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BURSHANE (PAKISTAN) LIMITED)
Annual Report 1998
(Member of the Royal Dutch-Shell Group of Companies)
CONTENTS
Board of Directors
Notice of Meeting
Chairman's Review
Report of the Directors
Auditors' Report
Performance Indicators
Balance Sheet
Profit & Loss Account
Cash Flow Statement
Notes to the Accounts
Pattern of Holding of Shares
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
T.V. Higgins -- Chairman
Saleemuddin Ahmed
Khurshid Bhaimia
C. B. Christian
A.M. Devine
Razi-ur-Rahman Khan
G.L. Lezaun
G.R. Memon
A.G. Swanson
Trudy Taylor
GENERAL MANAGER
Saleemuddin Ahmed
SECRETARY
Majid A. Jhumra
AUDITORS
A.F. Ferguson & Co.
Chartered Accountants
BANKERS
Standard Chartered Bank
Deutsche Bank Limited
ANZ Grindlays Bank p.l.c.
Muslim Commercial Bank Limited
Habib Bank Limited
Allied Bank of Pakistan Limited
REGISTERED OFFICE
Burshane (Pakistan) Limited
Prime Point Building,
Main Khayaban-e-lttehad, Phase VII,
Defence Housing Authority,
Karachi-75500.
NOTICE OF MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the Thirty-Second Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at 10.00 a.m. on Friday
27th November, 1998 at Sheraton Hotel, Karachi to transact the following business:
1. To receive and of the Directors and Auditors together with the Audited Accounts for the year ended 30th June, 1998.
2. To approve, the payment of final dividend as recommended by the Directors, of Rs. 5.00 per share making a total dividend
of Rs. 9.00 per share for the year ended 30th June, 1998.
3. To appoint Auditors and fix their remuneration.
NOTES:
i) The Share Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from 18th November to 27th November 1998 (both days inclusive)
when no transfer of shares will be accepted for registration.
ii) A member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting may appoint a proxy to attend, speak and vote on his/her behalf.
iii) Proxies must be received at the Registered Office of the Company not less than 48 hours before the time of the meeting.
iv) Shareholders are requested to notify any change in their address immediately.
CHAIRMAN'S REVIEW
Welcome to the thirty-second Annual General Meeting of the Company. I am pleased to present to you the Audited Accounts for the year ended
30th June, 1998.
The supply of indigenous gas increased to 173,000 tonnes, up from 161,000 tonnes last year, because of three new indigenous gas fields coming on stream.
LPG imports were also higher at 32,500 tonnes vs. 27,000 tonnes imported during the financial year 1996-97. However, the overall increase of 9% in the
supplies was not enough to meet the growing demand in the country which remained unsatisfied.
Burshane's sales volume of 19,700 tonnes was 10% higher than the sales of last year which was made possible by increased LPG production from the two
refineries in Karachi. No action has been taken by the government on our representation for a price revision made through the LPG Advisory Committee
following the rise in the base stock price and in the exchange parity of the dollar. The Operating Profit shows an increase of Rs. 11.3 million.
As indicated in last year's Review, your Company has negotiated a deal to obtain supplies of 35,000 tonnes of LPG in collaboration with Lifeline (Pvt) Ltd.
through a new LPG Terminal facility being built by Engro Pak Tank Ltd. next to their Chemical Terminal at Port Qasim. The entire fixed investment in this
facility will be made by EPTL. Burshane alongwith Lifeline will be entitled to use the terminal under a Terminal Service Agreement on payment of agreed
tariff. Burshane will be investing in the primary transportation arrangement for bulk transfer of LPG to its filling plants and also in acquiring additional
marketing equipment necessary to handle higher volumes of gas.
The Change Process initiated at the corporate level last year, is in progress. Some new appointments have been made in the middle management to
strengthen and support the management team in carrying out the onerous responsibilities that lie ahead. The business processes are being
re-engineered, and the management structure is being modified to match the ensuing demands of the business. The sales and marketing staff are being
trained and developed to meet the challenges of new market segments.
We are striving to improve the business, health and safety environment in Burshane through the platform of the LPG Advisory Committee. We have
offered to support the government effort in redrafting and making suitable changes in the outdated LPG (Production & Distribution) Rules 1971 as well
as those prescribed under the Petroleum Rules 1985 to cater for the changed needs and demands of the international safety standards. We are also
continuing our efforts to achieve total de-regulation of LPG industry in the best interest of the country and community.
There has been a change at the Board level; Mr. F. D. de Koning retired during the year. His valuable contribution to the Company's business is much
appreciated. He is replaced by Mr. C. Balmes. I would also like to put on record my appreciation of the efforts made by all the staff and the management
team in meeting the challenges of the Change Process and in achieving the excellent financial results. I am confident that they will continue with their
commitment and good performance in the future as well.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS
Your directors are pleased to present their Annual Report on the Audited Accounts of the Company and the Auditors' Report thereon for
the year ended 30th June, 1998.
SALES
Your company's sales during the year were 19,700 tonnes vs. 18,450 tonnes in the previous year. The marginal increase was due to improved
product availability from the local refineries.
PROFIT AFTER TAXATION
Profit after tax increased over last year, mainly due to selective procurement of imported product to optimise the supply of LPG.
APPROPRIATIONS Rupees
As per Audited Accounts, 65,805,629
profit for the year before taxation was (17,757,764)
Less: Taxation for the year ---------------
Profit after taxation 48,047,865
Add: Unappropriated profit brought forward 3,793,762
---------------
Profit available for appropriation 51,841,627
Out of which:
Interim dividend @ Rs. 4.00 per share was declared in  (10,780,972)
February 1998 absorbing Your directors now recommend
that the balance available be utilized in providing for:
Final dividend @ Rs. 5.00 per share (1997 Rs. 15,000,000) (13,476,215)
Transfer to General Reserve (1997 Rs. 15,000,000) (25,000,000)
---------------
Unappropriated profit to be carried forward 2,584,440
==========
DIRECTORS
The Board places on record its appreciation to the contribution made by the retiring Director Mr. F.D. de Koning. Mr. Christian Balmes has
been co-opted in his place.
PATTERN OF SHAREHOlDING
The pattern of shareholding as on 30th June, 1998 is shown on page 23.
EARNING PER SHARE
The earning per share is Rs. 17.96.
AUDITORS
The present Auditors, Messrs. A.F. Ferguson & Co., retire and being eligible for election offer themselves for re-appointment.
AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
We have audited the annexed Balance Sheet of Burshane (Pakistan) Limited as at June 30, 1998 and the related Profit and Loss Account and Cash
Flow Statement, 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
Cash Flow Statement, 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 profit and cash
flows for the year then ended; and
d) in our opinion, Zakat deductible at source under the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance, 1980 was deducted by the company and deposited in the Central
Zakat Fund established under section 7 of that Ordinance.
BALANCE SHEET
As at June 30, 1998
Note 1998 1997
Rupees Rupees
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Operating assets 3 96,897,778 89,889,811
Capital work-in-progress 4 8,148,708 --
--------------- ---------------
105,046,486 89,889,811
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS                                                                     5 49,000,000 40,000,000
LONG-TERM LOANS 6 809,392 953,825
LONG-TERM DEPOSITS AND PREPAYMENTS 7 231,216 2,511,654
--------------- ---------------
TOTAL LONG-TERM ASSETS 155,087,094 133,355,290
CURRENT ASSETS
Stores and spares 8 14,823,031 14,868,770
Stock-in-trade 9 3,605,051 3,617,212
Trade debts 569,498 435,359
Loans, advances, short-term prepayments and other receivables 10 23,775,023 18,290,350
Taxation -- 2,537,312
Short-term investment 2,000,000 72,500,000
Cash and bank balances 80,103,499 25,010,966
--------------- ---------------
TOTAL, CURRENT ASSETS 124,876,102 137,259,969
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors, accrued and other liabilities 13 33,841,512 46,328,566
Taxation 6,319,854 --
Proposed dividend 13,476,215 21,561,944
--------------- ---------------
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 53,637,581 67,890,510
--------------- ---------------
NET CURRENT ASSETS 71,238,521 69,369,459
--------------- ---------------
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 226,325,615 202,724,749
LONG-TERM AND DEFERRED LIABILITIES
Deferred Taxation 14 2,643,506 2,885,418
Cylinder and regulator deposits 104,145,239 104,093,139
--------------- ---------------
106,788,745 106,978,557
CAPITAL COMMITMENTS 15
--------------- ---------------
119,536,870 95,746,192
========== ==========
NET ASSETS
REPRESENTED BY:
SHARE CAPITAL 16 26,952,430 26,952,430
GENERAL RESERVE 17 90,000,000 65,000,000
UNAPPROPRIATED PROFIT 2,584,440 3,793,762
--------------- ---------------
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY 119,536,870 95,746,192
========== ==========
The annexed notes form an integral part of these
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
For the year ended June 30, 1998
Note 1998 1997
Rupees Rupees
Sakes 292,097,424 259,369,317
Cost of 18 189,926,180 165,980,646
--------------- ---------------
Gross Profit 102,171,244 93,388,671
Administrative 19 49,154,698 51,687,273
--------------- ---------------
Operating profit 53,016,546 41,701,398
Other Income 20 18,704,886 20,888,610
--------------- ---------------
71,721,432 62,590,008
--------------- ---------------
Less: Financial charges 21 948,860 394,553
Other charges 22 4,966,943 4,221,746
--------------- ---------------
5,915,803 4,616,299
--------------- ---------------
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 65,805,629 57,973,709
Taxation 23 17,757,764 14,043,636
--------------- ---------------
PROFIT AFTER TAXATION 48,047,865 43,930,073
UNAPPROPRIATED PROFIT BROUGHT FORWARD 3,793,762 7,206,605
--------------- ---------------
AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION 51,841,627 51,136,678
APPROPRIATIONS
DIVIDENDS
Interim- Rs. 4.00 (1997: Rs. 4.00 ) per share 10,780,972 10,780,972
Final- Proposed Rs. 5.00 (1997: Rs. 8.00 ) per share 13,476,215 21,561,944
TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVE 25,000,000 15,000,000
--------------- ---------------
49,257,187 47,342,916
--------------- ---------------
UNAPPROPRIATED PROFIT CARRIED FORWARD 2,584,440 3,793,762
========== ==========
The annexed notes form an integral part of these accounts.
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
For the year ended June 30, 1998
Note 1998 1997
Rupees Rupees
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash generated from operations 27 51,195,562 63,882,782
Interest paid (439,761 (192,757)
Taxes paid (9,142,510) (16,606,038)
Long-term loans and advances 144,433 517,746
Long-term deposits and prepayments 2,280,438 (2,420,507)
Cylinder and regulator deposits 52,100 551,450
--------------- ---------------
Net cash inflow from operating activities 44,090,262 45,732,676
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Fixed capital expenditure (32,841,063) (29,082,562)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 1,085,150 2,762,868
Interest received 12,798,613 23,578,417
Purchase of long-term investments (9,000,000) (12,000,000)
--------------- ---------------
Net cash outflow from investing activities (27,957,300) (14,741,277)
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid (31,540,429) (21,277,740)
--------------- ---------------
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (15,407,467) 9,713,659
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 97,510,966 87,797,307
--------------- ---------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year 28 82,103,499 97,510,966
========== ==========
The annexed notes form an integral part of these accounts.
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the year ended June 30, 1998
1. LEGAL STATUS AND NATURE OF BUSINESS
The Company is incorporated in Pakistan and is listed on the Karachi and Lahore Stock Exchanges. The principal activity of the Company is
storing and marketing liquefied petroleum gas throughout Pakistan.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2.1 Accounting convention
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
2.2 Staff retirement benefits
Staff retirements benefits include:
a) approved funded pension scheme for its management staff and approved funded gratuity scheme for all its employees. Contributions are
made annually to these schemes on the basis of actuarial recommendation at the rate of 20% per annum of basic salary for pension and 8.33%
per annum of basic salary for gratuity. Actuarial valuations of the schemes are carried out annually and the latest valuations were carried out
as at June 30, 1998. The fair value of the scheme's assets and liabilities for past services of the employees at the latest valuation date were
Rs. 28.298 million and Rs. 25.783 million respectively for the pension scheme and Rs. 9.278 million and Rs. 8.343 million respectively for the
gratuity scheme. Projected Entry Age Normal method, using the following significant assumptions, is used for valuation of the schemes:
-- Expected rate of increase in salaries for management and other employees 14% per annum.
-- Expected rate of interest on investment 14% per annum.
b) approved contribution provident fund for all employees.
Retirement benefits are payable to staff on completion of prescribed qualifying period of service under these schemes.
2.3 Staff leave benefits
Annual provision is made in the accounts for the monetary value of accumulated annual leave of all staff members.
2.4 Taxation
Current
Provision for current taxation is based on taxable income at the current rate of taxation, after taking into account tax credits and rebates available,
if any, or one-half percent of turnover, whichever is higher.
Deferred
The Company accounts for deferred taxation, on all material differences using the liability method. However, deferred tax is not provided if it
can be established with reasonable probability that these timing differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
2.5 Tangible fixed assets
Operating fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is charged to income applying the straight line method
whereby the cost of an asset is written off over its estimated useful life. Depreciation on additions during the year is charged at half the applicable
rates, while no depreciation is charged on assets in the year of disposal.
Maintenance and normal repairs are charged to income as and when incurred. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized and the assets
so replaced, if any, are retired.
Gains and losses on disposal of assets are taken to profit and loss accounts.
2.6 Stores and spares
Stores and spares are valued at cost arrived at using the first-in-first-out method except those in transit which are stated at invoice values plus
other charges incurred thereon.
2.7 Stock-in-trade
Liquefied petroleum gas is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, Cost is determined on the basis of first-in. first-out method.
Stock of appliances and accessories are stated at cost.
2.8 Investment
Investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution in value, In arriving at the provision in respect of any diminution in long-term
investment consideration is given only if there is a permanent impairment in the value of the investment.
2.9 Foreign currency translation
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into rupees at the rates of exchange which approximate those prevailing at the balance
sheet date except for the liabilities covered under forward exchange contracts which are translated at the contracted rates. Exchange gains or 
losses are taken to income currently.
2.10 Revenue recognition
Sales are recorded at the time of delivery to the distributors and direct customers. Profit on Investments is accounted for on accrual basis.
3. OPERATING ASSETS
3.1 The following is a statement of the operating assets:
Cost at Additions/ Transfers Cost at Accumulated Charge for Transfers Accumulated Book Annual
July 1, (deletions) (out) June 30, depreciation the year/ (out) depreciation value at rate of
1997 1998 at July 1, (depreciation at June 30, June 30, depreciation
1997 on deletions) 1998 1998 %
(Rupees)
Building on lease hold land 9,565,819 796,571 -- 10,362,390 4,904,926 635,385 -- 5540311 4,822,079 7.5
Building on land under license 5,172,028 393,887 -- 5,565,915 4,159,965 144,256 -- 4,304,221 1,261,694 7.5
Plant and machinery 22,314,803 1,084,530 -- 23,399,333 15,929,639 956,089 -- 16,885,728 6,513,605 10
Tanks, pipelines and fittings 19,731,634 -- -- 19,731,634 18,994,129 260,790 -- 19,254,919 476,715 10
Fire fighting equipment 7,961,943 277,700 -- 8,239,643 5,108,269 312,326 -- 5,420,595 2819048.00 7
* *
Cylinders and regulators 173,843,290 -- (2,193,620) 171,604,183 110,842,774 8,434,409.00 (109,681) 119,122,015 52,482,168 10
(45,487) (45,487)
Vehicles 13,612,806 2,411,263 -- 15,088,034 8,568,326 2,162,324 -- 9,794,615 5293419.00 25
(936,035) (936,035)
Furniture, fittings and electric