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MacDonald Layton & Company Limited
Annual Report 1999
CONTENTS
Board of Directors
Notice of the Annual General Meeting
Directors' Report
Auditors' Report to the Members
Balance Sheet
Profit and Loss Account
Statement of Source and Application of Funds
Notes to the Accounts
Pattern of Shareholdings
Subsidiary Companys' Accounts
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DIRECTORS BRIG. N. HUMAYUNE (Retd) Chairman & Chief Executive
MR. A.M. RIZVI
MAJ. GEN. SHAFQAT A. SYED (Retd)
MR. G. A. ZAFAR
MR. G. R. MEMON
MRS. ZEBA RAZA
MRS. HEER BHAIMIA
SECRETARY MR. K. S. SHAIKH
AUDITORS FORD, RHODES, ROBSONS, MORROW
Chartered Accountants
LEGAL ADVISORS FARUQI & COMPANY, Advocates
BANKERS Habib Bank Limited
Muslim Commercial Bank Limited
American Express Bank Limited
Standard Chartered Bank
REGISTERED MacDonald Layton Building,
OFFICE 34, West Wharf,
P.O. Box 4133
Karachi-2.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Thirty Seventh Annual General Meeting of MacDONALD LAYTON
& COMPANY LIMITED will be held on Friday the 31st December 1999 at 9:00 a.m. at the Registered
Office of the Company, 34 West Wharf Road, Karachi to transact the following business:
1. To confirm the Minutes of the Thirty Sixth Annual General Meeting of the Company held on
31st December 1998.
2. To receive and consider the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Accounts together with the
Directors' and Auditors' Report for the Period ended 30th June 1999.
3. To approve Directors' and Chief Executive remunerations.
4. To appoint auditors and fix their remunerations.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
K. S. SHAIKH
Karachi: 9th December 1999 Company Secretary
NOTES:
1. Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from 21st December to 31st December
1999 (both days inclusive).
2. Any member qualified to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting is entitled to appoint
a proxy who must be a member of the .Company to attend and vote on his behalf under the
Articles of Association of the Company.
3. The instrument appointing a proxy to be valid must be deposited at the registered office of
the Company 48 hours before the time of meeting duly stamped, signed and witnessed.
4. Shareholders are requested to promptly notify the Company of any change in their addresses.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
1. Directors of MacDONLAD LAYTON & COMPANY LIMITED submit their report together with the
accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 June 1999.
2. In the year under review the Company has been informed that the Bank's Foreign Currency
claims under the ECGS relating to Iraqi Projects have been settled. Nevertheless MLI's Claims
on the Iraqi Client regarding taken-over assets in IRAQ, arrears of Bills, damages and Bank
Guarantees continue to be pursued by MLI. As a result of this, efforts are in hand to have MLC's
Counter Guarantees released which were given on behalf of MLI, in the form of hypothecations
on its domestic assets.
3. Despite prompt submission, by the Company, its proposals for Revival, including settlement
of domestic loans, under the State Bank of Pakistan Incentive Scheme, could not be processed
by the lead Bank in the year under review. However, the matter is being pursued vigorously.
Recently the Government of Pakistan has given fresh directives to the financial institutions for
the Revival of ailing and revivable suits, which will, hopefully, benefit the Company in its efforts.
No sooner the proposed settlement of MLC's domestic liabilities is reached, the Company is
expected to re-launch itself on the road to total rehabilitation.
4. As for its Hayatt Regency Hotel Claim, there has been no progress so far. However, the
Company is in contact with the Government appointed custodian on the subject. Any how, in
the light of Government's emphasis on privatization, it is hoped that there will be some solid
progress to report on the issue in the near future.
5. The Out-Of-Court Settlement reached with WAPDA on SCARP MARDAN could not be imple-
mented because the Authority did not release a part of MLC's assets by due date as envisaged
in the Agreement on the subject. WAPDA has, however, filed the case in the High Court of
SINDH for a decree in the matter, this is being contested in the light of the Authority's failure
to keep to its side of the bargain. In the meanwhile a number of proposals have been made
to WAPDA for an Out-Of-Court settlement which have not so far been responded to by the
Authority.
6. In the year under review, the company working as a Manager-cum-Joint Venture partner with
Arabian construction company Pakistan (Pvt) Limited, has completed two contracts of approxi-
mately Rs. 415 million for PAKISTAN Atomic Energy Commission. These entailed the
Construction of complementary works at the 300 MW CHASHMA Nuclear Power Project.
Consequently, the Company's direct Turnover is restricted to the Management Fee.
7. The High Court of SINDH's appointed Arbitrator on MLC's PSO contract has, after long
deliberations, given his award. The reliefs given to MLC by the Arbitrator are considered to
be totally inadequate. In consequence, an Appeal has been filed for the amendment of the
award by the Court, to provide adequate reliefs to accord with the Arbitrator's findings. The
Suite now awaits hearing and decision by the High Court of SlNDH expected soon.
8. MLC's claim on the National Assembly Building Contract is now under the active consideration
of Capital Development Authority. Considerable progress has been reported by the Executive
Director of the Company, who recently had a number of meetings on the subject with the CDA
officials. A settlement in the matter was, however, delayed within CDA and is now expected
to be taken up on priority.
9. There is no turn-over for the year ended 30 June 1999 as the existing Projects came to an
end and no new contracts could be secured for want of Banking Facilities.
10. The trading results of the Company are:-
a. Loss for the year Rs. 9,566 million
b. Accumulated losses brought forward Rs. 132,324 million
c. Loss carried forward Rs. 141,890 million
11. The loss carried forward as reflected in the preceding paragraph, includes a contingency
provision amounting to Rs. 42.589 million, being Mark-up Claims raised by the Banks. On these
the company maintains that having opted for the State Bank of Pakistan Incentive Scheme,
not legally admissible. Even otherwise, they are beyond the agreed terms of the relevant Credit
Agreements.
12. The Auditors have qualified the Accounts in respect of Paras 2 to 10 and Notes 15(a), (b),
(c), and (d), 16, 18(a), and (c), 6, 7(b), 9 and 11(a), (b) and (c).
The above matters are clarified as below:-
a) Para 15 Note 15(a), (b), (c), (d), and 16. We confirm that the loan may be paid in five
equal annual installments over a period of five years, commencing from the years the
company starts making profits from its business. Alternatively, and subject of specific
consent being obtained from us and the Authorities, this loan may be converted into
Equity at an agreed Share Value.
b) We confirm that this loan is exclusive of any Interest/Mark-up which has since been
waived upto 30 June 1999.
c) We confirm that the balance of Rs. 10.00 million is exclusive of any Interest/Mark-up
which has since been waived. This refers to the tripartite Agreement in the matter.
d) The matter has been explained in Note 3. Note 16. The matter has been explained in
Note 5.
e) The matter has been explained in Note 5.
f) Note 18 (c) - Turnover Tax. Subsequent to the Balance Sheet date, the Appeals were
decided by Income Tax Appellate Tribunal setting aside previous orders. However, rec-
tification orders are awaited from the DCIT for the assessment year 1991-1992 to 1994-
95 wherein considerable amount of refund is due to the Company, out of a total of Rs.
3.548 million shown in the Balance Sheet as Income Tax refundable. This matter is being
pursued vigorously.
g) Note 12 - Site/Formworks, etc. Valuation. The matter has been explained in Note 5.
h) Note 7(b) (i) -Work-in-Progress. The matter has been explained and details mentioned
in Note 7.
i) Note 9. The matter has been explained in Note 8.
j) Note 11(a) . This matter has been explained and details in Note 4 and 5.
13. In respect of SUPARCO Aerospace Institute Project it may be recalled that the work was
discontinued about four years ago due to dispute with the customer. The Client has appointed
another Contractor to Finish the work and once it is finished in the near future, the Company's
account with the Customer will be settled.
14. No profit or loss has been accounted for in the accounts as the same will be reflected on
finalization of the Joint venture contracts expected in the following year.
15. DIVIDEND
The Directors do not recommend any Dividend due to brought forward losses.
16. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The affairs of the Subsidiary Companies, ML International (Pvt) Ltd. and Plant Rentals (Pvt)
Ltd. are covered in the respective Director's Report.
17. AUDITORS
The retiring Auditors, Messrs. Ford, Rodes, Robson, Morrow being eligible offer themselves
for reappointment.
18. STAFF
The Directors wish to place on record their appreciation of the efforts put in by the staff and
other employees during the difficult period faced by the Company.
On Behalf of the Board
BRIG. N. HUMAYUNE (Retd) A.M. RIZVI
Chief Executive Director
AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
1. We have audited the annexed balance sheet of MacDONALD LAYTON & COMPANY LIMITED as at June 30, 1999
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 than ended and we state that we have obtained all the information and explanation
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:
2. These accounts have been prepared under the going concern basis of the assumption that the Company would
received financial assistance from banks and other lenders although as shown in the accounts the Company has
suffered recurring losses upto the year ended June 30, 1999 and, as of that date, the Company's total liabilities
exceeded its total assets by Rs. 95.048 million. the accounts do not include any adjustment or reclassification
of assets and liabilities on the basis of the position explained by the management in note 28 to the accounts.
3. In view of note 4(i) and 10(b), the losses incurred and liquidity problems faced by the Company's wholly owned
subsidiary ML International (Private) Limited (MLI), we are unable to express an opinion on the value of investment
in MLI, the recoverability of the amounts due from MLI and the potential financial exposure in respect of guarantees
referred to in note 18.1(b) to the accounts.
4. We have not seen confirmations from the lenders regarding the write back of interest amountings to Rs. 2.605
million [note 15(b)] and the cessation of accrual of interest on the borrowings are referred to in note 15(a) and
(b) to the accounts.
5. We have not seen confirmations from the lenders regarding the reclassification of short-term loans to long term
loans amounting to Rs. 85.065 million [notes 15(a), (b) and (d)].
6. Long term loans of Rs. 95.065 million remain unconfirmed by the lenders and hence remained unverified.
7. Stocks and materials at sites amountings to Rs. 2.973 make-up [note 7(a)] were not physically verified because
of restrictions due to the company's dispute with the customers. Further, no provision for slow moving and obsolete
stocks stated in note 5 and 7(a) has been made.
8. The management decision to cease accruing interest/mark-up on the loans (note 15(d) (iv) is subject to successful
negotiations with the lenders.
9. The profit/loss arising on the joint venture has not been accounted for due to the reasons given in note 23 to
the accounts.
10. The company has not prepared consolidated financial statements as required by International Accounting Standard
27 for the reasons stated in note 31(b) to the accounts.
11. (a) in our opinion, proper books of accounts have been kept by the company as required by the Companies
Ordinance, 1984;
(b) in our opinion:
(i) the balance sheet and loss account together with the notes thereon have been drawn up in conformity
with the Companies Ordinance, 1984 and are in agreement with books of account and are further
in accordance with accounting policies constantly applied;
(ii) the expenditure incurred during the year was for the purpose of the company's business; and
(iii) the business conducted, investment made and the expenditure incurred during the year were in
accordance with the objects of the Company;
(c) because of the significance of the matters discussed in 2 to 10 above, and the uncertainty of the outcome
of the matters stated in notes 6, 7(b), 9, 11(a) to (c), 15(a) to (d), 16 and 18(a) and (c) to the accounts
we do not express an opinion on the balance sheet, profit and loss account and the statement of changed
in financial position together with the notes forming part thereof, as at June 30, 1999; and
(d) in our opinion no Zakat was deductible at source under the Zakat and Ushr Ordinances, 1980.
12. Without further qualifying our report we draw attention to note 3.4 to the accounts. The company is amortising
leasehold land over an a period of 20 years on the assumption that the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) will renew the
lease after its expiry in year 2002. Consequently, pending the decision of the KPT, leasehold land is being amortised
over 20 years instead of the period of lease which at present is 9 years.
FORD, RHODES, ROBSON, MORROW
Karachi 9th December 1999 Chartered Accountants
BALANCE SHEET AS AT JUNE 30, 1999
Note 1999 1998
(Rs. '000s)
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS 3 19,021 21,044
LONG TERM INVESTMENTS 4 4,619 4,619
CURRENT ASSETS
Stock of materials, stores and spares 5 3,635 3,711
Site/Formworks etc. valuation 6 3,624 3,624
Work-in-progress 7 5,204 5,204
Advances to sub-contractors 8 453 453
Contract debtors 9 4,430 11,981
Loans and advances 10 11,203 10,942
Other receivables 11 17,232 17,278
Income-tax refundable (Net) 18.1 3,548 3,525
Cash and bank balances 12 59 128
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49,388 56,846
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73,028 82,509
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SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Authorised capital
5,000,000 ordinary shares of Rs. 10/- each 50,000 50,000
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Issued, subscribed and paid-up capital 13 32,400 32,400
Revenue reserve
Transfer of realised profit on sale of revalued assets 14,444 13,778
Profit and loss account (141,890) (132,324)
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(95,046) (86,146)
SURPLUS ON REVALUATION OF FIXED ASSETS 14 28,118 28,784
LONG TERM LOANS 15 95,065 93,253
LONG TERM LIABILITY 16 2,060 4,120
DEFERRED LIABILITY
Provision for staff gratuity 453 433
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short term loan from directors - unsecured 509 --
Mobilization advances 900 900
Creditors and sub-contractors 11,623 12,316
Current maturity of Long term liability 16 8,240 6,180
Accrued expenses 7,450 7,329
Advance payment 2,074 2,074
Other liabilities 17 11,582 13,266
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42,378 42,065
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS 18 ------------------ ------------------
73,028 82,509
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The annexed notes form an integral part of these accounts.
Auditors' report is annexed hereto.
BRIG. N. HUMAYUNE (Retd) A.M. RIZVI
Chief Executive Director
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
For the year ended June 30, 1999
June 30, June 30,
1999 1998
Note (Rs. '000s)
CONTRACT LOSS
Turnover
Value of work completed -- --
Closing work-in-progress 62,349 62,349
Opening work-in-progress (62,349) (62,349)
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-- --
Contract expenditure
Materials -- 4
Salaries and wages 161 151
Indirect contract costs 19 28 504
Depreciation and amortisation 1,551 1,727
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1,740 2,386
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1,740 2,386
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Administrative expenses 20 6,580 6,758
Repairs and maintenance 166 282
Insurance 9 15
Rent, rates and taxes 627 613
Financial charges 21 1,817 920
Auditors' remuneration 22 63 63
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9,262 8,651
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11,002 11,037
OTHER INCOME/(LOSS)
Joint venture loss 23 -- --
Management fee 8 358
Miscellaneous income 24 1,428 19,499
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1,436 19,857
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NET PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION (9,566) 8,820
TAXATION - Current 25 -- 46
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NET PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE YEAR (9,566) 8,774
LOSS BROUGHT FORWARD (132,324) (141,098)
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LOSS CARRIED FORWARD (141,890) (132,324)
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Loss per share Rs. 2.96 Rs. 2.71
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The annexed notes form an integral part of these accounts.
BRIG. N. HUMAYUNE (Retd) A.M. RIZVI
Chief Executive Director
STATEMENT OF SOURCE AND APPLICATION FUNDS OF
(CASH FLOW STATEMENT)
For the year ended June 30, 1999
June 30, June 30,
1999 1998
    (Rs. '000s)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Profit/(loss) before taxation (9,566) 8,820
Adjustments for non cash charges & other items
Depreciation 1,551 1,727
Gratuity 46 13
Profit on sale of fixed assets (723) (1,804)
Financial charges 1,817 920
Reversal of liabilities -- (17,625)
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Operating (loss) before working capital changes (6,875) (7,949)
Changes in non-cash current assets
and current liabilities
Decrease in material, stores and spares 76 297
Decrease in work-in-progress -- --
Decrease in advances to sub-contractor -- --
Decrease/(Increase) in contract debtors 7,551 993
(Increase)/Decrease in loans and advances (261) (37)
Decrease in other receivables 46 1,827
(Decrease)/Increase in creditors and sub-contractors (693) (168)