Balrampur Sugar Mills
Balrampur Sugar Mills
Balrampur Sugar Mills
Business Valuation of
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited
As of September 30, 2008
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Prepared for:
Managing Director,
Shree Renuka Sugars Limited
Prepared by:
HANAH Associates, Chartered Accountants
199/90 P Block, Connaught Place,
New Delhi – 110001
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publication or dissemination of all or portions hereof may not be made without prior
approval from HANAH Associates, Chartered Accountants.
Our objective was to estimate the Fair Value for Controlling Stake of Balrampur Chini Mills Limited
(BCML) as of September 30, 2008. It is primarily engaged in the business of Sugar, Ethanol and allied
products.
The standard of value used in our valuation of Balrampur Chini Mills Limited is Fair Value. Fair
Value is the price, in cash or equivalent, that a buyer could reasonably be expected to pay, and a seller
could reasonably be expected to accept, if the business were exposed for sale on the open market for a
reasonable period of time, with both buyer and seller being in possession of the pertinent facts and neither
being under any compulsion to act.
The purpose of this valuation is to determine the price band per share for our client Shree Renuka
sugars for Acquiring Controlling Stake in the Balrampur Chini.
Our client Shree Renuka Sugars (SRSL) founded in October 1995 manufactures sugar, energy, ethanol
and bio fertilizers in an integrated plant in North Karnataka, India. It is the largest producer in coastal
India, with main operations in the states of Maharastra & Karnataka. SRSL is currently the leader in fuel
ethanol in India with a 20% market share and is making a strong strategic move to consolidate its
leadership position in the Bio fuels space via organic & inorganic route. With an able management and
robust vision, Shree Renuka Sugars today is one of the fastest growing sugar manufacturers in the
country. Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd in its aims to become the most efficient and market driven integrated
processor of sugarcane & Ethanol in the world, is interested in expanding its operations & sees synergy in
acquiring BCML .This acquisition will allow SRSL to make strong in roads in the northern part of the
country which in future will be the main hub for Ethanol consumption.
Our opinion of Fair Value relied on a “value in use” or going concern premise. This premise assumes
that the Company is an ongoing business enterprise with management operating in a rational way with a
goal of maximizing shareholder value. Our analysis considers those facts and circumstances present at the
Company at the Valuation Date i.e. 30thSeptember, 2008. Our opinion would most likely be different if
another Valuation Date was used.
# Applied Asset, Income, Market, and Comparable Company Multiple valuation approaches to
determine an estimate of Total Entity Value. The following methods were considered under each
approach:
1. Asset Approach
Book Value, Net Asset Value, and Liquidation Value
2. Income Approach
Discounted Future Earnings.
3. Comparable Company Multiple Approach
Enterprise Value to Sales Multiple,
4. Market Approach
Weighted Average Historical Prices of the shares.
# Selected the most reasonable Total Entity Value from the range of values established in the
Valuation methods and then applied any appropriate discounts & Premiums to arrive at our
conclusion of the estimated Fair Value of per equity share of BCML.
To aid us in our analysis of the Company, we consulted a number of publicly available sources of
information. Numerous financial publications and databases were consulted including Reports from CII
& Leading consulting & financial firms, Business Statistics, Standard & Poor’s Industry Surveys.
The sources of information, which have been furnished to us by the management of the Company, are as
under:
1. Background of the Company.
2. Debt Profile of the Company.
3. Details of Performance of the Comparable Sugar Companies in India.
4. Memorandum of Articles and Articles of Association of the Company.
5. Analysts / Investors Conference Call transcript.
6. Audited accounts of the Company for the year ended September 30, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
7. Projections of BCPL from the year ended 30th September 2009 to 2014.
8. Other relevant details such as history of the Company, its promoters, shareholding pattern,
past & present activities, future plans &prospects, other relevant information and data.
9. We have also received the necessary explanations and information, which we believed
were relevant to the present valuation exercise from the executives and management of the
Company and the Client.
# Public information, estimates, industry and statistical information contained in this report
have been obtained from sources considered to be reliable. However, we independently did
not verify such information and make no representation as to the accuracy or completeness
of such information obtained from or provided by such sources.
# Possession of this report, or a copy thereof, does not carry with it the right of publication of
all or part of it nor may it be used for any purpose by anyone other than those enumerated
in this report without the written consent of the HANAH & Associates, Chartered
Accountants. This report and the conclusion of value arrived at herein are for the exclusive
use of our client for the sole and specific purposes as noted herein
# We are not required to give testimony in court, or be in attendance during any hearings or
depositions, with reference to the company being valued, unless previous arrangements have been
made.
# Financial information of the subject company is included solely to assist in the development
of a value conclusion presented in this report and should not be used to obtain credit or for
other purpose. Because of the limited purpose of the information presented, it may be
incomplete and contain departures from generally accepted accounting principles. We have
not audited, reviewed or compiled this information and express no assurance on it
# The conclusion of value arrived at herein is valid only for the stated purpose as of the date of
the valuation and may not be used out of the context presented herein.
# This valuation assumes that the Company will continue to operate as a going concern, and that the
character of its present business will remain intact.
# The valuation contemplates facts and conditions existing as of the valuation date. Events and
conditions occurring after that date have not been considered, and we have no obligation to update
our report for such events and conditions.
# It is assumed that there is full compliance with all applicable central, state, and local
environmental regulations and laws unless non‐compliance is stated, defined, and
considered in the report
# The conclusion of value arrived at herein is based on the assumption that the current level of
management expertise and effectiveness would continue to be maintained, and that the
character and integrity of the enterprise through any sale, reorganization, exchange, or
diminution of the owners’ participation would not be materially or significantly changed
# Neither the professionals who worked on this engagement nor HANAH Associates, Chartered
Accountants have any present or contemplated future interest in Balrampur Sugar Mills Limited,
any personal interest with respect to the parties involved, or any other interest that might prevent
us from performing an unbiased valuation. Our compensation is not contingent on an action or
event resulting from the analyses, opinions, or conclusions in, or the use of, this report.
# We have made no investigation of title to property, and assume that the owner’s claim to the
property is valid. We have not attempted to confirm whether or not all assets of the business
are free and clear of liens and encumbrances or that the entity has good title to all assets
Stock Code
Shareholding No. of
% of Shareholders No. of shares % of Shareholding
Range Shareholders
Upto 10000 94316 99.31 28728420 11.24
10001-50000 487 0.51 10361382 4.06
50001-100000 59 0.06 4340635 1.70
100001-500000 67 0.07 15658665 6.13
500001-1000000 11 0.01 8286680 3.24
1000001 and above 38 0.04 188160528 73.63
Total 94978 100.00 255536310 100.00
Chairman Emeritus
KAMAL NAYAN SARAOGI is a graduate in commerce. He promoted the company in 1975. He brings
with him 41 years of experience in the sugar industry. He does not hold directorship in the company.
Board of Directors
# SURESH NEOTIA, Chairman, a law graduate from Kolkata University , is the co-founder and
chairman of Gujarat Ambuja Cements Limited. He has wide interest in business and has served on
the board of several leading Indian companies.
# VIVEK SARAOGI, Managing Director, is the Ex-President of the Indian Sugar Mills
Association and the Chairman of Indian Sugar and General Industry Export Import Corporation
Ltd. Mr. Saraogi is a graduate in commerce.
# MEENAKSHI SARAOGI, Joint Managing Director, is a graduate in Art. She looks after the
factory operations and is the driving force behind the organisation. She has spent 26 years in the
business and was awarded the Padmashree in 1994 for her contribution to the sugar industry.
# SUDHIR JALAN, Director, is a commerce graduate and an MBA from IIM, Kolkata. He is the
ex- President of FICCI (the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) and
serving on the Board of several Indian companies.
# R.K. CHOUDHURY, Director, a leading advocate practicing mainly in Kolkata, has wide
experience in the matters of taxation, corporate planning and international arbitration.
# S.B. BUDHIRAJA, Director, is an independent management consultant, a gold medalist in
Mechanical Engineering from the University of Roorkee . He was the youngest-ever Managing
Director of Indian Oil Corporation from 1974-78. He has also been the Managing Director of IBP,
Balmer Lawrie, and Indian Oxygen, during his career.
# M.M. MUKHERJEE , Director, a university rank holder in Political Science from Calcutta
University, he also holds an Associate diploma from Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai. He
joined Life Insurance Corporation of India in 1966. In his long career in LIC spanning over 37
years, he has held various positions.
# NARESH CHANDRA , Director, joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1956. He held
many posts in Government of India and Government of Rajasthan. He was also Finance Secretary
and Chief Secretary to the Government of Rajasthan, Advisor to Governor of J & K, Secretary and
Cabinet Secretary to Government of India, Senior Advisor to Prime Minister of India, Governor of
Gujarat and Ambassador of India to the U.S.A. He was the Chairman, Committee on Corporate
Governance set up by Union Ministry of Finance and Company Affairs.
# KEDAR NATH RANASARIA , Whole-time Director, having more than 43 years experience in
sugar industry. He is M.A. in (Sahityaratana), working with the Company since its inception. He
was also the Secretary and Chief Executive of the Company.
# KISHOR SHAH, Director cum Chief Financial Officer, is a commerce graduate and a member of
the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He joined the services of the Company in 1994.
He has 18 years of experience in accounts and finance including 12 years of experience in the
sugar industry.
# DR. ARVIND KRISHNA SAXENA, Whole-time Director, is M.Sc., Ph.D. (Botany) and having
specialization in Industrial Mycology, Bio-composting, Mushroom Production and Processing
from Horst, Holland. He has wide experience of 34 years and is associated with the Company
since 2002. He is also in the Board of Directors of Indo Gulf Industries Ltd., a subsidiary of the
Company. He held previously prestigious position in various organizations and was also
associated with Scientific and research activities.
Overview of the background and qualifications of key personnel of BCML as on Sept 30,2008
Name Designation Remunera Qualification Age Date of Last Employer,
tion & experience (Years) commencement of Designation
(In Rs.) (in years) employment
Vivek Saraogi Managing Director 1,90,82,280 B.Com (Hons.), 42 3rd July, 1987 None
(21)
Meenakshi Jt. Managing 1,99,16,550 B.A. (26) 64 64 1st October, 1982 None
Saraogi Director
Kishor Shah Director-cum- 64,90,667 B. Com., ACA, 44 24th January, 1994 Independent
CFO (20) consultancy
K.N. Wholetime 33,30,231 M.A(Sahityaratna) 73 Service transferred from Balrampur Sugar
Ranasaria Director ,(45) Balrampur Sugar Co. Ltd. CoLtd., Secretary
S.K. Agrawala Company 24,54,244 B.Com, AASM, 53 20th January, 1995 Birla Cotton Spg.
Secretary FICWA, FCS (32) Mills Ltd., Secretary
Prem Kumar Executive 32,24,030 B.Sc., 61 8th April, 2004 New Swadeshi
Shrawat President Engineering Sugar Mills,
(Mech.), (36) Executive V.P.
P.R. Singh Executive 33,40,898 B.Com., PGDBM, 60 1st August, 2003 JK Industries
President LLB ,(43) Limited, Chief
Executive
K.P. Singh Executive 30,69,596 Diploma in Mech. 51 16th September, 2002 Ghaghara Sugar
President Engineering (31) Ltd, D.G.M. (Engg.)
R.L. Tamak Chief Executive - 27,94,441 B.Sc (Hons) Ag, 44 9th June, 2005 DCM Shriram
Operations FSTA Consolidated Ltd,
Joint Vice-president
N.K. Khetan Chief General 30,11,912 B.Com., FCA, (24) 50 1st June, 1989 M/s M. Kumar Jain &
Manager Co., Partner
G.L. Khetan Chief General 28,93,992 B.Com. (Hons), 49 1st August, 1990 Hindustan
Manager FCA, (25) Development
Corporation,
Manager-Accounts
& Administration
S.K. Pandey Chief General 25,40,668 B.Sc., A.N.S.I. 59 19th August, 2006 Chadha Sugar Mills,
Manager Diploma, Diploma General Manager
in
Management, (33)
H.S. Gangwar Chief General 27,32,292 Dip. In Mechanical 52 20th May, 2006 Oudh Sugar Mills
Manager Engineering, Ltd, Executive
A.N.S.I. in Sugar, President
(29)
N. K. Agarwal Chief General 28,82,690 Diploma in 50 8th June, 2006 Bajaj Hindusthan
Manager Mechanical Ltd, Vice-President
Engineering, (26)
Organizational set up
BALRAMPUR CHINI MILLS LTD
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
MANAGING JT.MANAGING
DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
GM-COMMERCIAL
[OPERATIONS
GM- PURCHASE
The chart below depicts the main & by products in sugar industry.
Emerging Businesses
FUEL INDUSTRIAL PORTABLE Primary By Products
ETHANOL ALCHOL ALCHOL
Sugar: Revenue from the sugar segment constitutes the largest share of the aggregate revenue. Revenue
from the segment contributed 75.08% to the Company’s total turnover in 2007-08, compared with
79.42% in 2006-07.
Alcohol: Income from the alcohol segment contributed 10.27% of the Company’s revenue in 2007-08,
compared with 8.07% in 2006-07
Cogeneration: Income from this segment contributed 14.55% of the revenue in 2007-08 as against
12.39% in 2006-07.
Organic Manure: The segment’s contribution to total revenues stood at 0.10% in 2007-08, as against
0.12% in 2006-07.
Segment-wise contribution in nett turnover
The Factory locations are across the Uttar Pradesh as depicted below-
Factory Locations
Balrampur achieves highest operational efficiency in production. The sugar recovery is the highest
in east U.P
Sugar Efficiency
Details of the cane crushing, production and recovery year to year in respect of existing Units are
presented below:
Cane Crushing, Production, Recovery
For the years 2008-09 & 2009-10, Company expects that sugarcane availability to reduce on account of
lower cane cultivation, as a result of which it expect overall sugar production in the country to be below
20 million tonnes. Production in UP is likely to reduce by 15% to 20% while Maharashtra is expected to
have a much sharper fall of around 30%. Companies’ facilities also would witness reduced cane
availability which will impact BCML production around 15%. The consumption for sugar is likely to
remain around the same level which is stable at around 23 million tonnes. Thus, the demand-supply
mismatch should absorb sugar inventories bringing firmness into prices going ahead.
Historically, the Company has maintained a strong balance sheet. The current debt equity ratio stands at
0.91 which is one of the best in the industry. Company haven’t undertaken any further expansion plans
which would cause any additional debt on the balance sheet. Company have total outstanding long-term
loans as of today of about Rs.1020 crore for which it has an average interest rate of about 8.5%.Company
is borrowing its working capital at around 10.5% to 11%.And its requirement for working capital is about
Rs.500 crore on an average.
The Ethanol story should be in the positive light as despite this lower level of production, industry would
be able to cater to the need of 10% provided it is an ongoing policy & in this regard BCML has already
signed in contracts with oil majors to supply Ethanol at the rate of Rs.21.50 per ltr. These are long term
contracts & are currently locked up to Sept.2009.Company expects around 20% revenues from ethanol in
the coming years.
Considering the fall in the production of Sugar in the year 2008-09 the average working days will come
down from 132 in the year 2007-08 to 110 in the year 2009-10.
It is expected that cane realisation shall be around 10.20 % in the FY09.
Response: Derisking Business Module BCML switched to integrated business model. Commissioned
three distilleries [320 KLPD], seven Power Plants [saleable 125.50 MW] and integrated sugar complex at
Haidergarh, Mankapur, Akbarpur, Kumbhi & Gularia to provide stability of revenue and profit
AGRICULTURAL-INDUSTRIAL CONFLICT
FINANCIAL RISK
Sugar Industry being cyclical, adequate funds may not be available for working capital or long term needs
Response: BCML addressed its working capital and long term needs largely through internal accruals
and low cost borrowings
• Debt-Equity Ratio of 1.00 as at 30.09.2008
• Strong credit rating enables market borrowing at lower than market cost. [Highest Credit Rating for
short term borrowing for 2500 Million Rupees from ICRA]
Production: The global sugar production increased at a CAGR of 2.5% from 148 million tons in 2002-03
to 168 million tons in 2007-08, led by Brazil (32.9 million tons). The global sugar production increased
by 1.45% from 166.1 million tons in 2006-07 to 168.4 million tons in 2007-08. Developing countries
were the key production drivers, accounting for 127.5 million tons, a 2.1% growth over 2006-07. Sugar
production in the developed countries declined by 1.8% over 2006-07 to 40.4 million tons in 2007 08.
Asian production declined to 65.8 million tons in 2007-08, following production declines in India and
China. The global sugar industry is largely driven by Brazil (19.58% global share) followed by India.
Consumption: World sugar consumption increased 2.78% to 159.1 million tonne in 2007-08 from 154.8
million tons in 2006-07, marginally above the 10-year average of 2.5%. It is estimated that 69% of the
global production is consumed in the country of origin, while the balance is traded on global markets.
Sugar consumption increased in China, following a strong
The summarised position of the world’s production & supply during the period from 2002 to 2009 is
mentioned below.
More than 65% of the total world sugar production was accounted for by the top 10 sugar producing
countries, wherein India holds the second position behind Brazil in terms of sugar production.
Although in the year 2007-08 supply has overridden the demand by 9.2mn tonnes but in the coming years
fuel Ethanol is going to bring a new scenarios especially because of highly fluctuation crude prices.
Fuel ethanol: The world ethanol market is making rapid advances in scale and competitiveness. Its
attractiveness is based on considerations of energy security, environmental benefits and growing
economic viability. The two key drivers for the growing market size are the mandates in the US, India,
Thailand and other countries as well as the ethanol-blending demand-supply dynamics, drivenby the
competition between ethanol and gasoline in Brazil
India ethanol programme: The Indian ethanol programme was restarted in 2006 with a 5% blend, where
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) purchased ethanol at a fixed price for a three-year period. For 2008,
around 360 million litres of ethanol was blended with petrol and this figure is expected to touch 480
million litres in 2009.In October 2007, the 5% blending was mandated by the Government of India,
however the same has not been strictly followed due lack of availability of ethanol & prevailing low
crude prices. Presently in India direct production from ethanol from sugarcane or food items is not
allowed. In its new mandated bio fuels policy, the Indian Government has compulsorily a 20% blending
of ethanol (E20) from 2017. This provided the auto industry with ample time to switch over to E20-
compatible cars and two-wheelers for the India vehicle fleet to accept higher blends of ethanol by 2017.
The above changes are going to see a growth @20% for 5 years in world bio Fuels supply for the period
from 2008 to 2014
# India is the second largest sugar producing country in the world next to Brazil.
# Size : Rs. 360 Bn annually [ US$ 8 Billion ]
# Contributes Rs.30 Bn Crores to exchequer [ US$ 600 Million ]
# Comprises 7.5 per cent of India’s rural population
# Number of farmers 50 Million
# Rs.230 Bn payment to cane farmers every year [ US$ 5 Billion approx.]
# Comprehensive policy to encourage cogeneration of power
# India’s increasing power, alcohol and ethanol demand make co-products extremely attractive,
improves overall realization
# Over 550 sugar factories in India widely dispersed over UP, Maharashtra and other States
# Ownership of sugar sector – 50% private sector and 50% in co-operative & Govt Sector
# Average crushing capacity about 3500 TCD
# Uttar Pradesh [North] and Maharashtra [West] produce 60% of sugar in India
# Cultivation of cane largely monsoon depended
# Sugar industry is seasonal where crushing season begins in October and ends in April/May
# Can play a major role in development of rural India
# About 2% of cultivable land is under sugar cane
# The Snap shot of the Production & Consumption during the period from 2002-03 to 2007-08 &
projections for the year 2008-09 are as under-
# The prices of sugar have been fluctuating & hence putting direct impact on the profitability of the
companies .Prices of Sugar & Sugar cane ex factory during last decade was as under –
# In India Ethanol is produced from surplus alcohol. Alcohol is produced from Molasses – a by
product of sugar.
# 5% Ethanol blending with petrol has been made mandatory effective 1st Oct 2007.
# Ethanol being eco friendly could replace use of MTBE as an Oxygenate in fuel, thus lowering the
emission of green house gases
# Value of fuel Ethanol Rs. 600 Cr. – likely to go up to Rs. 3000 Cr
# Govt rationalizing indirect tax structure for smooth and free movement of Ethanol across States.
B. Co-generation attractive
# All sugar factories are equipped to generate power to meet their captive requirement of steam and
power
# Surplus bagasse available after meeting requirement for captive power generation is about 10% of
cane crushed
# Surplus bagasse can be sold to paper manufacturers or alternatively be used for power generation
to be sold to grid / third party
# BCML has long term Power Purchase Agreements in place with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation
Ltd for supply of surplus power generated. The present rate is Rs. 3.06 per KWH with an annual
escalation of 4 Paise per KWH. This price is valid till 2009-2010.
# Liquidity ratios-Current Ratio & Quick ratio of BCML measures the short-term ability of the
company to meet its maturing obligations. Over the years company is able to maintain an
excellent Current 7 Quick ratio as compare its peer company in sugar industry.
# Coverage ratios measure the degree of protection for long-term creditors and investors and the
margin by which certain obligations of a company can be met.
# Leverage/capitalization ratios measure the amount of a company’s operations that are financed
from debt versus financed from equity.
# Operating ratios measure the efficiency and productivity of a company using the resources that
are available and the returns on sales and investments.
# Equity ratios measure the performance of assets and earnings in relation to common and
preferred equity.
The objective of this analysis is to estimate the Fair Value of M/s BCML as of September 30, 2008 so as
to determine the price band per share for our client Shree Renuka sugars for Acquiring Controlling Stake
in the Balrampur Chini. This valuation was included for analysis and planning purposes only. It is not
intended to be relied upon or used for tax purposes, any legal proceeding or controversy, or as an
independent opinion of value or fairness.
The standard of value used in our valuation of BCML is Fair Value. Fair Value is the price, in terms of
cash or equivalent, that a buyer could reasonably be expected to pay, and a seller could reasonably be
expected to accept, if the business were exposed for sale on the open market for a reasonable period of
time, with both buyer and seller being in possession of the pertinent facts and neither being under any
compulsion to act.
There is a large number of factors to consider when estimating the common stock value of any business
entity. These factors vary for each valuation depending on the unique circumstances of the business
enterprise and general economic conditions that exist at the effective date of the valuation. However,
fundamental guidelines of the factors to consider in any valuation have been established. The most
commonly used valuation guidelines are derived from the Internal Revenue Service’s Revenue Ruling
59-60 (of USA-Internal Revenue Service, Revenue Rulling 59-60, 1959-1 C.B.237). Revenue Ruling 59-
60 states that in the valuation of the stock of closely held businesses, the following factors, although not
all inclusive, are fundamental and require careful consideration in each
case:
a) The nature of the business and the history of the enterprise from its inception.
b) The economic outlook in general and the condition and outlook of the specific industry in
particular.
c) The book value of the stock and the financial condition of the business.
d) The earning capacity of the company.
e) The dividend-paying capacity.
f) Whether or not the enterprise has goodwill or other intangible value.
g) Sales of the stock and the size of the block of stock to be valued.
h) The market price of stocks of corporations engaged in the same or a similar line of business
having their stocks actively traded in a free and open market, either on an exchange or over-the
counter.
Based on circumstances unique to BCML as of September 30, 2008, additional factors have been
considered.
In addition to providing general valuation guidelines, Revenue Ruling 59-60 outlines other considerations
and techniques for valuing the stock of closely held businesses. The techniques are commonly divided
into general approaches, i.e., the Asset, Income, Market, and Other approaches.
Specific methods are then used to estimate the value of the total business entity under each approach.
Our conclusion of Fair Value is determined based on the results of these methods and the specific
circumstances surrounding the interest being valued.
There are several commonly used and accepted methods for determining the value of equity shares.
Considering the purpose of valuation, Subject Company is an unlisted company and other parameters in
mind, we have considered the following valuation methods:
As previously specified, various approaches have been used to value BCML. These approaches,
described below, are the:
1) Asset Approach,
2) Income Approach,
3) Comparable Company Multiple,
4) Market Approach,
The asset based valuation technique is based on the value of the underlying net assets of the business,
either on a Book Value basis or Net Asset Value basis or Liquidation Value (realisable value) basis.
This valuation approach is mainly used in case where the firm is to be liquidated i.e. it does not meet the
“going concern” criteria or in case where the assets base dominate earnings capability. In case of a going
concern normally the relative earning power is of importance therefore the actual realization of the
operating assets is not contemplated and the net asset value is calculated based on the historical cost. The
Asset Approach is generally considered to yield the minimum benchmark of value for an operating
enterprise. Under Book Value Method Fixed assets and current assets are valued at book value, whereas
investments have been valued at market price.Net Asset Value represents net equity of the business after
assets and liabilities have been adjusted to their fair values. Lastly, the Liquidation Value of the business
represents the net present value of cash flows from liquidating the Company’s assets and paying off its
liabilities.
The Income Approach serves to estimate the value of a specific income stream with consideration given
to the risk inherent in that income stream. The most common methods under this approach is Discounted
Future Earnings. The Discounted Future Earnings method discounts projected future earnings back to
present value at a rate that reflects the risk inherent in the projected earnings.
The Comparable Company Multiple serves to estimate the value of similar companies operating in the
same industry that are either publicly traded, Enterprise value to Sales multiple has been used in our
report.
The Market Approach (Market Price Method) is used to get the Weighted Average Historical Prices of
the shares of the company to be valued.
The Book Value of BCML has been estimates to be Rs.976.01 crores thereby giving a value of Rs.38.19
per share.
The calculation of net asset value of the company based on the book value as per the audited balances
sheet as on 30th September 2008 is given below-
As a valuation method, Book Value has many disadvantages. Balance sheets prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles state assets and liabilities at historical cost and do not
necessarily reflect individual values. In periods of increasing prices, the longer an asset or liability has
been on the books, the less likely it is to reflect current value. Thus this method does not provide fair
value to BCML.
An enterprise willing to grow has two options i.e. either to grow organically by improving efficiencies
and increasing capacities or inorganically i.e. through merger, acquisitions and take-over. Though way of
organic growth provide more flexibility to the existing business in terms of choice of location, manpower
selection, choice of technology etc., inorganic growth path is considered to be significantly fast. When
inorganic growth path is selected as alternate to organic growth, method of Net Asset Value based on
replacement cost provides reasonable approximation of valuation to be considered (i.e. cost in case of
alternate way of growth).
In the Net Asset Value method, the net asset value is computed based on the latest available audited
financial statements (in this case, audited accounts for the year ended 30th September 2008). The Net
Asset Value method estimates value as the net cash remaining if all assets are sold in an attempt to get the
best possible price for each asset and all liabilities are paid with the proceeds However, in this case we
have computed Reinstated Net Asset Value (mainly based on depreciated / adjusted replacement
value), which is helpful in decision making related to Acquisitions.
8.3. a) Computation of Replacement Cost of Plant & Machinery & Other Assets
The starting point of this method is the valuation of the total assets that the company owns in piecemeal.
Fixed assets have been revalued based on replacement cost for new capacity and depreciated to reflect
depreciated replacement cost (This adjustment has been made to take care of further investment required
in old plant to work efficiently).Going with the cost mechanics in the Sugar Industry it has been seen that
ideal setup cost as on date for plant & Machinery across both sugar, distillery, and power are is as under –
# Rs. 220 Crs.for 6000 TCD Greenfield project cost (for P&M)-For Sugar Mill
# Rs. 1 Crs.per KLPD for new capacity-For Distilleries
# Rs. 4.5 Crs.per MW for new capacity-For Power Plant
Going with the above Reinstatement Costs the Gross Replacement cost for Plant & Machinery of
BCML have been computed as under –
Organic
Sugar Distilleries CO-Generation
Manure
Unit of Measurement TCD KLPD MW MT
Capacity 73,500.00 320.00 179.85 58,000.00
Gross Replacement Cost Rs./Crs 2,695.00 320.00 809.33 15.00
Average Age Years 7.00 5.00 5.00 3.00
Depreciation % 17.50 12.50 12.50 7.50
Depreciation Rs./Crs 471.63 40.00 101.17 1.13
Net Replacement Cost Rs./Crs 2,223.37 280.00 708.16 13.87
Total Rs./Crs 3,225.40
Remarks Note 1 Note 2 Note 3 Note 4
Note : 1 Rs. 220 Crs.for 6000 TCD greenfield project cost (for P&M)
Note : 2 Rs. 1 Crs.per KLPD for new capacity
Note : 3 Rs. 4.5 Crs.per MW for new capacity
Note : 4 Based on the cost of recently constructed plant & Machinery
Value of Land has not been reworked as most of the land has been allotted with dedicated use for putting
up Sugar Mill and can not be sold without seeking several approvals .Current assets and Current liabilities
are valued at book value. Investments have been valued at market price (In this case investments are
unquoted, hence cost has been considered as Market Price). Thus by using Replacement Cost Method the
total value of assets of BCML got reflected at Rs.3948.96 as against Rs.1883.06 under book value
method.
Rs./Crs.
Book Value Reinstated Value
Fixed Assets
Land 78.26 78.26
Buildings 409.16 409.16
Plant & Machinery 1361.63 3225.40
Others (Incl. CWIP) 34.01 34.01
Total 1883.06 3746.83
The loan funds are deducted form total assets to reflect net assets belonging to Shareholders. In case of
Balrampur Chini they have Some Interest Free Loans based on their Excise Duty Payment for previous
periods. These loans have been provided by PSU Banks on the initiative of Government of India to cope
up with the tough times being faced by Sugar Industries in terms of very low sugar prices and high
inventories. These loans have been revaluated to reflect fair value (If interest is payable as per prevailing
market interest rate). Interest rate has been considered at 13% p.a. which has been adjusted for tax @
33.99% and effective interest rate of 8.58% has been considered to derive fair value of interest free loan
liability.
Contingent liabilities, to the extent that they can be fairly expected to impair the net asset value of the
company, are also deducted. In the case of Balrampur Chini they are fighting the case of State Advised
Price of Sugarcane (for details refer company profile). 50% probability has been considered for
differential payment and accordingly liability for the same has been considered. However, higher raw
material prices will also have impact on closing stock valuation (lead to increase in closing stock
valuation). Net impact has been considered while computing Reinstated Net Asset Value.The working for
the same is as under:
The replacement cost valuation does not consider any premium which needs to be assigned for strategic
factory locations of BCML. A Sugar Factory achieves maximum capacity utilization only after 4-6 Years
of its commissioning. The time is needed to convince farmers in nearby area to grow more sugarcane and
educate them with latest and profitable variety of sugarcane. Factory of the size below 6000 TCD is not
considered to be viable, due to fixed cost factor. Average factory size of BCML is 8200 TCD. Generally
initially a factory is started with 5000-6000 TCD and after maturing cane growing in the area, capacity of
the factory is increased. Normally this process takes a period of 5-6 Years.
It is also noteworthy that there is restriction in movement of sugarcane and license for new sugar factory
is given after considering the location of existing sugar factories in near by area. This also works as
hindrance in putting new sugar factory in sugarcane matured areas.
Considering this premium of 10% may be assigned for getting the benefit of having factories at matured
sugarcane locations.
8.3. e) Computation of Net Asset Value of BCML using Replacement Value Basis
The calculation of net asset value of the company based on the Replacement Value as per the audited
balances sheet as on 30th September 2008 is given below
The information for the purpose of Net Asset Value has been taken from Annual Report of Balrampur
Chini Mill Limited. Basis for replacement cost have been taken from Industry Reports published by
ISMA from time to time and other information available in public domain.
Calculation of Net Asset Value of Balrampur Chini using Replacement Value Basis
For purposes of this analysis, various risk rates applicable to historic and projected earnings have been
estimated. Generally stated, these risk-adjusted rates reflect the expected rate of return attainable on
alternative investment opportunities with comparable risk.
This discount rate, which is applied to the free cash flows, should reflect the opportunity cost to all the
capital providers (namely shareholders and creditors), weighted by their relative contribution to the total
capital of the company. This is commonly referred to as the weighted average cost of capital (WACC).
We have derived the weighted average cost of capital (“WACC’’) from the Cost of equity calculated
using the Modified Capital Asset Pricing Model (`CAPM’). Modified CAPM Model is based on a
combination of risk factors including a Risk-Free Rate, a Market Equity Risk Premium, a Size Premium
and other identifiable risk factors specific to the subject company. This Discount Rate represents the total
return, in terms of cash flows and appreciation in value that an investor would require in order to make an
equity investment in the subject company
Where:
The risk free rate is generally based on the returns from long-term government bonds and securities. In a
way it depicts a combination Economic Growth & Inflation Premium. These returns are used since they
represent a very low default risk, are liquid (freely tradable) and include the expected long-term
inflation premium. On the valuation date the risk free rate of return can be taken at 6.50% based on
the current yield on long- term government securities in India.
8.5. c) Beta
Systematic risk is measured in the CAPM by a factor known as beta. Beta measures the Volatility of
the changes in share prices of a company compared to the changes in the market for all listed
company that make up that market. Systematic risk elements relating to the industry structure
includes entry barriers, expected rivalry threat, substitution threat, and suppliers and buyers’ power
threat. Beta of BCML is 1.230 & the same has been considered in Modified CAPM (the Average
Industrial Beta of 1.364 -Average Beta of top 16 Sugar companies across the country)
8.5. d) Return from Market Portfolio (Km) & Small Stock Premium (Ks)
The opportunity cost to the capital provider equals the rate of return the capital provider expects to earn on
other investments of equivalent risk. The expected rate of return from equity is taken on the basis of
average of the year on year growth in terms of percentage of stocks under NIFTY 50 & CNX_500 during
last 15 & 8 years respectively .The calculation of Average of Year on year growth is depicted as under:
To consider the movement of Nifty 50 since 1994 & for establishing its correlation with CNX_500 &
thereby add small company premium following calculation have been done. The Size Premium is
used as BCML is significantly smaller than the companies used in the formulation of the Market
Equity Risk Premium.
Thus in the above calculation Km (Average Return from Market Portfolio) is taken as 12.56% & Ks
(Small company premium) is taken as 2.26%
No premium has been given for Company specific Risks as the same is already taken care because of
choosing a broad base Index i.e. CNX_500 for calculating average return from the marker Portfolio.
Scenario – I
Scenario – II
The WACC of Shree Renuka Sugars comes to 11.05% as against the WACC of 11.71% & 11.86% of
BCML under two scenarios.WACC of Shree Renuka sugars is lower because of lower Beta as against
that of BCML.
Shree Renuka sugars have advised to consider higher WACC between BCML & Shree Renuka Sugars to
get a conservative value. Accordingly for DCF Analysis WACC of BCML under two different scenarios
have been considered.
The Discounted Future Earnings method arrives at an estimate of value by determining expected
future earnings and then discounting those earnings back to present value using a discount rate that
reflects the Uncertainty/time value inherent in those earnings. Projections have been made by the
Management of Shri Renuka Sugars and have been reviewed by us. Projection has been done under
two scenarios i.e. considering Sugarcane price dispute with U.P. Government going in favour and
against the company.
8.6. a) Why we have given Projections & did two different scenario writing for DCF
Valuation –Impact of Litigation on DCF valuation
Central Government fixes Statutory Minimum Price (SMP) for Sugarcane. This is the minimum price
which all sugar factories in India are required to pay to farmer for a defined sugar cane quality.
Higher price has to be paid for better quality. In addition to this some of the State Governments
(Including the state of Uttar Pradesh) fix State Advised Price (SAP). This is minimum price required
to be paid by all the sugar factories in the state.
Uttar Pradesh Government has fixed SAP at Rs. 125 per Quintal for sugar season 2007-08 and Rs.140
per Quintal for sugar season 2008-09. The Uttar Pradesh Sugar Mills Association and few other
private mills challenged the SAP fixed by Government for the season 2007-08 and 2008-09. They
have argued that cane prices fixed by the state government are not linked with downstream sugar
realization and are therefore linked with the prevailing political climate than economical
consideration.
Hon’ble Supreme Court in its interim order dated 08th Sep 2008 has fixed cane prices at Rs. 110 per
quintal for the season 2007-08. Accordingly BCML has prepared its books of account considering
cane price liability @ Rs.110/- per Quintal. The prices for season 2008-09 have been fixed at Rs. 125/-
per quintal against SAP of Rs. 140 per quintal in other interim order of the Hon’ble U.P. High Court.
For the purpose of this valuation Shri Renuka Sugars has requested to consider 50% probability of
winning and loosing the case.
Dividend (Incl. DDT Tax- 30%) 57.00 95.00 64.00 33.00 112.00 181.00
Retained Profit 132.50 220.35 150.65 78.58 260.17 422.19
Dividend (Incl. DDT Tax- 30%) 78.00 120.00 92.00 66.00 142.00 211.00
Retained Profit 183.60 280.67 215.90 152.74 330.45 491.05
In preparing the preceding financial statement projections, management made various assumptions
about expected future revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities and equity. These assumptions were made
after considering the cyclical nature of the sugar industry, information available through national and
international industry reports, price trends, expected demand growth etc. Assumption made as per
projection details submitted by management is explained below.
Projections have been made considering lower sugarcane processing during 2008-09 and 09-10 season
i.e. low production high price scenario. Sugar Cane processing has been considered to improve during
2010-11 & 11-12 leading to decline in sugar prices and again upward trend in prices has been
considered during 12-13 & 13-14. This is in line with past experience of Indian Sugar Industry where
lower production leads to higher prices and in turn results in better sugarcane crop. This result in
higher sugarcane crushing, leading to lower prices and in turn farmers moving out of sugarcane crop.
Assumption for Revenue has been made considering turnaround in Sugar industry in season 2008-09
due lower sugarcane processing. Management of Shri Renuka Sugars believe the prices will further
firm up in season 2009-10 due to lower carried forward stock of sugar and will fall thereafter. Then
there will be two years of price fall before next round of recovery in prices. Prices of the sugar for the
year 2008-09 have been considered based on average sugar price during the month of Jan-09.
Management of Shri Renuka Sugars believe that actual realization during 2008-09 will be line with
prices prevailing during the month of Jan-09. No further increase in sugar capacities have been
considered, however in sales volume annual growth of 4% has been considered by the management
of Shri Renuka Sugars.
Sugar Yield of 10.20% has been considered throughout the projection period against actual yield of
10.16% during 2007-08. This has been done on the assumption of improving sugarcane quality and
trend of past few years.
Growth in sales of Power & Ethanol have been considered at 10% & 20% per annum respectively for
next 6 years by Shree Renuka Sugars.
Other Income has been considered to remain at the level of 2007-08 as this is not core income and
this should not influence valuation.
Raw Material which is mainly sugarcane prices are subject to judicial decision (explained in detail
earlier), hence projections have been made under both the scenario considering loss of case by Sugar
Mills and loss of case of Government. In case of raw material other than sugar cane increase has been
considered for purchase of bagasse and molasses for Power and Industrial Alcohol.
It has been assumed to grow @ 8% p.a. This is in line with past periods after making adjustment for
new factories which have not been considered in projection.
Interest outgo has been considered based on loan repayment and interest rate prevailing presently for
each type of loan.
Tax has been considered at the rate of 33.99% i.e. presently applicable to Indian Companies.
Equity Shares Dividend Payout has been considered @ 30% of PAT. This amount include amount to be
paid towards Dividend Distribution Tax.
Retained Earnings-After distributing dividend rest of the 70% of the earnings have been assumed to
be retained in the business for payment of debt during initial years and then to be retained as liquid
investments.
Depreciation
In line with Fixed Assets an increase of 2%p.a. has been considered for Depreciation expenditure. No
Fixed Asset has been assumed to be achieving 95% Depreciation level, in the absence of information
with Shri Renuka Sugars.
Investments have been considered at the level of 30.09.2008 till payment of loans. After repayment
of the entire loan Profit has been assumed to be invested in other long terms investments (non
interest yielding) e.g. strategic stakes etc.
Inventories have been projected considering Opening Stock, Sugarcane processing, sugar yield,
dispatches (based on 4% annual growth as per industry expectation) and balance has been taken as
Stock. Power does not have any finished product stock. Industrial Alcohol stock has been considered
at almost same level as in 2008 as it is insignificant part of total inventories.
Sundry Debtors, Cash Equivalents, Advances and Current Liabilities have been projected
approximately at 2008 end levels.
For computation of terminal value 3% perpetuity growth has been considered over Base Free Cash
Flow. Base Free Cash Flow for terminal value has been considered on the basis of average Net
Operating Profit Less Adjusted Tax (NOPLAT). Average of last four years i.e. 2010-11 to 2013-14 has
been considered to cover a complete sugar cycle, which is generally of 4-5 years. From NOPLAT
outflow on account of Fixed Assets Addition have been reduced on the assumption that this much
Cash Outflow will be required to attain 3% perpetuity growth. 3% perpetuity growth is considered to
be very well attainable due to huge demand for alternate to fossil fuel, which is being provided
through Industrial Alcohol by Sugar Industry. Even Per Capita Sugar consumption in India is very
low compared to US, EU and Brazil (Refer Chapter 5.1 for Per Capital Consumption Chart).
Terminal Value as a part of total valuation is high due to static nature of growth considered over a
longer period hence projections have been made only for the period where higher demand of
Industrial Alcohol (Incl. Ethanol) and Power has been envisaged and to cover one complete down
cycle of the sugar industry.
DCF analysis has been under two scenario i.e considering Sugarcane price dispute with U.P.
Government going in favour and in against the company.
Scenario I-BCML Looses the litigation over fixation of sugar cane prices
In case the company looses the litigation then the total Enterprise value stands at Rs.3935.71 crores &
Equity Shareholder fund comes to Rs.2625.66 crores resulting in per share price around Rs.102.73 per
share.
Scenario II-BCML wins the litigation over fixation of sugar cane prices
In case the company the litigation then the total Enterprise value stands at Rs.4801.66 Crores &
Equity Shareholder fund comes to Rs.3491.61 crores resulting in per share price around Rs.136.60 per
share.
For the purpose of this valuation Shri Renuka Sugars has requested to consider 50% probability of
winning and loosing the case. Considering the same the DCF valuation of BCML yields following
conclusion-
Under this method, value of the shares of a company is arrived at by using multiples derived from
valuations of comparable company, as manifest through stock market valuations of listed company.
This valuation is based on the principal that market valuations, taking place between informed
buyers and informed sellers, incorporate all factors relevant to valuation. Relevant multiples need to
be chosen carefully and adjusted for differences between the circumstances,
In Comparable Company Method, there are very few listed large sugar mills in India. Shri Renuka
Sugars, Bajaj Hindustan, Sakti Sugars and Triveni Engineering has been considered to be of
comparable size of BCML. However, Shri Renuka Sugars and Sakti sugars are not operating in Uttar
Pradesh, when cane pricing is significantly different hence multiple of those companies will not be
comparable with BCML. Triveni is also engaged in Infrastructure and hence is a diversified company
and hence also not comparable with BCML. Only company comparable with BCML is Bajaj
Hindustan. Therefore the only company which can really act as a comparable company to BCML is
Bajaj Hindustan.
Bajaj Hindustan has posted losses during the year 2007-08 (Sep-08 ending), hence profit based
multiples like -Equity Enterprise Value (EEV) to Profit after Tax (PAT) Multiple & Enterprise Value
(EV) to Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) multiples can not be
used and hence valuation has been done based on only EV to Sales Multiple of comparable
company.
As explained above only Bajaj Hindustan have been considered as Comparable company for the
purpose of EV/Sales multiple for the purpose of valuation of BCML.
The calculation of equity share holder’s value of BCML based on the comparable company EV/Sales
multiple methods is calculated below:
It could be observed that shareholders value calculated as per EV/Sales multiple methods come to Rs.
1624.77 Crores and value per share comes to Rs. 63.57 per share.
It is pertinent to mention that Market price of the stock of Bajaj Hindustan does not lead us to the
correct business enterprise value in the current market scenario.
Quoted prices are considered indicative of the perception of investors operating under free
market conditions. Under this method, the valuation is done on the basis of share prices of a
company quoted on the stock exchange.
The Equity Shares of BCML are listed on stock Exchange at –
# National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. NSE symbol for BCML is BALRAMCHIN
# Bombay Stock Exchange- BSE Code for BCML is 500038
# The Calcutta Stock Exchange Association Ltd.
The trading transactions of the equity shares during last four years were analyzed into the
following seven periods. The Daily, Weekly & monthly high & Low of share price along with
there traded quantities have been considered in arriving at per share value for each of the seven
period shown below-
The analysis shows that there was huge variation in the prices of the shares of BCML over the last
few years.
Hence market price of the stock does not lead us to the correct business enterprise value in the
current scenario.
For the reasons set out earlier in this report, the valuation cannot proceed solely on the basis of what
is known as historical profits or profits of past years. The present valuation exercise would have to
proceed on a going concern basis and hence has to lay emphasis on cash generation capacity of the
company.
Shree Renuka Sugars will be going in for controlling stake in BCML & going with the shareholding
pattern of BCML as mentioned below, they have to acquire the shares from Promoter’s Group,
Financial institutions & FII’s hence it is presumed that they have to pay control premium to the
extent of 10% over & above fair the value of shares. The same has been considered in the calculation
Category No. of % of
shares Holding
Promoters' Group 91150890 35.67
Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies, Banks & 61634324 24.12
Mutual Funds
Foreign Institutional Investors 52591177 20.58
Enterprise Value, Equity Shareholders Fund & Price Per share under different methods is
summarised below-
In the ultimate analysis, valuation will have to be adjusted by the exercise of judicious discretion and
judgment taking into account all the relevant factors. There will always be several factors, e.g.
quality and integrity of the management, present and prospective competition, marketability or lack
of marketability and market sentiment etc. which are not evident from the face of the balance sheets
but which will strongly influence the worth of a share.
Based on the analysis done above, Shree Renuka Sugars can use the price band of Rs.124 to Rs. 132
per share. for Acquisition of controlling stake in Balrampur Chini Mills Limited