ICRA has reaffirmed the [ICRA]A+ rating to the Rs. 15. Crore (enhanced from Rs. 10. Crore) fund based facilities of Mahindra Sona Limited (MSL) +. The outlook on the long term rating is stable.
ICRA has reaffirmed the [ICRA]A+ rating to the Rs. 15. Crore (enhanced from Rs. 10. Crore) fund based facilities of Mahindra Sona Limited (MSL) +. The outlook on the long term rating is stable.
ICRA has reaffirmed the [ICRA]A+ rating to the Rs. 15. Crore (enhanced from Rs. 10. Crore) fund based facilities of Mahindra Sona Limited (MSL) +. The outlook on the long term rating is stable.
ICRA has reaffirmed the [ICRA]A+ rating to the Rs. 15. Crore (enhanced from Rs. 10. Crore) fund based facilities of Mahindra Sona Limited (MSL) +. The outlook on the long term rating is stable.
Rs. Crore October 2013 Term Loan 10.0 [ICRA]A+ (Stable) Assigned Fund Based Limit 15.0 [ICRA]A+ (Stable) Reaffirmed Non-Fund Based Limit 10.0 [ICRA]A1+ Reaffirmed
ICRA has reaffirmed the [ICRA]A+ (pronounced ICRA A plus) rating to the Rs. 15.0 crore (enhanced from Rs. 10.0 crore) fund based facilities of Mahindra Sona Limited (MSL)
. The outlook on the long
term rating is stable. ICRA has also assigned a rating of [ICRA]A+ to the Rs. 10.0 crore term loans of MSL. The outlook on the long term rating is stable.
ICRA has also reaffirmed the short term rating of [ICRA] A1+ (pronounced as ICRA A one plus) to the Rs. 10.0 crore (enhanced from 6.0 crore) non-fund based facilities of MSL. *
The rating reaffirmations continue to reflect the companys established business relationship with leading domestic OEMs, extensive experience of promoters in the auto/auto ancillary business facilitating access to international auto components manufacturers for exports and technical collaborations, diversified revenue mix, strong focus on product innovation leading to better market penetration and increase in share of business with clients, strong capital structure with debt free operations and healthy cash flows.
The long term rating however continues to remain constrained by the high concentration of business with M&M and the weak macroeconomic fundamentals impacting automotive growth. The ratings also factor in the companys exposure to foreign currency fluctuation risk although the risk is partially mitigated on account of natural hedging through imports and through forward covers.
Company Profile The company has a three manufacturing units at Nashik. This plant commenced production in 1979 following a joint venture between M&M and Dana Corporation USA, named Mahindra Spicer Limited.
In 1984, Mahindra Spicer Limited merged with M&M and came to be known as the Automotive Component Unit of M&M. In March 1995, M&M and Sona Koyo Steering Systems Ltd formed a joint venture which was named Mahindra Sona Limited. The assets of the automotive component unit of MML were transferred to MSL for a consideration of Rs. 14.0 crore. Additionally a non-compete fee of Rs. 2.0 crore was also paid to MML.
The Company is engaged in designing and manufacturing of a wide range of auto ancillary products such as propeller shafts, clutches, UJ kits, steering joints, steering column parts and axle shafts for commercial vehicles.
Recent Results The company reported a net profit of Rs. 28.1 crore on a turnover of Rs. 360.6 crore in FY13 as compared to a net profit of Rs. 27.8 crore on a turnover of Rs. 307.9 crore in FY12. October 2013 For further details, please contact: Analyst Contact: Mr. Subrata Ray (Tel. No. +91 22 6179 6386) [email protected]
Relationship Contacts: Mr. L. Shivakumar, (Tel. No. +91-22-6179 6393) [email protected]
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