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Asian Leasing Company Limited
Annual Report 1998
CONTENTS
Company Information
Notice of the Meeting
Directors' Report
Pattern of Shareholding
Auditors' Report
Balance Sheet
Profit and Loss Account
Statement of Sources and Application of Funds
Notes to the Accounts
COMPANY INFORMATION
Board of Directors:
Mr. Zafar Iqbal Chairman
Mr. Mohammad Zafarullah Khan Director
Brig. (Retd) Mian Akhtar Hameed Director
Mr, Mohammad Aslam Director
Mr. Razi-ur-Rehman Khan Nominee Director- NIT
Mr. Muhammad Bilal Sheikh Nominee Director - NDFC
Mr. Javed Sadiq Nominee Director- NDFC
Mr. Shahid Hassan Nominee Director-NDFC
Mrs. Roohi Raees Khan Chief Executive Officer / Director
Company Secretary:
Mr. Imran-ur-Rehman
Bankers to the Company:
National Development Finance Corporation
Bank of Punjab
Crescent Investment Bank Limited
Faysal Bank Limited
Muslim Commercial Bank Limited
National Bank of Pakistan
Auditors:
Ford, Rhodes, Robson, Morrow
Chartered Accountants
Legal Advisor:
Khawaja M. Azeem
Advocate, High Court
Registrars and Share Transfer Office:
Noble Computer Services (Private) Ltd.
6th Floor, Hirani Centre,
I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi.
Registered Office & Head Office:
12-Ahmed Block,
New Garden Town,. Lahore.
Tel: 5882806-9
Fax: (042)5882669
Email: alc@brain.net.pk
Branch Office: 
204-Clifton Centre,
Khayaban-e-Roomi, Clifton, Karachi.                                                           ~
Tel: 5835936, 5866095
Fax: (021) 5873573
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the TWELFTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of ASIAN LEASING CORPORATION
LIMITED will be held on Monday, 28th December, 1998 at the registered office of the Company at 12-Ahmed
Block, New Garden Town, Lahore at 10.00 a.m. to transact the following business '
1.To confirm the minutes of 1 lth Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 30th December, 1997.
2.To receive, consider and adopt the audited accounts for the year ended June 30, 1998 together with the
Directors' and Auditors' reports thereon.
3.To appoint Auditors and fix their remuneration. The present Auditors, Messrs. Ford, Rhodes, Robson,
Morrow, Chartered Accountants, retire and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.
4.To transact any other business with the permission of the Chair.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
Lahore: IMRAN-UR-REHMAN
8th October, 1998. COMPANY SECRETARY
NOTES:
1.The Register of Members of the Company will remain closed from 23rd December, 1998 to 29th December,
1998 (both days inclusive) and no transfer of shares will be made during the period the register is closed.
2.A member entitled to attend and vote at the General Meeting is entitled to appoint one person as his proxy
to attend and vote on his behalf.
3.Instrument appointing proxy and the power of attorney or other authority under which it is signed or a
notarially certified copy of the power or authority must be deposited at the registered office of the Company
atleast 48 hours before the time of the meeting.
4.Shareholders are requested to notify any change in address immediately.
DIRECTORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
The Board of Directors presents to its members the 12th Annual Report together with Audited Accounts and the
Auditors' Report thereon for the year ended June 30, 1998.
The past twelve months of economic turmoil that developed in South East Asia affected many countries in the region.
In Pakistan the expected turn around in the economy could not materialize. During the year under review, the
profitability of most of the leasing companies was adversely affected due to disturbed investment climate, substantial
increase in the borrowing and operating costs. The general "Wait and See" policy adopted by the business combined
with substantial devaluation of the rupee are factors which are likely to put further pressure on the financial sector
including leasing companies, which rely mainly on foreign credit lines. This source of funding has become difficult to
tap in the last year or so. The situation is not likely to improve very much in the coming year. The liquidity problems of
DFl's/Banks made it difficult for the leasing companies to avail financing facilities from these traditional lenders. The
Corporation was however able to raise Rs. 50.000 million credit line from a local DFI.
The growth of the Corporation in the first five to six years is comparable with the majority of the leasing companies.
However a general decline has been witnessed in the last few years. This has been for various reasons, of which the
major one has been unavailability of funds through credit lines. Almost all the leasing companies which have
sustained a growth pattern over the past three to five years have mainly relied on the foreign credit lines.
ALC, since its inception has endeavored to grow gradually and continuously in order to maintain a quality portfolio.
This growth continued till 1993 - 94 whereafter it was stunted due to unavailability of funds, which is the life line of
the leasing companies. The deteriorating stock market conditions and slowing of economy in general did not allow
ALC to go for increase in its Paid-up Capital, which factor hindered obtaining foreign credit lines and the operations
declined during 1995-1998 and effected the return to the shareholders.
However, the quality of lease investment as well as sectoral / asset exposure has been well maintained due to
which a healthy recovery rate was possible. The Corporation was also able to meet its commitments with local as
well as foreign lenders.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial results of the company for the year under review and comparative figures for the last two years are
summarized below:
1995-96* 1996-97 1997-98
(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
Revenue 135,973,224 81,609,860 57,507,647
Expenditure
Financial Charges 79,709,257 45,296,571 30,269,079
Provisions / Bad Debts 5,789,116 9,883,181 21,153,298
Others 18,305,521 14,698,934 14,673,206
Profit/(Loss) before Tax 32,169,330 11,731,174 (8,587,936)
Taxation (19,400,000) (19,500,000) (44,510,667)
Profit/(Loss) after tax 12,769,330 (7,768,826) (53,098,603)
*18 months
The financial position of the company started declining over 1995 - 98 mainly owing to unavailability of funds to write
the required additional leases in the past three years or so. This, together with deteriorating performance of many        :~:-:
industrial sectors, especially cement, textile and engineering resulted in recovery problems as lease rentals could not
be realized on time. Hence the provisioning of Rs. 21.4 million which added to the over all loss of the Corporation.
The tax formula applicable to the leasing companies requires provisioning of taxation as the lease investment
reduces and depreciation advantage is lost. Like most leasing companies, the deferred taxation was not fully
provided for by ALC in the initial years with the hope that increase in lease investments in the future years would
reduce the requirement for deferred taxation which unfortunately did not materialize. However in order to present the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of Corporate Law Authority (CLA) and International Accounting
Standards (IAS) full provision of Rs. 22.9 million has been made in 1997-98. In addition to the above, a tax provision
of Rs. 21.6 million has been made in accordance with Income Tax Ordinance, 1979.
FUTURE OUTLOOK
Keeping the mushroom growth of leasing companies in Pakistan, many with a small capital base, ALC Board in
March, 1998, decided to look into the possibility of a merger in the larger interest of the lease financing sector. Such
a pioneering step, it was hoped, would set an example for the other leasing companies to follow and allow a
healthier lease financing industry to emerge.
Due to the reasons elaborated above and the requirement of CLA to raise paid-up capital up to Rs. 200 million in the
year 1999, the Board of Directors of your Corporation has decided to bring about the amalgamation of operations
with First Leasing Corporation Limited (FLCL) for which a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) has been signed
on June 19, 1998 and the Scheme of Arrangement has been drafted which after an agreement on a swap ratio will
be presented to the members/shareholders. The trend of "Amalgamation/Mergers" in the lease financing sector will
be witnessed in the coming two years when this sector consolidates.
After the proposed merger of ALC and FLCL, one of the largest leasing company in Pakistan, in terms of paid-up
capital, will emerge. With strong capital base and gross lease investment, the merged Corporation would be able to
attract local as well as multilateral financial institutions for obtaining credit lines. It is hoped that some other leasing
companies may also come forward and further strengthen this merger.
CHANGE IN BOARD / MANAGEMENT
Mr. Mohammad Aslam Khan, Chairman ALC due to his ill health, retired and nominated Mr. Zafar Iqbal who was
elected as the new Chairman of ALC in March, 1998.
In view of the expected amalgamation of ALC and FLCL operations, Mr. Muhammad Aslam relinquished charge from
ALC w.e.f. July 12, 1998 and Mrs. Roohi R. Khan was appointed the new Chief Executive Officer to facilitate the
proposed amalgamation of ALC with FLCL.  
COMPLIANCE WITH CLA REQUIREMENT ON YEAR 2000
ALC has already substantially rectified its computerized systems to meet the CLA requirement for the millennium
problem. It is expected that this requirement would be fully met shortly.
PATTERN OF SHAREHOLDING
The Pattern of share holding of the Company is annexed.
AUDITORS
The present Auditors M/s. Ford, Rhodes, Robson, Morrow, Chartered Accountants retire and being eligible offer
themselves for re-appointment.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The company is thankful to the authorities of the State Bank of Pakistan, Corporate Law Authority, our valuable
clients, financial institutions and shareholders for their continued support and co-operation. Appreciation is also
placed on record for the dedicated hard work put in by the staff of the Corporation.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Lahore ROOHI R. KHAN
October 8, 1998 CHIEF EXECUTIVE
PATTERN OF SHARE HOLDINGS AS AT JUNE 30, 1998
     Shareholding
Number of From To Total Shares Held
Shareholders
315 1 100 14,811
366 101 500 90,540
153 501 1,000 112,771
325 1,001 5,000 619,697
48 5,001 10,000 334,220
5 10,001 15,000 56,103
2 15,001 20,000 35,738
3 20,001 25,000 64,852
1 25,001 30,000 26,136
1 40,001 45,000 41,817
1 45,001 50,000 47,844
1 50,001 55,000 52,272
1 55,001 60,000 55,806
2 65,001 70,000 134,489
1 70,001 75,000 72,600
1 75,001 80,000 79,514
1 100,001 105,000 104,544
1 120,001 125,000 121,000
1 145,001 150,000 155,300
3 260,001 265,000 783,004
2 520,001 525,000 1,045,440
1 525,001 530,000 527,720
1 565,001 570,000 569,329
1 2,610,001 2,615,000 2,612,600
1 2,695,001 2,700,000 2,696,253
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
1238 10,454,400
========== ========== ========== ==========
CATEGORIES OF SHAREHOLDERS AS AT JUNE 30, 1998
Categories of Shareholders Number Shares Held Percentage
INDIVIDUALS 1,213 3,609,024 34.522
INVESTMENT COMPANIES 4 263,073 2.516
INSURANCE COMPANIES 2 611,146 5.846
JOINT STOCK COMPANIES 9 378,199 3.618
FINANCIAL INVESTORS 3 5,381,453 51.475
MO DARABA 4 95,636 0.915
FOREIGN INVESTORS 0 0 0
CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES 2 112,733 1.078
CHARITABLE TRUSTS 1 3,136 0.030
OTHERS 0 0 0
--------- --------- ---------
Total 1,238 10,454,400 100.000
========== ========== ==========
AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
We have audited the annexed balance sheet of Asian Leasing Corporation Limited as at June 30,
1998 and the related profit and loss account and statement of source and application of funds, together with the
notes forming part thereof, for the year then ended and we state that we have obtained all the information and
explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purposes of our audit and, after
due verification thereof, we report that:
(a) in our opinion, proper books of account have been kept by the company as required by the Companies
Ordinance, 1984;
(b) in our opinion:
i) the balance sheet and profit and loss account together with the notes thereon have been drawn up
in conformity with the Companies Ordinance, 1984, and are in agreement with the books of
account and are further in accordance with accounting policies consistently applied;
ii) the expenditure, incurred during the year was for the purpose of the Company's business; and
iii) the business conducted, investments made and the expenditure incurred during the year were in
accordance with the objects of the Company;
(c)in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the balance
sheet, profit and loss account and the statement of source and application of funds, together with the notes
forming part thereof, give the information required by the Companies Ordinance, 1984, in the manner so
required and respectively give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at June 30, 1998
and of the loss and the changes in source and application of funds for the year then ended; and
(d) in our opinion no Zakat was deductible at source under Zakat and Ushr Ordinance, 1980.
Lahore: FORD RHODES, ROBS ON, MORROW
October 8, 1998. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
BALANCE SHEET AS AT JUNE 30, 1998
Notes 1998 1997
CAPITAL AND RESERVES Rupees Rupees
Authorised capital
25,000,000 (1997: 25,000,000) ordinary shares of 250,000,000 250,000,000
Rs.10/- each ========== ==========
Issued, subscribed and paid-up capital 4 104,544,000 104,544,000
Special Reserve 5 7,104,821 7,104,821
General Reserve 31,336,477 31,336,477
Unappropriated loss (60,867,429 (7,768,826
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(22,426,131 30,672,472
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82,117,869 135,216,472
LONG TERM AND DEFERRED LIABILITIES
Long term loans- secured 6 52,639,036 78,459,557
Obligation under finance lease 7 193,381 -
Marginal deposits on lease arrangements 8 33,258,916 47,651,652
Customers' deposits - COIs 9 575,000 1,725,000
Provision for gratuity 25,277 55,085
Provision for deferred taxation 22,900,000 -
--------- ---------
109,591,610 127,891,294
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturity of long term loans 69,627,277 93,865,603
Current maturity of obligation under finance lease 112,109 -
Current maturity of marginal deposits 8 19,984,764 20,794,920
Short term loans- secured 10 - 15,000,000
Short term customers' deposits- COIs 11 - 2,702,400
Accrued liabilities 557,431 322,078
Mark-up accrued on secured loans 1,200,511 2,912,469
Mark-up accrued on Certificates of Investment 17,654 86,678
Provision for taxation 42,788,462 32,967,541
Provision against Corporate Assets Tax 2,610,667 -
Central Excise duty payable 145,596 65,286
Others 797,800 469,223
Dividends 240,306 246,846
138,082,577 169,433,044
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS 12 - -
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329,792,056 432,540,810
========= =========
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS 13 5,974,703 5,209,982
INVESTMENT IN LEASE FINANCE
Lease payments receivable 268,374,847 387,327,080
Residual value 53,346,258 67,791,891
--------- ---------
Gross lease payments receivable 321,721,105 455,118,971
Less: Unearned mark-up (55,898,189 (82,087,583
--------- ---------
Net investment in lease finance 265,822,916 373,031,388
Less: Current maturity (105,638,175 (154,790,934
Provision for doubtful receivables (17,681,126 (7,293,921
--------- ---------
142,503,615 210,946,533
LONG TERM INVESTMENTS 14 8,617,000 8,888,000
DEFERRED COST 15 2,069,538 1,733,787
CURRENT ASSETS
Current portion of net investment in lease finance 105,638,175 154,790,934
Short term finances - secured 16 2,266,573 17,326,540
Other investments 17 10,000,000 -
Advances, deposits, prepayments and other
receivables 18 18,218,602 14,347,939
Cash and bank balances 19 34,503,850 19,297,095
--------- ---------
170,627,200 205,762,508
--------- ---------
329,792,056 432,540,810
========= =========
The annexed notes form an integral part of these accounts.
Chief Executive Director
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
Notes 1998 1997
Rupees Rupees
Income from lease operations 20 48,284,177 72,018,354
Mark-up income 21 7,468,206 8,703,596
Other income 22 1,755,264 887,910
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57,507,647 81,609,860
EXPENDITURE
Direct cost of leases 23 27,431 79,552
Financial charges 24 30,269,079 45,296,571
Administrative and operating expenses 25 11,805,615 12,395,475
Depreciation 13 1,377,993 1,225,502
Deferred costs - Amortised 15 1,187,167 998,405
Provision for doubtful receivables 21,153,298 9,883,181
Provision for diminution in value of investment 275,000 -
---------- ----------
66,095,583 69,878,686
---------- ----------
(Loss) / profit before tax (8,587,936) 11,731,174
Taxation 26 (44,510,667) (19,500,000)
---------- ----------
Loss after tax (53,098,603) (7,768,826)
Unappropriated loss brought forward (7,768,826) -
---------- ----------
Unappropriated-loss carried forward (60,867,429) (7,768,826)
========== ==========
The annexed notes form an integral part of these accounts.
Chief Executive Director
STATEMENT OF SOURCES AND APPLICATION OF FUNDS (CASH FLOW)
FOR THE YEAR JUNE 30, 1998
1998 1997
Rupees Rupees
CASH FLOWFROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss after taxation (53,098,603) (7,768,826)
Adjustment for:
Depreciation 1,377,993 1,225,502
Amortisation of deferred costs 1,187,167 998,405
(Profit) on sale of fixed assets (1,398,077) (259,852)
Provision for doubtful receivables 21,153,298 9,883,181
Provision for deferred tax 22,900,000 -
Provision for diminution in value of investments 275,000 -
45,495,381 11,847,236
---------- ----------
Operating profit before working capital changes -7,603,222 4,078,410
(Increase)/decrease in:
Short term finances (other than provision for doubtful
and current portion) 569,249 802,313
Other investment (10,000,000) -
Advances, deposits, prepayments and other