Cinevista - 09
Cinevista - 09
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Twelfth Annual General Meeting of the Members of Cinevistaas Limited
will be held on Friday, the 25th day of September, 2009, at 11.00 a.m. at Santokba Sanskar Sadan,
Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai - 400 056 to transact the following business:
AS ORDINARY BUSINESS:
1) To receive, consider and adopt the audited Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2009, and Profit and
Loss Account for the year ended on that date, together with the Directors' Report and the Auditors'
Report thereon.
2) To appoint a Director in place of Smt. Renu Anand, who retires by rotation and being eligible, offers
herself for reappointment.
3) To appoint Statutory Auditors and to fix their remuneration. The retiring Auditors M/s Vimal Punmiya
and Co., Chartered Accountants are eligible for reappointment.
4) Any other business with the permission of the Chair.
AS SPECIAL BUSINESS:
5) To regularize appointment of Shri Niranjan Shivdasani who was appointed as Additional Director
w.e.f. 1st May 2009. To consider and if thought fit, to pass, with or without modification, the following
resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:
"RESOLVED THAT Shri Niranjan Shivdasani, a Director who was appointed as an Additional Direc-
tor in the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on 1st May 2009, and who holds
office as such upto the date of 12th Annual General Meeting and in respect of whom a notice in
writing pursuant to Section 257, of the Companies Act, 1956 has been received proposing his
candidature for the office of Director of the Company, be and hereby appointed as a Director of the
Company whose period of Office will be liable to determination by retirement by rotation.”
Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956 provides that a person who is appointed as an Additional
Director shall hold office only upto the date of the next Annual General Meeting unless his appoint-
ment is regularized at a duly convened Annual General Meeting. Hence, your Board recommends
the above resolution for your approval.
None of your Directors is personally interested in the proposed ordinary resolution and recommends
your acceptance.
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Notes:
2. The instrument appointing a Proxy, in order to be effective, must be received at the Registered
Office of the Company not less than 48 hours before the commencement of the Meeting.
3. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from 19th
day of September 2009 to 25th day of September 2009 (both days inclusive).
4. As per clause 49(IV)(G)(i) of the Listing Agreement entered into with the Stock Exchanges, the brief
profiles of the directors appointed and re-appointed, subsequent to retiring by rotation or otherwise,
are disclosed in the 'Corporate Governance Report' attached to and forming part of the Directors'
Report.
5. National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited
(CDSL) has admitted the Company's Equity shares in its Depository System and the ISIN No. is
INE039B01026. You may take advantage of demat facility.
6. A member desirous of getting any information in respect of the contents of the Annual report is
requested to forward the queries to the Company atleast seven days prior to the meeting so that the
required information can be made available at the meeting.
7. Members are requested to address all their shares / membership related queries to the Company's
Registrar and Transfer Agents viz. M/s Karvy Computershare Pvt. Ltd., Plot No.17-24, Vittalrao
Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad - 500 081.
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Your Directors have pleasure in submitting the Twelfth Annual Report of your Company together with
the Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2009.
2. Operations
The Company has earned a net profit of Rs.88.87 lacs for the year as compared to Rs.306.99 lacs
in the previous year.
Interest expenditure for the year under review has increased by Rs. 93.74 lacs as compared to the
previous year.
Depreciation during the year has also recorded an increase by Rs.31.06 lacs as compared to
Rs.136.61 lacs in the previous year.
Earnings per share have been worked out as Rs.0.15 as compared to Rs.0.60 in the previous year.
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Discussion and Analysis section which forms part of the Annual Report.
4. Transfer to Reserves
The amounts transferred to reserves during the year are Rs.10091958.96/-
5. Dividend
Your Directors do not propose any dividend for the year ended 31st March, 2009.
6. Board of Directors
Mrs. Bharti Sareen, Non-executive Independent Director of the Company resigned as a Director of
the Company on May 1, 2009. Mrs. Sareen has been providing valuable guidance to the company
since 2006. The Board of Direcots wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for the valu-
able contribution made by Mrs. Sareen during her tenure of the office.
The Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Niranjan Shivdasani, as an Additional Director and Non-
Executive Director on May 1, 2009 and as such he holds office utpo ensuing Annual General
Meeting. Approval of shareholders is sought for the appointment of Mr. Shivdasani as a Non-
executive Independent Director, as stated in the notice of Annual General Meeting of the Com-
pany.
Mrs. Renu Anand, retire by rotation as Director at the upcoming Annual General Meeting and being
eligible offers herself for reappointment.
7. Corporate Governance
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, Corporate Governance
Report and Management Discussion and Analysis and Auditors' Certificate are appended as part
of the Annual Report. As per the amended Clause 49(V) of the Listing Agreement, the required
certification by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer is also appended to the Annual
Report.
The requisite certificate from the Auditors of the Company, M/s Vimal Punmiya & Co., confirming
Compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under the aforesaid clause
49, is annexed to this Report.
(iii) that the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate account-
ing records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding the
assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(iv) that the Directors have prepared the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March,
2009, on a going concern basis.
11. Auditors
M/s Vimal Punmiya & Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors retire at the conclusion of
ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers themselves for reappointment. You are
requested to appoint the Auditors.
The Company has received the letter from them to the effect that their reappointment if made
would be within the limits prescribed under Section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956 and that
they are not disqualified for such reappointment within the meaning of section 226 of the said Act.
Particulars of Employees
The provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Particu-
lars of Employees) Rules, 1975, are not applicable since there is no employee drawing remunera-
tion exceeding the ceiling prescribed therein.
14. Appreciation
Your Directors thank the viewers, suppliers, bankers, Financial Institutions, Central and State Gov-
ernments and Shareholders, for their consistent support to the Company. The Directors also sin-
cerely acknowledge the significant contributions made by all the employees for their dedicated
services to the company.
To
The Board of Directors
Cinevistaas Limited
We, Sunil Mehta, Chief Executive Officer and K.B. Nair, Chief Financial Officer, of Cinevistaas Limited
hereby certify to the best of our knowledge and belief that:
a. We have reviewed the financial statements and the cash flow statement for the year and that to
the best of our knowledge and belief:
i. these statements do not contain any materially untrue statements or omit any material fact
or contain statements that might be misleading.
ii. these statements together present a true and fair view of the Company's affairs and are in
compliance with existing accounting standards, applicable laws and regulations.
b. There are, as to the best of our knowledge and belief, no transactions entered into by the Com-
pany during the year which is fraudulent, illegal or violative of the Company's Code of Conduct.
c. We accept responsibility for establishing and maintaining internal controls and we have evalu-
ated the effectiveness of the internal control systems of the Company pertaining to financial
reporting and have disclosed to the auditors and the Audit Committee, deficiencies in the design
or operation of internal controls, if any, of which we are aware and have taken requisite steps to
rectify these deficiencies.
e. All Board members and Senior Management personnel of the Company have affirmed compli-
ance with the Code of Conduct and Ethics during the year ended 31st March, 2009.
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Fuelled by a top line growth rate of 39 percent in the last three years, India's Rs.12530 crores entertainment
industry has become the biggest ad spender, according to an Assocham Financial Pulse Study.
The study titled "Indian Entertainment Sector-A Financial Stock Taking" says the industry's phenomenal growth
rate has not only surpassed the average growth rate of the services sector (17 %), but has also appeared
amongst the fastest growing sectors. And with equally lucrative growth prospects, the entertainment companies
have become the highest spenders on advertising in the last two years.
Also, "while for the overall industry, the employee compensation rose by an average 25 percent during the last
two years, wages in the entertainment industry have risen by as much as 40 %" says Assocham President
Sajjan Jindal.
According to the study, the recreation sector is in its growth phase in India, though the market is still not fully
explored. Still the overall macroeconomic and sectoral trend indicates towards the industry's healthy growth
prospects, as a result of which the recreation sector is expected to remain a high growth sector for the next five
years, with its share in services set to rise further.
STRENGTHS:
o The Media and Entertainment is one of the most booming sectors in India due to its vast customer reach.
The various segments of the Media and Entertainment industry like television and the film industry have a
large customer base.
o The growing middle class with higher disposable income has become the strength of the Media and
Entertainment industry.
o Change in the lifestyle and spending patterns of the Indian masses on entertainment.
o Technological innovations like online distribution channels, web-stores, multi- and mega-plexes are comple-
menting the ongoing revolution and the growth of the sector.
o The Indian film industry is the second largest in the world and the largest in terms of the films produced
and tickets sold.
o The low cost of production and high revenues ensure a good return on investment for the Indian Media
and Entertainment industry.
WEAKNESSES:
2. Lack of cohesive production & distribution infrastructure, especially in the case of music industry.
3. Lack of efforts for media penetration in lower socio-economic classes, where the media penetration is
low.
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OPPORTUNITIES:
1. The concept of crossover movies, has helped open up new doors to the crossover audience and offers
immense potential for development.
3. The media penetration is poor among the poorer sections of the society, offering opportunities for expan-
sion in the area. According to Chandrashekhar Balkrishnan, Bharti Airtel's Head of brand and Media, "at
present there are 80 million TV households in India, of which over seven million are DTH ones. Since the
penetration is just under 9 %, there is much room for a massive growth rate."
4. The nascent stage of the new distribution channels offers an opportunity for development.
'Earlier this year, in response to a question in Parliament, the Minister for Information and Broadcasting
announced that there are 201 news and current affairs TV channels and 180 non-news and current TV
channels uplinked from India. Also awaiting in the pipeline are applications of 97 private satellite news
and current affairs TV channels and 85 private satellite non-news and current affairs TV channels, while
67 private satellite TV channels are uplinked from abroad.'
7. Technological innovations like animations, multiplexes, etc and new distribution channels like mobiles and
Internet have opened up the doors of new opportunities in the sector.
THREATS:
1. Piracy, violation of intellectual property rights pose a major threat to the Media And Entertainment com-
panies.
2. Lack of quality content has emerged as a major concern because of the 'Quick- buck' route being fol-
lowed in the industry. "If something's not working, it makes absolute sense to get rid of it, that's the new
mantra across the Board," says a creative of one channel. "Even the existing shows have to come up with
new interesting tracks or they will be shown the door," he says.
3. With technological innovations taking place so rapidly, the media sector is facing considerable uncertainty
about success in the marketplace.
The global economic meltdown seems to have extended to the television industry in India as well. With
advertising budgets drying up, agencies and corporates have become keener on putting their monies
only in those serials which guarantee a good viewership. As a direct consequence almost every channel
has decided to take multiple serials off air, citing poor TRP's as the reason.
Secondly, the monies being received by the producers from the channels stands roughly at 120 days at
an average, after telecast, and is showing further signs of slowing down for a couple of more months,
which is causing a severe liquidity crunch, besides spiraling interests costs, which is affecting business in
every sense of the word.
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Impact of strike
The indefinite strike call given by almost two lakh workers on September 30 to demand a hike in payment
of stipulated wages, regulated working hours and protest against hiring of workers who are not members
of the FWICE (Federation of Western India Cine Employees) which controls 22 unions covering different
crafts of the film industry, including actors, writers, music composers, directors, spot boys, lightmen and
cameramen, affected Shooting schedules of television shows and films to an irreparable extent. Accord-
ing to Keertan Adyanthaya, general manager and executive vice president of STAR Plus, the strike had a
significant impact on the industry. "The strike was of no benefit whatsoever and everybody ended up
losing - the federation lost wages for more than three weeks, producers had to incur costs on standing
sets and broadcasters lost advertising revenue because of repeat telecasts of programmes," he added.
All in all 2008 proved to be an eventful year of change for the TV industry.
With a growing middle class, a large English speaking populace, a booming number of multiplexes and a
cinema obsessed popular culture, India is a natural destination for Hollywood studios, say US and Indian
business leaders.
Pointing to the worldwide success of "Slumdog Millionaire" and the release of the James Bond film,
"Quantum of Solace", in India a full week before its American opening, they suggest a fostering of Holly-
wood-Bollywood connections.
"The United States and India possess the world's largest entertainment and media industries, both in
terms of sheer output and global popularity. Yet traditionally neither industry has much interaction with the
other or enjoyed success in the other's domestic market," they noted in new report. However, two signal
events both occurring in recent months, point the way to how important synergies can be exploited for
producing new content, forging new creative collaborations and accessing new markets, the experts said
referring to the two films.
A task force set up by Pacific Council on International Policy and the Federation of Indian Chambers of
Commerce & Industry (FICCI) recommended:
o The United States and India should craft a common approach on cultural market access and use
their strategic positions to advance it in global trade negotiations.
o Both countries should devise a joint plan for advancing the digital transformation of global media
industry.
o Both governments should provide adequate funding for efforts to develop advanced fibre-optic
networks that enable real time creative and production partnerships between the two countries.
o Create short term exchange programmes between US and Indian production Companies and film
schools designed to foster genuine creative interactions.
o Washington should encourage the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to help the Indian
Film industry create a counterpart Institution.
o The United States and India should eliminate tax and regulatory barriers that continue to impede bi-
national production partnerships.
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The Financial year 2008-09, has been a trying one, in more ways than one. Depression and recession in world
market's coupled with a complete reversal of investors sentiments hit the capital markets and plunged the
sensex, eroding several thousands of crores of investors and promoters wealth. Fund flow dried up with major
advertisers, cutting costs and reducing their spends by as much as 35-50% in some extreme cases. Not only
that the flow of funds from major corporate to established channels, slowed down considerably resulting in a no
funds no payment scenario, hitting major production houses adversely.
Interest costs spiraled, especially as channels with whom, your company had signed agreements, on payment
terms detailing a 45 days stipulated period after telecast for payment paid up as late as 11 months after comple-
tion of telecast of a series on their esteemed channel. Coupled with consistent delays in payments commencing
from the first telecast of the said series on the channel, one can confidently say that the interest costs on large
amounts of money, due from the channel, as delivered, stood at over a year on investments.
The earliest return on investment made, that your company received ranged between 90 days to a 180 days at
the minimum. This resulted in the major escalation in the interest costs, which as can be seen, has hit your
company's bottom line, impacting its final result. Enhanced depreciation aided in plunging the bottom line, a little
further, over and above income from other sources, plunged by a significant 7.4 million rupees, due to circum-
stances, purely and solely related to the slowdown. In the demand for fresh programming from existing chan-
nels, coupled with the collapse of the much advertised channel 9x adding the final icing to an already sugar free
cake.
Besides all elaborated above, production costs spiraled with artistes and technicians fees hitting an all time
high. "Jaane Kya Baat Huyi" starring the much famed starlet of the small screen 'Shweta Tiwari' went through a
series of crisis, before ending its run on the 5th of June 2009, this financial year.
Scheduled to commence in June 2008, with the launch of the channel 'Colors' in the afternoon band, it finally
went on air only in December 2008. Investments on this project began as early as in August 2007, with a small
team of renowned professionals, being put in place to work and give shape to this ambitious project.
Unfortunately, "Jaane Kya Baat Huyi" was a Sec A series whose sensibilities appealed basically to the higher
echelons of society without finding much favour with the Sec C&D television audience, chiefly responsible for
bringing in T.R.P.'s. Resultantly, it was moved to the 6.30-7.00.p.m. slot, to accommodate 'Lado' - a mass
based series.
To add salt to your already bleeding wounds, uplinking charges took a huge toll and added to our woes, thereby
resulting in production costs further spiraling. Unfortunately, in today's competitive scenario channels do not
clear scripts, until the very last moment, thus leaving us in a tizzy to shoot, edit, complete all the post production
necessities, before sending the master, for telecast to the concerned channel, all this collaborated results, in the
costing per episode going haywire, besides giving huge stress and strain to your production house.
Inspite of all the above, there is a silver lining that firmly pushes back the dark clouds of gloom. For one, your
company registered a top line of Rs.5767.96 lakhs, for the first time in several years, and secondly, if one were
to add the profit from operations, before interest, depreciation and tax it would amount to
Rs.575.50 lakhs, close to 10% of your company's total turnover, during the financial year 2008-09.
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Let's just go through the brief highlights of the business, which your company has done in the year gone by:
The series still on air are Dill Mill Gayye on Star One and Shubh Kadam on Sahara One. Even in such a
competitive environment Dill Mill Gayye has completed a full three years of its run and still continues to be
viewed as one of the most loved shows on prime time.
Shubh Kadam also ranks amongst the first three shows on the channel.
Series under production and which should be on air, by the time this Annual report reaches the investors, are a
daily on Star-One (5 times a week) tentatively titled "Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai" and a daily on Sony (5 times in a
week) tentatively titled "Chahat".
Before ending, we would like to assure our esteemed shareholders, that we as a management pledge and
dedicate ourselves to the cause of your company, and promise to bring it to the fore, to rank amongst the first
three firms, responsible for providing quality television content from amongst one and all in our country. For that
we need sometime but God willing and with the help and support of our loyal shareholders, one day, not too far
away we will be there.
A Brief on IT Park
Due to the economic recession the world over and the depressed IT industry, your company has deferred the
plans for commencing construction of the IT park, for the time being, till the industry and the economy as a
whole show signs of revival and stability. Though the requisite sanctions were in place it was found prudent to
delay the commencement of the same. Our esteemed shareholders would be glad to know that the FSI is being
considered to be increased to 3 (three) from the present 2 (two) and your company hopes that the same will be
quantified by this year end. All in all the delay brings with it a happy omen.
Cautionary Statement
Statements in this Management Discussion and Analysis describing the Company's objectives, projections,
estimates, expectations or predictions may be 'forward - looking statements' within the meaning of the applicable
securities laws and regulations. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied.
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We have reviewed and examined the records concerning compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance
by Cinevistaas Limited, as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered into, by the company, with
the Stock Exchanges of India, for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2009.
We have conducted our review on the basis of the relevant records and documents maintained by the Com-
pany and furnished to us for the review, and the information and explanation given to us by the Company.
Based on such a review and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, in our
opinion, the Company has complied with the conditions of Corporate Governance, as stipulated in Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement.
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The Company believes in adopting the best practices in the areas of Corporate Governance. Even in the
fiercely competitive business environment, the Management and Employees of the Company are committed to
uphold the core values of transparency, integrity, honesty and accountability which are fundamental to the
Company as a whole.
During the year the Company has fine-tuned its corporate practices so as to bring them in line with the revised
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
The Company will continue to focus its resources, strengths and strategies for creation and safeguarding of the
shareholders' wealth and at the same time protect the interests of all its shareholders.
The detailed report on implementation by the Company, of the Corporate Governance Code as incorporated in
clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges is set out below:
2. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Company has an Executive Chairman and the number of Independent Directors is more than half of the
total number of Directors. The number of Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) is more than 50% of the total number
of Directors.
None of the Directors on the Board is a Member on more than 10 Committees and Chairman of more than 5
Committees (as specified in Clause 49), across all the companies in which he is a Director. The necessary
disclosures regarding Committee positions have been made by the Directors.
The names and categories of the Directors on the Board, their attendance at Board Meetings during the year
and at the last Annual General Meeting, as also the number of Directorships and Committee Memberships held
by them in other companies are given below :
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(*) - excludes Alternate Directorships, Directorships in Indian Private Limited Companies and Foreign
Companies and Membership of Managing Committees of Various Bodies.
Only membership of Audit Committee and Shareholders'/Investors' Grievances Committee are considered.
Board Meetings:
The Board meets at least once in a quarter to review the quarterly performance and the financial results. The
notice, agenda and the relevant notes are sent in advance to each Director.
The information as specified in Annexure IA to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is regularly made available
to the Board.
The Board's role, functions, responsibility and accountability are clearly defined. In addition to matters statutorily
requiring Board's approval, all major decisions involving policy formulation, strategy and business plans, annual
operating and capital expenditure budgets, new investments, sale of business unit/division, compliance with
statutory/regulatory requirements, major accounting provisions and write-offs are considered by the Board.
The minutes of the Board meetings are circulated in advance and confirmed at subsequent meetings. The
Minutes of the Audit Committee and other Committees of the Board are regularly placed before the Board.
Nine Board Meetings were held during the year 2008-09 and the gap between two meetings did not exceed
four months. The dates on which the Board Meetings were held are as follows:
25th April 2008, 30th June 2008, 31st July 2008, 30th August 2008, 22nd September 2008, 31st October 2008,
3rd December 2008, 30th January 2009, 10th March 2009.
The Board periodically reviews compliance reports of all laws applicable to the company. Steps are taken by the
Company to rectify instances of non-compliance, if any.
During the year 2008-09, the Company did not have any material pecuniary relationship or transaction with any
Non-executive Director.
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Code of Conduct:
All Board members and Senior Management personnel of the Company have affirmed compliance with the
'Code of Conduct' of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2009, and the said 'Code of Conduct' has
been posted on the website of the Company i.e. www.cinevistaas.com
3. AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, inter-alia, provides assurance to the board on
the adequacy of the internal control systems and financial disclosures.
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee is as set out in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreements with the
Stock Exchanges read with section 292A of the Companies Act, 1956. The terms of reference of the Audit
Committee are broadly as follows:
In fulfilling the above role, the audit committee has powers to investigate any activity within its terms of reference.
Composition
The Audit Committee comprises of three Directors, two of whom are non-executive independent Directors and
one Non-executive. The Audit Committee is constituted in accordance with the provisions of Clause 49 (II) (A)
of the Listing Agreement and section 292A of the Companies Act, 1956. The quorum for the audit Committee
meetings is 2 members, the Company Secretary acts as Secretary to the Committee.
The Minutes of the Audit Committee Meetings are noted by the Board of Directors at the subsequent Board
Meetings.
During the financial year ended 31st March 2009, four Audit Committee meetings were held on 25th April 2008,
31st July 2008, 31st October 2008 and 30th January 2009. The gap between two meetings did not exceed four
months.
Composition of Audit Committee and the attendance of each director are shown below:
Smt. Bharti Sareen who acts as the Chairman of the Audit Committee meetings was present at the 11th Annual
General Meeting of the Company held on 26th September 2008.
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4. REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:
Terms of Reference
- reviewing the overall compensation policy, service agreements and other employment conditions of
Managing/Wholetime Director(s).
- reviewing the performance of the Managing/Wholetime Director(s) and recommending to the Board the
quantum of annual increments.
The remuneration committee also functions as the Compensation Committee as per SEBI guidelines as per
Employees Stock Option Scheme. The Company, however, has not yet introduced the Employees Stock Option
Scheme.
The remuneration policy is directed towards rewarding performance, based on review of achievements. It is
aimed at attracting and retaining high caliber talent.
The remuneration package of the Executive Directors consists of gross consolidated package. No other benefits
viz. commission, pension, provident fund, etc. are applicable to the Executive Directors. The Non-Executive
Directors of the Company are being paid Sitting fees for each meeting attended.
During the financial year ended 31st March 2009, four Remuneration Committee meetings were held on 25th
April 2008, 31st July 2008, 31st October 2008 and 30th January 2009.
Composition of Remuneration Committee and the attendance of each director are shown below:
Details of remuneration paid to the Directors for the year ended 31st March, 2009:
Non-Executive Directors:
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None of the Non-Executive Directors has any material pecuniary relationship or transactions with the
Company.
The Shareholders'/Investors Grievance Committee ensures the redressal of the complaints received from
shareholders/investors with regard to the share transfer, transmission, issue of duplicate share certificate, non-
receipt of refund, etc. Considering the nature of the complaints, including pending if any, the Committee meets
as and when necessary.
During the financial year ended 31st March 2009, four Shareholders'/Investors Grievance Committee meetings
were held on 25th April 2008, 31st July 2008, 31st October 2008 and 30th January 2009.
Composition of the Shareholders'/Investors Grievance Committee and the attendance of each director are
shown below:
The Share Department of the company and Share Transfer Agent, Karvy Computershare Pvt. Ltd. attend to all
grievances of all the shareholders and investors received directly or through SEBI, Stock Exchanges, and
Ministry of Corporate Affairs etc.
The Minutes of Shareholders'/Investors' Grievance Committee Meeting are noted by the Board of Directors at
the Board Meetings.
The total numbers of complaints received and replied to the satisfaction of the shareholders during the year
ended 31st March, 2009 were 3. There were no complaints outstanding as on 31st March, 2009.
It is ensured that grievances are more expeditiously redressed to the complete satisfaction of the investors.
Shareholders'/Investors' complaints and other correspondence are normally attended to within seven working
days. No investor grievances remained unattended/pending for more than 30 days as on March 31, 2009.
The details of the location and time where last three Annual General Meetings were held:
1) Special Resolution for sub-division of the face value of the Equity Shares from Rs.10/- to Rs.2/-, was
passed at the Tenth Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 25th September 2007, which was
put to vote by show of hands and passed unanimously.
2) Special Resolution for increase in Authorized Share Capital from Rs.12,00,00,000 (Twelve Crores only)
to Rs.20,00,00,000 (Twenty Crores Only), was passed at the Tenth Annual General Meeting of the Company
held on 25th September 2007, which was put to vote by show of hands and passed unanimously.
3) Special Resolution for reissue of forfeited shares at a price of Rs.67/- per share was passed at the Tenth
Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 25th September 2007, which was put to vote by show
of hands and passed unanimously.
Postal Ballot:
During the year ended 31st March 2009, there were no resolutions passed by the Company's members through
Postal Ballot. At the ensuing Annual General Meeting also, there is no resolution proposed to be passed through
postal ballot.
SUBSIDIARIES:
The Company does not have any material non-listed Indian subsidiary whose turnover or networth (ie. Paid-up
capital and free reserves) exceeds 20% of the consolidated turnover or networth respectively, of the listed
holding Company and its subsidiaries in the immediately preceding accounting year.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Board of Directors has adopted the Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management Personnel.
The said code has been displayed on the website of the Company www.cinevistaas.com.
INSIDER TRADING
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has, effective February 20, 2002 introduced amendments
to the existing Insider Trading Regulations of 1992 which ordain new action steps by corporates and other
market intermediaries for the purposes of prevention of Insider Trading.
Pursuant to the above requirements of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations 1992 as amended, the
Company has adopted Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider Trading with effect from 23rd April, 2004. The
code is applicable to all the Directors, Officers and such designated employees who are expected to have
access to unpublished price sensitive information relating to the company.
Ms. Sandhya Malhotra, Company Secretary has been appointed as the Compliance Officer for monitoring
adherence to the Regulations.
7. DISCLOSURES:
a. Disclosure on materially significant related party transactions that may have potential conflict with
the interests of the Company at large.
There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with its
Promoters, Directors or Management, their subsidiaries or relatives, etc. that may have potential
conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
As per the requirements of Accounting Standard 18, transactions with related parties are disclosed
in Note 11 of Schedule 15 to the Accounts in the Annual Report and the same are not in conflict with
the interest of the Company.
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The Company has complied with all the requirements of the Listing Agreements entered into with
the Stock Exchanges as well as the regulations and guidelines of SEBI. Consequently, there were
no penalties/strictures imposed on the Company by the Stock Exchange or SEBI or any statutory
authority, for any non-compliance on any matter relating to capital markets, during the last three
years.
The Company promotes ethical behavior in all its business activities and has put in place mechanism
of reporting illegal or unethical behavior. Employees may report violations of laws, rules, regulations
and unethical conduct to their immediate supervisor. The reports received from employees will be
reviewed by the Audit Committee. The Directors and Management Personnel are obligated to
maintain confidentiality of such reporting and ensure that the whistle blowers are not subjected to
any discriminatory practices.
1. The terms of reference and policy of Remuneration Committee has been elsewhere explained in
this Report.
2. The half-yearly financial results in respect of the financial performance of the Company are being
published in The Free Press Journal and Navshakti apart from being displayed on the Company's
website at www.cinevistaas.com and SEBI CFDS System- website at www.corpfiling.co.in. Hence,
the results and summary of significant events are not being sent to each household of shareholders.
Adoption of other non-mandatory requirements of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are being
reviewed by the Board from time to time.
8. REAPPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR:
RENU ANAND
Smt. Renu Anand, 65, is a graduate from the University of Mumbai. She started her career with a confectionery
business and has acquired expert knowledge to deal with all matters relating to administration and marketing
requirements. Her entrepreneurial skill has enabled her to establish strong rapport with clients. Her knowledge
and experience brings in a lot of value when it comes to decision making on important matters.
She does not hold the directorships in any other company and also is not a member/chairman of any committees
on the board of any other company.
NIRANJAN SHIVDASANI
Shri Niranajan Shivdasani, 74, is a keen observer with immense knowledge and experience in advertising and
marketing related to Media industry. Major span of his life was spent overseas serving a Media company with
core business of formatting, designing and marketing of various international magazines. His experience has
brought with him a lot of value which the company can capitalize on through the decision making process.
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9. MEANS OF COMMUNCATIONS:
Financial Results : The quarterly, half-yearly and annual results of the Company are
published in The Free Press Journal and Navshakti. The Board
approves them and takes on record within prescribed time.
Official news and presentations : During the year, no presentation was made.
made to institutional investors
and analysts
B. Financial Calendar
Financial reporting for the quarter ending:
30th June, 2008 (audited) : July 2008.
30th September, 2008 (audited) : October 2008.
31st December, 2008 (audited) : January 2009.
31st March, 2009 (audited) : June 2009
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The monthly High and Low on BSE and NSE during the year were as follows:
Month BSE High Price BSE Low Price NSE High Price NSE Low price
Apr 2008 11.53 8.5 10.6 10.01
May 2008 10.67 8.22 9.65 9.03
Jun 2008 9.34 6.5 8.21 7.58
Jul 2008 9.35 5.5 8.16 7.3
Aug 2008 10.4 7.15 9.13 8.47
Sep 2008 8 5 7.86 7.11
Oct 2008 6.5 3.55 5.37 4.55
Nov 2008 4.95 3.69 4.67 4.22
Dec 2008 5.2 3.94 4.71 4.27
Jan 2009 5.16 3.71 4.77 4.23
Feb 2009 4.4 3.36 4.44 4.05
Mar 2009 4.33 3.05 4.22 3.79
The performance of the Company's Shares relative to BSE Sensex and Nifty, is given in the Chart Below:
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The Company converted & issued 6768975 Equity shares resulting from convertible warrants which were
exercised for conversion on 3rd December 2008. The warrants not exercised were cancelled and the upfront
money on those warrants was forfeited as per Preferential Issue Guidelines issued by SEBI.
The Company has not issued any GDR/ADR during the year under review.
N. Plant Locations:
The Company has an integrated studio located at 6, Silver Croft, 33rd Road, Linking Road,
Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400 050, and Plot No. 1, L.B.S. Marg, Kanjurmarg (W), Mumbai - 400 078.
O. Registered Office:
Plot No. 1, L.B.S. Marg, Gandhi Nagar, Kanjurmarg (W), Mumbai - 400 078.
As stipulated by SEBI, a qualified practicing Company Secretary carries out Secretarial Audit to reconcile the
total admitted capital with NSDL and CDSL and the total issued and listed capital. This audit is carried out every
quarter and the report thereon is submitted to the Listed Stock Exchanges. The audit confirms that the total
listed and paid-up capital is in agreement with the aggregate of the total number of shares in dematerialized
form (held with NSDL & CDSL) and total number of shares in physical form.
The Statutory Auditors have certified that the Company has complied with the conditions of Corporate Governance
as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges and the same is annexed to the
Directors' Report and Management Discussion and Analysis.
DECLARATION
All the Board Members and Senior Management Personnel of the Company have affirmed compliance with the
code of conduct of the Company for the year ended 31st March 2009.
For Cinevistaas Limited
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We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Cinevistaas Limited as at 31st March, 2009 and the annexed
Profit & Loss Account of the Company for the year ended on that date annexed thereto, and the cash flow
statement for the year ended on that date. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in India. These 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 audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
As required by the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, issued by the Central Government in terms of
Section 227 (4A) of the Companies Act, 1956 and on the basis of such checks of the books and records of the
Company as considered appropriate and according to the information and explanations given to us during the
course of audit, we enclose in the Annexure a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the
said Order.
Further to our comments in the Annexure, referred to in the above paragraph, we state that:
1) We have obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief,
were necessary for the purpose of our audit;
2) In our opinion, proper books of accounts as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as
appears from our examination of such books;
3) The Balance Sheet and the Profit & Loss Account referred to in this report are in agreement with the
Books of Account;
4) In our opinion, the Profit and Loss Account and the Balance Sheet comply with the accounting standards
referred to in Section 211 (3C) of the Companies Act, 1956, to the extent applicable to the Company;
5) On the basis of written declarations received from the directors, as on 31st March 2009 and taken on
record by the board of directors, we report that none of the directors has been disqualified as on 31st
March 2009, from being appointed as a director in terms of clause (g) of subsection (1) of Section 274 of
the Companies Act, 1956.
6) In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the said
Balance Sheet and the Profit and Loss Account read together with the notes thereon, give the information
required by the Companies Act, 1956, in the manner so required, and gives true and fair view in conformity
with the accounting principles generally accepted in India:
(a) in so far as it relates to the Balance Sheet, of the 'State of Affairs' of the Company as at 31st
March, 2009;
(b) in so far as it relates to the Profit & Loss Account, of the profit for the year ended on that date; and
(c) in the case of the cash flow statement, of the cash flows for the year ended on that date;
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Based on the information and explanations furnished to us and the books and records examined by us in
the normal course of audit, we report that in our opinion;
I) (a) The Company is maintaining proper records showing full particulars including quantitative
details and situation of Fixed Assets.
(b) During the year Fixed Assets of the Company have been physically verified by the
Management at all locations and there is a regular program of verification which in our
opinion, is reasonable, having regard to the size of Company and the nature of the Fixed
Assets. No material discrepancies have been noticed in respect of the assets, which have
been physically verified during the year.
(c) There is no substantial disposal of Fixed Assets of the Company during the year & therefore
does not affect the going concern of the company.
II) (a) The management during the year has physically verified stock of all types of Cassettes at all
locations.
(b) In our opinion, the management has followed reasonable and adequate procedures in relation
to the size of the Company and the nature of its business for physical verification of Stock of
Cassettes.
(c) No discrepancies were noticed on verification between the physical stock and book records.
III) (a) During the year the company has not taken unsecured loans from parties maintained under
Section 301.
IV) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, there is an adequate
internal control procedure commensurate with the size and nature of business of the Company for
the purpose of inventory & fixed assets and for the sale of serials, films, ad-films etc. No major
weaknesses in internal control were noticed.
V) The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and consequently the Provisions of
Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956, and The Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules,
1975, are not applicable.
VI) The company has an internal audit system commensurate with its size and nature of its business.
VII) We have been informed that the Central Government has not prescribed maintenance of Cost
Records under Section 209 (1) (d) of the Companies Act, 1956.
VIII) a) The company is regularly depositing undisputed statutory dues including income tax, sales
tax, wealth tax and any other statutory dues with the appropriate authorities except in case of
Service tax for Rs.5,29,40,099/- out of which a sum of Rs 3,63,68,587/- has been paid and
we are informed that the balance will be paid on or before 7th July 2009.
b) According to the information and explanations given to us there were no undisputed amount
payable in respect of income tax, wealth tax, sales tax, custom duty and excise duty .
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IX) The Company has written off Sundry debtors to Rs 250.71 lakhs.
X) During the year the company has not defaulted in repayment of dues to a financial institution or
bank.
XI) The company has not granted any loans and advances during the year on the basis of pledge of
shares, debentures and other securities.
XII) The company has not given any guarantee for loans taken by others from bank & financial institution
& therefore same clause is not applicable to company during the year.
XIII) The company has taken term loan during the year from Central Bank.
XIV) The funds raised during the year on short-term basis have been used for long term investments &
vice-versa.
XV) The company has not issued any debentures or any securities against them.
XVI) No public issue has been made by the company during the year.
XVIII)No fraud on or by the company has been noticed or reported during the year.
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CINEVISTAAS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2009
SOURCE OF FUNDS
SHAREHOLDERS FUND
Share Capital 1 114,872,950.00 101,335,000.00
Reserves & Surplus 2 1,548,589,760.86 1,528,381,569.40
LOAN FUNDS
Secured Loans 3 141,922,273.67 134,423,181.55
Unsecured Loans 4 35,028,131.87 64,431,001.79
APPLICATION OF FUNDS
FIXED ASSETS 5
Gross Block 1,480,353,626.09 1,462,141,049.84
Less : Depreciation 162,402,010.00 147,359,994.00
Net Block 1,317,951,616.09 1,314,781,055.84
INVESTMENTS 6 26,008,522.06 26,008,522.06
CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES 7
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PROFIT & LOSS A/C FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.03.2009
INCOME
Realisations 11 564,712,036.00 223,433,784.00
Other Income 12 12,084,136.32 19,422,611.55
576,796,172.32 242,856,395.55
EXPENDITURE
Cost of Production & Telecast Charges 13 380,754,957.79 120,541,615.78
Service Tax 56,289,424.00 -
Administrative Expenses 14 82,484,292.76 48,455,512.30
Depreciation 16,766,808.00 13,661,191.00
Interest 25,250,210.86 16,867,312.81
561,545,693.41 199,525,631.89
Profit before tax 15,250,478.91 43,330,763.66
FOR VIMAL PUNMIYA & CO. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Chartered Accountants
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CINEVISTAAS LIMITED
SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2009
114,872,950.00 101,335,000.00
Note-2
Capital Reserve created on 9300 shares forfieted and reissued. Balance
100 shares partly S. Capital and S. Premium raised from Capital reserve.
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SCHEDULE 5 : Fixed Assets
Cinevistaas Limited
OFFICE PREMISES 0.0500 46,344,331.00 503,720.00 9,119,300.00 37,728,751.00 4,693,739.00 631,834.00 571,502.00 4,754,071.00 41,650,592.0
FURNITURE 0.1810 13,674,513.97 748,337.50 - 14,422,851.47 8,804,733.00 937,347.00 - 9,742,080.00 4,869,780.9
AIRCONDITIONER 0.1391 9,284,733.40 1,226,913.50 - 10,511,646.90 4,690,110.00 764,286.00 - 5,454,396.00 4,594,623.4
COMPUTER 0.4000 9,185,793.69 694,150.00 - 9,879,943.69 7,603,666.00 826,440.00 - 8,430,106.00 1,582,127.6
MOTOR CAR 0.2589 23,757,066.00 13,222,528.25 519,425.00 36,460,169.25 16,661,401.00 3,782,296.00 498,615.00 19,945,082.00 7,095,665.0
LIGHT EQUIPMENTS 0.2000 8,734,977.65 1,167,646.25 - 9,902,623.90 6,612,998.00 524,753.00 - 7,137,751.00 2,121,979.6
ELECTRICAL FITTINGS 0.1391 357,460.50 801,809.00 - 1,159,269.50 34,855.00 142,116.00 - 176,971.00 322,605.5
EQUIPMENTS 0.2000 57,990,725.64 1,563,715.00 822,544.00 58,731,896.64 39,269,424.00 3,964,256.00 654,675.00 42,579,005.00 18,721,301.6
TELEVISION 0.2000 296,390.00 41,000.00 - 337,390.00 186,798.00 27,631.00 - 214,429.00 109,592.0
SOFTWARE - 127,920,613.74 - - 127,920,613.74 - - - - 127,920,613.7
GENERATOR 0.2000 742,085.00 - - 742,085.00 541,949.00 40,027.00 - 581,976.00 200,136.0
LAND & BUILDING 0.0500 1,053,556,299.00 580,512.00 - 1,054,136,811.00 22,116,173.00 - - 22,116,173.00 1,031,440,126.0
SEWING MACHINE 0.1391 20,579.00 5,200.00 - 25,779.00 4,396.00 2,933.00 - 7,329.00 16,183.0
SET 0.0500 77,503,002.00 7,907,638.75 15,948.00 85,394,692.75 13,083,175.00 3,469,052.00 - 16,552,227.00 64,419,827.0
COSTUMES 0.1391 7,806,494.50 49,784.00 - 7,856,278.50 3,310,043.00 631,447.00 - 3,941,490.00 4,496,451.5
1,462,141,049.84 28,689,793.25 10,477,217.00 1,480,353,626.09 147,359,994.00 16,766,808.00 1,724,792.00 162,402,010.00 1,314,781,055.8
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SCHEDULE 7
CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES
(1) Inventories
(a) Stock in trade 182,104.00
(b) Work in progress 185,969,876.20
(c) Special Purpose Vehicle 36,625,492.13 222,777,472.33 181,847,453.99
(2) Sundry Debtors (Unsecured but considered good)
(a) Outstanding for a period exceeding six months 107,909,430.22
(b) Other debts 170,361,036.80 278,270,467.02 300,398,866.67
Cash & Bank balance
(3) Cash on Hand 36,557.79
(4) Bank balances (With Scheduled Banks)
(a) In Current Accounts 110,384.82
(b) Fixed Deposit Accounts 7,913,790.00 8,060,732.61 12,698,772.63
(5) Loans and advances (Unsecured but considered good)
(a) Advances and loans to subsidiaries 30,990,309.00
(b) Deposits 1,272,682.00
(c) Retention Money 660,000.00
(d) Advance Taxes 59,232,389.56
(e) Other loans and advances. 20,617,778.48 112,773,159.04 74,970,287.13
(Maximum amount due during the year Rs.15,00,000/-)
621,881,831.00 569,915,380.42
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Provisions
Provision for Tax
(a) Income Tax 846,870.00 846,870.00
(b) Wealth Tax 150,151.00 88,404.00
TOTAL (II) 997,021.00 935,274.00
TOTAL (I) + (II) 170,803,498.60 145,832,971.43
SCHEDULE 9
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS (NET)
Deferred Tax Asset
Opening Balance 105,456,570.00
Less: Deferred tax asset written back (10,451,911.00) 95,004,659.00 105,456,570.00
Deferred Tax Liability
Opening Balance (60,546,204.15)
Add: Created During the Year 4,653,391.00 (55,892,813.15) (60,546,204.15)
39,111,845.85 44,910,365.85
SCHEDULE 10
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE :
(To the extent not written off or adjusted)
Deffered Cost of Production of Film(Garv)
Brought forward from last year 18,788,400.00
Less: W/off during the year 12,525,600.00 6,262,800.00 18,788,400.00
6,262,800.00 18,788,400.00
SCHEDULE 11
REALISATIONS
Serials 468,374,115.00 184,334,001.00
Export Income 40,000.00 3,946,655.00
Service Tax Realised 56,289,424.00 14,754,763.00
Income from Medical Transcription 4,482,791.00 -
Technical Service 35,525,706.00 20,398,365.00
564,712,036.00 223,433,784.00
SCHEDULE 12
OTHER INCOMES :
Discount - 1,701.00
Dividend On Shares 117.60 100.05
Share from Technical Services - 184,700.00
Fluctuation on Foreign Currency 172,235.99 (333,770.80)
Interest on Fixed Deposit 722,694.00 726,776.00
Interest on I. T. Refund - 402,983.00
Miscellaneous Income 101,454.18 114,490.00
Sundry Creditors Written back 513,865.55 110,168.30
Interest on MSEB Deposit - 10,707.00
Profit on Sale of Office Premises 10,212,202.00 15,597,415.00
Profit on sale of Motor Car 523.00 -
Sale of Wooden Planks 2,420.00 -
Profit on Sale of Equipment 107,131.00 -
Profit on Sale of Set Properties - 760,039.00
Property Hire Charges 251,493.00 1,847,303.00
TOTAL 12,084,136.32 19,422,611.55
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SCHEDULE : 14
ADMINISTRATIVE & GENERAL EXPENSES.
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SCHEDULE ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31ST MARCH, 2009 :
SCHEDULE 15 :
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2. Fixed Assets :
Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Costs include cost incidental to and / or installation ex-
penses incurred in putting the assets for its intended use.
3. Investments :
Long term investments are stated at cost.
4. Depreciation :
Company provides for depreciation on the Fixed Assets at the rates and in the manner specified in Schedule
XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 on Written Down Value Method. Depreciation on additions to assets during
the year is provided on a proportionate basis. No depreciation has been charged on land and building during
the year as written down value consist of cost of land only.
5. Inventories :
Inventories are valued at weighted average cost as permissible under the Accounting Standard 2
(AS-2) " Valuation Of Inventories " issued by the Council of The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India.
6. Contingent Liabilities :
Contingent liabilities in respect of show cause notices received are considered only when they are converted
into demands.
8. Miscellaneous Expenditure :
Preliminary Expenses :
Preliminary expenses incurred before 1st April, 1998 are being written off equally over a period of ten years.
Preliminary Expenses incurred after 31st March, 1998 are amortised in five equal installments over the
years.
9. Revenue Recognition :
Realisations in respect of serials are shown at gross.
In respect of serials, income is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account as and when the relevant programme
or the episode is telecast.
In respect of export of serials, income is recognised in Profit & Loss Account only when the relevant serials
are delivered to and accepted by the buyers and all the significant risks and rewards of telecasting rights of
programme have been transferred to the buyers.
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In respect of Ad Films, income is recognised when the completed commercial cassettes is delivered to the
buyer.
In respect of released feature films income is recognised as and when the right to receive the amount is
established.
NOTES TO ACCOUNTS :
1. Inventories :
(a) U-Matic Cassettes:
The company values stock of U-Matic Cassettes at Weighted Average Cost as permissible under the Ac-
counting Standard 2 (AS 2) "Valuation of Inventories" issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India.
(b) Work in progress:
Under production cost of serials, ad films etc. is valued at actual cost on incurred basis.
2. Contingent Liabilities :
During the Financial Year 1997-98 search action was carried out by the Income Tax Authority at the pre-
mises of the company Under Section 132 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and assessment under the same was
completed on 31st January, 2000 thereby raising a demand of Rs.48,30,381/- on the Company as against
the said demand the company has paid Rs. 41,07,093/- .
The Company disputed the demand raised by the Income Tax Department and filed an Appeal against the
order before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) who has partly allowed it to the extent of Rs.
31,00,524/-. Disputing the balance liability the company has gone into Appeal to Income Tax Appellate
Tribunal.
3. Income In Foreign Currency :
Realisation from export of serials, feature film, medical transcription & ad films: 45,22,791/-
(Previous Year : Rs.39,46,655/-)
4. Expenditure In Foreign Currency :
Travelling Expenses Rs. Nil
(Previous Year: Rs.62,218/-)
5. Cost of Production :
Estimation of cost of serials under production being of technical nature, cannot be verified by the Auditors
and have been taken as certified by the Management of the Company.
6. Directors Remuneration :
Salaries : Rs. 40,80,000/- (Previous Year : Rs.30,00,000/-)
Sitting Fees: Rs. 61,000/- (Previous Year : Rs.67,000/-)
7. Auditors Remuneration :
Audit Fees : Rs.90,000/- (Previous Year : Rs.60,00/-)
Tax Audit Fees : Rs.60,000/- (Previous Year : Rs.40,000/-)
8. Balance of Debtors & Creditors :
Balances of Sundry Debtors and Sundry Creditors, Loans and Advances, are taken as per books of ac-
counts and are subject to confirmation.
9. Preliminary Expenses :
Preliminary expenses incurred before 1st April, 1998 are being amortised in ten equal instalments over the
years. Preliminary Expenses incurred on or after 1st April, 1998 are being amortised in five equal instalments
over the years.
The above Write-Offs have been made as per the Provisions of Section 35 D of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
10. Taxation :
Provision for Deferred Tax Liability created during the year Rs.46,53,391/- has been made as per the re-
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quirements of AS-22 "Accounting for Taxes on Income" on the difference of depreciation as per Companies
Act , 1956 & Income Tax Act ,1961, Deferred Tax Asset has been written off on the current year's profit of Rs.
3,07,49,959/-. Deffered Tax Liability of Rs. 42,57,452/- has been written off on the deffered cost of produc-
tion of feature film "Garv-Pride & Honour". Deferred Tax Asset arising on account of Capital Loss brought
forward from assessment year 2001-02 and speculation business loss for the assessment year 2002-03 has
not been recognised as there is no virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that sufficient future
taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax asset can be realised. Provision for wealth
tax of Rs. 1,66,620/- has been made as per the provision of Wealth Tax Act, 1957.
11. Related Party Disclosures :
Related party disclosure as required under Accounting Standard on "Related Party Disclosure" issued by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India are given below:
a) Relationship:
Subsidiary Companies
Cinevista Eagle Plus Media Pvt. Ltd.
Cinevista Studios (P) Ltd.
Video Vista Inc.-(Foreign Subsidiary, based in U.S.A.)
Key Management personnel
Mr. Sunil Mehta Mr. Prem Krishen Malhotra
Relatives of Key Management personnel
Mr. Vishnu T. Mehta - Father Mrs. Bina Rai - Mother
Mrs. Kaushalya Mehta - Mother Mrs. Sunita Malhotra - Wife
Mrs. Pamma Mehta - Wife Mr. Kailashnath Malhotra - Brother
Mr. Mahesh Mehta - Brother Mr. Siddharth Malhotra - Son
Mrs. Sunita Malhotra - Sister Mrs. Aakansha Agarwal - Daughter
Mrs. Sapna Malhotra- Daughter in Law
Entities over which Key Management personnel are able to exercise significant influence:
Fame Communications Sat - tel Communications
Fascination Network Cinevista Ads
b) The following transactions were carried out with related parties in the ordinary course of busi-
ness.
Advances given to Cinevista Studios (P) Ltd. Rs. 81,440/-
Repayment of Advances from Cinevista Studios Pvt Ltd. Rs 88,764/-
Share of Technical Service charges (Income) from Cinevista Studios Pvt Ltd. Rs 61,640/-
Paid to Mr. Sunil Mehta as Director's Remuneration Rs. 20,40,000/-
Paid to Mr. Prem Krishen Malhotra as Director's Remuneration Rs. 20,40,000/-
Paid to Mrs.Pamma Mehta as Salary Rs.17,40,000/-
Paid to Mrs. Sunita Malhotra as Salary Rs. 17,40,000/-
Paid to Mr. Siddharth Malhotra as Technical Service Charges for Production Rs. 12,66,828/-
Repaid partly loan of Mr. Sunil Mehta of Rs. 26,09,000/-
Repaid partly loan of Mr. Premkishen Malhotra of Rs. 97,56,360/-
All the figures have been rounded off to the nearest Rupee.
Previous year's figures have been re-grouped and re-arranged, wherever necessary.
FOR VIMAL PUNMIYA & CO. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Chartered Accountants
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Cash flow statement for the year ended Marcn 31, 2009
Net Profit before Tax and extra ordinary items 8,887.10 30,699.78
Adjustments :
Deffered Cost of Production of Garv 12,525.60 12,525.60
Deffered Tax Asset w/off 10,451.91 18,220.08
Deffered Tax Liability (4,653.39) (3,834.92)
Depreciation 16,766.81 13,661.19
Profit on sale of Set - (760.04)
Loss on sale of Motor car - 16.43
Miscellaneous income (101.45) -
Profit on sale of wooden planks (2.42) -
Profit on sale of equipments (107.13) -
Profit on sale of motor car (0.52) -
Profit on sale of Office premises (10,140.61) (15,597.42)
Interest Expenses 601.73 150.00
Interest on bank O/D 23,122.79 15,831.59
Interest income (722.69) (1,129.76)
Provision for Tax interest and expenses 252.79 903.79
Provision for Tax Written Off - (5,157.97)
Sundry Debtors W/off 25,071.32 6,389.31
Sundry Creditors Written Off (513.86) (110.17)
Loans and advances written off 22.00 -
Exchange Rate Fluctuation Loss (172.24) 333.77
Dividend Received (0.11) 72,400.53 (0.10) 41,441.38
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We have examined the attached cash flow statement of M/s Cinevistaas Limited for the year ended 31st March,
2009.The statement has been prepared by the company in accordance with the requirements of listing
agreements of the various Stock Exchanges and is based on and is in agreement with the corresponding Profit
& Loss Account & the Balance Sheet of the Company covered by our report of even date to the members of the
Company.
Vimal C. Punmiya
(Propreitor)
PLACE : MUMBAI
DATE : 30.06.2009
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I. Registration Details
Sources of Funds
Application of Funds
Profit / (Loss) Before Tax 15250 Profit / (Loss) After Tax 8887
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Cinevistaas Limited (Consolidated)
We have audited the attached Consolidated Balance Sheet of Cinevistaas Limited and its subsidiaries as at
31st March, 2009 and the annexed Consolidated Profit & Loss Account of the Company for the year ended on
that date attached thereto, and the cash flow statement for the year ended on that date. These financial state-
ments are the responsibility of the company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in India. These stan-
dards 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 amount and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes Assessing the accounting prin-
ciples used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial state-
ment presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We report that the consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with
the requirements of Accounting Standard 21 'Consolidated Financial Statements' issued by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India, on the basis of individual financial statements of Cinevistaas Limited and it's
subsidiary companies included in the consolidated financial statements.
In our opinion, based on our audit and the report of the other auditor, the consolidated financial statements
referred to above give a true and fair view of the financial position of Cinevistaas Limited and it’s subsidiary
companies as at March 31, 2009 and the results of the operation and consolidated cash flows for the year then
ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in India.
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SHAREHOLDERS FUND
Share Capital 1 114,872,950 101,335,000
Reserves & Surplus 2 1,515,948,558 1,497,421,606
LOAN FUNDS
Secured Loans 3 141,922,274 134,423,182
Unsecured Loans 4 35,028,132 64,436,002
TOTAL 1,807,771,914 1,797,615,790
APPLICATION OF FUNDS
GOODWILL ON CONSOLIDATION 5 23,295,680 23,295,680
FIXED ASSETS 6
Gross Block 1,496,867,452 1,478,201,162
Less : Depreciation 172,582,468 156,540,650
Net Block 1,324,284,984 1,321,660,512
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INCOME
Realisations 12 583,898,784 242,980,036
Other Income 13 12,124,861 19,422,612
596,023,645 262,402,647
EXPENDITURE
Cost of Production & Telecast Charges 14 388,743,966 131,368,815
Service Tax 56,289,424 -
Foreign exchange fluctuation 270,698 -
Administrative Expenses 15 94,132,657 58,577,321
Depreciation 17,766,610 14,672,716
Interest 25,250,211 16,867,313
582,453,566 221,486,164
FOR VIMAL PUNMIYA & CO. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Chartered Accountants
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SCHEDULE 2
RESERVES & SURPLUS :
(1) Securities Premium Account :
On 25,24,200 Shares @ 290 /- each 732,018,000
On 67,68,975 shares @ 2.70/- each 18,276,233
Capital Reserves on Forefeiture & Reissue of
9300 Shares -Note2 515,100 750,809,333 732,533,100
(2) Profit & Loss Account :
Opening Balance (201,608,130)
Add : Share Application money
transferred to Reserves 1,204,856
Add : Profit for the year 7,205,864 (193,197,410) (201,608,130)
Foreign Fluctuation Reserve (71,298) (71,298)
Revaluation Reserve 958,407,934 966,567,934
TOTAL 1,515,948,558 1,497,421,606
Note-2
Capital Reserve created on 9300 shares forfieted and reissued. Balance
100 shares partly S. capital and S. premium raised from Capital reserve.
SCHEDULE 3
SECURED LOAN :
Bank O/D with Central Bank of India
(1) A/c No. 305115 105,376,308 106,104,194
(Secured by hypothication of recievables and with
collateral security of Office Premises)
{Further secured by the personal guarantees of
Mr. Premkrishen Malhotra & Mr. Sunil Mehta(Directors)}
(2) A/c No. 305040 12,138,264 9,695,699
(Secured against Fixed Deposits)
(3) Car Loan from ICICI Bank 546,701 1,403,400
(4) Term Loan 13,745,447 14,505,458
(5) Car Loan from Citi Bank 100,177 260,413
(6) HDFC Auto Loan 4,247,044 2,454,019
(7) Reliance Capital Limited ( Auto Loan) 897,776 -
(8) Tata Capital Ltd (Auto Loan) 4,870,556 -
TOTAL 141,922,274 134,423,182
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SCHEDULE 5
GOODWILL ON CONSOLIDATION
Of Cinevista Eagle Plus Media Pvt. Ltd. 14,438,828 14,438,828
Of Cinevista Studios Private Ltd. 7,836,141 7,836,141
Of Video Vista Inc. 1,020,711 1,020,711
23,295,680 23,295,680
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SCHEDULE 6 : Fixed Assets
OFFICE PREMISES 0.05 46,344,331 503,720 9,119,300 37,728,751 4,693,739 631,834 571,502 4,754,071 41,650,592
FURNITURE 0.18 13,674,514 748,338 - 14,422,851 8,804,733 937,347 - 9,742,080 4,869,781
AIR CONDITIONER 0.14 9,284,733 1,226,914 - 10,511,647 4,690,110 764,286 - 5,454,396 4,594,623
COMPUTER 0.40 9,238,344 694,150 - 9,932,494 7,654,665 827,061 - 8,481,726 1,583,679
MOTOR CAR 0.26 23,757,066 13,222,528 519,425 36,460,169 16,661,401 3,782,296 498,615 19,945,082 7,095,665
AUTOMOBILE - 12,491,527 453,714 - 12,945,241 7,128,676 696,171 - 7,824,848 5,362,851
LIGHT EQUIPMENTS 0.20 8,734,978 1,167,646 - 9,902,624 6,612,998 524,753 - 7,137,751 2,121,980
BOREWELL 0.14 - 44,388 - 44,388 - 3,146 - 3,146 -
CAMERA 0.20 22,912,347 78,086 - 22,990,433 18,474,601 1,205,619 - 19,680,220 4,437,746
FAX MACHINE 0.14 327,779 - - 327,779 260,247 9,394 - 269,641 67,532
OFFICE EQUIPMENTS 0.14 1,725,859 54,365 - 1,780,224 1,011,686 107,241 - 1,118,927 714,173
ELECTRICAL FITTINGS 0.14 357,461 801,809 - 1,159,270 34,855 142,116 - 176,971 322,606
EQUIPMENTS 0.20 61,506,761 1,563,715 822,544 62,247,932 41,270,405 3,964,256 654,675 44,579,986 20,236,356
TELEVISION 0.20 296,390 41,000 - 337,390 186,798 27,631 - 214,429 109,592
SOFTWARE - 127,920,614 - - 127,920,614 - - - - 127,920,614
GENERATOR 0.20 742,085 - - 742,085 541,949 40,027 - 581,976 200,136
LAND & BUILDING 0.05 1,053,556,299 580,512 - 1,054,136,811 22,116,173 - - 22,116,173 1,031,440,126
SEWING MACHINE 0.14 20,579 5,200 - 25,779 4,396 2,933 - 7,329 16,183
SET 0.05 77,503,002 7,907,639 15,948 85,394,693 13,083,175 3,469,052 - 16,552,227 64,419,827
COSTUMES 0.14 7,806,495 49,784 - 7,856,279 3,310,043 631,447 - 3,941,490 4,496,452
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Cinevistaas Limited (Consolidated)
(1) Inventories
(a) Stock in trade 182,104
(b) Work in progress 222,595,368 222,777,472 181,847,454
(2) Sundry Debtors (Unsecured but considered good)
(a) Outstanding for a period exceeding
six months 107,972,522
(b) Other debts 170,364,037 278,336,559 301,144,023
SCHEDULE 9
CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS
Current Liabilities
(1) Sundry Creditors 83,102,033 59,238,180
(2) Other Liabilities 98,024,786 93,149,040
TOTAL (I) 181,126,819 152,387,220
Provisions
Provision for Tax
(a) Income Tax 846,870 846,870
(b) Wealth Tax 150,151 88,404
TOTAL (II) 997,021 935,274
SCHEDULE 10
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS (NET)
Deferred Tax Asset
Opening Balance 105,456,570
Add: i) Created during the year (10,451,911) 95,004,659 105,456,570
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SCHEDULE 12
REALISATIONS
SCHEDULE 13
OTHER INCOMES :
Discount - 1,701
Dividend On Shares 118 100
Exchange Rate Fluctuation 172,236 (333,771)
Share from Technical Services - 184,700
Interest on Fixed Deposit 722,694 726,776
Interest on I. T. Refund - 402,983
Interest of MSEB deposit - 10,707
Miscellaneous Income 101,454 114,490
Profit on sale of Office Premises 10,212,202 15,597,415
Profit on sale of Equipment 107,131 -
Net profit on sale of Wooden planks 2,420 -
Net profit on sale of Motor Car 523 -
Profit on Sale of Set Properties - 760,039
Sundry Creditors Written Off 554,591 110,168
Hire Charges 251,493 1,847,303
TOTAL 12,124,861 19,422,612
SCHEDULE 14
COST OF PRODUCTION
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SCHEDULE : 15
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SCHEDULE ANNEXED TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST
MARCH, 2009:
SCHEDULE 16 :
2. Fixed Assets:
Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Costs include cost incidental to and / or installation
expenses incurred in putting the assets for its intended use.
3. Investments:
Long term investments are stated at cost.
4. Depreciation:
The Companies provides for depreciation on the Fixed Assets at the rates and in the manner specified in
Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 on Written Down Value Method and depreciation on additions
to assets during the year is provided on a proportionate basis except in the case of Video Vista Inc.
incorporated in the United States of America which provides for depreciation as per the laws prevailing in
the respective country.
5. Inventories:
Inventories are valued at weighted average cost as permissible under the Accounting Standard 2
(AS-2) " Valuation Of Inventories " issued by the council of The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of
India. However due to the nature of business the foreign subsidiary holds no stock.
6. Revenue Recognition :
In respect of serials, income is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account as and when the relevant programme
or the episode is telecast.
In respect of export of serials, income is recognised in Profit & Loss Account only when the relevant
serials are delivered to and accepted by the buyers and all the significant risks and rewards of telecasting
rights of programme have been transferred to the buyers.
In respect of Ad Films, income is recognised when the completed commercial cassettes is delivered to
the buyer.
7. Contingent Liabilities:
Contingent liabilities in respect of show cause notices received are considered only when they are con-
verted into demands.
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9. Miscellaneous Expenditure:
Preliminary Expenses:
Preliminary expenses incurred before 1st April, 1998 are being written off equally over a period of ten
years. Preliminary Expenses incurred after 31st March, 1998 are amortised in five equal instalments over
the years. Preliminary expenses of Video Vista Inc. are not written off during the year as permitted by the
Generally Accepted Auditing Standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
NOTES TO ACCOUNTS:
1. The Consolidated Financial Statements include results of all the subsidiaries of Cinevistaas Limited (For-
merly known as Cinevista Communication Limited). The names, country of incorporation or residence,
proportion of ownership interest is as under :
2. Notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements are intended to serve as a means of informative
disclosure and a guide to better understanding of the consolidated position of the companies. Recognising
this purpose, the Company has disclosed only such Notes from the individual financial statements, which
fairly present the needed disclosures. Practical considerations and lack of homogeneity made it desirable
to exclude Notes to accounts, which, in the opinion of the Management, could be viewed, when referred
from the individual financial statements, and therefore, such notes have been cross-referenced therein
for easier access.
3. Consolidated financial statements have been prepared substantially in the same format as adopted by
the parent to the extent possible, as required by Accounting Standard AS-21 "Consolidated Financial
Statements: issued by ICAI.
4. Significant Accounting Policies followed by each of the Consolidated companies are annexed to their
Respective accounts. Reference is invited to Note 1 in Schedule 15 of Cinevistaas Limited, Note 1 of
Schedule H of Cinevista Eagle Plus Media Pvt. Ltd. ,Note 1 of Schedule H of Cinevista Studios Pvt. Ltd
Since Consolidated financial statements present information about the holding and its subsidiaries as a
single reporting enterprise, it is unnecessary to disclose intra-group transactions.
Related party disclosure as required under Accounting Standard on "Related Party Disclosure"
issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India are given below:
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a) Relationship:
Entities over which Key Management personnel are able to exercise significant influence:
Fame Communications Sat - tel Communications
Fascination Network Cinevista Ads
b) The following transactions were carried out with related parties in the ordinary course of busi-
ness.
Paid to Mr. Sunil Mehta as Director's Remuneration Rs. 20,40,000/-
Paid to Mr. Prem Krishen Malhotra as Director's Remuneration Rs. 20,40,000/-
Paid to Mrs. Sunita Malhotra as Salary Rs. 17,40,000/-
Paid to Mrs.Pamma Mehta as Salary Rs.17,40,000/-
Paid to Mr. Siddharth Malhotra as Technical Service Charges for Production Rs. 12,66,828/-
Repaid partly loan of Mr. Sunil Mehta of Rs. 26,09,000/-
Repaid partly loan of Mr. Premkishen Malhotra of Rs. 97,56,360/-
All the figures have been rounded off to the nearest Rupee.
Previous year's figures have been re-grouped and re-arranged, wherever necessary.
Place : Mumbai
Date : 30.06.2009
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Consolidated Cash flow statement for the year ended Marcn 31, 2009
Net Profit before Tax and extra ordinary items 7,206.70 28,285.50
Adjustments :
Deffered Cost of Production of Garv 12,525.60 12,525.60
Deffered Tax Asset w/off 10,451.91 18,220.08
Deffered Tax Liability (4,653.39) (3,834.92)
Depreciation 17,766.61 14,672.72
Profit on sale of Set - (760.04)
Loss on sale of Motor car - 16.43
Miscellaneous income (101.45) -
Profit on sale of wooden planks (2.42) -
Profit on sale of equipments (107.13) -
Profit on sale of motor car (0.52) -
Profit on sale of Office premises (10,140.61) (15,597.42)
Interest Expenses 601.73 150.00
Interest on bank O/D 23,122.79 15,831.59
Interest income (722.69) (1,129.76)
Provision for Tax interest and expenses 252.79 903.79
Provision for Tax Written Off - (5,157.97)
Sundry Debtors W/off 25,689.93 6,389.31
Sundry Creditors Written Off (513.86) (110.17)
Loans and advances written off 22.00 -
Exchange Rate Fluctuation Loss (172.24) 374.64
Dividend Received (0.11) 74,018.94 (0.10) 42,493.78
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FOR VIMAL PUNMIYA & CO. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Chartered Accountants
AUDITORS’ CERTIFICATE
We have examined the attached cash flow statement of M/s Cinevistaas Limited for the year ended 31st
March, 2009.The statement has been prepared by the company in accordance with the requirements of
listing agreements of the various Stock Exchanges and is based on and is in agreement with the correspond-
ing Profit & Loss Account & the Balance Sheet of the Company covered by our report of even date to the
members of the Company.
FOR VIMAL PUNMIYA & CO. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Chartered Accountants
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Cinevistaas Limited (Consolidated)
I. Registration Details
Sources of Funds
Application of Funds
Profit / (Loss) Before Tax 13570 Profit / (Loss) After Tax 7206
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Cinevista
Cinevistaas Studios
Limited Pvt. Ltd.
(Consolidated)
Your Directors present the Ninth Annual Report together with the Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2009.
Operations
There were no operations during the year under review.
Directors
One-third of the directors are liable to retire by rotation in accordance with the provisions of Section 256 of the Companies Act, 1956.
Accordingly, Shri Sunil Mehta retires by rotation in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself for reap-
pointment.
Personnel
The Company has not paid any remuneration attracting the provisions of Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 read with
Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956. Hence, no information is required to be appended to this report in this regard.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
Considering the nature of business of the company there are no particulars to be furnished in this report as required under Section
217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956, relating to conservation of energy and technology absorption. There are no foreign exchange
earnings during the year. The Foreign exchange outgo during the year under review is NIL.
Deposits
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the year within the meaning of section 58A of the companies Act,
1956, read with companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975.
Auditors
M/s Sarath & Associates, Chartered Accountants being auditors of the Company, hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting and is eligible for reappointment. The Company has received communications from M/s Sarath & Associates, Char-
tered Accountants that if they are appointed as auditors, it would be within the prescribed limits under Section 224(1-B) of the Compa-
nies Act, 1956.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors wish to place on record their immense appreciation for the assistance and co-operation received from various Statutory
Authorities.
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AUDITORS’ REPORT
1. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Cinevista Studios Private Limited as at 31st March, 2009
and also Profit & Loss Account for the year ended on that date annexed thereto. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
2. We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in India. These
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, evi-
dence 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 statements presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
3. As required by the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, issued by the Central Government of India in
terms of sub-section (4A) of Section 227 of the Companies Act, 1956, and on the basis of such checks of the
books and records of the company as considered appropriate and according to the information and explana-
tions given to us during the course of our audit, we enclose in the Annexure a statement on the matters
specified in paragraph 4 and 5 of the said Order.
(i) We have obtained all the information and explanations, which to the best of our knowledge and belief
were necessary for the purpose of our audit.
(ii) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as
appears from our examination of such books.
(iii) The Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the
books of account.
(iv) In our opinion, the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account dealt with by this report comply with the
mandatory accounting standards referred to in sub-section (3C) of section 211 of the Companies Act,
1956.
(v) On the basis of written representations received from the directors, as on 31st March, 2009, and taken
on record by the Board of Directors, we report that none of the directors are disqualified as on 31st
March, 2009, from being appointed as directors in terms of clause (g) of subsection (1) of section 274
of the Companies Act, 1956.
(vi) In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the said
Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account read together with the notes thereon, give the information
required by the Companies Act, 1956, in the manner so required and give a true and fair view:
i) in so far as it relates to the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March 2009
and
ii) in so far as it relates to the Profit and Loss Account, of the 'Loss' of the Company for the year ended on
that date.
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(i) (a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars including quantitative details and
situation of its fixed assets.
(b) According to information and explanations given to us, the fixed assets have been physically verified by
the management at the year end and no material discrepancies were noticed on such verification.
(c) In our opinion, the company has not disposed off substantial part of fixed assets during the year and the
going concern status of the company is not affected.
(ii) (a) As there are no inventories, reporting on the physical verification of inventories does not arise.
(b) As there are no inventories, reporting on the procedures of physical verification of inventories does not
arise.
(c) As there are no inventories, reporting on maintaining records, material discrepancies etc. does not
arise.
(iii) (a) The Company has not taken any loans, secured or unsecured from companies, firms or other parties
listed in the register maintained under section 301 of the Act except business advance from its holding
company and the maximum amount outstanding at any time during the year is Rs 1,72,64,182/- (previ-
ous year: Rs.1,73,09,501/-) and closing balance as on 31-03-2009 is Rs.1,72,56,858/- (previous year:
Rs.1,72,64,182/-). The company has not granted any loans secured or unsecured to companies, firms
or other parties listed in the register maintained under section 301 of the Act.
(b) The terms and conditions of the business advance taken by the company are prima facie not prejudicial
to the interests of the company.
(c) There are no stipulations as to repayment of principal amount and interest and as such there is no
specific comment to be made in this regard.
(d) In the absence of any specific stipulation as to the repayment of principal amount and interest, the
question of reporting whether reasonable steps have been taken by the company for repayment of loans
and advances does not arise.
(iv) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, there are adequate internal
control procedures commensurate with the size of the company and the nature of its business for the pur-
chase of fixed assets and there are no purchase of inventories and sale of goods. During the course of our
audit, we have not observed any major weakness in internal controls.
(v) (a) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the transactions made in
pursuance of contracts and arrangements, that needed to be entered in to the register maintained under
section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956, have been so entered.
(b) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, there are no transactions
in pursuance of contracts and arrangements entered in the register maintained under section 301 of the
Companies Act, 1956, aggregating during the year to Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs Only) or more
were made at prices which are reasonable having regard to the prevailing market prices at the relevant
time.
(vi) The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and consequently the directives issued by Reserve
Bank of India and the provisions of section 58A and 58AA of the Act and rules framed there under are not
applicable.
(vii) As the paid up capital and reserves net of accumulated losses is not exceeding Rs.50 lakhs at the commence-
ment of the financial year or average annual turnover not exceeding five crore rupees for a period of three
consecutive financial years immediately preceding the financial year, the internal audit system is not appli-
cable to the company.
(viii) We have been informed that the Central Government has not prescribed maintenance of cost records under
section 209(1)(d) of the Companies Act, 1956.
(ix) (a) According to the records of the company, undisputed statutory dues including income tax, service tax,
TDS and other material statutory dues have been generally deposited with the appropriate authorities.
(b) According to the information and explanations given to us there were no disputed amounts payable in
respect of income tax/sales tax/wealth tax/service tax/customs duty/excise duty/cess and other material
statutory dues.
(x) The company has been registered for a period of not less than five years ( date of incorporation 28.07.2000)
and its accumulated losses for financial year ended 31.03.2009 is Rs 1,81,54,402/- (Previous year
Rs.1,72,26,556/-) which is more than fifty percent of it's net worth and in the financial year immediately
preceding such financial year.
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(xi) As the company did not avail of any facilities from financial institutions, banks or debenture holders, the
reporting on default in repayment of dues etc., does not arise.
(xii) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, no loans and advances have
been granted by the company on the basis of security by way of pledge of shares, debentures and other
securities.
(xiii) In our opinion, the company is not a chit fund or a nidhi/mutual benefit fund/society. Therefore, clause 4(xiii)
of the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, is not applicable to the company.
(xiv) In our opinion, the company is not dealing or trading in shares, securities, debentures and other investments.
Therefore, clause 4(xiv) of the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, is not applicable to the company.
(xv) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the company has not given any
guarantee for loans taken by others from banks or financial institutions. Therefore, clause 4(xv) of the Com-
panies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, is not applicable to the company.
(xvi) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the company has not obtained
any term loans. Therefore, clause 4(xvi) of the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, is not applicable
to the company.
(xvii) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, there are no funds raised
during the year on short term basis, which have been used for long term investment and vice-versa. There-
fore, clause 4(xvii) of the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, is not applicable to the company.
(xviii) The company has not made any preferential allotment of shares to parties and companies covered in the
register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956. Therefore, clause 4(xviii) of the Compa-
nies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, is not applicable to the company.
(xix) The company has not issued any debentures. Therefore, clause 4(xix) of the Companies (Auditor's Report)
Order, 2003, is not applicable to the company.
(xx) The company has not raised any money by way of public issue during the year. Therefore, clause 4 (xx) of the
Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, is not applicable to the company.
(xxi) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, no fraud on or by the company
has been noticed or reported during the year. Therefore, clause 4(xxi) of the Companies (Auditor's Report)
Order, 2003, is not applicable to the company.
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SCHEDULE ATTACHED TO AND FORMING THE PART OF THE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH, 2009
As At 31.03.2009 As At 31.03.2008
Rupees Rupees
SCHEDULE 'A'
SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised Capital :
50,00,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10/- each 50,000,000 50,000,000
SCHEDULE 'B'
UNSECURED LOANS :
From Others
Business Advance from Holding Company : 17,256,858 17,264,182
Cinevistaas Limited
TOTAL 17,256,858 17,264,182
SCHEDULE ‘C’
FIXED ASSETS
Rate Cost / Gross Block Depreciation Net Block
Particulars (%) As at Additions Deduction / As at As at For the Deduction / As at As at As at
31-Mar-08 During the year Sale 3/31/2009 31.03.2008 Year Sale 3/31/2009 3/31/2009 31.03.2008
Camera Equipments & 20% 3,516,035 - - 3,516,035 2,000,981 303,010 - 2,303,991 1,212,044 1,515,054
Accessories
Depreciation on Fixed Assets has been provided on prorata basis under the Written Down Value Method at the rate and in the manner prescribed in
Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.
SCHEDULE 'D'
CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS AND ADVANCES
A) Current Assets
1. Sundry Debtors : (Unsecured Considered Good)
More than six months 63,092 698,374
Others 3,000 46,782
66,092 745,156
2. Cash in hand 297,770 291,322
3. Central Bank of India, Mumbai. 18,252 7,046
TOTAL (A) 382,114 1,043,524
B) Loans & Advances (Unsecured Considered Good)
1. TDS Prof. Fees A.Y. 2006-07 54,936 52,968
2. TDS Prof. Fees A.Y. 2007-08 21,694 21,694
3. TDS Prof. Fees A.Y. 2008-09 16,199 16,199
4. TDS Prof, Fees A.Y. 2009-10 5,553 -
TOTAL (B) 98,382 90,861
TOTAL (A + B) 480,496 1,134,385
SCHEDULE 'E'
CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS :
A) Current Liabilities :
1. Service Tax 5,741 26,740
2. Sarath & Associates (Auditors Remuneration) 11,236 11,236
3. Klassik 1,560 1,560
4. M.T.N.L - 730
TOTAL (A) 18,537 40,266
B) Provisions :
Provision for Income Tax - -
TOTAL (B) -
TOTAL (A + B) 18,537 40,266
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SCHEDULE 'F'
ADMINISTRATIVE & OTHER EXPENSES
1. Bank Charges and Interest 500 463
2. Conveyance 140 14
3. Filing Fees 1,112 1,084
4. Interest on Service Tax - 597
5. Professional Fees 2,100 -
6. Membership & Subscription 1,200 1,200
7. Printing & Stationery - 1,560
8. Salary 30,000 -
9. Telephone Expenses / Mobile Expenses 902 1,910
10. Technical Service Charges - 6,354
11. Auditors Remuneration 11,236 11,236
12. Sundry Balance Written off 618,606 3,596
TOTAL 665,796 28,014
SCHEDULE ‘G’
Notes on Accounts & Accounting Policies :-
c) Investments
There are no Investments.
2. Previous years figures are regrouped, rearranged and reclassified wherever necessary.
3. All the balances are taken as per books of accounts and are subject to confirmations.
4. There are no employees drawing remuneration attracting the provisions of Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975
read with Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956.
5. No Provisions is required for deferred tax liability as per AS-22 Accounting for taxes on income. No provision has been made for
deferred tax asset as there is no reasonable certainty that sufficient further taxable income will be available against which deferred
tax asset can be realised.
b) The following transactions were carried out with related parties in the ordinary course of business:
i) Repayment of Business advance to Cinevistaas Ltd: Rs 7,324/- (Previous Year Rs.31,323/-
( Holding company) (Net)
ii) Techincal service charges paid to Cinevistaas Ltd : Rs 61,440/- (Previous Year: Rs.1,84,700/-) (Holding company)
7. Auditor's Remuneration
Audit Fees Rs.11,236 /- (Rs.11,236/-)
8. No provision for taxation has been made as per Income Tax Act during the year under review in view of loss.
9. There are no contingent liabilities during the year.
10. There are no foreign exchange earnings or outgo during the year.
11. All the figures have been rounded off to the nearest rupee.
12. The information required under paragraphs 3 and 4 of Schedule VI of the Companies Act are given to the extent applicable.
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1. Registration Details :
Registration No. 11-127979
State Code 11
Balace Sheet Date 31.03.2009
Sources of Funds :
Paid-up-Capital 501
Reserve and Surplus NIL
Secured Loans NIL
Unsecured Loans 17,256
Deffered Tax Liability (Net) 2,071
Application of funds :
Net Fixed Assets 1,212
Investments NIL
Net Current Assets 462
Miscellaneous NIL
Expenditure
Accumulated Losses 18,154
AS PER OUR REPORT OF EVEN DATE ATTACHED. For and on behalf of the Board.
For SARATH & ASSOCIATES
(SUNIL MEHTA) (PREMKRISHEN MALHOTRA)
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS. DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
R.LAKSHMI RAO
PARTNER
Mumbai.
Dated : 18-05-2009
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DIRECTORS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CINEVISTA EAGLE PLUS MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Your Directors present the Ninth Annual Report together with the Audited Statement of Accounts for the period ended 31st
March, 2009.
Operations
There was no operation during the year under review.
Directors
One-third of the directors are liable to retire by rotation in accordance with the provisions of Section 256 of the Companies Act, 1956. Accord-
ingly, Shri Prem Krishen Malhotra retires by rotation in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself for reappoint-
ment.
Personnel
The Company has not paid any remuneration attracting the provisions of Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, read with Section
217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956. Hence, no information is required to be appended to this report in this regard.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
Considering the nature of business of the company there are no particulars to be furnished in this report as required under Section 217(1)(e) of
the Companies Act, 1956, relating to conservation of energy and technology absorption. There were no foreign exchange earnings or outgo
during the period.
Deposits
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public during the year within the meaning of Section 58A of the companies Act, 1956,
read with companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975.
Auditors
M/s Sarath & Associates, Chartered Accountants being auditors of the Company, hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and is eligible for reappointment. The Company has received communications from M/s Sarath & Associates, Chartered Accountants
that if they are appointed as auditors, it would be within the prescribed limits under Section 224(1-B) of the Companies Act, 1956.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors wish to place on record their immense appreciation for the assistance and co-operation received from various Statutory Authori-
ties.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place: Mumbai (SUNIL MEHTA) Director
Date: 18th May, 2009 (PREM KRISHEN MALHOTRA) Director
Compliance Certificate
U/S 383A of the Companies Act, 1956 & Rule 3 of the Companies (Compliance Certificate) Rules, 2001
To, Nominal Capital: 15,000,000/-
The Members, Registration No: 11 - 129460
Cinevista Eagle Plus Media Private Limited (31/03/2009)
I have examined the registers, records, books and papers of Cinevista Eagle Plus Media Private Limited (the Company) as required
to be maintained under the Companies Act 1956, (the Act) and the rules made there under and also the provisions contained in the
Memorandum and articles of Association of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2009. In my opinion and to the best
of my information and according to the examinations carried out by me and explanations furnished to me by the Company, its officers and
agents, I certify that in respect of the aforesaid financial year:
1. The Company has kept and maintained all registers as stated in Annexure 'A' to this certificate, as per the provisions and the
rules made there under and all entries therein have been duly recorded.
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2. The Company has duly filed the forms and returns as stated in Annexure 'B' to this certificate, with the Registrar of Companies,
Regional Director, Central Government, Company Law Board or other authorities within the time prescribed under the Act and the
rules made there under.
3. The Company being a private limited company has the minimum prescribed paid up capital and its maximum number of members
during the said financial year was 6 excluding its present and past employees and the Company during the year under scrutiny:
(a) Has not invited public to subscribe for its shares or debentures; and
(b) Has not invited or accepted any deposits from person other than its members, director or their relatives.
4. The Board of Directors duly met 4 times on, 25/05/2008, 30/08/2008, 29/11/2008, and 30/01/2009 in respect of which meetings
proper notice were given and the proceedings were properly recorded and signed including the circular resolution passed in the
minutes books maintained for the purpose.
5. The Company was not required to close its Register of Members or Debenture holders during the financial year.
6. The annual general meeting for the year ended on 31.03.2008 was held on 30.09.2008 after giving due notice to the members of
the Company and the resolutions passed thereat were duly recorded in Minutes Book maintained for the purpose.
7. No extra ordinary general meeting was held during the financial year.
8. The Company being a Private limited, the Provision of Section 295 of the Act is not applicable.
9. The Company has duly complied with the provisions of Section 297 of the Act in respect of contracts specified in that section.
10. The Company was not required to make any entries in the register maintained under section 301 of the Act.
11. As there were no instances falling within the purview of section 314 of the Act, the Company has not obtained any approvals from
the Board of Directors, Members or Central Government.
12. No duplicate share certificates were issued during the year under review.
13. i. There was no allotment / transmission of securities during the financial year.
ii. The Company has not deposited any amount in a separate Bank Account as no dividend was declared during the financial
year.
iii. The Company was not required to post warrants to any members of the Company as no dividend was declared during the
financial year.
iv. The Company was not required to transfer any amount to Investor Education & Protection Fund.
v. The Company has duly-complied with the requirements of section 217 of the Act regarding Board's report.
14. The Board of Directors of the company is duly constituted. There was no appointment of Directors/additional Director and alter-
nate Directors to fill casual vacancies during the financial year.
15. The Company being private company provisions of section 269 of the Act with regard to appointment of Managing Director/
Whole-time Director/ Manager is not applicable.
16. The Company has not appointed any sole-selling agents during the financial year.
17. The Company was not required to obtain any approvals of the Central Government, Company Law Board, Regional Director,
Registrar and/or such other authorities prescribed under the various provisions of the Act during the year.
18. The Directors have disclosed their interest in other firms/companies to the Board of Directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act
and the rules made there under.
19. The Company has not issued any Shares / Debentures /other securities during the financial year.
20. The Company has not bought back any shares during the financial year.
21. There was no redemption of preference shares or debentures during the financial year.
22. There were no transactions, which required the Company to keep in abeyance rights to dividend, rights shares and bonus shares
pending registration of transfer of shares.
23. The Company has neither raised nor accepted any deposits from Public during the financial year.
24. The Company, being a Private Company, the Provisions of Section 293 (1) (d) of the Act are not applicable.
25. The Company, being a private company, the provisions of section 372A of the Act are not applicable.
26. The Company has not altered the provisions of the memorandum with respect to situation of the company's registered office from
one state to another during the financial year.
27. The Company has not altered the provisions of the memorandum with respect to the objects of the company during the financial
year.
28. The Company has not altered the provisions of the memorandum with respect to name of the company during the financial year.
29. The Company has not altered the provisions of the memorandum with respect to share capital of the company during the financial
year.
30. The company has not altered its Articles of Association during the financial year.
31. There were no prosecution initiated against or show cause notices received by the company and no fines or penalties or any other
punishment imposed on the company during the year, for offences under the Act.
32. The Company has not received any money as security from its employees during the financial year.
33. The provisions of Provident Fund rules are not applicable to the Company during the financial year.
Annexure A
The Company has been maintaining the statutory records such as:
1) Minutes Book (Board Meeting) 2) Minutes Book (AGM & EGM)
3) Register of Members. 4) Register of Directors.
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Annexure B
Forms and Returns as filed by the Company with the Registrar of Companies, Regional Director, Central Government or other authori-
ties during the financial year ending on 31st March, 2009.
SCHEDULE ‘F’
Notes on Accounts & Accounting Policies :-
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AUDITORS’ REPORT
1. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Cinevista Eagle Plus Media Private Limited as at 31st March, 2009 and also Profit
& Loss Account for the year ended on that date annexed thereto. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
2. We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in India. These standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstate-
ment. 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 audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
3. As required by the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, issued by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section
(4A) of Section 227 of the Companies Act, 1956, and on the basis of such checks of the books and records of the Company as
considered appropriate and according to the confirmation and explanation given to us during the course of our audit, we enclose in
the Annexure a statement on the matters specified in paragraph 4 and 5 of the said Order.
(i) We have obtained all the information and explanations, which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the
purpose of our audit.
(ii) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as appears from our
examination of such books.
(iii) The Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of account.
(iv) In our opinion, the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account dealt with by this report comply with the mandatory accounting
standards referred to in sub-section (3C) of section 211 of the Companies Act, 1956.
(v) On the basis of written representations received from the directors, as on 31st March, 2009, and taken on record by the Board
of Directors, we report that none of the directors are disqualified as on 31st March, 2009, from being appointed as directors in
terms of clause (g) of subsection (1) of section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.
(vi) In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the said Balance Sheet and
Profit and Loss Account read together with the notes thereon, give the information required by the Companies Act, 1956, in the
manner so required and give a true and fair view:
i) In so far as it relates to the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March 2009, and
ii) In so far as it relates to the Profit and Loss Account, of the 'Loss' of the Company for the year ended on that date.
(i) (a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars including quantitative details and situation of its fixed
assets.
(b) According to information and explanations given to us, the fixed assets have been physically verified by the management at
the year end and no material discrepancies were noticed on such verification.
(c) In our opinion, the company has not disposed off substantial part of fixed assets during the year and the going concern status
of the company is not affected.
(ii) (a) The company is engaged in the activity of manufacture of feature films. As there are no inventories, reporting on the physical
verification of inventories does not arise.
(b) As there are no inventories, reporting on the procedures of physical verification of inventories does not arise.
(c) As there are no inventories, reporting on maintaining records, material discrepancies etc. does not arise.
(iii) (a) The Company has not taken any loans, secured or unsecured from companies, firms or other parties listed in the register
maintained under section 301 of the Act except business advance from its holding company and the maximum amount
outstanding at any time during the year is Rs.1,36,63,982/- (previous year: Rs.1,36,55,218/-) and closing balance as on 31-
03-2009 is Rs.1,36,63,982/- (previous year: Rs.1,36,55,218/-). The company has not granted any loans secured or unse-
cured to companies, firms or other parties listed in the register maintained under section 301 of the Act.
(b) The terms and conditions of the business advance taken by the company are prima facie not prejudicial to the interests of the
company.
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(c) There are no stipulation as to repayment of principal amount and interest and as such there is no specific comment to be made
in this regard.
(d) In the absence of any specific stipulation as to the repayment of principal amount and interest, the question of reporting
whether reasonable steps have been taken by the company for repayment of loans and advances does not arise.
(iv) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, there are adequate internal control procedures com-
mensurate with the size of the company and the nature of its business. However, there were no purchase of fixed assets and
inventories and there are no sale of goods during the year. During the course of our audit, we have not observed any major weakness
in internal controls.
(v) (a) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, there are no transactions made in pursuance of
contracts and arrangements, that needed to be entered in to the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act,
1956.
(b) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, there are no transactions in pursuance of
contracts and arrangements entered in the register maintained under section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956, aggregating
during the year to Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs Only) or more in respect of any party.
(vi) The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and consequently the directives issued by Reserve Bank of India and the
provisions of section 58A and 58AA of the Act and rules framed there under are not applicable.
(vii) As the paid up capital and reserves net of accumulated losses is not exceeding Rs.50 lakhs at the commencement of the financial
year or average annual turnover not exceeding five crore rupees for a period of three consecutive financial years immediately
preceding the financial year, the internal audit system is not applicable to the company.
(viii) We have been informed that the Central Government has not prescribed maintenance of cost records under section 209(1)(d) of
the Companies Act, 1956.
(ix) According to the information and explanations given to us there were no undisputed amounts payable in respect of income tax/sales
tax/wealth tax/service tax/customs duty/excise duty/cess and other material statutory dues.
(x) The company has been registered for a period of not less than five years ( date of incorporation 03-11-2000) and it's accumulated
losses for the financial year ended 31.03.2009 is Rs. 2,39,90,270/- (Previous year Rs.2,40,26,534/-)which is more than fifty percent
of it's net worth and in the financial year immediately preceding such financial year.
(xi) As the company did not avail of any facilities from financial institutions, banks or debenture holders, the reporting on default in
repayment of dues etc., does not arise.
(xii) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, no loans and advances have been granted by the
company on the basis of security by way of pledge of shares, debentures and other securities.
(xiii) In our opinion, the company is not a chit fund or a nidhi/mutual benefit fund/society. Therefore, clause 4(xiii) of the Companies
(Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, is not applicable to the company.
(xiv) In our opinion, the company is not dealing or trading in shares, securities, debentures and other investments. Therefore, clause
4(xiv) of the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, is not applicable to the company.
(xv) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the company has not given any guarantee for loans
taken by others from banks or financial institutions. Therefore, clause 4(xv) of the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, is not
applicable to the company.
(xvi) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the company has not obtained any term loans.
Therefore, clause 4(xvi) of the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, is not applicable to the company.
(xvii) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, there are no funds raised during the year on short term
basis, which have been used for long term investment and vice-versa. Therefore, clause 4(xvii) of the Companies (Auditor's Report)
Order, 2003, is not applicable to the company.
(xviii) The company has not made any preferential allotment of shares to parties and companies covered in the register maintained under
section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956. Therefore, clause 4(xviii) of the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, is not appli-
cable to the company.
(xix) The company has not issued any debentures. Therefore, clause 4(xix) of the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, is not
applicable to the company.
(xx) The company has not raised any money by way of public issue during the year. Therefore, clause 4 of the Companies (Auditor's
Report) Order, 2003, is not applicable to the company.
(xxi) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, no fraud on or by the company has been noticed or
reported during the year. Therefore, clause 4(xxi) of the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2003, is not applicable to the company.
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APPLICATION OF FUNDS
Fixed Assets : - C
Gross Block 52,550 52,550
Less : Depreciation 51,619 50,998
Net Block 931 1,552
Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 st March, 2009
SCHEDULE Current Year Ended Current Year Ended
No. 31st March,2009 31st March,2008
Rupees Rupees
INCOME
Miscellaneous Credit Balances Written Back. 40,725 -
TOTAL 40,725 -
EXPENDITURE
Filing Fees 3,000 1,500
Depreciation 621 1,035
TOTAL 3,621 2,535
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SCHEDULE ATTACHED TO AND FORMING THE PART OF THE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 ST MARCH, 2009
As at As at
31st March, 2009 31st March, 2008
Rupees Rupees
SCHEDULE 'A'
SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised Capital :
15,00,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10/- each 15,000,000 15,000,000
Issued, Subscribed and paid up capital :
818485 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each
fully paid up in cash 8,184,850 8,184,850
TOTAL 8,184,850 8,184,850
SCHEDULE 'B'
UNSECURED LOANS :
From Director: Sunil Mehta - 5,000
From Others
Business Advance from Holding 13,663,982 13,650,218
Company : Cinevistaas Limited
TOTAL 13,663,982 13,655,218
FIXED ASSETS
Rate Cost / Gross Block Depreciation Net Block
Particulars (%) As on Additions Deductions/ As at As on For the Deduction As at As at As at
01.04.2008 During the year Sale 31.3.2209 01.04.2008 Year 31.03.2009 31.3.2009 31.03.2008
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
Depreciation has been provided on written down value method at the rates and in the manner prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956,
on pro rata basis.
SCHEDULE 'D'
CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS AND ADVANCES
A) Current Assets
Cash & Bank Balances:
Cash in hand 995 3,995
Balance with Central Bank of India, New Delhi 11,000 11,000
TOTAL (A) 11,995 14,995
B) Loans & Advances
T.D.S. A.Y.2003-04 - 840
TOTAL (B) - 840
TOTAL (A + B) 11,995 15,835
SCHEDULE 'E'
CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS :
A] Current Liabilities
1. Eagle Films (A firm in which one of the Directors is a partner) 954,404 954,404
2 Eagle Video Films 1,141,272 1,141,272
3. Indian Express 54,000 54,000
4. R.Lakshmi Rao-(Auditors Remuneration) 1,600 10,364
5. Mahesh Gupta & Co. - 10,725
6. Mohd. Arif Baluch. - 10,000
7. Super Box Office. - 20,000
TOTAL (A) 2,151,276 2,200,765
B] Provisions
1. Provision for Taxation - -
TOTAL (B) - -
TOTAL (A+B) 2,151,276 2,200,765
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AS PER OUR REPORT OF EVEN DATE ATTACHED. For and on behalf of the Board.
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Video Vista Inc.
DIRECTORS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF VIDEO VISTA INC. STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES AND RETAINED
EARNING FOR THE YEAR ENDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2008
The Directors are pleased to present their report together with the fi- Amt. In US$
Sch. December 31 December 31
nancial statement of Your Company for the period ended December
2008 2007
31, 2008:
Sales (Net of Returns) 435181 465099
Cost of Goods Sold II 181589 259272
Financial Results (Amt. In US $) Interest
31.12.2008 31.12.2007 Gross Profit 253592 205841
Income 435181 205841 Taxes & Licenses III 8680 10413
Total Income 435181 205841 Compensation of Officers 100000 100000
Repairs & Maintenance - -
Total Exp. 444612 252800
Salaries & Wages 12000 -
Net Income (9431) (46959) Interest 44 337
Advertising 2342 -
Operations: Pension, profit sharing -
During the year under review, your Company recorded sales of US$ Plans, etc. 28000 -
Other deductions IV 96963 128444
435181 (US$ 205841). Cost of goods sold and other expenditure Net Income (5563) (33353)
amounted to US$ 181589 (US$ 259272) and US$ 263023 (US$ Other Income NIL NIL
239194). Depreciation for the year was US$ 14994 (US $ 13606). After Loss on sale of Automobiles NIL NIL
accounting the above, the Company recorded a loss of US$ 9431 (US$ Net Income before Depreciation (5563) (33353)
46959). Depreciation/Amortization 14994 13606
Net Income (9431) (46959)
Add: Retained earnings as at the
Outlook for the current year: opening of the year (333666) (286707)
Your Company aims to give further impetus to the business of distribu- Less: Adjustments - -
tion of Indian programmes to various broadcasters in North America Retained earnings as at the end
of the year (343097) (333666)
and Europe in the coming years.
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES AND SCHEDULES ARE AN
Auditing Standards: INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Under the Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) of Ameri-
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2008
can Institute of Certified Public Accountants, an audit opinion is not
mandated for a corporation. As a result, the Company has obtained a Note1: Organisation
due diligence report in respect of its accounts for the year ended De- The Corporation was incorporated in 1992 pursuant to the laws of the State of
New Jersey. It is a General for Profit Corporation. The Corporation is a wholly
cember 31, 2008. owned subsidiary of Cinevistaas Limited, India.
Note 2: Significant Accounting Policies
Acknowledgement: The summary of significant accounting policies of VIDEO VISTA INC. is pre-
sented to assist in understanding the company's financial statements. The finan-
The Board wishes to place on record their sincere appreciation to cial statements, notes and representations are those of the company's manage-
Cinevistaas Limited for its continued support. ment, who is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting poli-
cies conform with generally accepted accounting principles and have been con-
Place : New Jersey Mahesh Mehta sistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
A. Business Activity
Date : 15th April, 2008. Director The company is in the business of distribution and licencing of rights for short
films on television.
STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND EQUITY AS AT B. Method of Accounting
DECEMBER 31, 2008 The company uses the tax basis of accounting for financial and income tax reporting.
C. Fixed Assets
Amt. In US$ Fixed Assets are carried at cost. Depreciation is provided on the Straight Line
December 31 December 31 Basis based on their estimated useful lives for financial statement reporting pur-
poses.
2008 2007 Note 3: Taxes Payable
This amount represents the payroll taxes payable as on December 31, 2008.
ASSETS Amt. In US$
Current Assets December 31 December 31
Cash and cash equivalents 86314 18966 2008 2007
Advances - - Schedule I - Other Current Liabilities
Payroll Taxes Payable 8680 NIL
(A) State Tax Payable NIL NIL
86314 18966 Accrued Pension NIL 30742
Fixed Assets 8680 30742
Schedule II - Cost of Goods Sold
Furnitures & Fixtures, Consultants 181589 259272
Automobiles & Equipment 278812 269040 181589 259272
Less: Accumulated Depr. 168893 153537 Schedule III - Taxes & Licenses
Payroll Taxes 8680 8296
(B) 109919 115503 New Jersey Taxes - 2117
Intangible Assets 8680 10413
Organisational Cost 495 495 Schedule IV - Selling, General &
Administrative Expenses
Less: Amortisation NIL NIL Amortization 363 NIL
(C) 495 495 Accounting 3000 NIL
Deposits NIL NIL Alarm 381 2382
Auto Expenses 2178 11560
D) NIL NIL Bank Charges 1655 1646
Total Assets Dues & Fees 891 2184
(A)+(B)+(C)+(D) 196728 134964 Meals & Entertainment 1536 1502
Equipment Lease -- 1385
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Gifts 7499 7072
Current Liabilities Insurance 18366 17141
Other current liabilities (Sch. I) 28000 30742 Maintenance & Repairs 9588 11768
Shareholders Loan NIL NIL Office Expense 7331 8733
Other Liabilities 160360 79790 Postage - -
Referral Fee 1200 953
Notes payable - 5098 Supplies 7597 5324
Shareholders' Equity Software Expense NIL NIL
Shareholders' Capital Subscription NIL NIL
(353 shares of US$ 1000 each) 353000 353000 Cable & Telephone 7434 6203
Travelling Expense 10673 5819
Retained Earnings (344632) (333666) Utilities 6160 5324
Total Liabilities & Shareholders Unemployment Insurance 438 392
Equity 196728 134964 Web Services NIL NIL
Misc. Expenses 3173 NIL
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES AND SCHEDULES ARE AN Professional charges 300 NIL
Auto Rentals 7200 NIL
INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 96963 92194
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STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 212(3) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
Name of the Subsidiary Companies Extent of interest in the Subsdiary at the end of Financial Net aggregate amount of the Subsdiary's profits
year of the Subsdiary after deducting its losses or vice-versa - (so far
as it concerns members of the Holding Company)
2. Cinevista Eagle Plus Media Pvt. Ltd. 31-03-2009 548,365 67% (Rs.24,026,534) -
Note : (a) There has been no change in the Holding Company's interest in any of the Subsdiaries between the end of the financial year of the Subsdiaries
and the end of the financial year of the Holding Company
(b) No material changes have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Subsdiaries and the Holding Company's financial year in respect
of the Subsdiaries (i) fixed assets (ii) investments (iii) moneys lent and (iv) moneys borrowed for any purpose other than that of meeting current
liabilities.
Notice .......................................................................................................... 01 - 02
Subsidiary Companies
Management Executives
Prem Krishen Malhotra, Chairman
Sunil Mehta, Vice-Chairman & Managing Director
K.B.Nair, Chief Financial Officer
Abraham Mathew, Chief Accounts Officer
Auditors
Vimal C. Punmiya
Chartered Accountants
501, Niranjan
99, Marine Drive
Mumbai - 400 002.
Bankers
Central Bank of India
Registered Office
Plot No. 1, L.B.S. Marg,
Gandhi Nagar
Kanjurmarg (W)
Mumbai - 400 078.
Tel No.: 022-25787622
Fax No.: 022-257770446.
DP ID L.F. No.
ATTENDANCE SLIP
I/We hereby record my/our presence at the Twelfth Annual General Meeting of the Company held at Santokba Sanskar
Sadan, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal, Vile Parle (W) Mumbai - 400 056, on Friday, 25th September, 2009,
at 11.00 a.m.
Notes:
1. You are requested to sign and hand over this slip at the entrance of the meeting venue.
2. This attendance is valid only in case shares are held on date of meeting.
3. If you intend to appoint a proxy to attend the meeting instead of yourself, the proxy must be deposited at the Registered
Office of the Company at Plot No. 1, L.B.S. Marg, Gandhi Nagar, Kanjurmarg (W), Mumbai – 400 078, not less than 48
hours before the scheduled time of meeting.
4. If you are attending the meeting in person or by proxy, your copy of the Balance Sheet may please be brought by you/
your proxy for reference at the meeting.
TEAR HERE
Cinevistaas Limited
Regd. Office: Plot No. 1, L.B.S. Marg, Gandhi Nagar, Kanjurmarg (W), Mumbai – 400 078.
DP ID L.F. No.
FORM OF PROXY
I/We ……………………………………………..of …………………………………….. in the district of
…………………………………. Being a member/members of CINEVISTAAS LIMITED hereby appoint
……………………………………….. of …………………………………….. in the district of ……………………………………
or failing him ……………………………….. of ……………………… in the district of ………………………… as my/our proxy
to vote for me/us on my/our behalf at the Twelfth Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on 25th September,
2009, and at any adjournment thereof.
1. The Company reserves the right to ask for identification of the Proxy.
2. A Proxy cannot speak at the meeting or vote on a show of hands.