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First Crescent Modaraba
(Annual Report 1997)
Managed By Crescent Business Management (Private) Limited
CONTENTS
Corporate Information
Directors' Report and Chief Executive's Review
Auditors' Report to the Certificate Holders
Balance Sheet
Profit and Loss Account
Statement of Changes in Financial Position
Notes to the Accounts
Pattern of Holding of Certificates
Investors' Information
CORPORATE INFORMATION
ALTAF M. SALEEM
Chairman
MAHMOOD AHMED
Chief Executive
DIRECTORS
(in alphabetical order)
Muhammad Awais Qureshi
Rashid Ahmed
Zaheer A. Shaikh
CORPORATE SECRETARY
Rashid Sadiq
AUDITORS
Riaz Ahmad and Company
Chartered Accountants
LEGAl, ADVISORS
Hassan and Hassan Advocates
PRINCIPAL OFFICE
45-Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Lahore.
Phones: (042) 7238336-7
Fax: 92-42-7230504
Telex: 44445 BANK PK
REGISTERED OFFICE
83-Babar Block, New Garden Town, Lahore.
(042) 5839631,5881974-75
Fax: 92-42-5881976
DIRECTORS' REPORT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REVIEW
It is a great pleasure to present to you the Sixth Annual Report of First Crescent Modaraba (FCM) which covers the sixth
full year of operations of the Modaraba. Before the review of operating results of the Modaraba, it will be pertinent to have
a brief review of the national economic scenario.
MACRO ECONOMIC SCENARIO
During the period in review, the rate of GDP growth of 3.1 percent was only slightly above the population growth,
implying virtually no improvement in per capita income. Large scale manufacturing recorded a negative growth rate of
1.4 percent while value added in agriculture increased at a pace of less than one percent; major agricultural crops in fact
showed a drop in output. Both investment and national savings declined as a proportion of GDP. Exports fell by 2.7
percent and, notwithstanding a 5.0 percent contraction in imports, the current account of balance of payments recorded a
deficit of 6.5 percent of GDP. Besides the poor weather conditions and a below expectation cotton crop, the economy has
suffered from poor economic management and domestic political disturbances.
On the other hand, the budget recorded a deficit of 6.2 percent of GDP, tax - GDP ratio declined instead of increasing, total
debt as percentage of GDP went up, and bank borrowings for budgetary support stood at more than three times the original
target, pushing up the domestic credit beyond the level envisaged in the credit plan. High level of credit expansion, in the
context of lower than the targeted rate of economic growth, led to widening of the inflationary gap.
The severe liquidity crunch pockets throughout the year had an unfavourable effect on capital market and resulted in
further bearish sentiments during the year, although subsequently, there has been a significant improvement. The KSE 100
Index declined from 1703 points as on June 30, 1996 to 1566 points at the end of June 1997, showing a decrease of 8
percent.
OPERATING PERFORMANCE
As on 30 June 1997, total assets of First Crescent Modaraba were Rs. 1,048.20 million as against
Rs. 676.75 million on the corresponding date of last year. During the year under review, the Modaraba concentrated on
expanding the leasing operations in order to offset the negative effect of depressed capital market on its equity portfolio.
This year, the Modaraba was able to provide fully against those shares in its equity portfolio, of which prices are less likely
to increase in the near future.
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
As in the past, our efforts during the year have been directed towards a low risk portfolio. However, the prevailing
industry situation has had an adverse affect on volumes. Outstanding position of financial assistance as on 30 June 1997 is
given below:-
(Rs. in million)
1997 1996
Fund Based:
Lease Finance 460.04 248.76
Morabaha / Musharika Financing 315.26 142.75
STOCK MARKET OPERATION / INVESTMENTS
This was the third consecutive year during which bearish conditions prevailed in the stock market. These conditions have
adversely affected FCM's profitability from investment in liquid securities. The Modaraba however, concentrated its
effort to make the quality of its portfolio better and also earn a reasonable return on the amount invested. The Modaraba
earned a net capital gain/dividend income of Rs. 3.35 million on its investments during the year 1996-97 as compared to
Rs. 8.35 million during the last year.
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION
As at 30 June 1997, FCM had mobilized a net amount under Morabaha / Musharika etc. of Rs. 731.77 million against
Rs. 426.19 million as at year ended June 1996, showing an increase of 71.70% over the previous year.
BALANCE SHEET & OPERATING RESULTS
Total assets of the Modaraba increased by Rs. 371.45 million (54.89%) during 1996-97 to Rs. 1,048.20 million. The
Modaraba earned an after tax profit of Rs. 11.97 million during the year as against a profit of Rs. 10.97 million last year.
The Modaraba received a set back in its capital market operations due to substantial fall in the prices of listed securities.
The year under review was the third year during which profits of the Modaraba were taxed, however, the tax depreciati9n
loss on the lease portfolio has more than covered the taxable profits of FCM for the period. Composition of the profit (after
tax) and the recommended appropriation thereof is as follows:-                                                                :
(Rs. in million)
Amount for the Amount for the % change
Year Ended Year Ended over previous
30 June 1997 30 June 1996 year
INCOME
Rental / profit on lease and Morabaha financing 230.14 110.94 107.45
Dividend/Capital Gains 4.08 8.35 (51.14)
Fees and Commission 3.56 2.07 71.98
Profit on placements etc. 3.42 6.51 (47.47)
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Total Income = 241.20 127.87 88.63
EXPENDITURE
Charges/profit / return paid on lease,
Morabaha and Musharika 203.66 100.92 101.80
Provisions 18.30 4.95 269.70
Loss on sale of investments/fixed assets 0.74 5.18 (85.71)
Establishment & other operating expenses 6.53 5.85 11.62
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Total Expenditure = 229.23 116.90 96.09
NET PROFIT (Before Management fee) 11.97 10.97 9.12
Management fee 1.00 0.00
NET PROFIT 10.97 10.97
Un-appropriated profit b/f 0.06 0.19
PROFIT AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION 11.03 11.16
APPROPRIATIONS
Transfer to Statutory Reserve 2.20 2.10 4.76
Transfer to General Reserve 8.00 9.00 (11. 11 )
Un-appropriated profit 0.83 0.06
OBJECTIVES FOR 1997-98
In 1997-98, the Modaraba plans to enhance its earnings through the following activities:-
1. Advisory Services: It was intended to carry out Advisory services two years ago, however, due to non-performance
of the Capital market and overall sluggish conditions in the economy, this activity could not take off. During this
year (1997-98), Modaraba has started advisory services on lease syndication and it intends to expand this activity
during the year.
2. Financing: On the financing side, the Modaraba will concentrate on providing financial assistance through
leasing, gradually increasing its share in the business of the Modaraba to the level of 80 percent.
3. Stock Market Operations: The Modaraba has a reasonable exposure in listed securities. Keeping in view the
continuing negative performance of the capital markets, the Modaraba will go for further re-shuffling of its
equity portfolio with the intention to reap maximum benefit when there is a turnaround.
AUDITORS
The auditors M/s. Riaz Ahmad & Company, Chartered Accountants, retire and offer themselves for re-election.
We would also like to thank the Corporate Law Authority and State Bank of Pakistan for their continued guidance and
support as the regulators for the growth and betterment of the financial sector.
In the end, the Directors appreciate the dedication and hard work put in by the officers and staff of the Modaraba.
MAHMOOD AHMED
Chief Executive
Dated: 06-12-1997
AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
We have audited the annexed Balance Sheet as at 30 June 1997 and the related Profit and Loss Account and Statement of
Changes in Financial Position together with the Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 1997 of FIRST CRESCENT
MODARABA, which are modaraba company's [Crescent Business Management (Private) Limited] representation and
we state that we have obtained all the information and explanations which we required and, after due verification thereof,
we report that:
a) in our opinion, proper books of account have been kept by the modaraba company in respect of First Crescent
Modaraba as required by the Modaraba Companies and Modaraba (Floatation and Control) Ordinance, 1980, and
Modaraba Companies and Modaraba Rules, 1981;
b) in our opinion, the Balance Sheet and the Profit and Loss Account have been drawn up m conformity with the
Modaraba Companies and Modaraba (Floatation and Control) Ordinance, 1980, and Modaraba Companies and
Modaraba Rules, 1981; and
c) in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us;
i) the Balance sheet and the related Profit and Loss Account and Statement of Changes in Financial
Position, which are in agreement with the books of account, exhibit respectively a true and fair
view of the state of the Modaraba's affairs as at 30 June 1997 and the Profit and the Changes in
the Financial Position for the year ended on that date;
ii) Zakat deductible at source under the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance, 1980, has been deducted by
the Modaraba and deposited in the Central Zakat Fund established under section 7 of that
Ordinance; and
iii) the business conducted, investments made and expenditure incurred by the Modaraba are in
accordance with the objects, terms and conditions of the Modaraba.
Riaz Ahmad and Company
Lahore:- December 6, 1997 Chartered Accountants
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 1997
1997 1996
Note Rupees Rupees
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Authorized capital
30,000,000 Modaraba Certificates of Rupees 10 each 300,000,000 300,000,000
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Issued, subscribed and paid
up capital 3 158,025,000 158,025.00
Reserves and surplus
Capital reserve 4 13,700,000 11,500,000
Revenue reserve-general 25,000,000 17,000,000
Unappropriated profit 831,733 58,190
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197,556,733 186,583,190
FINANCES UNDER MORABAHA
AND MUSHARIKA ARRANGEMENTS 5 161,404,880 99,862,500
REDEEMABLE CAPITAL 6 200,800,000 176,553,000
LONG TERM DEPOSITS 7 45,547,563 26,596,462
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current portion of long term finances and deposits 8 34,894,016 53,866,330
Finances under morabaha and musharika arrangements 9 340,561,550 103,776,016
Creditors, accrued and other liabilities 10 67,431,940 29,510,487
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442,887,506 187,152,833
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS -- --
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1,048,196,682 676,747,985
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The annexed notes form an integral part of these accounts.
TANGIBLE OPERATING FIXED ASSETS 11 461,221,568 249,457,508
LONG TERM INVESTMENTS 12 114,994,916 100,128,786
DEFERRED COSTS 13 1,198,240 1,492,800
CURRENT ASSETS
Finances under morabaha arrangements 14 99,859,262 136,850,000
Finances under musharika arrangements 15 215,154,613 1,000,000
Short term investments 16 36,755,310 39,692,183
Advances, deposits, prepayments
and other receivables 17 106,048,329 58,699,857
Bank balances 18 12,964,444 89,426,851
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470,781,958 325,668,891
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1,048,196,682 676,747,985
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PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3{I JUNE 1997
1997 1996
Note Rupees Rupees
REVENUES
Lease rentals 175,612,955 90,233,198
Profit on morabaha/musharika finances 54,530,574 20,707,782
Fee, commission and other income 19 11,054,442 16,933,002
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241,197,971 127,873,982
OPERATING EXPENSES
Financial charges 20 102,983,008 54,895,545
Depreciation 100,671,098 46,028,146
Other expenses and charges 21 7,267,409 11,033,722
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210,921,515 111,957,413
Operating profit before provisions 30,276,456 15,916,569
Provision for diminution in
value of investments 14 861,558 --
Provision under NBFIs regulations 3,441,355 4,946,042
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18,302,913 4,946,042
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 11,973,543 10,970,527
MODARABA COMPANY'S MANAGEMENT FEE 1,000,000 --
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10,973,543 10,970,527
UNAPPROPRIATED PROFIT BROUGHT FORWARD 58,190 187,663
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PROFIT AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION 11,031,733 11,158,190
APPROPRIATIONS
Transfer to:
Statutory reserve 2,200,000 2,100,000
General reserve 8,000,000 9,000,000
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10,200,000 11,100,000
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UNAPPROPRIATED PROFIT 831,733 58,190
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The annexed notes form an integral part of these accounts.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1997
1997 1996
Rupees Rupees
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net profit for the year 10,973,543 10,970,527
Adjustments for non-cash and other items
Depreciation 100,671,098 46,028,146
Deferred cost amortized 392,860 1,074,778
(Gain) / Loss on sale of investments 735,762 (6,198,042)
(Gain) / Loss on sale of fixed assets (181,570) 5,180,885
Provision for diminution in value of investments 14,861,558 --
Provision under NBFIs regulations for receivables 3,441,355 4,946,042
119,921,063 51,031,809
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Operating profit before working capital changes 130,894,606 62,002,336
Decrease / (increase) in morabaha arrangements 34,590,738 (39,700,000)
Decrease / (increase) in musharika arrangements (214,154,613) 34,635,277
Increase in advances, deposits, prepayments and other receivables (48,347,778) (35,228,358)
(Decrease)/increase in creditors, accrued and other liabilities 37,975,023 (2,933,394)
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(189,936,630) (43,226,475)
Net cash flow from operating activities
 before income tax and dividend paid (59,042,024) 18,775,861
Income tax paid (42,049) (74,695)
Dividend paid (53,570) (15,554)
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Net cash flow from operating activities (59,137,643) 18,685,612
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Deferred cost incurred (98,300) (1,866,000)
Certificates of investment -- (176,553,000)
Purchase of fixed assets (323,295,439) (93,332,299)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 11,041,851 2,739,173
(Increase) / decrease in investments (26,790,815 7,226,902
Gain / (loss) on sale of investments (735,762 6,198,042
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(339,878,465) (255,587,182)
Net cash flow from investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Redeemable capital 24,247,000 176,553,000
Long term finances under morabaha
and musharika arrangements 44,542,380 193,512,500
Increase / (decrease) in short term finances under morabaha
and musharika arrangements 236,785,534 (51,971,168)
Long term deposits 16,978,787 3,702,264
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Net cash flow from financing activities 322,553,701 321,796,596
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NET INCREASE / (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (76,462,407) 84,895,026
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 89,426,851 4,531,825
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR 12,964,444 89,426,851
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1997
1. LEGAL STATUS AND NATURE OF BUSINESS
The Modaraba is a multipurpose perpetual modaraba formed under the Modaraba Companies and Modaraba
(Floatation and Control) Ordinance, 1980 and the rules framed thereunder and is managed by Crescent Business
Management (Private) Limited. It is listed on all the Stock Exchanges in Pakistan and is engaged in the business
of leasing, morabaha and musharika financing, investment in marketable securities and other related business.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2.1 Overall valuation policy
  These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
2.2 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is charged
to revenue on straight line method whereby the cost of an asset is written off over its expected
useful life to modaraba.
2.3 Investments
Long term investments are stated at cost. Short term investments are stated at lower of cost and
market value determined on aggregate portfolio basis.
2.4 Deferred costs
  These are amortized over a period of five years commencing from the year of incurrence.
2.5 Account receivables
Provision for doubtful debts is made/adjusted after review of outstanding portfolio at the year
end on the basis of NBFIs regulations as applicable to the Modarabas and management's own
judgement.
2.6 Taxation
Provision for current taxation is based on taxable income at current rates of taxation after
taking into account tax credits available.
The modaraba accounts for deferred taxation on all timing differences, using the liability method,
excluding the tax effect of those timing differences which are not likely to reverse in the
foreseeable future. As a measure of prudence, deferred tax debits are not accounted for.
2.7 Off-setting of financial assets and liabilities
A financial asset and a financial liability is off set and the net amount reported in the balance
sheet if the Modaraba has a legal enforceable right to set-off the recognized amounts and intends
either to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Corresponding income on the assets and charge on the liability is also off-setted.
2.8 Foreign currency
Transactions in foreign currencies are accounted for in Pak rupees at rates of exchange ruling at
the date of transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currency are translated into
Pak Rupee at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Exchange gain and losses on
translations are included in income currently.
2.9 Revenue recognition
2.9.1 Lease rentals are recognized as income when due on a systematic basis over the lease period.
2.9.2 Income from morabaha / musharika transactions is recognized on pro-rata accrual basis taking
into account, the duration of placement of funds and the estimated profit receivable.
2.9.3 Gain / loss on sale of investments is accounted for in the year in which it arises. Dividend
income is accounted for on receipt basis.
1997 1996
Rupees Rupees
3. ISSUED, SUBSCRIBED AND PAID UP CA