
Pursuant to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, if we do not effect a business combination by March 8, 2008, then, pursuant to our certificate of incorporation, our officers and directors must take all actions necessary to promptly dissolve and liquidate IGC.
The mailing address of our principal executive office is 4336 Montgomery Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 and our telephone number is 301-983-0998. See, Information about IGC.
IGC-M
India Globalization Capital, Mauritius, Limited (IGC-M) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IGC. It was formed on February 19, 2007 under the laws of Mauritius as a company that will hold assets in India. The governments of India and Mauritius have a tax treaty that treats investments routed through Mauritius favorably, including favorable treatment of corporate, dividend and capital gain taxes. India also has a Bilateral Investment Protection Agreement with Mauritius (June 2000). It is expected that IGC-M will hold the shares of the companies incorporated in India. The financial statements of IGC-M will be reflected in the financial statements of the holding company IGC.
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INDUSTRY OF THE COMPANIES IN THE PROPOSALS, ROAD BUILDING
Indias road network:
According to the World Bank, Indias roads face major challenges:
Lane capacity is insufficient and most highways are still two lanes or less.
The national highway system in India currently carries 40% of the total traffic, but constitutes only two percent of the total road network.
Seventy percent of Indias population lives in rural areas and forty percent of villages do not have access to all weather roads and remain cut off during the monsoon season.
Currently, only one third of routine road maintenance needs are being met.
By the year 2011, the state and national highways will need to be widened and maintained at a cost of around $39 billion.
The road building industry is broadly divided into three areas: maintenance, road building and Build Operate and Transfer, an approach taken by the government using a mechanism that can attract private investment as well as rapidly build out world-class roads.
The total funding gap in creating and maintaining an adequate highway system is estimated at around $24 billion over a decade (WB). To fill the funding gap, the government has begun to encourage private investments in the form of Build Operate and Transfer of highways. BOT may also include design services to the extent that the proposed roadway requires more elaborate structures such as tunnels or bypasses. The government of India has already created a list of roads requiring an aggregate investment of between $23 and $24 billion that it expects to put out for bids as BOTs through the National Highway Authority India (NHAI), an organization charged with building out the national network of roads.
Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited
Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited (Sricon), was incorporated as a private limited company on March 3, 1997 in Nagpur, India. Its registered office is at Pragati Layout, Rajeev Nagar, Nagpur 440025. Sricon is an engineering and construction company that is engaged in the execution of civil construction and structural engineering projects, inter alia, in the design building and maintenance of roads, highways, toll booths, over passes, as well as industrial infrastructure development such as power plants, water supply systems and mining. Sricon is accredited with ISO 9001:2000 certification and its present and past clients include various Indian government organizations that are responsible for the construction and maintenance of the network of Indian roads. For more on Sricon please see Information about Sricon.
Techni Bharathi Limited
Techni Bharathi Limited (TBL) was incorporated as a public (but not listed on the stock market) limited company on June 19, 1982 in Cochin, India. Its registered office is at 34/136A Edappally Bypass Road, Cochin, 682024, Kerala, India. TBL is an engineering and construction company that is engaged in the execution of civil construction and structural engineering projects, such as in the design and building of roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, airport runways, rail roads and dams. TBL has a regional focus in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Its present and past clients include various Indian government organizations that are responsible for the construction and maintenance of the network of Indian roads. For more on TBL please see Information about TBL.
THE ACQUISITION PROPOSAL
Sricon
IGC proposes to acquire an aggregate 63% equity interest in Sricon on a fully diluted basis for a total price of approximately $29 million (the Sricon Acquisition) by purchasing an approximate 5% equity interest from the promoters of Sricon for about $3 million and the remaining 58% equity interest directly from Sricon for around $26 million, through the issuance of new Sricon shares.
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Summary of Sricon Agreements:
Share Subscription cum Purchase Agreement (SSPA)
The Sricon SSPA sets out the terms and conditions for IGCs purchase of the common stock of Sricon. The agreement is incorporated by reference and summarized here:
Sricon currently has 2,932,159 shares of issued, fully diluted common stock.
IGC will purchase 351,840 shares from the Promoters (present owners) of Sricon for a total consideration of Indian Rupees 120,000,000 (approximately $3.0 million and approximately $8.53 per share).
IGC will concurrently purchase 4,041,676 of newly issued shares from Sricon for Indian Rupees 1,030,000,000 (approximately $25.75 million and approximately $6.37 per share).
At the end of the transaction Sricon will have approximately 6,973,835 shares issued and outstanding on a fully diluted basis. Of this, IGC will own about 63% or 4,393,516 shares. The promoters and management of Sricon will own the remaining shares.
Under the terms of the SSPA, IGC has the right to execute the purchase agreement or assign the SSPA to a subsidiary. IGC expects to purchase the shares through its Mauritius subsidiary IGC-M.
The promoters of Sricon and the management of IGC will provide customary representations and warranties to each other.
The SSPA further provides that IGC and the other stockholders of Sricon will become parties to a Share Holders Agreement (SHA). The SHA is incorporated by reference and summarized here.
Mr. R. L. Srivastava will be the Chairman of the board for a period of five years renewable through mutual consent.
FY ending March 31, | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | ||||||
Revenue | $ | 32m | $ | 95m | $ | 175m | |||
Earnings | $ | 5.25m | $ | 15.5m | $ | 25.0m | |||
Earn Out shares | 139,477 | 139,477 | 139,477 |
Pursuant to an Amendment to the Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement, IGC has agreed to advance Indian Rupees 128,342,500 (approximately $3,250,000 and approximately $6.45 per share) to Sricon towards the purchase of 503,620 of the 4,041,676 Sricon shares constituting approximately 14.66% of the post issued paid up share capital of Sricon) offered pursuant to the Original Sricon SSPA.
The obligations of IGC to fund the deposit is subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions, including the following:
The representations and warranties as provided in the Sricon SSPA remaining true and correct as of the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Amended Sricon SSPA (the Sricon Completion);
Receipt of approvals of the Sricon Board of Directors of the Amended Sricon SSPA and the transactions contemplated thereunder;
The performance and completion of certain agreements, obligations and conditions to be performed by Sricon and the Promoters under the Amended Sricon SSPA;
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Amendment of Sricons Memorandum and Articles of Association;
The appointment of one nominee of IGC as a member of the Board of Director of Sricon by the shareholders of Sricon effective upon the completion of the funding;
Sricon opening a new bank account with Citibank N.A;
Written evidence from the Promoters that Ram Mukunda has become an authorized signatory on certain existing Sricon bank accounts subject to certain undertakings by Sricon. Mr. Mukunda is to be the sole signatory on the Citibank N.A. bank account subject to certain undertakings by Sricon;
The Promoters and Sricon providing written confirmation that (i) they have given written instructions to the banks with whom certain existing Sricon bank accounts are maintained for automatic transfer into the Citibank N.A. bank account, every month, effective April 1, 2008, of 20% of the receivables paid into certain existing Sricon bank accounts, including without limitation, the receivables due to Sricon pursuant to the Joint Venture Agreement entered into by Sricon with Hindustan Steel Works Constructions Limited; (ii) no lender or third party has any rights over funds lying to the credit of the existing Sricon bank accounts; (iii) Sricon has not entered into any agreement whereby any party other than IGC has priority over the funds in the certain existing Sricon bank accounts or the Citibank N.A. bank account; and
Sricon obtaining a certificate from an independent accountant indicating the fair value of the Sricon shares subject to the deposit.
The Amended Sricon Subscription Agreement provides for certain covenants of the Promoters and Sricon to take effect upon funding, including the following:
The Promoters and Sricon shall not propose any resolution at a Sricon shareholders meeting if such resolution is not approved by the IGC nominated Director at a meeting of the Sricon Board of Directors;
Until the Sricon Completion, the Promoters shall not transfer all or any part of their shareholdings in Sricon to any person;
Approval of the director nominated by IGC shall be required for passing any resolution which will have the effect of changing the signatories to the existing bank accounts and the Citibank N.A. account and for opening any account with any bank;
Where a resolution for allotment of shares in favor of IGC is proposed by an IGC nominated Sricon Director, the Promoters (if they are also Sricon Directors) shall cause the Directors nominated by them to vote in favor of the resolution;
The Sricon shareholders shall vote to approve an amendment to the Sricon Articles of Association; and
The Promoters shall deliver to IGC certain documents creating a pledge (the Pledge) on 53.88% (1,579,711 shares) of Sricons existing share capital in favor of IGC to ensure that the Promoters will fulfill their obligations under the Amended Sricon Subscription Agreement.
Pursuant to a Second Amendment to the Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement dated January 14, 2008, IGC and Sricon agreed that IGC may make additional advances to Sricon from time to time on the terms set forth in the original Amendment. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, IGC has advanced an additional US$500,000 to Sricon.
TBL
IGC proposes to acquire an approximately 77% equity interest in TBL for a total price of around $12 million (the TBL Acquisition). IGC proposes to purchase an approximately 38.7% equity interest directly from TBL for around $6.9 million, purchase directly from TBL a new convertible debenture that may be converted to approximately 11.3% equity interest in TBL for about $3.13 million, and purchase a convertible preferred debenture from Odeon Limited that may be converted to an approximately 27% equity interest in TBL for $2 million. The preceding percentages are calculated on a fully-diluted basis after giving effect to the TBL Acquisition.
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Summary of TBL and Odeon Agreements:
TBL currently has 4,287,500 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
Odeon owns a preferred convertible debenture, which may be converted to 5,000,000 shares of common stock.
At closing, IGC will purchase the following:
7,150,000 shares of common stock from TBL for INR 275,000,000 (approximately $6.9 million);
the preferred convertible debenture from Odeon for $2.0 million; and
new convertible preferred shares (CPS) from TBL for INR 125,000,000 (approximately $3.13 million). The instrument will carry a dividend of 6% and may be converted to 2,100,000 shares of common stock.
In summary, at closing, there will be 18,537,500 shares issued and outstanding on a fully diluted basis. Of these, IGC will own approximately 14,250,000 shares, or approximately 77%, under the assumption that IGC elects to convert both convertible instruments.
Under the terms of the SPAs, IGC has the right to execute the purchase agreement or assign the SPA to a subsidiary. IGC expects to execute the purchases through its Mauritius subsidiary, IGC-M.
The promoters of TBL and the management of IGC will provide customary representations and warranties to each other.
The promoters of Odeon will not provide any representations or warrantees about TBL, but will provide customary warranties relating to Odeon. The agreement with Odeon has a deadline of January 31, 2008, unless extended by mutual consent. By a letter agreement dated January 8, 2008 by and among IGC, TBL, and Odeon (the Odeon Amendment), the parties agreed to extend the deadline for closing the transactions contemplated by the Odeon SPA until April 30, 2008 with no provision for further extensions.
Mr. V.C. Antony will be the Chairman of the board.
Mr. Jortin Antony (son of V. C. Antony) will be the managing director.
The TBL SHA provides for deferred contingent consideration payable to the Promoters of TBL in the form of shares of common stock (TBL Earn Out Shares) based on TBL meeting certain earnings targets. The targets and the number of TBL Earn Out shares are set out as follows:
FY ending March 31, | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | ||||||||||
(In millions of US dollars, except share data) | |||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 18.8 | $ | 35.0 | $ | 56.3 | $ | 81.3 | $ | 125.0 | |||||
Earnings | $ | 2.6 | $ | 4.0 | $ | 5.6 | $ | 8.1 | $ | 12.5 | |||||
TBL Earn Out shares | 140,800 | 265,800 | 265,800 | 265,800 | 265,800 |
If TBLs earnings for a given fiscal year are equal to at least 85% of such target, but are less than 100% of the target for that year, the Promoters shall receive a pro rated portion of the maximum share award for that fiscal year. If the earnings achieved in a fiscal year are less than 85% of the target, then no TBL Earn Out Shares will be awarded.
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Pursuant to an Amendment to the TBL SPA (the Amended TBL SPA), IGC has agreed to advance (the TBL Advance) Indian Rupees 105,598,500 (approximately $2,670,000 and approximately $6.45 per share) to TBL towards the purchase of 2,745,671 of the 7,150,000 TBL shares constituting approximately 39.04% of the post issued paid up share capital of TBL) offered pursuant to the Original TBL SSPA.
The obligations of IGC to fund the deposit is subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions , including the following:
The representations and warranties as provided in the TBL SPA remaining true and correct as of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Amended TBL SPA (the TBL Completion);
Receipt of approvals of the TBL Board of Directors of the Amended TBL SPA and the transactions contemplated thereunder;
The performance and completion of certain agreements, obligations and conditions to be performed by TBL and the Promoters under the Amended TBL SPA;
Amendment of TBLs Articles of Association;
The appointment of one nominee of IGC as a member of the Board of Director of TBL by the shareholders of TBL effective upon the completion of the funding;
TBL opening a new bank account with Citibank N.A;
Written evidence from the Promoters that Ram Mukunda and an IGC nominee have become, in addition to the existing signatories, authorized signatories on certain existing TBL bank accounts subject to certain undertakings by TBL. Mr. Mukunda and the IGC nominee are to be the exclusive signatories on the Citibank N.A. account subject to certain undertakings by TBL;
The Promoters and TBL providing written confirmation that (i) TBL receivables are free of encumbrances; (ii) no lender or third party has any rights over the TBL receivables, (iii) TBL receivables are credited to the Citibank N.A. bank account; (iv) TBL receivables are free to be utilized as contemplated under the Amended TBL Subscription Agreement; (v) TBL receivables are not subject to any agreement whereby any party other than IGC has priority over the receivables; and (vi) except for certain existing TBL bank accounts, TBL does not maintain any other bank accounts;
TBL obtaining a certificate from an independent accountant indicating the fair value of the TBL shares subject to the deposit.
Promoters obtaining receipt of certain consents and certificates on behalf of TBL;
Promoters and TBL undertaking to utilize the deposit for certain purposes as set forth in the Amended TBL Subscription Agreement and to provide details at weekly intervals;
Promoters and TBL confirming that except for SAAG RR Infra Limited (SAAG) and Odeon, the TBL Board of Directors does not recognize any other investors (as identified in the TBL Articles of Association) and no persons other than SAAG and Odeon have been granted special rights or privileges at meetings of the TBL Board of Directors or the TBL shareholders;
Promoters causing TBL to recognize IGC as an investor under its Articles of Association;
Promoters causing TBL to execute the necessary forms to enable the refund of the TBL Advance to IGC if the conditions precedent to the Original TBL Subscription Agreement are not satisfied;
Promoters transferring 10 equity shares of TBL to Mr. Sujjain Talwar or any other person nominated by IGC at a price to be determined by IGC;
Promoters and TBL obtaining a letter from SAAG confirming that SAAG will not exercise its right to subscribe for TBL securities and will release TBL from all claims upon receipt of repayment of a certain loan; and
Promoters delivering to IGC a non-objection certificate.
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The Amended TBL Subscription Agreement provides for certain covenants of the Promoters and TBL to take effect upon funding, including the following:
The Promoters and TBL shall not propose any resolution at a TBL shareholders meeting if such resolution is not approved by the IGC nominated Director at a meeting of the TBL Board of Directors;
Where a resolution for allotment of shares in favor of IGC is proposed by an IGC nominated TBL Director, the Promoters (if they are also TBL Directors) shall cause the Directors nominated by them to vote in favor of the resolution;
The TBL shareholders shall vote to approve an amendment to the TBL Articles of Association; and;
The Promoters shall deliver to IGC certain documents creating a pledge (the Pledge) on 100% (4,287,500 shares) of TBLs share capital in favor of IGC to ensure that the Promoters will fulfill their obligations under the Amended TBL Subscription Agreement.
The Odeon Amendment added a further condition to the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Odeon SPA: TBL must use a portion of the proceeds from the transactions contemplated by the TBL SPA to repay certain obligations owed by TBL to SAAG.
SATISFACTION OF 80% TEST
Our initial target business or businesses must have an aggregate fair market value equal to at least 80% of our net assets at the time of the business combination. As the fair market value of the equity shares of Sricon acquired in the Sricon Acquisition and the fair market value of the equity shares of TBL acquired in the TBL Acquisition will individually constitute less than 80% of the net assets of IGC at the time of the Sricon Acquisition and the TBL Acquisition, IGC will be required to simultaneously close on both the Sricon Acquisition and the TBL Acquisition because the fair market value of what is acquired in the Sricon Acquisition and the TBL Acquisition, is, in the aggregate at least 80% of the net assets of IGC at the time of the acquisitions.
THE SPECIAL MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING OF IGCS STOCKHOLDERS
The special meeting of the stockholders of IGC will be held at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on February 20, 2008, at the offices of Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, 815 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20006-4004. There will be a vote on the 1) Acquisition Proposal, 2) the 2008 Stock Plan and 3) the election of two directors to the board of IGC and 4) the Adjournment Proposal.
VOTING POWER; RECORD DATE
You will be entitled to vote or direct votes to be cast at the special meeting if you owned shares of IGC common stock at the close of business on February 4, 2008, which is the record date for the special meeting. You will have one vote for each share of IGC common stock you owned at the close of business on the record date. At the close of business on the record date, there were 13,974,500 shares of IGC common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the special meeting, of which 2,500,000 shares are held by insiders of IGC. The shares of common stock held by the insiders will automatically vote with the majority of votes cast by the public stockholders at the meeting.
VOTE REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE ACQUISITION PROPOSAL
The approval of the Acquisition Proposal will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of our common stock issued in our initial public offering that are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting. However, we will not be able to complete the Acquisition if the holders of 2,260,900 or more shares of common stock issued in our initial public offering, an amount equal to 20% of those shares, vote against the Acquisition and demand that we convert their shares into a pro rata portion of the trust account in which a substantial
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portion of the net proceeds of our initial public offering are held. Approval of the Acquisition Proposal is not conditioned upon the approval of the Employee Stock Option Plan Proposal, the Election of Directors Proposal or the Adjournment Proposal.
VOTE REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE 2008 EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN PROPOSAL
The approval of the 2008 Stock Option Plan Proposal will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock that are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting. Approval of the Stock Plan Proposal is conditioned upon the approval of the Acquisition Proposal, but is not conditioned upon the approval of any other proposal.
VOTE REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
The election of the proposed directors will require the affirmative vote of a plurality of the outstanding shares of our common stock that are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting. Election of the directors is not conditioned upon the approval of the Acquisition Proposal, the Stock Plan or the Adjournment Proposal.
VOTE REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL
The approval of the Adjournment Proposal will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock that are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting. Approval of the Adjournment Proposal is not conditioned upon the approval of the Acquisition Proposal, the Stock Plan Proposal or the Election of Directors Proposal.
CONVERSION RIGHTS
Pursuant to our certificate of incorporation, a holder of shares of IGCs common stock issued in our initial public offering may, if the stockholder votes against the Acquisition Proposal, demand that we convert such shares into cash. This demand must be made in writing to IGC or its proxy solicitor and must be received by IGC or its proxy solicitor prior to or at the special meeting. If properly demanded, we will convert each share of common stock into a pro rata portion of the trust account in which a substantial portion of the net proceeds of our initial public offering are held (approximately $5.89 per share net of estimated taxes), plus all interest earned thereon. If you exercise your conversion rights, then you will be exchanging your shares of IGC common stock for cash and will no longer own these shares. You will only be entitled to receive cash for these shares if you continue to hold these shares through the effective time of the Acquisition and then tender your stock certificate to IGC. If the transactions contemplated by the Acquisition Proposal are not completed, then these shares will not be converted into cash at this time. Shares that are not voted or are broker non-voted or where the stockholder abstains from voting shall not in any event be eligible to be converted into cash upon completion of the transactions contemplated by the Acquisition Proposal. The transactions contemplated by the Acquisition Proposal will not be consummated if the holders of 20% or more of the shares of common stock issued in IGCs initial public offering exercise their conversion rights.
APPRAISAL OR DISSENTERS RIGHTS
No appraisal rights are available under the Maryland General Corporation Law for our stockholders in connection with the Acquisition Proposal.
PROXIES
Proxies may be solicited by mail, telephone or in person. We have retained Morrow & Co. for an estimated fee of $27,500, plus out of pocket expenses, to assist in distributing proxy materials and soliciting proxies.
If you grant a proxy, you may still vote your shares in person if you revoke your proxy before the special meeting.
BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES.
The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of February 4, 2008 by:
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each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock;
each of our executive officers, directors and our special advisors; and
all of our officers and directors as a group.
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and does not necessarily indicate beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under these rules, beneficial ownership includes those shares of common stock over which the stockholder has sole or shared voting or investment power. It also includes shares of common stock that the stockholder has a right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of any option, warrant or other right. The percentage ownership of the outstanding common stock, which is based upon 13,974,500 shares of common stock outstanding as of October 15, 2007, is based on the assumption, expressly required by the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, that only the person or entity whose ownership is being reported has converted options or warrants into shares of our common stock.
Unless otherwise indicated, we believe that all persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock beneficially owned by them.
Number of | ||||||
Shares of | Percent of | |||||
Common Stock | Common Stock | |||||
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (1) | Owned (2) | Owned | ||||
Ranga Krishna | 350,000 | (3) | 2.5 | % | ||
Ram Mukunda | 1,675,000 | (4) | 11.99 | % | ||
Sudhakar Shenoy | 50,000 | * | ||||
Suhail Nathani | 50,000 | * | ||||
Larry Pressler | 25,000 | * | ||||
P.G. Kakodkar | 12,500 | * | ||||
Shakti Sinha | 12,500 | * | ||||
Dr. Prabuddha Ganguli | 12,500 | * | ||||
Dr. Anil K. Gupta | 25,000 | * | ||||
The Baupost Group, L.L.C. | 1,066,800 | (5) | 7.6 | % | ||
Fir Tree, Inc. | 1,383,000 | (6) | 9.9 | % | ||
HBK Investments L.P. | 1,075,695 | (7) | 7.7 | % | ||
D.B. Zwirn & Co., L.P | 1,485,404 | (8) | 10.63 | % | ||
Andrew M. Weiss, Ph.D | 1,031,100 | (9) | 7.38 | % | ||
Executive officers and directors (4 persons) | 2,125,000 | 15.21 | % |
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* | Less than 1% | |
(1) |
Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each of the following is 4336 Montgomery Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814. | |
(2) |
Unless otherwise noted, the nature of the ownership is common stock of the Company. | |
(3) |
Excludes 446,226 shares issuable to Dr. Krishna within 10 days after the consummation of the Acquisition Proposal pursuant to the terms of a loan from Dr. Krishna to the Company described below. | |
(4) |
Includes 425,000 shares owned by Mr. Mukundas wife, Parveen Mukunda. | |
(5) |
Based on a Schedule 13G jointly filed with the SEC on February 13, 2007 by The Baupost Group, L.L.C. (Baupost), SAK Corporation and Seth A. Klarman. SAK Corporation is the Manager of Baupost, a registered investment adviser. Seth A. Klarman, as the sole Director of SAK Corporation and a controlling person of Baupost, may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the securities beneficially owned by Baupost. The securities reported as being beneficially owned by Baupost include securities purchased on behalf of various investment limited partnerships. The address for each of the foregoing parties is 10 St. James Avenue, Suite 2000, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. | |
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(6) |
Based on an amended Schedule 13G jointly filed with the SEC on February 14, 2007 by Sapling, LLC (Sapling), Fir Tree Recovery Master Fund, L.P (Fir Tree Recovery) and Fir Tree, Inc. (Fir Tree). Fir Tree is the investment manager of Sapling and Fir Tree Recovery. As disclosed in the amended Schedule 13G, Sapling and Fir Tree Recovery are the beneficial owners of 969,378 shares of common stock (6.9%) and 413,622 shares of common stock (3%), respectively. Fir Tree may be deemed to beneficially own all of the shares held by Sapling and Fir Tree Recovery (1,383,000 shares) as a result of being the investment manager of Sapling and Fir Tree Recovery. The address for each of the foregoing parties is 4336 Montgomery Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. | ||
(7) |
Based on a Schedule 13G jointly filed with the SEC on June 15, 2007 by HBK Investments L.P., HBK Services LLC, HBK Partners II L.P., HBK Management LLC, and HBK Master Fund L.P. (collectively, HBK). The address for HBK is 300 Crescent Court, Suite 799, Dallas, Texas 75201. | ||
(8) |
Based on an amended Schedule 13G jointly filed with the SEC on October 15, 2007 by D.B. Zwirn & Co., L.P., D.B. Zwirn Special Opportunities Fund, Ltd., D.B. Zwirn Special Opportunities Fund, L.P., DBZ GP, LLC, Zwirn Holdings, LLC, and Daniel B. Zwirn, each of which may be deemed the beneficial owner of (i) 582,286 shares of common stock (4.17%) owned by D.B. Zwirn Special Opportunities Fund, L.P. and (ii) 903,118 shares of common stock (6.46%) owned by D.B. Zwirn Special Opportunities Fund, Ltd. (each entity referred to in (i) through (iii) is herein referred to as a Fund and, collectively, as the Funds). D.B. Zwirn & Co., L.P. is the manager of each of the Funds, and consequently has voting control and investment discretion over the common stock held by each of the Funds. Daniel B. Zwirn is the managing member of and thereby controls, Zwirn Holdings, LLC, which in turn is the managing member of and thereby controls D.B. Zwirn & Co., L.P. The address of each of D.B. Zwirn & Co., L.P., DBZ GP, LLC, Zwirn Holdings, LLC, and Daniel B. Zwirn is 745 Fifth Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10151. | ||
(9) |
Based on a Schedule 13G jointly filed with the SEC on August 20, 2007 by Weiss Asset Management LLC, Weiss Capital, LLC and Andrew M. Weiss Ph. D., each of which may be deemed the beneficial owner of (i) 299,668 shares of common stock (2.14%) owned by Weiss Capital, LLC and (ii) 731,432 shares of common stock (5.23%) owned by Weiss Asset Management LLC (each entity referred to in (i) through (ii) is herein referred to as a Fund and, collectively, as the Funds). Andrew M. Weiss Ph. Dais the managing member of each of the Funds, and consequently has voting control and investment discretion over the common stock held by each of the Funds. The address of each of Weiss Asset Management LLC, Weiss Capital, LLC and Andrew M. Weiss Ph. D. is 29 Commonwealth Avenue, 10th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. |
Messrs. Mukunda and Krishna may be deemed our parent, founder and promoter, as these terms are defined under the Federal securities laws.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDATION
After careful consideration, our board of directors has determined unanimously that the Acquisition Proposal is fair to, and in the best interests of, our stockholders and us. Our board of directors did not obtain a fairness opinion in making this determination. The board determined that, in light of the likely cost, IGCs existing cash resources and the boards belief that the extensive resources devoted to evaluating and conducting due diligence of all our acquisition candidates, including IGCs directors, personnel at Ferris, Baker Watts, Incorporated and other professionals that IGC hired for due diligence, including investment banks and India-based legal and accounting professionals had the skill and experience to properly evaluate the fairness of the Acquisition Proposal and that IGCs assets should not be used to pay for a formal fairness opinion.
Our board of directors has unanimously approved the Acquisition, the adoption of the Employee Stock Option Plan, the nominations of Mr. Sudhakar Shenoy and Mr. Suhail Nathani and the proposal to allow the adjournment of the special meeting, and unanimously recommends that you vote or instruct your vote to be cast FOR the approval of the Acquisition Proposal, FOR the approval of the Employee Stock Option Plan Proposal, and FOR the election of Mr. Shenoy and Mr. Nathani and FOR the approval of the Adjournment Proposal.
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INTERESTS OF OUR DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS IN THE ACQUISITION
When you consider the recommendation of our board of directors that you vote in favor of adoption of the Acquisition Proposal, you should keep in mind that certain of our directors and officers have interests in the Acquisition that are different from, or in addition to, your interest as a stockholder. These interests include, among other things, that if the Acquisition is not approved, and we are required to liquidate, the stock held by our executives and directors will be worthless as will the nominal number of units they acquired prior to our initial public offering, because these shares will not participate in any distribution of the assets held in our trust fund. As of the record date, our executives and directors owned a total of 2,125,000 shares of our common stock and 170,000 of our Units. Ranga Krishna, our Chairman of the Board, is further entitled to receive 446,226 shares of our common stock if we consummate the Acquisition under the terms of a $4,300,000 loan made by Dr. Krishna to us, which loan shall be due and payable 10 days after the completion of the Acquisition. In addition, we anticipate that following the completion of the Acquisition, Dr. Krishna will continue to serve as the chairman of our board of directors, Ram Mukunda will serve as the executive chairman, president and chief executive officer, Richard Prins will remain on our board of directors and Sudhakar Shenoy and Suhail Nathani will serve as directors, if elected.
CONDITIONS TO THE COMPLETION OF THE ACQUISITION
The following are the conditions to each partys obligation from the agreements:
No governmental entity shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, injunction or other order (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) that is in effect and that has the effect of making the acquisition illegal or otherwise prohibiting consummation of the acquisition substantially on the terms contemplated by the Share Holders and Purchase Agreement.
The IGC stockholders shall have approved the transactions outlined in the Acquisition Proposal and holders of 20% or more of the shares common stock of IGC issued in IGCs initial public offering and outstanding immediately before the closing shall not have exercised their rights to convert their shares into a pro rata share of the trust fund.
Sricon and TBL and their stockholders must have performed in all material respects all obligations that are to be performed by each of them under the Share Holders and Purchase Agreements.
IGC, Sricon, TBL and Odeons respective representations and warranties must be true and correct in all material respects as of the date of completion of the acquisition.
No action, suit or proceeding shall exist that is reasonably likely to prevent the acquisition or cause rescission of the acquisition following closing.
IGC shall have obtained all consents, waivers, permits and approvals required in connection with the consummation of the acquisition if failure to obtain the same would be reasonably expected to cause a material adverse effect.
There must not have occurred, since the date of the respective SPAs, any material adverse effect on IGC, Sricon or TBL.
Sricon and TBL must have provided to IGC (i) the stockholder list of Sricon and TBL (indicating the category of equity participation of residents and non-resident Indians) after the proposed acquisition of Shares by IGC; and (ii) a certificate from a chartered accountant indicating the fair value of the Shares calculated in accordance with the Guidelines for Valuation of Shares and Fixation of Premia (Indian Pricing Guidelines).
The current stockholders of Sricon and TBL must have obtained written consents from all banks, financial institutions, lenders to Sricon and TBL as may be required for change in shareholding of Sricon and TBL in form and substance satisfactory to IGC.
Sricon and TBL must have provided details of the bank accounts of Sricon and TBL maintained with the authorized dealer to IGC.
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Each of IGCs, Sricons and TBLs obligations to effect the acquisition is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of specified conditions before completion of the Acquisition.
Odeons obligations to effect the acquisition are subject to the payment by TBL of certain obligations owed to SAAG.
TERMINATION
All or part of each of the SSPA and SPAs may be terminated at any time prior to the consummation of the Acquisition, whether before or after receipt of the IGC stockholder approval, by mutual written consent of IGC on the one hand and each of Sricon, TBL, Odeon, and Promoters, as the case may be on the other hand.
The Odeon SPA will terminate on April 30, 2008.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS AFTER THE ACQUISITION
IGC
Ranga Krishna, our chairman, will remain as the chairman of IGC.
Ram Mukunda will be the executive chairman, chief executive officer and president.
Richard Prins will remain as a director on the board.
Sudhakar Shenoy and Suhail Nathani, if elected, will remain as directors on the board.
Sricon
Ravindra Lal Srivastava will remain as the chairman and managing director.
Sankataprasad Srivastava (brother of R. L. Srivastava) will remain as a director.
Indravatidevi Srivastava (wife of R.L. Srivastava) will remain as a director.
Ram Mukunda, who is currently the chief executive officer of IGC, will be elected to the board of Sricon.
Richard Prins, who is a director on the board of IGC, will be elected to the board of Sricon.
TBL
Velankalathil Chandy Antony will remain as the chairman.
Jortin Antony (son of V.C. Antony) will remain as the managing director.
George Thomas will remain as a director.
Ram Mukunda, who is currently the chief executive officer of IGC, will be elected to the board of TBL.
Richard Prins, who is a director on the board of IGC, will be elected to the board of TBL.
REGULATORY MATTERS:
The Acquisition and related transactions are not subject to any federal or state regulatory requirements or approvals, including the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act).
MATERIAL UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE ACQUISITION
It is expected that IGC and its stockholders will not recognize any gain or loss as a result of the approval of the Acquisition Proposal for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
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ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES AGAINST NON-U.S. PERSONS
Odeon is incorporated in Mauritius. Sricon and TBL are incorporated under the laws of India and operate only in India. Substantially all of the assets of Sricon and TBL will be located in India and the majority of its officers and directors and the experts named in this proxy statement are outside the United States. Although India and the United States are signatories to the 1965 Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extra Judicial Documents in Civil and Commercial Matters, service under this treaty is cumbersome and time consuming, and may result in inadequate notice, so that any judgment based on that service may be reopened, re-litigated and overturned. It is therefore unlikely that service of process upon Sricon and TBL, their officers and directors, assets and experts will be obtainable within the United States, and it may be difficult to enforce outside the United States a judgment obtained in the United States in an action against one or more of them. These difficulties stem from the lack of official judicial arrangements between the United States and India, which means that judgments of United States courts may not be enforced in India without review and re-litigation of the merits of their claims.
There is doubt as to the enforceability in India of actions to enforce judgments of United States courts arising out of or based on ownership of the securities of Sricon and TBL, including judgments arising out of or based on civil liability provisions of United States federal or state securities laws. There is also doubt whether the Indian courts would enforce, in original actions, judgments against Sricon, TBL or the persons mentioned above predicated solely based upon United States securities laws.
Original actions may be brought in India against these parties only if the actions are not required to be arbitrated by Indian law and only if the facts alleged in the complaint give rise to a cause of action under Indian law, in which event, an Indian court may award monetary damages.
SELECTED SUMMARY HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
All three companies, IGC, Sricon and TBL, have fiscal years that end at March 31. The following financial information is provided to assist you in your analysis of the financial aspects of the proposed acquisition transactions. IGCs historical information is derived from (i) its audited financial statements as of March 31, 2007 and for the period from its inception (April 29, 2005) to March 31, 2007, and (ii) its unaudited condensed financial statements as of September 30, 2007 and for the six months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. Sricons historical information is derived from (i) its audited financial statements as at March 31, 2006 and 2007 and for the years ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007, and (ii) its unaudited condensed financial statements as of September 30, 2007 and for the six months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. TBLs historical information is derived from (i) its audited financial statements as at March 31, 2006 and 2007, and for the years ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007, and (ii) its unaudited condensed financial statements as of September 30, 2007 and for the six months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. The information is only a summary and should be read in conjunction with each of IGCs, Sricons and TBLs historical financial statements and related notes and IGCs, Sricons and TBLs respective Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained elsewhere herein. The historical results included below and elsewhere herein are not indicative of the future performance of IGC, Sricon and TBL.
INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL,
INC.
Selected Summary Statement of Income Data
From Inception | ||||||||||||||||
(Amounts in US Dollars, except share data and | (April 29, 2005) to | Year Ended | Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
as stated otherwise) | March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | September 30, 2006 | September 30, 2007 | ||||||||||||
Interest income | $ | 210,584 | $ | 3,171,818 | $ | 1,580,124 | $ | 1,298,063 | ||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (398,840 | ) | 2,302,855 | 1,284,755 | 71,935 | |||||||||||
Provision for Income taxes | (45,000 | ) | (784,858 | ) | (437,600 | ) | (24,604 | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | (443,840 | ) | 1,517,997 | 847,155 | 47,331 | |||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
basic and diluted | 3,191,000 | 13,974,500 | 13,974,500 | 13,974,500 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) per share | ||||||||||||||||
basic and diluted | $ | (0.14 | ) | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.00 |
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INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL,
INC.
Selected Summary Balance Sheet Data
March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | September 30, 2007 | |||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||
Investments held in trust fund | $ | 65,825,016 | $ | 66,104,275 | $ | 67,091,690 | |||
LIABILITIES | |||||||||
Common stock subject to possible conversion | 12,762,785 | 12,762,785 | 12,762,785 | ||||||
Total stockholders equity | $ | 50,170,702 | $ | 52,923,699 | $ | 52,971,030 |
SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
Selected Summary Statement of Income Data
Year Ended | Six months ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Amounts in Thousand US | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dollars except share data and as | March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||
stated otherwise) | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 4,580 | $ | 15,298 | $ | 11,477 | $ | 11,011 | $ | 10,604 | $ | 4,422 | $ | 7,251 | ||||||||||||||
Income before | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
income taxes | 320 | 646 | 907 | 668 | 778 | 232 | 1,059 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income taxes | (69 | ) | (199 | ) | (363 | ) | (186 | ) | (368 | ) | (58 | ) | (328 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net Income | 251 | 446 | 544 | 482 | 410 | 174 | 731 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Earning per share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
basic and diluted | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.19 | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.25 | ||||||||||||||
Weighted average number | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
of shares outstanding | 95,200 | 183,259 | 2,932,159 | 2,932,159 | 2,932,159 | 2,932,159 | 2,932,159 |
SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
Selected Summary Balance Sheet Data
As of | ||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | September 30, | |||||||||||||
(Amounts in Thousand US Dollars) | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | ||||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivables | $ | 234 | $ | 2,223 | $ | 2,128 | $ | 2,083 | $ | 2,751 | $ | 6,574 | ||||||
Unbilled receivables | 357 | 984 | 974 | 2,980 | 2,866 | 2,442 | ||||||||||||
Inventories | 43 | 71 | 154 | 248 | 71 | 146 | ||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 1,461 | 3,098 | 3,424 | 4,347 | 4,903 | 4,977 | ||||||||||||
BOT Project under progress | | | | 1,584 | 3,080 | | ||||||||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||||||||
Short-term borrowings and current | ||||||||||||||||||
portion of long-term debt | | 359 | 5,103 | 3,868 | 3,646 | 3,570 | ||||||||||||
Due to related parties | 217 | 1,553 | 1,724 | 1,604 | 2,264 | 1,744 | ||||||||||||
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 404 | 1,089 | 1,278 | 1,855 | 2,182 | 2,479 | ||||||||||||
Other liabilities | 462 | 1,267 | 1,307 | 697 | 1,913 | 896 | ||||||||||||
Total stockholders equity | $ | 1,189 | $ | 2,822 | $ | 2,760 | $ | 3,740 | $ | 4,289 | $ | 5,400 |
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TECHNI BHARATHI LIMITED
Selected
Summary Statement of Operations Data
Year Ended | Six months ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Amounts in Thousand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
US Dollars, except | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
share data and as stated | March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
otherwise) | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 13,145 | $ | 8,773 | $ | 8,954 | $ | 2,285 | $ | 4,318 | $ | 316 | $ | 2,855 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
income taxes | 722 | (2,609 | ) | (3,823 | ) | (2,369 | ) | 401 | (867 | ) | 2,812 | |||||||||||||||
Income taxes | 322 | (63 | ) | 515 | 62 | 135 | 12 | (83 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Net (loss)/income | 400 | (2,672 | ) | (3,308 | ) | (2,307 | ) | 536 | (855 | ) | 2,729 | |||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
per share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.09 | $ | (0.62 | ) | $ | (0.77 | ) | $ | (0.54 | ) | $ | 0.13 | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | 0.62 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.09 | $ | (0.62 | ) | $ | (0.77 | ) | $ | (0.54 | ) | $ | 0.13 | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | 0.34 | ||||||||
Weighted average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
number of shares | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
outstanding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 4,287,500 | 4,287,500 | 4,287,500 | 4,287,500 | 4,287,500 | 4,287,500 | 4,287,500 | |||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 4,287,500 | 4,287,500 | 4,287,500 | 4,287,500 | 4,287,500 | 4,287,500 | 8,037,500 |
TECHNI BHARATHI LIMITED
Selected
Summary Balance Sheet Data
As of | ||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||
(Amounts in Thousand US Dollars) | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | ||||||||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 200 | $ | 107 | $ | 83 | $ | 69 | $ | 1,208 | $ | 100 | ||||||||||
Inventories | 4,728 | 4,922 | 4,459 | 4,182 | 1,284 | 1,784 | ||||||||||||||||
Prepaid and other assets | 1,777 | 2,070 | 1,765 | 1,275 | 1,231 | 798 | ||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment (net) | 3,622 | 3,985 | 3,463 | 2,417 | 2,265 | 2,352 | ||||||||||||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Short term borrowings and current | ||||||||||||||||||||||
portion of long-term loan | 1,495 | 6,614 | 6,291 | 8,125 | 6,079 | | ||||||||||||||||
Trade payable | 3,348 | 2,738 | 3,341 | 987 | 1,502 | 3,168 | ||||||||||||||||
Long term debts, net of current portion | 4,883 | 2,892 | 3,897 | 3,656 | 2,333 | 3,870 | ||||||||||||||||
Advance from customers | 1,488 | 2,755 | 3,057 | 2,997 | 1,877 | 884 | ||||||||||||||||
Total Stockholders equity | $ | 2,927 | $ | 320 | $ | (3,032 | ) | $ | (5,438 | ) | $ | (4,895 | ) | $ | (1,504 | ) |
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The following briefly address some commonly asked questions about the Acquisition Proposal, the special meeting of the stockholders of IGC and the effect of the Acquisition Proposal on the holders of common stock of IGC. These questions and answers may not include all of the information that is important to you. We urge you to read carefully this entire document, including the annexes and the other documents to which we have referred you.
Q. What is being voted on?
There are four proposals being voted on:
1. | To approve the Acquisition Proposal of IGC acting directly or indirectly through the IGC Group, consisting of the following proposed acquisitions: a) acquisition of a 63% equity interest in Sricon, b) the acquisition of convertible preference shares, and a direct equity interest in TBL, and c) the acquisition from Odeon Limited of convertible preference shares of TBL, which when converted along with the convertible preference shares purchased directly from TBL would result in IGC owning a 77% equity interest in TBL. | ||
2. | To elect Sudhakar Shenoy and Suhail Nathani to IGCs board of directors to hold office as Class A directors for a period to expire at the fourth annual meeting of stockholders. | ||
3. | To adopt the IGC 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan. | ||
4. | To approve any adjournments or postponements of the special meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies. |
Q. Why is IGC proposing the Acquisition Proposal?
IGC was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other similar business combination in an unspecified industry, with an unidentified business or businesses with operations primarily in India. We are making acquisitions in the infrastructure and clean technology sectors in India. Sricon and TBL are infrastructure companies with contracts for the building and maintenance of roads in India. Sricon also has a contract to Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) one of the highways in India. In addition, TBL has experience in the building of tunnels, bridges, airport runways and roads. We believe that these acquisitions will provide you with an opportunity to participate in a company with significant growth potential, in one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Q. Why are we proposing to adopt the 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan?
We are proposing the Stock Plan, which would be adopted only upon the consummation of the Acquisition, to:
1. | Attract and retain qualified executives and other employees, and to provide such persons with an opportunity to acquire an equity interest in us. | ||
2. | Create incentives designed to motivate our employees and employees of our subsidiaries to significantly contribute to our growth and profitability. | ||
3. | Provide our executives, directors, advisors and other employees and persons who, by their position, ability and diligence, are able to make important contributions to our growth and profitability with an incentive to assist us in achieving our long-term objectives. |
Q. What vote is required in order to approve the Acquisition Proposal?
The approval of the Acquisition Proposal will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of our common stock issued in our initial public offering that are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting. In addition, each stockholder who holds shares of our common stock issued in our initial public offering or purchased our shares following such offering in the open market has the right to vote against the Acquisition Proposal and, at the same time, demand that we convert that stockholders shares into cash equal to a pro rata portion of the trust account in which a substantial portion of the net proceeds of our initial public offering is deposited. However, if holders of 2,260,900 or more shares of common stock issued in our initial public offering, an amount
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equal to 20% of the total number of shares of common stock issued in the initial public offering, vote against the acquisition and demand conversion of their shares into a pro rata portion of the trust account, then we will not be able to consummate the acquisition. These shares will be converted into cash only if the Acquisition is completed. Based on the amount of cash held in the trust account as of September 30, 2007, including interest accrued as of that date and net of estimated taxes, you will be entitled to convert each share of common stock that you hold into approximately $5.89.
Q. What vote is required in order to approve the Stock Plan Proposal?
The approval of the Stock Plan Proposal will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock that are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting.
Q. What vote is required in order to approve the Adjournment Proposal?
The approval of the Adjournment Proposal will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock that are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting.
Q. What vote is required in order to elect the board members?
The election of a nominee to the board requires the affirmative vote of a plurality of the outstanding shares of our common stock that are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting. Plurality means that the individuals who receive the largest number of votes cast are elected as directors. Consequently, votes that are withheld and broker shares that are not voted in the election of directors will not be included in determining the number of votes cast.
Q. What will I receive in the Acquisition?
Holders of our securities will continue to hold the securities of IGC that they currently own, and will not receive any of the cash paid in connection with the Acquisition Proposal, unless a holder elects to demand conversion of his shares after voting against the Acquisition Proposal.
Q. How are we paying for the Acquisition?
We will use the proceeds from the initial public offering that we completed last year to pay the cash portion of the purchase price for the Acquisition of stock and convertible preference shares. We do not anticipate that we will require additional financing to consummate the Acquisition. However, we are in the process of obtaining additional financing to provide bridge financing to the two target companies prior to consummation of the Acquisition. If we enter into a definitive agreement to obtain financing after the date of this proxy statement but prior to the special meeting, we will file a current report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission, describing the material terms of the financing.
Q. Do I have conversion rights in connection with the Acquisition?
If you hold shares of common stock issued in our initial public offering, whether you purchased them in the offering or in secondary trading following the offering, then you have the right to vote against the Acquisition Proposal and demand that we convert your shares of common stock into a pro rata portion of the trust account in which a substantial portion of the net proceeds of our initial public offering are held. These rights to vote against the Acquisition and demand conversion of the shares into a pro rata portion of the trust account are sometimes referred to in this proxy statement as conversion rights.
Q. If I have conversion rights, how do I exercise them?
If you wish to exercise your conversion rights, you must vote against the Acquisition Proposal and, at the same time, demand that we convert your shares into cash. If, notwithstanding your vote, the Acquisition is completed, then you will be entitled to receive a pro rata share of the trust account in which a substantial portion of the net proceeds of our initial public offering are held, including any interest earned thereon through the date of the special meeting. Based on the amount of cash held in the trust account as of September 30, 2007, including interest accrued as of
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that date and net of estimated taxes, you will be entitled to convert each share of common stock that you hold into approximately $5.89. If you exercise your conversion rights, then you will be exchanging your shares of our common stock for cash and will no longer own these shares of common stock. You will only be entitled to receive cash for these shares of common stock if you continue to hold these shares through the closing date of the Acquisition and then tender your stock certificate to us. If you convert your shares of common stock, you will still have the right to exercise any warrants you may hold. If, however the Acquisition is not completed, then your shares will not be converted to cash at this time, even if you so elected.
Q. Do I have dissenter or appraisal rights in connection with the proposals?
No dissenter or appraisal rights are available under the Maryland General Corporation Law for our stockholders in connection with the Acquisition Proposal.
Q. What happens to the funds deposited in the trust account after completion of the Acquisition?
Upon the consummation of the Acquisition, any funds remaining in the trust account after payment of amounts, if any, to stockholders exercising their conversion rights will no longer be subject to the trust account and will be used to fund the Acquisition Proposal, provide working capital and fund future acquisitions and expansions.
Q. Who will manage the company upon completion of the Acquisition?
Upon the completion of the Acquisition, we anticipate that Ranga Krishna will continue to serve as the chairman of our board of directors; Ram Mukunda will continue to serve as our executive chairman, chief executive officer and president. Richard Prins, will continue to serve on our board of directors and, if elected, Suhail Nathani and Sudhakar Shenoy will continue to serve on our board of directors. Ravindra Lal Srivastava will continue to serve as the chairman and managing director of Sricon, and Jortin Antony will continue to serve as managing director of TBL. All of our Advisors will continue to serve, and we expect some of them to serve as board directors and advisors for our Indian and Mauritius subsidiaries.
Q. What happens if the Acquisition is not consummated?
We will dissolve and promptly distribute only to our public stockholders the amount in our trust account inclusive of the $1,769,400 attributable to the underwriters non-accountable expense allowance, plus any remaining net assets, if we do not effect a business combination by March 8, 2008. If we are unable to consummate the Acquisition, we do not believe that we will be able to effect another business combination by March 8, 2008.
Q. When do you expect the Acquisition to be completed?
It is currently anticipated that the Acquisition will be completed promptly following our special meeting of stockholders on February 20, 2008.
Q. If I am not going to attend the special meeting of stockholders in person, should I return my proxy card instead?
Yes. After carefully reading and considering the information contained in this proxy statement, please complete and sign your proxy card. Then return the enclosed proxy card in the return envelope provided herewith as soon as possible, so that your shares may be represented at our special meeting.
Q. What will happen if I abstain from voting or fail to vote?
An abstention will have the same effect as a vote AGAINST the Acquisition Proposal, and a failure to vote will have no effect on the outcome of the Acquisition Proposal. Only stockholders who vote against the Acquisition Proposal may elect to convert their shares into a pro rata portion of the trust account in which a substantial portion of the net proceeds of our initial public offering are held. An abstention will have the same effect as a vote AGAINST the Stock Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal, and a failure to vote will have no effect on the outcome of those proposals.
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Q. What do I do if I want to change my vote?
If you wish to change your vote, please send a later-dated, signed proxy card prior to the date of the special meeting or attend the special meeting and vote in person. You may revoke your proxy by sending a notice of revocation to our CEO, Ram Mukunda, at the address of our corporate headquarters prior to the special meeting.
Q. If my shares are held in street name by my broker, will my broker vote my shares for me?
No. Your broker cannot vote your shares unless you provide instructions on how to vote in accordance with the information and procedures provided to you by your broker. Broker non-votes, while considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum, will have no effect on the proposals.
Q. Do I need to turn in my certificates?
No. You do not need to turn in your certificates. However, if you elect to exercise your conversion rights, you will need to deliver your certificates to us at the address below.
Q. Will IGCs securities still be traded on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) after the Acquisition is completed?
Yes, they will continue to trade on AMEX.
Q. Who can help answer my questions?
If you have questions about the Acquisition, you may write, fax, email or call Ram Mukunda, India Globalization Capital, 4336 Montgomery Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20817. Telephone: (301) 983-0998. Fax (240) 465-0273. Email. Ram@indiaglobalcap.com.
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RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the following risk factors, together with all of the other information included in this proxy statement, before you decide whether to vote or instruct your vote to be cast on the proposals described in this proxy statement. We make various statements in this section, which constitute forward-looking statements. See Forward-Looking Statements. We refer to Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited as Sricon and Techni Bharathi Limited as TBL.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR INDUSTRY AND DOING BUSINESS IN INDIA
Any downgrading of Indias debt rating by an international rating agency, or an increase in interest rates in India, could have a negative impact on our ability to borrow in India.
Both our road building and power business are leveraged businesses. Any adverse revisions to Indias credit ratings for domestic and international debt by international rating agencies as well as an increase in Indian interest rates may adversely impact our ability to finance growth through debt and could lead to a tightening of our margins, adversely effecting our business.
A change in government policy, a down turn in the Indian economy or a natural disaster could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects.
Our business is road building and alternative energy in India. Sricon and TBL, our road builders, and CWEL, our energy sector, presently conduct all their operations in India. Sricon and TBL are dependent on the government of India as well as the state governments for contracts to maintain and build roads. Their operations and financial results may be affected by changes in the governments policy towards road maintenance and road building. In addition, a slow down in the Indian economy or its growth rate, social unrest, natural disasters, or a change in government could cause the government to slow down the pace of road building which could adversely affect our future performance.
Political, economic, social and other factors in India may adversely affect business.
Our ability to grow our business may be adversely affected by political, economic, social and religious factors, changes in Indian law or regulations and the status of Indias relations with other countries. In addition, the economy of India may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as the rate of growth of gross domestic product, the rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and balance of payments position. According to the World Factbook published by the United States Central Intelligence Agency, the Indian government has exercised and continues to exercise significant influence over many aspects of the economy, and privatization of government-owned industries proceeds at a slow pace. Accordingly, Indian government actions in the future could have a significant effect on the Indian economy, which could have a material adverse affect on our ability to achieve our business objective.
Since mid-1991, the Indian government has committed itself to implementing an economic structural reform program with the objective of liberalizing Indias exchange and trade policies, reducing the fiscal deficit, controlling inflation, promoting a sound monetary policy, reforming the financial sector, and placing greater reliance on market mechanisms to direct economic activity. A significant component of the program is the promotion of foreign investment in key areas of the economy and the further development of, and the relaxation of restrictions in, the private sector. These policies have been coupled with the express intention to redirect the governments central planning function away from the allocation of resources and toward the issuance of indicative guidelines. While the governments policies have resulted in improved economic performance, there can be no assurance that the economic improvement will be sustained. Moreover, there can be no assurance that these economic reforms will persist, and that any newly elected government will continue the program of economic liberalization of previous governments. Any change may adversely affect Indian laws and policies with respect to foreign investment and currency exchange. Such changes in economic policies could negatively affect the general business and economic conditions in India, which could in turn adversely affect our business.
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Terrorist attacks and other acts of violence or war involving India and other countries could adversely affect the financial markets and our business.
Terrorist attacks and other acts of violence could have the direct effect of destroying our plant and property causing a loss and interruption of business. According to the World Factbook, religious and border disputes persist in India and remain pressing problems. For example, India has from time to time experienced civil unrest and hostilities with neighboring countries such as Pakistan. The longstanding dispute with Pakistan over the border Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, a majority of whose population is Muslim, remains unresolved. If the Indian government is unable to control the violence and disruption associated with these tensions, the results could destabilize the economy and, consequently, adversely affect our business.
Since early 2003, there have also been military hostilities and civil unrest in Afghanistan, Iraq and other Asian countries. These events could adversely influence the Indian economy and, as a result, negatively affect our business.
While we will have insurance to cover these risks there can be no guarantee that we will be able to collect in a timely manner. Terrorist attacks, or the threat of violence could slow down road building activity adversely affecting our road building business.
Exchange controls that exist in India may limit our ability to utilize our cash flow effectively following a business combination.
Following the consummation of the Acquisition Proposal, we will be subject to Indias rules and regulations on currency conversion. In India, the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act or FERA, regulates the conversion of the Indian rupee into foreign currencies. FERA provisions previously imposed restrictions on locally incorporated companies with foreign equity holdings in excess of 40%, known as FERA companies. However, comprehensive amendments have been made to FERA to support the economic liberalization. Such companies are now permitted to operate in India without any special restrictions, effectively placing them on par with wholly Indian owned companies. In addition, foreign exchange controls have been substantially relaxed. Notwithstanding these changes, the Indian foreign exchange market is not yet fully developed and we cannot assure you that the Indian authorities will not revert back to regulating FERA companies and impose new restrictions on the convertibility of the Indian rupee. Any future restrictions on currency exchanges may limit our ability to use our cash flow for the distribution of dividends to our stockholders or to fund operations we may have outside of India.
Returns on investment in Indian companies may be decreased by withholding and other taxes.
Our investments in India will incur tax risk unique to investment in India and in developing economies in general. Income that might otherwise not be subject to withholding of local income tax under normal international conventions may be subject to withholding of Indian income tax. Under treaties with India and under local Indian income tax law, income is generally sourced in India and subject to Indian tax if paid from India. This is true whether or not the services or the earning of the income would normally be considered as from sources outside India in other contexts. Additionally, proof of payment of withholding taxes may be required as part of the remittance procedure. Any withholding taxes paid by us on income from our investments in India may or may not be creditable on our income tax returns.
We intend to avail ourselves of income tax treaties with India and minimize any Indian withholding tax or local taxes. However, there is no assurance that the Indian tax authorities will always recognize such treaties and its applications. We have also created a foreign subsidiary in Mauritius, in order to limit the potential tax exposure.
Our industry depends on the stability of policies and the political situation in India and a change in policy could adversely affect our business.
The role of the Indian central and state governments in the Indian economy on producers, consumers and regulators has remained significant over the years. Since 1991, the Government of India has pursued policies of economic liberalization, including significantly relaxing restrictions on the private sector. We cannot assure you that these liberalization policies will continue under the present or under newly elected governments. Protests against privatization could slowdown the pace of liberalization and deregulation. The rate of economic liberalization could
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change, and specific laws and policies affecting companies in the infrastructure sector in India, foreign investment, currency exchange rates and other matters affecting our business could change as well. A significant change in Indias economic liberalization and deregulation policies could disrupt business and economic conditions in India and thereby affect our business.
Because the Indian judiciary will determine the scope and enforcement under Indian law of almost all of Sricon and TBLs material agreements, we may be unable to enforce our rights inside and outside of India.
Sricon and TBL will operate under the laws of India. Substantially all of the assets of Sricon and TBL are located in India and the majority of its officers and directors and the experts named in this proxy statement/prospectus are outside the United States. Although India and the United States are signatories to the 1965 Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extra Judicial Documents in Civil and Commercial Matters, service under this treaty is cumbersome and time consuming, and may result in inadequate notice so that any judgment based on that service may be reopened, re-litigated and overturned. It is therefore unlikely that service of process on Sricon and TBL or their officers and directors can be obtained within the United States. Further, it may be difficult to enforce in India a judgment obtained in the United States. These difficulties stem from the lack of official judicial arrangements between the United States and India, which means that judgments of United States courts will not be enforced in India without review and re-litigation of the merits of their claims.
There is doubt as to the enforceability in India of actions to enforce judgments of United States courts arising out of or based on ownership of the securities of Sricon and TBL, including judgments arising out of or based on civil liability provisions of United States federal or state securities laws. There is also doubt whether the Indian courts would enforce, in original actions, judgments against Sricon, TBL or the persons mentioned above predicated solely based upon United States securities laws.
Original actions may be brought in India against these parties only if the actions are not required to be arbitrated by Indian law and only if the facts alleged in the complaint give rise to a cause of action under Indian law, in which event, an Indian court may award monetary damages.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITIONS AND OUR BUSINESS
The cost of obtaining bank financing may reduce TBLs income.
TBL has restructured some of its bank debt and may, in the future, face higher interest rates or will require higher collateral with the banks. This increases the cost of money for TBL and could decrease its margins. While IGC expects to provide collateral support for two to three years, by which time we expect the credit worthiness of TBL to increase to adequate levels, there can be no assurance that TBL will not have to pay higher interest rates in the future, which could reduce its income.
We may not be able to obtain necessary raw materials at competitive prices.
Construction contracts are primarily dependent on adequate and timely supply of raw materials, such as cement, steel and aggregates, at competitive prices. As competition from larger and well-established players increases for procuring raw materials, we could face an increase in the price of raw materials that negatively impacts our profitability.
Our business is dependent on contracts awarded by the Government and its agencies.
The businesses of Sricon and TBL are dependent on the implementation of the central and state budget allocations to the infrastructure sector. Sricon and TBL derive the bulk of their revenue from contracts awarded by the central and state governments of India and their agencies. If there are delays in the payment of invoices by the government, our working capital requirements could increase. The BOT industry is a competitive one, and Sricon and TBL may be outbid for government contracts. In addition, to the extent that Sricon and TBL fail to perform in accordance with the criteria of existing contracts, the governments may be more inclined to seek alternative sources of BOT services.
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We may face penalties for time overruns.
Sricon and TBL execute construction contracts primarily in the roads and infrastructure development sectors. Sricon and TBL typically enter into high value contracts for these activities, which provide for penalties if contracts are not executed in a timely manner. If Sricon and TBL are unable to meet the performance criteria as prescribed by the respective contracts and if penalties are levied, the financial performance of these companies could be adversely affected.
Our business is dependent on continuing relationships with clients and strategic partners.
Our business is dependent on developing and maintaining strategic alliances with contractors that undertake turnkey contracts for infrastructure development projects as well as government organizations.
The business and our results could be adversely affected if we are unable to maintain a continuing relationship and pre-qualified status with key clients and strategic partners.
Our business relies heavily on our management team and any unexpected loss of key officers may adversely affect our operations.
The continued success of our business is largely dependent on the continued services of key employees in IGC, Sricon, and TBL as well as all our subsidiaries. The loss of the services of certain key personnel, without adequate replacement, could have an adverse effect on our performance. Our senior management as well as the senior management of our subsidiaries have played a significant role in developing and executing the overall business plan, maintaining client relationships, proprietary processes and technology. While none is irreplaceable, the loss of the services of any would be disruptive to our business.
Our quarterly revenue, operating results and profitability will vary.
Factors that may contribute to the variability of quarterly revenue, operating results or profitability include:
The revenue recognition policy records contract revenue for those stages of a project that we complete, after we receive certification from the client that such stage has been successfully completed. Since revenue is not recognized until we receive a certification from our clients, revenue recognition can be uneven.
Our subsidiaries may become involved in litigation in the future.
Our subsidiaries are fairly large companies and may have to initiate actions in the Indian Courts to enforce their rights and may also be drawn into legal litigation. The expenses of litigation and any judgments against us could have a material adverse effect on us.
We face intense competition in the Indian infrastructure industry.
The Indian real estate and infrastructure industries are increasingly attracting foreign capital. We currently have competition from international as well as domestic companies that operate at the national level. Smaller localized contractors / companies are also competing in their respective regions. If we are unable to offer competitive prices and obtain contracts, there could be a significant reduction in our revenue.
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Our operations are sensitive to weather conditions.
Our business activities in India could be materially and adversely affected by severe weather conditions. Severe weather conditions may require Sricon and TBL to evacuate personnel or curtail services and may result in damage to a portion of Sricon and TBLs fleet of equipment or to our facilities, resulting in the suspension of operations, and may further prevent Sricon and TBL from delivering materials to project sites in accordance with contract schedules or generally reduce our productivity. Difficult working conditions and extremely high temperatures also adversely affect the operations of Sricon and TBL during summer months and during monsoon season, which restrict our ability to carry on construction activities and fully utilize our resources.
The revenue recorded in the first half of our fiscal year between April and September is traditionally lower than revenue recorded during the second half of our fiscal year due to the weather conditions. During periods of curtailed activity due to adverse weather conditions, Sricon and TBL may continue to incur operating expenses, reducing profitability.
If we are unable to provide interim financing to Sricon and TBL, they may have difficulty meeting their projected revenue targets.
We believe that Sricon and TBL will require financing prior to the consummation of the Acquisitions in order to maintain their operations at a level necessary to give them the opportunity to meet their financial projections for 2008 and 2009. We estimate that Sricon will require between $3,250,000 to $4,000,000 and TBL between $2,500,000 to $3,000,000. On December 19, 2007 we entered into an agreement with Sricon and subsequently funded Sricon with $3,250,000. On January 14, 2008 we entered into an additional agreement with Sricon and subsequently funded Sricon with an additional $500,000. On December 21, 2007 we entered into an agreement with TBL under which we agreed to fund TBL up to $2,670,000 and subsequently funded TBL with $2,000,000. While we have raised funds in a private placement to provide such interim financing, and we believe that the interim funding is sufficient for these companies to meet their projected FYE 2009 revenue targets, the timing of the interim funding may put pressure on their ability to meet the projections for FYE March 31, 2008.
RISKS RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION PROPOSAL
Changes in the conversion rate between the U.S. dollar and Indian rupee, may adversely affect our purchase price.
We plan to make all payments in respect to the Acquisition Proposal in Indian rupees and therefore exchange rate fluctuations may directly affect the purchase price.
The exchange rate between the Indian rupee and the U.S. dollar has changed substantially in the last two decades and may fluctuate substantially in the future. Between October 1, 2006 and December 28, 2007, the noon buying rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York has fluctuated from a high of 45.97 rupees per dollar on October 2, 2006 to a low of 38.48 rupees per dollar on October 9, 2007. As of December 27, 2007, the rate was 39.40 rupees per dollar. Any decline in value of the U.S. dollar against the Indian rupee will render the Acquisition more expensive. Furthermore, we may incur additional costs in connection with conversions between U.S. dollars and Indian rupees.
We may issue equity securities in a private placement which would dilute your equity interest in us.
Prior to the consummation of the Acquisitions we anticipate requiring additional funds to provide short-term capital infusions to Sricon and TBL. We are currently raising such financing in the form of debt coupled with a grant of common stock . Based on the anticipated levels of such financing, we may issue up to 754,953 shares of our common stock in connection with such financing. The issuance of such stock would dilute your equity position in us.
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If the Acquisitions benefits do not meet the expectations of financial or industry analysts, the market price of our common stock may decline.
The market price of our common stock may decline as a result of the Acquisition if:
Accordingly, investors may experience a loss as a result of a decreasing stock price.
If we are unable to consummate the Acquisition Proposal by March 8, 2008 we will be forced to liquidate.
If we do not effect a business combination by March 8, 2008, we will dissolve and promptly distribute only to our public stockholders the amount in our trust account inclusive of the $1,769,400 attributable to the underwriters non-accountable expense allowance, plus any remaining net assets. If we are unable to consummate the Acquisition, we do not believe that we will be able to effect another business combination by March 8, 2008.
Our directors may have certain conflicts in determining to recommend the Acquisition Proposal, since certain of their interests, and certain interests of their affiliates and associates, are different from, or in addition to, your interests as a stockholder.
IGCs management and directors have interests in and arising from the Acquisition Proposal that are different from, or in addition to, your interests as a stockholder, which could result in a real or perceived conflict of interest. These interests include the fact that certain of the shares of common stock owned by our management and directors, or their affiliates and associates, would become worthless if the Acquisition Proposal is not approved and we otherwise fail to consummate a business combination prior to our liquidation date and that our chairman of the board is entitled to receive additional shares of common stock if we consummate a business combination prior to our liquidation date under the terms of a loan he made to us.
We have not had operations, and Sricon and TBL have not operated as a US public company. Fulfilling our obligations incident to being a US public company after completing the Acquisition Proposal will be expensive and time consuming.
Although, we have maintained disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting as required under the Federal securities laws with respect to our very limited activities, we have not been required to maintain and establish such disclosure controls and procedures and internal control as will be required with respect operating Sricon or TBL, each with potentially substantial operations. Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the related rules and regulations of the SEC, we will need to implement additional corporate governance practices and adhere to a variety of reporting requirements and complex accounting rules. Compliance with these obligations will require increased management and could result in delays if we cannot recruit individuals with the requisite experience and technical accounting knowledge in India.
Compliance with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act could adversely impact our competitive position. Failure to comply could subject us to penalties and other adverse consequences.
We will be subject to the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which generally prohibits United States public companies from engaging in bribery of or other prohibited payments to foreign officials to obtain or retain business. While we will take precautions to educate the employees of our subsidiaries of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, there can be no assurance that we or the employees or agents of our subsidiaries will not engage in such conduct, for which we might be held responsible. We could suffer penalties that may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
We believe that some of the information in this proxy statement constitutes forward-looking statements within the definition of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as may, will, should, believes, expects, intends, anticipates, thinks, plans, estimates, seeks, predicts, potential or similar words or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. You should read statements that contain these words carefully because they discuss future expectations, contain projections of future results of operations or financial conditions or state or other forward looking information.
While we believe it is important to communicate our expectations to our stockholders, there may be events in the future that we are not able to accurately predict or over which we have no control. The risk factors and cautionary language discussed in this proxy statement provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations described by us in our forward-looking statements, including among other things:
You should be aware that the occurrence of the events described in these risk factors and elsewhere in this proxy statement could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this proxy statement.
All forward-looking statements included herein attributable to us or any person acting on either partys behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. Except to the extent required by applicable laws and regulations, we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this proxy statement or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Before you grant your proxy or instruct how your vote should be cast or vote on the proposals described in this proxy statement, you should be aware that the occurrence of the events described in the Risk Factors section and elsewhere in this proxy statement could have a material adverse effect on us.
OUR SPECIAL MEETING
OUR SPECIAL MEETING
We are furnishing this proxy statement to you as part of the solicitation of proxies by our board of directors for use at the special meeting in connection with the Acquisition Proposal and related matters. This proxy statement provides you with the information you need to know to be able to vote or instruct your vote to be cast at the special meeting.
DATE, TIME AND PLACE
We will hold the special meeting at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time on February 20, 2008 at the offices of Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, 815 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006 to vote on the Acquisition Proposal.
PURPOSE OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
At the special meeting, we are asking holders of IGC common stock to:
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RECOMMENDATION OF THE IGC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The IGC board of directors:
RECORD DATE
The record date for the special meeting is February 4, 2008. Record holders of our common stock at the close of business on the record date are entitled to vote or have their votes cast at the special meeting. On the record date, there were 13,974,500 shares of our common stock outstanding.
When voting on the Acquisition Proposal and all other proposals at the special meeting, you will have one vote for each share of our common stock that you owned at the close of business on the record date.
Our issued and outstanding warrants do not have voting rights and record holders of our warrants will not be entitled to vote at the special meeting.
VOTING YOUR SHARES
Each share of our common stock that you owned at the close of business on the record date entitles you to one vote. Your proxy card shows the number of shares of our common stock that you own.
There are three ways to vote your shares of our common stock at the special meeting:
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IF YOU DO NOT VOTE YOUR SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK IN ANY OF THE WAYS DESCRIBED ABOVE, IT WILL HAVE (1) NO EFFECT ON THE ACQUISITION PROPOSAL, BUT YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO DEMAND THE CONVERSION OF YOUR COMMON SHARES INTO A PRO RATA SHARE OF THE TRUST ACCOUNT IN WHICH A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF OUR INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING ARE HELD, AND (2) NO EFFECT ON THE STOCK PLAN PROPOSAL AND THE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL.
WHO CAN ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT VOTING YOUR SHARES
If you have any questions about how to vote or direct a vote in respect of your shares of our common stock, you may call Ram Mukunda at (301) 983-0998, or write him at our address.
NO ADDITIONAL MATTERS MAY BE PRESENTED AT THE SPECIAL MEETING
This special meeting has been called only to consider the approval of the Acquisition Proposal, the 2008 Stock Option Plan Proposal, the election of the proposed nominees and the Adjournment Proposal.
REVOKING YOUR PROXY
If you give a proxy, you may revoke it at any time before it is exercised by doing any one of the following:
VOTE REQUIRED
The approval of the Acquisition Proposal will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of our common stock issued in our initial public offering that are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting.
The approval of our Stock Plan and of the Adjournment Proposal will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock that are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting.
The election of the proposed nominees to our board, will require a plurality of the outstanding shares of our common stock that are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting.
ABSTENTIONS AND BROKER NON-VOTES
If you abstain from voting, either in person or by proxy or by voting instruction, it will have the same effect as a vote against the Acquisition Proposal, the 2008 Stock Option Plan Proposal, the election of the proposed nominees and the Adjournment Proposal, but not as a demand of conversion of your shares into a pro rata portion of the trust account.
If your broker holds your shares in its name and you do not give the broker voting instructions, your broker may not vote your shares. If you do not give your broker voting instructions and the broker does not vote your shares, this is referred to as a broker non-vote. Broker non-voting shall be treated as shares not entitled to vote at the special meeting, and, therefore, shall have no impact on the Acquisition Proposal, the 2008 Stock Option Plan Proposal, the election of the proposed nominees or the Adjournment Proposal. A broker non-vote will not entitle you to demand conversion of your shares into a pro rata portion of the trust account if the Acquisition Proposal is approved.
To exercise your conversion rights as a stockholder, you must affirmatively elect to convert your shares by checking the appropriate box, or directing your broker to check the appropriate box, on the proxy card and ensure that the proxy card is delivered prior to the special meeting.
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CONVERSION RIGHTS
Any stockholder holding shares of common stock issued in our initial public offering who votes against the Acquisition Proposal may, at the same time or at any time before the special meeting, demand that we convert his shares into a pro rata portion of the trust account. If so demanded, we will convert these shares into a pro rata portion of funds held in a trust account, if the Acquisition is consummated. If the holders of 20% or more of the shares of common stock issued in our initial public offering, or at least 2,260,900 shares, vote against the Acquisition Proposal and demand conversion of their shares into a pro rata portion of the trust account, we will not be able to consummate the Acquisition.
Based on the amount of cash held in the trust account as of September 30, 2007, including interest accrued as of that date, you will be entitled to convert each share of common stock that you hold into approximately $5.89 net of estimated taxes.
If you exercise your conversion rights, then you will be exchanging your shares of our common stock for cash and will no longer own these shares. You will only be entitled to receive cash for these shares of common stock if you continue to hold these shares through the closing date of the Acquisition and then tender your stock certificate to us. The closing price of our common stock on February 5, 2008, the most recent trading day practicable before the printing of this proxy statement, was $5.82. Prior to exercising conversion rights, our stockholders should verify the market price of our common stock as they may receive higher proceeds from the sale of their common stock in the public market than from exercising their conversion rights.
SOLICITATION COSTS
We are soliciting proxies on behalf of our board of directors. We will pay the cost of soliciting proxies. This solicitation is being made by mail but also may be made by telephone or in person. We and our directors and officers may also solicit proxies in person, by telephone or by other electronic means. These persons will not be paid for doing this, other than the salaries they might otherwise receive.
We have retained Morrow & Co. for an estimated fee of $27,500, plus out of pocket expenses, to assist in distributing proxy materials and soliciting proxies.
We will ask banks, brokers and other institutions, nominees and fiduciaries to forward our proxy statement materials to their principals and to obtain their authority to execute proxies and voting instructions. We will reimburse them for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
STOCK OWNERSHIP
At the close of business on the record date, our founders, past and present executive officers, directors and advisors beneficially owned and were entitled to vote, in the aggregate, 2,670,000 shares of our common stock, representing around 20% of the then outstanding shares of common stock. As of February 5, 2008, these shares had a market value of approximately $15,539,400 based on our common stock price of $5.82 per share.
For information on beneficial ownership of our common stock by executive officers, directors and 5% stockholders, see Beneficial Ownership of Securities .
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THE ACQUISITION PROPOSAL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ACQUISITION
IGC, through its wholly-owned subsidiary in Mauritius (IGC-M), will:
1. | acquire a total of 63% of the issued and outstanding securities of Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited for around $29m in cash, this transaction will be in two parts: |
2. | acquire a total of 77% of the issued and outstanding securities of Techni Bharathi Limited (TBL) for around $12m. This transaction will be in three parts: |
Both acquisitions are collectively referred to as the Acquisition Proposal. It is anticipated that all three transactions will close simultaneously.
BACKGROUND OF THE ACQUISITION
The terms of each of the Share Subscription and Purchase Agreement (SSPA) with Sricon and the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with TBL were the result of arms-length separate negotiations between representatives of the respective companies. The following is a brief discussion of the background of these negotiations.
India Globalization Capital, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Maryland on April 29, 2005. We were formed to serve as a vehicle for the acquisition of an operating business in an unspecified industry located in India through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, or other similar business combination.
A registration statement for our initial public offering was declared effective on March 2, 2006. On March 8, 2006, we consummated an initial public offering of 11,304,500 units at a price of $6 per unit. In addition, management of IGC bought 170,000 additional units in a private placement, just prior to the IPO, for the same price as that offered to the public. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and two warrants. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $5.00. Each warrant will exercisable on the later of our completion of a business combination or March 3, 2007 and will expire on March 3, 2011, or earlier upon redemption. The units sold in the private placement are identical to the units sold in the IPO with the exception that the individuals who bought the units in the private placement will have no right to any liquidation distributions with respect to the shares included in the private placement units, in the event we fail to consummate a business combination. Further, the private placement units may not be sold, assigned or transferred until we consummate a business combination. The purchasers in the private placement further agreed to waive their right to any liquidation distributions with respect to such shares in the event we fail to consummate a business combination.
We received aggregate net proceeds from the private placement and the IPO of approximately $62,815,000. This amount was deposited in trust and, in accordance with our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, will be released either upon the consummation of a business combination or upon our liquidation. An additional $1,769,400, representing a deferred portion of the commissions payable to our underwriter Ferris, Baker Watts, Incorporated in connection with the IPO, was also deposited in the trust account. In the event that we consummate a business combination, those funds will be paid to Ferris, Baker Watts. Of the interest income earned on the monies in trust, $2,150,000, net of taxes, was deposited into our working capital account and the rest has been retained in the trust
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account. In addition, unsecured notes were issued to two of our founding stockholders for an aggregate amount of $870,000 in order to fund working capital, including business, legal and accounting due diligence on prospective acquisitions and continuing general and administrative expenses. These notes carried interest at 4% and were due at the earlier of March 3, 2007, or the consummation of a business combination. Of the amounts represented by these notes, the principal amount of $600,000 has been repaid to date and a new note issued for $220,000 of the remaining principal amount. We have also issued a new note to a founding stockholder for an additional principal amount of $275,000 in order to fund working capital, including business, legal and accounting due diligence on prospective acquisitions and continuing general and administrative expenses. On October 2, 2007, one of our Founders extended a loan of $250,000 to the Company on substantially the same terms as the other notes. The new notes are payable on the earlier of March 31, 2008 or the consummation of a business combination. The notes bear interest at 8% per annum. On December 24, 2007, one of our founders extended a loan of $4,300,000 to the Company. The note evidencing this loan is payable on the earlier of December 24, 2008 or 10 days after the consummation of a business combination. The note bears interest at 5% per annum.
After the IPO in March 2006, we began evaluating prospective businesses regarding potential business combinations. We attempted to source opportunities proactively as well as reactively. We also explored many business combination structures taking into account Indian laws and our mandate. We considered, among others, stand-alone businesses, corporate spin-offs, management buy-outs, straight mergers and cash and stock buyouts. We also looked at structures that involved intermediary countries like Mauritius and Singapore as a way to minimize our tax exposure.
During the period from March 2006 to September 2007, we evaluated over 150 companies, engaged in negotiations with several companies and signed seven letters of intent, before the board decided for a variety of reasons not to pursue a business combination with many of them.
SRICON
On or around November 15, 2006 Roop Chand Betala, president of Volvie Capital, India contacted our CEO Ram Mukunda, about potential acquisitions. After showing us several potential business combinations in the power sector, all of which we rejected, Mr. Roop Chand introduced us to Sricon in March 2007.
From March through July 2007, we continued to meet with Volvie Capital to discuss the business and a potential business combination. Several structures including a reverse merger, minority investment and acquisition of stock were discussed, as were valuations and projections. During these months, we also continued to pursue other potential business combinations.
In July 2007, we had a serious discussion with the management of Sricon about a possible transaction and began financial due diligence.
In August 2007, Mr. Mukunda had a discussion with members of our board and pursuant to the discussion we made a verbal offer to Sricon. After several rounds of negotiations, on August 28, 2007 we signed a letter of intent with Sricon. We immediately increased efforts at conducting due diligence. Members of Economic Laws Practice (ELP), a law firm based in India, our directors Mr. Prins and Mr. Nathani, our Chairman Dr. Krishna and Ram Mukunda, as well as eleven consultants carried out the process of audit, drafting of definitive agreements and legal due diligence. We simultaneously began negotiating the definitive agreements. On September 15, 2007, we signed the definitive agreements. In December 2007 we had discussions with Sricon regarding providing Sricon with a refundable down payment on the shares to be purchased under the definitive agreements, and on December 19, 2007 we signed an amendment to the definitive agreements.
TBL
In April 2006, we hired Master Aerospace Consultants (MAC) to help source potential business combinations.
In June 2006 MAC introduced Ram Mukunda to Ajax Engineering Pvt. Ltd as a possible acquisition. In June 2007, the CEO of Ajax Engineering Mr. A. K. Singh introduced us to Techni Bharathi Infrastructure (TBL). After several meetings with the management of TBL, we began to evaluate the company and conduct due diligence on TBL.
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In August 2007, members of our board discussed a potential transaction with TBL. On September 5, 2007, we signed a letter of intent with TBL. We immediately scaled up our efforts at conducting due diligence. Members of ELP, our directors Mr. Prins and Mr. Nathani, our chairman Dr. Krishna, and Ram Mukunda, as well as six consultants carried out the process of audit, drafting of definitive agreements and legal due diligence. The roles of the various parties in the process are described in the section entitled Due Diligence and Valuation below. We simultaneously began negotiating the definitive agreements. On September 15, 2007, we signed the definitive agreements.
In December 2007 we had discussions with TBL regarding providing TBL with a refundable down payment on the shares to be purchased under the definitive agreements, and on December 21, 2007 we signed an amendment to the definitive agreements.
On September 23, 2007, our board met formally to discuss all three transactions and unanimously agreed to present these transactions to the stockholders.
INTERESTS OF OUR DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS IN THE ACQUISITION
When you consider the recommendation of our board of directors that you vote in favor of adoption of the Acquisition Proposal, you should keep in mind that certain of our directors and officers have interests in the Acquisition that are different from, or in addition to, your interest as a stockholder. These interests include, among other things, that if the Acquisition is not approved and we are required to liquidate, the stock and units issued to our executives and directors prior to the consummation of our public offering, including those purchased by our executives and directors in the private placement immediately preceding the public offering, will be worthless, because these shares will not participate in any distribution of the assets held in our trust fund. As of the record date, our present and past executives, directors and advisors owned a total of 2,500,000 shares of our common stock and 170,000 of our Units. In addition, Richard Prins has received an option to purchase 71,250 units, at a strike price of $7.50, from the Underwriters Purchase Option (UPO) that we granted to the underwriter, Ferris, Baker Watts and Ranga Krishna, our Chairman of the Board, is entitled to receive 446,226 shares of our common stock if we consummate the Acquisition under the terms of a $4,300,000 loan made by Dr. Krishna to us, which loan shall be due and payable 10 days after the completion of the Acquisition.
Mr. Suhail Nathani is a partner at the law firm of ELP in Mumbai, India. He is also one of our directors. His law firm is responsible for the legal due diligence and for drafting the purchase agreements. Our board of directors took the relationship into consideration, and debated the potential conflicts before approving the hiring of ELP for representing us in India. Nathani did not take part in the boards approval process of choosing ELP as our Indian legal council. One of the key considerations that the board took into account was the experience that Nathani and other ELP partners have in mergers, acquisitions, Indian and US securities law and cross border relations. While ELP is paid their standard fee for the work they did and continue to do for us, there is no arrangement of a success fee of any kind associated with the Acquisition Proposal.
In addition, we anticipate that following the completion of the Acquisition, Ranga Krishna will serve as the chairman of our board of directors, Ram Mukunda will serve as the executive chairman, president and chief executive officer, Sudhakar Shenoy, Suhail Nathani and Richard Prins will remain on our board of directors. Each of our directors and officers will, following the Acquisition, be compensated in such manner, and in such amounts, as our board of directors may determine to be appropriate, subject in the case of our officers to the requirements of any employment agreements entered into with them.
OUR REASONS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND RECOMMENDATION OF OUR BOARD
The board has concluded that the acquisitions of Sricon and, TBL are in the best interests of our stockholders. Our board of directors considered a wide range of factors in evaluating the Acquisition. The board considered the following factors, among others, in recommending the Acquisition Proposal:
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irrigation, airports, ports, railways and roads. Overall the industry sector is very attractive and the Indian infrastructure companies have increased, in value, over 800 percent, (source: Bloomberg) over the past three years. Further, we found the market to be fragmented with many local undercapitalized players. We also found barriers to entry in the form of new government regulations that made contract bid qualifications more stringent.
Among the negative factors that the board considered in reaching its determination were the following:
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INDUSTRY BACKGROUND: INFRASTRUCTURE:
We were formed for the purpose of executing a business combination with a company with operations in India. We were not restricted to an industry group. We considered various industry groups, including home building, retail space construction, hotel construction, cement, steel, health care, information technologies and out-sourcing, retail, among others. Within each industry group, we looked at industry trends, competition, niche players, valuation metrics, economies of scope and scale, labor risk, foreign direct investment regulations and a several other factors.
Our analysis showed that Indian engineering and construction companies, specifically those with expertise in road maintenance, road building, Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) roads, construction of power plants, airports, sea ports, rail roads, coal and ore mining, and other heavy construction, as well as the energy sector and in specific the alternative energy industry provide high growth where the demand far outstrips supply. The Indian economy is growing at a GDP of between 8 and 9.5% per year. The infrastructure in major cities is under enormous stress and the infrastructure in secondary cities requires expansion. The Indian government recently announced that it expected to spend approximately $475 billion by 2012 in order to improve Indian infrastructure. This includes approximately $40 billion on highways and over $160 billion on power. Among other infrastructures that will be expanded and built out are railroads, seaports and airports. Below, we provide background and an analysis of the Indian road infrastructure followed by an analysis of the energy sector.
Indias road network
Indian Roads and | ||||||
Category | Highways Length (miles) | % | ||||
Expressways | 124 | * | ||||
National Highways | 41,352 | 2 | % | |||
State Highways | 79,488 | 4 | % | |||
Major District Roads | 291,870 | 14 | % | |||
Rural Roads | 1,645,650 | 80 | % | |||
Total Length | 2,058,485 |
The road network in India remains inadequate in terms of reach and quality and is unable to handle the traffic demands of its rapidly growing economy. While India currently has around 2 million miles of roads, most highways are narrow and congested with poor surface quality. According to the World Bank (WB), approximately 40% of Indias villages do not have access to all-weather roads. In the last 50 years, the government has built just 334 miles of 4lane roads.
Goldman Sachs Global Economics Paper No-152, titled Indias rising growth potential (GS-152), cites gains in productivity as one major driver for sustaining Indias GDP growth rate. It further argues that there are six reasons why India can continue to maintain or increase its growth rate. Among them, new highways are expected to jump start Indias competitiveness. The analogy drawn is with the US where the national highway construction in the 1920s and the 1950s fuelled commerce and development, and created the suburbs. The first of Indias most ambitious infrastructure project since the building of the railway network by the British in the 19th century is the building of the Golden Quadrilateral Highway. It connects four major cities Delhi in the north, Kolkata in the east, Chennai in the south and Mumbai in the west. Along the way it runs through 13 states and 17 other cities with a million or more inhabitants, and is expected to be fully functional in 2007. The study concludes that the new highways from the Golden Quadrilateral Highway are expected to impact productivity in dramatic ways. For example, the expected
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build out of a network of highways are expected to reduce travel times by half, lower fuel costs and freight delivery times, and enable firms to leverage economies of scale. The new arteries are expected to attract economic activity, including hotels, gas stations and shops. The highways are expected to open up and out the closed worlds of Indian villages.
According to the World Bank, Indias roads face major challenges:
Source: World Bank (WB)
Indian Road and Highway Assets | ||||||||
Period 2001-2011 | Period 2011-2021 | |||||||
Investment | Investment | |||||||
(Amounts in USD millions) | ||||||||
Expressways National Highways: | $ | 6,742 | $ | 15,730 | ||||
Widening/maintenance | $ | 23,596 | $ | 25,157 | ||||
Expansion of NH system | $ | 3,371 | $ | 4,045 | ||||
State Highways: | ||||||||
Widening/maintenance | $ | 15,730 | $ | 25,843 | ||||
Expansion of SH system | $ | 1,124 | $ | 2,247 | ||||
Total | $ | 50,562 | $ | 73,022 |
Further, since the early 1990s Indias growing economy has seen a rise in demand for transport infrastructure and services by around 10% a year. The sector has not been able to keep pace with rising demand and is proving to be a drag on the economy. Major improvements are required to support Indias continued economic growth and to reduce poverty (WB). By the year 2011, the state and national highways will need to be widened and maintained at a cost of around $40 billion. The replacement cost of Indias highways is around $53 billion. Given the value of the highway assets, and given the vital role that roads play in economic growth and alleviating poverty, India cannot afford to loose these assets. (WB).
In summary, the road building industry is at the cusp of a major growth thrust lasting, we believe, for the next decade. The road building industry is broadly divided into three areas, maintenance, road building and an approach taken by the government using a Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) mechanism that can attract private investment as well as rapidly build out world-class roads.
Build Operate and Transfer (BOT)
The total funding gap in creating and maintaining an adequate highway system is estimated at around $24 billion over a decade (WB). The national highway system in India currently carries 40% of the total traffic, but constitutes only two percent of the total road network. To fill the funding gap, the government has begun to encourage private investments in the form of Build Operate and Transfer of highways (BOT). The government of India has already created an impressive list of roads requiring an investment of around $23 billion that it expects to put out for bids as BOTs through the National Highway Authority India (NHAI), an organization charged with building out the national network of roads. The bidding process for a BOT, broadly, is as follows:
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The financial model is based on projecting revenue by taking into consideration the expected number of cars traveling on the highway, the growth of traffic over time, toll per car, which is based on government stipulated norms, cost of maintaining the highway, cost of building the highway, etc. Based on a financial model the potential bidder has three choices for the financial bid:
The toll road is awarded to the bidder the government determines is the most, first, technically qualified and, second, most cost effective. The winning bidder collects toll for a period between 15 to 30 years, at the end of which the ownership of the highway is transferred to the government.
We see an opportunity to own a portfolio of BOTs, we believe that there are early mover advantages in the BOT sector and that we can, over the next several years, own a lucrative portfolio of BOTs. Further, as we will have visibility into the locations of our BOTs, we expect to also invest in the development of service areas along the highways. While the scale of BOTs that India is slated to offer is large, the associated services (hotels, office complexes, gas stations, restaurants, etc) along the toll roads also provide an expansive opportunity.
As part of our analysis we also looked at how serious the Government of India has been about addressing systemic risk, creating transparency and safeguarding foreign investments.
Government Initiatives in Road Building
The government of India, having recognized the need to provide transparency in the bidding process and attract foreign capital has implemented the following:
1) | tax incentives on income from designated infrastructure projects; | ||
2) | deregulation of complimentary industries that are essential to such projects; | ||
3) | independent government oversight for the bidding process; and | ||
4) | fast track clearance for foreign investors in qualifying projects. |
As these initiatives are in an early stage of implementation, the road-building sector provides a first mover advantage and provides an opportunity for investors to capture economic market-share at reasonable valuations.
According to the Economics Law Practice (ELP), some regulatory changes in this sector include:
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taken legal steps in order to promote private sector participation. In addition to amending the Indian Toll Act, some states (e.g. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, etc.) have taken steps to enact a uniform law for infrastructure development.
Further, the Indian Government has also enacted a series of far reaching measures to promote investment in roads. These include:
1) | Automatic approval for foreign equity investments up to 100 per cent, and foreign commercial borrowing to the extent of 30 per cent of the project cost. | ||
2) | Granting road building the status of an Industry. | ||
3) | Exemption from import duty on identified high quality construction plant and equipment, including duty free import of bitumen (used to make asphalt). | ||
4) | The restriction on the maximum equity holding by a foreign company in an Indian joint venture has been lifted. |
In order to lay the foundation for safeguarding foreign investments India has finalized the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements (IPPAs) with over 40 countries, including Mauritius and Canada, but not the US. This is one of the reasons that we expect to make our investments out of our wholly-owned subsidiary in Mauritius, IGC-M. Under the IPPA, setting up a joint venture or a 100% foreign owned subsidiary qualifies as an investment, which offers free transferability, repatriations of funds and provides for dispute settlement mechanisms as well as increased protection against expropriation. Further, India places no restrictions on current account transactions. Payments under construction contracts are considered to be current account transactions and are therefore permitted.
Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited (Sricon)
Sricon is currently a small to medium size engineering and construction company. Sricons main areas of business activity are road and infrastructure building, BOT projects, civil and engineering works for power plants, steel mills, sugar plants, building of water supply and treatment systems, mining and other heavy construction.
Sricon recently entered the BOT market by winning a contract to build a 25-mile state highway in the state of Maharashtra. The cost of the BOT is approximately $6 million and is expected to be operational in late 2008 and Sricon is expected to collect toll for an ownership period of approximately 9 years and 11 months.
Sricon has already established the technical experience on a national basis to be a leading engineering and construction contractor of BOTs. We believe the company is well positioned to scale its operations in its main areas of business.
History
The promoters founded Vijay Engineering Enterprises in 1994. They founded Srivastava Construction Private Limited in 1996. In 2004, it changed its name to Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited and was merged with Vijay Engineering Enterprises. Apart from the maintenance and building of roads and highways:
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Indicative Customer list
National Highway Authority of India
(NHAI)
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
Maharashtra- PWD, Gujarat- PWD, Orrisa- PWD, MP- PWD/RDA, among
others.
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Past financial performance
For the fiscal years ending March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007, Sricons overall revenue has been flat due primarily to financial constraints. The overall revenue for FY 2005, 2006 and 2007 have been about $11.5 million, $11.0 million and about $10.6 million, respectively.
Projected financial performance
The projections for Sricon, based on the present backlog of work on hand, are as follows:
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Sricon projections | ||||||||
First half FY 2008 | Second half FY 2008 | |||||||
April 1-September 30, | (October 07-March | FY 2008 (ending | FY 2009 (ending | |||||
2007 (Actual) | 2008) | March 31, 2008) | March 31, 2009) | |||||
Rajeshree cement plant | $0.00m | $0.75m | $ 0.75m | $ 5.00m | ||||
Rajula cement plant | $1.61m | $3.82m | $ 5.43m | $ 7.50m | ||||
Avapur cement plant | $2.00m | $2.57m | $ 4.57m | $ 7.50m | ||||
Northern coal limited | $0.40m | $1.20m | $ 1.60m | $19.00m | ||||
Part of NH 7- bridge | $0.00m | $0.00m | $ 0.00m | $11.25m | ||||
Part of NH-7 | $2.85m | $3.81m | $ 6.66m | $13.75m | ||||
Seoni-Lakhadaon HH-7 | $0.00m | $1.00m | $ 1.00m | $13.75m | ||||
Seoni-Mandala HH-7 | $0.00m | $1.00m | $ 1.00m | $13.75m | ||||
Other Income | $0.43m | $0.25m | $ 0.68m | $ 1.00m | ||||
Projected revenue | $7.29m | $14.4m | $ 21.7m | $ 92.5m | ||||
Projected earnings | $ 2.8m | $ 13.0m |
Techni Bharathi Limited (TBL):
History
TBL was founded in 1982. TBL is currently a regional competitor in the infrastructure industry with experience in the states of Kerala, Tamilnadu, Karnataka and Assam. TBLs main areas of business activity includes highway construction, civil and engineering works for power plants, tunnels, bridges, airports, dams, railroad construction townships, irrigation and other heavy construction.
TBL Indicative Customer list
National Highway Authority of India
(NHAI)
Konkan Railway Corporation and the
Southern Railway.
Karnataka- PWD, Kerala- PWD, Assam-
PWD, Tamilnadu PWD, among others.
National Thermal Power
Corporation.
Cochin International airport
Limited
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Past financial performance
For the fiscal years ending March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007, TBLs overall revenue has been $8.9 million, $2.3 million and about $4.3 million, respectively.
Projected financial performance
The projections for TBL, based on the present backlog of work on hand, are as follows:
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TBL projections | ||||||||
First half FY 2008 | Second half FY 2008 | |||||||
April 1-September 30, | (October 07-March | FY 2008 (ending | FY 2009 (ending | |||||
2007 (Actual) | 2008) | March 31, 2008) | March 31, 2009) | |||||
(In millions of US dollars) | ||||||||
Anuva Anganali road | $ 0.35 | $ 0.00 | $0.35 | $ 0.00 | ||||
Cochin International Airport | $ 2.50 | $ 0.00 | $2.50 | $ 0.00 | ||||
NH 54 Assam road | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $0.00 | $ 10.50 | ||||
NH 54 Assam road (JV) | $ 0.00 | $ 1.30 | $1.30 | $ 12.50 | ||||
Tirunelvi road | $ 0.00 | $ 1.70 | $1.70 | $ 4.25 | ||||
Other Income | $ 2.69 | $ 0.00 | $2.69 | $ 0.30 | ||||
Projected revenue | $ 5.54 | $ 3.00 | $ 8.5 | $ 27.6 | ||||
Projected earnings | $ 3.2 | $ 3.6 |
Short/MediumTerm Margin Expansion
We project an improvement in earnings margins from 3-5% to between 13-15% on a post tax basis for the following reasons:
DUE DILIGENCE AND VALUATION
Our board members Ram Mukunda and Richard Prins are highly experienced in matters involving valuation of companies and performance of the requisite due diligence to arrive at such valuations.
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In conducting due diligence and arriving at a valuation, we retained the services of the following:
Based on the extensive resources devoted to evaluating and conducting due diligence of all our acquisition candidates, we decided not to devote additional resources and engage an investment bank to render a fairness opinion, instead we relied on the team consisting of Ram Mukunda, Dick Prins, FBW, Mercurius Advisory Services, ELP and TFS to value the companies.
Valuation Analysis
According to the underwriting agreement we entered into in connection with our initial public offering, our initial target business or businesses in the aggregate must have a fair market value, as determined by our board of directors, equal to at least 80% of our net assets at the time of the business combination. The value of the equity interest we propose to acquire in Sricon and TBL was calculated, during negotiations with the companies, in the aggregate, at $113.6 million, which represents 169% of our net assets as of September 30, 2007.
Our approach to valuing the companies, consisted first of an analysis of the infrastructure sector in India, this included analyzing historical growth, future growth, competitive landscape, market size, and an analysis of the companies that are publicly traded on the Indian stock market. We then analyzed the US market for comparable companies and considered the multiples at which the U.S. companies trade on the U.S. stock exchange. We then considered, qualitatively, the different types of risks including the following:
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Based on the market outlook and a qualitative analysis of risk the board decided that the infrastructure sector would be very attractive to our shareholders.
We used three methodologies, peer group multiples, comparable transaction and discounted cash flow, for valuing Sricon and TBL.
Public Peer Group
The valuation of Sricon and TBL involved comparing these companies to the peer group of companies that were publicly traded on the Indian stock market and the price earnings multiple for the Fiscal Year Ending (FYE) March 31, 2009. We focused on the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2009 (FYE 2009), as that would be the first full year post funding. The FYE 2009, trading multiples (source: Bloomberg) for each of the companies in the peer group are shown below as of August 27, 2007, the date just before we signed a letter of intent with Sricon. We also show the FYE 2009 trading multiple as of December 28, 2007 (source: Bloomberg) to update and illustrate the dramatic increase in value of infrastructure companies between August and December of 2007. The aggregate stock price of the peer group as a whole has increased over 197% between August and December 2007. We also applied the analysis to the FYE 2008. Below, P/E refers to the Price Earnings Ratio. The P/E ratios are shown for FYE March 31, 2009 as of August 27, 2007 and December 28, 2007. We also provide the P/E ratios for FYE March 31, 2008 as of August 27, 2007 and as of December 28, 2007. (source: Bloomberg).
P/E for FYE 2009 | P/E for FYE 2009 | P/E for FYE 2008 | P/E for FYE 2008 | |||||
as of August 27, | as of December 28, | as of August 27, | as of December 28, | |||||
Name of Company | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | ||||
IVRCL Infrastructure | 18.9 | 27.1 | 25.4 | 36.4 | ||||
JMC Projects | 10.4 | 19.2 | 17.7 | 32.6 | ||||
B.L. Kashyap | 11.6 | 26.3 | 16.8 | 38.3 | ||||
Madhucon Infrastructure | 9.8 | 24.9 | 14.9 | 38.2 | ||||
Nagarjuna construction | 16.8 | 30.4 | 22.4 | 40.6 | ||||
Gammon India | 22.8 | 31.8 | 30.8 | 43.0 | ||||
Hidustan Construction | 21.8 | 39.0 | 34.1 | 60.9 | ||||
Patel Engineering | 16.6 | 37.5 | 22.1 | 50.1 | ||||
Sadbhav Engineering | 11.1 | 23.0 | 15.5 | 32.0 | ||||
Simplex infrastructure | 10.5 | 19.7 | 19.0 | 35.5 | ||||
Average | 15.0 | 27.9 | 21.9 | 40.8 |
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Based on detailed discussions with the management of Sricon and TBL, we developed a model of their FYE 2009 revenue and earnings based on contracts in hand.
Based on our due diligence and development of a model for FYE 2009, we projected Sricons earnings at $13.03 million and TBLs earnings at $3.57 million. Applying the average public market multiple of 15.0 times earnings resulted in a valuation of $195.9 million and $53.7 million for Sricon and TBL respectively. We propose to acquire 63% of Sricon and 77% of TBL. This results in a value for IGCs portion of Sricon at about $123.4 million and about $41.3 million for IGCs ownership of TBL, or a combined value of $164.7 million.
We modified the aggregate value of $164.7 million using three factors; a private company discount factor, a scale factor and a control premium factor. Each is discussed below. The private company discount factor is generally arrived at using:
We qualitatively assessed the discount factor for the first four factors (market liquidity, capital structure, profitability and operations) at 20%. This discount is consistent with private-public market discounts in India, as estimated by our advisors. For the fourth factor, Scale, we added an additional 20%. We arrived at this by analyzing the trading discount of smaller companies over the average. For example on August 27, 20007 the smaller companies were trading at an aggregate average of 20%, to the overall average.
In the case of Sricon and TBL we are purchasing a controlling interest of these companies. Further, even in the event that all the management shares over the next several years are awarded to the management of Sricon and TBL, IGC would continue to hold a controlling interest in these companies. Typical control premiums in India are between 10% and 20%, as estimated by our advisors. We used the premium at the lower end of the range of 10%.
Combining all three of the factors we arrived at an overall private market discount of 30.0% for Sricon and TBL, compared to the public peer group. Applying this discount we arrived at a value of $86.4 million for the IGC ownership in Sricon and $28.9 million for the IGC ownership of TBL. This resulted in a combined value of $115.3 million for the IGC ownership in both these companies. This corresponds to a valuation for Sricon that is 129% of the amount of money in escrow as on September 30, 2007 and a valuation for TBL of 43% of the money in escrow. The combined valuation of $115.3 million is 172% of the money in escrow. The total amount of money in escrow as on September 30, 2007 is $67,091,690.
Since August 2007 the Indian market and specifically the infrastructure sector has increased in value considerably. For example, on August 27, 2007 the aggregate stock price of the peer group was INR 3,858.5 (about USD 96.5) and on December 28, 2007 the aggregate stock price was INR 7,617 (about USD 190.4) an increase of 197% (source: Bloomberg). The peer group analysis on December 28, 2007 results in a value of IGCs portion in Sricon at $160.3 million or 239% of escrow and the IGCs value in TBL at $53.7 million or 80% of escrow. The aggregate value of the two acquisitions would be $214.0 million or 319% of escrow.
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Applying the analysis to FYE March 31, 2008 yields a value for the combined companies at $36.5 million or 54% of escrow. The analysis for FYE March 31, 2008 as of December 28, 2007, for the combined companies, yields a value of $68.0 million or 101% of escrow.
Comparable Transactions
This is an analysis, which involves a review of merger, acquisition and asset purchase transactions involving target companies that are in industries related to Sricon and TBL. This type of analysis generally provides a wide range of value, because of the varying importance of an acquisition to a buyer. For example, a strategic buyer may be willing to pay more than a financial buyer. In addition there are potential differences in the transaction process based on how competitive a bid may become. Information involving private buyers and sellers are not typically disclosed unless they involve a public company and the transaction is deemed to be material. As a result, the selected comparable transaction analysis is limited to transactions involving investments made by private equity into public companies, in a private transaction.
For this analysis, the Company has selected the following list of indicative transactions for comparison purposes. The information included in the following table has been obtained by the Company from publicly available information. The individual transactions and any transaction-specific information included in such table were selected for inclusion in this Proxy Statement by the Company after consultation with FBW.
Although the comparable transaction analysis is inherently based on incomplete information, it does provide insight into the types of investments that have been carried out in India. While some of the companies listed below are not in our original peer group, they provide valuable information. The following is a list of transactions and the dates on which they were announced.
Announcement | % | Acq. Price/ | ||||||
Date | Buyer | Target | Acquired | FY Net Profit | ||||
28- Aug-07 | Blackstone | Nagarjuna construction | 8.9% | 47.5X | ||||
12-Jul-07 | CVIGP II Client Rosehill Ltd. | Subhash Projects & Marketing | 9.6% | 20.6X | ||||
13-Feb-07 | AMIF Ltd | Kalindee Rail Nirman | 15.2% | 44.8X | ||||
27-Dec-05 | Consortium | Unitech Ltd | 14.3% | 33.5X | ||||
8-Aug-05 | Beethoven Ltd | Simplex Infrastructure | 15.0% | 24.7X | ||||
12-Oct-04 | Italian-Thai Development | ITD Cementation | 80.4% | 20.3X | ||||
5-Oct-04 | Chrys Capital III LLC | Gammon India | 14.6% | 42.2X | ||||
Average | 31.4X |
Source: Bloomberg, news articles from Factiva and company financial statements.
The average of private transactions carried out in India show an average multiple of 31.4 times current years earnings. There is not enough information to assess what the multiples were for earnings one year out. However, we estimated conservatively that if earnings were to double in the year following the investment the average multiple would have been around 15.7, slightly higher than the 15.0 used in the peer group analysis. Applying the methodology to Sricon and TBL, using the same discount and premiums used in the peer group analysis to adjust from public multiples to private multiples, yields an aggregate value of $120.4 million or 179% of escrow. This analysis is unchanged as of December 28, 2007. Applying the analysis to FYE 2008 yields a value of $52.4 million or 78% of escrow. The total amount of money in escrow as on September 30, 2007 is $67,091,690.
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Discounted Cash Flow
The third methodology used was a discounted cash flow (DCF) methodology. A DCF estimates value based upon a companys free cash flow discounted at a rate reflecting risks inherent in its business and capital structure. The analysis used unlevered free cash flow after estimated capital expenditures. This represents the amount of cash generated and available for interest, principal and dividend payments after providing for on going business operations and capital expenditures. While a DCF analysis is the most scientific of the methodologies used, it is dependent on projections and numerous industry specific and macroeconomic factors.
A standard DCF analysis was used to determine the value of Sricon and TBLs equity on the basis of its financial results and projected estimates of revenue and net profit for the fiscal years 2009, 2010, 2011. Key inputs used in the DCF analysis were the projections for revenue and net profit for the next three fiscal years and the cost of equity for the two companies using standard market data. The key assumptions for projecting revenue and profit were a) the successful completion of the backlogs, b) new contracts based on managements estimates, c) a continuing commitment by the Indian Government to build out infrastructure.
As of March 31, 2007 the Indian market returned 15.9%. The risk free rate in India was around 8.0%. This yields an equity risk premium of 7.9%. We calculated the beta for our peer group at 1.22 (source: Bloomberg) and used the Capital Asset Pricing Model to derive a cost of equity of 17.7% for our industry group. We then made adjustments for illiquidity and derived an over all discount rate of 18.52%. We applied this discount rate to DCF valuation for the IGC portion of Sricon and TBL. The DCF yielded a valuation of $73.4 million and $31.4 million for the IGC portion of Sricon and TBL respectively, and an aggregate valuation of $105.0 million or 157% of escrow. The analysis remains unchanged as of December 28, 2007. Applying the DCF analysis to the FYE 2008, 2009 and 2010 yields a value for the combined companies at $120.2 million or 179% of escrow.
All three valuation methodologies are relevant in their own way and provide useful information, we combined all three analyses, allocating each analysis an equal weight of 33.33%. Based on the analysis described the board recommended that the acquisitions, as providing the stockholders considerable value and in the aggregate meeting the 80% threshold. The results are summarized below for the FYE March 31, 2009, FYE March 31, 2008 as of August 27, 2007 and as of December 28, 2007.
As of August 27, 2007 | As of December 28, 2007 | |||
FYE March 31, 2009 | 169% of escrow* | 218% of escrow* | ||
FYE March 31, 2008 | 84% of escrow* | 100% of escrow* |
*As measured against Escrow as on September 30, 2007, which was equal to $67,091,690.
Any estimates contained in the analysis were not necessarily indicative of actual values or predictive of future results or values, which may be significantly more or less favorable than as set forth in the analysis. In addition, analyses relating to the value of businesses do not purport to be appraisals or to reflect the prices at which businesses actually may be sold.
APPRAISAL OR DISSENTERS RIGHTS
No appraisal rights are available under the Maryland General Corporation Law for our stockholders in connection with the Acquisition Proposal. However, pursuant to our articles, stockholders voting against the transaction may convert their shares to cash. See Conversion Rights
UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE ACQUISITION
As the stockholders of IGC are not receiving any consideration or exchanging any of their outstanding securities in connection with the Acquisition, and are simply being asked to vote on the matter, it is not expected that the stockholders will have any US federal income tax related issues as a result of voting on these matters. However, if you vote against the Acquisition Proposal and elect a cash conversion of your common stock into your pro-rata portion of the trust account and as a result receive cash in exchange for your common stock, you may have to recognize gain or loss on your investment in IGC shares. WE URGE YOU TO CONSULT YOUR OWN TAX ADVISORS REGARDING YOUR PARTICULAR TAX CONSEQUENCES.
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REGULATORY MATTERS
The Acquisition and related transactions are not subject to any federal or state regulatory requirement or approval, including the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act).
CONSEQUENCES IF ACQUISITION PROPOSAL IS NOT APPROVED
If stockholders do not approve the Acquisition Proposal, we will not acquire Sricon and TBL. Pursuant to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, if we do not effect a business combination by March 8, 2008, then pursuant to our certificate of incorporation, our officers and directors must take all actions necessary to promptly dissolve and liquidate IGC.
RECOMMENDATION
For the reasons described above, among others, we believe that the Acquisition is attractively valued, and that our stock is currently trading at a marked discount to that of companies that are comparable to the company that would result from the Acquisition. We also note that our common stock has recently been trading near or below the inherent cash value of a common share, which is the estimated amount of cash held in the trust fund that would be payable for each common share if we were to liquidate, subject to potential claims of creditors. Accordingly, after careful consideration, our board of directors has determined unanimously that the Acquisition Proposal is fair to, and in our best interest and those of our stockholders.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE ACQUISITION PROPOSAL.
THE ACQUISITION AGREEMENTS
The following summarizes the material provisions of the agreements between us and Sricon, TBL and Odeon relating to the Acquisition Proposal.
The agreements, as amended, are attached as Annexes A-I to this proxy statement. All stockholders are encouraged to read the agreements, as amended, in their entirety.
These agreements have been included to provide you with information regarding their terms. It is not intended to provide any other factual information about us. Such information can be found elsewhere in this proxy statement and in the other public filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, which are available without charge at www.sec.gov.
ACQUISITION OF SHARES OF SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED
Sricon Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement
On September 21, 2007, India Globalization Capital, Inc. (IGC) entered into a Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement (the Sricon Subscription Agreement) dated as of September 15, 2007 with Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited (Sricon) and certain individuals (collectively, the Promoters), pursuant to which IGC will acquire (the Sricon Acquisition) 4,041,676 newly-issued equity shares (the New Sricon Shares) directly from Sricon and 351,840 equity shares from Mr. R. L. Srivastava (the Sale Shares and collectively with the New Sricon Shares, the Sricon Shares) so that at the conclusion of the transactions contemplated by the Sricon Subscription Agreement IGC will own approximately 63% of the outstanding equity shares of Sricon. On December 19, 2007, IGC entered into an Amendment to the Sricon Subscription Agreement dated as of December 19, 2007 (the Sricon Amendment). On January 14, 2008, IGC entered into a Second Amendment to the Sricon Subscription Agreement dated as of January 14, 2008 (the Second Sricon Amendment)
The Sricon Acquisition is expected to be consummated during early 2008, after the required approval by IGCs stockholders and the fulfillment of certain other conditions, as discussed in greater detail herein.
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The following description summarizes the material provisions of the Sricon Subscription Agreement. Stockholders should read carefully the Sricon Subscription Agreement, the Sricon Amendment and the Second Sricon Amendment, which are attached as Annex A, Annex B, and Annex C respectively to this Proxy Statement. The Sricon Subscription Agreement contains representations and warranties that IGC, on the one hand, and Sricon and the Promoters, on the other hand, have made to one another and are for the benefit of such parties only, and may not be relied upon by any other person. The assertions embodied in the representations and warranties contained in the Sricon Subscription Agreement are qualified by information in disclosure schedules to the Sricon Subscription Agreement. Although IGC does not believe the disclosure schedules contain information the securities laws require IGC to publicly disclose, the disclosure schedules contain information that modifies, qualifies and creates exceptions to the representations and warranties set forth in the Sricon Subscription Agreement. Accordingly, you should not rely on the representations and warranties as characterizations of the actual state of facts, since the representations and warranties are subject in important part to the underlying disclosure schedules. The disclosure schedules contain nonpublic information. Information concerning the subject matter of the representations and warranties may change following the date of the Sricon Subscription Agreement, and subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in IGCs public disclosures.
Purchase Price Payment
At closing, the purchase price for the Sricon Shares is INR 1,150,000,000 (approximately US $28,750,000 based on a conversion ratio of approximately $.025 per INR), payable as follows:
Closing of the Sricon Acquisition
The closing of the Sricon Acquisition will take place on a date mutually agreed upon by IGC, Sricon and the Promoters, following the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, which date shall be no later than 15 days after the satisfaction of such conditions unless the parties agree to a later date.
Representations and Warranties
The Sricon Subscription Agreement contains representations and warranties of each of IGC, Sricon and the promoters (on their own behalf and on behalf of Sricon and its affiliates), including with respect to:
The Sricon Subscription Agreement also contains representations and warranties of Sricon and its promoters (on their own behalf and on behalf of Sricon and its affiliates) with respect to:
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Several of the representations and warranties of Sricon and the Promoters are qualified by materiality or material adverse effect.
Indemnification
The Promoters have agreed to hold IGC and its representatives, successors and permitted assigns harmless for any damages, whether as a result of any third party or otherwise, and which arise from or in connection with any breach by the Promoters or Sricon of any representations, warranties, covenants or obligations under the Sricon Subscription Agreement.
Conditions to the Completion of the Sricon Acquisition
The obligations of IGC and the Promoters are subject to certain customary closing conditions, including the following:
As the fair market value of the Sricon Shares acquired in the Sricon Acquisition will constitute less than 80% of the net assets of IGC at the time of the Sricon Acquisition, IGC will be required to simultaneously close on another acquisition or acquisitions where the fair market value of what is acquired in such acquisition, combined with the fair market value of the securities acquired in the Sricon Acquisition, is at least 80% of the net assets of IGC at the time of the acquisitions. IGC must close on the balance of the acquisitions included in the Acquisition Proposal to satisfy the 80% test.
Termination
The Sricon Subscription Agreement may be terminated prior to the closing of the Sricon Acquisition, as follows:
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Effect of Termination
In the event the Sricon Subscription Agreement is terminated:
Sricon Shareholders Agreement
Election of Officers and Directors
Pursuant to a Shareholders Agreement dated as of September 15, 2007 by and among IGC, Sricon and the Promoters (the Sricon Shareholders Agreement), which is attached as Annex D to this Proxy Statement and which agreement shall take effect upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Sricon Subscription Agreement:
Following the closing of the Sricon Acquisition, the Promoters have also agreed to vote their shares in favor of any action taken by IGC to elect or replace its nominees to the Board of Directors.
Approval Rights
Pursuant to the Sricon Shareholders Agreement, after the closing of the Acquisition, IGC or its representatives on the Sricon board of directors, as applicable, must approve certain activities of the Sricon, including, without limitation:
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Earn Out
Pursuant to the Sricon Shareholders Agreement, IGC will transfer to the Promoters out of the Sricon shares up to 418,431 equity shares of Sricon over a three year period if Sricon achieves certain profit after tax targets for its 2008-2010 fiscal years. The maximum number of shares the Promoters may receive in any given fiscal year is 139,477 shares. If Sricons profits after taxes for a given fiscal year are less than 100% of the target for that year but are equal to at least 85% of the target, the Promoters shall receive a pro rated portion of the maximum share award for that fiscal year.
Sricon Amendments
Pursuant to the Sricon Amendment, IGC has agreed to advance Indian Rupees 128,342,500 (approximately $3,250,000 and approximately $6.45 per share) to Sricon towards the purchase of 503,620 of the 4,041,676 Sricon shares constituting approximately 14.66% of the post issued paid up share capital of Sricon) offered pursuant to the Original Sricon SSPA.
The obligations of IGC to fund the deposit is subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions, including the following:
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Pursuant to the Second Sricon Amendment, IGC and Sricon agreed that IGC may make additional advances to Sricon from time to time on the terms set forth in the original Sricon Amendment. Pursuant to the Second Sricon Amendment, IGC has advanced an additional US$500,000 to Sricon.
ACQUISITION OF SHARES OF TECHNI BHARATHI LIMITED
Share Subscription Agreement
On September 21, 2007, IGC entered into a Share Subscription Agreement (the Subscription Agreement) dated as of September 16, 2007 with Techni Bharathi Limited (TBL) and certain individuals (collectively, the Promoters), pursuant to which IGC will acquire (the Acquisition) 7,150,000 newly-issued equity shares and 12,500,000 newly-issued 6% compulsorily convertible shares (collectively, the New Shares) directly from TBL so that at the conclusion of the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreement and by the Share Purchase Agreement between IGC and Odeon Limited described below IGC will own approximately 77% of the outstanding equity shares of TBL on a fully-diluted basis. On December 21, 2007, IGC entered into an Amendment to the Subscription Agreement dated September 16, 2007 with TBL and the Promoters) (the TBL Amendment).
The Acquisition is expected to be consummated during early 2008, after the required approval by IGCs stockholders and the fulfillment of certain other conditions, as discussed in greater detail herein.
The following description summarizes the material provisions of the Subscription Agreement. Stockholders should read carefully the Subscription Agreement and the TBL Amendment, which are attached as Annex E and Annex F respectively to this Proxy Statement. The Subscription Agreement contains representations and warranties which IGC, on the one hand, and TBL and the Promoters, on the other hand, have made to one another and are for the benefit of such parties only, and may not be relied upon by any other person. The assertions embodied in the representations and warranties contained in the Subscription Agreement are qualified by information in disclosure schedules to the Subscription Agreement. Although IGC does not believe the disclosure schedules contain information the securities laws require IGC to publicly disclose, the disclosure schedules contain information that modifies, qualifies and creates exceptions to the representations and warranties set forth in the Subscription Agreement. Accordingly, you should not rely on the representations and warranties as characterizations of the actual state of facts, since the representations and warranties are subject in important part to the underlying disclosure schedules. The disclosure schedules contain nonpublic information. Information concerning the subject matter of the representations and warranties may change following the date of the Subscription Agreement, and subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in IGCs public disclosures.
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Purchase Price Payment
At closing, the purchase price for the shares is INR 400,000,000 (approximately US $10,000,000 based on a conversion ratio of approximately $.025 per INR1), payable as follows:
Closing of the Acquisition
The closing of the Acquisition will take place on a date mutually agreed upon by IGC, TBL and the Promoters, following the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, which date shall be no later than 15 days after the satisfaction of such conditions unless the parties agree to a later date.
Representations and Warranties
The Subscription Agreement contains customary representations and warranties that TBL and the Promoters made to IGC and that IGC made to TBL and the Promoters(on their own behalf and on behalf of TBL and its affiliates), including with respect to:
The Subscription Agreement also contains representations and warranties of TBL and its promoters (on their own behalf and on behalf of TBL and its affiliates) with respect to:
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Several of the representations and warranties of TBL and the Promoters are qualified by materiality or material adverse effect.
Indemnification
The Promoters have agreed to hold IGC and its representatives, successors and permitted assigns harmless for any damages, whether as a result of any third party or otherwise, and which arise from or in connection with any breach by the Promoters or TBL of any representations, warranties, covenants or obligations under the Subscription Agreement.
Conditions to the Completion of the Acquisition
The obligations of IGC and the Promoters are subject to certain customary closing conditions, including the following:
As the fair market value of the New Shares acquired in the Acquisition will constitute less than 80% of the net assets of IGC at the time of the Acquisition, IGC will be required to simultaneously close on another acquisition or acquisitions where the fair market value of what is acquired in such acquisition, combined with the fair market value of the securities acquired in the Acquisition, is at least 80% of the net assets of IGC at the time of the acquisitions. IGC must close on the balance of the acquisitions included in the Acquisition Proposal to satisfy the 80% test.
Termination
The Subscription Agreement may be terminated prior to the closing of the Acquisition, as follows:
Effect of Termination
In the event the Subscription Agreement is terminated:
TBL Shareholders Agreement
Election of Officers and Directors
Pursuant to a Shareholders Agreement dated as of September 16, 2007 by and among IGC, TBL and the Promoters (the Shareholders Agreement), which is attached as Annex G to this Proxy Statement and which agreement shall take effect upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreement:
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Following the closing of the Acquisition, the Promoters have also agreed to vote their shares in favor of any action taken by IGC to elect or replace its nominees to the Board of Directors.
Approval Rights
Pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement, after the closing of the Acquisition, IGC, or its representatives on the TBL board of directors, as applicable must approve certain activities of TBL, including, without limitation:
Earn Out
Pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement, IGC will transfer to Jortin Anthony out of the TBL equity shares it acquires in the Acquisition up to an aggregate of 1,204,000 equity shares of TBL over a five-year period if TBL achieves certain profit after tax targets for its 2008-2012 fiscal years. The maximum number of shares Mr. Anthony may receive is 140,800 shares for fiscal year 2008 and 265,800 shares for each of the following fiscal years. If TBLs profits after taxes for a given fiscal year are less than 100% of the target for that year but are equal to at least 85% of the target Mr. Anthony shall receive a pro rated portion of the maximum share award for that fiscal year.
Amended TBL SPA
Pursuant to an Amendment to the TBL SPA (the Amended TBL SPA), IGC has agreed to advance (the TBL Advance) Indian Rupees 105,598,500 (approximately $2,670,000 and approximately $6.45 per share) to TBL towards the purchase of 2,745,671 of the 7,150,000 TBL shares constituting approximately 39.04% of the post issued paid up share capital of TBL) offered pursuant to the Original TBL SSPA.
The obligations of IGC to fund the deposit is subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions, including the following:
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Odeon Share Purchase Agreement
On September 21, 2007, IGC entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the Odeon Purchase Agreement) with Odeon Limited (Odeon), pursuant to which IGC will acquire (the Odeon Acquisition) 5,000,000 convertible preference shares of TBL (the TBL Preference Shares) from Odeon. On January 8, 2008, IGC entered into a letter agreement with TBL and Odeon (the Odeon Amendment) amending the Odeon Purchase Agreement.
The following description summarizes the material provisions of the Odeon Purchase Agreement and Odeon Amendment. Stockholders should read carefully the Odeon Purchase Agreement and the Odeon Amendment, which are attached as Annex H and Annex I respectively to this Proxy Statement. The Odeon Purchase Agreement contains representations and warranties that IGC, on the one hand, and Odeon, on the other hand, have made to one another and are for the benefit of such parties only, and may not be relied upon by any other person. Information concerning the subject matter of the representations and warranties may change following the date of the Odeon Purchase Agreement, and subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in IGCs public disclosures.
Purchase Price Payment
At closing, the purchase price for the TBL Preference Shares is $2,000,000, representing a price per share of $0.40.
Closing of the Acquisition
The closing of the Acquisition will take concurrently with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreement and subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, but no later than January 31, 2008 unless the parties agree to a later date. The Odeon Amendment extended the deadline for closing the Acquisition to April 30, 2008 with no provision for further extensions.
Representations and Warranties
The Odeon Purchase Agreement contains customary representations and warranties that Odeon made to IGC and which IGC made to Odeon.
Indemnification
Odeon has agreed to hold IGC and its representatives, successors and permitted assigns harmless for any damages, whether as a result of any third party or otherwise, and which arise from or in connection with any breach by Odeon of any representations, warranties, covenants or obligations under the Odeon Purchase Agreement.
Conditions to the Completion of the Acquisition
The obligations of IGC and the Promoters are subject to certain customary closing conditions, including the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreement;. The Odeon Amendment added a further condition to the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Odeon Purchase Agreement: TBL must use a portion of the proceeds from the transactions contemplated by the TBL Subscription Agreement to repay certain obligations owed by TBL to SAAG.
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Termination
The Odeon Purchase Agreement, as amended may be terminated prior to the closing of the Odeon Acquisition, as follows:
Effect of Termination
In the event the Odeon Purchase Agreement is terminated:
Assignment of Agreements to IGC-M
All of the agreements give IGC the right to assign, or novate the Documents in favor of IGC-M, a wholly owned subsidiary of IGC, which has formed solely for the purpose of these transactions.
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
WIND FARM PURCHASE AGREEMENT:
Contract Agreement Dated April 29, 2007 between IGC, Chiranjjeevi Wind Energy Limited , Arul Mariamman Textiles Limited, and Marudhavel Industries Limited.
As previously disclosed in our Form 8-Ks dated May 2, 2007 and August 23, 2007 and Form 10-QSBs for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007 and September 30, 2007, on April 29, 2007, IGC entered into a Contract Agreement dated April 29, 2007, as subsequently amended (CWEL Purchase Agreement), with Chiranjjeevi Wind Energy Limited, Arul Mariamman Textiles Limited, and Marudhavel Industries Limited (collectively, CWEL). Pursuant to the CWEL Purchase Agreement, IGC will acquire 100% of a 24-mega watt wind energy farm, consisting of 96 250-kilowatt wind turbines, located in Karnataka, India to be manufactured by CWEL (the CWEL Acquisition).
The following description summarizes the material provisions of the CWEL Purchase Agreement. Stockholders should read carefully the CWEL Purchase Agreement that is attached as Annex J to this Proxy Statement, as amended by the First Amendment that is attached as Annex K to this Proxy Statement. The CWEL Purchase Agreement contains representations and warranties that IGC, on the one hand and CWEL on the other hand, have made to one another and are for the benefit of such parties only, and may not be relied upon by any other person. The assertions embodied in the representations and warranties contained in the CWEL Purchase Agreement are qualified by information in disclosure schedules to the CWEL Purchase Agreement. Although IGC does not believe the disclosure schedules contain information the securities laws require IGC to publicly disclose, the disclosure schedules contain information that modifies, qualifies and creates exceptions to the representations and warranties set forth in the CWEL Purchase Agreement. Accordingly, you should not rely on the representations and warranties as characterizations of the actual state of facts, since the representations and warranties are subject in important part to the underlying disclosure schedules. The disclosure schedules contain nonpublic information. Information concerning the subject matter of the representations and warranties may change following the date of the CWEL Purchase Agreement, and subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in IGCs public disclosures.
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Scope of Work Under the CWEL Purchase Agreement
CWEL will be responsible for the design, manufacture and supply of wind turbines, including the tower, rotor, cables, control-panel and sub-station. CWEL will be responsible for all liaison work with government agencies in India. CWEL will also be responsible for the operations and maintenance of the wind energy farm once it is operational.
Purchase Price Payment
At closing, the purchase price for the 24-mega watt wind energy farm is INR 1,140,000,000 (approximately $28,500,000 based on a conversion ratio of $0.025 per INR.) The price is subject to revision based on the prices of major components at closing. The actual payments made to CWEL will be spread over nine to twelve months.
IGC paid a deposit of approximately $250,000 on May 22, 2007. If the Agreement is not consummated by March 31, 2008, twenty five percent of the deposit will be forfeited by IGC.
Security Interest
CWEL will grant IGC a security interest in all major goods and components purchased by CWEL in connection with the construction of the wind energy farm. CWEL shall further assign to IGC all its rights under any agreements between CWEL and vendors of goods and components purchased for the purpose of the construction of the wind energy farm.
Closing of the CWEL Acquisition
The CWEL Purchase Agreement contemplates that the closing of the CWEL Acquisition will take place on a date mutually agreed upon by IGC and CWEL, following the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, which date shall be no later than March 31, 2008 unless the parties agree to a later date. IGC expects that the closing will occur concurrently with, or shortly following the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Acquisition Proposal. While IGC anticipates seeking additional debt financing to partially fund the CWEL Acquisition and may not consummate the CWEL Acquisition is such funding is not available, IGC believes that it is probable it will consummate the CWEL Acquisition.
Implementation Schedule
CWEL has contracted to supply, install and commission all wind turbines within 12 months from the effective date of the CWEL Purchase Agreement. The effective date is defined as the date on which the first payment, not counting the deposit, is made to CWEL. However, IGC shall extend the completion date by an additional 3 months provided that CWEL has made adequate progress and met certain milestones.
Power Purchase Agreement
As part of the turnkey nature of the contract, CWEL undertakes to put in place a power purchase agreement between IGC and the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM), unless IGC chooses to sell the power generated by the wind farm to a third party in accordance with prevailing Government of India rules.
Power Generation Guarantee
During the time that CWEL is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the wind energy farm, CWEL guarantees a performance of 550,000 units of power per wind energy turbine, within a 10% variation for changes in wind patterns. If the aggregate generation of the wind energy farm is below the amount guaranteed, CWEL undertakes to reimburse IGC the shortfall at the prevailing power purchase rate.
Liquidated Damages
If CWEL fails to complete the commissioning of all wind turbines in accordance with the Agreement, specifically within the mandated time frame, CWEL will pay liquidated damages equal to 5% of the total contract price up to a maximum of INR 57,000,000 (approximately $1,425,000 based on a conversion ratio of $.25 per INR).
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Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
CWEL will undertake the operations and maintenance of the wind energy farm at a price of INR 10,800,000 (approximately $270,000 based on a conversion ratio of $0.25 per INR) per year. The term of the O&M contract is for seven years and is non-cancelable in the first three years of operations. The O&M pricing is subject to a 5% escalation per year commencing with the third year of operations.
Representations and Warranties
The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations and warranties that CWEL has made to IGC and that IGC has made to CWEL. Several of the representations and warranties of the parties are qualified by materiality or material adverse effect.
MBL Infrastructure Limited Purchase Agreement
As previously disclosed in our Form 8-K dated February 2, 2007 and Form 10-QSBs for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007 and September 30, 2007, on February 2, 2007, we entered into a Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement (the MBL Purchase Agreement) with MBL and R G Maheshwari, A K Lakhotia, Maruti Maheshwari, Aditya Maheshwari, Uma Devi Lakhotia, Shweta Maheshwari, Gokul Sales P Ltd and Jai Art N Image P Ltd (collectively, the MBL Promoters), pursuant to which we would acquire 2,212,745 equity shares of MBL (the MBL Promoter Shares) from the MBL Promoters and an additional 9,519,949 newly-issued equity shares directly from MBL (the New Shares) so that at the conclusion of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, we would own 57% of the outstanding equity shares of MBL. MBL engages in road building and maintenance projects in India, as well as managing road-building projects on a contract basis for national, state and local agencies.
On February 5, 2007, we entered into an agreement to sell 425,000 warrants, and a note for $3,000,000 to Oliveira Capital, LLC for $3,000,000. The note carries interest at the rate of 8% and is due upon the earlier of February 5, 2008, or the consummation of a Business Combination. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase from the Company one share of common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 commencing on the earlier of the completion of a Business Combination with a target business or the distribution of our Trust Fund and expiring five years from the date of issuance. Following the receipt of the $3,000,000 from Oliveira Capital, the Company on February 6, 2007 purchased $3,000,000 of convertible debentures from MBL. The debentures carry interest at the rate of 8%, are secured by 1,131,356 shares of MBL common stock and are carried at cost. The note from Oliveira Capital, LLC is secured by the convertible debentures issued to MBL.
April 25, 2007, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement (the First Amendment to MBL Purchase Agreement) with MBL and the MBL Promoters.
Pursuant to the First Amendment to MBL Purchase Agreement, the conditions precedent to the Companys consummation of the transactions contemplated by the MBL Purchase Agreement were amended to provide that: (i) MBLs audited financial statements converted to US GAAP for the periods ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004 and unaudited financial statements converted to US GAAP for the period commencing April 1, 2006 and ending December 31, 2006 (collectively, the Required Financial Statements) previously required to be delivered under the MBL Purchase Agreement be delivered to us by May 15, 2007 and (ii) MBL and the MBL Promoters deliver audited financial statements converted to US GAAP for the period ended March 31, 2007 by June 30, 2007. In addition, Clause 5.3 of the MBL Purchase Agreement was amended to extend the deadline for the completion of our acquisition of MBL shares from September 30, 2007 to November 30, 2007.
On April 25, 2007, concurrently with the execution of the First Amendment to the Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the Debenture Subscription Agreement (the First Amendment to Debenture Agreement) with MBL and the MBL Promoters.
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Pursuant to the First Amendment to the Debenture Agreement, Clause 14 of the Debenture Subscription Agreement dated February 2, 2007 was amended to extend the deadline by which time the Company must either obtain the requisite stockholder approvals for the acquisition of MBL shares under the MBL Purchase Agreement or purchase an additional USD $3,000,000 in MBL Convertible Debentures from April 30, 2007 to 45 days after receiving the Required Financial Statements.
As noted above, the deadline for the acquisition of the MBL shares was November 30, 2007. This deadline has passed, and the Company has been unable to negotiate acceptable terms to further extend the deadline. Accordingly, the Company will not consummate the proposed transaction with MBL.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
IGC will hold the assets in India through a wholly owned subsidiary incorporated in Mauritius. In order to create the most tax efficient structure, and meet the regulations in India, USA and Mauritius, we will have some of our staff, enter into employment agreements with us, which will be assigned to IGC-M. The employment agreements are expected to become effective shortly after the closing of the Acquisition. The terms of the agreements have not been finalized.
THE STOCK PLAN PROPOSAL
GENERAL
We are seeking your approval to adopt the 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan. On October 5, 2007, our board of directors approved, subject to approval of our stockholders, our Stock Plan. If our stockholders approve our Stock Plan, up to 300,000 shares of common stock initially, which number shall be increased each year on April 1, commencing April 1, 2008, by 15% of the number of shares issued and outstanding minus 13,974,500, will be available for issuance in connection with the grant of options and/or other stock-based or stock-denominated awards.
The Stock Plan is being submitted to holders of our common stock for approval at the meeting in order to ensure (i) favorable federal income tax treatment for grants of incentive stock options under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and (ii) continued eligibility to receive a federal income tax deduction for certain compensation paid under the Stock Plan by complying with Rule 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our board of directors believes that the approval of the Stock Plan is necessary to provide us with a sufficient number of shares to attract, retain and motivate employees, directors and consultants and to give us the flexibility we need to make various types of grants in light of the recent changes in tax and accounting rules relating to equity-based compensation.
This proposal to approve the Stock Plan is conditioned upon and subject to the approval of the Acquisition Proposal. If the Acquisition Proposal is not approved, the Stock Plan Proposal will not be presented at the special meeting.
MATERIAL FEATURES OF OUR PLAN
The following paragraphs provide a summary of the principal features of the Stock Plan and its operation. The following summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to our Plan as set forth in Annex L.
The purpose of the Stock Plan is to encourage ownership of our common stock by our and our subsidiary employees, directors and certain consultants in order to attract such people, to induce them to work for our benefit and to provide additional incentive for them to promote our success.
The Stock Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options restricted and unrestricted stock awards and other stock-based awards to our and our subsidiary employees, directors and consultants. Upon approval, an aggregate of 300,000 shares of common stock initially, which number shall be increased each year on April 1, commencing April 1, 2008, by 15% of the number of shares issued and outstanding minus 13,974,500 will be available for issuance under the Stock Plan.
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In accordance with the terms of the Stock Plan, our board of directors has authorized our compensation committee to administer the Stock Plan. The compensation committee may delegate part of its authority and powers under the Stock Plan to one or more of our directors and/or officers, but only the compensation committee can make awards to participants who are our directors or executive officers. In accordance with the provisions of the Stock Plan, our compensation committee will determine the terms of options and other awards, including:
The maximum term of options granted under the Stock Plan is ten years. Awards are generally subject to early termination upon the termination of employment or other relationship of the participant with us or our subsidiaries, whether such termination is at our option or as a result of the death or disability of the participant. Generally, in the event of a participants termination for cause, all outstanding awards shall be forfeited.
In addition, our compensation committee may, in its discretion, amend any term or condition of an outstanding award provided (i) such term or condition as amended is permitted by our Stock Plan, and (ii) any such amendment shall be made only with the consent of the participant to whom such award was made, if the amendment is adverse to the participant.
If our common stock shall be subdivided or combined into a greater or smaller number of shares or if we issue any shares of common stock as a stock dividend, the number of shares of our common stock deliverable upon exercise of an option issued or upon issuance of an award shall be appropriately increased or decreased proportionately, and appropriate adjustments shall be made in the purchase price per share to reflect such subdivision, combination or stock dividend.
Upon a merger or other reorganization event, our board of directors may, in their sole discretion, take any one or more of the following actions pursuant to our Plan, as to some or all-outstanding awards:
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Our stockholders may amend the Stock Plan. It may also be amended by the board of directors, provided that any amendment approved by the board of directors that is of a scope that requires stockholder approval as required in order to ensure favorable federal income tax treatment for any incentive stock options under Code Section 422 or for any other reason is subject to obtaining such stockholder approval. If adopted, our Stock Plan will expire on the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the plan by our stockholders.
Approval of the Stock Plan Proposal is contingent on approval of the Acquisition Proposal.
MATERIAL FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The following discussion was prepared by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, our counsel, with respect to the material federal income tax considerations relating to stock options and stock grants under the Stock Plan:
Incentive Stock Options: | Incentive stock options are intended to qualify for treatment under Section 422 of the Code. An incentive stock option does not result in taxable income to the optionee or deduction to the company at the time it is granted or exercised, provided that no disposition is made by the optionee of the shares acquired pursuant to the option within two years after the date of grant of the option nor within one year after the date of issuance of shares the optionee (referred to as the ISO holding period). However, the difference between the fair market value of the shares on the date of exercise and the option price will be an item of tax preference includible in alternative minimum taxable income. Upon disposition of the shares after the expiration of the ISO holding period, the optionee will generally recognize long term capital gain or loss based on the difference between the disposition proceeds and the option price paid for the shares. If the shares are disposed of prior to the expiration of the ISO holding period, the optionee generally will recognize taxable compensation, and we will have a corresponding deduction, in the year of the disposition, equal to the excess of the fair market value of the shares on the date of exercise of the option over the option price. Any additional gain realized on the disposition will normally constitute capital gain. If the amount realized upon such a disqualifying disposition is less than fair market value of the shares on the date of exercise, the amount of compensation income will be limited to the excess of the amount realized over the optionees adjusted basis in the shares. | |
Non-Qualified Options: | Options otherwise qualifying as incentive stock options, to the extent the aggregate fair market value of shares with respect to which such options are first exercisable by an individual in any calendar year exceeds $100,000, and options designated as non-qualified options will be treated as options that are not incentive stock options. | |
A non-qualified option ordinarily will not result in income to the optionee or deduction to us at the time of grant. The optionee will recognize compensation income at the time of exercise of such non-qualified option in an amount equal to the excess of the then value of the shares over the option price per share. Such compensation income of optionees may be subject to withholding taxes, and a deduction may then be allowable to us in an amount equal to the optionees compensation income. | ||
An optionees initial basis in shares so acquired will be the amount paid on exercise of the non-qualified option plus the amount of any corresponding compensation income. Any gain or loss as a result of a subsequent disposition of the shares so acquired will be capital gain or loss. |
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Stock Grants: | With respect to stock grants under the Stock Plan that result in the issuance of shares that are either not restricted as to transferability or not subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture, the grantee must generally recognize ordinary income equal to the fair market value of shares received. Thus, deferral of the time of issuance will generally result in the deferral of the time the grantee will be liable for income taxes with respect to such issuance. We generally will be entitled to a deduction in an amount equal to the ordinary income recognized by the grantee. | |
With respect to stock grants involving the issuance of shares that are restricted as to transferability and subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture, the grantee must generally recognize ordinary income equal to the fair market value of the shares received at the first time the shares become transferable or are not subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture, whichever occurs earlier. A grantee may elect to be taxed at the time of receipt of shares rather than upon lapse of restrictions on transferability or substantial risk of forfeiture, but if the grantee subsequently forfeits such shares, the grantee would not be entitled to any tax deduction, including as a capital loss, for the value of the shares on which he previously paid tax. The grantee must file such election with the Internal Revenue Service within 30 days of the receipt of the shares. We generally will be entitled to a deduction in an amount equal to the ordinary income recognized by the grantee. |
The company has no current plans to grant options or stock awards under the Stock Plan upon consummation of the Acquisition.
REQUIRED VOTE
Approval of the Stock Plan Proposal will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of our common that are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting. An abstention will have the same effect as a vote cast against approval of the Stock Plan Proposal. A failure to vote or broker non-vote will have no effect on the Stock Plan Proposal.
RECOMMENDATION
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT OUR STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE ADOPTION OF OUR STOCK PLAN.
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THE NOMINATION PROPOSAL
GENERAL
Our board of directors is divided into three classes (Class A, Class B and Class C) with only one class of directors, being elected in each year and each class serving a three-year term. The term of office of the Class A directors, consisting of Mr. Nathani and Mr. Shenoy, will expire at our first annual meeting of stockholders. The term of office of the Class B directors, consisting of Mr. Prins and Dr. Krishna, will expire at the second annual meeting of stockholders. The term of office of the Class C director, consisting of Mr. Mukunda, will expire at the third annual meeting of stockholders.
At the special meeting, two Class A directors are to be elected to serve until the 2010 annual meeting of stockholders or until a successor for such director is elected and qualified, or until the death, resignation or removal of such director. It is intended that the proxies will be voted for the two nominees named below for election to our board of directors unless authority to vote for any such nominee is withheld. There are two nominees, both of whom currently serve on our board of directors. Each person nominated for election has agreed to serve if elected, and the board of directors has no reason to believe that any nominee will be unavailable or will decline to serve. In the event, however, that any nominee is unable or declines to serve as a director at the time of the annual meeting, the proxies will be voted for any nominee who is designated by the current board of directors to fill the vacancy. Unless otherwise instructed, the proxy holders will vote the proxies received by them FOR the nominees named below. The two candidates receiving the highest number of the affirmative votes of the shares entitled to vote at the special meeting will be elected as directors.
The names of the nominees and their ages as of February 4, 2008 are set forth below:
Name | Age | |
Sudhakar Shenoy | 60 | |
Suhail Nathani | 42 |
For biographical summaries of these nominees and a listing of the remainder of our Board, see Directors and Management Following the Acquisition on page 101.
The Nomination Proposal is conditioned upon and subject to the approval of the Acquisition Proposal. If the Acquisition Proposal is not approved, the Nomination Proposal will not be presented at the special meeting and our current directors will continue to comprise our board of directors.
REQUIRED VOTE
For election as a director, a nominee must receive the affirmative vote of a plurality of the shares of our common stock present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the special meeting, voting as a single class. An abstention will have the same effect as a vote cast against the election of a nominee. A failure to vote or broker non-vote will have no effect on the Nomination Proposal.
RECOMMENDATION
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF ALL OF THE NOMINEES LISTED ABOVE AS MEMBERS OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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THE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL
GENERAL
The Adjournment Proposal allows our board of directors to submit a proposal to adjourn the special meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies in the event there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to approve the Acquisition Proposal.
CONSEQUENCES IF ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL IS NOT APPROVED
If our stockholders do not approve the Adjournment Proposal, our board of directors may not be able to adjourn the special meeting to a later date in the event there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to approve the Acquisition.
REQUIRED VOTE
Approval of the Adjournment Proposal will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of our common stock that are present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the special meeting. An abstention will have the same effect as a vote cast against approval of the Abstention Proposal. A failure to vote or broker non-vote will have no effect on the Adjournment Proposal.
RECOMMENDATION
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT OUR STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL.
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL (IGC)
The following selected financial data have been derived from our audited financial statements and un-audited condensed financial statements, in each case including the notes thereto, contained elsewhere in this proxy statement and should be read in conjunction with those financial statements and the notes thereto, as well as in conjunction with the Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of IGC. The historical results included below and elsewhere herein are not indicative of the future performance of IGC.
INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL, INC.
Selected Income Statement Data
(Amounts in US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise) | Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||
September 30, 2006 | September 30, 2007 | ||||||
Interest Income (IGC had no revenue for all periods presented) | $ | 1,580,124 | $ | 1,298,063 | |||
Earnings before Income Taxes | 1,284,755 | 71,935 | |||||
Income Taxes | (437,600 | ) | (24,604 | ) | |||
Net Income | 847,155 | 47,331 | |||||
Weighted average shares outstanding basic and diluted | 13,974,500 | 13,974,500 | |||||
Net income per share basic and diluted | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.00 |
INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL, INC.
Selected Balance Sheet Data
(Amounts in US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise) | As of | As of | |
March 31, 2007 | September 30, 2007 | ||
ASSETS | |||
Investments held in trust fund | $66,104,275 | $67,091,690 | |
LIABILITIES | |||
Common stock subject to possible conversion | 12,762,785 | 12,762,785 | |
Total stockholders equity | $52,923,699 | $52,971,030 |
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND PLAN OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements, including, among others, (a) our expectations about possible business combinations, (b) our growth strategies, (c) our future financing plans, and (d) our anticipated needs for working capital. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies, and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words may, should, expect, anticipate, approximate, estimate, believe, intend, plan, or project, or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, without limitation, the risks outlined under our Plan of Operation and matters described in this report generally. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the events anticipated in the forward-looking statements may or may not occur. These statements are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise.
The information contained in this report identifies important factors that could adversely affect actual results and performance. All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
We were formed on April 29, 2005 as a blank check company for the purpose of acquiring, through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other similar business combination, one or more businesses in an unspecified industry, with operations primarily in India. We intend to use cash derived from the proceeds of our initial public offering, our capital stock, debt or a combination of cash, capital stock or debt to effect a business combination.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended September 30, 2007
For the six months ended September 30, 2007, and September 30, 2006 we had net income of $47,331 and $847,155 respectively, derived primarily from interest income related to the cash held in our trust account, net of legal, interest expense, formation, travel, and other start-up costs.
Year Ended March 31, 2007
For the year ended March 31, 2007, we had net income of $1,517,997, derived primarily from interest income related to the cash held in our trust account, net of legal, interest expense, formation, travel and other start-up costs. For the period from April 29, 2005 (inception) through March 31, 2007, we had net income of $1,074,157, derived primarily from interest income related to the cash held in our trust account, net of legal, interest expense, formation, travel, other and start-up costs and compensation expense.
For the period from April 29, 2005 (inception) through March 31, 2006, we had net loss of $443,840, derived primarily from compensation expense, legal, interest expense, formation, travel, other and start-up costs net of interest income related to the cash held in our trust account.
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Plan of Operation
To date, we have entered into four definitive agreements as described in our current reports on Form 8-K filed on February 12, 2007, May 2, 2007 and September 21, 2007. As described in the referenced Form 8-Ks, we have identified the infrastructure sector including the road-building sector and the alternative energy sector. Currently, we are conducting due diligence and audits in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles on the companies that we propose to acquire.
We currently are not engaged in any business operations, and we do not expect to engage in, any substantive commercial business until the consummation of a proposed transaction. We expect these transactions to close shortly after we obtain stockholder consent to the Acquisition Proposal. Currently, our business activities consist solely of pursuing businesses with operations primarily in India in order to consummate a business combination. Our management has completed the due diligence on Sricon, TBL and CWEL and we anticipate that our only business activity until the consummation of a business combination will be to prepare for the consummation of the Acquisition Proposal.
The net proceeds from the sale of the Units in our initial public offering, our private placement to officers and directors, loans from our founders and the deferred offering costs were $63,845,850, after deducting offering expenses and underwriting discounts. This amount is held in trust for the benefit of investors in our public offering (the Trust Account). Additionally, $1,769,400 of the proceeds attributable to the underwriters non-accountable expense allowance was deposited in the Trust Account.
We do not believe we will need additional financing to supplement the proceeds of our initial public offering, our private placement to officers and directors and loans from our founders in order to meet the expenditures required for operating our business prior to consummating a business combination. Interest earned on the Trust Account up to a maximum of $2,150,000, may be used to pay for business, legal and accounting due diligence on prospective acquisitions and continuing general and administrative expenses incurred by the Company prior to consummation of a business combination. As of December 31, 2006, the maximum amount of $2,150,000 was transferred into our operating account. We anticipate that the funds available to us outside of the Trust Account will be sufficient to sustain our business activities until approximately March 2008, assuming that a business combination is not consummated during that time. However, we anticipate we will need to obtain additional financing to pay portions of the purchase price for the wind farms not payable to CWEL at closing, and to provide bridge financing to Sricon and TBL, in which case we may issue additional securities or incur debt to finance such activities.
To fund our purchase of a debenture in MBL Infrastructures Limited, an Indian roadbuilding company we had considered acquiring, on February 5, 2007, we entered into a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated as of February 5, 2007 (the Warrant Agreement) with Oliveira Capital, LLC (Oliveira) pursuant to which we sold Oliveira a Promissory Note (Note) in the principal amount of $3,000,000 and a warrant (the Warrant) to purchase up to 425,000 shares of our common stock (the Warrant Shares) at an initial exercise price of $5.00 per share. The Note bears interest at a rate of 8% per annum and is due and payable in full upon the earlier of February 5, 2008 and the date on which we consummate a Business Combination. The Note is secured by the Debentures pursuant to a Pledge Agreement. The Warrant is exercisable during the period commencing on the consummation of a Business Combination and ending on March 2, 2011.
The proceeds held in the Trust Account are invested in government securities (Treasury Bills and money market funds) until the earlier of (i) the consummation of our first business combination or (ii) the distribution of the trust account. In the event that the Company does not consummate a business combination within 18 months from the date of the consummation of the public offering (March 8, 2006), or 24 months from the consummation of the public offering if certain extension criteria have been satisfied (see Plan of Operations - Timing of Business Combination below), we will be forced to liquidate and the proceeds held in the trust account will be distributed to the Companys public stockholders. However, our founding stockholders (stockholders prior to our public offering) will not participate in any liquidation distribution with respect to any shares of our common stock acquired prior to the public offering. If we are forced to liquidate, the per-share liquidation may be less than the price at which public stockholders purchased their shares because of the expenses related to our initial public offering, our general and administrative expenses and the anticipated costs of seeking a business combination. Additionally, if third parties make claims against us, the offering proceeds held in the trust account could be subject to those claims, resulting in a further reduction to the per-share liquidation price.
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Sources of target businesses
Since our public offering, we have been actively engaged in sourcing a suitable business combination candidate. As described above, we have the three pending transactions that constitute the Acquisition Proposal.
We have relied on finding candidates through three possible sources: (1) the professional community, including, without limitation, investment bankers, attorneys and accountants; (2) quasi-governmental associations such as the International Finance Corporation, which is a member of the World Bank; and (3) the industries subject to deregulation by the Indian government. In addition, we have located acquisition candidates through other unaffiliated sources, including private equity and venture capital funds and public and private companies. Our officers, directors and special advisors and their affiliates have also brought acquisition candidates to our attention. In addition to contacting the sources described above for potential acquisition candidates, we have been contacted by unsolicited parties who become aware of our interest in prospective targets through press releases, word of mouth, media coverage and our website. We have offered to pay a one-time Finders Fee of .25%, of the value of our investment to any unaffiliated party that makes an introduction, or provides information about prospective targets to us. All such fees have been conditioned on our consummating a business combination with the identified target.
We have entered into a financial advisory agreement with Ferris, Baker Watts, Incorporated, the representative of the underwriters in our public offering, and SG Americas Securities, LLC, one of the participating underwriters in the public offering, whereby Ferris, Baker Watts and SG Americas Securities, LLC serve as our financial advisors in connection with a business combination for a period of two years from the effective date of the public offering, March 2, 2006. Ferris, Baker Watts and SG Americas Securities, LLC, through affiliates of its parent company Société Générale (SG) located in Asia, perform certain advisory services for us, including without limitation, assisting us in determining an appropriate acquisition strategy and tactics, evaluating the consideration that may be offered to a target business, assisting us in the negotiation of the financial terms and conditions of a business combination and preparing a due diligence package regarding a business combination for our board of directors. The advisory services that have been provided, and continue to be provided, by Ferris, Baker Watts and SG consist of gathering, preparing and organizing information to be considered by our board of directors, among other things. Pursuant to the terms of this agreement, Ferris, Baker Watts, will be entitled to receive two percent of the consideration associated with any business combination by us, a portion of which shall be allocated to SG Americas Securities, LLC pursuant to a separate agreement between the parties. The fee will be capped at $1,500,000 and will be paid out of the trust proceeds only upon consummation of a suitable business combination. In addition to the foregoing fee, we have agreed to reimburse Ferris, Baker Watts and SG Americas Securities, LLC, for all of the reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by it, whether or not a business combination is consummated; provided, however, that such expenses in the aggregate will not exceed $25,000 without our prior consent.
We have also engaged the services of several professional firms that specialize in due diligence, USGAAP audits, legal audits, and other services that could help us in determining valuation and other criteria. In addition on or around November 27, 2006, we engaged the firm of SJS Associates, which provides the services of Mr. John Selvaraj an individual with extensive experience in US GAAP, Indian GAAP and SEC reporting. Mr. Selvaraj was also appointed as our Treasurer on November 27, 2006, following the resignation of Mr. Cherin. SJS Associates is a company held by Mr. Selvaraj. Following a search for legal firms in India that had U.S. and Indian trained attorneys that could represent us, the Board appointed Economic Laws Practice (ELP), a legal firm located in India, with six partners and over fifty professionals. Mr. Suhail Nathani, one of our board directors, is a Partner with ELP.
Other than what has been disclosed above (Ferris, Baker Watts, ELP, and SJS Associates), we have not and do not anticipate paying any other officer, director, founding stockholder or any entity with which they are affiliated, any Finders Fee or similar compensation for services rendered to us prior to or in connection with the consummation of a business combination.
Timing of business combination
Pursuant to the terms of our public offering, we must complete a business combination within 24 months after the consummation of the public offering (March 8, 2006). If we do not complete the business combination, then we will dissolve the Company and distribute to all of our public stockholders, in proportion to their respective equity interests, an aggregate sum equal to the amount in the trust account, inclusive of any interest, plus any remaining net assets.
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EMPLOYEES
We currently have two executive officers, one of whom is a member of our board of directors, as well as six special advisors. We also utilize the services of advisors, consultants and legal and tax professionals, among others, to assist in evaluating potential target industries and companies, among other tasks. We expect to add employees to handle the additional work load brought on by the transactions.
Mr. Ram Mukunda, our President and Chief Executive Officer is dedicated full time to conducting due diligence on the target companies that we have identified. Our Chairman, Dr. Ranga Krishna and our Treasurer, Mr. Selvaraj, are dedicated part time in helping with the due diligence on the target companies. Following a business combination, or an agreement for a business combination we may recruit additional managers to supplement the incumbent management of the target business or businesses, and we expect to hire full-time employees as well.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Options and warrants issued in conjunction with our initial public offering are equity linked derivatives; accordingly, they represent off balance sheet arrangements. The options and warrants meet the scope exception in paragraph 11(a) of FAS 133 and are accordingly not accounted for as derivatives for purposes of FAS 133, but instead are accounted for as equity. See the Notes to the March 31, 2007 financial statements for a discussion of outstanding options and warrants.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Our critical accounting policies are described in Notes to our financial statements included elsewhere in this proxy statement. They are summarized here for convenience. We believe the critical accounting polices described involve the most significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements. The assumptions made in the computation of volatility in estimating a value for the Non-Cash Compensation Expenses and Warrants issued to Oliveira Capital represents the most significant subjective estimate. The volatility used in the two computations are different because at the time the Non-Cash Compensation Expense was computed, we did not have a particular industry group that served as a peer group, instead we used a basket of Indian companies that traded in the US. At the time of the Oliveira warrants we had the infrastructure industry as a peer group. Changes in the estimates of volatility would have the effect of changing our results of operations as the non-cash compensation expense and amortization of debt discount on Oliveira debt would change. However, any changes in the estimates used in these calculations would have no effect on our liquidity or capital resources as the related changes would effect non-cash items only.
i. | Non-Cash Compensation Expenses: In February 2006, prior to the IPO, the Company issued an aggregate of 200,000 shares of common stock to its founders and advisors. The shares were issued for an aggregate price of $2,000. The fair value of these shares was estimated to be $537,741; the difference of $535,741 was recorded as compensation expense on the accompanying statement of operations. The fair value was determined by allocating the $6.00 Unit price in the subsequent Offering between the estimated fair value of the shares and warrants to be included therein. The per share fair value was estimated to be $2.69. The Company estimated this using the Black-Scholes method, using a U.S. risk-free interest rate of 4.5% and a volatility of 52.44%. The March 31, 2006 financial statements as originally issued were restated to record this compensation expense. As a result, the deficit accumulated during the development stage and net loss increased by $535,741 ($0.17 per share, from income per share of $.03 to loss per share of $0.14) and additional paid in capital increased by $535,741. The estimates used related to a one-time charge and therefore will not change on an ongoing basis. | |
ii. | Warrants issued to Oliveira Capital: In February 2007, the Company sold a promissory note and 425,000 warrants to Oliveira Capital, LLC for $3,000,000. Each warrant will entitle the holder to purchase from the Company one share of common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 commencing on the earlier of the completion of a Business Combination with a target business or the distribution of the Trust Fund and expiring five years from the date of issuance. The warrants have an exercise price of $5.00. The Company has determined, based upon a Black-Scholes model, that the fair value of the warrants on the date of issuance would approximately be $1,235,000 using an expected life of five years, volatility of 46% and a U.S. risk-free interest rate of 4.8%. We computed volatility for a period of five years. For approximately the first four years we used the trading history of two representative companies that are listed on the Indian Stock exchange. For approximately one |
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year the trading history of the Companys common stock was used. The average volatility of the combined data extending over five years was calculated as 46%. Management believes that this volatility is a reasonable benchmark to use in estimating the value of the warrants. This estimate is not expected to change from period to period. | ||
iii. | Deferred Acquisition costs: MBL, Sricon, TBL and CWEL. In each period we have accrued expenses associated with these acquisitions. To the extent that we do not consummate any one of the transactions, we will expense all costs associated with that particular potential acquisition in the quarter where the decision is made. For example, as the MBL acquisition has become improbable we expect to expense deferred acquisition costs (approximately $150,000) associated with MBL. | |
iv. | Income per common share: Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the additional dilution for all potentially dilutive securities such as stock warrants and options. The effect of the 22,949,000 outstanding warrants, issued in connection with the Public Offering and the Private Placement, the 500,000 outstanding units issued to the underwriters in connection with the Public Offering and the 425,000 warrants to purchase shares of common stock issued to Oliveira Capital, LLC in connection with the promissory note has not been included in the diluted weighted average shares since the warrants are contingently exercisable at the consummation of a business combination. The underling stock associated with the exercise of warrants arising from the private placement and the warrants issued to Oliveira Capital will become dilutive at the consummation of a business combination. The dilutive effects of these have been captured in the Pro-Forma statements, presented elsewhere. The units and attached warrants issued to the underwriter is exercisable at a price of $6.50 and will become dilutive once the common stock reaches $6.50 post consummation of a business combination. |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents are all highly liquid instruments with maturities of three months, or less. The company maintains its cash in bank accounts in the United States of America, which, at times, may exceed applicable insurance limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk including risk from sub-prime debt obligations.
Income taxes:
Deferred income taxes are provided for the differences between the bases of assets and liabilities, for financial reporting and income tax purposes. A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
INVESTMENTS HELD IN TRUST FUND
Investments held in trust consist of Treasury Bills and money market funds. The Treasury Bills have been accounted for as trading securities and recorded at their fair market value. The excess of market value over cost is included in interest income in the accompanying statement of operations.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the sensitivity of income to changes in interest rates, foreign exchanges, commodity prices, equity prices and other market-driven rates or prices. We are not presently engaged in and, if a suitable business target is not identified by us prior to the prescribed liquidation date of the trust account, we may not engage in, any substantive commercial business. Accordingly, we are not and, until such time as we consummate or, to the extent, that the acquisition price for a business combination may be denominated in a foreign currency, enter into an agreement to consummate, a business combination, we will not be exposed to risks associated with foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, equity prices or other market-driven rates or prices. The net proceeds of our initial public offering held in the trust account have been invested only government securities, such as Treasury Bills and money market funds, meeting conditions of the Investment Company Act of 1940. Given our limited risk in our exposure to money market funds, we do not view the interest rate risk to be significant.
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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL
INFORMATION OF
SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED (SRICON)
The following selected financial data have been derived from our audited financial statements and un-audited condensed financial statements, in each case including the notes thereto, contained elsewhere in this proxy statement and should be read in conjunction with those financial statements and the notes thereto, as well as in conjunction with the Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Sricon. The historical results included below and elsewhere herein are not indicative of the future performance of Sricon.
(Amounts in Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise) | Six months ended | Six months ended | |||||
September 30, 2006 | September 30, 2007 | ||||||
Revenue | $ | 4,422 | $ | 7,251 | |||
Operating Expenses: | |||||||
Cost of Revenue | (3,450 | ) | (5,124 | ) | |||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (432 | ) | (601 | ) | |||
Depreciation | (116 | ) | (157 | ) | |||
(3,998 | ) | (5,882 | ) | ||||
Operating Income | 424 | 1,369 | |||||
Interest expense | (232 | ) | (353 | ) | |||
Interest income, | 32 | 36 | |||||
Other Income | 8 | 7 | |||||
Net income before income taxes | 232 | 1,059 | |||||
Income Taxes | (58 | ) | (328 | ) | |||
Net Income | 174 | 731 | |||||
Earnings per share: | |||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.25 | |||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding | 2,932,159 | 2,932,159 |
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS OF SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE
PRIVATE LIMITED
This discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of Sricon contains forward-looking statements. Statements that are not statements of historical fact, including expressions of beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking in nature and are based on current plans, estimates and projections. Forward-looking statements are applicable only as of the date they are made, and neither we nor Sricon undertakes an obligation to update any of them in light of new information or future events. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. These factors include those identified under the headings Risk Factors and Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.
OVERVIEW
Sricon is a leading infrastructure company and has established itself as one of the major players in infrastructure projects like national highways, civil and structural engineering works for power plants, steel mills, sugar plants, turnkey contracts for power supply systems, water supply schemes, mining, quarrying and works for cement plants. Sricon was built on the solid foundations of experience, expertise and technological insight. Mr. R. L. Srivastava, the Chairman and Managing Director, started his career as a civil engineering contractor. The Company was incorporated in 1997 with the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra in the name of Srivastava Construction Private Limited. Sricon is located in Nagpur, India.
Until the formation of Sricon, the infrastructure construction work was carried out in Vijay Engineering Enterprises(partnership concern) (VEE). Sricon was incorporated with an objective to execute large scale infrastructure projects in sectors such as Highways, Water Management System, Power and Cement Plants, etc., and with a view to consolidate all infrastructure activities under one company so as to garner better synergy, business profile as well as cost management. VEE was merged with Sricon with effect from March 31, 2004.
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The current infrastructure construction business of the company includes:
The Company has signed MOUs with major companies in the industry, like Systems America and Hindustan Steel Works Construction Limited (HSCL), and the Company is well positioned to participate in large value projects. The Company has also been pre-qualified by National Highway Authority of India for bidding in various projects.
The Company has entered into the following strategic technical alliances to improve its technical capabilities:
Over the past decade Sricon has successfully completed projects for an illustrative list of demanding clients, including:
The Companys registration with the following entities reflects its technical expertise, project execution capabilities and reliability:
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Effects of the Acquisition
Sricon will account for the acquisition as a subscription of new common stock. There will be no tax impact on the transaction, other than regulatory registration fees. Sricon will continue to operate as an Indian company and will be subject to the Indian tax regime.
Opportunities, Industry Overview
The Indian economy in general and its stock markets in particular experienced significant growth during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. GDP growth reached 9.2%, compared to 8.4% in the previous 12-month period. The factors contributing to this growth included favorable demographic dynamics, the savings rate and habits of the Indian middle class, changing investment patterns, increasing consumerism, healthy business confidence, inflows of foreign investment and improvements in the Indian banking system.
The benchmark indices of the Indian capital markets breached historic highs on several occasions during the 2006-07 fiscal year. The BSE Sensex and S&P CNX Nifty rose by 15.9% and 12.3%, respectively, during the fiscal year and market capitalization on the BSE and NSE rose by 17.3% and 19.7%, respectively. According to the BSE, the Sensex is calculated on a free float market capitalization-weighted methodology and measures the performance of 30 component stocks representing a sample of large, well-established and financially sound companies. The NSE website describes the S&P CNX Nifty as a well diversified index of 50 stocks accounting for 22 sectors of the economy. Total net investment by foreign institutional investors into equity and debt amounted to USD 586 million and USD 5,607 million, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2007, and cumulative investment by foreign institutional investors in the Indian market reached USD 46,404 million.
Public offerings of equity and rights offerings during the year ended March 31, 2007 amounted to USD 7,774 million, compared to USD 6,353 million during the previous 12-month period. Initial public offerings (IPO) have the largest presence among public offerings of equity. Of 85 public offerings in India, 77 were IPOs. Gross proceeds from IPOs rose by 160.64%, or USD 6,613 million, from USD 2,537 million in the fiscal year 2005-06. Total turnover in the derivatives segment of the NSE in the 2006-07 fiscal year rose by 52.5% to USD 1,706,791 million from USD 1,119,315 million in 2005-06. Single stock futures contributed 43.5% of total turnover in the 2006-07 fiscal year, followed by index futures (27.3%), calls on index option (5.4%) and puts on index option (5.3%). In the futures and options segments of the Indian exchanges, the number of contracts and turnover has substantially increased during the 2006-07 fiscal year. The National Stock Exchange was ranked second in the world in terms of the number of transactions conducted, behind only the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and third largest in the world with respect to exchange turnover, just behind the NYSE and NASDAQ.
The size of the construction industry in India is over USD 28 billion which accounts for more than 6% of the GDP. This industry is the largest employer in the country almost 32 million people. The sector is riding on a high growth wave powered by the large spends on the on going infrastructure programs evidenced all over the country in the form of new highways, dams, power plants and pipelines. The sectors contributing to the high growth rates are power, transport, petroleum and urban infrastructure. According to Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, addressing the Finance Ministers of ASEAN countries, at the Indo ASEAN Summit at New Delhi, in August 2007,
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India needs USD 150 billion at the rate of USD 15 billion per annum for next 10 years. Out of these projections, India is getting foreign direct investment (FDI) at the rate of USD 5 billion per annum. More than 50% of the FDIs will be utilized for infrastructure, telecom, and power among others.
As relates to roads, the Golden Quadrilateral Highway is progressing well with an extent of approximately 4,500 miles, to be followed with the north-south corridor of 13,300 miles. Besides this, the Government is also planning to create East and West Coast corridors. The Nodal Government of India Highway Agencies NHAI, NTPC, NHPC, and PGCL have ambitious plans for the planning periods. In addition, the value of overseas projects, under execution by Indian Companies, is conservatively estimated to be around USD 4,176 million covering major markets in Malaysia, Middle East, and East Africa. The industry is characterized by a large number of players a trend mirrored even in larger and mature markets such as the US and Japan. However, no single company controls a large share of the overall market, thus the market is very large and fragmented. The infrastructure budget of the Government of India is given below:
The Infrastructure Budget of the Government for the period FY 2002 -2007 is:
Sector | |||
FY2001-04 | FY2004-07 | ||
USD millions | USD millions | ||
Roads | $ 7,656.61 | $ 14,617.16 | |
Power | 9,280.74 | 19,721.57 | |
Oil and Gas | 8,816.70 | 15,313.22 | |
Ports/Airports/Shipping | 2,088.16 | 3,712.29 | |
Railways | 7,424.59 | 11,136.89 | |
Telecom | 15,313.22 | 16,937.35 | |
Total | $ 50,580.02 | $ 81,438.48 |
The outlay for the Central Sector Roads alone is USD 12,642.69 millions.
The current road projects commissioned in India are:
Funding Agency/Source | |||
No. of Projects | Total Value | ||
(USD in Millions) | |||
NHAI | 50 | $ 2,218.46 | |
World Bank | 15 | 1,043.20 | |
Asian Development Bank | 8 | 290.14 | |
Annuity | 8 | 546.10 | |
BOT | 7 | 768.90 | |
Total | 88 | $ 4,866.80 |
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE RISKS AND CHALLENGES.
The industry is highly governed by the political environment and economic policies in the country. Any change in policies may slow down the growth of the industry.
Foreign Competition The government of India has opened the sector to bids by foreign companies. In the future we may face increased competition from international companies.
Domestic Competition - The Company faces two types of competition in the domestic sector:
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of information of ensuing tenders for construction contracts are newspapers and government gazettes. In addition, construction contracts are also offered by the private sector. While there is increased transparency in the bid process, a change in the methodology of bidding and award of contracts could adversely affect the Company.
For a more detailed discussion, see Risk Factors.
Client Risk
The Company focuses on projects undertaken by government and government enterprises. Our business therefore requires that we continue to maintain a pre-qualified status with key clients and that we are not disqualified from future projects. The loss of a significant client, or a number of significant clients for any reason, including as a result of disqualification or dispute, may have an adverse effect on Company.
Vendor Risk
The Company is significantly affected by the availability, cost and quality of raw materials including fuel. The prices and supply of raw materials and fuel depend on factors beyond the control of the Company, including general economic conditions, competition, production levels, transportation costs and import duties. The Company typically builds contingencies into the contracts. However, drastic changes in the global markets for raw material and fuel could affect our vendors creating a disruption in delivery schedules that could affect our ability to execute contracts in a timely manner.
Compliance, Legal and Operational Risks
Sricon operates under regulatory and legal obligations imposed by local governments and securities regulators. Those obligations relate, among other things, to the companys financial reporting, trading activities, capital requirements and the supervision of its employees. Failure to fulfill legal or regulatory obligations can lead to fines, censure or disqualification of management and/or staff and other measures that could have negative consequences for Sricons activities and financial performance.
Interest Rate Risk
The industry is one in which leverage plays a large role. In the past Sricon has borrowed heavily and sometimes at high interest rates because of inadequate equity capitalization. With the sale of Sricon shares to IGC, it is projected that Sricon will have a much stronger balance sheet and will be able to borrow at lower interest rates. However, as the Indian economy grows and if interest rates in general raise, Sricons overall profitability will be impacted.
Exchange Rate Sensitivity
Sricon does all its business in Indian Rupees and as such has little, if any, direct sensitivity to variations in exchange rates.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires Sricon management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Sricon has based its estimates and judgments on historical experience and other assumptions that it finds reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from such estimates under different conditions and could have a material impact on the financial statements, and it is possible that such changes could occur in the near term.
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Significant estimates and assumptions are used when accounting for certain items, such as but not limited to, revenue recognition, the useful lives and the evaluation of impairment of property and equipment, income taxes, contingencies and the provision for impairment of receivables and advances. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Summarized balance sheet information for Sricon is as follows:
(Amounts in Thousand US Dollars) | As of | As of | |
March 31, 2007 | September 30, 2007 | ||
Total Assets | $15,358 | $15,580 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders equity | $15,358 | $15,580 |
Major items of Sricons assets and liabilities are as follows:
(Amounts in Thousand US Dollars) | As of | As of | ||||
March 31, 2007 | September 30, 2007 | |||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Accounts receivables | $2,751 | $ | 6,574 | |||
Unbilled receivables | 2,866 | 2,442 | ||||
Inventories | 71 | 146 | ||||
BOT Project under progress | 3,080 | | ||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt | 3,646 | 3,570 | ||||
Due to related parties | 2,264 | 1,744 | ||||
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 2,182 | 2,479 | ||||
Other liabilities | 1,913 | 896 | ||||
Total stockholders equity | $4,289 | $ | 5,400 |
Summarized statement of income information for Sricon is as follows:
(Amounts in Thousand US Dollars) | For the six months ended | ||||||
September 30, 2006 | September 30, 2007 | ||||||
Revenue | $ | 4,422 | $ | 7,251 | |||
Expenses | (3,998 | ) | (5,882 | ) | |||
Net Income | $ | 174 | $ | 731 |
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth an overview of Sricons results of operations for the time periods stated.
(Amounts in Thousand US Dollars) | For the six months ended | ||||||
September 30, 2006 | September 30, 2007 | ||||||
Revenue | $ | 4,422 | $ | 7,251 | |||
Net income before income taxes | 232 | 1,059 | |||||
Income Taxes | (58 | ) | (328 | ) | |||
Net Income | 174 | 731 | |||||
Income (loss) per share: basic and diluted | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.25 |
Accounting Developments and their impact on Sricon.
In September 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (FAS 158). This Statement requires companies to recognize the over-funded or under-funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position. The Company has applied FAS 158, which has no impact on the financial statements.
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In May 2005, the FASB issued FAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections-a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3 (FAS 154). This Statement replaces APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, and FASB Statement No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements. This Statement requires retrospective application to prior periods financial statements for changes in accounting principle, unless it is impractical to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. FAS 154 also requires that a change in depreciation, amortization, or depletion method for long, non-financial assets be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate effected by a change in accounting principle. The Company adopted FAS 154 for accounting changes and corrections of errors made after the adoption date. The adoption of the provisions of FAS 154 did not have an impact on the Companys financial statements.
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements (SAB 108). SAB 108 provides guidance on how prior year misstatements should be taken into consideration when quantifying misstatements in current year financial statements for purposes of determining whether the current years financial statements are materially misstated. The provisions of SAB 108 are required to be applied by registrants in their annual financial statements covering fiscal years ending on or before November 15, 2007. The adoption of the provisions of SAB 108 did not have an impact on the Companys financial statements.
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxesan interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting and reporting for uncertainties in income tax law. This Interpretation prescribes a comprehensive model for the financial statement recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns. The provisions of FIN 48 will be applied beginning in the first quarter of 2008 (i.e. from April 1, 2008), with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this Interpretation on its financial statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended September 30, 2007 compared to Six Months Ended September 30, 2006
Revenues
Total revenue was USD 7.25 million in the half year ended September 30, 2007, and USD 4.42 million for the corresponding 6-month period in 2006, an increase of 64%. The company began executing on several contracts including one for the civil construction of cement plants. The company continues to have a large back log of projects for which construction activity is expected to start in the November-December time frame.
Expenses
Sricons expenses principally consisted of construction materials, employee compensation and benefits, depreciation and amortization, interest expense and general and administrative expense. In the six months ended September 30, 2007, total expenses increased by USD 2.00 million, or 47%, as compared with the six months ended September 30, 2006. Cost of revenue increased by USD 1.67 million, or 48%, as compared with the six months ended September 30, 2006. The increase was due to higher contract revenue during the six months. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by USD 0.17 million, or 39%, as compared with the six months ended September 30, 2006, due to higher scale of operations during the six months. Interest expense increased by USD 0.12 million, or 52%, as compared with the six months ended September 30, 2006. The increase was due to higher utilization of debt and an increase in interest rates.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sricons senior management establishes the overall liquidity and capital policies of the Company. The Companys liquidity and funding risk management policies are designed to ensure that Sricon is able to access adequate financing to service its financial obligations when they are due. The principal sources of financing Sricons business are Stockholders Equity and overdraft facilities from banks.
As of September 30, 2007, Sricons net capital exceeded the net capital requirements.
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Sricon has entered into credit facilities with various banks. As of March 31, 2007, Sricon had access, with certain limitations, to USD 2.49 million in unutilized bank borrowings.
Cash Flows
During the six months ended September 30, 2007, Sricon used USD 0.62 million in cash in operating activities. The net cash was mainly used to finance the increased receivables, trade payables and other non-current liabilities. Sricon also invested in the purchase of plant and machinery and other equipment for USD 0.01 million, resulting in net cash used in investing activities of USD 0.22 million. These investments were mainly financed from bank overdrafts, term loans, reinvestment of profits and customer and related party balances. The net decrease in cash and cash equivalents was USD 0.04 million.
In the six months ended September 30, 2006, net cash used by operating activities was USD 0.23 million. The cash was mainly used to fund increases in unbilled and billed receivable. In that same six months, Sricon made investments in the purchase of plant and machinery and other equipment for USD 0.37 million, resulting in net cash used in investing activities of USD 0.36 million. These investments were financed from bank overdraft, term loans and reinvestment of profits. The net decrease in cash and cash equivalents was USD 0.48 million.
Sricon believes that its net income, existing cash balances and its credit facility will be sufficient to meet its cash requirements for the next twelve months. In the longer term, the Company believes future cash requirements will continue to be met by its cash from operations, credit arrangements and future debt or equity financings as required.
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007 compared to Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2006
Revenues
Total revenues were USD 10.60 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, and USD 11.01 million for the corresponding 12-month period in 2006.
Expenses
Sricons expenses principally consist of construction materials, employee compensation and benefits, depreciation and amortization, interest expense and general and administrative expense. In the year ended March 31, 2007, total expenses decreased by USD 0.47 million, or 5%, over the 2005-06 period. Cost of Revenue decreased by USD 0.50 million, or 6%, over 2005-06. The decrease was due to lower contract revenue during the year. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by USD 0.13 million, or 10%, over 2005-06, due to lower scale of operations during the year. Interest expense increased by USD 0.14 million, or 37%, over 2005-06. The increase was due to higher utilization of debt and an increase in interest rates.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sricons senior management establishes the overall liquidity and capital policies of the company. The companys liquidity and funding risk management policies are designed to ensure that Sricon is able to access adequate financing to service its financial obligations when they are due. The principal sources of financing Sricons business are shareholders equity and overdraft facilities from banks.
As of March 31, 2007, Sricons net capital exceeded the net capital requirements.
Sricon has entered into credit facilities with various banks. As of March 31, 2007, Sricon had access, with certain limitations, USD 2.49 million in unutilized bank borrowings.
Cash Flows
Sricon used USD 0.91 million in operating activities during 2006-07. The net cash was mainly used to finance the increased receivables, BOT Project under Progress and decreased trade payables. Sricon also invested in the purchase of plant & machinery and other equipment for USD 0.73 million resulting in net cash used in investing
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activities of USD 0.18 million in 2006-07. These investments were mainly financed from bank overdrafts, term loans, reinvestment of profits and customer and related party balances. The net decrease in cash and cash equivalents was USD 0.45 million during the 2006-07 fiscal years.
Sricon believes that its cash profits, existing cash balances and its credit facility will be sufficient to meet its cash requirements for the next twelve months. In the longer term, the company believes future cash requirements will continue to be met by its cash from operations, credit arrangements and future debt or equity financings as required.
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2006 compared to Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
Revenue
Total revenues were USD 11.01 million in 2005-06, and USD 11.48 million for the previous 12-month period.
Expenses
Total expenses decreased by USD 0.23 million, or 2%, over 2004-05. Cost of Revenue decreased by USD 0.68 million, or 7%, over 2004-05. The decrease was due to lower contract revenue during the year. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by USD 0.32 million, or 35%, over 2004-05. Interest expense increased by USD 0.08 million, or 25%, over 2004-05. The increase was due to higher utilization of financing and an increase in interest rates.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sricons senior management establishes the overall liquidity and capital policies of the company. The companys liquidity and funding risk management policies are designed to ensure that Sricon is able to access adequate financing to service its financial obligations when they are due. The principal sources of financing Sricons business are shareholders equity and overdraft facilities from banks.
As of March 31, 2006, Sricons net capital exceeded the net capital requirements.
Sricon has entered into credit facilities with various banks. As of March 31, 2006, Sricon had access, with certain limitations, to USD 3.02 million in unutilized bank borrowings.
Cash Flows
In the 2005-06 fiscal years, net cash used by operating activities was USD 2.17 million. The cash was mainly used to fund increase in unbilled receivable and BOT Project under Progress.. In that same year, Sricon made investments in the purchase of plant & machinery and other equipment for USD 1.42 million resulting in net cash used in investing activities of USD 1.41 million. These investments were financed from bank overdraft, term loans and reinvestment of profits. The net increase in cash and cash equivalents was USD 0.28 million during the year.
Sricon believes that its cash profits, existing cash balances and its credit facility will be sufficient to meet its cash requirements for the next twelve months. In the longer term, the company believes future cash requirements will continue to be met by its cash from operations, credit arrangements and future debt or equity financings as required.
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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF TECHNI BHARATHI LIMITED
The following selected financial data have been derived from our audited financial statements and un-audited condensed financial statements, in each case including the notes thereto, contained elsewhere in this proxy statement and should be read in conjunction with those financial statements and the notes thereto, as well as in conjunction with the Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of TBL. The historical results included below and elsewhere herein are not indicative of the future performance of TBL.
(Amounts in Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise) | Six months ended | Six months ended | |||||
September 30, 2006 | September 30, 2007 | ||||||
Revenue | $ | 316 | $ | 2,855 | |||
Cost of Revenue | (633 | ) | (2,017 | ) | |||
Selling, General and Administration Expenses | (151 | ) | (280 | ) | |||
Depreciation | (180 | ) | (102 | ) | |||
(964 | ) | (2,399 | ) | ||||
Operating Income/ (Loss) | (648 | ) | 456 | ||||
Interest Expense (net) | (408 | ) | (331 | ) | |||
Interest Income (net) | 26 | ||||||
Other Income | 189 | 2,661 | |||||
Net (loss)/income before income taxes | (867 | ) | 2,812 | ||||
Income taxes | 12 | (83 | ) | ||||
Net (loss)/income after income taxes | (855 | ) | 2,729 | ||||
Provision for Dividend on Preference Stock and tax thereon | | (78 | ) | ||||
Net (loss)/income | (855 | ) | 2,651 | ||||
Earnings per share: | |||||||
Basic | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | 0.64 | ||
Diluted | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | 0.34 | ||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding Basic | 4,287,500 | 4,287,500 | |||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Diluted | 4,287,500 | 8,037,500 |
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS OF TECHNI BHARATHI
LIMITED
This discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of TBL contains forward-looking statements. Statements that are not statements of historical fact, including expressions of beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking in nature and are based on current plans, estimates and projections. Forward-looking statements are applicable only as of the date they are made, and neither we nor the TBL undertakes an obligation to update any of them in light of new information or future events. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. These factors include those identified under the headings Risk Factors and Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.
OVERVIEW
TBL was incorporated in 1982. For the first decade TBL worked mainly on projects of dam construction, dam intake structure and power plant rehabilitation of moderate size, mostly as a sub-contractor to larger construction companies. In 1991, with the award of the construction of the Lakhya Dam, TBL expanded to engineering construction contracts.
The various construction activities that the Company undertakes are:
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TBL is a closely held Public Limited Company incorporated under the Indian Companies Act, 1956 with shares being held by a group of individuals led by Mr. V C Antony, Mr. Jortin Antony (son of V C Antony) and their associates. TBL participated in joint venture bidding which have been formed for the sole purpose of bidding, negotiating and completing specific projects. To date, TBL have entered into three joint ventures, namely Tantia-TBL joint venture, BEL-TBL joint venture and Valecha-TBL joint venture.
Recent Developments
The Company has signed a letter of intent with IGC, dated September 5, 2007 to accept investment through its subsidiary IGC (Mauritius) by allotment of new equity shares leading to post investment ownership of approximately 77% by IGC and or its assignee. On September 16, 2007, the Company signed a Share Subscription Agreement with IGC to (1) agree to the sale of the convertible debenture held by Odeon, (2) the subscription of shares and (3) sell a convertible debt instrument.
OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
The business of TBL is substantially the same as that of Sricon. Accordingly, the industry outlook overview and opportunities are substantially the same as that presented for Sricon. Please see Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations of Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited Opportunities and Industry Overview.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE RISKS AND CHALLENGES.
The competition and risks to the business are substantially the same as those outlined for Sricon. Please see Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations of Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited.-Qualitative and Quantitative Risks and Challenges.
Credit Risk
TBL has been restructuring its debt with the banks. In most cases it has managed to obtain concessions on the amount of loans repaid by TBL. These concessions mostly correspond to the amount of unpaid interest. Management expects, based on common practice in India, banks to tighten its credit limits to TBL for the next one to three years. While there is no guarantee, it is expected that the change of ownership brought on by IGCs acquisition of TBL, the recapitalization of TBLs balance sheet and IGC own balance sheet could meet the higher credit standards imposed by the banks in India. If the banks in India stop lending to TBL, the rate at which TBL can grow will be curtailed unless IGC intervenes with funding and stronger credit guarantees.
Client Risk
The Company focuses on projects undertaken by government and government enterprises. Our business therefore requires that we continue to maintain a pre-qualified status with key clients and that we are not disqualified from future projects. The loss of a significant client, or a number of significant clients for any reason, including as a result of disqualification or dispute, may have an adverse effect on Company.
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Vendor Risk
The Company is significantly affected by the availability, cost and quality of raw materials including fuel. The prices and supply of raw materials and fuel depend on factors beyond the control of the Company, including general economic conditions, competition, production levels, transportation costs and import duties. The Company typically builds contingencies into the contracts. However, drastic changes in the global markets for raw material and fuel could affect our vendors creating a disruption in delivery schedules that could affect our ability to execute contracts in a timely manner.
Compliance, Legal and Operational Risks
TBL operates under regulatory and legal obligations imposed by local governments and securities regulators. Those obligations relate, among other things, to the companys financial reporting, trading activities, capital requirements and the supervision of its employees. Failure to fulfill legal or regulatory obligations can lead to fines, censure or disqualification of management and/or staff and other measures that could have negative consequences for TBLs activities and financial performance.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires TBL management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. TBL has based its estimates and judgments on historical experience and other assumptions that it finds reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from such estimates under different conditions and could have a material impact on the financial statements, and it is possible that such changes could occur in the near term.
Significant estimates and assumptions are used when accounting for certain items, such as but not limited to, revenue recognition, the useful lives and the evaluation of impairment of property and equipment, the income tax, the contingencies and the provision for impairment of receivables and advances. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Summarized balance sheet information for TBL is as follows:
(Amounts in US Dollars 000) | As of | ||||||
March 31, 2007 | September 30, 2007 | ||||||
Total Assets | $7,098 | $6,442 | |||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity | $7,098 | $6,442 | |||||
Major items of TBLs assets and liabilities are as follows: | |||||||
(Amounts in US Dollars 000) | As of | ||||||
March 31, 2007 | September 30, 2007 | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,208 | $ 100 | |||||
Inventories | 1,284 | 1,784 | |||||
Prepaid and other assets | 1,231 | 798 | |||||
Property, plant and equipment (net) | 2,265 | 2,352 | |||||
LIABILITIES | |||||||
Short term borrowings and current portion of long tern loan | 6,079 | | |||||
Trade payable | 1,502 | 3,168 | |||||
Long term debts, net of current portion | 2,333 | 3,870 | |||||
Advance from customers | 1,877 | 884 | |||||
Total Stockholders equity | $(4,895 | ) | $(1,504 | ) |
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Summarized statement of income information for TBL is as follows:
(Amounts in US Dollars 000) | For the six months ended | ||||||
September 30, 2006 | September 30, 2007 | ||||||
Revenues | $ | 316 | $ | 2,855 | |||
Expenses | (1,372 | ) | (2,730 | ) | |||
Net Income (Loss) | $ | (855 | ) | $ | 2,651 | ||
Results of Operations | |||||||
The following table sets forth an overview of TBLs results of operations for the time periods stated. | |||||||
(Amounts in US Dollars 000) | For the six months ended | ||||||
September 30, 2006 | September 30, 2007 | ||||||
Revenue | $ | 316 | $ | 2,855 | |||
Other Income | 189 | 2,661 | |||||
(Loss) / Income Before Income Taxes | (867 | ) | 2,812 | ||||
Income Taxes | (12 | ) | (83 | ) | |||
(Loss) / Income after Income Taxes | (855 | ) | 2,729 | ||||
Provision for dividend on Preference Shares and Tax thereon | | (78 | ) | ||||
Net (Loss) / Income | (855 | ) | 2,651 | ||||
Earning per Share - Basic | (0.20 | ) | 0.64 | ||||
Earning per Share - Diluted | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | 0.34 |
Recent Accounting Developments and their impact on TBL
In May 2005, the FASB issued FAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections-a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3 (FAS 154). This Statement replaces APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, and FASB Statement No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements. This Statement requires retrospective application to prior periods financial statements for changes in accounting principle, unless it is impractical to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. FAS 154 also requires that a change in depreciation, amortization, or depletion method for long, non-financial assets be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate effected by a change in accounting principle. The Company adopted FAS 154 for accounting changes and corrections of errors made after the adoption date. The adoption of the provisions of FAS 154 did not have an impact on the Companys financial statements.
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements (SAB 108). SAB 108 provides guidance on how prior year misstatements should be taken into consideration when quantifying misstatements in current year financial statements for purposes of determining whether the current years financial statements are materially misstated. The provisions of SAB 108 are required to be applied by registrants in their annual financial statements covering fiscal years ending on or before November 15, 2007. The adoption of the provisions of SAB 108 did not have an impact on the Companys financial statements.
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxesan interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting and reporting for uncertainties in income tax law. This Interpretation prescribes a comprehensive model for the financial statement recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns. The provisions of FIN 48 will be applied beginning in the first quarter of 2008 (i.e. from April 1, 2008), with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this Interpretation on its financial statements.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended September 30, 2007 compared to Six Months Ended September 30, 2006
Revenues
Revenue, not including one time gains, increased from $.316 million to $2.855 million for the six months ended September 2006 and 2007 respectively an increase of 903%. The increase was primarily due to increased revenue from executing projects on hand.
Other Income
Other income typically includes the sale and hauling of scrap and other waste from construction sites as well as income from the rental of idle equipment. Other income for the six months ended September 30, 2006 was .181 million. Other income inclusive of one-time gains, for the six months ended September 30, 2007 was $ 2.661 million. The one time gain was approximately $2,300,000 from the one-time settlement with TBLs lenders. In 2004 and 2005, in order to expand the business rapidly, TBL borrowed funds from a consortium of four banks. The loans were collateralized by personal assets of the founders of TBL, including real estate and personal residence. In FY2006, the total liability was around $16 million. The company was unable to build its revenue base to a large enough run rate to support interest and repayment of the loans. In order to decrease its debt load, the company negotiated a settlement with the banks. The settlement entailed a combination of immediate repayment of principal through a combination of capital infusion (raised either by the sale of real estate, or capital stock) and an abatement and forgiveness of accrued interest. TBL reduced its total liabilities to around $8 million by September 2007. The one time gain resulted from the reversal of interest accruals made by the company.
Expenses
During the six months ended September 30, 2007, TBLs expenses principally consisted of construction materials, employee compensation and benefits, depreciation and amortization, interest expense and general and administrative expense. In the six months ended September 30, 2007, total expenses increased by USD 1.36 million, or 98%, as compared with the six months ended September 30, 2006. Cost of revenue increased by USD 1.39 million, or 219%, as compared with the six months ended September 30, 2006. The increase was due to higher contract revenue during the year. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by USD 0.13 million, or 86%, as compared with the six months ended September 30, 2006. Interest expense decreased by USD 0.07 million, or 19%, as compared with the six months ended September 30, 2006. The decrease was due to repayment of debts.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
TBLs senior management establishes the overall liquidity and capital policies of the Company. The Companys liquidity and funding risk management policies are designed to ensure that TBL is able to access adequate financing to service its financial obligations when they are due. The principal sources of financing TBLs business are Stockholders Equity and overdraft facilities from banks. TBL has entered into credit facilities with various banks.
Cash Flows
TBL generated about USD 2.8 million in operating activities during the six months ended September 30, 2007. The net cash was mainly generated from increased prepaid and other asset and trade payables. TBL paid debts of USD 5.23 million in the six months ended September 30, 2007. The net decrease in cash and cash equivalents was USD 1.16 million during the six months ended September 30, 2007.
In the six months ended September 30, 2006, net cash generated in operating activities was USD 0.35 million. The cash was mainly used to fund increases in trade payables and decrease in advance from customers. The net decrease in cash and cash equivalents was USD 0.02 million during the six months ended September 30, 2006.
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TBL believes that its net income, existing cash balances and its credit facility will be sufficient to meet its cash requirements for the next twelve months. In the longer term, the Company believes future cash requirements will continue to be met by its cash from operations, credit arrangements and future debt or equity financings as required.
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007 compared to Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2006
Revenues
Total revenues were USD 4.32 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, an increase of 89% over the corresponding 12-month period in 2006.
Other Income
Other income in FYE 2007 and FYE 2006 was USD 532 thousand and USD 516 thousand. Other income typically includes the sale and hauling of scrap and other waste from construction sites as well as income from the rental of idle equipment.
Expenses
TBLs expenses principally consist of construction materials, employee compensation and benefits, depreciation and amortization, interest expense and general and administrative expense. In the year ended March 31, 2007, total expenses decreased by USD 0.75 million, or 14%, over the 2005-06 period. Cost of Revenue decreased by USD 0.09 million, or 3%, over 2005-06. The decrease was due to higher contract revenue during the year. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by USD 0.16 million, or 26%, over 2005-06, due to high level cost cutting measures adopted by the management during the year. Interest expense decreased by USD 0.38 million, or 25%, over 2005-06. The decrease was due to repayment of debts.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
TBLs senior management establishes the overall liquidity and capital policies of the company. The companys liquidity and funding risk management policies are designed to ensure that TBL is able to access adequate financing to service its financial obligations when they are due. The principal sources of financing TBLs business are shareholders equity and overdraft facilities from banks. TBL has entered into credit facilities with various banks.
Cash Flows
TBL generated USD 4.95 million in operating activities during 2006-07. The net cash was mainly generated from decreased inventory and increased trade payables. TBL paid debts USD 4.2 million in 2006-07. The net increase in cash and cash equivalents was USD 1.08 million during the 2006-07 fiscal years.
TBL believes that its cash profits, existing cash balances and its credit facility will be sufficient to meet its cash requirements for the next twelve months. In the longer term, the company y believes future cash requirements will continue to be met by its cash from operations, credit arrangements and future debt or equity financings as required.
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2006 compared to Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
Revenues
Total revenues were USD 2.29 million in 2005-06, a decrease of 74% over the previous 12-month period.
Other Income
Other income for FYE 2006 and 2005 was USD 516 thousand and USD 871 thousand respectively. Other income typically includes the sale and hauling of scrap and other waste from construction sites as well as income from the rental of idle equipment.
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Expenses
Total expenses decreased by USD 8.52 million, or 62%, over 2004-05. Cost of Revenue decreased by USD 7.44 million, or 74%, over 2004-05. The decrease was due to lower contract revenue during the year. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by USD 0.77 million, or 56%, over 2004-05. Interest expense decreased by USD 0.34 million, or 18%, over 2004-05.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
TBLs senior management establishes the overall liquidity and capital policies of the company. The companys liquidity and funding risk management policies are designed to ensure that TBL is able to access adequate financing to service its financial obligations when they are due. The principal sources of financing TBLs business are shareholders equity and overdraft facilities from banks. TBL has entered into credit facilities with various banks.
Cash Flows
In the 2005-06 fiscal year, net cash used by operating activities was USD 0.76 million. The cash was mainly used to fund the advance from customers. In that same year, TBL has made sale of plant & machinery and other equipment for USD 0.43 million resulting in net cash generated in investing activities of USD 0.55 million.
TBL believes that its cash profits, existing cash balances and its credit facility will be sufficient to meet its cash requirements for the next twelve months. In the longer term, the company believes future cash requirements will continue to be met by its cash from operations, credit arrangements and future debt or equity financings as required.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The following unaudited pro forma condensed balance sheet combines the historical balance sheets of Sricon, TBL and IGC as of September 30, 2007, giving effect to the Acquisition as if it had been consummated on September 30, 2007.
The following unaudited pro forma condensed statement of operations for the six months ended September 30, 2007 combines the condensed unaudited statements of operations of TBL for the six months ended September 30, 2007 and the condensed unaudited statement of operations of Sricon for the six months ended September 30, 2007 with the unaudited statement of operations of IGC for the six months period ended September 30, 2007, giving effect to the Acquisition as if it had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented.
The following unaudited pro forma statement of operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 combines the audited statements of operations of TBL for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 and the audited statement of operations of Sricon for the fiscal year ended March, 2007 with the audited statement of operations of IGC for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, giving effect to the Acquisition as if it had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented.
The historical financial information has been adjusted to give effect to pro forma events that are directly attributable to the Acquisition, are factually supportable and are expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results.
In addition to the Acquisition Proposal we expect to fund a wind energy farm that will be constructed by CWEL. The 24-mega watt wind energy farm is expected to cost INR 1,140,000,000 (about USD 28.5 million, at an exchange rate of INR 40 per USD). We expect to fund the construction of the wind energy farm through a yet to be formed, wholly owned Indian subsidiary called IGC-Power. We expect to invest approximately USD 6,150,000 in equity to capitalize IGC-Power, transfer the deposit of $250,000 from CWEL to IGC-Power and anticipate obtaining a credit facility for about USD 22.1 million. No arrangements have yet been made for the debt financing. We expect to file a Form 8-K setting forth the details of the debt financing if and when the arrangements are finalized. Because the wind farm has not yet been constructed, the pro forma financial statements do not reflect the impact of the proposed wind farm because such inclusion would constitute a forecast or projection. However, the $250,000 we have paid as a deposit on the wind farms is reflected on the pro forma statements.
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The unaudited pro forma condensed unaudited balance sheet information at September 30, 2007, and the unaudited pro forma condensed statement of operations for the six months ended September 30, 2007, and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, have been prepared using two different levels of approval of the transaction by the IGC stockholders, as follows:
We are providing the following information to aid you in your analysis of the financial aspects of the acquisition.
We derived the pro forma information for the six months ended September 30, 2007 from the condensed unaudited condensed financial statements of Sricon for the six months ended September 30, 2007, the condensed unaudited financial statements of TBL for the six months ended September 30, 2007 and from the unaudited condensed financial statements of IGC for the six months ended September 30, 2007.
We derived the pro forma information for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 from the audited financial statements of Sricon, TBL and IGC for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.
This information should be read together with IGCs audited and unaudited financial statements and related notes, the Sricon audited and unaudited financial statements and related notes, the TBL audited and unaudited financial statements and related notes, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of each of Sricon, TBL and IGC and other financial information included elsewhere in this proxy statement.
The unaudited pro forma condensed information is for illustrative purposes only. The financial results may have been different had the companies always been combined. You should not rely on the unaudited pro forma condensed financial information as being indicative of the historical results that would have been achieved had the companies always been combined or the future results that the combined company will experience. IGC, Sricon and TBL have not had any historical relationships prior to the Acquisition. Accordingly, no pro forma adjustments were required to eliminate activities among the companies.
In the proposed acquisition of Sricon, IGC intends to acquire 4,041,676 newly-issued equity shares directly from Sricon and 351,840 equity shares from the promoters so that at the conclusion of the transactions contemplated by the Sricon Subscription Agreement, IGC will own approximately 63% of the outstanding equity shares of Sricon in exchange for consideration consisting of: (i) INR 120,000,000 (approximately $3,000,000 at an exchange rate of INR 40 per USD) in cash at closing for the Sale Shares, representing a price per share of INR 341.06 (approximately $8.53 per share at an exchange rate of INR 40 per USD), (ii) INR 1,030,000,000 (approximately $25,750,000 at an exchange rate of INR 40 per USD) in cash at closing for the New Sricon Shares, representing a price per share of INR 254.84 approximately $6.37 at an exchange rate of INR 40 per USD).
In the proposed acquisition of TBL, IGC intends to acquire 7,150,000 newly-issued equity shares and 12,500,000 newly-issued 6% compulsorily convertible preference shares (CPS), which may be converted to 2,100,000 shares of common stock, directly from TBL, and 5,000,000 convertible preference shares of TBL (the TBL Preference Shares) from Odeon so that at the conclusion of the transactions contemplated by the TBL Subscription Agreement, IGC will own, assuming both convertibles are converted, approximately 77% of the outstanding equity shares of TBL on a fully-diluted basis for consideration consisting of: (i) INR 275,000,000 (approximately $6,875,000 at an exchange rate of INR 40 per USD) in cash at closing for the 7,150,000 new equity shares, representing a price per share of INR 38.46 (approximately $0.96 at an exchange rate of INR 40 per USD), (ii) INR 125,000,000 (approximately $3,125,000 at an exchange rate of INR 40 per USD) in cash at closing for the CPS, representing a price per share of INR 10.00 (approximately $0.25 at an exchange rate of INR 40 per USD) and (iii) $2,000,000 in cash at closing for the TBL convertible preference shares acquired from Odeon, representing a price per share of $0.40.
The Acquisition will be accounted for as a business combination with IGC as the accounting acquirer. The determination of IGC as the accounting acquirer has been made based on an evaluation of the relevant factors and circumstances of the Acquisition, including among other factors that IGC stockholders will own a majority stake of the acquired companies upon consummation of the Acquisition, and that certain members of IGCs board of directors
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will serve on the board of directors of the acquired companies. Under the purchase method of accounting, the assets and liabilities of Sricon and TBL acquired by IGC will be recorded as of the acquisition date at their respective fair values, and added to those of IGC.
The purchase price for the respective acquisitions will be determined based on the cash consideration given in exchange for the issued and outstanding shares of Sricon and TBL. The allocation of the purchase price including the evaluation and computation of deferred taxes, if any, resulting from the Acquisition reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed financial statements is preliminary and subject to change based on finalization of IGCs valuation of the acquired assets and liabilities of Sricon and TBL. The pro forma information presented, for the purchase price allocation, is based on preliminary estimates of the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the Acquisition. These preliminary estimates are based on available information and certain assumptions we consider reasonable and may be revised as additional information becomes available. These preliminary valuation estimates were derived by management and are reflected in the fair values in these unaudited pro forma condensed financial statements. The final purchase price allocation for the Acquisition will be dependent upon the finalization of asset and liability valuations, which may depend in part on prevailing market rates and conditions. A final determination of these fair values will include assistance provided by an independent appraiser, which will be completed subsequent to the consummation of the Acquisition. These final valuations will be based on the actual net tangible and intangible assets that existed as of the closing date of the Acquisition. Any final adjustments may change the allocations of purchase price, which could affect the fair value assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and could result in a material change to the unaudited pro forma condensed financial statements, including the amount recorded in respect of goodwill.
SELECTED UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
As of September 30, 2007
Consolidated | Consolidated | ||||||
Assuming No | Assuming Maximum | ||||||
Exercise of | Exercise of | ||||||
Redemption Rights | Redemption Rights | ||||||
Total Current Assets | $ | 71,207,804 | $ | 58,235,381 | |||
Property and equipment, net | 7,329,787 | 7,329,787 | |||||
Goodwill | 15,622,550 | 15,622,550 | |||||
Total Assets | 97,742,840 | 84,770,417 | |||||
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 6,349,334 | 6,349,334 | |||||
Minority Interest | 13,490,582 | 13,490,582 | |||||
Total stockholders equity | $ | 65,435,439 | $ | 52,463,016 |
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED BALANCE
SHEET
As of September 30, 2007
Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assuming No | Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of | Assuming Maximum | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pro Forma | Redemption | Pro Forma | Exercise of | |||||||||||||||||||
Sricon | TBL | IGC | Adjustments | Rights | Adjustments | Redemption Rights | ||||||||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Current Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 45,909 | $ | 99,874 | $ | 258,628 | 67,091,690 | (a) | $55,364,047 | (12,762,785)(h) | $42,391,624 | |||||||||||
35,750,000 | (a) | (209,638)(h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
(35,750,000 | )(a) | |||||||||||||||||||||
(5,000,000 | )(a) | |||||||||||||||||||||
(604,900 | )(d) | |||||||||||||||||||||
(3,156,494 | )(e) | |||||||||||||||||||||
(1,769,400 | )(f) | |||||||||||||||||||||
(1,601,250 | )(g) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts Receivable | 6,573,862 | 92,553 | | 6,666,415 | 6,666,415 | |||||||||||||||||
Unbilled Receivables | 2,441,568 | | | 2,441,568 | 2,441,568 | |||||||||||||||||
Inventories | 145,997 | 1,783,950 | | 1,929,947 | 1,929,947 | |||||||||||||||||
Investments held in Trust Fund | | | 67,091,690 | (67,091,690 | )(a) | | | |||||||||||||||
Interest Receivable - Convertible | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Debenture | | | 157,479 | 157,479 | 157,479 | |||||||||||||||||
Convertible debenture in MBL | | | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other | ||||||||||||||||||||||
current assets | 506,422 | 798,415 | 21,766 | 1,326,603 | 1,326,603 | |||||||||||||||||
Due from related parties | 207,632 | 114,113 | | 321,745 | 321,745 | |||||||||||||||||
Total Current Assets | 9,921,390 | 2,888,905 | 70,529,563 | 71,207,804 | 58,235,381 | |||||||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 4,977,384 | 2,352,403 | | 7,329,787 | 7,329,787 | |||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | | | | 15,622,550 | (a) | 15,622,550 | 15,622,550 | |||||||||||||||
Investment - joint ventures | 40,978 | | | 40,978 | 40,978 | |||||||||||||||||
Investment others | 23,231 | 77,987 | | 101,218 | 101,218 | |||||||||||||||||
Deposit to CWEL | | | 250,000 | 250,000 | 250,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Restricted cash, non-current | 238,168 | 282,692 | | 520,860 | 520,860 | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred acquisition costs | | | 252,167 | 1,601,250 | (g) | 825,438 | 825,438 | |||||||||||||||
(1,027,979 | )(a) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
allowance | | 350,867 | 625,640 | 976,507 | 976,507 | |||||||||||||||||
Other assets | 378,490 | 489,208 | | 867,698 | 867,698 | |||||||||||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 15,579,641 | $ | 6,442,062 | $ | 71,657,370 | $97,742,840 | $84,770,417 | ||||||||||||||
LIABILITIES AND | ||||||||||||||||||||||
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term borrowings and current | ||||||||||||||||||||||
portion of long-term debt | 3,569,927 | | | 3,569,927 | 3,569,927 | |||||||||||||||||
Trade payables | 312,213 | 3,168,361 | | 3,480,574 | 3,480,574 | |||||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses | | | 458,097 | (54,910 | )(d) | 241,693 | 241,693 | |||||||||||||||
(156,494 | )(e) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Notes payable to stockholders | | | 545,000 | (545,000 | )(d) | | | |||||||||||||||
Taxes payable | | | 449,434 | 449,434 | 449,434 | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred trust interest | | | 209,638 | (209,638 | )(h) | | | |||||||||||||||
Note Payable to Oliveira Capital, LLC | | | 2,491,985 | (2,491,985 | )(e) | | | |||||||||||||||
Due to Underwriters | | | 1,769,400 | (1,769,400 | )(f) | | |
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Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Assuming No | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of | Assuming Maximum | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pro Forma | Redemption | Pro Forma | Exercise of | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sricon | TBL | IGC | Adjustments | Rights | Adjustments | Redemption Rights | |||||||||||||||||
Due to related parties | 1,743,603 | | | 1,743,603 | 1,743,603 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other current liabilities | 205,678 | 24,138 | | 229,816 | 229,816 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 5,831,421 | 3,192,499 | 5,923,554 | 9,715,047 | 9,715,047 | ||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 2,479,367 | 3,869,967 | | 6,349,334 | 6,349,334 | ||||||||||||||||||
Advance from Customers | | 883,998 | | 883,998 | 883,998 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred taxes on income | 595,179 | | | 595,179 | 595,179 | ||||||||||||||||||
Security Deposit from joint ventures | 377,358 | | | 377,358 | 377,358 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other liabilities | 895,903 | | | 895,903 | 895,903 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Liabilities | $ | 10,179,228 | $ | 7,946,464 | $ | 5,923,554 | $18,816,819 | $18,816,819 | |||||||||||||||
Minority Interest | | | | 13,490,582 | (a) | 13,490,582 | 13,490,582 | ||||||||||||||||
Common stock subject to | |||||||||||||||||||||||
possible conversion, 2,259,770 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
at conversion value | | | 12,762,785 | (12,762,785 | )(h) | | | ||||||||||||||||
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | | 1,182,033 | | (1,182,033 | )(a) | | | ||||||||||||||||
Common stock | 674,000 | 988,000 | 1,397 | (1,662,000 | )(a) | 1,623 | 1,397 | ||||||||||||||||
226 | (h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 726,000 | 199,000 | 51,848,146 | 35,750,000 | (a) | 64,610,705 | (12,762,785)(h) | 51,848,146 | |||||||||||||||
(36,675,000 | )(a) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12,762,559 | (h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Retained earnings | 3,550,077 | (3,297,435 | ) | 1,121,488 | (252,642 | )(a) | 823,111 | (209,638)(h) | 613,473 | ||||||||||||||
(508,015 | )(e) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
209,638 | (h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other | |||||||||||||||||||||||
comprehensive (loss) income | 450,336 | (576,000 | ) | | 125,664 | (a) | | | |||||||||||||||
Total stockholders equity | 5,400,413 | (1,504,402 | ) | 52,971,031 | 65,435,439 | 52,463,016 | |||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and | |||||||||||||||||||||||
stockholders equity | $ | 15,579,641 | $ | 6,442,062 | $ | 71,657,370 | $97,742,840 | $84,770,417 |
See Notes to unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Balance Sheet
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
As of September 30, 2007
The unaudited condensed pro forma balance sheet combines the balance sheets of Sricon, TBL and IGC as of September 30, 2007 assuming that the Acquisition had been completed as of September 30, 2007. The historical balance sheets used in the preparation of the pro forma financial statements have been derived from Sricons, TBLs and IGCs unaudited financial statements as of September 30, 2007. Pro forma adjustments are necessary to record the accounting for the Acquisition, including a preliminary allocation of purchase price to the estimated fair values of assets and liabilities acquired. No pro forma adjustments were required to conform Sricons or TBLs accounting policies to IGCs accounting policies. Descriptions of the adjustments included in the unaudited pro forma condensed balance sheet are as follows:
(a) | ||
(i) |
Reflects the release of IGCs restricted cash held in trust to cash and cash equivalents as a result of the acquisition for the payment of the purchase prices of Sricon and TBL as well as the payment of unpaid acquisition costs. | |
Amount released from escrow | $ | 67,091,690 |
Described in Note b | $ | 35,750,000 |
$2,000,000 for the purchase of CPS from Odeon and $3,000,000 for the purchase of | ||
shares from the promoters of Sricon | $ | 5,000,000 |
(ii) |
Estimated total purchase price is derived as the payment of approximately $35,750,000 in cash. We have a deposit with CWEL in the amount of $250,000. The components of the purchase price for Sricon and TBL are summarized as follows: | |
Sricon | TBL | Total | |||||||
New Equity Shares | $25,750,000 | $ | 6,875,000 | $ | 32,625,000 | ||||
New Preference Shares | | 3,125,000 | 3,125,000 | ||||||
Equity Shares Purchased from existing shareholders | 3,000,000 | | 3,000,000 | ||||||
Preference Shares Purchased from existing shareholders | | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | ||||||
Allocation of estimated acquisition costs | 689,973 | 338,006 | 1,027,979 | ||||||
$29,439,973 | $ | 12,338,006 | $ | 41,777,979 | |||||
Amount paid for the subscription of new equity shares | $ | 32,625,000 | |||||||
Amount paid for new preference shares | $ | 3,125,000 | |||||||
Total shown in Pro Forma | $ | 35,750,000 |
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, or SFAS, No. 141 Business Combination, under the purchase method of accounting, the total estimated purchase price for each Sricon and TBL has been allocated to Sricons and TBLs net tangible and intangible assets based on their estimated fair values as of the date of the consummation of the purchase. The estimated purchase price included on the accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed balance sheet is based on the preliminary allocation of purchase price to the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and is subject to material changes upon receipt of the final valuation as described in the introduction to these unaudited pro forma condensed financial statements. The preliminary estimate of the purchase price allocation, including recognition of goodwill, is as follows:
Sricon | TBL | Total | |||||||||
Current assets | $ | 22,472,975 | $ | 9,907,857 | $ | 32,380,832 | |||||
Property and equipment, net and deposit towards Wind PPE | 3,135,752 | 1,808,321 | 4,944,073 | ||||||||
Other non current assets | 428,946 | 923,034 | 1,351,980 | ||||||||
Goodwill | 9,815,213 | 5,807,337 | 15,622,550 | ||||||||
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt | (2,249,054 | ) | | (2,249,054 | ) | ||||||
Other Current liabilities | (1,424,741 | ) | (2,454,113 | ) | (3,878,854 | ) | |||||
Long-term debt, net of current portion | (1,562,001 | ) | (2,974,890 | ) | (4,536,891 | ) | |||||
Other non-current liabilities | (1,177,118 | ) | (679,540 | ) | (1,856,657 | ) | |||||
Total | $ | 29,439,973 | $ | 12,338,006 | $ | 41,777,979 |
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Goodwill is calculated as the difference between tangible and intangible net assets (liabilities) acquired and the estimated purchase price. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, if the management of IGC determines that the value of goodwill or intangible assets with indefinite lives has become impaired, IGC will incur an accounting charge for the amount of impairment during the fiscal quarter in which the determination is made.
(iii) | Reflects the elimination of deferred acquisition costs as of September 30, 2007 | |||
(iv) | Reflects the elimination of each of Sricons, TBLs, and IGC historical capital stock amounts, paid-in capital, treasury stock, accumulated deficits and other comprehensive income and the resulting adjustment to minority interest. Minority interest is generated as IGC is purchasing 63% and 77% of Sricon and TBL respectively. | |||
(b) | This amount reflects the adjustment to the provision (benefit) for income taxes as a result of net operating losses generated for Federal and State income tax purposes on a combined basis. | |||
(c) | ||||
i. | For September 30, 2007: The basic shares include shares sold in the IPO, founders shares and shares sold in the private placement. The fully diluted shares include basic shares plus the following: shares arising from the exercise of warrants sold as part of the units in the offering plus shares arising from the exercise of warrants issued to Oliveira Capital. The UPO issued to the underwriters (1,500,000 shares) is not considered in this calculation as the strike price for the UPO is out of the money at $6.50 per share. The historical weighted average per share, for our shares, through September 30, 2007, was applied using the treasury method of calculating the fully diluted shares. The calculation for fully diluted shares includes 2,812,123 shares and excludes 20,561,877 shares from the EPS computations. In the event that there is maximum redemption, a total of 2,259,770 could potentially be redeemed. The shares outstanding for the maximum redemption scenario are the shares in the case of no redemption less 2,259,770. | |||
ii. | For FYE March 31, 2007: The basic shares include shares sold in the IPO, founders shares and shares sold in the private placement. The fully diluted shares include basic shares plus the following: shares arising from the exercise of warrants sold as part of the units in the offering plus shares arising from the exercise of warrants issued to Oliveira Capital. The UPO issued to the underwriters (1,500,000 shares) is not considered in this calculation as the strike price for the UPO is out of the money at $6.50 per share. The historical weighted average per share, for our shares, through March 31, 2007 was applied using the treasury method of calculating fully diluted shares. The calculation for fully diluted shares includes 2,972,025 shares and excludes 20,401,975 shares from the EPS computations. In the event that there is maximum redemption, a total of 2,259,770 could potentially be redeemed. The shares outstanding for the maximum redemption scenario are the shares in the case of no redemption less 2,259,770. | |||
(d) | Reflects the repayment of notes payable to the founding stockholders inclusive of accrued interest. | |||
(e) | Reflects the repayment of notes payable to Oliveira Capital, LLC inclusive of accrued interest. | |||
(f) | Reflects the payment of deferred compensation due to the underwriters arising from the IPO. | |||
(g) | Reflects the payment of acquisition costs inclusive of payments to Ferris, Baker Watts, Inc. and SG Americas Securities, LLC., our underwriters. | |||
(h) | ||||
(i) | Assuming No Exercise of Redemption Rights | |||
Reflects the transfer of common stock subject to possible conversion and deferred trust interest to common stock, additional paid in capital and retained earnings. | ||||
(ii) | Assuming Maximum Exercise of Redemption Rights | |||
Reflects the payment of common stock subject to possible conversion and deferred trust interest. |
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For The Six Months Ended September 30,
2007
Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | Assuming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assuming No | Maximum | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of | Exercise of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pro Forma | Redemption | Pro Forma | Redemption | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sricon | TBL | IGC | Adjustments | Rights | Adjustments | Rights | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 7,251,166 | $ | 2,855,255 | $ | | $ | | $ | 10,106,421 | $ | 10,106,421 | |||||||||||||||
Cost of revenue | (5,124,293 | ) | (2,017,534 | ) | | (7,141,827 | ) | (7,141,827 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 2,126,873 | 837,721 | | 2,964,594 | 2,964,594 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
administrative expenses | (600,851 | ) | (279,715 | ) | | (880,566 | ) | (880,566 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | (156,944 | ) | (101,670 | ) | | (258,614 | ) | (258,614 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 1,369,078 | 456,336 | | 1,825,414 | 1,825,414 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Legal and formation, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
travel and other start up costs | | | (384,528 | ) | (384,528 | ) | (384,528 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (352,642 | ) | (331,287 | ) | (841,600 | ) | 18,710 | (i) | (1,329,707 | ) | (1,329,707 | ) | |||||||||||||||
177,112 | (j) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 35,598 | 25,933 | 1,298,063 | (234,726 | )(k) | 1,124,868 | (250,985 | )(k) | 873,883 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other Income | 7,255 | 2,661,125 | | 2,668,380 | 2,668,380 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 1,059,289 | 2,812,107 | 71,935 | 3,904,427 | 3,653,442 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes, net | (327,211 | ) | (83,227 | ) | (24,604 | ) | 13,306 | (l) | (421,736 | ) | 85,845 | (l) | (335,891 | ) | |||||||||||||
Income after income taxes | 732,078 | 2,728,880 | 47,331 | 3,482,691 | 3,317,551 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for Dividend on | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preference Stock and its Tax | | (78,340 | ) | | (78,340 | ) | (78,340 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Minority Interest | (880,493 | )(p) | (880,493 | ) | (880,493 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | $ | 732,078 | $ | 2,650,540 | $ | 47,331 | $ | 2,523,858 | $ | 2,358,718 | |||||||||||||||||
Net income per share: basic | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.20 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income per share: diluted | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.16 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average number of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
shares basic | 13,974,500 | (c) | 13,974,500 | (c) | 11,714,730 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average number of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
shares diluted | 13,974,500 | (c) | 16,786,623 | (c) | 14,526,853 |
See Notes to unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Statement of Operations
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
CONDENSED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Periods Ended September 30, 2007
The unaudited pro forma condensed statement of operations for the six months ended September 30, 2007 combines the unaudited condensed statements of operations of Sricon for the six months ended September 30, 2007, the unaudited condensed statement of operations of TBL for the six months ended September 30, 2007 and the unaudited condensed statement of operations of IGC for the six months ended September 30, 2007, assuming that the Acquisition occurred at the beginning of the periods presented. The historical statements of operations of Sricon, TBL and IGC for the six months ended September 30, 2007 have been derived from the companies unaudited statements of operations for such period.
Descriptions of the adjustments included in the unaudited pro forma condensed statements of operations are as follows:
(i) | The amount reflects a decrease in the amount of IGCs interest expense arising from the retirement of the Founding Stockholders notes. | |
(j) | Reflects the reduction of deferred trust interest because of the redemption of common stock. | |
(k) | ||
(i) | Assuming No Exercise of Redemption Rights | |
Reflects a reduction of IGCs interest income due to the payment of cash to the Promoters and shareholders of Sricon and TBL in connection with the Acquisition and retirement of Founding Stockholder notes, payment of the note payable to Oliveira Capital LLC, acquisition costs and the deferred compensation paid to the underwriters arising from the IPO. The estimate of reduction in interest income is based on the combined entity having approximately $12,132,054 less in cash and cash equivalents, at an average rate of return consistent with that earned by IGC, of approximately 1.93% for the six months ended September 30, 2007. | ||
(ii) | Assuming No Exercise of Redemption Rights | |
Reflects a reduction of IGCs interest income due to the payment of cash to the Promoters and shareholders of Sricon and TBL in connection with the Acquisition and retirement of Founding Stockholder notes, payment of the note payable to Oliveira Capital LLC, acquisition costs and the deferred compensation paid to the underwriters arising from the IPO, payment of common stock subject to possible conversion and deferred trust interest. The estimate of reduction in interest income is based on the combined entity having approximately $25,104,477 less in cash and cash equivalents, at an average rate of return consistent with that earned by IGC, of approximately 1.93% for the six months ended September 30, 2007. | ||
(l) | This amount reflects the adjustment to the provision (benefit) for income taxes as a result of net operating losses generated for Federal and State income tax purposes on a combined basis. |
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended March 31, 2007
Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | Assuming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assuming No | Maximum | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of | Exercise of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pro Forma | Redemption | Pro Forma | Redemption | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sricon | TBL | IGC | Adjustments | Rights | Adjustments | Rights | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 10,604,093 | $ | 4,318,000 | $ | | $ | $ | 14,922,093 | $ | 14,922,093 | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenue | (8,100,559 | ) | (2,656,000 | ) | | (10,756,559 | ) | (10,756,559 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 2,503,534 | 1,662,000 | | 4,165,534 | 4,165,534 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
administrative | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
expenses | (1,114,548 | ) | (458,000 | ) | | (1,572,548 | ) | (1,572,548 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | (243,309 | ) | (207,000 | ) | | (450,309 | ) | (450,309 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 1,145,677 | 997,000 | | 2,142,677 | 2,142,677 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Legal and formation, travel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
and other start up costs | | | (765,047 | ) | (765,047 | ) | (765,047 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (532,717 | ) | (1,144,000 | ) | (103,916 | ) | 41,200 | (m) | (1,706,907 | ) | (1,706,907 | ) | |||||||||||||||
32,526 | (n) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 65,874 | 16,000 | 3,171,818 | (591,043 | )(o) | 2,662,649 | (591,043 | )(o) | 2,048,704 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other Income | 99,945 | 532,000 | | 631,945 | 631,945 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income before | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
income taxes | 778,779 | 401,000 | 2,302,855 | 2,965,317 | 2,351,372 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
taxes, net | (368,485 | ) | 135,000 | (784,858 | ) | 176,312 | (b) | (842,031 | ) | 176,312 | (b) | (632,787 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Minority Interest | (275,089 | )(p) | (275,089 | ) | (275,089 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | $ | 410,294 | $ | 536,000 | $ | 1,517,997 | $ | 1,848,197 | $ | 1,443,496 | |||||||||||||||||
Net income per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
basic | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
diluted | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.10 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average number of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
shares-basic | 13,974,500 | (c) | 13,974,500 | (c) | 11,714,730 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average number of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
shares-diluted | 13,974,500 | (c) | 16,946,525 | (c) | 14,686,755 |
See Notes to unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Statement of Operations
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
CONDENSED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For The Year Ended March 31, 2007
The unaudited pro forma condensed statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2007 combines the audited statements of operations of Sricon for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, the audited statement of operations of TBL for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 and the audited statement of operations of IGC for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, assuming that the Acquisition occurred at the beginning of the periods presented. The historical statements of operations of Sricon, TBL and IGC the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 have been derived from the companies audited statements of operations for such period.
Descriptions of the adjustments included in the unaudited pro forma condensed statements of operations are as follows:
(m) | The amount reflects a decrease in the amount of IGCs interest expense arising from the early retirement of the Founding Stockholders notes. | |
(n) | Reflects the reduction of deferred trust interest because of the redemption of common stock. | |
(o) | ||
(i) | Assuming No Exercise of Redemption Rights | |
Reflects a reduction of IGCs interest income due to the payment of cash to the Promoters and shareholders of Sricon and TBL in connection with the Acquisition, retirement of Founding Stockholder notes, early repayment of notes payable to Oliveira Capital LLC, acquisition costs and the deferred compensation paid to the underwriters arising from the IPO, payment of common stock subject to possible conversion and deferred trust interest. The estimate of reduction in interest income is based on the combined entity having approximately $12,318,014 less in cash and cash equivalents, at an average rate of return consistent with that earned by IGC, of approximately 4.80% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. | ||
(ii) | Assuming Maximum Exercise of Redemption Rights | |
Reflects a reduction of IGCs interest income due to the payment of cash to the Promoters and shareholders of Sricon and TBL in connection with the Acquisition, retirement of Founding Stockholder notes, early repayment of notes payable to Oliveira Capital LLC, acquisition costs and the deferred compensation paid to the underwriters arising from the IPO. The estimate of reduction in interest income is based on the combined entity having approximately $25,113,325 less in cash and cash equivalents, at an average rate of return consistent with that earned by IGC, of approximately 4.80% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. | ||
(p) | Represents the minority interest of the Promoters of Sricon and TBL. |
DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT FOLLOWING THE ACQUISITION
The board of directors, executive officers, advisors and key employees of IGC, Sricon and TBL are as follows:
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND SPECIAL ADVISORS OF IGC
Following the Acquisition our directors, executive officers and special advisors will be as follows:
Name | Age | Position | ||
Dr. Ranga Krishna | 43 | Chairman of the Board | ||
Ram Mukunda | 49 | Chief Executive Officer, President and Director | ||
John Selvaraj | 63 | Treasurer | ||
Sudhakar Shenoy | 60 | Director | ||
Richard Prins | 50 | Director | ||
Suhail Nathani | 42 | Director | ||
Larry Pressler | 65 | Special Advisor | ||
Howard Gutman | 50 | Special Advisor |
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Name | Age | Position | ||
P.G. Kakodkar | 71 | Special Advisor | ||
Shakti Sinha | 50 | Special Advisor | ||
Dr. Prabuddha Ganguli | 58 | Special Advisor | ||
Dr. Anil K. Gupta | 58 | Special Advisor |
Following the Acquisition, Sricons directors and executive officers will be as follows:
Name | Age | Position | ||
Ravindralal Srivastava | 54 | Chairman and Managing Director | ||
Abhay Wakhare | 37 | GM Finance and Accounting | ||
Richard Prins | 50 | Director | ||
Ram Mukunda | 49 | Director |
Following the Acquisition, TBLs directors and executive officers will be as follows:
Name | Age | Position | ||
V. C. Antony | 76 | Chairman of the Board | ||
Jortin Antony | 40 | Managing Director | ||
M. Santhosh Kumar | 41 | Manager Finance and Accounting | ||
Richard Prins | 50 | Director | ||
Ram Mukunda | 49 | Director |
Ranga Krishna, has served as our Chairman of the Board since December 15, 2005. Dr. Krishna previously served as a Director from May 25, 2005 to December 15, 2005 and as our Special Advisor from April 29, 2005 through June 29, 2005. In 1998 he founded Rising Sun Holding, LLC, a $120 million construction and land banking company. In September 1999, he co-founded Fastscribe, Inc., an Internet-based medical and legal transcription company with its operations in India and over 200 employees. He has served as a director of Fastscribe since September 1999. He is currently the Managing Partner. In February 2003, Dr. Krishna founded International Pharma Trials, Inc., a company with operations in India and over 150 employees, which assists U.S. pharmaceutical companies performing Phase II clinical trials in India. He is currently the Chairman and CEO of that company. In April 2004, Dr. Krishna founded Global Medical Staffing Solutions, Inc., a company that recruits nurses and other medical professionals from India and places them in U.S. hospitals. Dr. Krishna is currently serving as the Chairman and CEO of that company. Dr. Krishna is a member of several organizations, including the American Academy of Neurology and the Medical Society of the State of New York. He is also a member of the Medical Arbitration panel for the New York State Workers Compensation Board. Dr. Krishna was trained at New Yorks Mount Sinai Medical Center (1991-1994) and New York University (1994-1996).
Ram Mukunda has served as our Chief Executive Officer, President and a Director since our inception on April 29, 2005 and was Chairman of the Board from April 29, 2005 through December 15, 2005. Since September 2004 Mr. Mukunda has served as Chief Executive Officer of Integrated Global Networks, LLC, a communications contractor in the U.S. Government space. From January 1990 to May 2004, Mr. Mukunda served as Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Startec Global Communications, an international telecommunications carrier focused on providing voice over Internet protocol (VOIP) services to the emerging economies. Startec was among the first carriers to have a direct operating agreement with India for the provision of telecom services. Mr. Mukunda was responsible for the organization and structuring of the acquisition of a number of companies by Startec, for strategic investments in companies with India-based operations or which provided services to India-based companies and for integrating the acquired companies with Startec. Under Mr. Mukundas tenure at Startec, the company made an initial public offering of its equity securities in 1997 and conducted a public high-yield debt offering in 1998. Mr. Mukunda further was responsible for the restructuring of Startec after the company filed for protection under Chapter 11 in December 2001. Startec emerged from Chapter 11 in 2004. Ferris, Baker Watts, Incorporated, the representative of the underwriters for the IPO, acted as the managing underwriter in connection with the initial public offering of Startec in 1997, and one of its executives is also a member of our board of directors.
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From June 1987 to January 1990, Mr. Mukunda served as Strategic Planning Advisor at INTELSAT, a provider of satellite capacity. Mr. Mukunda serves on the Board of Visitors at the University of Maryland, School of Engineering. From 2001-2003, he was a Council Member at Harvards Kennedy School of Government Belfer Center of Science and International Affairs. Mr. Mukunda is the recipient of several awards, including the University of Marylands 2001 Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award and the 1998 Ernst & Young, LLPs Entrepreneur of the Year Award. He holds B.S. degrees in electrical engineering and mathematics and a MS in Engineering from the University of Maryland.
John B. Selvaraj has served as our Treasurer since November 27, 2006. From November 15, 1997 to August 10, 2007, Mr. Selvaraj served in various capacities with Startec, Inc., including from January 2001 to April 2006 as Vice President of Finance and Accounting, where he was responsible for SEC reporting and international subsidiary consolidation. Prior to joining Startec, from July 1984 to December 1994, Mr. Selvaraj served as the Chief Financial and Administration Officer for the US office of the European Union. In 1969, Mr. Selvaraj received a BBA in Accounting from Spicer Memorial College India, and an Executive MBA, in 1993, from Averette University, Virginia. Mr. Selvaraj is a Charted Accountant (CA, 1971).
Sudhakar Shenoy, has served as our Director since May 25, 2005. Since January 1981, Mr. Shenoy has been the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Information Management Consulting, Inc., a business solutions and technology provider to the government, business, health and life science sectors. Mr. Shenoy is a member of the Non Resident Indian Advisory Group that advises the Prime Minister of India on strategies for attracting foreign direct investment. Mr. Shenoy was selected for the United States Presidential Trade and Development Mission to India in 1995. From 2002 to June 2005 he served as the chairman of the Northern Virginia Technology Council. In 1970, Mr. Shenoy received a B. Tech (Hons.) in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology. In 1971 and 1973, he received an M.S. in electrical engineering and an M.B.A. from the University of Connecticut Schools of Engineering and Business Administration, respectively.
Richard Prins, has served as our Director since May 2007. Since March 1996, he has been the Director of Investment Banking at Ferris, Baker Watts, Incorporated (FBW was the lead underwriter for our IPO). Prior to Ferris, Baker Watts, from July 1988 to March 1996, Mr. Prins was Senior Vice President and Managing Director for the Investment Banking Division of Crestar Financial Corporation (SunTrust Banks). From 1993 to 1998, he was with the leveraged buy out firm of Tuscarora Corporation. Since February 2003, he has been on the board of Amphastar Pharma and since April 2006 he has been on the board of Advancing Native Missions, a non-profit. Mr. Prins holds a B.A. degree from Colgate University (1980), and an M.B.A. from Oral Roberts University (1983).
Suhail Nathani, has served as our Director since May 25, 2005. Since September 2001, he has served as a partner at the Economics Laws Practice in India, which he co-founded. The 25-person firm focuses on consulting, general corporate law, tax regulations, foreign investments and issues relating to the World Trade Organization (WTO). From December 1998 to September 2001, Mr. Nathani was the Proprietor of the Strategic Law Group, also in India, where he practiced telecommunications law, general litigation and licensing. Mr. Nathani earned a LLM in 1991 from Duke University School of Law. In 1990 Mr. Nathani graduated from Cambridge University with a MA (Hons) in Law. In 1987 he graduated from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Bombay, India.
Sricon Management
Rabindralal B. Srivastava is Founder and Chairman of Sricon. In 1974, he started his career at Larsen and Toubro (L&T), one of Indias premier engineering and construction companies. He subsequently, in 1994 as Vijay Engineering, became a civil engineering sub-contractor to L&T. He worked as a sub-contractor for L&T in Haldia, West Bengal and Tuticorin in South India among others. Under his leadership, Vijay Engineering expanded to include civil engineering and construction of power plants, water treatment plants, steel mills, sugar plants and mining. In 1996, Mr. Srivastava founded Srivastava Construction Limited, which in 2004 changed its name to Sricon Infrastructure to address the larger infrastructure needs in India like highway construction. He merged Vijay Engineering and Sricon in 2004. Mr. Srivastava graduated with a BSc. from Banaras University in 1974. Mr. Srivastava founded Hi-tech Pro-Oil Complex in 1996. The company is involved in the extraction of soy bean oil. He founded Aurobindo Laminations Limited in 2003. The company manufactures laminated particleboards.
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Abhay Wakhare has been the General Manager of Finance and Accounting of Sricon since 2004, where he is responsible for finance, accounting, human resources, and is the corporate secretary of the company. Mr. Wakhare has broad experience having worked in several industries. From 2002-2004, he was the General Manager Finance, for the ammunitions manufacturing division of the Eros Group of companies. From 1999-2002, he was an entrepreneur having founded a perfume company. From 1996-1999, he was the chief executive officer of Disani Agro Limited, a $50m pesticide and herbicide manufacturer. From 1994-1996, he was the Assistant General Manager Finance, at Hindustan Lever. Mr. Wakhares education and qualifications are as follows: BCom (Bachelor of Commerce), 1990, M.Com, 1992, Nagpur University. IICA, 1993 (Indian Institute of Cost Accountants). CFA, 1993 (Chartered Financial Analyst). LLB 1993, (Bachelor of Law), Pune University. MBA, 1994, Symbosis Institute of Management, Pune (ranked as the 4th best business school in India in 2007, according to a survey conducted by Indian Institute of Management, Ahemdabad ) LLM, 1996, (Masters in Law), Osmaniya University. M.Sc. Finance, 1997, Business School of Hyderabad.
TBL Management
V.C Antony is Chairman of TBL. Mr. Antony brings over 50 years of experience in the construction of highways, bridges, dams, railroads and offshore platforms. In 1976, he became Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Bhagheeratha Engineering. In 1990, he took it public on the Bombay Stock Exchange. Under his leadership Bhagheeratha grew to be one of the 10 largest construction companies in India. He expanded Bhagheeratha into the Middle East specifically Iraq, UAE, Qatar and Yemen. Mr. Antony retired as the Managing Director in 1997. Mr. Antony became the South Zone Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in 1991. He is currently on the board of the Lakeshore Hospital and Research Centre.
Jortin Antony is the son of V.C. Antony. He has been the Managing Director of TBL since 2000. Prior to that, he held various positions at Bhagheeratha starting as a management trainee in 1991. From 1997 to 2000, he was the Director of Projects at Bhagheeratha. In 2003, Mr. Jortin Antony was awarded the Young Entrepreneur Award from the Rashtra Deepika. He graduated with a B.Eng, in 1991, from Bangalore Institute of Technology, University of Bangalore.
M Santhosh Kumar, has been with TBL since 1991. Since 2002 he has been the Deputy Manager (Finance and Accounting). From 2000 to 2002, he was the Marketing Executive for Techni Soft (India) Limited, a subsidiary of Techni Bharathi Limited. From 1991 to 2000, he held various positions at TBL in the Finance and Accounting department. From 1986 to 1991, he worked as an accountant in the Chartered Account firm of Balan and Company. In 1986 Mr. Santhosh Kumar graduated with a BA in Commerce from, Gandhi University, Kerala, India.
Special Advisors
Senator Larry Pressler has served as our Special Advisor since February 3, 2006. Since leaving the U.S. Senate in 1997, Mr. Pressler has been a combination of businessman, lawyer, corporate board director and lecturer at universities. From March 2002 to present he has been a partner in the New York firm Brock Law Partners. Prior to that, March 1997 to March 2002, he was a law partner with OConnor & Hannan.
From 1979 to 1997, Mr. Pressler served as a member of the United States Senate. He served as the Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee on Science and Transportation, and the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications (1994 to 1997). From 1995 to 1997, he served as a Member of the Committee on Finance and from 1981 to 1995 on the Committee on Foreign Relations. From 1975 to 1979, Mr. Pressler served as a member of the United States House of Representatives. Among other bills, Senator Pressler authored the Telecommunications Act of 1996. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he authored the Pressler Amendment, which became the parity for nuclear weapons in Asia from 1980 to 1996.
In 2000, Senator Pressler accompanied President Clinton on a visit to India. He is a frequent traveler to India where he lectures at universities and business forums. He is a member of several boards of Indian and US companies including the board of directors for Infosys Technologies, Inc. (INFY). He serves on the board of directors for The Philadelphia Stock Exchange and Flight Safety Technologies, Inc. (FLST). From 2002 to 2005 he served on the board of advisors at Chrys Capital, a fund focused on investments in India. He was on the board of directors of Spectramind from its inception in 1999 until its sale to WIPRO, Ltd (WIT) in 2003.
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In 1971, Mr. Pressler earned a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and a Masters in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. From 1964 to 1965 he was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, England where he earned a diploma in public administration. Mr. Pressler is a Vietnam war veteran having served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam in 1967-68. He is an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Association.
Howard Gutman has served as our Special Advisor since April 5, 2007. Although he is not serving as an attorney for the Company, Mr. Gutman has been a lawyer in Washington D.C. for twenty-five years. Mr. Gutman rejoined Williams & Connolly in October 1986 and became a partner in 1988. He remains a partner at the firm today (although the firm has no role with the Company), where he is a business litigator.
From May 1985 to October 1986, he was Special Assistant to the Director William H. Webster of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. From October 1982 to May 1985, Mr. Gutman was an associate at the law firm of Williams & Connolly. Mr. Gutman has been active in Democratic politics for 20 years having served as an advisor to candidates for President, Governor, and Congress. He assisted the Gore campaign in Florida in 2000. Mr. Gutman, since 1983, has been an Associate Editor of Litigation Magazine and an active participant in the ABAs Litigation Section. He has also appeared on several episodes of the HBO series K Street. Mr. Gutman was graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. Summa Cum Laude in 1977 and from the Harvard Law School, Magna Cum Laude in 1980. From September 1980-September 1981, he served as a Law Clerk to The Honorable Irving L. Goldberg of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. From September 1981-September 1982, Mr. Gutman served as Law Clerk to The Honorable Potter Stewart,(retd), United States Supreme Court.
P. G. Kakodkar has served as our Special Advisor since February 3, 2006. Mr. Kakodkar serves on the boards of several Indian companies, many of which are public in India. Since January of 2005 he has been a member of the board of directors of State Bank of India (SBI) Fund Management, Private Ltd., which runs one of the largest mutual funds in India. Mr. Kakodkars career spans 40 years at the State Bank of India. He served as its Chairman from October 1995 to March 1997. Prior to his Chairmanship, he was the Managing Director of State Bank of India (SBI) Fund Management Private Ltd., which operates the SBI Mutual Fund.
Some of Mr. Kakodkars board memberships are: Since July 2005, he has served on the board of directors of the Multi Commodity Exchange of India. Since April 2000, he has been on the board of Mastek, Ltd, an Indian software house specializing in client server applications. In June 2001, he joined the board of Centrum Capital Ltd, a financial services company. Since March 2000, he has been on the board of Sesa Goa Ltd., the second largest mining company in India. In April 2000, he joined the board at Uttam Galva Steel and in April 1999 he joined the board of Goa Carbon Ltd a manufacturer-exporter of petcoke. Mr. Kakodkar received a BA from Karnataka University and an MA from Bombay University, in economics, in 1954 and 1956, respectively. Mr. Kakodkar currently is an advisor to Societe Generale, India, which is an affiliate of SG Americas Securities, LLC, one of the underwriters of the IPO.
Shakti Sinha, has served as our Special Advisor since May 25, 2005. Since July 2004, Mr. Sinha has been working as a Visiting Senior Fellow, on economic development, with the Government of Bihar, India. From January 2000 to June 2004, he was a Senior Advisor to the Executive Director on the Board of the World Bank. From March 1998 to November 1999, he was the Private Secretary to the Prime Minister of India. He was also the Chief of the Office of the Prime Minister. Prior to that he has held high level positions in the Government of India, including from January 1998 to March 1998 as a Board Member responsible for Administration in the Electricity Utility Board of Delhi. From January 1996 to January 1998, he was the Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition in the lower house of the Indian Parliament. From December 1995 to May 1996, he was a Director in the Ministry of Commerce. In 2002, Mr. Sinha earned a M.S. in International Commerce and Policy from the George Mason University, USA. In 1978 he earned a M.A. in History from the University of Delhi and in 1976 he earned a BA (Honors) in Economics from the University of Delhi.
Prabuddha Ganguli has served as our Special Advisor since May 25, 2005. Since September 1996, Dr. Ganguli has been the CEO of Vision-IPR. The company offers management consulting on the protection of intellectual property rights. His clients include companies in the pharmaceutical, chemical and engineering industries. He is an adjunct professor of intellectual property rights at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Prior to 1996, from August 1991 to August 1996, he was the Head of Information Services and Patents at the Hindustan Lever Research Center. In 1986, he was elected as a fellow to the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences. In 1966, he received
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the National Science Talent Scholarship (NSTS). In 1977, he was awarded the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellow (Germany). He is Honorary Scientific Consultant to the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. He is a Member of the National Expert Group on Issues linked to Access to Biological materials vis-à-vis TRIPS and CBD Agreements constituted by the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry. He is also a Member of the Editorial Board of the intellectual property rights journal World Patent Information published by Elsevier Science Limited, UK. He is a Consultant to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva in intellectual property rights capability building training programs in various parts of the world. In 1976, Dr. Ganguli received a PhD from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bombay in chemical physics. In 1971 he received a M.Sc. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology (Kanpur) and in 1969 he earned a BS from the Institute of Science (Bombay University).
Anil K. Gupta has served as our Special Advisor since May 25, 2005. Dr. Gupta has been Professor of Strategy and Organization at the University of Maryland since 1986. He has been Chair of the Management & Organization Department, Ralph J. Tyser Professor of Strategy and Organization, and Research Director of the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, The University of Maryland at College Park, since July 2003. Dr. Gupta earned a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology in 1970, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management in 1972, and a Doctor of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School in 1980. Dr. Gupta has served on the board of directors of NeoMagic Corporation (NMGC) since October 2000 and has previously served as a director of Omega Worldwide (OWWP) from October 1899 through August 2003 and Vitalink Pharmacy Services (VTK) from July 1992 through July 1999.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our board of directors is divided into three classes (Class A, Class B and Class C) with only one class of directors being elected in each year and each class serving a three-year term. The term of office of the Class A directors, consisting of Mr. Nathani and Mr. Shenoy, will expire at our first annual meeting of stockholders. They are being nominated for election at this special meeting as provided in the Nomination Proposal. The term of office of the Class B directors, consisting of Mr. Prins and Dr. Krishna, will expire at the second annual meeting of stockholders. The term of office of the Class C director, consisting of Mr. Mukunda, will expire at the third annual meeting of stockholders. These individuals have played a key role in identifying and evaluating prospective acquisition candidates, selecting the target businesses, and structuring, negotiating and consummating the acquisition. The American Stock Exchange, where we are listed, has rules mandating that the majority of the board be independent. Our board of directors will consult with counsel to ensure that the boards of directors determinations are consistent with those rules and all relevant securities laws and regulations regarding the independence of directors. The Amex listing standards define an independent director generally as a person, other than an officer of a company, who does not have a relationship with the company that would interfere with the directors exercise of independent judgment. Consistent with these standards, the board of directors has determined that Messrs. Krishna, Shenoy and Nathani are independent directors.
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board of Directors has established an Audit Committee currently composed of two independent directors who report to the Board of Directors. Messrs. Krishna and Shenoy, each of whom is an independent director under the American Stock Exchanges listing standards, serve as members of our Audit Committee. In addition, we have determined that Mr. Shenoy is an audit committee financial expert as that term is defined under Item 407 of Regulation S-B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Audit Committee is responsible for meeting with our independent accountants regarding, among other issues, audits and adequacy of our accounting and control systems. We intend to locate and appoint at least one additional independent director to our Audit Committee to increase the size of the Audit Committee to three members.
The Audit Committee will monitor our compliance on a quarterly basis with the terms of our initial pubic offering. If any noncompliance is identified, then the Audit Committee is charged with the responsibility to take immediately all action necessary to rectify such noncompliance or otherwise cause compliance with our initial pubic offering. The Board currently does not have a compensation committee or nominating and corporate governance committee.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
The Audit Committee will at all times be composed exclusively of independent directors who are financially literate as defined under the American Stock Exchange listing standards. The American Stock Exchange listing standards define financially literate as being able to read and understand fundamental financial statements, including a companys balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement.
In addition, we must certify to the American Stock Exchange that the Audit Committee has, and will continue to have, at least one member who has past employment experience in finance or accounting, requisite professional certification in accounting, or other comparable experience or background that results in the individuals financial sophistication. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Shenoy satisfies the American Stock Exchanges definition of financial sophistication and qualifies as an audit committee financial expert, as defined under rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Upon the completion of the Acquisition, we intend to establish a compensation committee composed entirely of independent directors. The compensation committees purpose will be to review and approve compensation paid to our officers and directors and to administer the Stock Plan, if approved by our stockholders.
NOMINATING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Upon the completion of the Acquisition, we intend to establish a nominating and corporate governance committee. The primary purpose of the nominating and corporate governance committee will be to identify individuals qualified to become directors, recommend to the board of directors the candidates for election by stockholders or appointment by the board of directors to fill a vacancy, recommend to the board of directors the composition and chairs of board of directors committees, develop and recommend to the board of directors guidelines for effective corporate governance, and lead an annual review of the performance of the board of directors and each of its committees.
We do not have any formal process for stockholders to nominate a director for election to our board of directors. Currently, the entire board of directors decides on nominees, on the recommendation of one or more members of the board of directors. Any stockholder wishing to recommend an individual to be considered by our board of directors as a nominee for election as a director should send a signed letter of recommendation to the following address: India Globalization Capital, Inc. c/o Corporate Secretary, 4336 Montgomery Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20817. Recommendation letters must state the reasons for the recommendation and contain the full name and address of each proposed nominee as well as a brief biographical history setting forth past and present directorships, employments, occupations and civic activities. Any such recommendation should be accompanied by a written statement from the proposed nominee consenting to be named as a candidate and, if nominated and elected, consenting to serve as a director. We may also require a candidate to furnish additional information regarding his or her eligibility and qualifications. The board of directors does not intend to evaluate candidates proposed by stockholders differently than it evaluates candidates that are suggested by our board members, execution officers or other sources.
CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS
We have adopted a code of conduct and ethics applicable to our directors, officers and employees in accordance with applicable federal securities laws and the rules of the American Stock Exchange. We have filed the code of conduct and ethics as Exhibit 99.1 to our Registration Statement on Form S-1/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2006.
BOARD MEETINGS
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, our board of directors held three meetings. Although we do not have any formal policy regarding director attendance at our annual meetings, we will attempt to schedule our annual meetings so that all of our directors can attend. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, all of our directors attended 100% of the meetings of the board of directors.
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SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires our directors, executive officers and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of our common stock to file reports of their ownership of shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission ). Such executive officers, directors and stockholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they file. Based solely upon review of the copies of such reports received by us, our senior management believes that all reports required to be filed under Section 16(a) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 were filed in a timely manner.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Our directors do not currently receive any cash compensation for their service as members of the board of directors. As described under the heading Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, below, we pay certain fees to Integrated Global Networks, LLC, an affiliate of Mr. Mukunda.
Upon completion of the Acquisition, the current and newly elected non-employee directors will receive varying levels of compensation for their services as directors based on their eligibility to be members of our audit and compensation committees. We anticipate determining director compensation in accordance with industry practice and standards
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Other than payments made to Integrated Global Networks, LLC, an affiliate of Mr. Mukunda, our Chief Executive Officer and President, and SJS Associates, an affiliate of Mr. Selvaraj, our Treasurer, no executive officer or any affiliate of an executive officer received any cash compensation for services rendered during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. See -Conflicts of Interest.
As of our fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, other than the $4,000 per month fee paid to Integrated Global Networks, LLC and the $5,000 per month fee paid to SJS Associates, no compensation of any kind, including finders and consulting fees, was paid to any of our existing stockholders or affiliates, including our officers, directors and special advisors, or any of their respective affiliates, for services rendered prior to or in connection with a business combination. However, these individuals will be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with activities on our behalf such as identifying potential target businesses and performing due diligence on suitable business combinations. There is no limit on the amount of these out-of-pocket expenses and there will be no review of the reasonableness of the expenses by anyone other than our board of directors, which includes persons who may seek reimbursement, or a court of competent jurisdiction if such reimbursement is challenged. If none of our directors are deemed independent, we will not have the benefit of independent directors examining the propriety of expenses incurred on our behalf and subject to reimbursement.
Prior to the formation of a compensation committee, a majority of independent directors shall determine, or recommend to the full Board for determination, the compensation to be paid to our executive officers.
Upon the completion of the Acquisition, we expect to enter into an employment agreement with Ram Mukunda, terms of which have not been decided.
COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF SRICON
The annual executive compensation for the Chairman and Managing Director of Sricon is set out below. The USD amounts are shown at a conversion rate of INR 40 to USD 1.
Summary Compensation of Executive of Sricon
FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 | |||||||
Mr. R Srivastava | INR | 600,000 | INR | 600,000 | INR | 600,000 | |||
USD | 15,000 | USD | 15,000 | USD | 15,000 |
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COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF TBL
The annual executive compensation for the Managing Director of TBL is set out below. The USD amounts are shown at a conversion rate of INR 40 to USD 1.
Summary Compensation of Executive of TBL
FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 | |||||||
Mr. Jortin Antony | INR | 480,000 | INR | 480,000 | INR | 480,000 | |||
USD | 12,000 | USD | 12,000 | USD | 12,000 |
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
Ram Mukunda
As more fully described in The Acquisition Agreements Acquisition of Shares of Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited Sricon Stockholders Agreement Earn Out, in partial consideration for the equity shares in Sricon being purchased by IGC, pursuant to the terms of the Sricon Stockholders Agreement, the current stockholders of Sricon, including Ravindra Lal Srivastava, who will serve as the Chairman and Managing Director of Sricon following the Acquisition, shall have the right to receive up to an aggregate of 418,431 equity shares of Sricon over a three-year period if Sricon achieves certain profit after tax targets for its 2008-2010 fiscal years.
As more fully described in The Acquisition Agreements Acquisition of Shares of Techni Bharathi Limited TBL Stockholders Agreement Earn Out, in partial consideration for the equity shares in TBL being purchased by IGC, pursuant to the terms of the TBL Stockholders Agreement, Jortin Anthony, who will serve as the Managing Director of TBL following the Acquisition, shall have the right to receive up to an aggregate of 1,204,000 equity shares of TBL over a five-year period if TBL achieves certain profit after tax targets for its 2008-2012 fiscal years.
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Through January 25, 2008, the firm of Goldstein Golub Kessler LLP (GGK) acted as our principal accountant. On January 25, 2008 we were notified by GGK that their partners had become partners of McGladrey and Pullen, LLP (McGladrey), and we engaged McGladrey as our new principal accountant. Through September 30, 2005, GGK had a continuing relationship with American Express Tax and Business Services Inc. (TBS), from which it leased auditing staff who were full time, permanent employees of TBS and through which its partners provide non-audit services. Subsequent to September 30, 2005, this relationship ceased and the firm established a similar relationship with RSM McGladrey, Inc. (RSM). GGK has no full time employees and therefore, none of the audit services performed were provided by permanent full-time employees of GGK. GGK manages and supervises the audit and audit staff, and is exclusively responsible for the opinion rendered in connection with its examination. Neither representatives of GGK nor representatives of McGladrey will be present at the special meeting. The following is a summary of fees paid to GGK, RSM or McGladrey for services rendered.
March 31, 2007 | March 31, 2006 | |||||||||
Audit Fees | $ | 84,725 | $ | 80,800 | ||||||
Audit-Related Fees | | | ||||||||
Tax Fees (1) | 3,837 | | ||||||||
All Other Fees (2) | | | ||||||||
Total | $ | 88,562 | $ | 80,800 |
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(1) | Tax Fees relate to tax compliance, tax planning and advice. These services include tax return preparation and advice on state and local tax issues. | |
(2) | There were no services rendered other than those identified in the above categories. |
The balance sheets of Sricon as of March 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related statements of income, changes in stockholders equity and cash flows for the periods ended March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, included in this proxy statement, have been audited by Yoganandh & Ram, Chartered Accountants, independent registered public accounting firm, in India, registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) as set forth in their report appearing elsewhere herein.
The balance sheets of TBL as of March 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related statements of income, changes in stockholders equity and cash flows for the periods ended March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, included in this proxy statement, have been audited by Yoganandh & Ram, Chartered Accountants, independent registered public accounting firm, in India, registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), as set forth in their report appearing elsewhere herein.
STOCKHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Stockholders may send communications to our board of directors by mail or courier delivery addressed as follows: India Globalization Capital, Inc., c/o President, 4336 Montgomery Avenue. Bethesda, Maryland, 20814. In general, the President will forward all such communications to the board of directors. However, for communications addressed to a particular member of the board of directors, the President forwards those communications directly to the board member so addressed.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
PRIOR SHARE ISSUANCES
On May 5, 2005, we issued 1,750,000 shares for an aggregate consideration of $17,500 in cash, at an average purchase price of approximately $.01 per share, as follows:
Name | Number of Shares (1) | Relationship to Us | ||||
Dr. Ranga Krishna | 250,000 | Chairman of the Board | ||||
Ram Mukunda | 1,250,000 | Chief Executive Officer, | ||||
President and Director | ||||||
John Cherin | 250,000 | Chief Financial Officer and | ||||
Director (2) |
On June 20, 2005, we issued 750,000 shares for an aggregate consideration of $7,500 in cash, at a purchase price of approximately $.01 per share, as follows:
Name | Number of Shares(1)(3)(4) | Relationship to Us | ||||
Parveen Mukunda(5) | 425,000 | Secretary | ||||
Sudhakar Shenoy | 37,500 | Director | ||||
Suhail Nathani | 37,500 | Director | ||||
Shakti Sinha | 12,500 | Special Advisor | ||||
Dr. Prabuddha Ganguli | 12,500 | Special Advisor | ||||
Dr. Anil K. Gupta | 25,000 | Special Advisor |
(1) | The share numbers and per share purchase prices in this section reflect the effects of a 1-for-2 reverse split effected September 29, 2005. | |
(2) | John Cherin resigned as our CFO, Treasurer, and Director on November 27, 2006. | |
(3) | The shares were issued to our officers, directors and Special Advisors in consideration of services rendered or to be rendered to us. |
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(4) | On September 7, 2005, one stockholder surrendered to us 62,500 shares, and on February 3, 2006, a stockholder surrendered to us 137,500 shares. These were reissued as set forth below. | |
(5) | Parveen Mukunda is the wife of Ram Mukunda. |
On February 3, 2006, we reissued the 200,000 shares for an aggregate consideration of $2,000 in cash at a price of approximately $.01 per share as follows:
Name | Number of Shares | Relationship to Us | ||||
Dr. Ranga Krishna | 100,000 | Chairman of the Board | ||||
John Cherin | 37,500 | Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer | ||||
and Director | ||||||
Larry Pressler | 25,000 | Special Advisor | ||||
P.G. Kakodkar | 12,500 | Special Advisor | ||||
Sudhakar Shenoy | 12,500 | Director | ||||
Suhail Nathani | 12,500 | Director |
The holders of the majority of these shares will be entitled to make up to two demands that we register these shares pursuant to an agreement to be signed prior to or on the date of this prospectus. The holders of the majority of these shares can elect to exercise these registration rights at any time after the date on which the lock-up period expires. In addition, these stockholders have certain piggy-back registration rights on registration statements filed subsequent to such date. We will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.
Mr. Mukunda and certain of our other officers and directors collectively purchased in the aggregate 170,000 units in a private placement immediately prior to the IPO of IGCs units at a price equal to the offering price of the IPO, $6.00 per unit.
Dr. Krishna, our Chairman of the Board, has entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with us pursuant to which we have agreed to issue him 446,226 shares of our common stock within 10 days of the consummation of the Acquisition as partial consideration for a $4,300,000 loan made by Dr. Krishna to the Company. These shares shall be entitled to the registration rights described above.
The stockholders referenced above have agreed to waive their respective rights to participate in any liquidation distribution occurring upon our failure to consummate a business combination, but only with respect to those shares of common stock acquired by them prior to the IPO, and the 170,000 shares included in the units they have purchased in the private placement, therefore, they will participate in any liquidation distribution with respect to any shares of common stock acquired in connection with or following the IPO. In addition, in connection with the vote required for our initial business combination, all of our pre IPO stockholders, including all of our officers, directors and special advisors, have agreed to vote all of the shares of common stock owned by them, including those acquired in the private placement or during or after our IPO, in accordance with the majority of the shares of common stock voted by the public stockholders.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Investors should be aware of the following potential conflicts of interest:
IGN, LLC, an affiliate of Mr. Mukunda, had agreed that, commencing on the effective date of the IPO through the acquisition of a target business, it will make available to us office space and certain general and administrative services, as we may require from time to time. We have agreed to pay IGN, LLC $4,000 per month for these services. Mr. Mukunda is the Chief Executive Officer of IGN, LLC. As a result of this affiliation, Mr. Mukunda will benefit from the transaction to the extent of his interest in IGN, LLC. However, this arrangement is solely for our benefit and is not intended to provide Mr. Mukunda with compensation in lieu of a salary. We believe, based on rents and fees for similar services in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, that the fee charged by IGN, LLC is at least as favorable as we could have obtained from an unaffiliated third party. However, as our directors at the time we entered into this agreement may not be deemed independent, we did not have the benefit of disinterested directors approving this transaction. At the consummation of the Acquisition, IGC will no longer pay IGN.
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On or around November 27, 2006, we engaged SJS Associates an affiliate of Mr. Selvaraj, which provides the services of Mr. John Selvaraj as our Treasurer. We have agreed to pay SJS Associates $5,000 per month for these services. Mr. Selvaraj is the Chief Executive Officer of SJS Associates. As a result of this affiliation, Mr. Selvaraj will benefit from the transaction to the extent of his interest in SJS Associates.
In connection with the vote required for any business combination, all of our pre-IPO stockholders (which includes all of our officers, directors and special advisors other than John Selvaraj) have agreed to vote all of their respective shares of common stock, including shares they may acquire in the private placement or during or after the IPO, in accordance with the vote of the public stockholders owning a majority of the shares of our common stock sold in the IPO. Accordingly, they will not be entitled to exercise the conversion rights available to public stockholders who vote against a business combination. In addition, they have agreed to waive their respective rights to participate in any liquidation distribution, but only with respect to those shares of common stock acquired by them prior to the IPO and the 170,000 shares included in the units they have purchased in the private placement.
Other than the reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses payable to our officers, directors and our special advisor, no compensation or fees of any kind, including finders and consulting fees, will be paid to any of our pre-IPO stockholders, officers, directors or special advisors, other than under the general and administrative services arrangement with IGN, LLC and the agreement with SJS Associates, to any of their respective affiliates for services rendered to us prior to or with respect to the business combination.
Our officers, directors and special advisors, collectively, will beneficially own 15.2% of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock, not including the shares issued to Dr. Krishna pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement. All of the shares of our common stock outstanding prior to the IPO have been subject to lockup agreements between us, the holders of the shares and Ferris, Baker Watts restricting the sale of such shares until six months after a business combination is successfully completed. During the lock-up period, the holders of the shares will not be able to sell or transfer their shares of common stock except in certain limited circumstances such as to their spouses and children or trusts established for their benefit, but will retain all other rights as our stockholders, including without limitation, the right to vote their shares of common stock. If we are unable to effect a business combination and liquidate, none of our pre-IPO stockholders will receive any portion of the liquidation proceeds with respect to common stock owned by them prior to the consummation of the IPO.
Our officers and directors have purchased an aggregate of 170,000 units in a private placement that occurred immediately prior to the IPO. The shares comprising such units may not be sold, assigned or transferred until we consummate a business combination. Such individuals have further agreed to waive their right to any liquidation distributions with respect to such shares in the event we fail to consummate a business combination. These shares are subject to a lock-up on transferability until we complete a business combination. Our pre-IPO stockholders have agreed to waive their respective rights to participate in any liquidation distribution occurring upon our failure to consummate a business combination, but only with respect to those shares of common stock acquired by them prior to the IPO; they will participate in any liquidation distribution with respect to any shares of common stock acquired in connection with or following the IPO.
If we consummate the Acquisition, Dr. Krishna, our Chairman, will receive 446,226 shares of our common stock within 10 days of the consummation of the Acquisition .. These shares, if issued, will be subject to a lock-up agreements between us and Dr. Krishna restricting the sale of such shares until nine months after such shares have been issued (which would effectively be nine months and ten days after a business combination is successfully completed). During the lock-up period, Dr. Krishna will not be able to sell or transfer these shares of common stock except in certain limited circumstances such as to his spouse and children or trusts established for their benefit, but will retain all other rights as our stockholder, including without limitation, the right to vote his shares of common stock. If we are unable to effect a business combination and liquidate, Dr. Krishna will not receive these shares.
In addition, in connection with the vote required for our initial business combination, all of our existing pre-IPO stockholders, including John Cherin, all of our officers, directors and our special advisors, have agreed to vote all of the shares of common stock owned by them, including shares they acquired in the private placement or during or after the IPO, in accordance with the majority of the shares of common stock voted by the public stockholders. Accordingly, they will not be entitled to exercise the conversion rights available to public stockholders who vote against a business combination.
Messrs. Mukunda and Krishna may be deemed to be our parent, founder and promoter, as these terms are defined under the Federal securities laws.
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PRICE RANGE OF SECURITIES AND DIVIDENDS
OUR SECURITIES
Shares of our units, common stock, and warrants are listed on the American Stock Exchange under the symbols IGC.U, IGC and IGC.WT, respectively. Each of our units consists of one share of common stock, and two warrants that entitle the holder to purchase from us one share of common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 commencing on the completion of the Acquisition. The warrants will expire on March 3, 2011 or earlier upon redemption.
The closing prices per share of our units, common stock and warrants on September 20, 2007, the last trading day before the announcement of the execution of the Stock Subscription Purchase Agreement and the terms of the agreements, were $6.50, $5.75 and $0.51 respectively.
The following table sets forth, for the calendar quarter indicated, the quarterly high and low bid information of our common stock, warrants and units as reported on the American Stock Exchange. The quotations listed below reflect inter dealer prices, without retail markup, markdown or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
Common Stock | Warrants | Units | ||||||||||||||||
High | Low | High | Low | High | Low | |||||||||||||
2006 Second Quarter (from May 24, 2006) | $ | 5.66 | $ | 5.33 | ||||||||||||||
2006 Fourth Quarter | $ | 5.88 | $ | 5.80 | $ | 0.88 | $ | 0.80 | $ | 7.74 | $ | 7.55 | ||||||
2007 First Quarter | $ | 5.84 | $ | 5.55 | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.67 | $ | 6.85 | $ | 6.85 | ||||||
2007 Second Quarter | $ | 5.74 | $ | 5.69 | $ | 0.63 | $ | 0.60 | $ | 7.19 | $ | 6.77 | ||||||
2007 Third Quarter | $ | 5.90 | $ | 5.73 | $ | 0.63 | $ | 0.58 | $ | 6.67 | $ | 6.67 | ||||||
2007 Fourth Quarter | $ | 5.94 | $ | 5.69 | $ | 59 | $ | 0.34 | $ | 6.90 | $ | 6.35 |
The common stock and warrants began trading on April 13, 2006. Holders of our units, common stock, and warrants should obtain current market quotations for their securities. The market price of our units, common stock, and warrants could vary at any time before the Acquisition.
HOLDERS OF COMMON EQUITY
As of the record date, there were 13 holders of record of our common stock.
DIVIDENDS
We have not paid any dividends on our common stock to date and do not intend to pay dividends prior to the completion of the Acquisition.
SRICON AND TBL
There is no established public trading market for the shares of common stock of Sricon or TBL.
DIVIDENDS UPON COMPLETION OF THE ACQUISITION
Upon completion of the Acquisition of Sricon and TBL, the payment of dividends in the future will be contingent upon our revenues and earnings, if any, capital requirements and general financial condition. The payment of any dividends subsequent to the Acquisition will be within the discretion of our then board of directors. It is the present intention of our board of directors to retain all earnings, if any, for use in our business operations and, accordingly, our board does not anticipate declaring any dividends in the foreseeable future.
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
Our management is aware of no other matter that may be brought before the special meeting. Under Maryland law, only business that is specified in the notice of special meeting to stockholders may be transacted at the special meeting.
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DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS TO STOCKHOLDERS
Only one annual report and proxy statement may be delivered to multiple stockholders sharing an address unless we have received contrary instructions from one or more of the affected stockholders. We will deliver promptly upon written or oral request a separate copy of the annual report and proxy statement to a stockholder at a shared address to which a single copy of the documents was delivered. Requests for additional copies should be directed to Ram Mukunda, our President and CEO, India Globalization Capital, Inc., 4336 Montgomery Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20817. Stockholders sharing an address and currently receiving a single copy may contact Mr. Mukunda as described above to request that multiple copies be delivered in future years. Stockholders sharing an address and currently receiving multiple copies may request delivery of a single copy in future years by contacting Mr. Mukunda as described above.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We file reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC as required by the Securities Act of 1933. You may read and copy reports, proxy statements and other information filed by us with the SEC at the Securities and Exchange Commission public reference room located at Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Room 1024, Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the Securities and Exchange Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. You may also obtain copies of the materials described above at prescribed rates by writing to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Public Reference Section, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549.
We file our reports, proxy statements and other information electronically with the SEC. You may access information on us at the SEC web site containing reports, proxy statements and other information at: http://www.sec.gov. Information and statements contained in this proxy statement, or any exhibit to this proxy statement, are qualified in all respects by reference to the copy of the relevant contract or other annex filed as an exhibit to this proxy statement. We have supplied all information contained in this proxy statement relating to us by us, and all such information relating to Sricon, TBL, CWEL, or the wind energy farm have been supplied by Sricon, TBL and CWEL. If you would like additional copies of this proxy statement, or if you have questions about the Acquisition, you should contact:
India Globalization Capital,
Inc.
4336 Montgomery Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Phone:
301-983-0998
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL INC. | ||
Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements: | ||
Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2007 | F-3 | |
Condensed Statement of Income for the Period April 29, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2007 | F-4 | |
Condensed Statement of Stockholders Equity | F-5 | |
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows for the Period April 29, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2007 | F-6 | |
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements | F-7 | |
Financial Statements: | ||
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | F-14 | |
Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2007 | F-15 | |
Statement of Operations for the Period April 29, 2005 (inception) to March 31, 2007 | F-16 | |
Statement of Stockholders Equity | F-17 | |
Statement of Cash for the Period April 29, 2005 (inception) to March 31, 2007 | F-18 | |
Notes to Audited Financial Statements | F-19 | |
SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED | ||
Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements: | ||
Review Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | F-28 | |
Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2007 and March 31,2007 | F-29 | |
Condensed Statements of Operations for the six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2007 | F-30 | |
Condensed Statements of Shareholders Equity for the six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2007 | F-31 | |
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2007 | F-32 | |
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements | F-33 | |
Audited Financial Statements: | ||
Report of Independent Auditors | F-43 | |
Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2006 and 2007 | F-44 | |
Statements of Income (Loss) for the years ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 | F-45 | |
Statements of Shareholders Equity for the years ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 | F-46 | |
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 | F-47 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | F-48 | |
TECHNI BHARATHI LIMITED | ||
Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements: | ||
Review Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | F-68 | |
Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2007 and March 31,2007 | F-69 | |
Condensed Statements of Operations for the six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2007 | F-70 | |
Condensed Statements of Shareholders Equity for the six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2007 | F-71 | |
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2007 | F-72 | |
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements | F-73 | |
Audited Financial Statements: | ||
Report of Independent Auditors | F-82 | |
Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2006 and 2007 | F-83 | |
Statements of Income (Loss) for the years ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 | F-84 | |
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 | F-85 | |
Statements of Shareholders Equity for the years ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 | F-86 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | F-87 |
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INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL,
INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of September 30,
2007
For the three months ended
September 30, 2007
For the three and six months ended September 30,
2007
For the period of April 29, 2005 (inception) through September 30,
2007
F-2
INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL,
INC.
(a development stage company)
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
September 30, | March 31, | |||||
2007 | 2007 | |||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current Assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 258,628 | $ | 1,169,422 | ||
Investments held in Trust Fund | 67,091,690 | 66,104,275 | ||||
Interest Receivable - Convertible Debenture | 157,479 | 37,479 | ||||
Convertible debenture in MBL | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 21,766 | 74,197 | ||||
Total Current Assets | 70,529,563 | 70,385,373 | ||||
Deposit to CWEL | 250,000 | | ||||
Deferred acquisition costs | 252,167 | 158,739 | ||||
Deferred tax assets Federal and State, net of valuation allowance | 625,640 | 142,652 | ||||
Total Assets | $ | 71,657,370 | $ | 70,686,764 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||||
Accrued expenses | $ | 458,098 | $ | 237,286 | ||
Notes payable to stockholders | 545,000 | 870,000 | ||||
Taxes payable | 449,434 | 296,842 | ||||
Deferred trust interest | 209,638 | 32,526 | ||||
Note Payable to Oliveira Capital, LLC | 2,491,985 | 1,794,226 | ||||
Due to Underwriters | 1,769,400 | 1,769,400 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 5,923,555 | 5,000,280 | ||||
Common stock subject to possible conversion, 2,259,770 at conversion value (Note A) | 12,762,785 | 12,762,785 | ||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCY | ||||||
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||
Preferred stock $.0001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding | | | ||||
Common stock $.0001 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding | ||||||
13,974,500 (including 2,259,770 shares subject to possible conversion) | 1,397 | 1,397 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 51,848,145 | 51,848,145 | ||||
Income accumulated during the development stage | 1,121,488 | 1,074,157 | ||||
Total stockholders equity | 52,971,030 | 52,923,699 | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity | $ | 71,657,370 | $ | 70,686,764 |
See notes to unaudited condensed financial statements.
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INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL, INC.
(a development stage company)
UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF
INCOME
April 29, 2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three | Three | (Date of | ||||||||||||||||||
Months | Months | Six Months | Six Months | Inception) | ||||||||||||||||
Ended | Ended | Ended | Ended | Through | ||||||||||||||||
September 30 | September 30 | September 30 | September 30 | September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | ||||||||||||||||
Legal and formation, travel and | ||||||||||||||||||||
other start up costs | $ | (204,684 | ) | $ | (157,556 | ) | $ | (384,528 | ) | $ | (277,869 | ) | $ | (1,217,758 | ) | |||||
Compensation expense | | | | (535,741 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (381,722 | ) | (9,200 | ) | (841,600 | ) | (17,500 | ) | (951,016 | ) | ||||||||||
Interest income | 603,145 | 796,323 | 1, 298,063 | 1,580,124 | 4,680,465 | |||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 16,739 | 629,567 | 71,935 | 1,284,755 | 1,975,950 | |||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes, net | 5,691 | 214,800 | 24,604 | 437,600 | 854,462 | |||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 11,048 | $ | 414,767 | $ | 47,331 | $ | 847,155 | $ | 1,121,488 | ||||||||||
Net income per share: basic and diluted | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.06 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average number of shares | ||||||||||||||||||||
outstanding-basic and diluted | 13,974,500 | 13,974,500 | 13,974,500 | 13,974,500 |
See notes to unaudited condensed financial statements.
F-4
INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL,
INC.
(a development stage company)
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Earnings | |||||||||||||||||||
(Deficit) | |||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||
Additional | during the | Total | |||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Paid-in | Development | Stockholders | ||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Stage | Equity | |||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock to Founders at | |||||||||||||||||||
$.01 per share (1,750,000 shares on May | |||||||||||||||||||
5, 2005 and 750,000 shares on June 20, | |||||||||||||||||||
2005) | 2,500,000 | $ | 250 | $ | 24,750 | $ | | $ | 25,000 | ||||||||||
Surrendered shares (on September 7, 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||
and February 5, 2006 of 62,500 and | |||||||||||||||||||
137,500 respectively) | (200,000 | ) | (20 | ) | 20 | | | ||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock to Founders at | |||||||||||||||||||
$.01 per share on February 5, 2006 | 200,000 | 20 | 537,721 | | 537,741 | ||||||||||||||
Issuance of 170,000 units in a private | |||||||||||||||||||
placement on March 2, 2006 at $6 per | |||||||||||||||||||
Unit. | 170,000 | 17 | 1,019,983 | | 1,020,000 | ||||||||||||||
Issuance of 11,304,500 units, net of | |||||||||||||||||||
underwriters discount and offering | |||||||||||||||||||
expenses, on March 8, 2006 at $6 per | |||||||||||||||||||
Unit, (including 2,259,770 shares subject | |||||||||||||||||||
to possible conversion) and $100 from | |||||||||||||||||||
underwriters option | 11,304,500 | 1,130 | 61,793,456 | | 61,794,586 | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds subject to possible conversion of | |||||||||||||||||||
shares | | | (12,762,785 | ) | | (12,762,785 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net loss for the period | | | | (443,840 | ) | $ | (443,840 | ) | |||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2006 | 13,974,500 | 1,397 | 50,613,145 | (443,840 | ) | 50,170,702 | |||||||||||||
Fair value, based upon Black-Scholes | |||||||||||||||||||
model, of 425,000 warrants issued to | |||||||||||||||||||
Oliveira Capital, LLC in connection | |||||||||||||||||||
with $3,000,000 promissory note issued | |||||||||||||||||||
on February 5, 2007. | | | 1,235,000 | | 1,235,000 | ||||||||||||||
Net Income | | | | 1,517,997 | 1,517,997 | ||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31,2007 | 13,974,500 | 1,397 | 51,848,145 | 1,074,157 | 52,923,699 | ||||||||||||||
Unaudited: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income for the six months ended | |||||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2007 | | | | 47,331 | 47,331 | ||||||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2007 | 13,974,500 | $ | 1,397 | $ | 51,848,145 | $ | 1,121,488 | $ | 52,971,030 |
See notes to unaudited condensed financial statements.
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INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL,
INC.
(a development stage company)
UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
April 29, 2005 | ||||||||||||
(Date of | ||||||||||||
Six Months | Six Months | Inception) | ||||||||||
ended | ended | through | ||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 47,331 | $ | 847,155 | $ | 1,121,488 | ||||||
Adjustment to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating | ||||||||||||
activities: | ||||||||||||
Interest earned on Treasury Bills | (1,342,086 | ) | (1,545,132 | ) | (4,643,877 | ) | ||||||
Non-cash compensation expense | | | 535,741 | |||||||||
Deferred taxes | (482,988 | ) | (`6,400 | ) | (625,640 | ) | ||||||
Amortization of debt discount on Oliveira debt | 697,759 | | 726,985 | |||||||||
Changes in: | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 52,431 | 42,656 | (21,766 | ) | ||||||||
Interest receivable - convertible debenture | (120,000 | ) | | (157,479 | ) | |||||||
Deferred interest liability | 177,112 | | 209,638 | |||||||||
Accrued expenses | 245,812 | (192,760 | ) | 418,098 | ||||||||
Taxes payable | 152,592 | 484,000 | 449,434 | |||||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (572,037 | ) | (410,481 | ) | (1,987,378 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||||
Purchase of treasury bills | (199,725,789 | ) | (393,686,250 | ) | (1,053,495,803 | ) | ||||||
Maturity of treasury bills | 200,079,157 | 395,112,851 | 991,048,488 | |||||||||
Decrease (increase) in cash held in trust | 1,304 | 172,567 | (497 | ) | ||||||||
Purchase of convertible debenture | | | (3,000,000 | ) | ||||||||
Deposit to CWEL | (250,000 | ) | | (250,000 | ) | |||||||
Payment of deferred acquisition costs | (118,429 | ) | | (212,168 | ) | |||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (13,757 | ) | 1,599,168 | (65,909,980 | ) | |||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock to Founders | | | 27,000 | |||||||||
Payments of offering costs | | | (4,263,114 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from notes payable to stockholders | 275,000 | | 1,145,000 | |||||||||
Proceeds from notes payable to stockholders | (600,000 | ) | | (600,000 | ) | |||||||
Proceeds from issuance of underwriters option | | | 100 | |||||||||
Gross proceeds from initial public offering | | | 67,827,000 | |||||||||
Proceeds from private placement | | | 1,020,000 | |||||||||
Proceeds from note payable to Oliveira Capital, LLC | | | 3,000,000 | |||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (325,000 | ) | | 68,155,986 | ||||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalent | (910,794 | ) | 1,188,687 | 258,628 | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalent at the beginning of the period | 1,169,422 | 2,210 | | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalent at the end of the period | $ | 258,628 | $ | 1,190,897 | $ | 258,628 | ||||||
Supplemental schedule of non cash financing activities: | ||||||||||||
Accrual of deferred underwriters fees | | | $ | 1,769,400 | ||||||||
Accrual of deferred acquisition costs | $ | 40,000 | $ | | $ | 40,000 | ||||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | ||||||||||
Issuance of warrants in connection with Oliveira Debt | | | $ | 1,235,000 |
See notes to unaudited condensed financial statements.
F-6
INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL,
INC.
(a development stage company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE A BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The financial statements at September 30, 2007 and for the three and six months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, and the period from April 29, 2005 (date of inception) to September 30, 2007 are un-audited and include the accounts of India Globalization Capital, Inc. (a corporation in the development stage) (the Company, or IGC).
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal accruals) have been made that are necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2007 and the results of its operation and cash flows for the three and six months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 and the period from April 29, 2005 (date of inception) to September 30, 2007. Operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year.
The statements and related notes have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission applicable to interim financial statements. Accordingly, certain information and footnotes disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements that were included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended March 31, 2007. The March 31, 2007 balance sheet and the statement of stockholders equity through March 31, 2007 have been derived from these audited financial statements.
The Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48) on April 1, 2007. FIN 48 clarifies the criteria for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of uncertain tax positions. A tax benefit from an uncertain position may be recognized only if it is more likely than not that the position is sustainable based on its technical merits. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. In May 2007, the FASB issued Staff Position, FIN 48-1, Definition of Settlement in FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FSP FIN 48-1) which provides guidance on how an enterprise should determine whether a tax position is effectively settled for the purpose of recognizing previously unrecognized tax benefits. FSP FIN 48-1 was effective with the initial adoption of FIN 48. The adoption of FIN 48 or FSP FIN 48-1 did not have a material effect on the Companys financial condition or results of operations.
Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currently adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
NOTE B ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS
The Company was incorporated in Maryland on April 29, 2005. The Company was formed to serve as a vehicle for the acquisition of an operating business in an unspecified industry located in India through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other similar business combination. The Company has neither engaged in any operations nor generated significant revenue to date. The Company is considered to be in the development stage and is subject to the risks associated with activities of development stage companies.
The registration statement for the Companys initial public offering (the Public Offering) (as described in Note C) was declared effective March 2, 2006. The Company consummated the Public Offering including the over allotment option on March 8, 2006, and preceding the consummation of the Public Offering on March 2, 2006 certain of the officers and directors of the Company purchased an aggregate of 170,000 units (the Units) from the Company in a private placement (the Private Placement). The Units sold in the Private Placement were identical to the 11,304,500 Units sold in the Public Offering, but the purchasers in the Private Placement have waived their rights to conversion and receipt of the distribution on liquidation in the event the Company does not complete a business combination (as described below). The Company received net proceeds from the Private Placement and the Public Offering of approximately $62,815,000 (Note C).
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The Companys management has broad discretion with respect to the specific application of the net proceeds of the Private Placement and the Public Offering (together, the Offering) although substantially all of the net proceeds of the Offering are intended to be generally applied toward acquiring one or more operating businesses in an unspecified industry located in India (Business Combination), which may not constitute a business combination for accounting purposes. Furthermore, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to effect a Business Combination. Upon the closing of the Public Offering, approximately ninety-seven percent (97%) of the gross proceeds of the Public Offering are being held in a trust account (Trust Fund) and invested in government securities until the earlier of (i) the consummation of its first Business Combination or (ii) the distribution of the Trust Fund as described below. The remaining proceeds, along with interest earned on the Trust Fund, may be used to pay for business, legal and accounting due diligence on prospective acquisitions and continuing general and administrative expenses. The Company, after signing a definitive agreement for the acquisition of a target business, will submit such transaction for stockholder approval. In the event that holders of 50% or more of the shares of common stock issued in the Public Offering vote against the Business Combination or the holders of 20% or more of the shares of common stock issued in the Public Offering elect to exercise their conversion rights, the Business Combination will not be consummated. However, the persons who were stockholders prior to the Public Offering (the Founding Stockholders) will not participate in any liquidation distribution with respect to any shares of the common stock acquired in connection with or following the Public Offering (Note C).
Pursuant to the terms of our Public Offering, in the event that the Company does not consummate a Business Combination within 18 months from the date of the consummation of the Public Offering, or 24 months from the consummation of the Public Offering if certain extension criteria have been satisfied (the Acquisition Period), the proceeds held in the Trust Fund will be distributed to the Companys public stockholders, excluding the Founding Stockholders to the extent of their initial stock holdings. In the event of such distribution, it is likely that the per share value of the residual assets remaining available for distribution (including Trust Fund assets) will be less than the initial public offering price per share in the Public Offering (assuming no value is attributed to the warrants contained in the Units offered in the Public Offering discussed in Note C). The Company has satisfied the extension criteria and, therefore, the Acquisition Period expires on March 8, 2008. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully effect a Business Combination during this period. This factor raises substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements are prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
In the event of such distribution, it is likely that the per share value of the residual assets remaining available for distribution (including Trust Fund assets) will be less than the initial public offering price per share in the Public Offering (assuming no value is attributed to the warrants contained in the Units offered in the Public Offering discussed in Note C).
NOTE C INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
On March 8, 2006, the Company sold 11,304,500 Units in the Public Offering. Each Unit consists of one share of the Companys common stock, $.0001 par value, and two redeemable common stock purchase warrants (Warrants). Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase from the Company one share of common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 commencing the later of the completion of a Business Combination or one year from the effective date of the Public Offering and expiring five years from the effective date of the Public Offering. The Warrants become redeemable, at a price of $6.25 per Warrant, only in the event that the last sale price of the common stock is at least $8.50 per share for any 20 trading-days within a 30-trading day period ending on the third day prior to the date on which notice of redemption is given.
In connection with the Public Offering, the Company paid the underwriters in the Public Offering (collectively, the Underwriter) an underwriting discount of approximately 5% of the gross proceeds of the Public Offering ($3,391,350). In addition, a non-accountable expense allowance of 3% of the gross proceeds of the Public Offering, excluding the over-allotment option, is due to the Underwriter, who has agreed to deposit the non-accountable expense allowance ($1,769,400) into the Trust Fund until the earlier of the completion of a Business Combination or the liquidation of the Trust Fund. The Underwriter has further agreed to forfeit any rights to or claims against such proceeds unless the Company successfully completes a Business Combination.
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The Warrants separated from the Units and began to trade on April 13, 2006. After separation, each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase from the Company one share of common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 commencing on the later of (a) one year from the effective date of the Public Offering or (b) the earlier of the completion of a Business Combination with a target business or the liquidation of the Trust Fund and expiring five years from the date of the Public Offering. The Company has a right to redeem the Warrants, provided the common stock has traded at a closing price of at least $8.50 per share for any 20 trading days within a 30 trading day period ending on the third business day prior to the date on which notice of redemption is given. If the Company redeems the Warrants, either the holder will have to exercise the Warrants by purchasing the common stock from the Company for $5.00 or the Warrants will expire.
The Underwriters over-allotment option of 1,474,500 Units was exercised, and the 11,304,500 Units sold at the closing of the Public Offering include the over-allotment.
In connection with the Public Offering, the Company issued an option, for $100, to the Underwriter to purchase 500,000 Units at an exercise price of $7.50 per Unit, exercisable the later of March 2, 2007 or the consummation of a Business Combination. The Company has accounted for the fair value of the option, inclusive of the receipt of the $100 cash payment, as an expense of the Public Offering resulting in a charge directly to stockholders equity. The Company estimated, using the Black-Scholes method, the fair value of the option granted to the Underwriter as of the date of grant was approximately $756,200 using the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 30.1%, (2) risk-free interest rate of 3.9% and (3) expected life of five years. The estimated volatility was based on a basket of Indian companies that trade in the United States or the United Kingdom. The option may be exercised for cash or on a cashless basis, at the holders option, such that the holder may use the appreciated value of the option (the difference between the exercise prices of the option and the underlying Warrants and the market price of the Units and underlying securities) to exercise the option without the payment of any cash. The Warrants underlying such Units are exercisable at $6.25 per share.
NOTE D INVESTMENTS HELD IN TRUST FUND
Investments held in the Trust Fund consist of Treasury Bills and money market funds. The Treasury Bills have been accounted for as trading securities and recorded at their fair market value. The excess of market value over cost is included in interest income in the accompanying statement of operations. Investments held in the Trust Fund as of September 30 and March 31, 2007 include the following:
September | ||||||||
30, 2007 | March 31, 2007 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||||
Investment held for the benefit of the Company | $ | 63,845,850 | $ | 63,845,850 | ||||
Investment held for the benefit of the Underwriter | 1,769,400 | 1,769,400 | ||||||
Investment earnings (available to fund Company expenses up to a maximum | ||||||||
of $2,150,000, net of taxes) (1) | 1,476,440 | 489,025 | ||||||
$ | 67,091,690 | $ | 66,104,275 |
(1) |
Through March 31, 2007, the Company has transferred approximately $2,150,000 of investment earnings (the maximum amount permitted pursuant to the terms of the Public Offering) from the Trust Fund into its operating account. |
NOTE E NOTES PAYABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS
The founding stockholders (the Founders) made three unsecured loans to the Company totaling $870,000 that came due on March 31, 2007. The notes all bore interest at 4% per annum. On April 6, 2007, $100,000 of the $870,000 in loans was repaid. One of the Founders made available a line of credit for $100,000 by personally guaranteeing the line.
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Also on April 6, 2007, the loan of $720,000 made by one of the Founders was partially repaid. The Company paid the founding stockholder $500,000 plus accrued interest, cancelled the note for $720,000 and issued the Founder a new note for $220,000. The remaining $50,000 not yet paid will be repaid on the earlier of March 31, 2008 or the consummation of a Business Combination. On May 8, 2007, the same Founder loaned the Company an additional $275,000. We issued him a new note for $275,000.
The rights under the two new notes are similar to those set out in the original Founders notes. The new notes are payable on the earlier of March 31, 2008 or the consummation of a Business Combination. The notes bear interest at 8% per annum. Due to the short-term nature of the notes, the fair value of the notes approximates their carrying amount. Interest expense of approximately $10,400 and $18,710 has been included in the statement of operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2007, respectively and $9,200 and $17,500 has been included in the statement of operations for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2006, respectively, and $59,910 for the period from inception to September 30, 2007 relating to these notes.
NOTE F RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
The Company does not pay its founding executive officers or directors a salary or any other compensation currently. However, the Company has agreed to pay SJS Associates $5,000 a month until the consummation of a Business Combination. SJS Associates is a privately held company wholly owned by Mr. John Selvaraj, our current Treasurer. The monthly fees are paid for services rendered by John Selvaraj to the Company. From inception to September 30, 2007, $45,000 was paid to SJS Associates for Mr. Selvarajs services.
The Company has agreed to pay Integrated Global Network, LLC (IGN, LLC), an affiliate of our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mukunda, an administrative fee of $4,000 per month for office space and general and administrative services from the closing of the Public Offering through the date of a Business Combination. From inception to September 30, 2007, approximately $72,000 was paid to IGN, LLC.
The Company uses the services of Economic Law Practice (ELP), a law firm in India. A member of our Board Directors is a Partner with ELP. Since inception to September 30, 2007, the Company has incurred $138,815 for legal services provided by ELP.
NOTE G COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCY
In connection with the Public Offering and pursuant to an advisory agreement, the Company has engaged the Underwriter as its investment bankers to provide the Company with assistance in structuring the Business Combination. As compensation for the foregoing services, the Company will pay the Underwriter a cash fee at the closing of a Business Combination equal to 2% of the aggregate consideration paid in such Business Combination, up to a maximum of $1,500,000, and pay up to $25,000 of expenses. In addition, a fee of $90,000 will be paid to Ferris, Baker for facilitating the loan to the Company by Oliveira Capital, LLC, at the closing of a Business Combination.
Pursuant to letter agreements with the Company and the Underwriter, the Founders have waived their rights to participate in any liquidation distribution occurring upon our failure to complete a Business Combination, with respect to those shares of common stock acquired by them prior to the Public Offering and with respect to the shares of common stock included in the 170,000 Units they purchased in the Private Placement.
The Founders will be entitled to registration rights with respect to their shares of common stock acquired prior to the Public Offering and the shares of common stock they purchased in the Private Placement pursuant to an agreement executed on March 3, 2006. The holders of the majority of these shares are entitled to make up to two demands that the Company register these shares at any time after the date on which the lock-up period expires. In addition, the Founders have certain piggy-back registration rights on registration statements filed subsequent to the anniversary of the effective date of the Public Offering. The basic and fully diluted shares include shares acquired by the founders prior to the Public Offering and the shares of common stock they purchased in the Private Placement. There is no cash penalty under the registration rights agreement.
The Company, from time to time, may enter into oral and or written understandings with entities (and supporting professionals for conducting due diligence) who potentially could refer or make introductions to potential target entities in various industry sectors in India and to conduct industry analysis or due diligence on potential target
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companies. Such arrangements typically require nominal amounts of retainer fees and expenses for services and success fees based upon successful completion of acquisitions resulting from such referrals. Fees for services and expenses incurred to date with such entities have been expensed in the accompanying financial statements.
In connection with our proposed acquisition of a majority interest in MBL Infrastructures Limited (MBL), an unaffiliated third party has claimed that it is entitled to a finders fee of approximately five percent of the purchase price (or, $1.75 million) for the acquisition if the acquisition is consummated. While we do not admit that the unaffiliated third party is a finder that is entitled to payment, we have expressed a willingness to pay our customary Finders fee of 0.25%. The parties are attempting to reach agreement on the amount of the fee to be paid if the acquisition is consummated.
In connection with our proposed acquisition of a wind energy farm from Chiranjjeevi Wind Energy Limited (CWEL), and our proposed acquisition of an interest in TBL (discussed in Note H below), we have agreed to pay a finders fee of 0.25% of the purchase price to Master Aerospace Consultants (Pvt) Ltd, a consulting firm located in India. The fee is contingent on the consummation of the transaction.
NOTE H INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
MBL Infrastructure Limited Purchase Agreement
As previously disclosed in our Form 8-K dated February 2, 2007 and Form 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007, on February 2, 2007, the Company entered into a Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement (the MBL Purchase Agreement) with MBL and R G Maheshwari, A K Lakhotia, Maruti Maheshwari, Aditya Maheshwari, Uma Devi Lakhotia, Shweta Maheshwari, Gokul Sales P Ltd and Jai Art N Image P Ltd (collectively, the MBL Promoters), pursuant to which the Company will acquire 2,212,745 equity shares of MBL (the MBL Promoter Shares) from the MBL Promoters and an additional 9,519,949 newly-issued equity shares directly from MBL (the New Shares) so that at the conclusion of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, the company will own 57% of the outstanding equity shares of MBL. MBL engages in road building and maintenance projects in India, as well as managing road-building projects on a contract basis for national, state and local agencies.
On February 5, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement to sell 425,000 warrants, described in Note I, and a note for $3,000,000 to Oliveira Capital, LLC for $3,000,000. The note carries interest at the rate of 8% and is due upon the earlier of February 5, 2008, or the consummation of a Business Combination. Following the receipt of the $3,000,000 from Oliveira Capital, the Company on February 6, 2007 purchased $3,000,000 of convertible debentures from MBL. The debentures carry interest at the rate of 8%, are secured by 1,131,356 shares of MBL common stock and are carried at cost. The note from Oliveira Capital, LLC is secured by the convertible debentures issued to MBL.
On April 25, 2007, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement (the First Amendment to MBL Purchase Agreement) with MBL and the MBL Promoters.
Pursuant to the First Amendment to MBL Purchase Agreement, the conditions precedent to the Companys consummation of the transactions contemplated by the MBL Purchase Agreement were amended to provide that: (i) MBLs audited financial statements converted to US GAAP for the periods ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004 and unaudited financial statements converted to US GAAP for the period commencing April 1, 2006 and ending December 31, 2006 (collectively, the Required Financial Statements) previously required to be delivered under the MBL Purchase Agreement be delivered to the Company by May 15, 2007 and (ii) MBL and the MBL Promoters deliver audited financial statements converted to US GAAP for the period ended March 31, 2007 by June 30, 2007. In addition, Clause 5.3 of the MBL Purchase Agreement was amended to extend the deadline for the completion of the Companys acquisition of MBL shares from September 30, 2007 to November 30, 2007. The Company has not come to agreeable terms for a further extension.
On April 25, 2007, concurrently with the execution of the First Amendment to the Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the Debenture Subscription Agreement (the First Amendment to Debenture Agreement) with MBL and the MBL Promoters.
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Pursuant to the First Amendment to the Debenture Agreement, Clause 14 of the Debenture Subscription Agreement dated February 2, 2007 was amended to extend the deadline by which time the Company must either obtain the requisite stockholder approvals for the acquisition of MBL shares under the MBL Purchase Agreement or purchase an additional USD $3,000,000 in MBL Convertible Debentures from April 30, 2007 to 45 days after receiving the Required Financial Statements.
Contract Agreement Between IGC, CWEL, AMTL and MAIL
As previously disclosed in our Form 8-K dated May 2, 2007 and Form 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007, on April 29, 2007, the Company entered into a Contract Agreement Dated April 29, 2007 (CWEL Purchase Agreement) with CWEL, Arul Mariamman Textiles Limited (AMTL), and Marudhavel Industries Limited (MAIL), collectively CWEL. Pursuant to the CWEL Purchase Agreement, the Company or one of its subsidiaries in Mauritius will acquire 100% of a 24-mega watt wind energy farm, consisting of 96 250-kilowatt wind turbines, located in Karnataka, India to be manufactured by CWEL.
CWEL is a manufacturer and supplier of wind operated electricity generators, towers and turnkey implementers of wind energy farms.
On May 22, 2007, the Company made a down payment of approximately $250,000 to CWEL. Pursuant to the First Amendment dated August 20, 2007 (as previously disclosed in the Companys Form 8-K dated August 22, 2007), if the Company does not consummate the transaction with CWEL by March 31, 2008, approximately $187,500 will be returned to the Company. The Acquisition is expected to be consummated in early 2008, following the required approval by the Companys stockholders and the fulfillment of certain other conditions.
Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement with Sricon and The Promoters
As previously disclosed in our Form 8-K dated September 21, 2007 and Form 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007, on September 21, 2007, the Company entered into a Share Subscription cum Purchase Agreement (the Sricon Subscription Agreement) dated as of September 15, 2007 with Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited (Sricon) and certain individuals (collectively, the Sricon Promoters), pursuant to which the Company or one of its subsidiaries in Mauritius will acquire (the Sricon Acquisition) 4,041,676 newly-issued equity shares (the New Sricon Shares) directly from Sricon for approximately $26 million and 351,840 equity shares from Mr. R. L. Srivastava for approximately $3 million (both based on an exchange rate of INR 40 per USD) so that at the conclusion of the transactions contemplated by the Sricon Subscription Agreement the Company will own approximately 63% of the outstanding equity shares of Sricon.
Sricon engages in road building and maintenance projects in India, as well as managing road-building projects on a contract basis for national, state and local agencies. Sricon also engages in the BOT ( i.e., build, own and transfer ) segment of road building in which the government of India awards contracts to companies that can build out pieces of major highways, own and operate them for periods between 20 and 30 years and then transfer them back to the government.
The Sricon Acquisition is expected to be consummated in early 2008, assuming the required approval by the Companys stockholders and the fulfillment of certain other conditions.
Share Subscription Agreement with Techni Bharathi Limited & Share Purchase Agreement with Odeon Limited
As previously disclosed in our Form 8-K dated September 21, 2007 and Form 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007, on September 21, 2007, the Company entered into a Share Subscription Agreement (the TBL Subscription Agreement) dated as of September 16, 2007 with Techni Bharathi Limited (TBL) and certain individuals (collectively, the TBL Promoters), pursuant to which the Company or one of its subsidiaries in Mauritius will acquire (the TBL Acquisition) 7,150,000 newly-issued company stock for approximately $6.9 million, 12,500,000 newly-issued convertible preference Shares for approximately $3.13 million (both at an exchange rate of INR 40 per USD; collectively, the New Shares) directly from TBL and 5,000,000 convertible preference shares from Odeon, a Singapore based holder of TBL securities, for approximately $2 million. At the conclusion of
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the transactions contemplated by the TBL Subscription Agreement and by the Share Purchase Agreement between the Company and Odeon Limited, the Company will own approximately 77%, of the outstanding equity shares, assuming the convertible shares are converted.
TBL engages in road-building, with prior experience in the building of tunnels, cannels, bridges, airport taxiways and dams as well as the civil works for mini hydro power generation. The TBL Acquisition is expected to be consummated in early 2008, after the required approval by the Companys stockholders and the fulfillment of certain other conditions.
We have incurred $252,167 of expenses through September 30, 2007 in connection with our proposed acquisitions, which is included as deferred acquisition costs in the accompanying balance sheet.
Stockholder Vote
On September 23, 2007, the Companys board of directors met to discuss all four of the foregoing acquisitions. The Companys board of directors unanimously agreed to present three of the four transactions to our stockholders for approval. In particular, our board of directors selected to present the CWEL Acquisition, the Sricon Acquisition and the TBL Acquisition to our stockholders for approval. The board of directors decided to postpone presenting the MBL Acquisition until the completion of MBLs audited financial statements under US GAAP principles.
NOTE I VALUATION OF WARRANTS ISSUED TO OLIVEIRA CAPITAL, LLC
As previously disclosed, the Company sold a promissory note and 425,000 warrants to Oliveira Capital, LLC for $3,000,000. Each warrant will entitle the holder to purchase from the Company one share of common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 commencing on the earlier of the completion of a Business Combination with a target business or the distribution of the Trust Fund and expiring five years from the date of issuance. The Company has determined, based upon a Black-Scholes model, that the fair value of the warrants on the date of issuance would approximately be $ 1,235,000 using an expected life of five years, volatility of 46% and a risk-free interest rate of 4.8%. This amount is accounted for as a discount of the notes payable to Oliveira Capital, LLC. The amortization of this amount for the six months ended September 30, 2007 was $726,985.
We computed volatility for a period of five years. For approximately the first four years, we used the trading history of two representative companies that are listed on the Indian Stock exchange. For approximately one year, the trading history of the Companys common stock was used. The average volatility of the combined data extending over five years was calculated as 46%. Management believes that this volatility is a reasonable benchmark to use in estimating the value of the warrants.
NOTE J SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 2, 2007, one of our Founders extended a loan of $250,000 to the Company on substantially the same terms as those described in Note E. On October 3, 2007, the Company made a refundable deposit of $170,000 in connection with the TBL Subscription Agreement.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders
India Globalization Capital, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of India Globalization Capital, Inc. (a development stage company) as of March 31, 2007 and 2006 and the related statements of operations, stockholders equity and cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2007, the period from April 29, 2005 (inception) to March 31, 2006 and the cumulative period from April 29, 2005 (inception) through March 31, 2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of India Globalization Capital, Inc. as of March 31, 2007 and 2006 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2007, the period from April 29, 2005 (inception) through March 31, 2006 and the cumulative period from April 29, 2005 (inception) to March 31, 2007 in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that India Globalization Capital, Inc. will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note A to the financial statements, the Company may face a mandatory liquidation by March 8, 2008 if a business combination is not consummated, unless certain extension criteria are met, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
GOLDSTEIN GOLUB KESSLER
LLP
New York, New York
July 10,
2007
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INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL,
INC.
(a development stage company)
BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Current Assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,169,422 | $ | 2,210 | |||
Investments held in Trust Fund | 66,104,275 | 65,825,016 | |||||
Interest ReceivableConvertible Debenture | 37,479 | | |||||
Convertible debenture in MBL | 3,000,000 | | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 74,197 | 76,766 | |||||
Total Current Assets | 70,385,373 | 65,903,992 | |||||
Deferred acquisition costs | 158,739 | | |||||
Deferred tax assetsFederal and State, net of valuation allowance | 142,652 | 25,000 | |||||
Total Assets | $ | 70,686,764 | $ | 65,928,992 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | |||||||
Current Liabilities: | |||||||
Accrued expenses | $ | 237,286 | $ | 286,105 | |||
Notes payable to stockholders | 870,000 | 870,000 | |||||
Taxes payable | 296,842 | 70,000 | |||||
Deferred trust interest | 32,526 | | |||||
Note Payable to Oliveira Capital, LLC | 1,794,226 | | |||||
Due to underwriter | 1,769,400 | 1,769,400 | |||||
Total current liabilities | $ | 5,000,280 | $ | 2,995,505 | |||
Common stock subject to possible conversion, 2,259,770 at conversion | |||||||
value (Note A) | 12,762,785 | 12,762,785 | |||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCY | |||||||
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | |||||||
Preferred stock $.0001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none | |||||||
issued and outstanding | | | |||||
Common stock $.0001 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; | |||||||
issued and outstanding 13,974,500 | 1,397 | 1,397 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 51,848,145 | 50,613,145 | |||||
Income (Deficit) accumulated during the development stage | 1,074,157 | (443,840 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders equity | $ | 52,923,699 | $ | 50,170,702 | |||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | $ | 70,686,764 | $ | 65,928,992 |
The accompanying notes should be read in connection with the financial statements.
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INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL,
INC.
(a development stage company)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
April 29, 2005 | April 29, 2005 | |||||||||||
(Date of Inception) | (Date of Inception) | |||||||||||
Year Ended | through | Through | ||||||||||
March 31, 2007 | March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | ||||||||||
Legal and formation, travel and other start up costs | $ | (765,047 | ) | $ | (68,183 | ) | $ | (833,230 | ) | |||
Compensation expense | | (535,741 | ) | (535,741 | ) | |||||||
Interest expense | (103,916 | ) | (5,500 | ) | (106,416 | ) | ||||||
Interest income | 3,171,818 | 210,584 | 3,382,402 | |||||||||
Income (loss)before income taxes | 2,302,855 | (398,840 | ) | 1,904,015 | ||||||||
Provision for income taxes, net | 784,858 | 45,000 | 829,858 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 1,517,997 | $ | (443,840 | ) | $ | 1,074,157 | |||||
Net income (loss)per share: basic and diluted | $ | 0.11 | $ | (0.14 | ) | |||||||
Weighted average number of shares | ||||||||||||
outstanding-basic and diluted | 13,974,500 | 3,191,000 |
The accompanying notes should be read in connection with the financial statements.
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INDIA
GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL, INC.
(a development stage company)
STATEMENTS OF
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Income (Deficit) | |||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Additional | During the | Stockholders | ||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Paid-in Capital | Development Stage | Equity | |||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock to | |||||||||||||||||||
founders at $.01 per share | |||||||||||||||||||
(1,750,000 shares on May 5, | |||||||||||||||||||
2005 and 750,000 shares on | |||||||||||||||||||
June 20, 2005) | 2,500,000 | $ | 250 | $ | 24,750 | | $ | 25,000 | |||||||||||
Surrendered shares (on September | |||||||||||||||||||
7, 2005 and February 5, | |||||||||||||||||||
2006 of 62,500 and 137,500 | |||||||||||||||||||
respectively) | (200,000 | ) | (20 | ) | 20 | | | ||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock to | |||||||||||||||||||
founders at $.01 per share on | |||||||||||||||||||
February 5, 2006 | 200,000 | 20 | 537,721 | | 537,741 | ||||||||||||||
Issuance of 170,000 units in a | |||||||||||||||||||
private placement on March 2, | |||||||||||||||||||
2006 at $6 per Unit | 170,000 | 17 | 1,019,983 | | 1,020,000 | ||||||||||||||
Issue of 11,304,500 units, net of | |||||||||||||||||||
underwriters discount and | |||||||||||||||||||
offering expenses, on March 8, | |||||||||||||||||||
2006 at $6 per Unit, (including | |||||||||||||||||||
2,259,770 shares subject to | |||||||||||||||||||
possible conversion) and $100 | |||||||||||||||||||
from underwriters option | 11,304,500 | 1,130 | 61,793,456 | | 61,794,586 | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds subject to possible | |||||||||||||||||||
conversion of shares | (12,762,785 | ) | | (12,762,785 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net loss for the period | | | | $ | (443,840 | ) | (443,840 | ) | |||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2006 | 13,974,500 | $ | 1,397 | $ | 50,613,145 | $ | (443,840 | ) | $ | 50,170,702 | |||||||||
Fair value, based on Black-Scholes | |||||||||||||||||||
model, of 425,000 warrants | |||||||||||||||||||
issued to Oliveira Capital, LLC | |||||||||||||||||||
in connection with a $3,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
promissory note on February 5, | |||||||||||||||||||
2007 | | | 1,235,000 | | 1,235,000 | ||||||||||||||
Net income | | | | $ | 1,517,997 | 1,517,997 | |||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2007 | 13,974,500 | $ | 1,397 | $ | 51,848,145 | $ | 1,074,157 | $ | 52,923,699 |
The accompanying notes should be read in connection with the financial statements.
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INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL,
INC.
(a development stage company)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
April 29, 2005 | April 29, 2005 | |||||||||||
(Date of | (Date of Inception) | |||||||||||
Year ended | Inception)Through | Through | ||||||||||
March 31, 2007 | March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 1,517,997 | $ | (443,840 | ) | $ | 1,074,157 | |||||
Adjustment to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||||||
Interest earned on Treasury Bills | (3,098,769 | ) | (203,022 | ) | (3,301,791 | ) | ||||||
Non-cash compensation expense | | 535,741 | 535,741 | |||||||||
Deferred taxes | (117,652 | ) | (25,000 | ) | (142,652 | ) | ||||||
Amortization of debt discount on Oliveira debt | 29,226 | | 29,226 | |||||||||
Changes in: | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 2,569 | (76,766 | ) | (74,197 | ) | |||||||
Interest receivable - convertible debenture | (37,479 | ) | | (37,479 | ) | |||||||
Deferred interest liability | 32,526 | | 32,526 | |||||||||
Accrued expenses | (113,819 | ) | 47,679 | (66,140 | ) | |||||||
Taxes payable | 226,842 | 70,000 | 296,842 | |||||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (1,558,559 | ) | (95,208 | ) | (1,653,767 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||||
Purchase of treasury bills | (722,540,587 | ) | (131,229,427 | ) | (853,770,014 | ) | ||||||
Maturity of treasury bills | 725,189,331 | 65,780,000 | 790,969,331 | |||||||||
Decrease (increase) in cash held in trust | 170,766 | (172,567 | ) | (1,801 | ) | |||||||
Purchase of convertible debenture | (3,000,000 | ) | | (3,000,000 | ) | |||||||
Payment of deferred acquisition costs | (93,739 | ) | | (93,739 | ) | |||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (274,229 | ) | (65,621,994 | ) | (65,896,223 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock to founders | 27,000 | 27,000 | ||||||||||
Payments of offering costs | (4,024,688 | ) | (4,024,688 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from notes payable to stockholders | 870,000 | 870,000 | ||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of underwriters option | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||
Proceeds from initial public offering | 67,827,000 | 67,827,000 | ||||||||||
Proceeds from private placement | 1,020,000 | 1,020,000 | ||||||||||
Proceeds from note payable to Oliveira Capital, LLC | 3,000,000 | | 3,000,000 | |||||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 3,000,000 | 65,719,412 | 68,719,412 | |||||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalent | 1,167,212 | 2,210 | 1,169,422 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalent at the beginning of the period | 2,210 | | | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalent at the end of the period | $ | 1,169,422 | $ | 2,210 | $ | 1,169,422 | ||||||
Supplemental schedule of non cash financing activities: | ||||||||||||
Accrual of offering costs | $ | | $ | 238,426 | $ | 238,426 | ||||||
Accrual of deferred underwriters fees | $ | | $ | 1,769,400 | $ | 1,769,400 | ||||||
Accrual of deferred acquisition costs | $ | 65,000 | $ | | $ | 65,000 | ||||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||||||
Interest paid | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Income taxes paid | $ | 675,668 | $ | | $ | 675,668 | ||||||
Fair value of warrants included in additional paid in capital | $ | 1,235,000 | $ | | $ | 1,235,000 |
The accompanying notes should be read in connection with the financial statements.
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INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL,
INC.
(a development stage company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE A ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS
India Globalization Capital, Inc. (the Company) was incorporated in Maryland on April 29, 2005. The Company was formed to serve as a vehicle for the acquisition of an operating business in an unspecified industry located in India through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other similar business combination. The Company has neither engaged in any operations nor generated significant revenue to date. The Company is considered to be in the development stage and is subject to the risks associated with activities of development stage companies.
The registration statement for the Companys initial public offering (the Public Offering) (as described in Note C) was declared effective March 2, 2006. The Company consummated the Public Offering including the over allotment option on March 8, 2006, and preceding the consummation of the Public Offering on March 2, 2006 certain of the officers and directors of the Company purchased an aggregate of 170,000 units from the Company in a private placement (the Private Placement). The units sold in the Private Placement were identical to the units sold in the offering, but the purchasers in the Private Placement have waived their rights to conversion and receipt of the distribution on liquidation in the event the Company does not complete a business combination (as described below). The Company received net proceeds from the Private Placement and the Offering of approximately $62,815,000 (Note C).
The Companys management has broad discretion with respect to the specific application of the net proceeds of the Private Placement and the Public Offering (together, the Offering) although substantially all of the net proceeds of the Offering are intended to be generally applied toward acquiring one or more operating businesses in an unspecified industry located in India (Business Combination), which may not constitute a business combination for accounting purposes. Furthermore, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully effect a Business Combination. Upon the closing of the Offering, approximately ninety-seven percent (97%) of the gross proceeds of the Public Offering are being held in a trust account (Trust Fund) and invested in government securities until the earlier of (i) the consummation of its first Business Combination or (ii) the distribution of the Trust Fund as described below. The remaining proceeds, along with interest earned on the Trust Fund, may be used to pay for business, legal and accounting due diligence on prospective acquisitions and continuing general and administrative expenses. The Company, after signing a definitive agreement for the acquisition of a target business, will submit such transaction for stockholder approval. In the event that holders of 50% or more of the shares issued in the Offering vote against the Business Combination or the holders of 20% or more of the shares issued in the Public Offering elect to exercise their conversion rights, the Business Combination will not be consummated. However, the persons who were stockholders prior to the Public Offering (the Founding Stockholders) will not participate in any liquidation distribution with respect to any shares of the common stock acquired in connection with or following the Public Offering. (Note I)
In the event that the Company does not consummate a Business Combination within 18 months from the date of the consummation of the Public Offering, or 24 months from the consummation of the Public Offering if certain extension criteria have been satisfied (the Acquisition Period), the proceeds held in the Trust Fund will be distributed to the Companys public stockholders, excluding the Founding Stockholders to the extent of their initial stock holdings. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully affect a Business Combination during the period. This factor raises substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements are prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
In the event of such distribution, it is likely that the per share value of the residual assets remaining available for distribution (including Trust Fund assets) will be less than the initial public offering price per share in the Public Offering (assuming no value is attributed to the warrants contained in the Units offered in the Public Offering discussed in Note C).
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NOTE B SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
[1] Income per common share:
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the additional dilution for all potentially dilutive securities such as stock warrants and options. The effect of the 22,949,000 outstanding warrants, issued in connection with the Public Offering and the Private Placement described in Note C, the 500,000 outstanding units issued to the underwriters in connection with the Public Offering and the 425,000 warrants to purchase shares of common stock issued to Oliveira Capital, LLC in connection with the promissory note has not been included in the diluted weighted average shares since the warrants are contingently exercisable.
[2] Use of estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
[3] Income taxes:
Deferred income taxes are provided for the differences between the bases of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes. A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
[4] Cash and Cash Equivalents:
For financial statement purposes, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. The company maintains its cash in bank deposits accounts in the United States of America which, at times, may exceed applicable insurance limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
[5] Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48), which provides criteria for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of uncertain tax positions. A tax benefit from an uncertain position may be recognized only if it is more likely than not that the position is sustainable based on its technical merits. In May 2007, the FASB issued Staff Position, FIN 48-1, Definition of Settlement in FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FSP FIN 48-1) which provides guidance on how an enterprise should determine whether a tax position is effectively settled for the purpose of recognizing previously unrecognized tax benefits. FSP FIN 48-1 is effective with the initial adoption of FIN 48. The provisions of FIN 48 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We do not expect the adoption of FIN 48 or FSP FIN 48-1 will have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currently adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
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NOTE C INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
On March 8, 2006, the Company sold 11,304,500 units (Units) in the Public Offering. Each Unit consists of one share of the Companys common stock, $.0001 par value, and two redeemable common stock purchase warrants (Warrants). Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase from the Company one share of common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 commencing the later of the completion of a Business Combination or one year from the effective date of the Public Offering and expiring five years from the effective date of the Public Offering. The Warrants become callable for $0.01 per Warrant only in the event that the last sale price of the common stock is at least $8.50 per share for any 20 trading days within a 30 trading day period ending on the third day prior to the date on which notice of redemption is given.
In connection with the Offering, the Company paid the underwriters of the Public Offering (collectively, the Underwriter) an underwriting discount of approximately 5% of the gross proceeds of the Public Offering ($3,391,350). In addition, a non-accountable expense allowance of 3% of the gross proceeds of the Public Offering, excluding the over-allotment option, is due to the Underwriter, who has agreed to deposit the non-accountable expense allowance ($1,769,400) into the Trust Fund until the earlier of the completion of a business combination or the liquidation of the Trust Fund. The Underwriter has further agreed to forfeit any rights to or claims against such proceeds unless the Company successfully completes a business combination.
The warrants separated from the Units and began to trade on April 13, 2006. After separation, each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase from the Company one share of common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 commencing on the later of (a) one year from the effective date of the Public Offering or (b) the earlier of the completion of a Business Combination with a target business or the distribution of the Trust Fund and expiring five years from the date of the Public Offering. The Company has a right to call the Warrants, provided the common stock has traded at a closing price of at least $8.50 per share for any 20 trading days within a 30 trading day period ending on the third business day prior to the date on which notice of redemption is given. If the Company calls the Warrants, the holder will either have to redeem the Warrants by purchasing the common stock from the Company for $5.00 or the Warrants will be repurchased for $0.01 per Warrant.
The Underwriters over-allotment option of 1,474,500 Units was exercised and the 11,304,500 units sold at the closing of the Public Offering include the over-allotment.
In connection with this Offering, the Company issued an option, for $100, to the Underwriter to purchase 500,000 Units at an exercise price of $7.50 per Unit, exercisable the later of March 2, 2007 or the consummation of a Business Combination. The Company has accounted for the fair value of the option, inclusive of the receipt of the $100 cash payment, as an expense of the Public Offering resulting in a charge directly to stockholders equity. The Company estimated, using the Black-Scholes method, the fair value of the option granted to the underwriters as of the date of grant was approximately $756,200 using the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 30.1 %, (2) risk-free interest rate of 3.9% and (3) expected life of five years. The estimated volatility was based on a basket of Indian companies that trade in the U.S. or the U.K. The option may be exercised for cash or on a cashless basis, at the holders option, such that the holder may use the appreciated value of the option (the difference between the exercise prices of the option and the underlying warrants and the market price of the units and underlying securities) to exercise the option without the payment of any cash. The warrants underlying such Units are exercisable at $6.25 per share.
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NOTE D INVESTMENTS HELD IN TRUST FUND
Investments held in trust consist of Treasury Bills and money market funds. The Treasury Bills have been accounted for as trading securities and recorded at their fair market value. The excess of market value over cost is included in interest income in the accompanying statement of operations. Investments held in trust as of March 31, 2007 and 2006 include the following:
March 31, | ||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||
Investment held for the benefit of the Company | $ | 63,845,850 | $ | 63,845,850 | ||
Investment held for the benefit of the Underwriter | 1,769,400 | 1,769,400 | ||||
Investment earnings (available to fund Company expenses up to a maximum | ||||||
of $2,150,000, net of taxes)(1) | 489,025 | 209,766 | ||||
$ | 66,104,275 | $ | 65,825,016 |
(1) |
Through March 31, 2007, the Company has transferred approximately $2,150,000 of Investment Earnings from the Trust Account into its operating account. |
NOTE E NOTES PAYABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS
Three unsecured notes were issued to two of the Founding Stockholders of the Company. One note of $100,000 and another for $50,000 were issued on May 2, 2005 and on September 26, 2005, respectively, and were payable the earlier of April 30, 2006 or upon the consummation of the Public Offering. On December 15, 2005, the unsecured notes referred to above were amended to provide that they become payable upon the earlier of the consummation of a Business Combination or the first anniversary of the consummation of the Public Offering. Another note of $720,000 was issued on March 3, 2006 and was payable on the earlier of March 31, 2007 or the consummation of a Business Combination. The notes all bore interest at 4% per annum. Due to the short-term nature of the notes, the fair value of the notes approximate their carrying amount. Interest expense of approximately $ 41,200 and $5,500 has been included in the statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2007 and the period ended March 31, 2006 relating to these notes, respectively.
On April 6, 2007, the $100,000 note was repaid and cancelled. One of the founding stockholders made available a line of credit for $100,000 by personally guaranteeing the line.
Also on April 6, 2007 the loan of $720,000 made by one of the founding stockholders was partially repaid. The Company paid the founding stockholder $500,000 plus some accrued interest, cancelled the note for $720,000 and issued the founding stockholder a new note for $220,000.
On May 8, 2007 the same founding stockholder loaned the company an additional $275,000. We issued him a new note for $275,000.
The rights under the two new notes are similar to those set out for the original Founders notes. The new notes are payable on the earlier of March 31, 2008 or the consummation of a Business Combination. The notes bear interest at 8% per annum.
NOTE F RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
The Company has agreed to pay SJS Associates $5,000 a month till the consummation of a business combination. SJS Associates is a related party and a privately held company by Mr. John Selvaraj our Treasurer. The monthly fees are paid for services rendered by John Selvaraj to the Company. From inception to March 31, 2007 a total of $15,000 have been paid to Mr. Selvaraj for his services.
The Company has agreed to pay Integrated Global Network, LLC (IGN, LLC), a related party and privately-held company where one of the Founding Stockholders serves in an executive capacity, an administrative fee of $4,000 per month for office space and general and administrative services from the effective date of the Proposed Offering through the date of a Business Combination. From inception to March 31, 2006 and for the year ending March 31, 2007 approximately $3,000 and $45,000 respectively was paid to IGN, LLC.
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The Company uses the services of Economic Law Practice (ELP), a law firm in India. A member of our Board Directors is a Partner with ELP. Since inception to March 31, 2007 approximately $ 53,810 has been paid to ELP for legal services. No payments were made in the financial year ending March 31, 2006.
In February 2006, the Company issued an aggregate of 200,000 shares of common stock to its founders and advisors. The shares were issued for an aggregate price of $2,000. The fair value of these shares was estimated to be $537,741; the difference of $535,741 was recorded as compensation expense on the accompanying statement of operations. The fair value was determined by allocating the $6.00 Unit price in the Offering between the estimated fair value of the shares and warrants to be included therein. The per share fair value was estimated to be $2.69.
NOTE G COMMON STOCK
On August 24, 2005, the Companys Board of Directors authorized a reverse stock split of one share of common stock for each two outstanding shares of common stock and approved an amendment to the Companys Certificate of Incorporation to decrease the number of authorized shares of common stock to 75,000,000. All references in the accompanying financial statements to the number of shares of stock have been retroactively restated to reflect these transactions.
At March 31, 2007 and 2006, 24,874,000 and 24,449,000 shares of common stock, respectively were reserved for issuance upon exercise of redeemable warrants, underwriters purchase option and warrants issued to Oliveira Capital, LLC.
NOTE H INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes for the year ended March 31, 2007 and the period ended March 31, 2006 consists of the following:
March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Current: | ||||||||
Federal | $ | 902,510 | $ | 70,000 | ||||
Deferred: | ||||||||
Federal | (117,652 | ) | (25,000 | ) | ||||
Total tax provision | $ | 784,858 | $ | 45,000 |
The total tax provision for income taxes for year ended March 31, 2007 and the period ended March 31, 2006 differs from that amount which would be computed by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate to income before provision for income taxes as follows:
March 31, | |||||
2007 | 2006 | ||||
Statutory Federal income tax rate | 34 | % | 34 | % | |
Non-cash compensation expense | (45.7 | )% | |||
State tax benefit net of federal tax | (1.3 | )% | (1.3 | )% | |
Increase in state valuation allowance | 1.3 | % | 1.3 | % | |
Other | | .4 | % | ||
Effective income tax rate | 34 | % | (11.3 | )% |
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The tax effect of temporary differences that give rise to the net deferred tax asset is as follows:
March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Operating costs deferred for income tax purposes | $ | 242,015 | $ | 30,000 | ||||
Interest income deferred for reporting purposes | 11,059 | | ||||||
Difference between accrual accounting for reporting purposes | ||||||||
and cash accounting for tax purposes | (75,514 | ) | | |||||
Less: Valuation Allowance | (34,908 | ) | (5,000 | ) | ||||
Net deferred tax asset | $ | 142,652 | $ | 25,000 |
The Company has recorded a valuation allowance against the state deferred tax asset since they cannot determine realizability for tax purposes and therefore can not conclude that the deferred tax asset is more likely than not recoverable at this time.
NOTE I COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCY
In connection with the Offering and pursuant to an advisory agreement, the Company has engaged its underwriters as its investment bankers to provide the Company with assistance in structuring the Business Combination. As compensation for the foregoing services, the Company will pay the Underwriters a cash fee at the closing of a Business Combination equal to 2% of the aggregate consideration paid in such Business Combination up to a maximum of $1,500,000 and pay up to $25,000 of expenses. In addition, a broker fee of $ 90,000 will be paid to Ferris, Baker Watts in conjunction with the loan to the Company by Oliveira Capital, LLC, if the Business Combination is successful.
Pursuant to letter agreements with the Company and the underwriters, the Founding Stockholders have waived their rights to participate in any liquidation distribution occurring upon our failure to complete a business combination, with respect to those shares of common stock acquired by them prior to the Offering and with respect to the shares included in the 170,000 Units they purchased in the Private Placement.
The Founding Stockholders will be entitled to registration rights with respect to their founding shares and the shares they purchased in the private placement pursuant to an agreement executed on March 3, 2006. The holders of the majority of these shares are entitled to make up to two demands that the Company register these shares at any time after the date on which the lock-up period expires. In addition, the Founding Stockholders have certain piggy-back registration rights on registration statements filed subsequent to the anniversary of the effective date of the Offering.
The Company, from time to time, may enter into oral and or written understandings with entities (and supporting professionals for conducting due diligence) who potentially could refer or make introductions to potential target entities in various industry sectors in India and to conduct industry analysis or due diligence on potential target companies. Such arrangements typically may require nominal amounts of retainer fees and expenses for services and success fees based upon successful completion of acquisitions resulting from such referrals. Fees for services and expenses incurred to date with such entities have been expensed in the accompanying financial statements.
In connection with our proposed acquisition of a majority interest in MBL Infrastructures Limited (MBL), an unaffiliated third party has claimed that it is entitled to a finders fee of approximately five percent of the purchase price (or, $1.75 million) for the acquisition if the acquisition is consummated. While we do not admit that the unaffiliated third party is a finder that is entitled to payment, we have expressed a willingness to pay our customary finders fee of 0.25%. The parties are attempting to reach agreement on the amount of the fee to be paid if the acquisition is consummated.
NOTE J PREFERRED STOCK
The Company is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.
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NOTE K INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
MBL Infrastructure Limited Purchase Agreement
On February 2, 2007, the Company entered into a Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement (the Purchase Agreement) with MBL and R G Maheshwari , A K Lakhotia, Maruti Maheshwari, Aditya Maheshwari, Uma Devi Lakhotia, Shweta Maheshwari, Gokul Sales P Ltd and Jai Art N Image P Ltd (collectively, the Promoters), pursuant to which the Company will acquire 2,212,745 equity shares of MBL (the Promoter Shares) from the Promoters and an additional 9,519,949 newly-issued equity shares directly from MBL (the New Shares) so that at the conclusion of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, the company will own 57% of the outstanding equity shares of MBL. MBL engages in road-building and maintenance projects in India, as well as managing road-building projects on a contract basis for national, state and local agencies.
The Acquisition is expected to be consummated during the fall of 2007, after the required approval by the Companys stockholders and the fulfillment of certain other conditions.
On February 5, 2007 the Company entered into an agreement to sell 425,000 warrants, described in Note L, and a note for $3,000,000 to Oliveira Capital, LLC for $3,000,000. The note carries an interest of 8% and is due upon the earlier of February 5, 2008, or the consummation of a Business Combination. Pursuant to the receipt of the $3,000,000 from Oliveira Capital, the Company on February 6, 2007 purchased $3,000,000 of convertible debentures from MBL. The debentures carry an interest of 8% and is secured by 1,131,356 shares of MBL common stock. The note from Oliveira Capital, LLC is secured by the convertible debentures issued to MBL.
On February 6, 2007 the Company entered into a non-binding agreement in principle with Chiranjjeevi Wind Energy Limited (CWEL) for the acquisition of 24 MW in wind energy assets which includes the acquisition of land, all licenses, environmental clearances, and equipment (the CWEL Acquisition). The Company has formed a wholly owned subsidiary based in Mauritius. The name of the subsidiary is India Globalization Capital, Mauritius, Limited (IGC-M Ltd.).
On April 25, 2007, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement (the First Amendment to Purchase Agreement or SSPA) with MBL and the Promoters.
Pursuant to the First Amendment to Purchase Agreement, the conditions precedent to the Companys consummation of the transactions contemplated by the SSPA were amended to provide that: (i) MBLs audited financial statements converted to US GAAP for the periods ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004 and unaudited financial statements converted to US GAAP for the period commencing April 1, 2006 and ending December 31, 2006 (collectively, the Required Financial Statements) previously required to be delivered under the SSPA be delivered to the Company by May 15, 2007 and (ii) MBL and the Promoters deliver audited financial statements converted to US GAAP for the period ended March 31, 2007 by June 30, 2007. In addition, Clause 5.3 of the SSPA was amended to extend the deadline for the completion of the Companys acquisition of MBL shares from September 30, 2007 to November 30, 2007.
On April 25, 2007, concurrently with the execution of the First Amendment to the Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the Debenture Subscription Agreement (the First Amendment to Debenture Agreement) with MBL and the Promoters.
Pursuant to the First Amendment to the Debenture Agreement, Clause 14 of the Debenture Subscription Agreement dated February 2nd , 2007 was amended to extend the deadline by which time IGC must either obtain the requisite shareholder approvals for the acquisition of MBL shares under the SSPA or purchase an additional USD $3,000,000 in MBL Convertible Debentures from April 30, 2007 to 45 days after receiving the Required Financial Statements.
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Contract Agreement Between IGC, CWEL, AMTL and MAIL
On April 29, 2007, the Company entered into a Contract Agreement Dated April 29, 2007 (CWEL Purchase Agreement) with Chiranjjeevi Wind Energy Limited, (CWEL), Arul Mariamman Textiles Limited (AMTL), and Marudhavel Industries Limited (MAIL), collectively CWEL. Pursuant to the CWEL Purchase Agreement, the Company will acquire 100% of a 24-mega watt wind energy farm, consisting of 96 250-kilowatt wind turbines, located in Karnataka, India to be manufactured by CWEL.
CWEL is a manufacturer and supplier of wind operated electricity generators, towers and turnkey implementers of wind energy farms.
On May 22, 2007, the Company made a down payment of approximately $250,000 to CWEL. The Acquisition is expected to be consummated during the fall of 2007, after the required approval by the Companys stockholders and the fulfillment of certain other conditions.
We have incurred $158,739 through March 31, 2007 in connection with our two acquisitions which is included as deferred acquisition costs in the accompanying balance sheet.
NOTE L VALUATION OF WARRANTS ISSUED TO OLIVEIRA CAPITAL, LLC
The Company sold a promissory note and 425,000 warrants to Oliveira Capital, LLC for $3,000,000. Each warrant will entitle the holder to purchase from the Company one share of common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 commencing on the earlier of the completion of a Business Combination with a target business or the distribution of the Trust Fund and expiring five years from the date of issuance. The warrants have an exercise price of $5.00. The Company has determined, based upon a Black-Scholes model, that the fair value of the warrants on the date of issuance would approximately be $ 1,235,000 using an expected life of five years, volatility of 46% and a risk-free interest rate of 4.8%
We computed volatility for a period of five years. For approximately the first four years we used the trading history of two representative companies that are listed on the Indian Stock exchange. For approximately one year the trading history of the Companys common stock was used. The average volatility of the combined data extending over five years was calculated as 46%. Management believes that this volatility is a reasonable benchmark to use in estimating the value of the warrants.
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE, PRIVATE
LIMITED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of September 30, 2007
For the six months ended September 30, 2006 and
2007
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REVIEW REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To
The Board of Directors
Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited (Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited):
We have reviewed the condensed balance sheet of Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited (Formerly Srivastava Construction, Private Limited) as of September 30, 2007, and the related condensed statements of income for the six months period ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, and cash flows for the six months period ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the balance sheet of Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited (formerly Srivastava Construction, Private Limited) as of March 31, 2007, and the related statements of operations, stockholders equity, and cash flows for the each of the three years ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 (not presented herein); and in our report dated 21st September, 2007, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying balance sheet as of March 31, 2007 is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the balance sheet from which it has been derived.
Yoganandh & Ram
Chartered
Accountants
Independent Auditors registered
with
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(USA)
Chennai, India
November 2, 2007
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated
otherwise)
As of | ||||||||
As of | September 30, 2007 | |||||||
March 31, 2007 | (Unaudited) | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 89 | $ | 46 | ||||
Accounts receivables | 2,751 | 6,574 | ||||||
Unbilled receivables | 2,866 | 2,442 | ||||||
Inventories | 71 | 146 | ||||||
Prepaid and other assets | 674 | 506 | ||||||
Due from related parties | 259 | 208 | ||||||
Total Current Assets | 6,710 | 9,921 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 4,903 | 4,977 | ||||||
BOT Project under Progress | 3,080 | | ||||||
Investment - joint ventures | | 41 | ||||||
Investment others | 387 | 23 | ||||||
Restricted cash, non-current | 62 | 238 | ||||||
Other assets | 216 | 378 | ||||||
Total Assets | 15,358 | 15,580 | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt | 3,646 | 3,570 | ||||||
Trade payables | 139 | 312 | ||||||
Due to related parties | 2,264 | 1,744 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 39 | 206 | ||||||
Deferred taxes on income | | |||||||
Total current liabilities | 6,088 | 5,831 | ||||||
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 2,182 | 2,479 | ||||||
Deferred taxes on income | 538 | 595 | ||||||
Security Deposit from joint ventures | 348 | 377 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 1,913 | 896 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 11,069 | 10,179 | ||||||
Stockholders equity | ||||||||
Common stock, par value USD 0.23 (INR 10) per share | 674 | 674 | ||||||
Additional Paid in Capital | 726 | 726 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 2,818 | 3,550 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | 71 | 450 | ||||||
Total stockholders equity | 4,289 | 5,400 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity | $ | 15,358 | $ | 15,580 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
Six months ended | Six months ended | |||||||
September 30, 2006 | September 30, 2007 | |||||||
Revenue | $ | 4,422 | $ | 7,251 | ||||
Cost of revenue | (3,450 | ) | (5,124 | ) | ||||
Gross profit | 972 | 2,127 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (432 | ) | (601 | ) | ||||
Depreciation | (116 | ) | (157 | ) | ||||
Operating income | 424 | 1,369 | ||||||
Interest expense (net) | (232 | ) | (353 | ) | ||||
Interest income (net) | 32 | 36 | ||||||
Other income | 8 | 7 | ||||||
Operating income before income taxes | 232 | 1,059 | ||||||
Income tax gain / (expense) | (54 | ) | (322 | ) | ||||
Fringe Benefit tax expense | (4 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||
Net Income: | 174 | 731 | ||||||
Earnings per share | 0.06 | 0.25 | ||||||
Basic and diluted | 0.06 | 0.25 | ||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | 2,932,159 | $ | 2,932,159 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
(Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
Common Stock | ||||||||||||||
Additional | Accumulated other | |||||||||||||
Paid in | Retained | comprehensive | ||||||||||||
Shares | Par value | Capital | Earnings | income / (loss) | Total | |||||||||
Balance as of April 1, 2006 | 2,932,159 | 674 | 726 | 2,408 | (68 | ) | 3,740 | |||||||
Loss on foreign currency translation | | | | | (120 | ) | (120 | ) | ||||||
Net Income for the period | | | | 174 | | 174 | ||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2006 | 2,932,159 | 674 | 726 | 2,582 | (188 | ) | 3,794 | |||||||
Balance as at April 1, 2007 | 2,932,159 | 674 | 726 | 2,818 | 71 | 4,289 | ||||||||
Gain on foreign currency translation | | | | | 379 | 379 | ||||||||
Net Income for the period | | | | 731 | | 731 | ||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2007 | 2,932,159 | 674 | 726 | 3.550 | 450 | 5,400 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
Six months | Six months | |||||||
ended | ended | |||||||
September 30, 2006 | September 30, 2007 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 174 | $ | 731 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) in operating activities: | | | ||||||
Depreciation | 116 | 157 | ||||||
Deferred tax expense | 50 | 12 | ||||||
Loss on sale of property and equipment | | 63 | ||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 274 | (3,506 | ) | |||||
Unbilled Receivable | 344 | 651 | ||||||
Inventories | 149 | (68 | ) | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (91 | ) | 219 | |||||
Trade payables | (125 | ) | 157 | |||||
Other current liabilities | 167 | 160 | ||||||
Security Deposit from joint ventures | | | ||||||
Other non-current liabilities | (312 | ) | (1,150 | ) | ||||
Non-current assets | 318 | (64 | ) | |||||
BOT Project under Progress | (833 | ) | 3,260 | |||||
Net cash used in (provided by) operating activities | 231 | 622 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (372 | ) | (11 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | | 122 | ||||||
Non Current Investments | (295 | ) | 387 | |||||
Investment in joint ventures | 13 | (116 | ) | |||||
Restricted cash | 295 | (166 | ) | |||||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (359 | ) | 216 | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
Net movement in cash credit and bank overdraft | (370 | ) | 85 | |||||
Proceeds from other short-term borrowings | (1 | ) | 11 | |||||
Proceeds from long-term borrowings | 763 | 328 | ||||||
Repayment of long-term borrowings | (475 | ) | (687 | ) | ||||
Due to related parties, net | (253 | ) | (623 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | (336 | ) | (886 | ) | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (17 | ) | 5 | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the year | (481 | ) | (43 | ) | ||||
Add: Balance as at the beginning of the period | 539 | 89 | ||||||
Balance as at the end of the period | $ | 58 | $ | 46 | ||||
Supplementary information to Cash flow Statement | ||||||||
Six Months ended | Six Months ended | |||||||
September 30, 2006 | September 30, 2007 | |||||||
Cash paid during the year | ||||||||
Income tax | $167 | $416 | ||||||
Interest | $204 | $303 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
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1. COMPANY OVERVIEW AND RECENT EVENTS
Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited (SIPL or Sricon) is an Infrastructure Company and has established itself as one of the major players in the infrastructure projects like National Highways, Civil and Structural Engineering Works for Power Plants, Steel Mills, Sugar Plants, Turnkey Contract of Power Supply System, Water Supply Schemes, Mining, Quarrying and works for Cement Plant. SIPL was built on the solid foundations of experience, expertise and technological insight Mr. R. L. Srivastava, the Company Chairman and Managing Director, who started his career as a Civil Engineering Contractor. The Company was incorporated in 1997 with the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra in the name of Srivastava Construction Private Limited.
The current infrastructure construction business of the company primarily comprises:
Road Construction and
Maintenance
Canal and Earth
work
Maintenance of Cement
Plant including Refractory work
Civil work for Power and Steel
Plants
Limestone and Coal
Mining
Recent Events
The Company has signed a Letter of Intent with India Globalization Capital, Inc. (USA) (IGC) dated August 28, 2007 to accept investment through its subsidiary IGC-M (Mauritius) by allotment of new equity shares leading to post investment ownership of 51% by IGC. IGC also offers to buy a 12% stake post investment directly from the promoters. On September 15, 2007 the Company signed a Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement and a Shareholders Agreement with India Globalization Capital, Inc (USA) for the purchase and subscription of shares resulting in a 63% post investment ownership by IGC.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Companys audited financial statements and footnotes thereto for the year ended March 31, 2007. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management necessary for a fair presentation of the Companys financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the periods shown, and are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP). The operating results for the six months ended September 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or any future year.
These Financial statements have been prepared in US Dollars (USD), the national currency of United States of America.
Foreign Currency Translation
The accompanying financial statements are reported in U.S. dollars. The Indian rupee is the functional currency for the company. The translation of the functional currencies into U.S. dollars is performed for assets and liabilities using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for revenues, costs and expenses using average exchange rates prevailing during the reporting periods. Adjustments resulting from the translation of functional currency financial statements to reporting currency are accumulated and reported as other comprehensive income/(loss), a separate component of shareholders equity.
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are expressed in the functional currency at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues, costs and expenses are recorded using exchange rates
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prevailing on the date of transaction. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the statement of income. Share Capital issued has been recorded at historical rates whereas those existing on March 31, 2004 have been translates at the rates prevailing on that date.
The exchange rates used for translation purposes are as under:
Month end Average | Period end rate | |||
Six months ended | Rate (P&L rate) | (Balance sheet rate) | ||
September 30, 2006 | INR 45.80 per USD | INR 45.95 per USD | ||
September 30, 2007 | INR 40.72 per USD | INR 39.75 per USD |
c) Revenue recognition
Sales and services include adjustments made towards liquidated damages, price variation and charges paid for discounting of receivables arising from construction/project contracts on a non-recourse basis, wherever applicable.
Revenue is recognized based on the nature of activity when consideration can be reasonably measured and there exists reasonable certainty of its recovery.
Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when substantial risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the buyer under the terms of the contract.
Revenue from construction/project related activity and contracts for supply/commissioning of complex plant and equipment is recognized as follows:
Cost plus contracts: Contract revenue is determined by adding the aggregate cost plus proportionate margin as agreed with the customer and expected to be realized.
Fixed price contracts: Contract revenue is recognized using the percentage completion method. Percentage of completion is determined as a proportion of cost incurred-to-date to the total estimated contract cost. Changes in estimates for revenues, costs to complete and profit margins are recognized in the period in which they are reasonably determinable.
Full provision is made for any loss in the period in which it is foreseen.
Revenue from property development activity is recognized when all significant risks and rewards of ownership in the land and/or building are transferred to the customer and a reasonable expectation of collection of the sale consideration from the customer exists.
Revenue from service related activities and miscellaneous other contracts are recognized when the service is rendered using the proportionate completion method or completed service contract method.
d) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires the use of management estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates are based on historical experience and information that is available to management about current events and actions that the Company may take in the future. Significant items subject to estimates and assumptions include revenue recognition, the useful lives and the evaluation of impairment of property and equipment, the income tax, the contingencies and the provision for impairment of receivables and advances. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
e) Joint venture
The Companys interest in jointly controlled entities is initially recognized at cost.
f) Restricted cash
Restricted cash consists of deposits pledged with various government authorities and deposits restricted as to usage under lien to banks for guarantees and letters of credit given by the Company. The restricted cash is primarily invested in time deposits with banks.
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g) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash includes cash in hand, cash with banks and cash equivalents, which represent highly liquid deposits with an original maturity of ninety days or less. All the investments which include government securities are classified as non current investments (refer Note 2 (i)).
h) Accounts receivable
Accounts receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount. Account balances are written off when the company believes that the receivables will not be recovered. The companys bad debts are included in selling and general administrative expenses. The company did not recognize any bad debts during the six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2007, respectively.
i) Investments
Investments are initially measured at cost, which is the fair value of the consideration given for them, including transaction costs. Investments generally comprises of fixed deposits with banks.
j) Inventories
Inventories primarily comprise finished goods, raw materials, work in progress, stock at customer site, stock in transit, components and accessories, stores and spares, scrap and residue, real estate. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value.
The Cost of various categories of inventories is determined on the following basis:
Raw Material are valued at weighted average of landed cost (Purchase price, Freight inward and transit insurance charges), Work in progress is valued as confirmed, valued & certified by the technicians & site engineers and Finished Goods at material cost plus appropriate share of labor cost and production overhead. Components and accessories, stores erection, materials, spares and loose tools are valued on a First-in-First out basis. Real Estate is valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
k) Property and equipment
Property and equipment is stated at historical cost, net of accumulated depreciation. All direct costs relating to the acquisition and installation of property and equipment are capitalized
Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Category | Years | |||
Buildings | 25 | |||
Plant and Machinery | 20 | |||
Computer Equipment | 3 | |||
Office Equipment | 5 | |||
Furniture and Fixtures | 5 | |||
Vehicles | 5 | |||
Leasehold Improvements | Over the period of lease or useful life (if less) |
Asset individually costing less than INR 5 (equivalent to USD 0.126 as at September 30, 2007) or less are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.
Land is not depreciated.
The assets residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.
Gains and losses arising from retirement or disposal of property and equipment are determined as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the statement of operations on the date of retirement and disposal.
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Costs of additions and substantial improvements to property and equipment are capitalized. The costs of maintenance and repairs of property and equipment are charged to operating expenses.
l) Asset retirement obligations
Asset retirement obligations associated with the Companys leasehold land are subject to the provisions of FAS No. 143 Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations and related interpretation, FIN No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143 . The lease agreements entered into by the Company may contain clauses requiring restoration of the leased site at the end of the lease term and therefore create asset retirement obligations. The Company records the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred and capitalizes the cost by increasing the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. Over time, the liability is accreted to its present value of each period, and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the estimated useful life of the related asset. Upon settlement of the liability, the Company either settles the obligation for its recorded amount or incurs a gain or loss upon settlement.
m) Foreign currency transactions
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are expressed in the functional currency Indian Rupees at the rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at rates ruling on the transaction dates. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the statement of operations.
n) Operating leases
Lease payments under operating leases are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
o) Capital leases
Assets acquired under capital leases are capitalized as assets by the Company at the lower of the fair value of the leased property or the present value of the related lease payments or where applicable, the estimated fair value of such assets. Amortization of leased assets is computed on straight line basis over the useful life of the assets. Amortization charge for capital leases is included in depreciation expense.
p) Impairment of long-lived assets
The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including identifiable assets with finite lives, for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be fully recoverable. Such circumstances include, though are not limited to, significant or sustained declines in revenues or earnings and material adverse changes in the economic climate. For assets that the Company intends to hold for use, if the total of the expected future undiscounted cash flows produced by the assets or asset Company is less than the carrying amount of the assets, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the assets. For assets the Company intends to dispose of by sale, a loss is recognized for the amount by which the estimated fair value less cost to sell is less than the carrying value of the assets. Fair value is determined based on quoted market prices, if available, or other valuation techniques including discounted future net cash flows.
q) Borrowing costs
(i) Capitalized interest
The interest cost incurred for funding a qualifying asset during the construction period is capitalized based on actual investment in the asset at the average interest rate. The capitalized interest is included in the cost of the relevant asset and is depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset.
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(ii) Debt issue expenses
The Company defers and amortizes debt issue expenses over the term of the related borrowing based on the effective interest method.
r) Provision for Warranties and Liquidated Damages
The company recognizes warranty claims and liquidated damages as and when they are probable/ incurred. In past years the company does not have any material warranty claims. The liquidated damages recognized during the six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2007 are USD 10 and zero respectively. The liquidated Damages are included in cost of revenue.
s) Employee benefits
(i) Gratuity Plan
In accordance with Indian law, the Company provides for gratuity obligations through a defined benefit retirement plan (the Gratuity Plan) covering all employees. Under the Gratuity Plan, a lump sum payment to vested employees is made at retirement or termination of employment based on the respective employees salary and the number of years of employment with the Company. The Company provides for the Plan based on actuarial valuations in accordance with FAS No. 87, Employers Accounting for Pensions.
(ii) Provident Fund and employees state insurance schemes
In accordance with Indian law, all employees of the Company are entitled to receive benefits under the Provident Fund, which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employees and the employer make monthly contributions to the plan at a predetermined rate (presently 12.0%) of the employees basic salary. These contributions are made to the fund administered and managed by the Government of India (GoI). In addition some employees of the Company are covered under the employees state insurance schemes, which are also defined contribution schemes recognized by the Indian Revenue Authorities, and are administered through the GoI.
The Companys contributions to both these schemes are expensed in the statement of operations. The Company has no further obligations under these plans beyond its monthly contributions.
(iii) Compensated absences
The employees of the Company are entitled to compensate absences based on the unused leave balance and the last drawn salary of the respective employees. The Company has provided for the liability on account of compensated absences in accordance with FAS No. 43, Accounting for Compensated Absences.
t) Income taxes
In accordance with the provisions of FAS 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, income taxes for the years ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statement of operations in the period in which the change is enacted. Based on managements judgment, the measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced, if necessary, by a valuation allowance for any tax benefits for which it is more likely than not that some portion or all of such benefits will not be realized.
u) Preoperating costs
Preoperating costs represent certain marketing and administrative expenses incurred prior to the commencement of commercial operations of the new line of business. These costs are expensed as incurred.
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v) Earnings per share
In accordance with FAS 128, Earnings Per Share, a basic earnings per equity share is computed using the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per equity share are computed using the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent equity shares outstanding during the period except where the result would be anti-dilutive.
w) Recent accounting pronouncements
The Company does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currently adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
x) Reclassification
Certain items previously reported in specific captions of the financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current years presentation.
Investment in joint ventures
The company has entered into a joint venture dated March 24, 2005 with Hindustan Steel Works Limited having a participation of 49% and 51%, respectively for the purpose of preparation and submitting the bids and executing the contract works in the name of HSCL SIPL (JV) for National Highway Authority of India. The principal objective of joint venture is construction of a four lane highway from km marker 94,000 to km 123,000 of the Nagpur Hyderabad Section of NH-7 in the State of Maharashtra.
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment consist of the following:
As of | As of | |||||||
Particulars | March 31, 2007 | September 30, 2007 | ||||||
Land | 45 | 48 | ||||||
Buildings | 49 | 48 | ||||||
Plant & Machinery | 5,468 | 5,623 | ||||||
Computers | 58 | 64 | ||||||
Furniture and Fixture | 56 | 62 | ||||||
Office equipment | 25 | 28 | ||||||
Vehicles | 165 | 180 | ||||||
Leasehold Improvements | 160 | 178 | ||||||
Total | 6,026 | 6,231 | ||||||
Less: Accumulated depreciation | 1,123 | 1,254 | ||||||
Net | 4,903 | 4,977 |
The gross carrying amounts of fully depreciated assets included in the overall balance of property and equipment above, which were still in active use, are as follows:
As of | As of | |||||||
Particulars | March 31, 2007 | September 30, 2007 | ||||||
Furniture and Fixture | 19 | 28 | ||||||
Office equipment | 11 | 12 | ||||||
Leasehold Improvements | 17 | 34 | ||||||
Vehicles | 86 | 112 | ||||||
Total | 133 | 186 |
All property and equipment of the Company have been pledged as collateral for its secured borrowings.
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Income taxes
The Company accounted for the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2007 and September 30, 2007, on the temporary differences.
The primary components of the income tax expense were:
Six Months ended | ||||||||
September 30, | ||||||||
2006 | 2007 | |||||||
Current Tax Expense | 5 | 310 | ||||||
Deferred Tax Expenses / (Income) | 50 | 12 | ||||||
Income Tax Expense / (Income) | 54 | 322 |
The reconciliation between the provisions for income tax to the amount computed by applying the statutory income tax rate to the income before provision for income tax is summarized below:
As of | ||||||||
March 31, | September 30, | |||||||
2007 | 2007 | |||||||
Net Income before Taxes | 779 | 912 | ||||||
Enacted Tax Rates in India | 33.9900 | % | 33.9900 | % | ||||
Computed Tax Expense / (Income) | (265 | ) | (310 | ) | ||||
Increase / (reduction) in taxes on account of: | ||||||||
Effect of changes in tax rate | 1 | | ||||||
Timing Differences | 620 | 632 | ||||||
Income tax expense / (income) reported | 357 | 322 |
The components that gave rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities included in the balance sheet were as follows:
As of | As of | |||||||
March 31, | September 30, | |||||||
2007 | 2007 | |||||||
Deferred Tax Assets | 11 | 14 | ||||||
Retirement Benefits | 11 | 14 | ||||||
Deferred Tax Liabilities | (549 | ) | (609 | ) | ||||
Property and equipment | (549 | ) | (609 | ) | ||||
Net deferred tax liability | (538 | ) | (595 | ) |
Short term borrowings and current portion of long term debt
As of | As of | |||||||
March 31, | September 30, | |||||||
2007 | 2007 | |||||||
Secured | 2,069 | 2,330 | ||||||
Unsecured | 278 | 314 | ||||||
Total | 2,347 | 2,644 | ||||||
Add: | | |||||||
Current portion of long term debt | 1,299 | 926 | ||||||
Total | 3,646 | 3,570 |
The above-secured borrowings were secured by collateralization against the companys inventory and receivables.
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Long term debt
Long-term debt comprises:
As of | As of | |||||||
March 31, | September 30, | |||||||
2007 | 2007 | |||||||
Secured | ||||||||
Term loans | 1,568 | 1,571 | ||||||
Loan for assets purchased under capital lease | 1,913 | 1,834 | ||||||
Total | 3,481 | 3,405 | ||||||
Less: Current portion (Payable within 1 year) | 1,299 | 926 | ||||||
Total | 2,182 | 2,479 |
The secured loans were collateralized by:
Unencumbered Net Asset Block of the
Company.
Equitable mortgage of properties owned by promoter directors/
guarantors.
Term
Deposits.
Hypothecation of receivables, assignment of toll
rights.
First charge on
Debt-Service Reserve Account.
Dividends
The Company has not paid any dividends from inception through September 30, 2007.
Related party transactions:
The Company has entered into transactions with the following related parties.
Key management personnel:
Mr. R.L Srivastava
Mr. S.P Srivastava
Mrs.I.R Srivastava
Other related parties (entities which are controlled or significantly influenced by the key management personnel and their close relatives)
Biharilal Srivastava
Gulablal Srivastava
Ramdularidevi Srivastava
R. D. Srivastava
Aurobindo Laminations Limited
Narbada Finance & Leasing Private Limited.
Vijay Engineering Enterprise Private Limited
Srivastava Construction Company
Reaselack Polymers Private Limited
Srivastava Hi-Tech Pro-Oil Complex Private Limited
Bhalchandra Finance & Leasing Company Limited
Joint Ventures
HSCL SIPL (JV)
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The transactions and balances with the following related parties are described below:
Six Month ended September 30, 2007 | ||||||||||
Joint | Other | |||||||||
Key Management | Venture | Related | ||||||||
Relationship | Personnel | Entities | Parties | |||||||
Fund Transfer For Exp. | | 167 | 457 | |||||||
Fund Received For Exp. | | | (238 | ) | ||||||
Purchase of Assets | | | | |||||||
Sale/transfer of Assets | | | 28 | |||||||
Employee related transaction by the group | | | | |||||||
Employee related transaction for the group | | | (30 | ) | ||||||
Exp. Incurred by the group | | | | |||||||
Exp. Incurred for the group | | | (4 | ) | ||||||
Closing Balance receivable / (payable) | 86 | (322 | ) | (1,549 | ) |
Purchase & sale/ transfer of assets included primarily purchase & sale/ transfer of Plant and Machinery for and by the key management personnel, joint venture and other related parties.
Employee related transactions included primarily salary, wages and other allowances to employees, traveling and boarding expenses incurred for and by joint venture and other related parties.
Expenses incurred included primarily cost of sales and selling, general & administrative expenses incurred for and by joint venture and other related parties.
Transactions with related parties were at competitive market prices as charged to unaffiliated customers for similar services or charged by other suppliers.
Segment Information
The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No 131 Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. SFAS No 131 establishes standards for reporting information regarding operating segments in annual financial statements and requires selected information for those segments to be presented in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. The Company operates in a single infrastructure construction segment.
11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The company has to observe the laws, government orders and regulations of the state in which they operate. A number of them are currently involved in administrative proceedings arising out of the normal conduct of their business. In the opinion of management, however, the outcome of these actions will not materially affect the financial position, result of operations or cash flow.
Commitments
Capital commitments
The estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account not provided for as on March 31, 2007 and September 30, 2007 are USD zero.
b) Guarantees
The Company had outstanding financial / performance bank guarantees of USD 153 and USD 1,494 as of March 31, 2007 and September 30, 2007.
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Contingencies
The company was awarded a contract from National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in 2004-05, for restoring the Jaipur Gurgaon National Highway 8. The total contract value was USD 5.10 million to be completed in 9 months. The entire stretch of the site was handed over on piecemeal basis without any defined schedule in contravention with contractual provisions and approved construction program and methodology. This has resulted in additional costs due to additional deployment of resources for prolonged period. Thus, the company invoked the escalation clause of the contract and filed a claim of USD 7.65 million. The dispute has been referred to arbitration. The company has not recognized the claim amounts on its books.
The company was awarded a contract from National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in 2001-02 for construction of a four-lane highway on the Namkkal bypass on National Highway 7, in the state of Tamilnadu. The total contract value was USD 4 million and the construction was to have been completed by November 30, 2002. The escalation and variation claim of USD 4.94 million is pending with NHAI. An arbitration process was initiated on July 3, 2007. The company has not recognized the claim amounts on its books.
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of
March 31, 2006 and 2007
For the years ended March 31, 2005, 2006,
2007
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To
The Board of Directors
of
Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited
(Formerly Srivastava Construction Private Limited):
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheets and the related statements of income, of shareholders equity and of cash flows, read with the relevant notes there on, present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited (Formerly Srivastava Construction Private Limited), Nagpur, India as at March 31, 2007 and 2006 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
YOGANANDH & RAM
Chartered
Accountants
Independent Auditors registered
with
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(USA)
Chennai, India
September 21, 2007
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
As of | As of | |||||||
March 31, | March 31, | |||||||
ASSETS | 2006 | 2007 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 539 | $ | 89 | ||||
Accounts receivables | 2,083 | 2,751 | ||||||
Unbilled receivables | 2,980 | 2,866 | ||||||
Inventories | 248 | 71 | ||||||
Prepaid and other assets | 617 | 674 | ||||||
Due from related parties | 241 | 259 | ||||||
Total Current Assets | 6,708 | 6,710 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 4,347 | 4,903 | ||||||
BOT Project under Progress | 1,584 | 3,080 | ||||||
Investment joint ventures | 43 | | ||||||
Investment others | 148 | 387 | ||||||
Restricted cash, non-current | 724 | 62 | ||||||
Other assets | 407 | 216 | ||||||
Total Assets | 13,961 | 15,358 | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt | 3,868 | 3,646 | ||||||
Trade payables | 1,366 | 139 | ||||||
Due to related parties | 1,604 | 2,264 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 53 | 39 | ||||||
Deferred taxes on income | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 6,891 | 6,088 | ||||||
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 1,855 | 2,182 | ||||||
Deferred taxes on income | 441 | 538 | ||||||
Security Deposit from joint ventures | 337 | 348 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 697 | 1,913 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 10,221 | 11,069 | ||||||
Stockholders equity | ||||||||
Common stock, par value USD 0.23 (INR10) per share | 674 | 674 | ||||||
Additional Paid in Capital | 726 | 726 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 2,408 | 2,818 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) / income | (68 | ) | 71 | |||||
Total stockholders equity | 3,740 | 4,289 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity | $ | 13,961 | $ | 15,358 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
Year ended | Year ended | Year ended | ||||||||||
March 31, 2005 | March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | ||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 11,477 | $ | 11,011 | $ | 10,604 | ||||||
Cost of revenue | (9,271 | ) | (8,596 | ) | (8,101 | ) | ||||||
Gross profit | 2,206 | 2,415 | 2,503 | |||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (920 | ) | (1,241 | ) | (1,115 | ) | ||||||
Depreciation | (190 | ) | (240 | ) | (243 | ) | ||||||
Operating income | 1,096 | 934 | 1,145 | |||||||||
Interest expense (net) | (312 | ) | (389 | ) | (533 | ) | ||||||
Interest income (net) | 60 | 50 | 66 | |||||||||
Other income | 63 | 73 | 100 | |||||||||
Operating income before income taxes | 907 | 668 | 778 | |||||||||
Income tax gain / (expense) | (363 | ) | (179 | ) | (357 | ) | ||||||
Fringe Benefit tax expense | | (7 | ) | (11 | ) | |||||||
Net Income: | 544 | 482 | 410 | |||||||||
Earnings per share | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.14 | |||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | 2,932,159 | $ | 2,932,159 | $ | 2,932,159 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
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SRICON
INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava Construction Private
Limited)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
(Amounts in Thousand US Dollars, except
share data and as stated otherwise)
Common Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Accumulated other | |||||||||||||||||||||
Par | Paid in | Retained | comprehensive | |||||||||||||||||||
Shares | value | Capital | Earnings | income / (loss) | Total | |||||||||||||||||
Balance as of April 1, 2004 | 183,259 | 44 | 1,356 | 1,383 | (2 | ) | 2,781 | |||||||||||||||
Gain on foreign currency translation | | | | | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
Bonus Shares issued | 2,748,900 | 630 | (630 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||
Net Income for the period | | | | 544 | | 544 | ||||||||||||||||
Balance as of March 31, 2005 | 2,932,159 | 674 | 726 | 1,926 | (1 | ) | 3,326 | |||||||||||||||
Loss on foreign currency translation | | | | | (67 | ) | (68 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net Income for the period | | | | 482 | | 482 | ||||||||||||||||
Balance as of March 31, 2006 | 2,932,159 | 674 | 726 | 2,408 | (68 | ) | 3,740 | |||||||||||||||
Gain on foreign currency translation | | | | | 139 | 139 | ||||||||||||||||
Net Income for the period | | | | 410 | | 410 | ||||||||||||||||
Balance as at March 31, 2007 | 2,932,159 | 674 | 726 | 2,818 | 71 | 4,289 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated
otherwise)
Year ended | Year ended | Year ended | ||||||||||
March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | ||||||||||
2005 | 2006 | 2007 | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 544 | $ | 482 | $ | 410 | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash | ||||||||||||
provided (used) in operating activities: | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 190 | 240 | 243 | |||||||||
Deferred tax expense | 168 | 34 | 79 | |||||||||
Loss on sale of property and equipment | (26 | ) | 5 | (67 | ) | |||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities | ||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | 82 | 4 | (574 | ) | ||||||||
Unbilled Receivable | 5 | (2,039 | ) | 200 | ||||||||
Inventories | (81 | ) | (98 | ) | 177 | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 39 | (473 | ) | (37 | ) | |||||||
Trade payables | (469 | ) | 792 | (1,214 | ) | |||||||
Other current liabilities | 314 | (302 | ) | (15 | ) | |||||||
Security Deposit from joint ventures | | 340 | | |||||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 11 | 528 | 1,140 | |||||||||
Non-current assets | (111 | ) | (91 | ) | 126 | |||||||
BOT Project under Progress | | (1,595 | ) | (1,380 | ) | |||||||
Net cash used in (provided by) operating activities | 666 | (2,173 | ) | (911 | ) | |||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (517 | ) | (1,415 | ) | (727 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 42 | 26 | 10 | |||||||||
Non Current Investments | (285 | ) | 506 | (224 | ) | |||||||
Investment in joint ventures | | (43 | ) | 111 | ||||||||
Restricted cash | 104 | (483 | ) | 654 | ||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (656 | ) | (1,409 | ) | (176 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||||||
Net movement in cash credit and bank overdraft | 156 | 2,294 | (628 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from other short-term borrowings | 58 | 44 | 165 | |||||||||
Proceeds from long-term borrowings | 248 | 2,343 | 1,497 | |||||||||
Repayment of long-term borrowings | (426 | ) | (752 | ) | (966 | ) | ||||||
Due to related parties, net | 20 | (63 | ) | 572 | ||||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 56 | 3,866 | 640 | |||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 1 | (7 | ) | (4 | ) | |||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the year | 67 | 277 | (450 | ) | ||||||||
Add: Balance as at the beginning of the year | 195 | 262 | 539 | |||||||||
Balance as at the end of the year | $ | 262 | $ | 539 | $ | 89 |
Supplementary information to Cash flow Statement
Year ended | Year ended | Year ended | ||||||||||
March 31, 2005 | March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | ||||||||||
Cash paid during the year | ||||||||||||
Income tax | 184 | 270 | 170 | |||||||||
Interest | 248 | 293 | 386 | |||||||||
Non Cash Items: | ||||||||||||
Common stock issued on conversion of additional paid in capital | 630 | | |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
1. BACKGROUND
a) Incorporation and History
Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited (SIPL or Sricon) is an Infrastructure Company and has established itself as one of the major players in the infrastructure projects like National Highways, Civil and Structural Engineering Works for Power Plants, Steel Mills, Sugar Plants, Turnkey Contract of Power Supply System, Water Supply Schemes, Mining, Quarrying and works for Cement Plant. SIPL was built on the solid foundations of experience, expertise and technological insight Mr. R. L. Srivastava, the Company Chairman and Managing Director, who started his career as a Civil Engineering Contractor. The Company was incorporated in 1997 with the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra in the name of Srivastava Construction Private Limited.
Until the formation of SIPL, the Infrastructure construction work was carried on under the banner of Vijay Engineering Enterprises VEE (partnership concern). SIPL was incorporated with an avowed objective of taking up large scale infrastructure projects in sectors such as Highways, Water Management System, Power and Cement Plants, etc., and with a view to consolidate all infrastructure activities under one roof so as to garner better synergy business profile as well as cost management VEE was merged with SIPL.
Some of the notable client for which the Company has undertaken infrastructure projects includes National Highway Authority of India, National Thermal Power Corporation, Western Coalfields Limited, Larsen & Turbo Limited, Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited and Hindustan Steelworks Construction Limited.
The company is accredited with ISO 9001:2000 Certification and the scope for registration being
To execute projects in the field of construction comprising of Road Works, Industrial Building/Infrastructure Projects, Plants foundations, Housing/Colony construction, bridge construction, Water works, Refractory Works and Jetty Works .
b) Description of Business
The current infrastructure construction business of the company primarily comprises:
c) Industry Overview
The size of the construction industry in India is over USD 28 billion, which accounts for more than 6% of the GDP. This industry is the largest employer in the country almost 32 million people. The sector is riding on a high growth wave powered by the large spends on the on going infrastructure programs evidenced all over the country in the form of new highways, dams, power plant and pipelines. The sectors contributing to the high growth rates are Power, Transport, Petroleum and urban Infrastructure.
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LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
According to Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, while addressing the Finance Ministers of ASEAN countries, at the Indo ASEAN Summit at New Delhi, has informed the august gathering that India needs USD 150 billion at the rate of USD 15 billion per annum for next 10 years. Out of these projections, India is getting FDI at the rate of USD 5 billion per annum. More than 50% of the FDIs will be utilized for Infrastructure, Telecom, and Power among others.
As relates to roads, the Golden Quadrilateral is progressing well with an extent of approximately 4,500 miles followed up with north-south corridor of 13,300 miles. Besides, the Government is also planning to have East and West Coast corridors.
The Nodal Agencies NHAI, NTPC, NHPC, and PGCL have ambitious plans over the 10th and 11th Five Year Plans. (USD 81,438 million in the 10th Plan itself). The value of overseas projects, under execution by Indian Companies, is conservatively estimated to be around USD 4,176 million covering major markets being Malaysia, Middle East, and East Africa. The Industry is characterized by a large number of players a trend mirrored even in larger and mature markets such as the US and Japan. No single company controls a very large share of the overall market.
The Infrastructure Budget of the Government for the 10th Plan (FY 02-07) is as under:
(USD in Millions) | ||||||
Sector | FY20 01-04 | FY20 04-07 | ||||
Roads | $ | 7,656.61 | $ | 14,617.16 | ||
Power | 9,280.74 | 19,721.57 | ||||
Oil & Gas | 8,816.70 | 15,313.22 | ||||
Ports/ Airports/ Shipping | 2,088.16 | 3,712.29 | ||||
Railways | 7,424.59 | 11,136.89 | ||||
Telecom | 15,313.22 | 16,937.35 | ||||
Total | $ | 50,580.02 | $ | 81,438.48 |
The Outlay for the Central Sector Roads alone is USD 12,642.69 million.
The position of on-going Road Projects in India is:
(USD in Millions) | |||||||
Funding Agency/Source | No. of Projects | Total Value | |||||
NHAI | $ | 50 | $ | 2,218.46 | |||
World Bank | 15 | 1,043.20 | |||||
Asian Development Bank | 8 | 290.14 | |||||
Annuity | 8 | 546.10 | |||||
BOT | 7 | 768.90 | |||||
Total | $ | 88 | $ | 4,866.80 |
d) Business
Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited (SIPL or Sricon) is a leading Infrastructure Company and has established itself as one of the major players in the infrastructure projects like National Highways, Civil and Structural Engineering Works for Power Plants, Steel Mills, Sugar Plants, Turnkey Contract of Power Supply System, Water Supply Schemes, Mining, Quarrying and works for Cement Plant.
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LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
The Company has signed MOUs with industry majors like Systems America and Hindustan Steel Works Construction Limited HSCL, the company is well geared to participate in large value projects. The company has also been pre-qualified by National Highway Authority of India for bidding in various projects.
National Highway Authority of India is implementing highways projects worth USD 12,529 million including the Golden Quadrilateral Projects. It is well geared to implement this scheme under a fast track method, as sufficient funds are available with it by way of the tax collected on petrol and diesel. With the support of large corporate houses with which the company has a tie up, it would not be difficult for the company to garner large orders annually. The company is pre-qualified to bid on contracts with values up to USD 116 million. As an example, the company has already won a contract for USD 24.36 million (excluding escalation and variation amount of USD 10.44 million) from National Highway Authority of India in joint venture name i.e. HSCL-SIPL (JV) with Hindustan Steel Works Construction Limited in the year 2005-06 from mile 62,600 to 82,000 of Nagpur Hyderabad section of National Highway 7 in Maharashtra.
The company has entered into the following strategic technical alliances to improve its technical capabilities:
This is clearly evident from the following illustrative list of demanding clients for whom over the last three decades; SIPL has successfully completed various infrastructure projects.
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
The Companys registration with the following entities reflects its technical expertise, project execution capabilities and reliability:
e) Risks and Threats
Foreign Competition The Government has opened the sector to foreign companies who can bid on projects on their own, or through joint ventures with domestic companies. This could create more competition in the future.
Domestic Competition - The Company faces two types of competition in the domestic sector:
(i) | Competition from the local players in and around their state, typically this is applicable to low value contracts. | |
(ii) | Marketing / Business Development - Construction contracts for infrastructure in India are offered by the Government sector, Central Government and the State Governments. Funds for these are allocated through their budgetary support as well as through international and domestic financial institutions such as World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International co-operation, Housing & Urban Development Corporation, National Bank for Agricultural & Rural Development, etc. In view of the nature of our market, the major sources of information of ensuing tenders for construction contracts are newspapers and government gazettes. In addition to these, construction contracts are also offered by the private sector. |
f) Strengths and Opportunities
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LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements for the years ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP). The significant accounting policies adopted by SIPL, in respect of these financial statements, are set out below.
These Financial statements have been prepared in US Dollars (USD), the national currency of United States of America.
b) Foreign Currency Translation
The accompanying financial statements are reported in U.S. dollars. The Indian rupee is the functional currency for the company. The translation of the functional currencies into U.S. dollars is performed for assets and liabilities using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for revenues, costs and expenses using average exchange rates prevailing during the reporting periods. Adjustments resulting from the translation of functional currency financial statements to reporting currency are accumulated and reported as other comprehensive income/(loss), a separate component of shareholders equity.
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are expressed in the functional currency at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues, costs and expenses are recorded using exchange rates prevailing on the date of transaction. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the statement of income. Share Capital issued has been recorded at historical rates whereas those existing on March 31, 2004 have been translates at the rates prevailing on that date.
The exchange rates used for translation purposes are as under:
Year | Month end Average Rate (P&L rate) | Year end rate (Balance sheet rate) | ||
2004-05 | INR 44.85 per USD | INR 43.62 per USD | ||
2005-06 | INR 44.18 per USD | INR 44.48 per USD | ||
2006-07 | INR 45.11 per USD | INR 43.10 per USD |
c) Revenue recognition
Sales and services include adjustments made towards liquidated damages, price variation and charges paid for discounting of receivables arising from construction/project contracts on a non-recourse basis, wherever applicable.
Revenue is recognized based on the nature of activity when consideration can be reasonably measured and there exists reasonable certainty of its recovery.
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LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when substantial risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the buyer under the terms of the contract.
Revenue from construction/project related activity and contracts for supply/commissioning of complex plant and equipment is recognized as follows:
a) | Cost plus contracts: Contract revenue is determined by adding the aggregate cost plus proportionate margin as agreed with the customer and expected to be realized. | ||
b) | Fixed price contracts: Contract revenue is recognized using the percentage completion method. Percentage of completion is determined as a proportion of cost incurred-to-date to the total estimated contract cost. Changes in estimates for revenues, costs to complete and profit margins are recognized in the period in which they are reasonably determinable |
Full provision is made for any loss in the period in which it is foreseen.
Revenue from property development activity is recognized when all significant risks and rewards of ownership in the land and/or building are transferred to the customer and a reasonable expectation of collection of the sale consideration from the customer exists.
Revenue from service related activities and miscellaneous other contracts are recognized when the service is rendered using the proportionate completion method or completed service contract method.
d) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires the use of management estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates are based on historical experience and information that is available to management about current events and actions that the Company may take in the future. Significant items subject to estimates and assumptions include revenue recognition, the useful lives and the evaluation of impairment of property and equipment, the income tax, the contingencies and the provision for impairment of receivables and advances. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
e) Joint venture
The Companys interest in jointly controlled entities is initially recognized at cost.
f) Restricted cash
Restricted cash consists of deposits pledged with various government authorities and deposits restricted as to usage under lien to banks for guarantees and letters of credit given by the Company. The restricted cash is primarily invested in time deposits with banks.
g) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash includes cash in hand, cash with banks and cash equivalents, which represent highly liquid deposits with an original maturity of ninety days or less. All the investments which include government securities are classified as non current investments (refer Note 2 (i)).
h) Accounts receivable
Accounts receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount. Account balances are written off when the company believes that the receivables will not be recovered. The companys bad debts are included in selling and general administrative expenses. The company did not recognize any bad debts during the year ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007, respectively.
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
i) Investments
Investments are initially measured at cost, which is the fair value of the consideration given for them, including transaction costs. Investments generally comprises of fixed deposits with banks.
j) Inventories
Inventories primarily comprise finished goods, raw materials, work in progress, stock at customer site, stock in transit, components and accessories, stores and spares, scrap and residue, real estate. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value.
The Cost of various categories of inventories is determined on the following basis:
Raw Material are valued at weighted average of landed cost (Purchase price, Freight inward and transit insurance charges), Work in progress is valued as confirmed, valued & certified by the technicians & site engineers and Finished Goods at material cost plus appropriate share of labor cost and production overhead. Components and accessories, stores erection, materials, spares and loose tools are valued on a First-in-First out basis. Real Estate is valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
k) Property and equipment
Property and equipment is stated at historical cost, net of accumulated depreciation. All direct costs relating to the acquisition and installation of property and equipment are capitalized
Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Category | Years | |||
Buildings | 25 | |||
Plant and Machinery | 20 | |||
Computer Equipment | 3 | |||
Office Equipment | 5 | |||
Furniture and Fixtures | 5 | |||
Vehicles | 5 | |||
Leasehold Improvements | Over the period of lease or useful life (if less) |
Assets individually costing INR 5 (equivalent to USD 0.116 as at March 31, 2007) or less are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.
Land is not depreciated.
The assets residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.
Gains and losses arising from retirement or disposal of property and equipment are determined as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the statement of operations on the date of retirement and disposal.
Costs of additions and substantial improvements to property and equipment are capitalized. The costs of maintenance and repairs of property and equipment are charged to operating expenses.
l) Asset retirement obligations
Asset retirement obligations associated with the Companys leasehold land are subject to the provisions of FAS No. 143 Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations and related interpretation, FIN No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143 . The lease agreements
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
entered into by the Company may contain clauses requiring restoration of the leased site at the end of the lease term and therefore create asset retirement obligations. The Company records the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred and capitalizes the cost by increasing the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. Over time, the liability is accreted to its present value of each period, and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the estimated useful life of the related asset. Upon settlement of the liability, the Company either settles the obligation for its recorded amount or incurs a gain or loss upon settlement.
m) Foreign currency transactions
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are expressed in the functional currency Indian Rupees at the rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at rates ruling on the transaction dates. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the statement of operations.
n) Operating leases
Lease payments under operating leases are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
o) Capital leases
Assets acquired under capital leases are capitalized as assets by the Company at the lower of the fair value of the leased property or the present value of the related lease payments or where applicable, the estimated fair value of such assets. Amortization of leased assets is computed on straight line basis over the useful life of the assets. Amortization charge for capital leases is included in depreciation expense.
p) Impairment of long lived assets
The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including identifiable assets with finite lives, for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be fully recoverable. Such circumstances include, though are not limited to, significant or sustained declines in revenues or earnings and material adverse changes in the economic climate. For assets that the Company intends to hold for use, if the total of the expected future undiscounted cash flows produced by the assets or asset Company is less than the carrying amount of the assets, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the assets. For assets the Company intends to dispose of by sale, a loss is recognized for the amount by which the estimated fair value less cost to sell is less than the carrying value of the assets. Fair value is determined based on quoted market prices, if available, or other valuation techniques including discounted future net cash flows.
q) Borrowing costs
(i) Capitalized interest
The interest cost incurred for funding a qualifying asset during the construction period is capitalized based on actual investment in the asset at the average interest rate. The capitalized interest is included in the cost of the relevant asset and is depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset.
(ii) Debt issue expenses
The Company defers and amortizes debt issue expenses over the term of the related borrowing based on the effective interest method.
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
r) Provision for Warranties and Liquidated Damages
The company recognizes warranty claims and liquidated damages as and when they are probable/ incurred. In past years the company does not have any material warranty claims. The liquidated damages recognized during year ended March 31, 2005, March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2007 are USD 7, 21 and 21 respectively. The liquidated Damages are included in cost of revenue.
s) Employee benefits
(i) Gratuity Plan
In accordance with Indian law, the Company provides for gratuity obligations through a defined benefit retirement plan (the Gratuity Plan) covering all employees. Under the Gratuity Plan, a lump sum payment to vested employees is made at retirement or termination of employment based on the respective employees salary and the number of years of employment with the Company. The Company provides for the Plan based on actuarial valuations in accordance with FAS No. 87, Employers Accounting for Pensions.
(ii) Provident Fund and employees state insurance schemes
In accordance with Indian law, all employees of the Company are entitled to receive benefits under the Provident Fund, which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employees and the employer make monthly contributions to the plan at a predetermined rate (presently 12.0%) of the employees basic salary. These contributions are made to the fund administered and managed by the Government of India (GoI). In addition some employees of the Company are covered under the employees state insurance schemes, which are also defined contribution schemes recognized by the Indian Revenue Authorities, and are administered through the GoI.
The Companys contributions to both these schemes are expensed in the statement of operations. The Company has no further obligations under these plans beyond its monthly contributions.
(iii) Compensated absences
The employees of the Company are entitled to be compensated for absences based on the unused leave balance and the last drawn salary of the respective employees. The Company has provided for the liability on account of compensated absences in accordance with FAS No. 43, Accounting for Compensated Absences.
t) Income taxes
In accordance with the provisions of FAS 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, income taxes for the years ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statement of operations in the period in which the change is enacted. Based on managements judgment, the measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced, if necessary, by a valuation allowance for any tax benefits for which it is more likely than not that some portion or all of such benefits will not be realized.
u) Preoperating costs
Preoperating costs represent certain marketing and administrative expenses incurred prior to the commencement of commercial operations of the new line of business. These costs are expensed as incurred.
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
v) Earnings per share
In accordance with FAS 128, Earnings Per Share, a basic earnings per equity share is computed using the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per equity share are computed using the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent equity shares outstanding during the period except where the result would be anti-dilutive.
w) Recent accounting pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (FAS 158). This Statement requires companies to recognize the over-funded or under-funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position. The Company has applied FAS 158 which has no impact on the financial statements.
In May 2005, the FASB issued FAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections-a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3 (FAS 154). This Statement replaces APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, and FASB Statement No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements. This Statement requires retrospective application to prior periods financial statements for changes in accounting principle, unless it is impractical to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. FAS 154 also requires that a change in depreciation, amortization, or depletion method for long, non-financial assets be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate effected by a change in accounting principle. The Company adopted FAS 154 for accounting changes and corrections of errors made after the adoption date. The adoption of the provisions of FAS 154 did not have an impact on the Companys financial statements.
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements (SAB 108). SAB 108 provides guidance on how prior year misstatements should be taken into consideration when quantifying misstatements in current year financial statements for purposes of determining whether the current years financial statements are materially misstated. The provisions of SAB 108 are required to be applied by registrants in their annual financial statements covering fiscal years ending on or before November 15, 2007. The adoption of the provisions of SAB 108 did not have an impact on the Companys financial statements.
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxesan interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting and reporting for uncertainties in income tax law. This Interpretation prescribes a comprehensive model for the financial statement recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns. The provisions of FIN 48 will be applied beginning in the first quarter of 2008 (i.e. from April 1, 2008), with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this Interpretation on its financial statements.
x) Reclassification
Certain items previously reported in specific captions of the financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current years presentation.
3. INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURES
The company has entered into a joint venture dated March 24, 2005 with Hindustan Steel Works Limited having a participation of 49% and 51%, respectively for the purpose of preparation and submitting the bids and executing the contract works in the name of HSCL SIPL (JV) for National Highway Authority of India. The principal objective of joint venture is construction of a four lane highway from km marker 94,000 to km 123,000 of the Nagpur Hyderabad Section of NH-7 in the State of Maharashtra.
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment consist of the following:
As of | As of | |||||
Particulars | March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | ||||
Land | 43 | 45 | ||||
Buildings | 43 | 49 | ||||
Plant & Machinery | 4,658 | 5,468 | ||||
Electrical Installation | | | ||||
Roads | | | ||||
Computers | 53 | 58 | ||||
Furniture and Fixture | 54 | 56 | ||||
Office equipment | 23 | 25 | ||||
Vehicles | 160 | 165 | ||||
Leasehold Improvements | 155 | 160 | ||||
Total | 5,189 | 6,026 | ||||
Less: Accumulated depreciation | 842 | 1,123 | ||||
Net | 4,347 | 4,903 |
Plant & Machinery included plant & machinery and commercial vehicles acquired under capital leases amounting to USD 2,086 and 2,372 as of March 31, 2006 and 2007, respectively (net of accumulated depreciation of USD 1,480 and 1,697 as at March 31, 2006 and 2007, respectively).
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
The gross carrying amounts of fully depreciated assets included in the overall balance of property and equipment above, which were still in active use, are as follows:
As of | As of | |||||||
Particulars | March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | ||||||
Furniture and Fixture | 15 | 19 | ||||||
Office equipment | 10 | 11 | ||||||
Vehicles | 14 | 17 | ||||||
Leasehold Improvements | 44 | 86 | ||||||
Total | 83 | 133 |
All property and equipment of the Company have been pledged as collateral for its secured borrowings.
5. INCOME TAXES
The Company accounted for the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of March 31 2005, 2006 and 2007, on the temporary differences.
The primary components of the income tax expense were:
Year ended March 31, | |||||||||
2005 | 2006 | 2007 | |||||||
Current Tax Expense | 195 | 145 | 278 | ||||||
Deferred Tax Expenses / (Income) | 168 | 34 | 79 | ||||||
Income Tax Expense / (Income) | 363 | 179 | 357 |
The reconciliation between the provisions for income tax to the amount computed by applying the statutory income tax rate to the income before provision for income tax is summarized below:
Year ended March 31, | |||||||||
2005 | 2006 | 2007 | |||||||
Net Income before Taxes | 907 | 668 | 779 | ||||||
Enacted Tax Rates in India | 36.5925 | % | 33.6600 | % | 33.9900 | % | |||
Computed Tax Expense / (Income) | (332 | ) | (225 | ) | (265 | ) | |||
Increase / (reduction) in taxes on account of: | |||||||||
Effect of changes in tax rate | 2 | (12 | ) | 1 | |||||
Timing Differences | 693 | 416 | 620 | ||||||
Income tax expense / (income) reported | 363 | 179 | 357 |
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
The components that gave rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities included in the balance sheet were as follows:
As of | As of | |||||
March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | |||||
Deferred Tax Assets | ||||||
Retirement Benefits | 9 | 11 | ||||
9 | 11 | |||||
Deferred Tax Liabilities | ||||||
Property and equipment | (450 | ) | (549 | ) | ||
(450 | ) | (549 | ) | |||
Net deferred tax liability | (441 | ) | (538 | ) |
6. SHORT TERM BORROWINGS AND CURRENT PORTION OF LONG TERM DEBT
As of | As of | |||||
March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | |||||
Secured | 2,787 | 2,069 | ||||
Unsecured | 102 | 278 | ||||
Total | 2,889 | 2,347 | ||||
Add: | ||||||
Current portion of long term debt | 979 | 1,299 | ||||
Total | 3,868 | 3,646 |
The above-secured borrowings were secured by collateralization against the companys inventory and receivables
The weighted average interest rates on the short-term borrowings were 13.16% and 13.34% for the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2007, respectively.
The details of unused lines of credit (Cash credit) were as follows:
As of | As of | |||
March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | |||
Secured | 87 | 109 |
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
7. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Gratuity plan:
The measurement dates for the Companys Gratuity Plan were March 31, 2006 and 2007. The following table sets forth the changes in the projected benefit obligation and amounts recognized in the Companys balance sheet as of the respective measurement dates:
As of | As of | |||||||
March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | |||||||
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation | ||||||||
Accumulated Benefit Obligation | 9 | 13 | ||||||
Projected Benefit obligation at the beginning of the year | 13 | 22 | ||||||
Current Service Cost | 2 | 3 | ||||||
Interest Cost | 1 | 2 | ||||||
Benefits paid | | | ||||||
Actuarial (gain)/ loss | 5 | 2 | ||||||
Projected Benefit obligation at the end of the year | 21 | 29 | ||||||
Net amount recognized | 21 | 29 |
The components of the net gratuity cost were as follows:
For Year Ended | ||||||||||
March 31, 2005 | March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | ||||||||
Current Service Cost | 2 | 2 | 3 | |||||||
Interest Cost | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||
Recognized actuarial (gain)/loss | | (5 | ) | (2 | ) | |||||
Net Gratuity Cost | 2 | (1 | ) | 2 |
The net gratuity accrued liabilities, were as follows:
As of | As of | |||||
March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | |||||
Net Gratuity Liability | 21 | 29 |
The weighted average assumptions used to determine the benefit obligations were as follows:
Year ended | Year ended | |||||
March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | |||||
Discounting Rate | 8.00 | % | 8.00 | % | ||
Rate of Compensation increase | 5.50 | % | 5.50 | % |
The weighted average assumptions used to determine the net periodic cost were as follows:
Year ended | Year ended | |||||
March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | |||||
Discounting Rate | 8.00 | % | 8.00 | % | ||
Rate of Compensation increase | 5.50 | % | 5.50 | % | ||
Return on plan asset | 0.00 | % | 0.00 | % |
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
Actuarial gains and losses are recognized as and when incurred. The Company has not recognized any of the following as of March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007:
The estimated amounts of gratuity benefits expected to be paid in each of the next 5 years and in the aggregate for 5 years thereafter, are as follows:
As of | ||||
March 31, 2007 | ||||
Year Ending March 31, 2008 | 1 | |||
Year Ending March 31, 2009 | 2 | |||
Year Ending March 31, 2010 | 2 | |||
Year Ending March 31, 2011 | 2 | |||
Year Ending March 31, 2012 | 1 | |||
Year Ending March 31, 2013 - 17 | 22 | |||
Total | 30 |
Actuarial gains and losses are recognized as and when incurred. The Company has not recognized any of the following as of March 31, 2006 and 2007:
c) Provident Fund
The Companys contribution towards the Provident Fund amounted to USD 11, 14 and 12 for the years ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007, respectively.
3. LONG TERM DEBT
Long-term debt comprises:
As of | As of | |||||
March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | |||||
Secured | ||||||
Term loans | 890 | 1,568 | ||||
Loan for assets purchased under capital lease | 1,944 | 1,913 | ||||
Total | 2,834 | 3,481 | ||||
Less: Current portion (Payable within 1 year) | 979 | 1,299 | ||||
Total | 1,855 | 2,182 |
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
The secured loans were collateralized by:
The scheduled repayments of the long term debts during the next 5 years and beyond are as follows:
As of | |||
Year | March 31, 2007 | ||
2008 | 1,299 | ||
2009 | 1,073 | ||
2010 | 782 | ||
2011 | 326 | ||
2012 | | ||
Total | 3,481 |
The details of secured term loans are as follows:
As of | As of | |||
March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | |||
Term Loans | 2,932 | 2,376 |
The amounts payable for the capital lease obligation would be 712, 531, 251 and 2 for the years ending March 31, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, respectively.
Under the loan agreements, the company must maintain, among other things, certain specified financial ratios, with which the company was in compliance as of March 31, 2007.
4. DIVIDENDS
Final dividends proposed by the Board of Directors will be payable when formally declared by the shareholders, who have the right to decrease but not increase the amount of the dividend recommended by the Board of Directors. Interim dividends will be declared by the Board of Directors without the need for shareholders approval.
Dividends payable to equity shareholders will be based on the net income available for distribution as reported in the Companys financial statements prepared in accordance with Indian GAAP. Dividends can only be declared and paid in Indian Rupees and/or converted into foreign currency for an equivalent amount in cases where dividend is permitted to be repatriated.
Under the Indian Companies Act 1956, dividends may be paid out of the profits of a company in the year in which the dividend is declared or out of the undistributed profits of previous fiscal years. Before declaring a dividend greater than 10% of the par value of its equity shares, a company is required to transfer to its reserves a minimum percentage of its profits for that year, ranging from 2.5% to 10 %, depending on the dividend percentage to be declared in such year. Dividends can be distributed out of the general reserve in case of a loss or inadequacy of current distributable profits. Presently, the Company is required to pay dividend tax on the total amount of the dividend declared, distributed or paid at the specified tax rate including surcharge (applicable tax rate is 16.99% as at March 31, 2007).
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
The Company has not paid any dividends from inception through March 31, 2007.
Under the agreements with the lenders, lender specific permission will be required in certain cases for distributing dividends. The company has an outstanding secured loan of USD 1.57 million from the Bank of India wherein the company has submitted a stamped undertaking to the Bank; the company shall not without the Banks written permission declare dividend for any year except out of the profits relating to that year after meeting all the financial commitments to the bank and making all dues and necessary provisions.
5. DONATIONS
Donations were made to premier educational institutions and others amounting to USD 8, 5 and 7 for the years ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007, respectively and were included in selling, general and administration expenses in the statements of operations.
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has entered into transactions with the following related parties.
Key management personnel:
Mr. R.L Srivastava
Mr. S.P Srivastava
Mrs.I.R Srivastava
Other related parties (entities which are controlled or significantly influenced by the key management personnel and their close relatives)
Biharilal Srivastava
Gulablal Srivastava
Ramdularidevi Srivastava
R. D. Srivastava
Aurobindo Laminations Limited
Narbada Finance & Leasing Private Limited.
Vijay Engineering Enterprise Private Limited
Srivastava Construction Company
Reaselack Polymers Private Limited
Srivastava Hi-Tech Pro-Oil Complex Priavte Limited
Bhalchandra Finance & Leasing Company Limited
Joint Ventures
HSCL SIPL (JV)
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
The transactions and balances with the following related parties are described below:
Year ended March 31, 2005 | ||||||
Key Management | Other Related | |||||
Relationship | Personnel | Parties | ||||
Fund Transferred | | 90 | ||||
Fund Received | | (151 | ) | |||
Purchase of Assets | | (269 | ) | |||
Sale/transfer of Assets | | 130 | ||||
Employee related transaction by the Company | | 1 | ||||
Employee related transaction for the Company | | | ||||
Expenses incurred by the Company | 114 | 446 | ||||
Expenses incurred for the Company | (33 | ) | (891 | ) | ||
Closing Balance receivable / (payable) | (266 | ) | (1,188 | ) |
Year ended March 31, 2006 | |||||||||
Key Management | Other Related | ||||||||
Relationship | Personnel | Joint Venture | Parties | ||||||
Fund Transferred | | (193 | ) | 437 | |||||
Fund Received | | | (913 | ) | |||||
Purchase of Assets | (39 | ) | | (2 | ) | ||||
Sale/transfer of Assets | | | 1 | ||||||
Employee related transaction by the Company | | 2 | 1 | ||||||
Employee related transaction for the Company | | (0 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||
Expenses incurred by the Company | 168 | 169 | 818 | ||||||
Expenses incurred for the Company | (63 | ) | (82 | ) | (9 | ) | |||
Closing Balance receivable / (payable) | (190 | ) | 42 | (1,173 | ) | ||||
Year ended March 31, 2007 | |||||||||
Key Management | Other Related | ||||||||
Relationship | Personnel | Joint Venture | Parties | ||||||
Fund Transferred | | 15 | 780 | ||||||
Fund Received | | (151 | ) | (1,258 | ) | ||||
Purchase of Assets | | (1 | ) | | |||||
Sale/transfer of Assets | | | 1 | ||||||
Employee related transaction by the Company | | | | ||||||
Employee related transaction for the Company | | (1 | ) | | |||||
Expenses incurred by the Company | 634 | 21 | 150 | ||||||
Expenses incurred for the Company | (172 | ) | (32 | ) | (73 | ) | |||
Closing Balance receivable / (payable) | 79 | (455 | ) | (1,630 | ) |
Purchase & sale/ transfer of assets included primarily purchase & sale/ transfer of Plant and Machinery for and by the key management personnel, joint venture and other related parties.
Employee related transactions included primarily salary, wages and other allowances to employees, traveling and boarding expenses incurred for and by joint venture and other related parties.
Expenses incurred included primarily cost of sales and selling, general & administrative expenses incurred for and by joint venture and other related parties.
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
Transactions with related parties were at competitive market prices as charged to unaffiliated customers for similar services or charged by other suppliers.
7. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No 131 Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. SFAS No 131 establishes standards for reporting information regarding operating segments in annual financial statements and requires selected information for those segments to be presented in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. The Company operates in a single infrastructure construction segment.
13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The company has to observe the laws, government orders and regulations of the state in which they operate. A number of them are currently involved in administrative proceedings arising out of the normal conduct of their business. In the opinion of management, however, the outcome of these actions will not materially affect the financial position, result of operations or cash flow.
Commitments
a) Capital commitments
The estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account not provided for as on March 31, 2005, March 31, 2006, March 31, 2007 are USD zero.
b) Guarantees
The Company had outstanding financial / performance bank guarantees of USD 1,031, USD 4,116 and USD 153 as of March 31, 2005, March 31, 2006, March 31, 2007.
Contingencies
a) | The company was awarded a contract from National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in 2004-05, for restoring the Jaipur Gurgaon National Highway 8. The total contract value was USD 5.10 million to be completed in 9 months. The entire stretch of the site was handed over on piecemeal basis without any defined schedule in contravention with contractual provisions and approved construction program and methodology. This has resulted in additional costs due to additional deployment of resources for prolonged period. Thus, the company invoked the escalation clause of the contract and filed a claim of USD 7.65 million. The dispute has been referred to arbitration. The company has not recognized the claim amounts on its books. | ||
b) | The company was awarded a contract from National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in 2001-02 for construction of a four lane highway on the Namkkal bypass on National Highway 7, in the state of Tamilnadu. The total contract value was USD 4 million and the construction was to have been completed by November 30, 2002. The escalation and variation claim of USD 4.94 million is pending with NHAI. An arbitration process was initiated on July 3, 2007. The company has not recognized the claim amounts on its books. |
14. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company is concentrated on projects undertaken by government and government enterprises.
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SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED
(Formerly Srivastava
Construction Private Limited)
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
Companys business therefore requires that we continue to maintain pre-qualified status with key clients and we are not disqualified from future projects that these clients may award. Companys major clients vary from period to period depending on the demand and the completion schedule of projects. The loss of a significant client or a number of significant clients or projects from such clients for any reason, including as a result of disqualification or dispute, may have an adverse effect on Companys results of operations.
15. VENDOR RISK
The Company is significantly affected by the availability, cost and quality of the raw material bought out items and fuel, which we need to construct and develop Companys projects. The prices and supply of raw materials, bought out items and fuel depend on factors not under Companys control, including general economic conditions, competition, production levels, transportation costs and import duties. Although we generally provide for price contingencies in Companys contracts to limit Companys exposure, if, for any reason, Companys primary suppliers of raw materials, bought out items and fuel should curtail or discontinue their delivery of such materials to us in the quantities we need or at prices that are competitive or expected by us, Companys ability to meet Companys material requirements for our projects could be impaired, Companys construction schedules could be disrupted, or Companys earnings and business could suffer. Additionally, we rely on manufacturers and other suppliers and do not have control over the quality of products they supply, which may adversely affect the quality and workmanship of Companys projects.
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has signed a Letter of Intent with India Globalization Capital, Inc. (USA) (IGC) dated August 28, 2007 to accept investment through its subsidiary IGC-M (Mauritius) by allotment of new equity shares leading to post investment ownership of 51% by IGC. IGC also offers to buy a 12% stake post investment directly from the promoters. On September 15, 2007 the Company signed a Share Subscription Cum Purchase Agreement and a Shareholders Agreement with India Globalization Capital, Inc (USA) for the purchase and subscription of shares resulting in a 63% post investment ownership by IGC.
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TECHNI BHARATHI
LIMITED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
As of September 30, 2007
For the six months ended September 30,
2006, 2007
REVIEW REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To
The Board of Directors
Techni Bharathi Limited:
We have reviewed the condensed balance sheet of Techni Bharathi Limited as of September 30, 2007, and the related condensed statements of income for the six months period ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, and cash flows for the six months period ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the balance sheet of Techni Bharathi Limited as of March 31, 2007, and the related statements of operations, stockholders equity, and cash flows for each of the three years ended March 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 (not presented herein); and in our report dated 21st September, 2007, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying balance sheet as of March 31, 2007 is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
Yoganandh & Ram
Chartered
Accountants
Independent Auditors registered with
Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (USA)
Chennai, India
November 2
2007
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UNAUDITED
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
As of | As of | |||||||
March 31, | September | |||||||
ASSETS | 2007 | 30, 2007 | ||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash & Cash Equivalents | $ | 1,208 | $ | 100 | ||||
Accounts Receivables | 43 | 93 | ||||||
Inventories | 1,284 | 1,784 | ||||||
Prepaid and Other Assets | 1,231 | 798 | ||||||
Due from related Parties | 218 | 114 | ||||||
Total Current Assets | 3,984 | 2,889 | ||||||
Investment - Subsidiary | | | ||||||
Investment - Others | 72 | 78 | ||||||
Property, Plant & Equipment (net) | 2,265 | 2,352 | ||||||
Deferred Tax Asset | 199 | 351 | ||||||
Restricted Cash & Cash Equivalents | 371 | 283 | ||||||
Other Assets | 207 | 489 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 7,098 | 6,442 | ||||||
Liabilities and Shareholders Equity | ||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Short Term Borrowings and current portion of long term loan | 6,079 | | ||||||
Trade Payable | 1,502 | 3,168 | ||||||
Other Current Liabilities | 144 | 24 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 7,725 | 3,192 | ||||||
Long Term Debts, net of current portion | 2,333 | 3,870 | ||||||
Other Liabilities | 58 | | ||||||
Advance from Customers | 1,877 | 884 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 11,993 | 7,946 | ||||||
Share Holders Equity | ||||||||
Common Stock | 988 | 988 | ||||||
Preferred stock | | 1,182 | ||||||
Additional Paid in capital | 199 | 199 | ||||||
Retained Earnings | (5,948 | ) | (3,297 | ) | ||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss) | (134 | ) | (576 | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders Equity | (4,895 | ) | (1,504 | ) | ||||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity | $ | 7,098 | $ | 6,442 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed financial statements
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in Thousand US Dollars, except share data and as
stated otherwise)
Six months | Six months | |||||||
ended | ended | |||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||
2006 | 2007 | |||||||
Revenue | $ | 316 | $ | 2,855 | ||||
Cost of Revenue | (633 | ) | (2,017 | ) | ||||
Gross Profit/ (Loss) | (317 | ) | 838 | |||||
Selling, General & Administration Expenses | (151 | ) | (280 | ) | ||||
Depreciation | (180 | ) | (102 | ) | ||||
Operating Earnings / (Loss) | (648 | ) | 456 | |||||
Interest Income (Net) | | 26 | ||||||
Interest Expenses (Net) | (408 | ) | (331 | ) | ||||
Other Income | 189 | 2,661 | ||||||
Operating Income / (Loss) Before Income Taxes | (867 | ) | 2,812 | |||||
Income Tax Expense | | (44 | ) | |||||
Fringe Benefit Tax Expense | | (4 | ) | |||||
Deferred Tax Expense | 12 | (35 | ) | |||||
Income / (Loss) after Income Taxes | (855 | ) | 2,729 | |||||
Provision for Dividend on Preference Stock | | (70 | ) | |||||
Tax on Preference Share Dividend | | (8 | ) | |||||
Net (Loss) / Income | (855 | ) | 2,651 | |||||
(Loss) / Earnings per Share | ||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | 0.64 | |||
Diluted | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | 0.34 | |||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||
Basic | 4,287,500 | 4,287,500 | ||||||
Diluted | 4,287,500 | 8,037,500 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed financial statements
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CONDENSED STATEMENT OF
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
(Amounts in Thousand US Dollars, except per share data
and as stated otherwise)
Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock | Preference Stock | Additional | other | ||||||||||||||||||
Par | Par | paid in | Retained | comprehensive | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Value | Shares | Value | Capital | Earnings | income / (Loss) | Total | ||||||||||||||
Particulars | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as on | |||||||||||||||||||||
April 1, 2006 | 428,750 | 988 | | | 199 | (6,484 | ) | (141 | ) | (5,438 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||
for the period | | | | | | (855 | ) | | (855 | ) | |||||||||||
Gain / Loss on Foreign | |||||||||||||||||||||
Currency Translation | | | | | | | 166 | 166 | |||||||||||||
Balance as on | |||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2006 | 428,750 | 988 | 199 | (7,339 | ) | 25 | (6,127 | ) | |||||||||||||
Balance as on | |||||||||||||||||||||
April 1, 2007 | 4,287,500 | 988 | 199 | (5,948 | ) | (134 | ) | (4,895 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||
for the period | | | | | | 2,651 | | 2,651 | |||||||||||||
New Preference Share | |||||||||||||||||||||
Capital Issued | | | 5,000,000 | 1,182 | | | | 1,182 | |||||||||||||
Gain/(Loss) on Foreign | |||||||||||||||||||||
Currency Translation | | | | | | | (442 | ) | (442 | ) | |||||||||||
Balance as on | |||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2007 | 4,287,500 | 988 | 5,000,000 | 1,182 | 199 | (3,297 | ) | (576 | ) | (1,504 | ) |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed financial statements
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
Six months | Six months | |||||||
ended | ended | |||||||
September | September | |||||||
30,2006 | 30,2007 | |||||||
Cash From Operating Activities | ||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) | $ | (855 | ) | $ | 2,651 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net Income to net cash from | ||||||||
Operating activities | ||||||||
Depreciation | 180 | 102 | ||||||
Deferred Tax (income) /Expense | (12 | ) | 35 | |||||
(687 | ) | 2,788 | ||||||
Changes in Assets and liabilities | ||||||||
Restricted cash | 232 | 88 | ||||||
Accounts Receivable | 12 | (50 | ) | |||||
Inventories | 432 | (500 | ) | |||||
Prepaid and other Assets | 146 | 433 | ||||||
Long term other assets | 133 | (282 | ) | |||||
Trade Payable | 2,233 | 1,586 | ||||||
Other Current liabilities | (78 | ) | (120 | ) | ||||
Advance from Customer | (2,075 | ) | (993 | ) | ||||
Other liabilities | (2 | ) | (58 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by/ (used in) operating activities | 346 | 2,892 | ||||||
Cash flow from Investing Activities | ||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | | (7 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from Sale of Investments | 11 | | ||||||
Net cash provided by/ (used in) Investing activities | 11 | (7 | ) | |||||
Cash flow from Financing Activities | ||||||||
Due from Related Parties | 40 | | ||||||
Issue of preference shares | | 1,182 | ||||||
Debts - net | (413 | ) | (5,231 | ) | ||||
Net Cash provided by/ (used in ) financing Activities | (373 | ) | (4,049 | ) | ||||
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents during the year | (16 | ) | (1,164 | ) | ||||
Effect of exchange rate in Cash Equivalents | 10 | 56 | ||||||
Add: Balance at beginning of year | 69 | 1,208 | ||||||
Balance at end of the year | $ | 63 | $ | 100 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed financial statements
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
1. COMPANY OVERVIEW AND RECENT EVENTS
a) Incorporation and History:
A frontrunner in construction industry, TBL Limited (TBL) was incorporated in the year 1982 by a team of enterprising technocrats who, inspired by the revolutionary ideas in the field, started pursuing the goal of becoming a world-class construction specialist. For TBL, the first decade was a period of learning. The TBL team worked vigorously on projects of moderate size, finding new ways to build without compromising on quality, designing innovative building methods and charting out cost-effective construction formulas.
The Year 1991 witnessed the companys first foray into the strategic construction arena when Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (a leading Government of India Company) assigned TBL for the construction of Lakhya Dam for a cost of US $ 2,750. Since then TBL is engaged in engineering construction contracts for national infrastructure development like highways, bridges, dams, hydro electric projects and so on.
The company considers the people as its most valued asset. While about 500 professionals and technicians work for TBL on a regular basis, over 1000 people work on project-to-project contracts.
Human resource development is an area of high priority at TBL. In all realms of business, like Technical, Financial and Personnel, people are given rigorous training to perfect their functional skills, thus helping bring the best out of individuals and teams. Manned by people of high caliber, every department of the company is fully computerized.
With its foundations strong and vision futuristic, TBL has charted out ambitious expansion program. Even as it moves ahead to a new era of business developments and achievements, the formula for success remains the same and that is Build business on values
Description of Business:
The various construction activities taken up by the company are given below:
b) Recent Events
i) | The Company has signed a Letter of Intent with India Globalization Capital, Inc. (USA) dated 5th September, 2007 to accept investment through its subsidiary IGC(Mauritius) by allotment of new equity shares leading to post investment ownership of 74% by IGC and or its assignee. | ||
ii) | The Company has issued and allotted 5,000,000 of Preference Shares of $0.24 each to M/s. Odeon Limited, 3rd Floor, TM Building, Pope Hennessy Street, Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius against receipt of the full money in advance before allotment and subject to the following terms and conditions: | ||
The preference shares shall be issued at par. |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
The rate of dividend shall be 15% per annum or 300 basis points above SBI PLR whichever is lower, net of taxes as applicable. | |||
In the event of non payment of dividend in any year, it shall be cumulative. | |||
The preference shares shall be transferable by the holder at ant time at the discretion of the holder without the prior approval of the company but subject to the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and rules there under. | |||
The preference shares shall be converted into equity shares on the expiry of two years from the date of allotment. However the company shall have the option to convert them earlier with in a period of two years. | |||
The preference shares shall be, converted into equity shares in the ratio of one equity share for every convertible preference share. | |||
On conversion the equity shares shall rank pari passu with the existing equity shares of the company. | |||
Any other conditions as prescribed by the Government of India and Reserve Bank of India in this respect. | |||
iii) | Interest on One Time Settlement | ||
Other income shown in Profit and Loss Account as of 30th September 2007 includes a sum of USD 2649 towards reversal of interest debited earlier on account of One Time Settlement to Banks. | |||
iv) | Shareholders Stock | ||
On January 15, 2007, the company split its common stock from par value INR 100 per share (equivalent to $2.52 per share at a conversion of INR 39.75 per USD) to par value of INR 10 per share (equivalent to $0.252 per share) and increased its authorized capital to total limit of 15 million common stock of par value INR 10 per share. This resulted in an increase of issued and outstanding common stock from 428,750 shares of par value INR 100 per share to 4,287,500 shares of par value INR 10 per share. On March 30, 2007, the company restructured its authorized common stock to eight million equity stock of par value INR 10 per share and seven million of preference stock with par value INR 10 per share. All the relevant filings along with fees have been made with the Registrar of Companies on April 15, 2007. |
March 31, 2007 | September 30, 2007 | |||
Authorized common stock | 8,000,000 shares of INR 100 per share | 8,000,000 shares of INR 10 per share | ||
Issued and outstanding | ||||
common stock | 4,287,500 shares of INR 10 per share | 4,287,500 shares of INR 10 per share | ||
Authorized preference stock | 7,000,000 shares of INR 10 per share | 7,000,000 shares of INR 10 per share | ||
Issued and outstanding | ||||
preference stock | | 5,000,000 shares of INR 10 per share. |
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Basis of preparation
Interim financial statements These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Companys audited financial statements and footnotes thereto for the year ended March 31, 2007. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that are in the opinion of management necessary for a fair presentation of the Companys financial position and results of operations
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
and cash flows for the periods shown and are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP). The operating results for the six months ended September 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or any future year.
These Financial statements have been prepared in US Dollars (USD), the national currency of United States of America.
The Companys financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company in its normal course of business has several significant pending claims. Management believes the Company generates sufficient operating cash flows and has access to adequate borrowing facilities to fund its working capital, its existing operations and the continued expansion.
b) Foreign Currency Translation
The accompanying financial statements are reported in U.S. dollars. The Indian rupee is the functional currency for the company. The translation of the functional currencies into U.S. dollars is performed for assets and liabilities using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for revenues, costs and expenses using average exchange rates prevailing during the reporting periods. Adjustments resulting from the translation of functional currency financial statements to reporting currency are accumulated and reported as other comprehensive income/ (loss), a separate component of shareholders equity.
Share capital issued has been recorded at the historical rates whereas those existing on 31 March 2004 have been translated at the rates prevailing on the date.
The Exchange rates used for translation purposes are as under:
Six months ended | Month End Average Rate(P & L rate) | Period end rate (Balance Sheet rate) | ||
30 September, 2006 | INR 45.80 per USD | INR 45.95 per USD | ||
30 September, 2007 | INR 40.72 per USD | INR 39.75 per USD |
c) Revenue Recognition
For Revenue from construction contracts, we recognize revenue on construction type of contracts using the percentage of completion method of accounting where by revenue is recognized as performance under contract progresses. The Company has also made requisite adjustments in the recognized revenues under Indian GAAP (IGAAP) in order to ensure conformity with the provisions of SOP 81-1. All infrastructure contracts of TBL are in the nature of item rate contracts, where there is a Bill of Quantity (BOQ) and item rate prescribed for each activity done. As on closing date of all individual activities of the BOQ executed are jointly measured and valued at the item quoted rate. Accordingly, percentage of completion is determined in terms of the proportion of value added (the contract value of total work performed to date) to the total contract value.
d) Use of estimates
The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) necessarily requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates and the reported amounts of revenue and cost during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, we review our estimates based on information that is currently available. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.
Estimated losses on un-completed contracts and changes in contract estimates
The Company records the provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts in the period in which such losses are identified. The cumulative effects of revisions to contract revenue and estimated completion costs are recorded in the accounting period in which the amounts became evident and can be reasonably estimated. These
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
revisions may interalia include such items as the effects of change orders, claims, warranty claims, liquidated damages or other contractual penalties, adjustments for audit findings on government contracts and contract closeout settlements.
e) Intentionally kept Blank
f) Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
The components of item are as follows:
Fixed Deposit with various banks in order to obtain Bank Guarantees
Margin Money Deposit for Letter of Credit
Restricted Cash has been deposited into bank with specified period of time. Specified period is based on estimated time taken by each project. The classification of restricted cash into current and non-current is determined based on maturity date of the deposit.
g) Cash and Cash Equivalents
The components of item are as follows:
Cash-in-hand
Bank balance of Current Accounts
Highly liquid investments which has maturity period less than 90 days and maturity value will not be affected significantly in accordance with interest rate changes
h) Accounts receivable
Accounts receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount. Account balances are charged off when the company believes that the receivables will not be recovered. The companies bad debts are included in selling and general administrative expenses. The Companys charge for bad debt created for uncollectible receivables are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statement of operations.
i) Investments
Investments are initially measured at cost, which is the fair value of the consideration given for them, including transaction costs.
j) Inventories
Inventories consist primarily of construction materials and trading goods valued at lower of Cost or Market value. The following are major items of inventory:
The cost of the above mentioned items are valued on the following basis:
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
Construction materials are valued at weight average procurement cost which includes purchase price, fright inward and insurance charges on transportation if applicable. Work-in-progress is valued by cost incurred to that work and apportioned overheads to that project. Construction materials and scraps are valued at FIFO (First In First Out) basis. Work-in-progress of real estate is valued at cost or net realizable value, whichever is less.
k) Property and equipment:
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of computers, construction, scrap processing and other equipments, buildings and other assets are provided based on the Straight-line method over useful life of the assets.
The value of plant and equipment that are capitalized include the acquisition price and other direct attributable expenses. The estimated useful life of various categories of assets has been considered as under:
Asset Type | Useful Life | |
Building (Flat) | 25 years | |
Computer Equipment | 3 years | |
Furniture and Fixtures | 5 years | |
Vehicles | 5 years | |
Plant and Equipment | 20 years |
Upon disposition, cost and related accumulated depreciation of the Property and equipment are removed from the accounts and the gain or loss is reflected in the results of operation.
Cost of additions and substantial improvements to property and equipment are capitalized in the books of accounts. The cost of maintenance and repairs of the property and equipment are charged to operating expenses.
l) Asset retirement obligations
Asset retirement obligations associated with the Companys leasehold land are subject to the provisions of FAS No. 143 Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations. The lease agreements entered into by the Company may contain clauses requiring restoration of the leased site at the end of the lease term and therefore create asset retirement obligations. The Company records the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred and capitalizes the cost by increasing the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset.
Over time, the liability is accreted to its present value each period, and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the estimated useful life of the related asset. Upon settlement of the liability, the Company either settles the obligation for its recorded amount or incurs a gain or loss upon settlement.
m) Foreign currency transactions
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are expressed in the functional currency Indian Rupees at the rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at rates ruling on the transaction dates. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the statement of operations.
n) Operating leases
Lease payments under operating leases are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
o) Capital leases (Lessee accounting)
Assets acquired under capital leases are capitalized as assets by the Group at the lower of the fair value of the leased property or the present value of the related lease payments or where applicable, the estimated fair value of such assets. Amortization of leased assets is computed on straight line basis over the useful life of the assets. Amortization charge for capital leases is included in depreciation expense.
p) Impairment of long lived assets
The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including identifiable assets with finite lives, for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be fully recoverable. Such circumstances include, though are not limited to, significant or sustained declines in revenues or earnings and material adverse changes in the economic climate. For assets that the Company intends to hold for use, if the total of the expected future undiscounted cash flows produced by the assets or asset Company is less than the carrying amount of the assets, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the assets. For assets the Company intends to dispose of by sale, a loss is recognized for the amount by which the estimated fair value less cost to sell is less than the carrying value of the assets. Fair value is determined based on quoted market prices, if available, or other valuation techniques including discounted future net cash flows.
q) Borrowing costs
Capitalized interest
The interest cost incurred for funding a qualifying asset during the construction period is capitalized based on actual investment in the asset at the average interest rate. The capitalized interest is included in the cost of the relevant asset and is depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset.
r) Provision for Warranties and Liquidated Damages
The company recognizes warranty claims and liquidated damages as and when they are probable/ incurred. In past years the company did not have any material warranty claims. The liquidated damages recognized during year ended March 31, 2007 is US $ 119 . The liquidated Damages are included in selling, and general and administrative expenses.
s) Retirement Benefits to employees
(i) Gratuity
In accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, TBL provides for gratuity under a defined contribution plan covering eligible employees of TBL. Liabilities with regard to the Gratuity plan have not been provided for on Actuarial Basis . The Gratuity plan provides a lump-sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employees salary and tenure of the employment.
(ii) Provident Fund
Eligible employees of TBL receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employees and the company make monthly contributions to the provident fund plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employees salary. The company deposits contributions to the Government administrated provident fund. The rate at which the annual interest is payable to the beneficiaries by the fund is administrated by the Indian Government.
The Company has no further obligations under this plan beyond its monthly contributions.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
(iii) Compensated absences
The employees of the Company are entitled to be compensated for absences based on the unused leave balance and the last drawn salary of the respective employees. The Company has provided for the liability on account of compensated absences in accordance with FAS No. 43, Accounting for Compensated Absences.
t) Legal costs
Legal costs expected to be incurred in connection with a loss contingency are expensed as and when incurred.
u) Income Taxes
Income Taxes are accounted using the asset and liability method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities, and the respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years on which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations in the period in which the change is enacted. Based on managements judgment, the measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced, if necessary, by a valuation allowance for any tax benefits for which it is more likely than not that some portion or all of such benefits will not be realized. Tax credits are generally recognized in the year they arise.
v) Preoperating costs
Preoperating costs represent certain marketing and administrative expenses incurred prior to the commencement of commercial operations of the new circles. These costs are expensed as incurred.
w) Earnings per share
In accordance with FAS 128, Earnings Per Share, a basic earnings per equity share is computed using the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per equity share are computed using the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent equity shares outstanding during the period except where the result would be anti-dilutive.
x) Recent accounting pronouncements
The Company does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currently adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
y) Reclassification
Certain items previously reported in specific captions of the consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current years presentation.
3. INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENTS
The Cost, Depreciation to date and the Net value of Assets of the company are as under:
As of | As of | ||
March 31, | September 30, | ||
Particulars | 2007 | 2007 | |
Land | 2 | 2 | |
Building (Flat) | 23 | 24 | |
Machineries & Equipment | 4,177 | 4,537 | |
Furniture & Fixtures | 75 | 81 | |
Vehicles | 698 | 756 | |
Total | 4,975 | 5,400 | |
Less: Accumulated Depreciation | 2,710 | 3,048 | |
Net | 2,265 | 2,352 |
5. INCOME TAXES
The Company accounted for the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of March 31 2007, on the temporary differences.
Unabsorbed depreciation represented depreciation in excess of the currently deductible amounts that could be carried forward and utilized as tax deductions in future periods.
6 & 7. DEBTS
As of | As of | ||
March 31, | September 30, | ||
Particulars | 2007 | 2007 | |
Short Term Borrowings and current portion of long term debts | |||
Secured Loan:- Cash Credit Loan & WCTL from Bank | 6,079 | | |
Long Term Debts, net of current portion | |||
Term loan | 1,656 | 1,390 | |
Loan for assets purchased under Capital lease | | | |
Unsecured Loan Directors | 1 | 94 | |
Unsecured Loan Others | 676 | 1,250 | |
Secured Loan - Cash Credit | | 1,136 | |
Total | 8,412 | 3,870 |
Secured Loan Cash Credit
Secured by hypothecation of materials/stock of spares, WIP and Receivables in addition to personal guarantee of three directors & collaterally secured by mortgage of companys land & other immovable properties of directors and their relatives. The Average Rate of Interest on the above loan is 13.54%.
8. DIVIDENDS
Final dividends proposed by the Board of Directors will be payable when formally declared by the shareholders, who have the right to decrease but not increase the amount of the dividend recommended by the Board of Directors. Interim dividends will be declared by the Board of Directors without the need for shareholders approval.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
Dividends payable to equity shareholders will be based on the net income available for distribution as reported in the Companys financial statements prepared in accordance with Indian GAAP. Dividends can only be declared and paid in Indian Rupees and/or converted into foreign currency for an equivalent amount in cases where dividend is permitted to be repatriated.
Under the Indian Companies Act 1956, dividends may be paid out of the profits of a company in the year in which the dividend is declared or out of the undistributed profits of previous fiscal years. Before declaring a dividend greater than 10% of the par value of its equity shares, a company is required to transfer to its reserves a minimum percentage of its profits for that year, ranging from 2.5% to 10 %, depending on the dividend percentage to be declared in such year. Dividends can be distributed out of the general reserve in case of a loss or inadequacy of current distributable profits. Presently, the Company is required to pay dividend tax on the total amount of the dividend declared, distributed or paid at the specified tax rate including surcharge.(Applicable tax rate is 16.99% as at March 07). The Company has not paid any dividends from inception through September 30, 2007. Under the agreements with the lenders, lender specific permission will be required in certain cases for distributing dividends.
9. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No 131 Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. SFAS No 131 establishes standards for reporting information regarding operating segments in annual financial statements and requires selected information for those segments to be presented in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. The Company operates in a single segment.
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The company has to observe the laws, government orders and regulations of the state in which they operate. A number of them are currently involved in administrative proceedings arising out of the normal conduct of their business. In the opinion of management, however, the outcome of these actions will not materially affect the financial position, result of operations or cash flow.
Commitments
Capital commitments
The estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account not provided for as on March 31, 2007 and September 30, 2007 are USD zero.
b) Guarantees
The Company had outstanding financial / performance bank guarantees of USD 3,804 as of March 31, 2007 and USD 2,210 as of September 30, 2007.
Contingencies
The Company is contingently liable to pay US $ 4 towards interest and penalty towards Provident Dues as per the orders of the competent authorities.
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FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
As of March 31,
2007
For the years ended March 31,
2005, 2006, 2007
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To
The Board of Directors of
Techni
Bharathi Limited:
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheets and the related statements of income, of shareholders equity and of cash flows, read with the relevant notes there on, present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Techni Bharathi Limited, Kochi, India as at March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Yoganandh & Ram
Chartered
Accountants
Independent Auditors registered
with
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(USA)
Chennai, India
September 21, 2007
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BALANCE
SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousand US Dollars,
except share data and as stated otherwise)
March 31, | March 31, | ||||||
Assets | 2006 | 2007 | |||||
Current Assets | |||||||
Cash & Cash Equivalents | $ | 69 | $ | 1,208 | |||
Accounts Receivable | 307 | 43 | |||||
Inventories | 4,182 | 1,284 | |||||
Prepaid and Other Assets | 1,275 | 1,231 | |||||
Due from Related Parties | 139 | 218 | |||||
Total Current Assets | 5,972 | 3,984 | |||||
Investment-Subsidiary | 382 | | |||||
Investment-Others | 76 | 72 | |||||
Property, Plant & Equipment (net) | 2,417 | 2,265 | |||||
Deferred Tax Asset | 203 | 199 | |||||
Restricted Cash & Cash Equivalents | 589 | 371 | |||||
Other Assets | 805 | 207 | |||||
Total Assets | 10,444 | 7,098 | |||||
Liabilities and Shareholders Equity | |||||||
Current Liabilities | |||||||
Short Term Borrowings and current portion of long term loan | 8,125 | 6,079 | |||||
Trade Payable | 987 | 1,502 | |||||
Current maturities of Long Term Debts | | | |||||
Other Current Liabilities | 78 | 144 | |||||
Deferred Tax Liability | | | |||||
Total Current Liabilities | 9,190 | 7,725 | |||||
Long Term Debts, net of current portion | 3,656 | 2,333 | |||||
Other Liabilities | 39 | 58 | |||||
Deferred Tax Liability | | | |||||
Advance from Customers | 2,997 | 1,877 | |||||
Total Liabilities | 15,882 | 11,993 | |||||
Share Holders Equity | |||||||
Common Stock | 988 | 988 | |||||
Additional Paid in Capital | 199 | 199 | |||||
Retained Earnings | (6,484 | ) | (5,948 | ) | |||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | (141 | ) | (134 | ) | |||
Total Stockholders Equity | (5,438 | ) | (4,895 | ) | |||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity | $ | 10,444 | $ | 7,098 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
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STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
Year ended | Year ended | Year ended | |||||||||
March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | |||||||||
2005 | 2006 | 2007 | |||||||||
Revenue | $ | 8,954 | $ | 2,285 | $ | 4,318 | |||||
Cost of Revenue | (10,010 | ) | (2,567 | ) | (2,656 | ) | |||||
Gross (Loss) / Profit | (1,056 | ) | (282 | ) | 1,662 | ||||||
Selling, General & Administration Expenses | (1,388 | ) | (615 | ) | (458 | ) | |||||
Depreciation | (483 | ) | (513 | ) | (207 | ) | |||||
Operating (Loss) / Income | (2,927 | ) | (1,410 | ) | 997 | ||||||
Interest Income(net) | 97 | 49 | 16 | ||||||||
Interest Expenses(net) | (1,864 | ) | (1,524 | ) | (1,144 | ) | |||||
Other Income | 871 | 516 | 532 | ||||||||
Net operating (loss) / income before income taxes | (3,823 | ) | (2,369 | ) | 401 | ||||||
Income Tax Income | 515 | 67 | 140 | ||||||||
Fringe Benefit Tax Expense | | (5 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||||
Net (Loss) / Income | (3,308 | ) | (2,307 | ) | 536 | ||||||
(Loss) / Earnings per Share | |||||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | (0.77 | ) | $ | (0.54 | ) | $ | 0.13 | |||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||
Basic and diluted | 4,287,500 | 4,287,500 | 4,287,500 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
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STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise)
Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||
March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | |||||||||
2005 | 2006 | 2007 | |||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||||
Net (Loss) / Income | $ | (3,308 | ) | $ | (2,307 | ) | $ | 536 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net Income | |||||||||||
to net cash from operating activities | |||||||||||
Depreciation | 483 | 506 | 207 | ||||||||
Deferred Tax (income) | (651 | ) | (87 | ) | (192 | ) | |||||
Loss on sale on property and equipment-net | 382 | 119 | 3 | ||||||||
Loss on sale of Investment-net | 313 | | |||||||||
Other non cash expenditure | 64 | 268 | 219 | ||||||||
Changes in Assets and liabilities | |||||||||||
Restricted cash | (45 | ) | 279 | 219 | |||||||
Accounts Receivable | (374 | ) | 1,010 | 261 | |||||||
Inventories | 402 | 274 | 2,898 | ||||||||
Prepaid and other Assets | 558 | 385 | | ||||||||
Long term other assets | 826 | (134 | ) | (12 | ) | ||||||
Accounts Payable | 226 | (71 | ) | 937 | |||||||
Advance from Customer | 53 | (978 | ) | (214 | ) | ||||||
Other liabilities | 9 | (21 | ) | 85 | |||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (1,062 | ) | (757 | ) | 4,947 | ||||||
Cash flow from Investing Activities | |||||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (7 | ) | (4 | ) | (3 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | | 433 | 13 | ||||||||
Purchase of Investments | | | | ||||||||
Proceeds from Sale of Investments | 148 | 125 | 401 | ||||||||
Net cash provided by Investing activities | 141 | 554 | 411 | ||||||||
Cash flow from Financing Activities | |||||||||||
Debts net | 907 | 199 | (4,275 | ) | |||||||
Net Cash provided by (used in) financing Activities | 907 | 199 | (4,275 | ) | |||||||
Effect of exchange rate on cash equivalents | (7 | ) | (9 | ) | 56 | ||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents during the year | (14 | ) | (4 | ) | 1,083 | ||||||
Add: Balance at beginning of year | 104 | 82 | 69 | ||||||||
Balance at end of the year | $ | 83 | $ | 69 | $ | 1,208 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements
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STATEMENT
OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
(Amounts in
Thousand US Dollars, except per share data and as stated
otherwise)
Additional | Accumulated other | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | Paid in | Retained | Comprehensive | |||||||||||
Shares | Par value | Capital | Earnings | Income/(Loss) | Total | |||||||||
Balance as of April 1, 2004 | 428,750 | 988 | 199 | (869 | ) | 2 | 320 | |||||||
Net Loss for the period | | | | (3,308 | ) | | (3,308 | ) | ||||||
Loss on Foreign Currency | ||||||||||||||
Translation | | | | | (44 | ) | (44 | ) | ||||||
Balance as of March 31, 2005 | 428,750 | 988 | 199 | (4,177 | ) | (42 | ) | (3,032 | ) | |||||
Net Loss for the period | | | | (2,307 | ) | | (2,307 | ) | ||||||
Loss on Foreign Currency | ||||||||||||||
Translation | | | | | (99 | ) | (99 | ) | ||||||
Balance as of March 31, 2006 | 428,750 | 988 | 199 | (6,484 | ) | (141 | ) | (5,438 | ) | |||||
Net Income for the period | | | | 536 | | 536 | ||||||||
Gain on Foreign Currency | ||||||||||||||
Translation | | | | | 7 | 7 | ||||||||
Balance as of March 31, 2007 | 4,287,500 | 988 | 199 | (5,948 | ) | (134 | ) | (4,895 | ) |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
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LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
1. BACKGROUND
a) Incorporation and History:
Techni Bharathi Limited (TBL) was incorporated in the year 1982 by a team of enterprising technocrats who, inspired by the revolutionary ideas in the field, started pursuing the goal of becoming a world-class construction specialist. For TBL, the first decade was a period of learning. The TBL team worked vigorously on projects of moderate size, finding new ways to build without compromising on quality, designing innovative building methods and charting out cost-effective construction formulas.
The Year 1991 witnessed the companys first foray into the strategic construction arena when Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (a leading Government of India Company) assigned TBL for the construction of Lakhya Dam for a cost of US $ 2,750. Since then TBL is engaged in engineering construction contracts for national infrastructure development like highways, bridges, dams, hydro electric projects and rail roads.
b) Description of Business:
The various construction activities taken up by the company are given below:
c) Industry Overview
The size of the construction industry in India is over USD 28 billion, which accounts for more than 6% of the GDP. This industry is the largest employer in the country almost 32 million people. The sector is riding on a high growth wave powered by the large spends on the on going infrastructure programs evidenced all over the country in the form of new highways, dams, power plant and pipelines. The sectors contributing to the high growth rates are Power, Transport, Petroleum and urban Infrastructure.
According to Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, while addressing the Finance Ministers of ASEAN countries, at the Indo ASEAN Summit at New Delhi, has informed the august gathering that India needs USD 150 billion at the rate of USD 15 billion per annum for next 10 years. Out of these projections, India is getting FDI at the rate of USD 5 billion per annum. More than 50% of the FDIs will be utilized for Infrastructure, Telecom, and Power among others.
As relates to roads, the Golden Quadrilateral is progressing well with an extent of approximately 4225 Miles followed up with north-south corridor of 12427 Miles. Besides, the Government is also planning to have East and West Coast corridors.
The Nodal Agencies NHAI, NTPC, NHPC, and PGCL have ambitious plans over the 10th and 11th Five Year Plans. (USD 81,438 million in the 10th Plan itself). The value of overseas projects, under execution by Indian Companies, is conservatively estimated to be around USD 4,176 million covering major markets being Malaysia, Middle East, and East Africa. The Industry is characterized by a large number of players a trend mirrored even in larger and mature markets such as the US and Japan. No single company controls a very large share of the overall market.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
The Infrastructure Budget of the Government for the 10th Plan (FY 02-07) is as under:
(USD in Millions) | ||||||
Sector | FY20 01-04 | FY20 04-07 | ||||
Roads | $ | 7,656.61 | $ | 14,617.16 | ||
Power | 9,280.74 | 19,721.57 | ||||
Oil & Gas | 8,816.70 | 15,313.22 | ||||
Ports/ Airports/ Shipping | 2,088.16 | 3,712.29 | ||||
Railways | 7,424.59 | 11,136.89 | ||||
Telecom | 15,313.22 | 16,937.35 | ||||
Total | $ | 50,580.02 | $ | 81,438.48 |
The Outlay for the Central Sector Roads alone is USD 12,642.69 million. The position of on-going Road Projects in India is as under:
Total Value | ||||
Funding Agency/Source | No. of Projects | USD in Millions | ||
NHAI | 50 | $ | 2,218.46 | |
World Bank | 15 | 1,043.20 | ||
Asian Development Bank | 8 | 290.14 | ||
Annuity | 8 | 546.10 | ||
BOT | 7 | 768.90 | ||
Total | 88 | $ | 4,866.80 |
d) Business
TBL has been in operations for more than two decades. The company has executed several engineering contracts all over the country. It is ultimately focused on executing Infrastructure. The company is promoted by Mr. V. C. Antony and his son Mr. Jortin Anthony.
TBLs main objective is to establish a strong presence in the infrastructure projects such as Roads and highways, Earthen and Rock Fill Dam, Civil Works including tunneling in Hydro Electric Projects, Construction of Canals, Civil and structural works, Rail/Road construction, Airport Construction and Real Estate development. The company is particularly bidding for various NHAI projects and successfully completed the contracts with in time and cost estimates.
TBL is a closely held Public Limited Company incorporated under the Indian Companies Act, 1956 with shares being held by a group of individuals led by Mr. V C Anthony, Mr. Jortin Anthony and their associates. TBL participated in joint venture bidding which have been formed for the sole purpose of bidding, negotiating and completing specific projects. Till date TBL have entered into three Joint ventures namely Tantia-TBL joint venture, BEL-TBL joint venture and Valecha-TBL joint venture.
e) Risks and Threats
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
Domestic Competition - The Company faces two types of competition in the domestic sector: | |||
(i) | Competition from the local players in and around their state, typically this is applicable to low value contracts. | ||
(ii) | Marketing / Business Development - Construction contracts for infrastructure in India are offered by the Government sector, Central Government and the State Governments. Funds for these are allocated through their budgetary support as well as through international and domestic financial institutions such as World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International co-operation, Housing & Urban Development Corporation, National Bank for Agricultural & Rural Development, etc. In view of the nature of our market, the major sources of information of ensuing tenders for construction contracts are newspapers and government gazettes. In addition to these, construction contracts are also offered by the private sector. |
f) Strengths and Opportunities
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements for the years ended March 31, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP). The significant accounting policies adopted by TBL, in respect of these financial statements, are set out below.
These Financial statements have been prepared in US Dollars (USD), the national currency of United States of America.
b) Foreign Currency Translation
The accompanying financial statements are reported in U.S. dollars. The Indian rupee is the functional currency of the Company. The translation of the functional currencies into U.S. dollars is performed for assets and liabilities using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for revenues, costs and expenses using average exchange rates prevailing during the reporting periods. Adjustments resulting from the translation of functional currency financial statements to reporting currency are accumulated and reported as other comprehensive income/ (loss), a separate component of shareholders equity.
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are expressed in the functional currency at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues, costs and expenses are recorded using exchange rates
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STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
prevailing on the date of transaction. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the statement of income. Share Capital issued has been recorded at historical rates whereas those existing on March 31, 2004 have been translates at the rates prevailing on that date.
The exchange rates used for translation purposes are as under:
Year | Month end Average Rate (P&L rate) | Year end rate (Balance sheet rate) | ||
2004-05 | INR 44.85 per USD | INR 43.62 per USD | ||
2005-06 | INR 44.18 per USD | INR 44.48 per USD | ||
2006-07 | INR 45.11 per USD | INR 43.10 per USD |
c) Revenue Recognition
For Revenue from construction contracts, we recognize revenue on construction type of contracts using the percentage of completion method of accounting where by revenue is recognized as performance under contract progresses. The Company has also made requisite adjustments in the recognized revenues under Indian GAAP (IGAAP) in order to ensure conformity with the provisions of SOP 81-1. All infrastructure contracts of TBL are in the nature of item rate contracts, where there is a Bill of Quantity (BOQ) and item rate prescribed for each activity done. As on closing date of all individual activities of the BOQ executed are jointly measured and valued at the item quoted rate. Accordingly, percentage of completion is determined in terms of the proportion of value added (the contract value of total work performed to date) to the total contract value.
d) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires the use of management estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates are based on historical experience and information that is available to management about current events and actions that the Company may take in the future. Significant items subject to estimates and assumptions include revenue recognition, the useful lives and the evaluation of impairment of property and equipment, the income tax, the contingencies and the provision for impairment of receivables and advances. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Estimated losses on uncompleted contracts and changes in contract estimates
The Company records the provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts in the period in which such losses are identified. The cumulative effects of revisions to contract revenue and estimated completion costs are recorded in the accounting period in which the amounts became evident and can be reasonably estimated. These revisions may interalia include such items as the effects of change orders, claims, warranty claims, liquidated damages or other contractual penalties, adjustments for audit findings on government contracts and contract closeout settlements.
e) Intentionally kept Blank
f) Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
The components of item are as follows:
Restricted Cash has been deposited into bank with specified period of time. Specified period is based on estimated time taken by each project. The classification of restricted cash into current and non-current is determined based on maturity date of the deposit.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
g) Cash and Cash Equivalents
The components of item are as follows:
h) Accounts receivable
Accounts receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount. Account balances are written off when the company believes that the receivables will not be recovered. The companys bad debts are included in selling and general administrative expenses.
i) Investments
Investments are initially measured at cost, which is the fair value of the consideration given for them, including transaction costs.
Techni Soft India Ltd (TSIL) was a subsidiary of TBL for the year 2003-04, 2004-05 & 2005-06. Another company by name Techni Soft Inc, USA (TSA) is a subsidiary of TSIL and thus, TSA was a subsidiary of TBL till 2006-07.
In the year 2006-07, investment in the TSIL were fully realized and on account of the fact that there were no significant activity in TSIL and also on account of the fact that the entire investment in TSIL stands realized in 2006-07, the accounts of TSIL have not consolidated with TBL.
j) Inventories
Inventories consist primarily of construction materials and trading goods valued at lower of Cost or Market value.
The following are major items of inventory
The cost of the above mentioned items are valued on the following basis:
Construction materials are valued at weight average procurement cost which includes purchase price, fright inward and insurance charges on transportation if applicable. Work-in-progress is valued by cost incurred to that work and apportioned overheads to that project. Construction materials and scraps are valued at FIFO (First In First Out) basis. Work-in-progress of real estate is valued at cost or net realizable value, whichever is less.
k) Property and equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of computers, construction, scrap processing and other equipments, buildings and other assets are provided based on the Straight-line method over useful life of the assets.
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STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
The value of plant and equipment that are capitalized include the acquisition price and other direct attributable expenses.
The estimated useful life of various categories of assets has been considered as under:
Category | Useful Life (years) | |
Building (Flat) | 25 | |
Plant and Machinery | 20 | |
Computer Equipment | 3 | |
Office Equipment | 5 | |
Furniture and Fixtures | 5 | |
Vehicles | 5 | |
Leasehold Improvements | Over the period of lease or useful life (if less) |
Upon disposition, cost and related accumulated depreciation of the Property and equipment are removed from the accounts and the gain or loss is reflected in the results of operation.
Cost of additions and substantial improvements to property and equipment are capitalized in the books of accounts. The cost of maintenance and repairs of the property and equipment are charged to operating expenses.
l) Asset retirement obligations
Asset retirement obligations associated with the Companys leasehold land are subject to the provisions of FAS No. 143 Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations and related interpretation, FIN No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143 . The lease agreements entered into by the Company may contain clauses requiring restoration of the leased site at the end of the lease term and therefore create asset retirement obligations. The Company records the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred and capitalizes the cost by increasing the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. Over time, the liability is accreted to its present value of each period, and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the estimated useful life of the related asset. Upon settlement of the liability, the Company either settles the obligation for its recorded amount or incurs a gain or loss upon settlement.
m) Foreign currency transactions
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are expressed in the functional currency Indian Rupees at the rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at rates ruling on the transaction dates. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the statement of operations.
n) Operating leases
Lease payments under operating leases are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
o) Capital leases
Assets acquired under capital leases are capitalized as assets by the Group at the lower of the fair value of the leased property or the present value of the related lease payments or where applicable, the estimated fair value of such assets. Amortization of leased assets is computed on straight line basis over the useful life of the assets. Amortization charge for capital leases is included in depreciation expense.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
p) Impairment of long-lived assets
The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including identifiable assets with finite lives, for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be fully recoverable. Such circumstances include, though are not limited to, significant or sustained declines in revenues or earnings and material adverse changes in the economic climate. For assets that the Company intends to hold for use, if the total of the expected future undiscounted cash flows produced by the assets or asset Company is less than the carrying amount of the assets, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the assets. For assets the Company intends to dispose of by sale, a loss is recognized for the amount by which the estimated fair value less cost to sell is less than the carrying value of the assets. Fair value is determined based on quoted market prices, if available, or other valuation techniques including discounted future net cash flows.
q) Borrowing costs
(i) Capitalized interest
The interest cost incurred for funding a qualifying asset during the construction period is capitalized based on actual investment in the asset at the average interest rate. The capitalized interest is included in the cost of the relevant asset and is depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset.
(ii) Debt issue expenses
The Company defers and amortizes debt issue expenses over the term of the related borrowing based on the effective interest method.
r) Provision for Warranties and Liquidated Damages
The company recognizes warranty claims and liquidated damages as and when they are probable/ incurred. The company did not have any material warranty claims in 2005 and 2006. The liquidated damages recognized during year ended March 31, 2007 is US $ 119. The liquidated damages are included in selling, and general and administrative expenses.
s) Retirement Benefits to employees
(i) Gratuity
In accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, TBL provides for gratuity under a defined contribution plan covering eligible employees of TBL. Liabilities with regard to the Gratuity plan have not been provided for on Actuarial Basis . The Gratuity plan provides a lump-sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employees salary and tenure of the employment.
(ii) Provident Fund
Eligible employees of TBL receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employees and the company make monthly contributions to the provident fund plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employees salary. The company deposits contributions to the Government administrated provident fund. The rate at which the annual interest is payable to the beneficiaries by the fund is administrated by the Indian Government.
The Company has no further obligations under this plan beyond its monthly contributions.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
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Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
(iii) Compensated absences
The employees of the Company are entitled to compensate absences based on the unavailed leave balance and the last drawn salary of the respective employees. The Company has provided for the liability on account of compensated absences in accordance with FAS No. 43, Accounting for Compensated Absences.
t) Income Taxes
Income Taxes are accounted using the asset and liability method . Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities, and the respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years on which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statement of operations in the period in which the change is enacted. Based on managements judgment, the measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced, if necessary, by a valuation allowance for any tax benefits for which it is more likely than not that some portion or all of such benefits will not be realized. Tax credits are generally recognized in the year they arise.
u) Pre-operating costs
Pre-operating costs represent certain marketing and administrative expenses incurred prior to the commencement of commercial operations of the new circles. These costs are expensed as incurred.
v) Earnings per share
In accordance with FAS 128, Earnings Per Share, a basic earnings per equity share is computed using the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per equity share are computed using the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent equity shares outstanding during the period except where the result would be anti-dilutive.
w) Recent accounting pronouncements
In May 2005, the FASB issued FAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections-a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3 (FAS 154). This Statement replaces APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, and FASB Statement No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements. This Statement requires retrospective application to prior periods financial statements for changes in accounting principle, unless it is impractical to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. FAS 154 also requires that a change in depreciation, amortization, or depletion method for long, non-financial assets be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate effected by a change in accounting principle. The Company adopted FAS 154 for accounting changes and corrections of errors made after the adoption date. The adoption of the provisions of FAS 154 did not have an impact on the Companys financial statements.
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements (SAB 108). SAB 108 provides guidance on how prior year misstatements should be taken into consideration when quantifying misstatements in current year financial statements for purposes of determining whether the current years financial statements are materially misstated. The provisions of SAB 108 are required to be applied by registrants in their annual financial statements covering fiscal years ending on or before November 15, 2007. The adoption of the provisions of SAB 108 did not have an impact on the Companys financial statements.
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxesan interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting and reporting for uncertainties in income tax law. This Interpretation prescribes a comprehensive model for the financial statement recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
returns. The provisions of FIN 48 will be applied beginning in the first quarter of 2008 (i.e. from April 1, 2008), with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this Interpretation on its financial statements.
x) Reclassification
Certain items previously reported in specific captions of the financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current years presentation.
3. SHAREHOLDERS STOCK
On January 15, 2007, the company split its common stock from par value INR 100 per share (equivalent to $2.32 per share at a conversion of INR 43.10 per USD) to par value of INR 10 per share (equivalent to $.0232 per share) and increased its authorized capital to total limit of 15 million common stock of par value INR 10 per share. This resulted in an increase of issued and outstanding common stock from 428,750 shares of par value INR 100 per share to 4,287,500 shares of par value INR 10 per share.
On March 30, 2007, the company restructured its authorized common stock to eight million equity stock of par value INR 10 per share and seven million of preference stock with par value INR 10 per share. All the relevant filings along with fees have been made with the Registrar of Companies on April 15, 2007.
March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | ||
Authorized Common Stock | 500,000 shares of INR 100 | 8,000,000 shares of | |
per share | INR 10 per share | ||
Issued and Outstanding Common Stock | 428,750 shares of INR 100 | 4,287,500 shares of INR | |
per share | 10 per share | ||
Authorized preference stock | | 7,000,000 of INR 10 per | |
share | |||
Issued and Outstanding Preference stock | | |
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
The Cost, Depreciation to date and the Net value of Assets of the company are as under:
As at | March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | |||
Land | 2 | 2 | |||
Building (Apartment) | 22 | 23 | |||
Machineries & Equipment | 4,045 | 4,177 | |||
Furniture & Fixtures | 72 | 75 | |||
Vehicles | 699 | 698 | |||
Total | 4,840 | 4,975 | |||
Less: Accumulated Depreciation | 2,423 | 2,710 | |||
Net | 2,417 | 2,265 |
5. INCOME TAXES
The Company accounted for the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of March 31 2005, 2006 and 2007, on the temporary differences.
Unabsorbed depreciation represented depreciation in excess of the currently deductible amounts that could be carried forward and utilized as tax deductions in future periods.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
6. SHORT TERM BORROWINGS & CURRENT PORTION OF LONG-TERM DEBT
As of | As of | ||
Particulars | March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | |
Secured | |||
Cash Credit Loan & WCTL from Bank | 8,125 | 6,079 | |
Total | 8,125 | 6,079 |
The above secured by hypothecation of materials/stock of spares, WIP and Receivables in addition to personal guarantee of three directors & collaterally secured by mortgage of companys land & other immovable properties of directors and their relatives. The Average Rate of Interest on the above said loan is 13.54%
7. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As of | As of | ||
Particulars | March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | |
Earned leave | 17 | 11 | |
Provident Fund | (1) | 13 | |
Gratuity | 23 | 34 | |
Total | 39 | 58 |
8. LONG TERM DEBTS
As at | March 31, 2006 | March 31, 2007 | |
Term loan | 1,644 | 1,656 | |
Loan for assets purchased under Capital lease | 582 | | |
Unsecured Loan Directors | 205 | 1 | |
Unsecured Loan Others | 1,225 | 676 | |
Total | 3,656 | 2,333 |
Hire Purchase Loan is secured by hypothecation of machineries and vehicles and collaterally secured by deposit of title deeds of land
9. DIVIDENDS
Final dividends proposed by the Board of Directors will be payable when formally declared by the shareholders, who have the right to decrease but not increase the amount of the dividend recommended by the Board of Directors. Interim dividends will be declared by the Board of Directors without the need for shareholders approval.
Dividends payable to equity shareholders will be based on the net income available for distribution as reported in the Companys financial statements prepared in accordance with Indian GAAP. Dividends can only be declared and paid in Indian Rupees and/or converted into foreign currency for an equivalent amount in cases where dividend is permitted to be repatriated.
Under the Indian Companies Act 1956, dividends may be paid out of the profits of a company in the year in which the dividend is declared or out of the undistributed profits of previous fiscal years. Before declaring a dividend greater than 10% of the par value of its equity shares, a company is required to transfer to its reserves a minimum percentage of its profits for that year, ranging from 2.5% to 10 %, depending on the dividend percentage to be declared in such year. Dividends can be distributed out of the general reserve in case of a loss or inadequacy of current distributable profits. Presently, the Company is required to pay dividend tax on the total amount of the dividend declared, distributed or paid at the specified tax rate including surcharge (Applicable tax rate is 16.99% as at March 07).
The Company has not paid any dividends from the year 2004 through March 31, 2007.
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Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
10. INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS DISCLOSURE
List of Related Parties
Key Management Personal
V C
Anthony
Executive Chairman
Jortin Anthony - Managing Director
Associate Companies
Bhagheeratha Engineering
Limited
Kairali Orchids
Private Limited
Bhagheeratha Electricals &
Structurals Limited
Related Party Transactions:
Financial Year 2004-05:
Transactions | Key Management personnel | Associate Companies | |
Contract Income | Zero | 208 | |
Investment | Zero | 23 | |
Managerial Remuneration | 16 | Zero |
Outstanding as on 31-03-2005:
Key Management personnel | Associate Companies | ||
Payables | Zero | 71 |
Financial Year 2005-06:
Techni Soft India Limited was paid USD 2 by TBL. Amount outstanding at end of the year was USD 102.
Financial Year 2006-07:
TBL has given advance to M/s Bhagheeratha Engineering limited amounting to USD 147 in which Directors are interested. The company has also mortgaged 1.44 Acres of its land as security for a loan taken by M/s Bhagheeratha Engineering Limited in which Director is interested.
12. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No 131 Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. SFAS No 131 establishes standards for reporting information regarding operating segments in annual financial statements and requires selected information for those segments to be presented in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. The Company operates in a single infrastructure construction segment.
13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The company has to observe the laws, government orders and regulations of the state in which they operate. A number of them are currently involved in administrative proceedings arising out of the normal conduct of their business. In the opinion of management, however, the outcome of these actions will not materially affect the financial position, result of operations or cash flow.
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STATEMENTS
Amounts in Thousand US
Dollars, except share data and as stated otherwise
Commitments
a) Capital commitments
The estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account not provided for as on March 31, 2004, March 31, 2005, March 31, 2006, March 31, 2007 are USD zero.
b) Guarantees
The Company had outstanding financial / performance bank guarantees of USD 7402, USD 7451, USD 4783 and USD 3804 as of March 31, 2004, March 31, 2005, March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2007.
Contingencies
The Company is contingently liable to pay US $ 4 towards interest and penalty towards Provident Dues as per the orders of the competent authorities.
14. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Presently the Company has no agreement/transactions to be considered as dilutive for the purpose of above computation of diluted earnings per share.
15. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company is concentrated on projects undertaken by government and government enterprises.
Companys business therefore requires that we continue to maintain pre-qualified status with key clients and that we are not disqualified from future projects that these clients may award. Companys major clients vary from period to period depending on the demand and the completion schedule of projects. The loss of a significant client or a number of significant clients or projects from such clients for any reason, including as a result of disqualification or dispute, may have an adverse effect on Companys results of operations.
16. VENDOR RISK
The Company is significantly affected by the availability, cost and quality of the raw material bought out items and fuel, which we need to construct and develop Companys projects. The prices and supply of raw materials, bought out items and fuel depend on factors not under Companys control, including general economic conditions, competition, production levels, transportation costs and import duties. Although we generally provide for price contingencies in Companys contracts to limit Companys exposure, if, for any reason, Companys primary suppliers of raw materials, bought out items and fuel should curtail or discontinue their delivery of such materials to us in the quantities we need or at prices that are competitive or expected by us, Companys ability to meet Companys material requirements for our projects could be impaired, Companys construction schedules could be disrupted, or Companys earnings and business could suffer. Additionally, we rely on manufacturers and other suppliers and do not have control over the quality of products they supply, which may adversely affect the quality and workmanship of Companys projects.
17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has signed a Letter of Intent with India Globalization Capital, Inc. (USA), (IGC), dated 5th September 2007 to accept investment through its subsidiary IGC (Mauritius) by allotment of new equity shares leading to post investment ownership of approximately 74% by IGC and or its assignee. On September 16, 2007 the Company signed a Share Subscription Agreement with IGC to 1) agree to the sale of the convertible preference stock held by Odeon, 2) the subscription of shares and 3) sell a convertible preference stock instrument.
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Annex A
SHARE SUBSCRIPTION CUM PURCHASE
AGREEMENT AMONG INDIA GLOBALIZATION
CAPITAL, INC. AND SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE
PRIVATE LIMITED AND THE PROMOTERS
SHARE SUBSCRIPTION CUM PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS SHARE SUBSCRIPTION CUM PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is made as on this 15th day of September 2007 BETWEEN:
INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL, INC. a company organised under the laws of the State of Maryland and having its office address at 4336 Montgomery Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 (hereinafter referred to as Investor, which expression shall, unless it be repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, be deemed to mean and include its successors and assigns) of the FIRST PART;
AND
SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED, a company incorporated under the Indian Companies Act, 1956, having its registered office at Sricon House 25, Pragati Layout, Rajeev Nagar, Nagpur, India (hereinafter referred to as Company which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, be deemed to mean and include its successors) of the SECOND PART;
AND
THE PERSONS whose names and addresses are set out in Schedule 1 hereto (hereinafter referred to as Promoters, which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, be deemed to mean and include their heirs, legal representatives, executors, and administrators) of the THIRDPART.
WHEREAS:
A. |
The Company is inter alia engaged in the business of infrastructure development specialising in construction of roads (the Business ); | |
B. |
The Investor is currently engaged in making investments in India especially in sectors such as power, infrastructure, etc. and wishes to make a foray into the Business; | |
C. |
The Company has, at the date of this Agreement, an authorised share capital of INR 3,00,00,000 consisting of 30,00,000 equity shares of par value INR 10 each. As of date 2932159 Equity Shares have been issued and are held by the persons in the number and proportion as set out in Schedule 2 ; | |
D. |
The Promoters have requested the Investor and the Investor proposes to invest in the Company in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement; | |
E. |
The Promoters are the existing shareholders of the Company as indicated in Schedule 2, and Mr. R. L. Srivastava is the legal and beneficial owner of 351,840 shares as set forth in Annexure 1 (the Sale Shares). The Investor wishes to acquire the Sale Shares of the Company from Mr. R. L. Srivastava; | |
F. |
The Parties hereto wish to record in the manner herein mentioned the terms and conditions on which the Investor shall acquire and Mr. R. L. Srivastava shall sell the Sale Shares of the Company to the Investor and the Investor shall subscribe to the Equity Shares of the Company. |
NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION THE ADEQUACY OF WHICH IS HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED, IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO AND THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH AS UNDER:
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1. | DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION | ||
1.1 | Definitions | ||
In this Agreement, except to the extent that the context requires otherwise the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below, such meanings to be applicable to both the singular and the plural forms of such terms: | |||
(a) | Act shall mean the Indian Companies Act, 1956 and any amendment thereto or any other succeeding enactment for the time being in force. | ||
(b) | Affiliate means when used in respect of a specified legal person, each legal person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by, or is under common control with the person specified. In this definition control (and its derivatives) means both (i) holding beneficially more than fifty per cent (50%) of equity interests and (ii) the ability to cast more than fifty (50%)per cent of the voting rights attaching to voting securities or (iii) power to direct the management or policies of such entity by contract or otherwise. The term Affiliate, when used in respect of an individual party mean such partys Relative as defined in section 6 of the Act. | ||
(c) | Agreement shall mean this Share Subscription cum Purchase Agreement, as from time to time amended, supplemented or replaced or otherwise modified and any document which amends, supplements, replaces or otherwise modifies this Agreement, together with the recitals and all the Annexes, Appendices and Schedules attached hereto. | ||
(d) | Applicable Law shall mean all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, orders, bye laws, administrative interpretation, writ, injunction, directive, protocols, codes, policies, notices, directions, judgment or decree or other instrument or other requirements of any Governmental Authority in any relevant jurisdiction applicable to any Party from time to time. | ||
(e) | Articles means the Articles of Association of the Company to be duly amended to reflect the terms of the Shareholders Agreement (as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented in accordance with the provisions thereof) to the extent permitted under law. | ||
(f) | Authorised Dealer shall mean Allahabad Bank, Manishnagar Branch, Somalwada Branch, Wardha Road, Nagpur - 25. | ||
(g) | Audited Accounts means, the Companys audited accounts as at March 31, 2007 for the financial year ended March 31, 2007. | ||
(h) | Board shall mean the board of directors of the Company. | ||
(i) | Claim includes any notice, demand, assessment, letter or other document issued or action taken by any tax, fiscal or other statutory or governmental authority, body or official whatsoever (whether of India or elsewhere in the world) whereby the Company is or may be placed or sought to be placed under a liability to make a payment or deprived of any relief, allowance, credit or repayment otherwise available. | ||
(j) | Completion shall mean completion of the events specified in Clause4.3 below and the Investor being registered as a member in respect of the Subscription Shares and the Sale Shares in the register of members of Company. | ||
(k) | Completion Date shall mean date mentioned in Clause4.3 hereof. | ||
(l) | Conditions Precedent shall mean the conditions precedent mentioned in Clause 3 of this Agreement. | ||
(m) | Derivative Securities means any subscriptions, options, debentures, bonds, conversion rights, warrants, or similar agreements, Securities or commitments of any kind obligating the Company to issue, grant, deliver or sell, or cause to be issued, granted, delivered or sold (i) any shares in the share capital or any derivative securities of the Company; (ii) any securities convertible into or |
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exchangeable for any shares in the share capital of the Company; (iii) any obligations measured by the price or value of the shares in the share capital of the Company; or (iv) any rights to participate in the equity or income of the Company or to participate in or direct the election of any directors or officers of the Company. | ||||
(n) | Encumbrances means any encumbrance, lien, charge, security interest, mortgage, pledge, easement, conditional sale or other title retention or non-disposal agreement or other restriction of a similar kind, and all other easements, encroachments and title defects of every type and nature, or any conditional sale, contract, title, retention contract, or other contract to give or to refrain from giving any of the foregoing. | |||
(o) | Fully Diluted orFully Diluted Basis means all the Shares of the Company, including the Shares proposed to be issued pursuant to this Agreement, all the Shares comprised in a proposed issue and the Shares underlying all Derivative Securities after making adjustments for stock splits, bonus issues, consolidation of shares etc. | |||
(p) | INR means the lawful currency of India. | |||
(q) | Intellectual Property shall mean all forms of intellectual property rights subsisting under any law or equity and all analogous rights subsisting under the laws of all jurisdictions and shall include any product or process of the human intellect whether registrable as patents, trade marks, copyrights, designs or otherwise such as an invention, or derivative works of the same expression or literary creation, unique name, trade secret, business method, database, industrial process, computer program, source code, process, presentation, etc. | |||
(r) | Issue Price means the price of Rs. 254.84 per Subscription Share. | |||
(s) | Liabilities means any and all contingent, current, deferred or long-term liabilities, obligations, payables, forms of taxation whether of India or elsewhere in the world, past, present and deferred (including, without limitation, income tax, stamp duty, customs and other import or export duties) and all other statutory or governmental impositions, duties and levies and all penalties, charges, costs and interest relating to any Claim. | |||
(t) | Memorandum means the Memorandum of Association of the Company. | |||
(u) | Party shall mean the Investor, the Promoters or the Company referred to individually and Parties shall mean the Investor, the Promoters and the Company referred to collectively. | |||
(v) | Person shall include an individual, an association, a corporation, a partnership, a joint venture, a trust, an unincorporated organisation, a joint stock company or other entity or organisation, including a government or political subdivision, or an agency or instrumentality thereof and/or any other legal entity. | |||
(w) | Representations and Warranties shall mean the representations and warranties given by the Company and/or the Promoters in this Agreement, in particular Clause 5 hereto. | |||
(x) | Sale Shares shall mean 351840 Shares, held by Mr. R. L. Srivastava, free from Encumbrances, as specified in Annexure 1 hereto representing 12% of the total issued and paid up share capital of the Company on Completion. | |||
(y) | Sale Consideration means an aggregate amount of Rs. 12,00,00,000 [Rs. Twelve crores only] to be paid by the Investor for purchase of the Sale Shares. | |||
(z) | Securities means, with respect to any person, such persons equity capital, registered capital, joint venture or other ownership interests (including, without limitation, in the case of the Company, shares) or any options, warrants, loans or other securities that are directly or indirectly convertible into, at or exercisable or exchangeable for, at the sole option of such person, such equity capital, registered capital, joint venture or other ownership interests (whether or not such Derivative Securities are issued by such person). | |||
(aa) | Shares or Equity Shares shall mean the equity shares of Company. |
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(bb) | Shareholder or Shareholders shall mean any Person who holds any Shares. | |||
(cc) | Shareholders Agreement means the agreement of even date entered into between the Promoters, the Company, the Investor in relation to the management and governance of the Company on the terms and conditions mentioned therein. | |||
(dd) | Subscription Shares mean 4041676 Equity Shares proposed to be issued by the Company to the Investor at the Issue Price, which would upon such issue entitle the Investor to 51 % of the post issue share capital of the Company on a Fully Diluted Basis at the Completion Date. | |||
(ee) | Subscription Price means an aggregate amount of Rs. 103,00,00,000 [Rs. One Hundred and Three crores only] to be paid by the Investor for subscription to the Subscription Shares. | |||
(ff) | Tax or collectively Taxes shall mean (i) any and all taxes imposed by any governmental body, assessments and other governmental charges, duties, impositions and liabilities, including sales tax, excise duties, service tax, wealth tax, dividend tax, value added tax, other taxes based upon or measured by gross receipts, income, profits, use and occupation, ad valorem, transfer, franchise, withholding, payroll, employment and property taxes, together with all interest, penalties and additions imposed with respect to such amounts; (ii) any liability for the payment of any amounts of the type described in clause (i) as a result of being or ceasing to be a member of an affiliated, consolidated, combined or unitary group for any period; and (iii) any liability for the payment of any amounts of the type described in clause (i) or (ii) as a result of any express or implied obligation to indemnify any other Person or as a result of any obligations under any agreements or arrangements with any other Person with respect to such amounts and including any liability for taxes of a predecessor entity or a transferor. | |||
(gg) | Transaction Documents shall mean any and all deeds, documents; letters executed or proposed to be executed between the Parties to achieve Completion, including this Agreement and the Shareholders Agreement. | |||
(hh) | Warrantors means the Company and the Promoters and Warrantor means any one of them. | |||
1.2 | Other Defined Terms: | |||
(i) | Business Days means the days on which the banks are open for business in Mumbai, India. | |||
(ii) | Dispute shall have the meaning as ascribed to it in Clause 10.1 of this Agreement. | |||
(iii) | Losses shall have the meaning as ascribed to it in Clause 6.1 of this Agreement. | |||
1.3 | Interpretation | |||
1.3.1 | The terms referred to in this Agreement shall, unless defined otherwise or inconsistent with the context or meaning thereof, bear the meaning ascribed to it under the relevant statute/legislation. | |||
1.3.2 | All references in this Agreement to statutory provisions shall be construed as meaning and including references to: | |||
(a) | Any statutory modification, consolidation or re-enactment (whether before or after the date of this Agreement) for the time being in force; | |||
(b) | All statutory instruments or orders made pursuant to a statutory provision; and | |||
(c) | any statutory provisions of which these statutory provisions are a consolidation, re-enactment or modification. | |||
1.3.3 | Words denoting the singular shall include the plural and words denoting any gender shall include all genders. | |||
1.3.4 | Headings to clauses, sub-clauses and paragraphs are for information only and shall not form part of the operative provisions of this Agreement or the Schedules and shall be ignored in construing the same. | |||
1.3.5 | References to recitals, clauses or schedules are, unless the context otherwise requires, are references to recitals, to clauses of or schedules to this Agreement. |
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1.3.6 | Reference to days, months and years are to Gregorian days, months and calendar years respectively. | |||
1.3.7 | Any reference to the words hereof, herein, hereto and hereunder and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to clauses or annexures of this Agreement as specified therein. | |||
1.3.8 | Any expression importing a natural person includes any company, trust, partnership, joint venture, association, body corporate or governmental agency. | |||
1.3.9 | Where a word or phrase is given a defined meaning, another part of speech or other grammatical form in respect of that word or phrase has a corresponding meaning. | |||
1.3.10 | Reference to Investor, unless repugnant to the context shall for the purpose of this Agreement, mean and include the Affiliates of the Investor. | |||
1.5.11 | The words include and including shall be construed without limitation. | |||
1.5.12 | The rule of construction, if any, that a contract should be interpreted against the Party responsible for the drafting and preparation thereof, shall not apply to this Agreement. | |||
2. | SUBSCRIPTION AND SALE ON COMPLETION DATE | |||
2A. | SUBSCRIPTION ON COMPLETION DATE | |||
2.1 | Subject to the terms of this Agreement, and relying on the Representations and Warranties and the indemnities given by the Promoters and the Company under this Agreement, the Investor agrees on the Completion Date to subscribe for and the Company agrees to issue and allot to the Investor the Subscription Shares in consideration of the Subscription Price. | |||
2.2 | The Subscription Shares shall be issued free from all Encumbrances and together with all rights, title and interests now or hereafter attaching thereto. The Subscription Shares shall rank pari passu with all the existing Shares of the Company. | |||
2B. | SALE AND PURCHASE OF SALE SHARES | |||
2.1 | Subject to the terms of this Agreement, and relying on the Representations and Warranties and the indemnities given by the Promoters and the Company jointly and severally under this Agreement, Mr. R.L. Srivastava has agreed to sell, transfer or convey the Sale Shares and the Investor has agreed to purchase, acquire and accept the Sale Shares (together with all benefits and rights attaching thereto), free of all Encumbrances, for the Sale Consideration. | |||
2.2 | Mr. R.L. Srivastava shall be responsible for all taxes, levies and dues, including without limitation, income tax assessed, if any, paid or payable in connection with the sale, transfer or conveyance of Sale Shares. | |||
2.3 | Mr. R.L. Srivastava hereby waives any pre-emption rights he may have in relation to any of the Sale Shares under the Articles of Association of the Company or otherwise. |
3. | CONDITIONS PRECEDENT | |||
3.1 | The Parties agree that the obligation of the Investor to subscribe to the Subscription Shares and to acquire the Sale Shares in the manner provided herein, is conditional upon (i) the fulfilment of the following conditions to the satisfaction of the Investor, unless specifically waived in writing by the Investor; and (ii) only if all the Representations and Warranties continue to be true and correct on the Completion Date: | |||
3.1.1 | The passing by the Board, in accordance with the Act and the Articles, of resolutions approving, initialling and authorizing: | |||
a) | the execution of the Transaction Documents and the performance of the transactions contemplated therein; |
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b) | the draft of the amendments to the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company, to reflect, to the extent permitted by law, the provisions of the Shareholders Agreement, in the form approved by the Investor, subject to obtaining approval of the shareholders of the Company; | |||
c) | the issue of the Subscription Shares pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; | |||
d) | the in-principle approval to the sale of the Sale Shares; | |||
3.1.2 | Execution of the Shareholders Agreement; | |||
3.1.3 | Completion of a business, financial, accounting, tax, technical, legal and regulatory due diligence on the Company by the Investor and resolution of all issues arising therefrom to the satisfaction of the Investor on or before 45 Business Days from the date of this Agreement; | |||
3.1.4 | Mr. R.L. Srivastava signing a consent letter, in the form and content as specified in Annexure II, consenting to the transfer of the Sale Shares to the Investor and the price at which such Sale Shares are proposed to be transferred to the Investor; | |||
3.1.5 | The Company providing to the Investor the shareholding pattern of Company (indicating the category wise equity participation of residents and non residents) after the proposed acquisition of Sale Shares by the Investor; and (ii) a certificate from a chartered accountant indicating the fair value of the Shares calculated in accordance with the Guidelines for Valuation of Shares and Fixation of Premia (Pricing Guidelines); | |||
3.1.6 | A resolution being passed at a duly constituted meeting of the board of directors of Investor and a resolution being passed at duly constituted meeting of the shareholders of the Investor, approving the subscription to the Subscription Shares and the purchase of the Sale Shares and the satisfaction of all other conditions for the Investor to effect a Business Combination as set forth in the Investors Prospectus dated March 3, 2006 as filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission; | |||
3.1.7 | The Promoters obtaining written consents from all banks, financial institutions, lenders of the Company and all other third parties as may be required for change in shareholding of the Company in form and substance satisfactory to the Investor; | |||
3.1.8 | There shall not have been any change, effect or circumstance from the date hereof to the Completion Date, which has or may reasonably be expected to have an adverse effect on the Company, the Companys prospects/profits/profitability/financial position/ financial condition/ operations/ businesses/ assets and/or the Business; | |||
3.1.9 | Providing details of the bank account of the Company maintained with the Authorised Dealer to the Investor for the purpose of receiving the Subscription Price under this Agreement; | |||
3.1.10 | Providing details of the bank account of Mr. R.L. Srivastava maintained with the Authorised Dealer to the Investor for the purpose of receiving the Sale Consideration under this Agreement; | |||
3.1.11 | The Parties obtaining all statutory consents and approvals required or desirable under any and all applicable laws and regulations (i) for the subscription, issue and allotment of the Subscription Shares pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; and (ii) to give effect to the transactions contemplated herein and under the Transaction Documents having been obtained and remaining in full force and effect; | |||
3.1.12 | Each of the Promoters delivering to the Investor a no-objection certificate in the form contained in Schedule 4 hereto and a no-objection certificate from the Company in the form contained in Schedule 4A hereto; | |||
3.1.13 | Investor receiving from the Promoters and the Company three year financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2007, March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 converted into US GAAP and audited by a Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (www.pcaob.com) and unaudited US GAAP financial statements for the period commencing April 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2007 or as of such later period, which shall not be earlier than 7 days prior to the Completion Date. |
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3.2 | Upon fulfilment of the Conditions Precedent, the Promoters and the Company shall notify the Investor of the same in writing. | |
3.3 | If the Conditions Precedent mentioned in Clause 3.1.3 above is not fulfilled or satisfied to the satisfaction of the Investor or waived in writing by the Investor within 45 days of the date of this Agreement or such other date as may be mutually agreed between the Parties in writing, the Investor shall have the right to terminate this Agreement forthwith. The termination of this Agreement shall not in any way affect or prejudice any right accrued to any Party against the other prior to such termination. The Promoters however hereby confirm, undertake and agree, that they shall cause the Company to provide to the Investor and/or its advisors, all relevant information relating to the Company, including accounting, financial, tax, marketing, technical, human resources and legal information, whether or not requested by the Investor and/or its advisors, latest by the completion of 45 days from the date of this Agreement. The Promoters acknowledge and confirm that the Investor and/or its advisors shall be entitled to request for any information that they deem necessary and material in relation to the Company for the purpose of conducting the due diligence exercise. The Promoters shall provide full and complete access to the Investor and/or its advisors to all of the records, facilities, employees, suppliers and customers of the Company, along with answers and clarifications to questions raised by the Investor and/or its advisors and will cooperate fully with them in the completion of the due diligence exercise. The Parties acknowledge and confirm that the quantum and payment of the Subscription Price for the Subscription Shares and the Sale Consideration for the Sale Shares shall be subject to the satisfactory results of the due diligence exercise to be conducted by the Investor, at the sole satisfaction of the Investor and in the event, the Investor is not satisfied with the results of the due diligence exercise conducted by the Investor but has waived the requirement of the Condition Precedent mentioned in Clause 3.1.3 above, the Parties shall mutually agree on a revised Subscription Price and Sale Consideration. | |
3.4 | The Promoters and the Company undertake to use all best efforts to ensure that all the Conditions Precedent are satisfied as soon as possible and the Condition Precedent as mentioned in Clause 3.1.3 is satisfied no later than the date mentioned in Clause 3.3 above. | |
3.5 | The Promoters and the Company shall co-operate and provide all information and reasonable assistance to the Investor and/or its advisors and authorised representatives to enable them to verify the records/ documents of the Company. | |
4. | COMPLETION | |
4.1 | The Promoters and the Company shall notify the Investor of the fulfilment of the Conditions Precedent and provide to the Investor, all the requisite documents evidencing fulfilment of such Conditions Precedent applicable to the Promoters and/or the Company. The Investor through its advisors/counsel shall then satisfy itself as to the fulfilment of the Conditions Precedent. The Investor shall notify the Promoters and the Company within 7 days from the date of receipt of all the documents/information from the Promoters of its satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the same or of waiving the fulfilment of any of the Conditions Precedent applicable to the Promoters and/or Company. | |
4.2 | In case the Investor notifies the Promoters or the Company of its dissatisfaction under Clause 4.1 above, the Promoters shall fulfil the unfulfilled Conditions Precedent within 7 days of receipt of such notice and shall provide to the Investor, all requisite documents evidencing fulfilment of that Condition Precedent. Subject to Clause 3.3 above, the procedure referred to in Clause 4.1 above shall be followed thereafter until the fulfilment of all Conditions Precedent applicable to the Promoters and/or Company, to the satisfaction of the Investor. | |
4.3 | Upon fulfilment of all the Conditions Precedent to the satisfaction of the Investor or if specifically waived in writing by the Investor, the Parties shall proceed to complete the issue of the Subscription Shares to the Investor and the sale of the Sale Shares to the Investor (Completion) in the manner provided in this Clause. Such Completion shall take place on a date set by the Investor (the Completion Date), which date shall not be later than 15 days from the fulfilment of all the Conditions Precedent to the satisfaction of the Investor. This date may however be extended upon mutual agreement between the Parties. |
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4.4 | The Completion shall take place at the office of Economic Laws Practice, 1502 Dalamal Towers, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021. | |||
4.5 | On the Completion Date, the Investor shall file Form FC-TRS, in quadruplicate with the Authorised Dealer along with the following documents: | |||
4.5.1 | All documents received by the Investor from Mr. R.L. Srivastava and/or the Company under Clauses 3.1.4 and 3.1.5 above; | |||
4.5.2 | Consent letter of the Investor agreeing to purchase the Sale Shares and indicating the Sale Consideration to be paid by the Investor for such purpose; and | |||
4.5.3 | An undertaking specifying that (i) the Investor is eligible to acquire the Sale Shares under the Foreign Direct Investment Policy of the Government of India from Indian resident shareholders; (ii) such acquisition is within the existing sectoral caps specified thereunder; and (iii) the price per Share is in compliance with the Pricing Guidelines. | |||
4.6 | Immediately thereafter, Mr. R.L. Srivastava shall deliver the following documents to the Investor: | |||
4.6.1 | A certificate signed by Mr. R.L. Srivastava to the effect that the Representations and Warranties contained in this Agreement, continue to be true and correct as on the Completion Date with the same effect as though such Representations and Warranties had been made as of such date; | |||
4.6.2 | Original share certificates evidencing the Sale Shares (Sale Share Certificates); and | |||
4.6.3 | The Share Transfer Forms duly stamped and executed by him. | |||
4.7 | Upon filing Form FC-TRS with the Authorised Dealer and fulfilment of the provisions of Clause 4.5 above, the Investor shall remit the Sale Consideration, for further credit to the account of Mr. R.L. Srivastava as intimated to the Investor in accordance with Clause 3.1.10 hereof. All such payments to be made by Investor to Mr. R.L. Srivastava shall be subject to such withholdings/deductions of tax as may be required under the Applicable Laws. | |||
4.8 | Immediately upon the Investor receiving the certificate annexed to Form FC-TRS from the Authorised Dealer, the Investor shall lodge the Share Transfer Forms and the Sale Share Certificates with the Company for transfer of the Sale Shares in the name of the Investor. The Company shall, upon receipt of the said documents from the Investor, do the following: | |||
(i) | Immediately convene a meeting of the Board, wherein the Board shall pass the necessary resolutions: | |||
(a) | approving the transfer of the Sale Shares from Mr. R.L. Srivastava to the name of the Investor; and | |||
(b) | approving the Investor as a member of Company in respect of the Sale Shares and entering the name of the Investor in the register of members. | |||
(ii) | Enter the name of the Investor as the legal and beneficial owner of the Sale Shares, free of all Encumbrances, in the register of members of Company; | |||
(iii) | Make the necessary endorsements on the Sale Share Certificates, indicating the name of the Investor as the legal and beneficial owner of the Sale Shares evidenced thereunder; and | |||
(iv) | Return the original Sale Share Certificates, duly endorsed in the name of the Investor, to the Investor or its authorised representative as it may direct. | |||
4.9 | Upon satisfaction of the events referred to in Clause 4.8, the Company shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Investor: | |||
a) | certified true copies of the Board Resolutions referred to in clause 3.1.1; | |||
b) | written confirmation from the Company and each of the Promoters that as at the Completion Date: |
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c) | the no-objection certificates referred to in clause 3.1.11. | ||
4.10 | Immediately thereafter, a meeting of the Board shall be held at which, the Board shall pass resolutions: | ||
(i) | approving the allotment of the Subscription Shares to the Investor with the corresponding certificates; | ||
(ii) | approving the appointment of the directors, as specified by the Investor on the Board; and | ||
(iii) | convening an extra-ordinary general meeting of the Company in accordance with the Articles of the Company to amend the Memorandum and Articles of the Company to incorporate the provisions of the Shareholders Agreement in the form approved by the Board under Clause 3.1.1(b) above. | ||
4.11 | Immediately thereafter, a meeting of the shareholders shall be held at short notice, at which the following resolutions shall be passed: | ||
(i) | approving the allotment of the Subscription Shares to the Investor; | ||
(ii) | approving the amendments to the Memorandum and Articles of Association in the form approved by the Board under Clause 3.1.1(b). | ||
4.12 | Immediately thereafter the Company shall (i) issue and deliver to the authorised representative of the Investor the original certificates duly stamped, signed and sealed for the Subscription Shares subscribed to by the Investor; and (ii) incorporate the name of the Investor as the legal and beneficial owner of the Subscription Shares in the register of members of the Company. | ||
4.13 | Notwithstanding the above, on the Completion Date the Investor shall also have a right to review the books and accounts of the Company to verify to the satisfaction of the Investor, that no event has occurred which has or may have an adverse effect on the Business, operations, financial condition or prospects of the Business. In the event, the Investor is not satisfied with the results of its review; the Investor shall have the right to terminate this Agreement forthwith. The termination of this Agreement shall not in any way affect or prejudice any right accrued to any Party against the other prior to such termination. | ||
4.14 | On the Completion Date the Investor shall: | ||
a) | deliver an application in writing for the Subscription Shares to be subscribed by them on the Completion Date; and | ||
b) | pay to the Company the Subscription Price by way of telegraphic transfer. | ||
4.15 | Immediately after subscription to the Subscription Shares and the purchase of the Sale Shares by the Investor, the equity shareholding of the Company on a Fully Diluted Basis shall be as follows: |
No. of | Approximate % of the total paid up | |||||||||
Shareholders | Shares held | Equity Shares on a Fully Diluted Basis | ||||||||
Investor | 4393516 | 63 | ||||||||
Ravindra Lal Srivastava | 1227871 | 17 | .61 | |||||||
Indravati Devi Srivastava | 1152640 | 16 | .53 | |||||||
Sankata Srivastava | 96640 | 1 | .39 | |||||||
Bihari Lal Srivastava | 16000 | 0 | .23 | |||||||
Ramdulare Srivastava | 55168 | 0 | .79 | |||||||
Ramdulari Devi Srivastava | 32000 | 0 | .45 | |||||||
Total: | 6973835 | 100 | % |
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4.16 | The Parties to this Agreement agree to take all measures that may be required to ensure to the extent possible, that all the events contemplated in Clause 4 above on the Completion Date are completed on the same day. | ||
4.17 | Notwithstanding the provisions of Clause 4.16 hereto, all proceedings to be taken and all documents to be executed and delivered by the Parties at Completion shall be deemed to have been taken and executed simultaneously to the extent possible and no proceedings shall be deemed to have been taken nor documents executed or delivered until all have been taken, executed and delivered. | ||
4.18 | Immediately after the Board meetings of the Company and passing of the resolutions mentioned above, the Parties shall ensure that the Company shall record the necessary entries in its registers and carry out all the actions that have been resolved to be carried out in order to effectively achieve Completion. | ||
4.19 | The Company shall ensure that within 30 days from the Completion Date, the relevant forms of the Company are filed with the concerned regulatory authorities including the Registrar of Companies, Reserve Bank of India, etc. in accordance with the provisions of Applicable Law | ||
4.20 | Investors Remedy | ||
4.20.1 | If after having received the Subscription Price and the Sale Consideration from the Investor pursuant to Clause 4.7 and 4.14 above, the provisions of this Clause 4 are not complied with by the Company and/or the Promoters on the Completion Date, the Investor shall have the right to obligate the Company and/or the Promoters and if so required, by the Investor, the Company and/or Mr. R. L. Srivastava shall forthwith refund to the Investor the Subscription Price and the Sale Consideration received from the Investor pursuant to Clause 4.10 above together with interest thereon calculated at the rate of the then applicable State Bank of India prime lending rate (SBI PLR) plus 10% from the date the Investor paid the Subscription Price and the Sale Consideration to the date of actual refund by the Company with interest (Liquidated Damages). The Parties agree and acknowledge that the Liquidated Damages is a genuine pre estimate of the loss that may be suffered by the Investor as a result of non-compliance by the Company and/ or the Promoters of the obligations specified in this Agreement. | ||
4.20.2 | The Parties agree and acknowledge that this obligation of the Company to refund the Subscription Price, and Mr. R.L. Srivastava to refund the Sale Consideration, to the Investor shall be without prejudice to any other right, which the Investor may have under this Agreement and in law or in equity. | ||
5. | REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES | ||
5.1 | True and Accurate | ||
The Warrantors represent, warrant and undertake to the Investor, that each of the statements set out in this Clause and Schedule 3 hereof, as applicable to the Warrantors, is now and will be true and accurate at the Completion Date. The Warrantors acknowledge that the Investor, in entering into this Agreement, is relying on such representations, warranties and undertakings and shall be entitled to treat the same as conditions of the Agreement. | |||
5.2 | Investor Representation | ||
The Investor hereby represents and warrants that it has the corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated herein. The execution, delivery and performance by Investor of the Transaction Documents have been duly authorized and approved by its board of directors. |
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5.3 | Separate and Independent | ||
Each of the Representations and Warranties shall be separate and independent and, save as expressly provided to the contrary, shall not be limited by reference to or inference from any other Representations and Warranty or any other term of this Agreement, which is not expressly referenced to the Representations and Warranty concerned. | |||
5.4 | Knowledge | ||
If any Representation or Warranty is qualified by knowledge, then it means that the Representation or Warranty has been made to the best knowledge of the Warrantors, after the Warrantors have made and caused to be made such due and proper inquiries as may be required in respect of the relevant matter to obtain informed knowledge. | |||
5.5 | Undertaking | ||
None of the Warrantors shall do, allow or procure any act or omission before the Completion Date which would respectively constitute a breach of any of the Representations and Warranties if they were given at the Completion Date, or which would make any of the Representations and Warranties inaccurate or misleading if they were so given. | |||
5.6 | Notification of breach | ||
Each of the Warrantors hereby agree to disclose promptly to the Investor in writing immediately upon becoming aware of the same, any matter, event or circumstance (including any omission to act) which may arise or become known to it after the date of this Agreement which: | |||
5.6.1 | would render any of the Representations and Warranties to be inaccurate; or | ||
5.6.2 | has, or is likely to have, an adverse effect on the financial position/prospects/profits/profitability/ financial condition/ operations/businesses/ assets and/or the Business of the Company. | ||
5.7 | Survival | ||
The Representations and Warranties provided in this Agreement shall survive the Completion Date. | |||
5.8 | The Company and the Promoter hereby agree and acknowledge that the Investor has agreed to subscribe to the Subscription Shares and purchase the Sale Shares inter alia relying upon the Representations and Warranties. | ||
6. | INDEMNITY | ||
6.1 | Without prejudice to any other right available to the Investor in law or under equity, the Promoters shall jointly and severally indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Investor, their Affiliates, directors, advisors, officers, employees and agents, or, if so desired by the Investor, the Promoters shall indemnify the Company, from and against any and all liabilities, damages, demands, Claims (including third party Claims), actions, judgments or causes of action, assessments, interest, fines, penalties, and other costs or expenses (including, without limitation, amounts paid in settlement, court costs and all reasonable attorneys fees and out of pocket expenses) ( Losses ) directly based upon, arising out of, or in relation to or otherwise in respect of: | ||
i. | any inaccuracy in or any breach of any Representation and Warranty, covenant or agreement of the Promoters or Company contained in this Agreement or any document or other papers delivered by any of them to the Investor in connection with or pursuant to this Agreement; | ||
ii. | any liability arising out of non compliance of any obligation undertaken by the Company or the Promoters; |
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iii. | any liabilities and obligations of whatever nature relating to any litigation, Claim or governmental investigation pending or relating to the Business or operations of the Promoters or the Business of the Company prior to the date of execution of this Agreement and as on the Completion Date; | ||
iv. | any liability due to any non-compliance of any applicable law, rules or regulations prior to the date of execution of this Agreement and as on the Completion Date. | ||
6.2 | Any compensation or indemnity as referred to in Clause 6.1 above shall be such as to place the Investor in the same position as it would have been in, had there not been any such breach and as if the Representation and Warranty under which Investor is to be indemnified, had been correct. | ||
7. | ACCESS TO BOOKS AND RECORDS | ||
7.1 | The Investor and/or the Promoters and their designated officers, employees, accountants and attorneys shall have the right, at any time and from time to time during normal business hours and upon notice which may be of at least 3 (three) days, to carry out inspection of documents, records, premises and all other properties of the Company at their own cost as long as they hold any Shares in the Company. | ||
7.2 | The Investor and their designated officers, employees, accountants and attorneys shall have the right to consult with the officers, employees, accountants and attorneys of the Company for the purpose of affording the Investor full opportunity to make such investigation as it may desire and to collect such information, data, documents, evidence as may be required for the purpose of and in the course of such inspection in connection therewith. Such investigations and/or audit, however, shall not affect the Representations and Warranties made by the Promoters or the Company. | ||
8. | INTERIM MANAGEMENT AND ACCESS | ||
8.1 | During the period beginning from the execution of this Agreement and continuing until the Completion Date, the Company shall, and the Promoters shall cause the Company to carry on its Business in the usual, regular and ordinary course in substantially the same manner as heretofore conducted, to pay its debts and Taxes when due, to pay or perform other obligations when due, and, to the extent consistent with such businesses, to use its best efforts consistent with past practice and policies to preserve intact their present business organizations, keep available the services of their present officers and employees and preserve their relationships with customers, suppliers, distributors, licensors, licensees and others having business dealings with them, all with the goal of preserving their goodwill and ongoing businesses at the Completion Date. | ||
8.2 | The Promoters shall cause the Company to provide the Investor and its officers, agents, advisors, consultants and other representatives reasonable access to (i) all of the properties, books, contracts, commitments and records of the Company, (ii) all other information concerning the Business, properties and personnel (subject to restrictions imposed by Applicable Law) of the Company as the Investor may request, and (iii) all employees of the Company. The Promoters shall cause the Company to provide such information within 5 days of making a request for the same. | ||
8.3 | During the period beginning from the execution of this Agreement and continuing until the Completion Date the Company and/or the Promoters (including their respective Affiliates, representatives and/or advisors) shall not, without the prior written consent of the Investor: | ||
(i) | solicit, encourage, entertain, initiate or participate in any inquiry, negotiations or discussions or disclose any information pertaining to the Company or enter into any agreement with respect to any offer or proposal to, acquire or merge or restructure (including through business transfer, asset transfer, amalgamation, demerger, hiving off or in any other manner whatsoever) or dispose off, alienate or Encumber any assets or business of the Company or parts thereof (an Acquisition Proposal); | ||
(ii) | assist or cooperate with any Person to make any Acquisition Proposal; or | ||
(iii) | solicit, negotiate or enter into any agreement with any Person with respect to an Acquisition Proposal; |
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(iv) | In the event the Company or the Promoters receive, prior to the Completion Date, any Acquisition Proposal, the Company or the Promoters receiving such Acquisition Proposal shall immediately suspend any discussions with such offeror or party with regard to such Acquisition Proposal and immediately inform the Investor as to any such Acquisition Proposal, including information as to the principal terms of such Acquisition Proposal or request, as the case may be, and any other information that the Investor may request; | ||
(v) | sell, license or transfer to any Person any rights to any Intellectual Property or enter into any agreement with respect to Intellectual Property with any Person; | ||
(vi) | amend or change its Articles of Association and/or Memorandum of Association in any manner whatsoever; | ||
(vii) | adopt or change accounting methods or practices other than as required by the Indian GAAP or revalue any of its assets, including writing down value of inventory or writing off notes or accounts receivable; | ||
(viii) | issue, sell, or grant, contract to issue, sell or grant, or authorize the issuance, delivery, sale or purchase of any Securities of the Company or any other securities, including securities convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for Shares in the Company; | ||
(ix) | declare, set aside or pay any dividends on or make any other distributions (whether in cash, stock or property) in respect of any shares of the Company, or split, combine or reclassify any shares of the Company, or issue or authorize the issuance of any other securities in respect of, in lieu of or in substitution for shares of the Company or repurchase, redeem, or otherwise acquire, directly or indirectly, any shares of the Company (or options, warrants or other rights convertible into, exercisable or exchangeable therefor); | ||
(x) | grant any severance or termination, pay (cash, equity or otherwise) to any director or officer or to any employee of the Company, or increase (by way of cash, equity or otherwise) the salary or other compensation payable or to become payable by the Company to any of their officers, directors, employees or advisors, or declare, pay or make any commitment or obligation of any kind for the payment (in the form of cash, equity or otherwise) by the Company of a bonus or other additional salary or compensation to any such Person, or adopt or amend any employee benefit plan (except as necessary to comply with applicable law) or enter into any agreement with any Person which guarantees employment with the Company for a specific period of time or enter into any settlement or compromise agreement with any employees of the Company; | ||
(xi) | waive any share repurchase rights, accelerate, amend or change the period of exercisability of options or restricted shares, or reprice options granted to any employee, consultant, director or other stock plans or authorize cash payments in exchange for any options granted under any employment stock option plans; | ||
(xii) | sell, lease, license, Encumber or otherwise dispose off any of the assets or properties of the Company; | ||
(xiii) | enter into/agree to enter into any new contract not in the ordinary course of business and/or on terms that are beyond normal and reasonable commercial terms including amending or otherwise modifying (or agreeing to do so), or violating the terms of any of the contracts entered into by the Company; | ||
(xiv) | commence, compromise or settle any pending or threatened litigation, debt or other legal proceedings; | ||
(xv) | make or change any election in respect of Taxes, adopt or change any accounting method in respect of Taxes, enter into any closing agreement, settle any Claim or assessment in respect of Taxes, or consent to any extension or waiver of the limitation period applicable to any Claim or assessment in respect of Taxes; |
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(xvi) | cause any increase in liabilities of the Business including by way of incurring any indebtedness in the Business in the form of loans or financial assistance from any lending agency or bank or repaying or incurring any additional indebtedness or making any advance payments other than what has been contractually agreed upon (upon disclosure and consent to/of the Investor); | ||
(xvii) | amending any terms of any agreement with any of the creditors/debtors; | ||
(xviii) | enter into/agree to enter into any new contract, agreement, arrangement with any related party of the Company; | ||
(xix) | undertake any expenditure, transaction or commitment other than in the normal course of business; or | ||
(xx) | take or agree in writing or otherwise to take any of the actions described in the preceding clauses of this Clause 8 or any other action that would prevent the Company from performing or cause the Company not to perform its covenants hereunder or that would prejudice the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents. | ||
9. | CO-OPERATION | ||
The Parties shall use their reasonable efforts to ensure that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are consummated as per the terms hereof, including without limitation, obtaining all approvals from the applicable government and/or regulatory authorities and other Persons as may be necessary or reasonably requested by Investor in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. | |||
10. | RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES | ||
Amicable Settlement | |||
10.1 | If any dispute arises between Investor and/or the Promoters and/or Company during the subsistence of this Agreement or thereafter, in connection with the validity, interpretation, implementation or alleged breach of any provision of this Agreement or regarding a question, including the question as to whether the termination of this Agreement by one Party hereto has been legitimate (Dispute), the disputing Parties hereto shall endeavour to settle such Dispute amicably. The attempt to bring about an amicable settlement shall be considered to have failed if not resolved within 60 days from the date of the Dispute. | ||
Conciliation | |||
10.2 | If the Parties are unable to amicably settle the Dispute in accordance with Clause 10.1 within the period specified therein, the Parties shall forthwith but not later than 30 days after expiry of the aforesaid period, refer the Dispute to Mr. Ram Mukunda and Mr. R.L. Srivastava for resolution of the said Dispute. The attempt to bring about such resolution shall be considered to have failed if not resolved within 30 days from the date of receipt of a written notification in this regard. | ||
Arbitration | |||
10.3 | If the Parties are unable to amicably settle the Dispute in accordance with Clause 10.2 within the period specified therein, any Party to the Dispute shall be entitled to serve a notice invoking this Clause and making a reference to an arbitration panel of three arbitrators. Each party to the dispute shall appoint one arbitrator within 30 days of receipt of the notice of the Party making the reference, and the two arbitrators, so appointed shall appoint a third arbitrator. The Arbitration proceedings shall be held in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The decision of the arbitration panel shall be binding on all the Parties to the Dispute. | ||
10.4 | The place of the arbitration shall be Mumbai, India. | ||
10.5 | The arbitration proceedings shall be governed by the laws of India. | ||
10.6 | The proceedings of arbitration shall be in the English language. |
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10.7 | The Arbitrators award shall be substantiated in writing. The court of arbitration shall also decide on the costs of the arbitration proceedings. The cost of arbitration shall be borne by the Company. | |||
10.8 | The award shall be binding on the Parties subject to the Applicable Laws in force and the award shall be enforceable in any competent court of law. | |||
10.9 | The Mumbai court (including any appellant court) in India shall have exclusive jurisdiction. | |||
11. | NOTICES | |||
11.1 | Any notice or other communication that may be given by one Party to the other shall always be in writing and shall be served either by (i) hand delivery duly acknowledged; or (ii) sent by registered post with acknowledgment due; or (iii) by facsimile at the respective addresses set out herein below or at such other address as may be subsequently intimated by one party to the other in writing as set out herein. If the notice is sent by facsimile, the said notice shall also be sent by registered post acknowledgment due. |
The Investor: | Ram Mukunda | |||
Address: | At the address mentioned above | |||
Tel: | +1 301 529 4996 | |||
Facsimile: | +1 240 465 0273 | |||
The Company: | Sricon Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. | |||
Address: | As mentioned above | |||
Tel: | 917122287666 | |||
Facsimile: | 917122290700 | |||
The Promoter: | R. L. Srivastava | |||
Address: | As mentioned in Schedule 1 hereto | |||
Tel: | 917122287666 | |||
Facsimile: | 917122290700 |
11.2 | All notices shall be deemed to have been validly given on (i) the business date immediately after the date of transmission with confirmed answer back, if transmitted by facsimile transmission, or (ii) the business date of receipt, if sent by courier or hand delivery; or (iii) the expiry of seven days after posting, if sent by registered post. | |||
11.3 | Any Party may, from time to time, change its address or representative for receipt of notices provided for in this Agreement by giving to the other Party not less than 10 days prior written notice. | |||
12. | TERM | |||
This Agreement shall come into effect and force and be binding on the Parties from the date first written above and shall remain in full force unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. | ||||
13. | CONFIDENTIALITY | |||
13.1 | The Parties recognise that each of them will be given and have access to confidential and proprietary information of the other Parties. The Parties undertake not to use any of such confidential information for their own corporate purposes without the prior written consent of the Party owning such information and shall keep confidential and not to disclose to any third party any of the other Parties confidential and proprietary information for a period of one year from the date hereof. The Parties shall also cause their respective directors, employees, officers and any other persons to whom the above mentioned information is disclosed to execute a letter of confidentiality to the effect provided in this Clause. The obligations of confidentiality shall not apply to any information that: | |||
(a) | was developed independently by the Parties; | |||
(b) | was known to the Party prior to its disclosure by the disclosing Party; |
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(c) | has become generally available to the public (other than by virtue of its disclosure by the receiving Party); | ||
(d) | may be required in any report or statement that is required to be submitted by the Company to any governmental or regulatory body; | ||
(e) | may be required in response to any summons or subpoena or in connection with any litigation; or | ||
(f) | was approved by both the Parties (for the avoidance of doubt, disclosure to the Affiliates of the Investor shall be permitted); | ||
(g) | is required by a regulatory authority or the regulations of any recognized stock exchange; | ||
(h) | is reasonably required for disclosure to professional advisers of the Party, who shall have given undertakings of strict confidentiality; | ||
(i) | may be required to comply with any law, order, regulation or ruling applicable to any Party hereto. | ||
Provided that prior to any disclosure in respect of a request to disclose confidential information under subsections (d), (e) (g), (h) and (i), above a Party must first notify the Party owning such confidential information, who shall then have the opportunity to respond to and/or dispute such request. The provisions of this Clause shall survive the termination of this Agreement. | |||
13.2. | Upon termination of this Agreement, the Parties shall cause the Company to either (i) return to the Investor and Promoters, as applicable, and the Parties shall return to each other, all documents and information belonging to such Person and all copies thereof in the possession or under the control of a Party which does not own such property, and all confidential information in whatever media; or (ii) destroy all documents and information belonging to the other Party and all copies thereof in the possession or under the control of a Party. Provided that the Investor and/or its advisors may retain, in a secure location, copies of such documents and records for purposes of defending any legal proceeding or as is required to be maintained in order to satisfy any law, rule, regulation, or accounting or financial reporting standards to which the Investor may be subject. | ||
13.3. | The Parties acknowledge and agree that the covenants and obligations with respect to confidentiality set forth in this Clause relate to special, unique and extraordinary matters, and that a violation of any of the terms of such covenants and obligations will cause the Company and the owner of such property irreparable injury for which adequate remedies are not available at law. Therefore, the Parties agree that the Party entitled to enforce the covenants set forth above, shall be entitled to an injunction, restraining order or such other equitable relief as a court of competent jurisdiction may deem necessary or appropriate to restrain the other Party from committing any violation of the covenants and obligations contained in this Clause. These injunctive remedies are cumulative and are in addition to any other rights and remedies the concerned Party may have at law or in equity. | ||
14. | AUTHORISED PERSON | ||
For the purposes of this Agreement, Mr. R. L. Srivastava shall represent the Promoters. Accordingly, all the Promoters hereby authorise Mr. R. L. Srivastava to represent the Promoters and take any decision which may be required to be taken, do all acts and execute all documents which are or may be required by the Promoters for the proper and effective fulfilment of the rights and obligations under this Agreement. Any action taken or deed performed or document executed by Mr. R. L. Srivastava shall be deemed to be acts or deeds done or documents executed by all the Promoters, and shall be binding on all the Promoters. | |||
15. | TERMINATION | ||
15.1 | Grounds for Termination: Save and except the rights and obligations of the Parties that terminate as provided in the specific clauses in this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Clause. | ||
15.2 | This Agreement can be terminated at any time prior to the subscription by the Investor in the manner set out in Clause 4 of this Agreement, by mutual written agreement of the Parties. |
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15.3 | This Agreement shall stand terminated under Clause 4 if the Completion does not take place as per Clause 4.3. | |
15.4 | Effect of Termination: Termination of this Agreement under Clauses 15.2 to 15.3 shall be without liability of any Party (or any shareholder, director, officer, agent, employee, consultant or representative of such Party) to the other Parties. | |
15.5 | The provisions of Clause 6 (Indemnity), 10 (Arbitration), 11 (Notices), and 13 (Confidentiality) shall survive the termination hereof pursuant to Clause 15.1. | |
16. | MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS | |
16.1 | Reservation of Rights | |
No forbearance, indulgence or relaxation or inaction by any Party at any time to require performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall in any way affect, diminish or prejudice the right of such Party to require performance of that provision, and any waiver or acquiescence by any Party of any breach of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or acquiescence of any continuing or succeeding breach of such provisions, a waiver of any right under or arising out of this Agreement or acquiescence to or recognition of rights other than that expressly stipulated in this Agreement. | ||
16.2 | Cumulative Rights | |
All remedies of either Party under this Agreement whether provided herein or conferred by statute, civil law, common law, custom or trade usage, are cumulative and not alternative and may be enforced successively or concurrently. | ||
16.3 | Partial Invalidity | |
If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any Person or circumstance shall be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby, and each provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any invalid or unenforceable provision of this Agreement shall be replaced with a provision, which is valid and enforceable and most nearly reflects the original intent of the unenforceable provision. Provided however, if said provision is fundamental provision of this Agreement or forms part of the consideration or object of this Agreement, the provision of this Clause shall not apply. | ||
16.4 | Amendments | |
No modification or amendment of this Agreement and no waiver of any of the terms or conditions hereof shall be valid or binding unless made in writing and duly executed by all the Parties. | ||
16.5 | Assignment | |
This Agreement and the rights and liabilities hereunder shall bind and inure to the benefit of the respective successors of the Parties hereto, but no Party shall assign or transfer any of its rights and liabilities hereunder to any other Person without the prior written consent of the other Parties, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding anything stated above, the Investor shall be entitled to assign its rights and obligations hereunder to any of its Affiliates or its holding company or ultimate parent company or their Affiliates, without the consent of the other Parties. | ||
16.6 | Entire Agreement | |
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties with respect to the subscription of the Equity Shares and supersedes and cancels any prior oral or written agreement, representation, understanding, arrangement, communication or expression of intent relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. |
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16.7 |
Relationship | ||
None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a partnership between the Parties hereto and no Party shall have any authority to bind the other Party otherwise than under this Agreement or shall be deemed to be the agent of the other in any way. | |||
16.8 |
Governing law | ||
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India, under the jurisdiction of the Mumbai courts, without regard to the conflict of laws principles. | |||
16.9 |
Service of Process | ||
Subject to the provisions of clause 10 of this Agreement, the Parties agree that any action or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of, or based on any right arising out of this Agreement may be brought against any of the Parties in the courts of Mumbai, India and each of the Parties consent to the jurisdiction of such courts (and of the appropriate appellant courts) in any such action or proceeding and waives any objection to the venue laid therein. Process in any action or proceeding referred to in the preceding sentence may be served on any party anywhere in the world. | |||
16.10 |
Costs | ||
Each Party shall bear its own expenses incurred in preparing this Agreement including any brokers, finders fee, financial advisors fees and the expenses incurred by its representatives. The Parties agree to equally share in the cost of the US GAAP audits. | |||
16.11 |
Force Majeure | ||
No Party shall be liable to the other if, and to the extent, that the performance or delay in performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement is prevented, restricted, delayed or interfered with due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of such Party, including but not limited to, Government legislations, fires, floods, explosions, epidemics, accidents, acts of God, wars, riots, strikes, lockouts, or other concerted acts of workmen, acts of Government and/or shortages of materials. The Party claiming an event of force majeure shall promptly notify the other Parties in writing, and provide full particulars of the cause or event and the date of first occurrence thereof, as soon as possible after the event and also keep the other Parties informed of any further developments. The Party so affected shall use its best efforts to remove the cause of non-performance, and the Parties shall resume performance hereunder with the utmost dispatch when such cause is removed. | |||
16.12 |
Severance | ||
Any provision of this Agreement which is invalid or unenforceable shall be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability, without affecting in any way the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof. Should any provision of this Agreement be or become ineffective for reasons beyond the control of the Parties, the Parties shall use reasonable efforts to agree upon a new provision, which shall as nearly as possible have the same commercial effect as the inefficient provision. | |||
16.13 |
Good Faith Negotiations and Further Assurances | ||
16.13.1 | The Parties agree that if the transactions contemplated in this Agreement cannot be completed in the manner set forth herein, then the Parties shall use reasonable endeavours to enter into other transactions that (a) would result in a substantially similar outcome and (b) do not prejudice any of the Parties. Each of the Parties further agrees that, during any such negotiations, it shall refrain from initiating any legal actions against the other Parties; and | ||
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of this Agreement, to implement and/or give effect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by it and for the purpose of vesting in the Investor the full benefit of the assets, rights and benefits to be transferred to the Investor under this Agreement. | |||
16.14 |
Public announcements | ||
Except as and to the extent required by Applicable Law, without the prior written consent of the other Party, neither Party will, and each will direct its representatives not to, make, directly or indirectly, any public comment, statement or communication with respect to, or otherwise to disclose or to permit the disclosure of the terms of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents. The Investor however is required by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) laws in the United States of America to disclose the terms of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents, while filing with the SEC, which may result into a press release or press exposure or disclosure to the general public. | |||
16.15 |
Execution in Counterparts | ||
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument. A facsimile or copy of a signature is valid as an original. | |||
16.16 |
Authorisation | ||
The persons signing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties represent and covenant that they have the authority to so sign and execute this document on behalf of the Parties for whom they are signing. | |||
16.17 |
Time of the essence | ||
Any date or period mentioned in this Agreement may be extended by agreement between the Parties hereto, failing which, as regards any such date or period, time shall be the essence of the Agreement. |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE SET AND SUBSCRIBED THEIR RESPECTIVE HANDS TO THESE PRESENTS ON THE DAY, MONTH AND YEAR HEREIN WRITTEN:
SIGNED AND DELIVERED | ) | |
BY THE WITHINNAMED Investor | ) | |
BY THE HAND OF MR. RAM MUKUNDA | ) | |
(Authorised Signatory) | ) | |
ON THE 15th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2007 | ) | |
IN THE PRESENCE OF: | ) | |
WITNESS: | ) | |
NAME AND ADDRESS: | ) | |
SIGNED AND DELIVERED | ) | |
BY THE WITHINNAMED SRICON | ) | |
INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD | ) | |
BY THE HAND OF MR. R.L. SRIVASTAVA | ) | |
(AUTHORISED SIGNATORY) PURSUANT TO THE | ) | |
RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE BOARD | ) | |
ON THE 15th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2007 | ) | |
IN THE PRESENCE OF: | ) | |
WITNESS: | ) | |
ADDRESS: | ) | |
SIGNED AND DELIVERED | ) | |
BY THE WITHINNAMED Promoter | ) | |
MR. R. L. SRIVASTAVA | ) | |
ON THE 15th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2007 | ) | |
IN THE PRESENCE OF: | ) | |
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Annex B
AMENDMENT TO THE SHARE SUBSCRIPTION
CUM PURCHASE AGREEMENT
DATED 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2007
THIS Amendment to the Share Subscription cum Purchase Agreement dated 15th September, 2007 (hereinafter referred to as Agreement ) is entered on this 19th day of December, 2007 at Mumbai
BY AND AMONG
INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL, INC.
a company organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and having its office address at 4336 Montgomery Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814, acting directly or indirectly through one or more of its newly formed non US Affiliates, alongwith such newly formed non-US Affiliates (hereinafter collectively referred to as Investor, which expression shall, unless it be repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, be deemed to mean and include its successors and assigns) of the FIRST PART;
AND
SRICON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED, a company incorporated under the Indian Companies Act, 1956, having its registered office at Sricon House 25, Pragati Layout, Rajeev Nagar, Nagpur, India (hereinafter referred to as Company which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, be deemed to mean and include its successors) of the SECOND PART;
AND
THE PERSONS whose names and addresses are set out in Schedule 1 hereto (hereinafter referred to as Promoters, which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, be deemed to mean and include their heirs, legal representatives, executors, and administrators) of the THIRDPART.
(The Investor, the Promoters and the Company may hereinafter be referred to individually as Party and collectively as Parties, as the context may require).
WHEREAS
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The Parties entered into a Share Subscription cum Purchase Agreement on the 15th day of September, 2007 (the SSA), setting out the terms and conditions subject to which the Investor would subscribe to the Subscription Shares; | |
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Clause 3 of the SSA sets out the conditions to be satisfied by the Parties prior to the Investor subscribing to the Subscription Shares. Some of the conditions to be satisfied by the Parties are as under: (i) completion of a business, financial, accounting, tax, technical, legal and regulatory due diligence on the Company by the Investor and resolution of all issues arising therefrom to the satisfaction of the Investor on or before 45 Business Days from the date of this Agreement, (ii) resolution being passed at a duly constituted meeting of the board of directors of Investor and a resolution being passed at duly constituted meeting of the shareholders of the Investor, approving the subscription to the Subscription Shares and the satisfaction of all other conditions for the Investor to effect a Business Combination as set forth in the Investors Prospectus dated March 3, 2006 as filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, (iii) the Promoters obtaining written consents from all banks, financial institutions, lenders of the Company and all other third parties as may be required for change in shareholding of the Company in form and substance satisfactory to the Investor, (iv) each of the Promoters delivering to the Investor a no-objection certificate in the form contained in Schedule 4 to the SSA and a no-objection certificate from the Company in the form contained in Schedule 4A to the SSA; | |
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The Company is in need of urgent funds and pending satisfaction of the conditions precedent set out in Clause 3 of the SSA, has requested the Investor to infuse the Portion of Subscription Price (as defined below), towards subscription to Portion of Subscription Shares (as defined below); | |
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The Investor has agreed to subscribe to the Portion of Subscription Shares in the Company subject to the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement. |
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NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS HEREIN CONTAINED, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. | DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION | |
Account means the account to be opened by the Parties with Citibank N.A. | ||
Completion means completion of the events specified in Clause 5 hereof and the Investor being registered as a member in respect of the Portion of the Subscription Shares in the register of members of Company. | ||
Completion Date shall mean the date specified by the Investor for Completion. | ||
Existing Accounts means the current accounts maintained by the Company with Allahabad Bank, Manish Nagar branch, Nagpur, bearing account no. 20075 and State Bank of India, Jaiprakash Nagar branch, Sonalwada, Nagpur, bearing account no. 30095731720, | ||
Funding means the funding of the Portion of Subscription Price by the Investor upon fulfillment, or waiver, of the conditions precedent prescribed in Clause 4; | ||
Funding Date means the date on which the Funding occurs; | ||
Portion of Subscription Price means Rs. 12,83,42,500/- (Rupees Twelve Crores Eighty Three Lacs Forty Two Thousand Five Hundred only) forming part of the Subscription Price. | ||
Portion of Subscription Shares means 5,03,620 equity shares, constituting 14.66% of the post issued paid up share capital of the Company and forming part of the Subscription Shares. | ||
Promoters Shares means 15,79,711 Shares representing 53.88% of the existing Share Capital of the Company. | ||
SSA shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Recital A. | ||
All capitalized expressions not defined in the Agreement, but defined in the SSA, shall have the same meaning ascribed to it in the SSA. | ||
2. | SUBSCRIPTION FOR SHARES AND INITIAL ADVANCE AGAINST SHARES | |
(a) | Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Investor hereby agrees to subscribe for, and the Company agrees to allot and issue to the Investor at Completion, the Portion of Subscription Shares, provided that subject to Clause 3, the Portion of Subscription Price shall be funded as advance against Shares of the Company. | |
(b) | The consideration payable by the Investor to the Company for the Portion of Subscription Shares shall be the Portion of Subscription Price or thereabout as the Parties may mutually agree. | |
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CONDITIONS PRECEDENT | |
The obligation of the Investor to fund the Portion of Subscription Price is subject to the fulfillment, prior to or simultaneously on the Funding Date (or at the time specified below), of the following conditions and delivery and execution of the following items in form and substance satisfactory to the Investor, any one or more of which may be waived in writing by the Investor in its sole discretion: | ||
(a) | the Representations and Warranties as provided in Clause 5 and Schedule 3 of the SSA and under this Agreement, remaining true and correct on the Funding Date; | |
(b) | approval of the Board for (i) the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement, (ii) creation of an Account in the manner and for the purposes contemplated in this Agreement, (iii) appointment of the Investors nominee as an authorized signatory to the Existing Accounts and the Account to be created pursuant to this Agreement, (iv) deposit into the Account, 20% of the receivables paid into the Existing Accounts, including without limitation, the receivables due to the Company pursuant to the Joint Venture Agreement entered into by the Company with Hindustan Steel Works Constructions Limited, (v) granting irrevocable authority to the Investors nominee being the authorized signatory to the |
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Account, to operate and withdraw the amounts lying to the credit of the Account at any time and for any reason whatsoever, (vi) subject to the approval of the members, amending the Articles of Association of the Company to give effect to the matters set out in Clause 4, (vii) in-principle allotment of such number of shares to the Investor, at the specific request of the Investor, pending subscription to the entire Subscription Shares, as will increase the Investors shareholding in the Company to 51%, and an undertaking that such allotment will be completed within 2 working days of the Investor infusing funds towards subscription to the share capital of the Company and requesting the Company to allot Shares, and (viii) implementing the relevant transactions set forth in this Agreement to which the Company is a party or which require approval by the Board; | ||
(c) | each of the Company and the Promoters having performed and complied with all agreements, obligations and conditions contained in this Agreement that are required to be performed or complied with by it on or before the Funding; | |
(d) | memorandum and articles of association of the Company being amended to reflect, to the extent permitted by law, the provisions of this Agreement; | |
(e) | one (1) nominee of the Investor having been duly elected/appointed as Director, effective upon Funding; | |
(f) | the Company having opened the Account; | |
(g) | evidence being adduced by the Promoters, of written instructions issued to the banks with whom the Existing Accounts are maintained by the Company, of the inclusion of Mr. Ram Mukunda as an authorized signatory to the Existing Accounts and evidence being adduced of written instructions issued to Citibank N.A of the change in authorized signatories and appointment of Mr. Ram Mukunda of the sole authorized signatory of the Account with Citibank; | |
(h) | certificate from the Promoters and the Company confirming that (i) they have given written instructions to the banks with whom Existing Accounts are maintained, for automatic transfer into the Account, every month, with effect from April 1, 2008, of 20% of the receivables paid into the Existing Accounts, including without limitation, the receivables due to the Company pursuant to the Joint Venture Agreement entered into by the Company with Hindustan Steel Works Constructions Limited, and that they have taken all necessary steps to ensure automatic and regular transfer of funds as contemplated herein, (ii) no lender or third party has any rights over the funds lying to the credit of the Existing Accounts (iii) the Company has not entered into any agreement or understanding whereby any party other than the Investor has priority over the funds in the Existing Accounts or the Account; | |
(i) | the Company appointing the Investors nominee as the authorized signatory to the Account with an undertaking that (i) except upon specific written instructions of the Investor, the Investors nominee shall not be replaced and such appointment and understanding having been communicated to Citibank N.A (ii) they shall not open any savings or current account or any other account with any bank except with the specific written consent of the Investor; | |
(j) | the Company issuing irrevocable written instructions to Citibank N.A., to honor all cheques, demand drafts and other payment instructions issued by the Investors nominee, without first obtaining approval of the Promoters or the Company; | |
(k) | the Company obtaining a certificate from an independent chartered accountant indicating the fair value of the Shares calculated in accordance with the Guidelines for Valuation of Shares and Fixation of Premia. | |
The Promoters shall fulfill all their obligations hereunder and shall, to the extent within their power and control, cause the Company to fulfill all its obligations hereunder so as to ensure that the conditions set forth in this Clause are fulfilled by such dates as specified above, to the satisfaction of the Investor. | ||
4. | FUNDING EVENTS | |
(a) | Funding shall take place on the Funding Date, or at such other place as the Parties may agree. The Portion of Subscription Price shall be retained as advance against Shares, until Completion. |
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(b) | Simultaneously upon Funding, the provisions of Clauses 3 (Conditions subsequent to Completion), 4.1(e) (Voting), 4.1(g) (Meeting and Minutes of Board Meeting), 4.1(h) (Notice), 4.1(i) (Quorum), 4.1(j) (Determination of Quorum), 4.1(k) (Resolution by Circulation), 4.2 (Management and other Committees), 4.3 (Rights of the Investor), 4.4 (Veto Rights, to the extent of meetings of the Board) (subject to Clause 4(e) herein) and 5 (Dividend Policy) of the Shareholders Agreement shall become effective and the Promoters and the Company shall be bound by the terms contained therein. | |
(c) | The Promoters and the Company shall not propose any resolution at a Shareholders Meeting, if such resolution has not been approved by the director nominated by the Investor at a meeting of the Board. | |
(d) | Until Completion under this Agreement, the Promoters shall not be entitled to Transfer all or any part of their Shareholding to any Person. Approval of the director nominated by the Investor shall be required for passing any resolution which will have the effect of changing the signatories to the Existing Accounts or the Account and for opening any account with any bank. | |
(e) | The Parties agree that where a resolution for allotment of shares in favour of the Investor is proposed by the director nominated by the Investor, the Promoters shall (if they are also Directors) / cause the directors nominated by them on the Board, to vote in favour of the resolution. | |
(f) | A meeting of the shareholders shall be convened and a special resolution shall be passed approving amendment to the Articles of Association, to give effect to the matters set out in this Agreement. | |
(g) | The Promoters agree and acknowledge that until Funding, they are in complete control over the affairs of the Company and undertake that they shall, to the extent within their power and control, cause the Company to fulfill all its obligations hereunder so as to ensure that the covenants set forth in this Agreement are fulfilled by such dates as specified in this Agreement. To secure the performance of the obligations of the Promoters and the Company as set out in this Agreement, the Promoters shall create a pledge on the Promoter Shares in favour of the Investor or any Person nominated by it. For such purpose, the Promoters shall on the Funding Date or any date thereafter, and if required, with the approval of the regulatory authorities, if required, deliver the following documents to the Investor, or his representative/ nominee: | |
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(g) | The Promoters unconditionally agree, acknowledge, undertake and confirm that they shall take all necessary action and sign all necessary documents, letters, undertakings etc. as may be required so as to effect a transfer of the Promoter Shares to the Investor or any of his nominees, as the case may be, and be registered as a member inrespect of the Promoter Shares, if called upon by the Investor to do so. | |
(h) | The Promoters and the Company agree and acknowledge that the covenants and obligations under Clauses 3 and 4 relate to special, unique and extraordinary matters, and that a violation of any of the terms of such covenants and obligations will cause the Investor irreparable injury and hence the Investors shall be entitled to specific performance of the obligations undertaken by the Company and/ or the Promoters under Clauses 3 and 4. | |
5. | COMPLETION EVENTS | |
(a) | Upon fulfillment of all the Conditions Precedent set out in the SSA, to the satisfaction of the Investor or if specifically waived in writing by the Investor, the Parties shall proceed to complete the allotment of the Portion of Subscription Shares to the Investor in the manner provided in this Clause. |
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At Completion, the Company shall: | |
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(c) | If any one or more of the Conditions Precedent set out in the SSA are not satisfied to the satisfaction of the Investor or waived in writing by the Investor, the Investor shall notify the Promoters and the Company of the non satisfaction of the Condition Precedent. Within 7 days of receipt of such intimation from the Investor, the Promoters shall cause the Company to and the Company shall refund an amount equivalent to the Portion of Subscription Price to the Investor. If the Company fails to make repayment of the Portion of Subscription Price to the Investor within 7 days of receipt of notice from the Investor, the Investors nominee shall, without any further act or approval of the Promoters or the Company, issue instructions to the Citibank N.A., to repatriate funds lying in the Account to the Investor and the Parties shall cause Citibank N.A. to forthwith repatriate such funds to the Investor. | |
(d) | If the funds lying in the Account is less than the Portion of Subscription Price, the Promoters will cause the Company to fund the Account with such amount by which the funds lying in the Account fall short of the Portion of Subscription Price. If the Promoters fail to cause the Company to fund the shortfall in the Portion of Subscription Price, or upon the Promoters and/or the Company committing a breach of any of their obligations under this Agreement and more specifically under Clause 5 hereof and failing to remedy the breach within 7 days of being notified of the same by the Investor, then, without prejudice to any of its rights under this Agreement, the Investor shall have a right to forthwith exercise the pledge and at its discretion, require the Board to allot to itself, Portion of Subscription Shares and take all necessary action,to be registered as a member of the Company in respect of the Promoter Shares and or Portion of Subscription Shares. | |
(e) | Upon the Promoters and/or the Company committing a breach of any of their obligations under Clause 5(d)hereof and failing to remedy the breach within 7 days of being notified of the same by the Investor and the Investor being unable to exercise the pledge and / or be registered as a member in respect of the Promoter Shares or any part thereof, due to any reason whatsoever, the Investor shall be entitled, pending subscription to the Subscription Shares, to be allotted Portion of Subscription Shares and to subscribe to such number of shares in the Company as will bring its shareholding to 51% of the paid up share capital of the Company as on such date (Additional Shares). Upon exercise of such option by the Investor, and upon infusion of funds by the Investor towards subscription to the Additional Shares, the Company shall allot Additional Shares to the Investor and at such price as may be determined by the Investor, provided that the pricing shall be in accordance with the laws of India. Upon exercise of such option by the Investor, the Investor shall be entitled to appoint majority directors on the Board and exercise all rights available to the Investor under law, as a 51% shareholder in the Company. | |
(f) | The Promoters and the Company hereby undertake that they shall, upon exercise by the Investor of its right under Clauses 5(d) and 5(e) above, cooperate with the Investor and take all necessary steps to ensure that the name of the Investor or any Person nominated by the Investor is registered as a member in the register of members of the Company in respect of the Promoter Shares and Additional Shares. | |
(h) | In the event of enforcement of pledge by the Investor, of the Promoter Shares, or in the event of the Promoters committing a breach of any of their obligations of causing the Company to perform its obligations, or in the event of subscription by the Investor, to Additional Shares, in the circumstances set out in Clause 5(e) above, subject to the rights available to the Investor to appoint majority Directors on the Board and exercise all rights available to the Investor under law, as a 51% shareholder in the Company, the provisions of the Shareholders Agreement will get triggered. However, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Shareholders Agreement, the Investor shall not be subject to any restrictions on transfer of Portion of Subscription Shares or Promoter Shares or Additional Shares, whether set out in the Shareholders Agreement or otherwise and the provision of this clause shall supersede anything to the |
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contrary contained in the Shareholders Agreement or under any other agreement entered into between the Parties.However, the Promoters and the Company agree that they shall be bound by Clauses 6, 7, 8 and 9 of the Shareholders Agreement. | ||
6. | BOARD REPRESENTATION | |
(a) | The Parties agree and acknowledge that the Investor shall be entitled to appoint one director on the Board effective upon Funding and that such director shall be appointed under Section 255(2) of the Act. The Promoters and the Company shall not be entitled to remove the Director appointed/nominated by the Investor, unless required by Law. | |
(b) | The right of nomination and appointment of the director conferred on the Investor under Clause 6(a) shall include the right at any time to remove from office any such persons nominated or appointed by them and from time to time determine the period for which such persons shall hold office as Director. If the Investor desires that any director nominated or appointed by it should cease to be a director of the Company, the Promoters shall cause, and shall exercise its voting rights in such manner, so as to ensure such removal and appointment of new director nominated by the Investor to replace the director so removed as soon as may be practicable. | |
(c) | The director appointed/nominated by the Investor shall be entitled to receive all notices, agenda, etc. and to attend all General Meetings and Board Meetings and Meetings of any Committees of the Board of which they are members. | |
(d) | In the event the Investor or any of its Affiliates cease to (i) be shareholders of the Company, then all the rights of the Investor as a Shareholder shall automatically terminate and the Investor shall cause his nominee Director to resign from the Board. | |
7. | VALIDITY OF SSA | |
(a) | Except to the extent specifically modified by this Agreement, all the terms of the SSA shall survive and continue to remain valid and binding on the Parties. Reference in the SSA to subscription to Investor Shares or Subscription Shares respectively, wherever they appear, shall be deemed to mean subscription to Investor Shares or Subscription Shares as respectively reduced by the Portion of Subscription Shares and Additional Shares and reference to payment of Investor Price or Subscription Price, respectively, wherever they appear in the SSA, shall be deemed to mean payment of Investor Price or Subscription Price as respectively reduced by the Portion of Subscription Price and price paid for the Additional Shares. | |
(b) | This Agreement shall become effective upon the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Investor, the Promoters and the Company. | |
(c) | Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, all agreements, covenants, undertakings, provisions, stipulations, and promises contained in the SSA are hereby ratified, readopted, approved, and confirmed and remain in full force and effect. | |
8. | RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES | |
(a) | Amicable Settlement: If any dispute arises between Investor and/or the Promoters and/or Company during the subsistence of this Agreement or thereafter, in connection with the validity, interpretation, implementation or alleged breach of any provision of this Agreement or regarding a question, including the question as to whether the termination of this Agreement by one Party hereto has been legitimate (Dispute), the disputing Parties hereto shall endeavour to settle such Dispute amicably. The attempt to bring about an amicable settlement shall be considered to have failed if not resolved within 60 days from the date of the Dispute. | |
(b) | Conciliation: If the Parties are unable to amicably settle the Dispute in accordance with Clause 8(a) within the period specified therein, the Parties shall forthwith but not later than 30 days after expiry of the aforesaid period, refer the Dispute to Mr. Ram Mukunda and Mr. R.L. Srivastava for resolution of the said Dispute. The attempt to bring about such resolution shall be considered to have failed if not resolved within 30 days from the date of receipt of a written notification in this regard. |
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(c) | Arbitration: If the Parties are unable to amicably settle the Dispute in accordance with Clause 8(b) within the period specified therein, any Party to the Dispute shall be entitled to serve a notice invoking this Clause and making a reference to an arbitration panel of three arbitrators. Each party to the dispute shall appoint one arbitrator within 30 days of receipt of the notice of the Party making the reference, and the two arbitrators, so appointed shall appoint a third arbitrator. The Arbitration proceedings shall be held in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The decision of the arbitration panel shall be binding on all the Parties to the Dispute. | |
(d) | The place of the arbitration shall be Mumbai, India. | |
(e) | The arbitration proceedings shall be governed by the laws of India. | |
(f) | The proceedings of arbitration shall be in the English language. | |
(g) | The Arbitrators award shall be substantiated in writing. The court of arbitration shall also decide on the costs of the arbitration proceedings. The cost of arbitration shall be borne by the Company. | |
(h) | The award shall be binding on the Parties subject to the Applicable Laws in force and the award shall be enforceable in any competent court of law. | |
(i) | The Mumbai court (including any appellant court) in India shall have exclusive jurisdiction. | |
9. | MISCELLANEOUS | |
(a) | No Implied Waiver | |
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment Agreement shall not, except as expressly provided herein, constitute a waiver or modification of any provision of, or operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of the Parties under the SSA or prejudice any right or remedy that either Party may have or may have in the future under or in connection with the SSA or any instrument or agreement referred to therein. The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the Representations and Warranties of the Parties contained in the SSA, the clauses on, including but not limited to indemnity and confidentiality shall survive the execution and delivery of this Amendment Agreement and the effectiveness hereof. | ||
(b) | Governing law | |
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India. | ||
(c) | Costs | |
Each Party shall bear its own expenses incurred in preparing this Agreement. The Company shall pay the stamp duty and other costs in respect of this Agreement and the issue and allotment of the Portion of Subscription Shares to the Investor. | ||
(d) | Execution in Counterparts | |
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument. | ||
(e) | Assignment | |
This Agreement and the rights and liabilities hereunder shall bind and inure to the benefit of the respective successors of the Parties hereto, but no Party shall assign or transfer any of its rights and liabilities hereunder to any other Person without the prior written consent of the other Parties, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding anything stated above, the Investor shall be entitled to assign its rights and obligations hereunder, including its rights over the pledge of Promoter Shares, to any of its Affiliates or its holding company or ultimate parent company or their Affiliates, without the consent of the other Parties. |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF THE PARTIES TO THIS AMENDMENT AGREEMENT HAVE SET AND SCRIBED THEIR HANDS AT MUMBAI, ON THE DAY MONTH AND YEAR FIRST NOTED ABOVE, IN PRESENCE OF:
SIGNED AND DELIVERED | ) | |
BY THE WITHINNAMED INVESTOR | ) | |
INDIA GLOBALIZATION CAPITAL, INC. | ) | |
ON THE 19th DAY OF DECEMBER,2007 | ) | |
IN THE PRESENCE OF: | ) | |
WITNESS: | ) | |
NAME AND ADDRESS: | ) | |
SIGNED AND DELIVERED | ) | |
BY THE WITHINNAMED COMPANY | ) | |
BY THE HAND OF Mr. | ) | |
R. L. SRIVASTAVA PURSUANT TO THE | ) | |
RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE BOARD | ) | |
ON THE 17th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2007 | ) | |
IN THE PRESENCE OF: | ) | |
WITNESS: | ) | |
NAME AND ADDRESS: | ) | |
SIGNED AND DELIVERED | ) | |
BY MR. R. L. SRIVASTAVA FOR HIMSELF AND ON BEHALF OF THE Promoters | ) | |
ON THE 19th DAY OF DECEMBER,2007 | ) | |
IN THE PRESENCE OF: | ) | |
WITNESS: | ) | |
NAME AND ADDRESS: | ) |
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SCHEDULE 1
NAME AND DETAILS OF PROMOTERS
Name of Shareholder | Number of Shares | % shareholding on a Fully Diluted Basis | ||||||
Ravindra Lal Srivastava | 1579711 | 53.88 | ||||||
Indravati Devi Srivastava | 1152640 | 39.31 | ||||||
Sankata Prasad Srivastava | 96640 | 3.30 | ||||||
Bihari Lal Srivastava | 16000 | 0.55 | ||||||
Ramdulare Lal Srivastava | 55168 | 1.88 | ||||||
Ramdulari Devi Srivastava | 32000 | 1.09 | ||||||
Total | 2932159 | 100 |
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SCHEDULE 2
FORM OF POWER OF ATTORNEY
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, I, Ravindra Lal Srivastava, an Indian inhabitant having my address at Sricon House 25, Pragati Layout, Rajeev Nagar, Nagpur, India (the Pledgor) SEND GREETINGS:
And Whereas the Pledgor is the legal and beneficial owner of 15,79,711 Equity Shares (Equity Shares) of Sricon Infrastructure Private Limited, a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 and having its registered office at Sricon House 25, Pragati Layout, Rajeev Nagar, Nagpur, India (the Company) having full legal right, title and interest in those Equity Shares with power to deal with such Equity Shares in any manner the Pledgor thinks fit.
And Whereas the Pledgor, the Company and India Globalisation Capital, Inc. a company organised under the laws of the State of Maryland and having its office address at 4336 Montgomery Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 (Pledgee) have entered into an Amendment Agreement dated December 19, 2007 (Amendment Agreement), pursuant to which the Investor has agreed to subscribe to Portion of Subscription Shares (as defined in the Amendment Agreement).
And Whereas the Pledgor along with the other Promoters of the Company (as defined in the Amendment Agreement) have undertaken to cause the Company to perform certain obligations under the AmendmentAgreement.
And Whereas the Pledgor has secured the performance by it of its obligations to cause the Company to do certain acts, by pledging and creating a charge on 15,79,711 Equity Shares of the Company held by the Promoters (hereinafter referred to as the Pledged Shares).
Pursuant to Clause 4(c) of the Amendment Agreement, the Pledgor has undertaken and agreed to irrevocably appoint the Pledgee as its attorney-in-fact to take all necessary action and sign all necessary documents, letters, undertakings etc. as may be required so as to effect a transfer of the Pledged Shares to the Pledgee or any of his nominees. In pursuance of the above, the Pledgor is desirous of appointing the Pledgee as its Attorney.
Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Amendment Agreement.
NOW KNOW YE ALL AND THESE PRESENTS WITNESS THAT
The Pledgor does hereby irrevocably nominate, constitute and appoint the Pledgee (i.e. INDIA GLOBALISATION CAPITAL, INC. a company organised under the laws of the State of Maryland acting directly or indirectly through one or more of its newly formed non US Affiliates, alongwith such newly formed non-US Affiliates, and having its office address at 4336 Montgomery Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814, or any hereinafter referred to as Attorney) to be the true and lawful Attorney of the Pledgor and in his name and on his behalf and at his risk and costs, to do or cause to be done the following acts, deeds, matters or things, that is to say:
1. | at any time, to take any action and execute any instrument, deed, document, undertaking etc. that the Attorney may deem necessary or advisable to keep the charge or pledge created over the Pledged Shares secured and in full force and effect. | ||||
2. | at any time after the Pledgor and/or the Company commit a breach of the provisions of the Amendment Agreement, in the opinion of the Investor: | ||||
a) | to execute any instrument, deed, document, undertaking including necessary transfer forms as transferor in respect of all the Pledged Shares in the name of the Pledgor including revalidation of blank transfer forms duly signed by the Pledgor in respect of the Pledged Shares so as to effect a transfer of the Pledged Shares to the Pledgee or its nominee, as the case may be, and to ensure that the name of the Pledgee and/or its nominee is incorporated in the register of members as a member in respect of the Pledged Shares; | ||||
b) | to sign on behalf of the Pledgor the consent letter in the form as set out herein; | ||||
c) | to vote at all or any meetings of the shareholders of the Company or otherwise to act as the Pledgors attorney or attorneys representative(s) or proxy(ies) in respect of the Pledged Shares; and | ||||
d) | to appoint any proxy (ies) to represent the Pledgor at all or any meetings of the shareholders of the Company with full authority to vote at such meetings in such manner as the Attorney may deem fit. |
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3. | at any time, to make such declaration in respect of the Pledged Shares as may be in the opinion of the said Attorney required or necessary in law. | ||
4. | at any time, to enter into, make, sign, execute, deliver, acknowledge and perform all engagements, contracts, agreements, indentures, papers, documents, writings, things, deeds etc. that may be necessary or proper to be entered into and signed, sealed, executed, delivered, acknowledged and performed for the purposes of giving effect to the transfer of the Pledged Shares to the Pledgee and/or its nominee. | ||
5. | at any time, to offer the Pledged Shares for dematerialisation or rematerialisation pursuant to the Depositories Act, 1996 and the rules made and to obtain registration of the names of the beneficial owners thereof in the records of the Depository or any other intermediary, and to do all acts, deeds and things, and to execute and deliver all deed, documents and writing in order to obtain and implement dematerialisation or rematerialisation of the Pledged Shares. | ||
6. | to act in relation to these premises as fully and effectually in all respects as we the Pledgor ourselves could do if personally present. |
AND WE HEREBY agree to ratify and confirm all and whatsoever our said Attorney shall do or purport to do or cause to be done by virtue of these presents.
AND WE HEREBY declare that this Power of Attorney is and shall be irrevocable until the complete transfer of all the Promoter Shares from the Promoters to the Investor in accordance with the Amendment Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Pledgor has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed by its duly authorized signatory on the day, month and year first above written.
SIGNED AND DELIVERED BY [Insert name of each Promoter whose Shares are being pledged].
NOTARY
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SCHEDULE 2A
SPECIMEN FORM OF CONSENT LETTER OF PROMOTERS
[On the letterhead of the Promoters]
[Insert Date]
Dear Sir,