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Grays Leasing Limited
Annual Report 1999
CONTENTS
COMPANY INFORMATION
NOTICE OF THE MEETING
DIRECTORS' REPORT
AUDITORS' REPORT
BALANCE SHEET
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
STATEMENT OF SOURCES AND APPLICATION OF FUNDS
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
PATTERN OF SHAREHOLDING
COMPANY INFORMATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. William Gray Chairman
Mr. Khawar Anwar Khawaja Vice Chairman
Mr. Abdul Rashid Mir Chief Executive
Mr. Harold John Gray
Mr. Ronald George Blake
Mr. Muhammad Tahir Butt
Mr. Khurram Anwar Khawaja
Mr. Saeed Ahmad Jabal
Mr. Muhammad Farooq
Mrs. Nuzhat Khawar Khawaja
AUDITORS Riaz Ahmad & Company
Chartered Accountants
8-Mall Mansion, 30 Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam,
Lahore - 54000 - Pakistan
Tel: (042) 7233324-26
Fax: (042) 7235762
E-mail: sarfrazm@paknet4.ptc.pk.
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT Sarfraz Mahmood (Pvt) Ltd,
CORPORATE SECRETARY Mr. Abdul Ghaffar
LEGAL ADVISOR International Legal Services
REGISTERED AND HEAD OFFICE 41-A, Lawrence Road, Lahore,
Tel: (042) 6372159-61
Fax: (042) 6371898
E-mail:_gll@ms.netpk.
BANKERS ANZ Grindlays
Bank Alfalah Ltd.
The Bank of Punjab.
The Bank of Khyber
Askari Commercial Bank Ltd.
Muslim Commercial Bank Ltd.
Faysal Bank Ltd.
First Women Bank Ltd.
Prime Commercial Bank Ltd.
Habib Bank Ltd.
NOTICE OF THE 4TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the 4th Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on November 02, 1999 at
11.00 a.m. at the Registered Office of the Company located at 41-A, Lawrence Road, Lahore to transact the following
business:
1. to confirm the minutes of 3rd Annual General Meeting held on December 17, 1998,
2. to receive, consider and adopt the audited accounts of the company for the year ended June 30, 1999
together with Directors and Auditors' report thereon.
3. to approve the payment of cash dividend @ 15% (Rs. 1.5 per share) as recommended by the directors for
the year ended June 30, 1999.
4. to appoint Auditors and to fix their remuneration. The present Auditors Messers. Riaz Ahmad & Company,
Chartered Accountants, retire and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.
5. to elect 10 directors of the company for a period of three years as fixed by the Board of Directors under
section 178(1) of the Companies Ordinance, 1984. Following are the names of retiring directors:
1. Mr. William Gray 6. Mr. Muhammad Tahir Butt
2. Mr. Khawar Anwar Khawaja 7. Mr. Khurram Anwar Khawaja
3. Mr. Abdul Rashid Mir 8. Mr. Saeed Abroad Jabal
4. Mr. Harold John Gray 9. Mr. Muhammad Farooq
5. Mr. Ronald George Blake 10. Mrs. Nuzhat Khawar Khawaja
6. to transact any other business with the permission of the chair.
BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD
ABDUL GHAFFAR
Lahore: October 11, 1999 (COMPANY SECRETARY)
NOTES:
1. Any person who seeks to contest election of the office of the directors shall file with the company not later
than 14 days before the date of the meeting notice of his intention to offer himself for election as director in
terms of section 178(3) of the Companies Ordinance, 1984;
2. A member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting may appoint another member as his/her proxy to
attend, speak and vote at the meeting. The instrument of proxy in order to be effective must be received at
the Registered Office of the Company not later than 48 hours before the meeting;
3. Members are requested to immediately notify the change in address, if any;
4. Account holders and sub-account holders holding book entry securities of the Company in Central
Depository System of Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited are requested to bring original I.D.
Card or attested copy of I.D. Card for identification purpose.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
With profound gratitude to the Almighty Allah, I, on behalf of the board, present before you the fourth annual report of
your company for the year ended 30th June, 1999.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial results of the Company for the year are as under:
RUPEES
Total revenue 46 923 931
Total expenditure 24 423 404
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Profit before tax 22 500 527
Provision for taxation 2 100 000
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Profit after tax 20 400 527
Un-appropriated profit brought forward 53 903
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Profit available for appropriation 20 454 430
Appropriations
Transfer to statutory reserve 4 000 000
Proposed dividend @ 15% 15 000 000
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19 000 000
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Un-appropriated Profit 1 454 430
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Earning Per Share 2.04
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REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
The fiscal 1998-99 has again been quite difficult for Pakistan as the expected turnaround in economy could not
materialize due to the numerous reasons - mainly the adversities of severe economic turmoil in the South East Asian
region coupled with the aftermath of nuclear tests in May, 1998. However, amidst an extremely unfavorable business,
industrial and economic atmosphere, your company has performed well in every area of its operations and
succeeded in attaining the pre-determined objectives.
During the year, the company transacted business worth Rs.179.361 million generating a respectable lease portfolio
comprising 164 leases (including 14 cases consisting of 397 contracts with corporate consumers) as against
Rs. 142.809 million placed in 126 leases in 1998 - growth being 25.60 percent. These lessees were very carefully
selected after in depth scrutiny of their operations; most of them have a past record of demonstrated successful
performance which has again been substantiated through their excellent rental payment behaviour.
The gross revenue from operations Was Rs. 46.924 million (Rs, 28.682 million in 1998) and net
profit before and after tax were Re, 22.501 million and Rs. 20.401 million respectively as compared
to Rs. 16.852 million and Rs. 16.392 million during 1998, You will surely appreciate that income
from lease operations has increased from 90 percent of the total revenue in 1998 to 99 percent in
1999 which reflects sheer dedication to our very basic objective.
Dear shareholders, our major emphasis still remains on small to medium size leases and a blend of
assets with high degree of concentration on productive assets financing. The analysis of the
portfolio shows that over 66 percent of the leased assets represent our support to the industrial
sector to finance its requirements of balancing, modernization and replacement of plant and
machinery.
A nominal decrease in the ratio of assets comprising plant and machinery financed during the
current year as compared to the previous year's figure is visible from the above but it does not
represent any change in our policy. This is just a reflection of the persistent recession in the market,
which has slowed down the industrial activity for some considerable time.
At the same time, we have also been quite vigilant about risk diversification and have endeavoured
to maintain a balanced sectoral exposure. The sector wise analysis of our lease portfolio shows
that 20-25 percent is the maximum investment in any single sector.
CREDIT RATING
You are surely aware that last year DCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited awarded your company with a
respectable medium to long-term entity rating of Triple-B Minus which reflects "adequate credit quality with
reasonable and sufficient protection factors" and Short-term entity rating of D-3 which indicates "satisfactory liquidity
and other protection factors" qualifying your company for the investment grade. At the same time, the company was
the first in the leasing sector which offered itself to DCR-VIS for equity rating and was rated at PE-3 which signifies
high quality returns to the shareholders.
This year, the Rating Agency has upgraded the medium to long-term entity rating from Triple. B minus to Triple B and
short-term rating from D-3 to D-2. The equity rating has also been maintained at PE-3. According to the rating
company's standards, the medium to long-term entity rating of Triple B means "adequate credit quality, protection
factors are reasonable and sufficient, risk factors are considered variable if changes occur in the economy. The
short-term entity rating of B-2 means good certainty of timely payment, liquidity factors and company fundamentals
are sound. Although ongoing funding needs may enlarge total financing requirements, access to capital markets is
good. Risk factors are small. The equity rating of PE-3 means that returns are sensitive to changing market
conditions. While displaying variability of returns to shareholders, these possess adequate stability over long period
of holding,
Dear shareholders, this upgrading by DCR-VIS are obviously based on our financial performance during 1998-99
when the company, despite the economic downturn, depicted significant growth in net investment in leases and profit
after tax. Besides improving efficiency and maintaining asset quality, the management has also demonstrated ability
to enhance credit facilities.
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION
During the year under review, we utilised credit lines of Rupees 90 million. It comprises of Rupees 18.5 million drawn
against the credit line of Rupees 50 million from ANZ Grindlays Bank Limited, Rupees 15 million from Bank Alflah
Limited and remaining from Investment Banks. We are further negotiating with different financial institutions for
raising long term funds to the tune of 150 million rupees to finance our planned future activities.
Further, we have fulfilled the criteria of obtaining permission for issuance of Certificates of Investment. After getting
this permission, we will have another important avenue of resource mobilization, which has never lost sight of the
management of your company for furtherance of business in future.
Human resource development is also an important area where we have concentrated all along to develop a team of
dedicated and devoted persons in the marketing as well as administration departments according to the specific
requirements of the company.
THE ECONOMY AND LEASING SECTOR
The Economy
The overall economy has witnessed a significant deceleration in growth and a severe strain on all major macro-
economic indicators. There is little to cheer about as the chances for revival are very bleak. The fiscal accounts are
under strain because of the severe downturn in the domestic economy. At the same time, there has been no
significant new investment, particularly, the direct foreign investment which plummeted to $ 376 million against the
preceding year's inflow of $ 601.3 million.
Certainly, the direct foreign investment can contribute a lot to economic growth and development - it is not a
panacea; it can complement and catalyze economic activities and the performance of domestic enterprise but in
some circumstances it may also hinder them, Hence, we should first of all restore the confidence of the domestic
investors which is more important for economic revival. Once we succeed to mobilize our domestic investment, the
overseas investors would surely be allured and the international investment would automatically come to Pakistan.
Public policy does matter at the national and international levels. It is important in creating the conditions that attract
foreign direct investment and enhance its benefits. The government should maximize the positive contribution that
foreign direct investment can make to the development and minimize any negative effects it may have.
Another factor that continues to impede economic progress and deter foreign private investment and external aid is
widespread civil conflict and political unrest in the country. Every government in Pakistan might be thinking liberally
on the economic front. On the social and political fronts, it demonstrates a conservative emotion,
Last but not the least is the change in our approach. While the primary responsibility for development rests with the
government, corporations also have a responsibility, not only to their shareholders but to the society at large. They
must be encouraged and motivated to assume this responsibility more forcefully.
The Leasing Sector
Leasing industry having demonstrated a significant role in acceleration of local economy during early 1990's is in dire
strait .The challenge being faced by the industry are two folds; one is to sustain the required growth rate against
depressed economic situations and second is the dearth of long term resources.
Though Government has bestowed the leasing industry with incentives like exemption of withholding tax on sale and
lease back transaction and acceptance of residual value as transfer value but in order to bring it back on "Road to
Recovery" following issues demands an immediate patronage by the competent authorities:
1- Revamping of legal infrastructure
2- Long term funds
3- Convenient and economically viable foreign exchange risk coverage
4- Depreciation Allowances
FUTURE OUTLOOK
GLL has undertaken profound Successful operations during last two financial years now focus is on two main areas;
first to attain our targeted growth in terms of size and secondly, to produce safe investment portfolio. With a view to
accomplish this goal, special emphasis will be given on the following:
Extra cautious evaluation policy(s) will be adopted.
A vigilant approach will be followed to assess changing trends in the economy and their impact on
commercial & Industrial sectors.
New product development - credit will be made available to corporate consumers.
Geographical diversification - New offices in areas enriched with business potential
Human resource development to increase efficiency
No compromise on internal as well as external rules and regulations
YEAR 2K COMPLIANCE
All the computer system of your company including hardware and software are duly Y2K complaint.
AUDITORS
The present auditors Messrs, Riaz Ahmad and Company, Chartered Accountants, retire and being eligible, offer
themselves for re-appointment.
PATTERN OF SHAREHOLDING
A statement showing pattern of shareholdings in the company as on June 30, 1999 appears on page 30 of the report.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I would like to thank the banks and financial institutions for their support, the clients who provided us opportunity to
serve them and extend a very special thanks and appreciation to company employees for their noteworthy, tireless
and dedicated efforts which enabled the company to produce these good results.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
ABDUL RASHID MIR
Lahore: September 07, 1999 Chief Executive
AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
We have audited the annexed balance sheet of GRAYS LEASING LIMITED as at June 30, 1999 and the related
profit and loss account and statement of sources and application of funds, together with the notes forming part
thereof, for the year then ended and we state that we have obtained all the information and explanations which to the
best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purposes of our audit and, after due verification thereof, we
report that:
(a) in our opinion, proper books of account have been kept by the company as required by the Companies
Ordinance, 1984;
(b) in our opinion:
(i) the balance sheet and profit and loss account together with the notes thereon have been drawn up
in conformity with the Companies Ordinance, 1984, and are in agreement with the books of
account and are further in accordance with accounting policies consistently applied;
(ii) the expenditure incurred during the year was for the purpose of the company's business; and
(iii) the business conducted, investments made and the expenditure incurred during the year were in
accordance with objects of the company;
(c) in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the balance
sheet, profit and loss account and the statement of sources and application of funds, together with the notes
forming part thereof, give the information required by the Companies Ordinance, 1984, in the manner so
required and respectively give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at June 30, 1999
and of the profit and the changes in sources and application of funds for the year then ended; and
(d) in our opinion, no Zakat was deductible at source under the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance, 1980.
RIAZ AHMAD & COMPANY
Lahore: 07 September, 1999 Chartered Accountants
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 1999
NOTE 1999 1998
Rupees Rupees
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Authorized capital
20,000,000 ordinary shares of
Rupees 10 each 200 000 000 200 000 000
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Issued, subscribed and paid
up capital 3 100 000 000 100 000 000
Capital reserve 4 8 700 000 4 700
General reserve 15 000 000 15 000 000
Unappropriated profit 1 454 430 53 903
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125 154 430 119 753 903
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Redeemable capital 5 43 392 362 20 384 615
Liabilities against assets subject to
finance lease 6 746 338 1 320 642
Long term security deposits 7 34 599 114 26 748 306
Deferred taxation 1 500 000 --
Employees' retirement gratuity 486 166 396 001
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80 723 980 48 849 564
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current portion of long term liabilities 8 31 092 593 10 553 793
Short term finances 9 49 650 009 19 000 000
Accrued and other liabilities 10 3 718 379 3 740 221
Proposed dividend 15 000 000 --
Provision for taxation 1 201 840 601 840
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100 662 821 33 895 854
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS -- --
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306 541 231 202 499 321
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ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Tangible operating fixed assets                   11 3 353 603 3 130 194
Investment in finance leases
Lease rentals receivable 323 239 555 208 597 827
Guaranteed residual value of leased assets 46 639 664 28 817 236
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Gross investment in leases 369 879 219 237 415 063
Less: Unearned finance income 76 239 016 50 224 798
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Net investment in finance leases 293 640 203 187 190 265
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Less: Current portion 118 234 042 61 243 337
Provision for doubtful receivables 137 331 9 608
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118 371 373 61 252 945
175 268 830 125 937 320
Long term investment 12 600 247 98 508
Long term deposits and deferred cost 13 955 414 1 358 346
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180 178 094 130 524 368
CURRENT ASSETS
Current portion of investment in finance leases 118 234 042 61 243 337
Advances, deposits, prepayments
and other receivables 14 3 606 404 1 986 341
Short term investment 15 50 214 --
Cash and bank balances 16 4 472 477 8 745 275
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126 363 137 71 974 953
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306 541 231 202 499 321
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The annexed notes form an integral part of these accounts.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1999
NOTE 1999 1998
Rupees Rupees
REVENUE
Income from lease financing 46 243 884 25 712 755
Other income 17 680 047 2 969 120
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46 923 931 28 681 875
EXPENDITURE
Administrative and other operating expenses 18 9 949 856 9 306 605
Financial and other charges 19 14 473 548 2 523 120
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24 423 404 11 829 725
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PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 22 500 527 16 852 150
PROVISION FOR TAXATION 20 2 100 000 460 000
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PROFIT AFTER TAXATION 20 400 527 16 392 150
UNAPPROPRIATED PROFIT
BROUGHT FORWARD 53 903 2 661 753
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PROFIT AVAILABLE FOR
APPROPRIATION 20 454 430 19 053 903
APPROPRIATIONS
Capital reserve 4 000 000 4 000 000
General reserve -- 15 000 000
Proposed dividend per share