This document is the annual report for Ceylon Tea Services PLC for the fiscal year 2010/2011. It includes the following key information:
- Sales turnover increased 17% to Rs. 5,789 million while net profit after tax grew 15.3% to Rs. 1,400 million.
- The trading environment for tea was positive in 2010 with record crop levels and prices. However, some plantations are deteriorating which could negatively impact future production.
- Dilmah continues to innovate in tea marketing through educational events. However, other brands are copying their ideas without knowledge of tea.
- The MJF Charitable Foundation and Dilmah Conservation are empowering indigenous
This document is the annual report for Ceylon Tea Services PLC for the fiscal year 2010/2011. It includes the following key information:
- Sales turnover increased 17% to Rs. 5,789 million while net profit after tax grew 15.3% to Rs. 1,400 million.
- The trading environment for tea was positive in 2010 with record crop levels and prices. However, some plantations are deteriorating which could negatively impact future production.
- Dilmah continues to innovate in tea marketing through educational events. However, other brands are copying their ideas without knowledge of tea.
- The MJF Charitable Foundation and Dilmah Conservation are empowering indigenous
This document is the annual report for Ceylon Tea Services PLC for the fiscal year 2010/2011. It includes the following key information:
- Sales turnover increased 17% to Rs. 5,789 million while net profit after tax grew 15.3% to Rs. 1,400 million.
- The trading environment for tea was positive in 2010 with record crop levels and prices. However, some plantations are deteriorating which could negatively impact future production.
- Dilmah continues to innovate in tea marketing through educational events. However, other brands are copying their ideas without knowledge of tea.
- The MJF Charitable Foundation and Dilmah Conservation are empowering indigenous
Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 1 Page No. Financial Highlights 02 Chairmans Review 03 Board of Directors 05 Corporate Governance 07 Audit Committee Report 09 Remuneration Committee Report 09 MJF Charitable Foundation / Dilmah Conservation 10 Directors Report 18 Directors Responsibilities 21 Report of the Auditors 22 Balance Sheet 23 Income Statement 24 Statement of Changes in Equity 25 Cash Flow Statement 26 Notes to the Financial Statements 27 Five Year Summary 46 Information to Investors 47 Notice of Meeting 49 Form of Proxy 51 Contents Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 2 Financial Highlights CONSOLIDATED For The Year Ended 31 st March 2011 2010 % Rs. 000 Rs. 000 CHANGE
Turnover 5,789,033 4,949,561 17.0% Net Proft before Income Tax 1,480,888 1,294,061 14.4% Income Tax on Profts (80,062) (78,639) 1.8% Net Proft after Income Tax 1,400,826 1,215,422 15.3% Gross Dividends 700,000 600,000 16.7% As at 31 st March Shareholders Funds 6,150,990 5,350,164 15.0% Non-current Liabilities 78,281 62,239 25.8% Current Assets 5,711,567 4,866,652 17.4% Current Liabilities 616,748 535,106 15.3% Property, Plant & Equipment 888,957 977,903 -9.1% Intangible Assets 3,525 5,529 -36.2% Long Term Investments 241,970 97,425 148.4% Per Ordinary Share Earnings (Rs.) 70.04 60.77 15.3% Dividends (Rs.) 35.00 30.00 16.7% Net Current Assets (Rs.) 254.74 216.58 17.6% Market Value (Rs.) 800.00 480.00 66.7% Net Assets per Share (Rs.) 307.55 267.51 15.0% Key Ratios Return on Average Shareholder Funds (%) 24.36 25.66 -5.1% Price Earnings Ratio 11.42 7.90 44.6% Interest Cover (times) 795.89 693.75 14.7% Dividend Cover (times) 2.00 2.03 -1.2% Liquidity (times) 9.26 9.09 1.8%
Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 3 Chairmans Review I am pleased to present the Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2011. TURNOVER AND PROFITABILITY Sales Turnover improved by 16.9% from Rs. 4,949.6 million in the previous year to Rs. 5,789.0 million. The subsidiary MJF Beverages (Pvt) Ltd recorded Sales of Rs. 11.0 million. In an environment refecting higher costs of packaging materials and a strong Rupee, your Company has done well to contain costs and produce a good result. The Rupee appreciated 2.5% against the US Dollar, which is our base currency. Its impact was offset by the strong Australian dollar, our major currency. TRADING ENVIRONMENT The year 2010 was remarkable in the history of the tea industry, in its achievement of both, the highest ever crop and net sale average price (NSA) at 331 million kilos and Rs. 370.61 per kilo respectively. They were the result of good weather and market forces. If all plantations were well maintained and there is even basic marketing of Ceylon tea, we could expect far greater earnings from the industry than US$ 1.5 billion earned during the year. In my statements of the past ten years, I covered the neglect and deterioration of some plantations and failure to market our tea by continuing to remain suppliers of raw material, primarily. Plantations are our national assets. Their present owners are mere caretakers for the next generation. If the current trend in plantations is not arrested forthwith, there may be little left for the next generation. At this point, government and industry stakeholders should work together to reach a strategy to retrieve the tea industry from its present plight towards making it viable, as it was some years ago. The tea industry has been subject to severe punishment from land reform, nationalisation and trade union action. It is not too late now to rehabilitate the industry, and redirect it to become productive and make greater contribution to the economy. I am not raising alarm bells in stating that the tea industry may soon become a liability, if corrective action is not initiated immediately. The confict with trade unions is, in my opinion, largely due to lack of an ongoing dialogue between plantation owners and trade unions. If a cordial environment prevails between the two parties, wage negotiations may become cordial and understanding - not a confrontation. A better appreciation of each others diffculties and problems could make talks friendly. Trade unions function reasonably well under good, responsible employers. I believe that, if senior staff at regional plantation companies are given greater authority by their owners, and owners themselves, show active interest in issues with trade unions, there could be a more favourable environment. The outlook for tea prices is somewhat hazy at the present time. Quite apart from conficts in the important Middle East and North African markets, there appears to be a concentration of forces among the biggest corporations. Big retail chains are focused on their house brands and may team up with the biggest two brands in each category, delete others and create a discreetly controlled environment in their stores. If this strategy sees the light of day, the discount culture will disappear; a greater form of exploitation of raw material producers and consumers may surface. This will be a ruthless replacement of discounts which destroyed quality and good value. That may be the path of globalisation! DILMAH INNOVATIONS Dilmah has traditionally taken the lead in bringing innovation to a global tea category that has suffered decline as a result of commoditisation and multinational dominance. Signature events such as the Dilmah Th Culinaire, Dilmah Tea Sommelier, Chefs & the Teamaker, Real High Tea and Tea in the Five Senses are innovations in the tea category that seeks to educate and inspire hospitality professionals to offer their guests a completely new tea experience. The events foster greater interest in quality tea, and greater respect for this healthy, natural and versatile beverage. Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 4 Chairmans Review (Contd...) Last year, I stated that unique Dilmah marketing and PR concepts are being shamelessly replicated by global brands. This unhappy situation has got worse since, exposing the absence of tea knowledge and integrity among them. These events remind me of the words of Mr. William Gorman, Executive Chairman of The UK Tea Council, in an interview with Eric Ellis in the Fortune magazine: This is an industry that has been incredibly slow to innovate, and relatively young Dilmah has shown it how. EMPOWERING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN SRI LANKA One of the key initiatives of Dilmah Conservation is to empower indigenous communities in Sri Lanka. The Ahikuntika Gypsy community and the Veddah Indigenous community have been identifed for this purpose and Dilmah Conservation has initiated programmes of empowerment for these communities. Often considered irrelevant in the 21st Century context, our engagement with them has the objective solely of aiding the community to record and preserve their ancient traditions, whilst at the same time integrating themselves socially and economically into the present time. Dilmah Conservation facilitated the Ahikuntika Varigasabha (communal gathering) which was held after 60 years in January this year in Thambuththegama. In July, with the facilitation of Dilmah Conservation, the Veddah Varigasabha was held for the frst time in the East of Sri Lanka in Vakarai. Dilmah Conservation is also building an Ahikuntika Community Centre and will renovate the Veddah Museum in Dambane. MJF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AND DILMAH CONSERVATION Your Companys contributions to above activities have attracted praise and recognition from people and institutions around the world and, importantly, from numerous Dilmah users who commend the Company for its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility. DIVIDENDS Shareholders are rewarded with the Companys highest dividend to date of Rs. 35.00 per share in the payment of a Final Dividend of Rs. 22.50 adding to the Interim Dividend of Rs. 12.50 per share. Your Companys paid up capital of Rs. 10 million at the IPO reached a value of Rs. 20 billion during the year when the share price reached Rs. 1,000/-. An original purchase of 1,000 shares has yielded Rs. 3,200,250/- in dividends and with bonus issues it has grown to 20,000 in shares showing a value of Rs. 16 million at the year end. Proper marketing of Ceylon tea delivers good results. OUTLOOK Current indications are that the Company will deliver a good result this year, too. Our production capacity is being enhanced in anticipation of sales growth in the foreseeable future. APPRECIATION I thank my colleagues, staff, our distributors, consumers and media worldwide, as well as our suppliers, for their contribution and goodwill towards your Company. Merrill J Fernando Chairman 28 th July 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 5 Mr. Merrill J. Fernando Chairman Merrill J Fernando is the founder of the MJF Group of Companies and the global brand, DILMAH which re-launched Ceylon Tea successfully. He developed the frst ever brand owned in a tea producing country, which is competing successfully with multinational brands to become a respected global brand name. He pioneered value addition to tea at origin, combined with branding and marketing with the objective of retaining in Sri Lanka the profts which are lost to the producer through traders whose blending and packing centers are overseas. Mr. Fernando established the MJF Charitable Foundation, a charity that works to create better conditions for plantation workers, underprivileged children, elders and society victims. His primary objective is to make tea a sustainable industry and to make business a matter of human service.
Mr. Himendra S. Ranaweera Deputy Chairman/CEO Mr. Himendra S Ranaweera worked with the MJF Group of Companies for 20 years and is now its Deputy Chairman. He was appointed to the Board of Ceylon Tea Services PLC in April 1998. Mr. Ranaweera has over 40 years experience in Operations Management in Sri Lanka and overseas.
Mr. Malik J. Fernando Director Mr. Malik J Fernando is Director Operations of the MJF Group. He was appointed to the Board of Ceylon Tea Services PLC in September 1991 as an Executive Director. Mr. Fernando had his secondary education at Stonyhurst College, England and obtained a B.Sc. in Management from Babson College, Boston. He joined the MJF Group as a Management Trainee nearly 26 years ago. As the head of Operations he also oversees the diversifcation activities of the Group. Mr. Dilhan C. Fernando Director Mr. Dilhan C Fernando is Director Marketing of the MJF Group. He was appointed to the Board of Ceylon Tea Services PLC in September 1991 as an Executive Director. Mr. Fernando had his secondary education at Stonyhurst College, England and graduated from the London School of Economics with a BSc (Hons) in Economics. He joined the MJF Group as a Management Trainee nearly 21 years ago. He leads the Marketing Division with a dedicated team. Ms. Minette Perera Director Ms. Minette Perera, is the Finance Director of the MJF Group. She was appointed to the Board of Ceylon Tea Services PLC in September 2000 as an Executive Director. Ms. Perera is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of UK and the Association of Chartered Certifed Accountants of UK. She has over 30 years working experience as a qualifed accountant having worked in leading local and international companies, and she has held board positions before joining the Company eleven years ago. Board of Directors Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 6 Mr. Roshan Tissaaratchy Director Mr. Roshan Tissaaratchy, is Director Sales of the MJF Group and was appointed to the Board of Ceylon Tea Services PLC in April 2005 as an Executive Director. Mr. Tissaaratchy is a Graduate of the University of Colombo and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing of UK. He also has an MBA from the University of Sri Jayawardenapura. He has over 20 years working experience in all aspects of Sales and Marketing and in a number of industries and in advertising. Mr. Rajan Asirwatham Non Executive Director Mr. Rajan Asirwatham was appointed to the Board of Ceylon Tea Services PLC on 04th September 2008 as a Non Executive Director. He is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. After a distinguished career at Ford Rhodes, now known as KPMG Ford, Rhodes, Thornton and Co., he retired as its Senior Partner and Country Head on 31st March 2008. Mr. Asiriwatham currently is the Chairman of the Financial Services Stability Committee of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, member of the advisory council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and is on the Council of the Colombo University. Mr. Gritakumar E. Chitty Non Executive Director Mr. Gritakumar E Chitty, Attorney-at-Law and Advocate of the Supreme Court since 1968, is a former, Assistant Secretary- General and founding Registrar of the UN International Law of the Sea Tribunal, Hamburg, in which capacity he was its chief executive and head of legal affairs (1996 - 2001). He was in a law practice in Sri Lanka from 1968, joined the United Nations, New York, in 1975 serving for over 20 years. He was Principal Legal Offcer in the UN Offce of Legal Affairs. Since 2002 he is an Adviser to the Sri Lanka Delegation to the UN. He is a Member of the Appeals Board of the International Sea Bed Authority, a member of the Editorial Board of the Law Journal The Law and Practice of International Courts & Tribunals and a practitioner before the UN Disputes Tribunal and the UN Appeals Tribunal, and a Trustee of the Weeramantry International Centre for Peace Education and Research. Mr. Chitty is a Life Member of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka and Member, American Society of International Law. Board of Directors (Contd...) Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 7 The Board of Directors of Ceylon Tea Services PLC is committed towards attaining highest standards of Corporate Governance and Corporate Ethics with the objective of safeguarding the interest of all stakeholders and ensuring future business sustainability. We resolutely believe the need to balance interests of all stakeholders and endorse the independence of business and society. The Board of Directors The Board, recognize that they are responsible for the formulation and implementation of overall business strategies and policies, setting standards on a short, medium and long term basis and adopting good governance in the management of the affairs of the Company. Composition of the Board The Board comprises of the Chairman, Deputy Chairman/CEO, four Executive Directors and two Non Executive Independent Directors. The board is made up of members with substantial experience and knowledge concerning the industry and the Executive Directors specialize in their respective functional areas. The names and profles of the directors are given on pages 05 to 06. The board has assessed the independence of Non-Executive Directors and is in the view that two of the board members namely Mr. Rajan Asirwatham and Mr. Gritakumar Chitty are Independent as per Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange. The Non Executive Directors submit annual declarations of their independence/non-independence as per Listing Rules. Responsibilities of the Board The Executive Chairman leads the Board and takes overall responsibility for its effectiveness and effciency. The Board is overall responsible for the Companys performance, whilst fulflling the shareholders and other stakeholder expectations. The Board achieves this through Formulation of Business Strategy and Direction, Establishing Corporate Policy, Budgetary Planning and Control over major Capital Investments and Expenses and ensuring suffcient Internal Controls are in place to safeguard Companys Assets. The Board in discharging its duties seeks independent professional advice from external parties when necessary. Formal Board meetings are held once a quarter and special Board meetings are held, when circumstances arise. Supply of information The Board has suffcient access to information. Accurate and relevant information relating to the matters referred are made available to them well in advance. This includes proftability reports, Key Performance Indicators, appraisals and cost beneft analysis. Whenever information made available to them is insuffcient they call for additional information.
Board Committees To facilitate focused attention on specifc areas of review and in pursuance of the Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange, the board has appointed two sub committees: the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee. Audit Committee The Audit Committee is made up of two Non Executive Independent Directors, namely Mr. Rajan Asirwatham (Chairman) and Mr. Gritakumar Chitty. The Audit Committee held quarterly meetings during the current fnancial year and the report of the Audit Committee is given on page 09. Remuneration Committee The Remuneration Committee is made up of two Non Executive Independent Directors, namely Mr. Gritakumar Chitty (Chairman) and Mr. Rajan Asirwatham. The Remuneration Committee held two meetings during the current fnancial year and the report of the Remuneration Committee is given on page 09. Corporate Governance Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 8 Performance Reviews Market Review The individual market performances are evaluated on a monthly and quarterly basis. The actual performance is compared with the budgets, prior year performance, competitor activities, media communications and other marketing activities. Financial Review The Chairman and Executive Directors review the monthly fnancial performance of the Company. The review covers proftability, cash fows, budgets and key performance indicators of the Company. Audit Review The internal audit function forms an important unit of the Company and the internal auditor carries out a program of fnancial auditing of various functions and processes. The Company also has a team of ISO trained auditors, who carry out regular system audits and report their fndings to the management. Any non compliance is discussed and attended immediately. As required by the certifcation process, external auditors of ISO and HACCP verify and review the systems and procedures of the Company and submit their reports.
HR Review The Company carries out an appraisal of each and every employee on a bi-annual basis. The review identifes the strengths and weaknesses of the employees, whilst evaluating his/her contribution to the performance of the Company. This review also identifes the training needs and external/internal training programs are conducted to meet the identifed needs. Executive Management Team The CEO and Operational Directors are responsible for the operational management of the company. They are ably supported by senior managers covering all relevant areas of activities. All managers are professionally qualifed in their respective felds and the Company has paid emphasis on continuous professional development in their respective functional and cross functional areas. Systems and Internal Controls The Board has overall responsibility of the systems of internal control and has put in place suffcient internal controls to protect its assets, and to ensure the compliance with statutory requirements. The Company is ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System, ISO 22000: 2005 and HACCP Food Safety Management System, BRC- Global Standard for Food Safety and ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 Laboratory Accreditation for Chemical Testing, certifed. All systems are well documented with clearly defned processes, duties and responsibilities. The Company has Process Performance Indicators (PPI) covering all operational and functional areas of the organization. These PPIs are monitored monthly and management reviews are held quarterly. Risk Review Evaluation of risk is an ongoing process adopted by the Company. The Board reviews and deliberates on the various risks the Company may face and takes proactive decisions to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to reduce or eliminate such risk. Financial Reporting The Company publishes quarterly and annual accounts on time, with suffcient details to evaluate the Company performance. Published fnancial statements are prepared in accordance with Sri Lanka Accounting Standards and Colombo Stock Exchange disclosure requirements. The Directors ensure that confdential and price sensitive information are not made public until published. Relationship with Shareholders Shareholders are encouraged to be present, actively participate and vote at the Annual General Meeting and the Directors consider the AGM as an opportunity to constructively communicate with shareholders. The shareholders have the option of raising any question relating to the performance of the Company and when ever possible the Company implements their suggestions. Corporate Governance (Contd...) Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 9 The Audit Committee appointed by the Board of Directors of Ceylon Tea Services PLC, comprises of two Non Executive Directors, both of whom are Independent as per the Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange. The members of the Committee during the year under review were Mr. Rajan Asirwatham (Chairman) and Mr. Gritakumar Chitty. The Chairman of the Audit Committee is a qualifed Chartered Accountant. The Deputy Chairman/CEO and the Finance Director attend the meetings of the Audit Committee by invitation. The Committee held quarterly meetings during the fnancial year under review. The primary function of the Committee is to assist the Board in fulflling its oversight responsibilities, primarily through overseeing managements conduct of the Companys fnancial reporting process and systems of internal accounting and fnancial controls, monitoring the independence and performance of the Companys External Auditors and providing an avenue of communication among the External Auditors, management and the Board. The committee regularly reviews the scope of the internal audit function and reviews audit programs proposed. The internal audit fndings are discussed and follow up reviews of audit fndings are undertaken to ensure that audit recommendations are being implemented. The committee also assesses the effectiveness of the internal audit function. The committee is of the view that the internal controls prevalent within the Company are satisfactory and provides reasonable assurance that the fnancial position of the Company is well monitored and the assets are safeguarded. The Committee has recommended to the Board of Directors that Messrs Ernst & Young be re-appointed the Auditors for the year ending 31st March 2012 subject to the approval of the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. The Committee has reviewed the non audit services provided by the External Auditors to ensure that their independence as Auditors has not been compromised. The Audit committee has also made its recommendations to the Board of Directors on the fees payable to the Auditors for approval by the Board. Sgd. Rajan Asirwatham Chairman Audit Committee 28 th July 2011 Report of the Audit Committee The Remuneration Committee, appointed by and responsible to the Board comprises of two Independent Non Executive Directors. The members of the Committee during the year under review were Mr. Gritakumar Chitty (Chairman) and Mr. Rajan Asirwatham. The Committee held two meetings during the year under review. The remuneration policy of the Company is formulated to attract and retain high calibre personnel and motivate them to develop and implement the business strategy in order to optimize long term shareholder value creation. The committee is responsible for determining the compensation of the senior management and to lay down guidelines and parameters for the compensation structure of all management staff of the Company. The Deputy Chairman/CEO and the Finance Director attend the meetings of the Remuneration Committee by invitation and in this decision making process necessary information and recommendations are obtained from the Deputy Chairman/CEO. The remuneration packages are aligned to the individual performance and to the strategic priorities. Sgd. Mr. Gritakumar Chitty Chairman Remuneration Committee 28 th July 2011 Report of the Remuneration Committee Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 10 Dilmah is the worlds genuinely Ethical Tea, going beyond Fair Trade, in that all packaging profts are retained in Sri Lanka and fund the work of the MJF Charitable Foundation for the beneft of our workers, the community and the future of our industry. Te Foundation funds and manages over 300 projects, touching the lives of over 10,000 underprivileged people each year. www.mjfoundation.org Dilmah Conservation is an extension to our social justice commitment. We recognize that environmental protection is integral to human welfare. Together with its resource partner IUCN, the worlds largest global environmental network, Dilmah is promoting biodiversity, species/habitat protection & awareness of sustainability by encouraging a harmonious co- existence of man and nature. www.dilmahconservation.org Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 11 Business is a Matter of Human Service
Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 12 Human Service in the Tea Gardens The tea plantation workers have long been one of the most exploited workforces. They have for generations endured sub-standard living conditions and their wellbeing was an underpinning factor in the Founders crusade to market his very own home-grown brand of 100% pure Ceylon Tea. While exploitation of workers the world over has increasingly come under the microscope, the reality is that tea plantation workers are not exploited by mean-spirited employers, but by a system of trade by which Ceylon Tea has largely been bound for over a century. A system by which, the vast majority of proft generated from the fruits of their labour is made by overseas based organisations and brands, leaving producers in Sri Lanka struggling to make ends meet and unable to pay their workers a decent wage. Hard working communities deserve to be able to lead self-sustaining and dignifed lives without an ignominious reliance on handouts from charitable organisations. Sadly, however, the consequences of entrenched neglect and exploitation spanning many decades cannot be remedied overnight, and redressing their issues requires considerable attention and assistance. Therefore, a sizeable focus of the Foundation revolves around the plantation industry and the upliftment of its workers. Education is an area that is of particular concern to the Founder and on which he has placed a special emphasis. Plantation workers have been deprived of accessing higher education and the numbers that have gone on to receive University educations have been shamefully below the national average. In fact, there is no documented evidence of anyone from this community as having ever qualifed as a doctor of medicine, which is a tragic indictment on successive governments spanning more than a century. Such a damning statistic demonstrates the endemic lack of opportunities and resources that have systematically impeded plantation workers and their kith and kin from accessing higher education. In rectifying this anomaly, the Foundation set up a scholarship scheme, which has thus far provided scholarships to more than 188 students, of which 94 students have already gained entrance to Universities an enlightening and encouraging statistic within a relatively short space of time. Signifcantly, this includes two students who have gained admission to Medical College. The success of the Dilmah brand, from plant to cup, is overwhelming testimony that there is no fairer trade than farmers marketing their own produce. Small Entrepreneur Programme The success stories that emerged from the distribution of equipment following the tsunami, to enable communities to resume their vocations, prompted the Foundation to develop its Poverty Alleviation Programme a long-term, socio- economic relief effort. Central to this scheme is the Small Entrepreneur Programme (S.E.P.), through which deserving individuals are provided with necessary equipment and funding to launch a vocational-based business, or to improve their existing business. The tsunami marginalised many people, as in addition to the loss of life, there was also wide- spread loss of livelihoods, with many losing their homes, business premises and the tools of their trade. S.E.P. helped to re-establish these people in business by identifying those who had the capability, commitment and desire to better themselves and their families, by translating their commitment and dedication into a product or a service. S.E.P. assists benefciaries with a grant of up to Rs 50,000 per entrepreneur in the form of equipment, but never cash. Thereafter, additional support is granted to those that demonstrate the ability to develop their business further. S.E.P. also includes an apprenticeship programme whereby successful enterprises are monitored on a quarterly basis and required to take on trainees. These trainees, in turn, could qualify for S.E.P. assistance themselves, who in turn take on apprentices in the course of developing their own businesses. The ripple effect therefore is increased sustainability which benefts the lives of more and more people within the community. In just the frst two years of the programme, 264 S.E.Ps were initiated, which translated in to many more lives being brightened and improved. New entrepreneurs that have been helped by the scheme include ayurvedic medical practitioners, carpenters, builders, hairdressers, potters, mushroom farmers, beauty therapists, and textile manufacturers. To date, S.E.P. has supported more than 690 small entrepreneurs and has touched the lives of over 1,500 people. S.E.P. has been internationally acclaimed as one of the most effective self-help programmes since it focuses on building on an individuals talents allowing them to live independent and productive lives. MJF Charitable Foundation Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 13 Prisons Small Entrepreneur Programme - Reform & Integrate An extension of S.E.P., Prisons S.E.P. through the Reform and Integrate programme focuses on transforming individuals released on parole from the correctional system to lead productive lives by re-building their reputation within the community and instilling confdence in them to carry on with their lives. Launched in October 2007, the Reform & Integrate Programme is the frst of its kind in Sri Lanka and probably around the world. As in many countries, once imprisoned, individuals, even if rehabilitated and motivated to mend their ways, face an uphill task to re-establish themselves within the community as regular citizens, due to a lack of adequate re-integration systems in place. Many employers shun people who have been convicted and are unwilling to take risks. The consequence therefore is that many of these prisoners are unable to sustain themselves once released which increases their chances of resorting to crime once again. It is a vicious cycle which undoubtedly contributes to the high recidivism rate of nearly 50 percent and the Prisons S.E.P. was established with the objective of attempting to break this cycle and give these individuals a second chance at life. Prisoners are carefully selected for the programme and must have a good rehabilitation record during their period of incarceration. Those selected must also have undergone vocational training within the correctional system or as in S.E.P. those that have prior experience in a vocation are supplied with the tools of their trade so that they can establish a means of earning an honest livelihood. To date, 192 former prisoners have beneftted from the programme which has been hailed as a success in combating recidivism. Enabling the Differently-abled Individuals with disabilities are often marginalised and their prospects for employment poor. In a bid to counter this discrimination, the Foundation has implemented wide-ranging programmes to provide better care for these individuals as well as assist them to become productive citizens. The Foundation initially began providing assistance to the Ratmalana School for the Hearing & Visual Impaired, on the outskirts of Colombo and then moved on to sponsoring similar schools in more remote areas where funding is scarce. The Moneragala School for the Hearing & Visual Impaired was one such school taken under the wing of the Foundation, and the success of its vocational institute embodies the philosophy of the Foundation, which is to create sustainable livelihoods as opposed to fostering dependency, a common feature of most charitable initiatives. The construction of a state-of-the-art facility for people with disability in Ambalantota, on the South Coast of the country is a centre of excellence and is another signifcant endeavour by the Foundation in caring for the needs of the differently-abled. The Diri Daru Piyasa Centre is one of four phases in what is the Foundations most extensive project which also includes a centre for women, a facility for differently-abled children, and a facility for marginalised children from the slums. Situated in Moratuwa on the outskirts of southern Colombo, the US$ 20 million project has seen the completion of the frst two stages with the remaining two stages to follow. The confict which lasted for nearly three decades resulted in large numbers, over and above what could be constituted as the average, of people who lost one or more limbs. Many of these were caused by the insidious presence of land mines which precipitated a large demand for prosthetic limbs. The AIDEX (Aid to the Ex-Abled) Annual Sports Festival is organised by a disability charity, which supplies prosthetics for artifcial limb users throughout Sri Lanka. The event has been sponsored by Dilmah from its inception to help them realise their potential and to encourage them to live non-dependent lives with dignity. This event brings together over 350 participants from across the island, including from the poorest regions of the country. In addition to the sponsorship, Dilmah also makes special grants to select individuals so as to empower them to become more productive citizens of the community. MJF Charitable Foundation Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 14 MJF Kids In the vicinity of the MJF Group, lie some of the most impoverished urban dwellings in the countrys capital, Colombo. The majority of the people in these slums are uneducated, which is a trend that tends to repeat itself from one generation to the next as products of their environment. Sadly, therefore, the children miss out on an education as their parents often keep them at home to care for other children or to help with work. Essentially, the future prospects of these children are bleak and most are destined to work in menial jobs later in life. Compounding this issue is the prevalence of domestic violence and abusive behaviour, a trait that manifests itself in impoverished, uneducated and crowded communes. As a result, it is impossible for these children to enjoy a normal and secure childhood. In an endeavour to break this vicious cycle of entrenched poverty in the nearby slums, the Foundation set up the MJF Kids programme. The objective of the programme is to provide these children with education, life-skills training, and a general exposure to progressive alternatives outside of their own limited and often dreadful life-experiences. As a consequence, they will be equipped to step outside of their existing environs and establish a better quality of life for themselves and their families, one day. Today, more than 515 children form the MJF Kids and are exposed to a life of possibility. The children gather a few times each week at the MJF premises and are guided by caring teachers in arts, crafts, sewing and IT, and are assisted in their school curriculum such as in English, science and mathematics. The children also undergo character-building exercises, leadership programmes and group activities. With the Dilmah offce forming the backdrop as the base and home of the MJF Kids, the response by the kids to the many opportunities that have come their way has been overwhelmingly positive. What is taken for granted by many children was a new and enlightening experience for the MJF Kids; from basic hygiene, to painting a picture with water colours; from learning to flter water, to using a keyboard and mouse. The MJF Kids are the pride and joy of the Founder and following its success, the programme is being replicated in other impoverished areas including the Founders hometown of Pallansena, a little fshing hamlet in Negombo, and at the Diri Daru Piyasa in Moratuwa. MJF Charitable Foundation Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 15 Empowering the North of Sri Lanka The MJF Charitable Foundation celebrated the 100 th Anniversary of International Womens Day in 2011 by awarding livelihood support to 100 war affected women in the North of Sri Lanka. The MJF Charitable Foundation commenced key projects in the Northern peninsula in an effort to empower this region which has suffered adverse socio-economic conditions due to the 30 year confict that prevailed. In November 2010, the MJF Kids programme was replicated and launched in Point Pedro. This is the second phase of the project which commenced last year to empower the women of the Northern peninsula who are mostly war widows, through the MJF Foundation Small Entrepreneur Programme (SEP). The support extended is in line with the Foundations globally acclaimed SEP which seeks to empower individuals in a sustainable and dignifed manner. The support consisted of assistance for processing dry fsh, goat rearing and sewing and dress making, which are cottage industries that these women, who are heading single parent households, can engage in. To date 160 war affected women have been supported in the North of Sri Lanka. Womens Empowerment The tendency for women to experience domestic violence is greater in impoverished environments, which are also conditions that go hand-in-hand with alcoholism and substance-abuse among men. It is a deadly mix with women bearing the brunt of the consequences, often, with little recourse to adequate support mechanisms. In Sri Lanka, a developing country with extensive poverty levels, a survey by the Ministry of Child Development and Womens Empowerment in 2006 revealed that more than 60 percent of women across the island undergo domestic violence at home, underscoring the magnitude of the problem. A contributing factor to this sad and unacceptable state of affairs is the general lack of freedom and resources that women have to empower themselves in dealing with the problem. This includes education on the subject in which they can be informed on ways to free themselves from such environments and not have to suffer in silence all their lives. The alleviation from abuse through empowerment of women is a matter close to the heart of the Founder and is an area in which the Foundation has endeavoured to make a difference. Hence the inclusion of a centre for women as one of four dedicated sections in the Foundations boldest endeavours to date, the Centre for Dignity and Empowerment for the under-privileged. The extensive project in Moratuwa, on the outskirts of Colombo caters to abused women, children with Downs syndrome, differently-abled children and the MJF Kids Moratuwa. MJF Charitable Foundation Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 16 Reconciliation Through the Power of Nature Following the conclusion of the three-decade-long war in Sri Lanka, the need for reconciliation is of paramount importance. Root causes and distrust between communities still prevail and need to be resolved. Recognising this need, Dilmah Conservation initiated an environmental programme around which to build a common Sri Lankan identity, with the younger generation as its principle target. Sri Lanka is considered a biodiversity hotspot yet many of the younger generation were deprived of enjoying its beauty due to the confict. This project provides an opportunity for children to participate in workshops, to share information on birds and nature, participate in exchange programmes and feld excursions to the North, South and the East of Sri Lanka. Through these activities the project aims to establish a common bond amongst children across the island by creating awareness and pride for this great resource. Together with the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL), the Center for Childrens Happiness, Jaffna (CCH), and the University of Jaffna the project aims to transcend boundaries through the power of nature. FOGSL provides the expertise and staff led by eminent environmentalist Prof. Sarath Kotagama, while CCH assists Dilmah Conservation to translate publications and coordinate the programme with schools. The University of Jaffna will be evaluating the project. To date 500 students have participated in exchange programmes where children from the North of Sri Lanka visit heritage sites such as Sinharajah and children from the South visit the arid habitats and lagoon systems of the North to learn about the rich biodiversity of Sri Lanka. The study of birds is another main element of the programme which seeks to bridge the gap created by the confict, using nature as a key catalyst. A signifcant outcome of this project is the development of posters on the Birds of Sri Lanka for the frst time in all three languages Sinhala, Tamil and English. Uplifting the Ahikuntika Gypsy community Gypsies or the Ahikuntika people as they are known in Sri Lanka are a minority community that have been steadily declining in their numbers. The Gypsies are believed to be descendents from an ancient nomadic group in Andra Pradesh, India. They are conversant in Telegu (South Indian language), Sinhala and Tamil but due to social changes and the emergence of technology, they fnd it diffcult to adapt and are discriminated against by the rest of society. The Gypsy community is scattered in Anuradhapura, Puttlam, Moratuwa, Galgamuwa and other areas of the Sri Lanka. Their traditional vocations are snake charming, taming monkeys for performing and fortune telling. However, due to the current economic pressures, the Gypsies are forced to engage in daily labour. Dilmah Conservation has stepped forward to empower the Ahikuntika community by enhancing their social standards and by restoring their vanishing culture and traditions. The frst step in this programme was to strengthen the communitys identity by reinstating the most signifcant annual event of the community after a lapse of over half a century. The traditional gathering, known as the Varigasabha, resumed after 60 years on 28 th January, 2011 in Kudagama. At the Varigasabha the community leaders drew up a Charter outlining the heritage of the gypsy community and the issues - mainly poverty - that they face and which threaten their identity and survival. This document, known as the Kudagama Charter, will be presented by the Ahikuntikaya leaders to the President of Sri Lanka, with the facilitation of Dilmah Conservation. Dilmah Conservation is also constructing an Ahikuntikaya Cultural Centre which will serve as a museum and community centre which will help create a network amongst the Ahikuntikaya and preserve their traditions and culture. Dilmah Conservation Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 17 MJF Centre in Moratuwa DCSARC The Dilmah Conservation Sustainable Agricultural Research Centre (DCSARC) was established at the Moratuwa MJF Centre and will focus on bio-char research. The objective is to convince government authorities involved in agricultural activities that the technology is now available to introduce a sustainable system of agriculture without being bound to either extremes of chemical fertilizer or organic fertilizer by themselves. The main CO 2 pool in the world is locked in the soils, and the centre will conduct carbon release tests before and after bio-char usage to prove that carbon sequestration could be achieved by applying bio-char in agriculture. Garden in a Tray: Due to unwholesome weather conditions, the harvest of crops are declining drastically and a food shortage is expected. In order to remedy the situation, a practical concept called Garden in a Tray was introduced by DCSARC. This miniature garden consists of 25 one month old vegetable plants placed in a tray, inclusive of the medium. The vegetables include tomato, okra, aubergine, capsicum, chilli, salad leaves, bitter gourd, beetroot, Bushita pea and cabbage. These trays are ideal for households and even apartments with limited space. Once fully grown, the trays provide a crop of vegetables for 3 months. MJF 081 A New High Yield Tomato Variety: The DCSARC unveiled a new tomato variety named MJF 081 which was especially developed as a tribute to Merrill J. Fernando, Founder of Dilmah tea, on his 81 st birthday. MJF 081 was developed through selections made from introductions from Taiwan. The selected introduction was tested for yield trials in different agro-ecological zones. The key characters of this variety are its high yield 28t/ha which is 40% more than the normal yield of 20t/ha, and its high carotene levels which are 10 times more than the normal yield. Elephant Conservation With Sri Lankas expanding population, the encroachment of man into traditional elephant habitats has dramatically increased, leading to a human-elephant confict which takes a vicious toll on elephant populations. Dilmah Conservations maiden project endeavours to mitigate the effect of this confict by focussing on the Elephant Transit Home (ETH) in Uda Walawe. Here, Dilmah Conservation has assisted the Department of Wildlife Conservation to establish proper facilities for the treatment of captured wild elephants by caring for, nurturing and eventually releasing back into the wild, baby elephants that have been orphaned as a result of the human-elephant confict. The establishment of an Elephant Information Centre by Dilmah Conservation at Uda Walawe plays an important educational role as well, displaying for the beneft of visitors and researchers who visit the facility, the story of the elephant. Dilmah Conservation Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 18 The Board of Directors of Ceylon Tea Services PLC have pleasure in presenting their 30th Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended 31st March 2011, prepared in accordance with Section 152 of the Companies Act no 7 of 2007, the relevant Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange and recommended best accounting practices. Principal activities of the Group The principal activity of the Company is to manufacture, export and market tea bags and packets under the brand name Dilmah. The principal activity of the Subsidiary Company is to manufacture, export and market tea in the form of liquid tea concentrate and ready to drink tea. Review of the year A review of the business of the Group and its performance during the year with comments on fnancial results, future strategies and prospects are contained in the Chairmans review on pages 03 to 04. This Report together with the Financial Statements, given on pages 23 to 45, refects the state of affairs of the Company. Group results and appropriations For the year ended 31 st March 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Revenue 5,789,033 4,949,561 Proft after tax 1,400,826 1,215,422 Balance from previous year 3,250,164 2,022,172 Final dividend for last year (350,000) - Interim dividend for the current year (250,000) (250,000) Reversal/(Temporary Reductions) on long term investment - 262,570 Balance to be carried forward 4,050,990 3,250,164 Proposed fnal dividend 450,000 350,000 Dividends The Directors recommend the payment of a fnal dividend of Rs. 22/50 per share in respect of the year ended 31st March 2011. In December 2010, the Company after having confrmed the status of solvency paid an interim dividend of Rs.12/50 per share. Therefore the total dividend for the year ended 31st March 2011 amounts to Rs.35/- per share, compared to Rs.30/- per share, paid for the last fnancial year. Corporate Donations We continue with the Company philosophy that business is a matter of human service, which was explained in the last couple of Annual General Meetings. For the current year, the Company made a donation of Rs. 135.0 million (2009/2010 Rs. 125.7 million) to the MJF Charitable Foundation. The activities of the Foundation are given on pages 10 to 17 of this Annual Report. Other Donations by the Company during the year amounted to Rs. 232,425/- (2009/10 - Rs. 86,500/-). Taxation According to Paragraph (c) of sub Section (2) of Section 16 of the Inland Revenue Act No.10 of 2006, the profts and income of the export of Tea bags each containing made tea wholly of Sri Lanka origin, not exceeding four grams in weight is exempted from income tax for each year of assessment within the period of fve years commencing on April 1, 2006. As per the Government Gazette notifcation No 1582/23 dated 31st December 2008, the tax exemption was extended to Tea packets or bags, each containing made tea wholly of Sri Lanka origin, not exceeding fve hundred grams in weight. Other income is liable to tax at 35%. Employment As at 31st March 2011, 529 persons were employed by the Group (31st March 2010 - 456) Statutory Payments The Directors confrm that, to the best of their knowledge all statutory payments in relation to taxes and duties and in relation to employees have been made promptly on the due dates. Report of the Directors For The Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 19 Compliance with Laws & Regulations To the best of the knowledge and belief of the Directors, the Group has not engaged in any activities contravening the laws & regulations of the country. Property, Plant & Equipment The expenditure incurred in the acquisition of Property, Plant & Equipment during the year under review was Rs. 48.2 million (2009/10 - Rs. 387.4 million). The details are shown in Note 3.1 of the Notes to the Accounts. The market value of Property, Plant & Equipment is considered not materially different to the values stated. Investments Investments made by the Company are detailed in Notes 6 and 7 of the Notes to the Accounts. Loans granted to Related Parties Details of loans granted to related parties are given in Note 8 of the Notes to the Accounts. Stated Capital The Stated Capital of the Company is Rs. 200,000,000/- divided into 20,000,000 Ordinary Shares. There was no change in the Stated Capital during the year. Shareholding As at 31st March 2011, there were 695 (659 as at 31st March 2010) registered shareholders and their distribution is shown on page 47. The twenty major shareholders as at 31st March 2011 and the number of shares held and their percentage shareholding are given on page 48. Reserves The total reserves as at 31st March 2011 stand at Rs. 5,951.0 million (2009/10 Rs. 5,150.2 million) including general reserves of Rs.1,900 million (2009/10 Rs.1,900 million) . Going Concern On the basis of current fnancial projections and facilities available, the Directors are confdent that the Group has adequate resources to continue business operations. Accordingly the Directors consider that it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the fnancial statements. Events occurring after the Balance Sheet Date No signifcant events have occurred after the Balance Sheet date, which require adjustments to or disclosure in the Financial Statements. Directorate The Directors of the Group are listed on the rear cover page of the report. Mr. Merrill J Fernando retires` in terms of Section 210 of the Companies Act No.7 of 2007. A resolution is proposed to re- appoint Mr. Merrill J Fernando in terms of Section 211 (1) of the said Companies Act No.7 of 2007. Mr. Gritakumar E Chitty retires` in terms of Section 210 of the Companies Act No.7 of 2007. A resolution is proposed to re-appoint Mr. Gritakumar E Chitty in terms of Section 211 (1) of the said Companies Act No.7 of 2007. Mr. Himendra S Ranaweera retires by rotation in terms of section 24 of the Articles of Association of the Company and being eligible offers himself for re-election at the Annual General Meeting. Interests Register The Group maintains an Interests Register in terms of the Companies Act, No.7 of 2007. Relevant disclosures made by the Directors on contracts and proposed contracts with the Group/Company appear under Note no 29.1.2/29.2.2 in Related Party Disclosure to the Financial Statements on pages 44 to 45 of the Report. These interests have been declared at Directors meetings. Directors Emoluments During the year under review, total remuneration of the Executive Directors amounted to Rs. 74,724,865/- and Non Executive Directors amounted to Rs. 575,000/- (2009/10 Executive Directors Rs. 57,475,847/-, Non Executive Directors Rs. 600,000/-) Report of the Directors (Contd...) For The Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 20 Directors Shareholding The direct shareholdings of Directors together with that of their spouses and dependent children are as follows: As at 31 st March 2011 2010 Mr. Merrill J Fernando 200 200 Mr. Malik J Fernando 24,200 24,200 Mr. Dilhan C Fernando 24,200 24,200 Mr. Himendra S Ranaweera 20,084 20,084 Ms. Minette Perera 200 200 Mr. Roshan Tissaaratchy 4,000 4,000 Mr. Rajanayagam Asiriwatham 4,800 4,800 Mr. Gritakumar E Chitty - - The indirect shareholdings of Directors together with that of their spouses and dependent children are as follows: As at 31 st March 2011 2010 Mr. Merrill J Fernando, Mr. Malik J Fernando, Mr. Dilhan C Fernando MJF Teas (Private) Limited 13,075,382 13,075,382 MJF Exports (Private) Limited 4,256,712 4,256,712 MJF Sons (Private) Limited 25,300 25,300 Corporate Governance The Directors are responsible for the formulation and implementation of overall business strategies, policies and setting standards in the short, medium and long term basis adopting good governance in the management of the affairs of the Company. A separate report on Corporate Governance Practices adopted by the Company is given on pages 07 to 08 of the report. Group Auditors Ernst & Young, Chartered Accountants, served as the Group Auditors during the year under review and the Auditors Report is given on page 22 of the report. The Auditors have confrmed that they have no interest in or relationship with the Company or its Subsidiary other than that of Auditors. They confrm that they are independent in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. The Audit Fees payable and fees for other services rendered are noted hereunder:- Fees payable to Auditors for the current fnancial year Rs. 590,000/- (2009/10 - Rs. 535,000/-) Fees payable for other services rendered Rs. 693,740/- (2009/10 - Rs. 773,791/-) Auditors Ernst & Young have expressed their willingness to continue in offce. A resolution to reappoint them as Auditors and to authorize the Directors to fx their remuneration will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting. Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting will be held at 4.00 p.m. on 9th September 2011 at No.111, Negombo Road, Peliyagoda. The Notice of the Annual General Meeting appears on page 49. For and on Behalf of the Board, Mr. Himendra S Ranaweera Mr. Malik J Fernando Ms. Minette Perera Deputy Chairman/CEO Director Director/Secretary 28 th July 2011 Report of the Directors (Contd...) For The Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 21 The following statement sets out the responsibility of Directors, in relation to the Financial Statements. This should be read in conjunction with the Auditors responsibility in relation to the Financial Statements, setout in the report of the Auditors on page 22 of this report. The Companies Act No. 07 of 2007 requires the Directors to prepare Financial Statements for each year giving a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the Company as at end of the fnancial year and the fnancial performance for the year. The Directors are also responsible to ensure that proper accounting books and records are maintained, to prepare the Financial Statements with reasonable accuracy. The Board accepts the responsibility for the integrity and objectivity of the Financial Statements and the Directors are responsible to ensure that in preparing the Financial Statements, appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied in a consistent manner and that material departures, if any, have been disclosed and explained. It is the responsibility of the Directors to ensure that the Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with Sri Lanka Accounting Standards and that all assumptions and estimates, which have been used in the preparation of the Financial Statements, are based on reasonable and prudent judgment taken with due care and consideration. The Directors are required to prepare these Financial Statements on a going concern basis, unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Directors are required to take reasonable steps to safeguard the assets of the Company and to ensure the implementation of appropriate and suffcient internal controls to prevent fnancial and other irregularities. The Directors are of the opinion that the Financial Statements presented in the report from pages 23 to 45 have been prepared in accordance with the above and that they discharged their duties as set out in this statement. The Directors confrm that the Auditors of the Company, Messrs Ernst & Young were provided every opportunity to undertake whatever inspections they considered necessary to enable them to form their opinion on the Financial Statements. The Directors confrm that to the best of their knowledge all taxes, duties and levies payable by the Company and all contributions, levies and taxes payable on behalf of and in respect of the employees of the Company and all other known statutory dues as were due and payable by the Company as at the Balance Sheet date have been paid, or where relevant provided for. By Order of the Board, Minette Perera Secretary 28 th July 2011 Statement of Directors Responsibilities in Relation to the Preparation of Financial Statements Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 22 Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying fnancial statements of Ceylon Tea Services PLC (Company), the consolidated fnancial statements of the Company and its subsidiary, which comprise the balance sheets as at 31 March 2011, and the income statements, statements of changes in equity and cash fow statements for the year then ended, and a summary of signifcant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these fnancial statements in accordance with Sri Lanka Accounting Standards. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of fnancial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. Scope of Audit and Basis of Opinion Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these fnancial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Sri Lanka Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the fnancial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the fnancial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting policies used and signifcant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall fnancial statement presentation. 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. We therefore believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Opinion In our opinion, so far as appears from our examination, the Company maintained proper accounting records for the year ended 31 March 2011 and the fnancial statements give a true and fair view of the Companys state of affairs as at 31 March 2011 and its proft and cash fows for the year then ended in accordance with Sri Lanka Accounting Standards. In our opinion, the consolidated fnancial statements give a true and fair view of the state of affairs as at 31 March 2011 and the proft and cash fows for the year then ended, in accordance with Sri Lanka Accounting Standards, of the Company and its subsidiary dealt with thereby, so far as concerns the shareholders of the Company. Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements In our opinion, these fnancial statements also comply with the requirements of Sections 151(2) and 153(2) to 153(7) of the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007. Sgd. Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants Colombo 28 th July 2011 Independent Auditors Report to the Shareholders of Ceylon Tea Services PLC Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 23 Balance Sheet As at 31 st March 2011 Group Company Note 2011 2010 2011 2010 ASSETS Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Non-current Assets Property, Plant and Equipment 3 888,957 977,317 691,100 760,654 Leasehold Property 4 - 586 - 586 Intangible Assets 5 3,525 5,529 3,212 4,863 Investment in Subsidiary 6 - - 179,901 300,750 Other Investments 7 241,970 97,425 241,970 97,425 1,134,452 1,080,857 1,116,183 1,164,278 Current Assets Inventories 9 996,386 772,230 993,974 767,143 Trade and Other Receivables 10 2,381,070 2,250,965 2,374,857 2,244,239 Loans Due from Related Party 8 - 50,000 - 50,000 Amounts Due from Related Party 11 - - 26,545 26,247 Cash and Cash Equivalents 18 2,334,111 1,793,457 2,331,828 1,780,630 5,711,567 4,866,652 5,727,204 4,868,259 Total Assets 6,846,019 5,947,509 6,843,387 6,032,537 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Capital and Reserves Stated Capital 12 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 General Reserves 13 1,900,000 1,900,000 1,900,000 1,900,000 Retained Earnings 4,050,990 3,250,164 4,050,241 3,336,358 Total Equity 6,150,990 5,350,164 6,150,241 5,436,358 Non-current Liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities 14 8,217 15,400 8,217 15,400 Other Deferred Liabilities 15 63,583 42,270 62,688 41,658 Interest Bearing Loans and Borrowings 16 6,481 4,569 6,481 4,569 78,281 62,239 77,386 61,627 Current Liabilities Trade and Other Payables 17 576,134 494,564 575,146 494,010 Interest Bearing Loans and Borrowings 16 3,901 2,310 3,901 2,310 Income Tax Liabilities 36,713 38,232 36,713 38,232 616,748 535,106 615,760 534,552 Total Equity and Liabilities 6,846,019 5,947,509 6,843,387 6,032,537
These fnancial statements are in compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007.
Sgd. Buddhika Dissanayaka Financial Controller The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these fnancial statements. Signed for and on behalf of the Board by, Sgd. Himendra S Ranaweera Sgd. Minette Perera Deputy Chairman/Chief Executive Offcer Director The accounting policies and notes on pages 27 through 45 form an integral part of these fnancial statements.
Colombo 28 th July 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 24 Income Statement Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Group Company Note 2011 2010 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Revenue 19 5,789,033 4,949,561 5,783,664 4,940,755 Cost of Sales (3,417,972) (3,078,522) (3,384,887) (3,035,047) Gross Proft 2,371,061 1,871,039 2,398,777 1,905,708 Other Income and Gains 20 160,639 112,988 160,639 112,988 Administrative Expenses (532,229) (461,715) (647,460) (455,450) Selling and Distribution Costs (849,444) (847,807) (848,873) (846,528) Foreign Exchange Gain 254,015 544,622 254,015 544,440 Finance Cost 21.1 (1,863) (1,868) (1,860) (1,867) Finance Income 21.2 78,709 76,802 78,707 76,801 Proft Before Tax 22 1,480,888 1,294,061 1,393,945 1,336,092 Income Tax Expense 23 (80,062) (78,639) (80,062) (78,639) Proft for the Year 1,400,826 1,215,422 1,313,883 1,257,453 Basic Earnings Per Share 24 70.04 60.77 Dividend Per Share 25 35.00 30.00
The accounting policies and notes on pages 27 through 45 form an integral part of these fnancial statements.
Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 25 Group Note Stated General Retained Total Capital Reserves Earnings Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 As at 01 April 2009 200,000 1,900,000 2,022,172 4,122,172 Proft for the Year - - 1,215,422 1,215,422 Interim Dividend - 2010 25 - - (250,000) (250,000) Reversal of Temporary Reductions on Long Term Investments - - 262,570 262,570 As at 01 April 2010 200,000 1,900,000 3,250,164 5,350,164 Proft for the Year - - 1,400,826 1,400,826 Final Dividend - 2010 25 - - (350,000) (350,000) Interim Dividend - 2011 25 - - (250,000) (250,000) As at 31 March 2011 200,000 1,900,000 4,050,990 6,150,990 Company Note Stated General Retained Total Capital Reserves Earnings Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 As at 01 April 2009 200,000 1,900,000 2,066,335 4,166,335 Proft for the Year - - 1,257,453 1,257,453 Interim Dividend - 2010 25 - - (250,000) (250,000) Reversal of Temporary Reductions on Long Term Investments - - 262,570 262,570 As at 01 April 2010 200,000 1,900,000 3,336,358 5,436,358 Proft for the Year - - 1,313,883 1,313,883 Final Dividend - 2010 25 - - (350,000) (350,000) Interim Dividend - 2011 25 - - (250,000) (250,000) As at 31 March 2011 200,000 1,900,000 4,050,241 6,150,241 The accounting policies and notes on pages 27 through 45 form an integral part of these fnancial statements. Statement of Changes in Equity Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 26 Cash Flow Statement Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Note Group Company 2011 2010 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Cash Flows From / (Used in) Operating Activities Proft before Income Tax Expense 1,480,888 1,294,061 1,393,945 1,336,092 Adjustments for Depreciation and Amortisation 144,411 132,905 124,033 112,740 Foreign Exchange Gain (96,169) (44,537) (96,241) (44,531) Interest Expenses 21.1 1,863 1,868 1,860 1,867 Dividend Income 20 (1,263) (5,594) (1,263) (5,594) Interest Income 21.2 (78,709) (76,802) (78,707) (76,801) Proft on disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment 20 (46,044) (1,700) (46,044) (1,700) Proft on disposal of Long Term Investments 20 (109,627) (77,414) (109,627) (77,414) Reversal of change in value of Long Term Investments - (22,084) - (22,084) Provision for fall in value of Investments 6 - - 120,849 - Provision for Defned Beneft Plans 22,830 8,610 22,546 8,299 Operating Proft before Working Capital Changes 1,318,180 1,209,313 1,331,351 1,230,874 Increase in Inventories (224,156) (5,945) (226,831) (5,770) Increase in Trade and Other Receivables (60,876) (27,970) (61,390) (26,213) Increase in Amounts Due from Related Party - - (298) (107,838) Decrease in Amounts Due to Related Party - (90,280) - (19,931) Increase in Trade and Other Payables 81,762 40,747 81,329 41,268 Cash Generated from Operations 1,114,910 1,125,865 1,124,161 1,112,390 Defned Beneft Plan Costs Paid 15 (1,516) (1,339) (1,516) (1,339) Interest Paid (1,863) (1,868) (1,860) (1,867) Income Tax Paid (84,654) (47,793) (84,654) (47,793) Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities 1,026,877 1,074,865 1,036,131 1,061,391 Cash Flows From / (Used in) Investing Activities Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment 3 (48,192) (387,410) (46,973) (386,483) Acquisition of Intangible Assets 5 (1,771) (1,505) (1,771) (1,408) Acquisition of Other Investments (264,792) - (264,792) - Proceeds from disposal of Other Investments 229,874 596,130 229,874 596,130 Proceeds from disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment 49,482 2,607 49,482 2,607 Recoveries of Interest Bearing Loans 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 Dividend Received 1,263 5,594 1,263 5,594 Interest Received 72,495 73,572 72,493 73,571 Net Cash Flows From Investing Activities 88,359 338,988 89,576 340,011 Cash Flows From/ (Used in) Financing Activities Dividend Paid 25 (600,000) (250,000) (600,000) (250,000) Principal Payment under Finance Lease Liabilities 16.1 (3,431) (2,275) (3,431) (2,275) Net Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities (603,431) (252,275) (603,431) (252,275) Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents 28,849 10,954 28,922 10,955 Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents 540,654 1,172,532 551,198 1,160,082 Cash and Cash Equivalents at the beginning of the year 18 1,793,457 620,925 1,780,630 620,548 Cash and Cash Equivalents at the end of the year 18 2,334,111 1,793,457 2,331,828 1,780,630 The accounting policies and notes on pages 27 through 45 form an integral part of these fnancial statements. Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 27 1. CORPORATE INFORMATION 1.1 General
Ceylon Tea Services PLC is a public limited liability Company incorporated and domiciled in Sri Lanka and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. The registered offce of the Company and the principal place of business is situated at No. 111, Negombo Road, Peliyagoda. 1.2 Principal Activities and Nature of Operations Company The principal activities of the Company are to manufacture, export and market tea bags and packets under the brand name Dilmah. Subsidiary MJF Beverages (Pvt) Ltd The principal activities of the subsidiary Company are to manufacture, export, and market tea in the form of liquid tea concentrate and ready to drink tea. The subsidiary Company has commenced its commercial operations on July 22, 2008. 1.3 Parent Enterprise and Ultimate Parent Enterprise The Companys parent undertaking is MJF Teas (Pvt) Ltd. In the opinion of the Directors, the Companys ultimate parent undertaking and controlling party is MJF Holdings Limited, which is incorporated in Sri Lanka. 1.4 Date of Authorization for Issue The fnancial statements of Ceylon Tea Services PLC and its Subsidiary for the year ended 31 March 2011 was authorized for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors on 28 July 2011. 2. GENERAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES 2.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION
The consolidated fnancial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis and presented in Sri Lankan Rupees, unless stated otherwise. 2.1.1 Statement of Compliance The consolidated fnancial statements of Ceylon Tea Services PLC and its Subsidiary (the Group) have been prepared in accordance with Sri Lanka Accounting Standards (SLAS). The preparation and presentation of these fnancial statements is in compliance with the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007. 2.1.2 Basis of Consolidation (a) Subsidiary The consolidated fnancial statements of Ceylon Tea Services PLC and its subsidiary are prepared as at 31 March each year. The fnancial statements of the subsidiary are prepared for the same reporting year as the parent Company using consistent accounting policies. All intra-group balances, transactions, income and expenses and proft and losses resulting from intra-group transactions are eliminated in full. The subsidiary is consolidated from the date the Parent obtains control until such time as control ceases. The total profts and losses for the year of the Company and of its subsidiary included in consolidation are shown in the consolidated income statement. Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 28 All assets and liabilities of the Company and of its subsidiary included in the consolidation are shown in the consolidated balance sheet. The consolidated cash fow statement includes the cash fows of the Company and its subsidiary.
(b) Country of Incorporation The subsidiary is incorporated in Sri Lanka. 2.1.3 Comparative Information The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Group. Previous years fgures and phrases have been re-arranged wherever necessary, to conform to the current years presentation. 2.2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS, ESTIMATES & ASSUMPTIONS The preparation of consolidated fnancial statements, requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that effect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expense and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the reporting date. The key judgments, estimates and associated assumptions are assessed on an ongoing basis and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The following key judgments, estimates and assumptions addresses amongst others that require subjective and complex judgment. a) Judgment Inventories Company reviews the existence and usability of inventories based on a perpetual inventory count. Provisions are made when Management determines obsolete stock and/or assesses a reduction in recoverable value. Allowance for Doubtful Debts Company reviews at each balance sheet date all receivables to assess whether an allowance should be recorded in the income statement. Management uses judgment in estimating such allowance considering the duration of outstanding and any other factors management is aware of that indicates uncertainty in recoverability. b) Estimates Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment Management assigns useful lives and residual values to property, plant and equipment based on the intended use of assets and the economic lives of these assets. Subsequent changes in circumstances such as technological advances or utilization of the assets concerned could result in the actual useful lives or residual values differing from initial estimates. Management reviews annually the residual values and useful lives of major items of property, plant and equipment. c) Assumptions Defned Beneft Plan The cost of the retirement beneft plan of employees is determined using an actuarial valuation. The actuarial valuation is based on assumptions concerning the rate of interest, rate of salary increase, special premium, retirement age and going concern of the Company. Due to the long term nature of the plan, such estimates are subject to signifcant uncertainty. 2.3 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 2.3.1 Foreign Currency Translations The consolidated fnancial statements are presented in Sri Lankan Rupees, which is the Groups functional and presentation currency. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the functional currency rate ruling Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 29 at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the functional currency rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. All differences are taken to the Income Statement. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates as at the dates of the initial transactions. Non monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined. The resulting gains and losses are accounted for in the income statement. 2.3.2 Taxation a) Current Taxes Company Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the Taxation Authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. According to Paragraph (c) of sub Section (2) of Section 16 of the Inland Revenue Act No.10 of 2006, the profts and income from export of Tea bags each containing made tea wholly of Sri Lanka origin, not exceeding four grams in weight is exempted from income tax for each year of assessment within the period of fve years commencing on April 1, 2006. However, as per the Government Extraordinary Gazette notifcation number 1582/23 dated December 31, 2008, the profts and income from export of Tea packets or bags each containing made tea wholly of Sri Lanka origin, not exceeding fve hundred grams in weight is exempted from income tax commencing from April 1, 2009 until expiry of the above said period. The provision for income tax is based on the elements of income and expenditure as reported in the fnancial statements and computed in accordance with the provisions of the Inland Revenue Act. Subsidiary The Subsidiary Company has entered into an agreement registered under the terms of Section 17 (2) of the Board of Investment Law No. 4 of 1978 with the Board of Investment Sri Lanka, under which the Companys proft and income are exempted from Income Tax for a period of 5 years from the year in which the Company commences to make profts or any year of assessment not later than 2 years reckoned from the date of commencement of commercial operations or production which ever is earlier. b) Deferred Taxation Deferred income tax is provided, using the liability method, on all temporary differences at the balance sheet date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for fnancial reporting purposes. Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry-forward of unused tax assets and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable proft will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry-forward of unused tax assets and unused tax losses can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that suffcient taxable proft will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilised. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 30 2.3.3 Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are capitalized at cost only when future economic benefts are probable. Cost includes purchase price together with any directly attributable expenditure. Intangible asset is amortised on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 3 years. 2.3.4 Inventories Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowances for obsolete and slow moving items. Net realisable value is the price at which inventories can be sold in the ordinary course of business less the estimated cost of completion and the estimated cost necessary to make the sale. The cost incurred in bringing inventories to its present location and conditions are accounted using the following cost formulae:- Raw Materials Purchased Tea Stock At actual cost on frst-in frst-out basis Manufactured Tea Stock At actual cost on weighted average basis Packing Material At actual cost on weighted average basis Finished Goods and Work-in-Progress At the cost of direct materials, including appropriate production over heads. Consumables and Spares At actual cost on weighted average basis Goods in Transit At actual cost 2.3.5 Trade and Other Receivables Trade receivables are stated at the amounts they are estimated to realise net of allowances for bad and doubtful receivables. Other receivables and dues from Related Parties are recognised at cost less allowance for bad and doubtful receivables. 2.3.6 Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are defned as cash in hand, demand deposits and short term highly liquid investments, readily convertible to known amounts of cash and subject to insignifcant risk of changes in value. For the purpose of cash fow statement, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash in hand and deposits in banks net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Investments with short maturities i.e. three months or less from the date of acquisition are also treated as cash equivalents. 2.3.7 Property, Plant and Equipment a) Cost and Valuation All items of Property, Plant and Equipment are initially recorded at cost. Where items of Property, Plant and Equipment are subsequently revalued, the entire class of such assets is revalued. Revaluations are made with suffcient regularity to ensure that their carrying amounts do not differ materially from their fair values at the balance sheet date. All other Property, Plant and Equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and less accumulated impairment in value. b) Restoration Costs Expenditure incurred on repairs or maintenance of Property, Plant and Equipment in order to restore or maintain the future economic benefts expected from originally assessed standard of performance, is recognised as an expense when incurred. Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 31 c) Depreciation The provision for depreciation is calculated by using a straight line method on the cost of all Property, Plant and Equipment other than leasehold land, in order to write off such amounts over the estimated useful lives as follows: Buildings Over 40 years Plant and Machinery Over 10 years Furniture and Fittings Over 6.67 years Offce and Stores Equipment Over 5 years Computer Hardware Over 3 years Motor Vehicles Over 5 years d) Derecognition An item of Property, Plant and Equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefts are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the Income Statement in the year the asset is derecognised. 2.3.8 Leases Finance leases, which transfer to the Company substantially all the risks and benefts incidental to ownership of the leased item, are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the fair value of the leased property or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between the fnance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are charged refected in the income statement. Capitalised leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease term, if there is no reasonable certainty that the Company will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term. The depreciation policy for depreciable leased assets is consistent with that for depreciable asset that are owned as described in Note 2.3.8. 2.3.9 Investments Cost of investment includes purchase cost and acquisition charges such as brokerages, fees, duties and bank regulatory fees. The Group distinguishes and presents current and non-current investment in the Balance Sheet. a) Long Term Investments Quoted investments in equity securities held on a long term basis are stated at lower of cost and market value determined on a portfolio basis whilst the non-quoted long term investments are stated at cost. Temporary reductions and reversals of such values of marketable equity securities on a portfolio basis are dealt in Equity. The cost of the investment is the cost of acquisition inclusive of brokerage fees, duties and bank fees. The carrying amount of other long term investments is reduced to recognise a decline other than temporary in the value of investments, determined on an individual investment basis. b) Other Investments Treasury bills and other interest bearing securities held for resale in the near future to beneft from short term market movements are accounted for at cost plus relevant proportion of the discounts or premiums. Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 32 2.3.10 Provisions Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, where it is probable that an outfow of resources embodying economic benefts will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. 2.3.11 Retirement Beneft Obligations a) Defned Beneft Plan - Gratuity The Group measures the present value of the promised retirement benefts of gratuity, which is a defned beneft plan with the advice of an Actuary every three years using the Projected Unit Credit Method. The key assumptions used by the Actuary, include the following: 2011 2010 Discount Rate 10% 12% Future Salary Increase 10% 10% Retirement Age 55 Years 55 Years The Group will continue as a going concern The gratuity liability is not externally funded. This item is grouped under Other Deferred Liabilities in the Balance Sheet. However, as per the payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 this liability only arises upon completion of 5 years of continued service. b) Defned Contribution Plans - Employees Provident Fund and Employees Trust Fund Employees are eligible for Employees Provident Fund Contributions and Employees Trust Fund Contributions in line with the respective statutes and regulations. The Group contributes 12% and 3% of gross emoluments of employees to Employees Provident Fund and Employees Trust Fund respectively. 2.3.12 Impairment of Non-fnancial Assets The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Group makes an estimate of the assets recoverable amount. When the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. For assets, an assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether there is any indication that previously recognised impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, the Group makes an estimate of recoverable amount. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the assets recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised. If that is the case the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That increased amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognised in the income statement unless the asset is carried at revalued amount, in which case the reversal is treated as a revaluation increase. 2.3.13 Income Statement Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefts will fow to the Group and the revenue and associated costs incurred or to be incurred can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable net of trade discounts, value added taxes, and other sales taxes and after eliminating intra-group sales. The following specifc criteria are used for the purpose of recognition of revenue. Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 33 a) Sale of Goods Revenue from sale of goods is recognised when the signifcant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer, with the Group retaining neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership, nor effective control over the goods sold. b) Turnover Based Taxes Turnover based taxes include Value Added Tax, Nation Building Tax and Economic Service Charge. The Company and its subsidiary pay such taxes in accordance with the respective statutes.
c) Interest Revenue is recognized on a time proportion basis that takes into accounts the effective interest rate on assets. d) Dividend Dividend income is recognised when the shareholders right to receive the payment is established (on net basis). e) Others Other income is recognised on an accrual basis. Gains and losses arising from incidental activities to main revenue generating activities and those arising from a group of similar transactions which are not material, are aggregated, reported and presented on a net basis. 2.4 BUSINESS SEGMENT REPORTING A business segment is distinguishable component of an enterprise that is engaged in providing an individual product or service or a group of related products or services that is subject to risk and returns that are different from those of other business segments. The accounting policies adopted for segment reporting are the same accounting policies adopted for preparing and presenting consolidated fnancial statements of the Group. 2.5 EFFECTS OF SRI LANKA ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ISSUED BUT NOT YET EFFECTIVE a) The effective date of SLAS 44, 45 and 39 was changed during the year to be effective for fnancial periods beginning on or after 01 January 2012. These three standards have been amended and forms a part of the new set of fnancial reporting standards mentioned under note (b) below. b) Following the convergence of Sri Lanka Accounting Standards with the International Financial Reporting Standards, the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka has adopted a new set of fnancial reporting standards that would apply for fnancial periods beginning on or after 01 January 2012. The application of these fnancial reporting standards is substantially different to the prevailing standards. Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 34 3. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 3.1 Group 3.1.1 Gross Carrying Amounts Balance as at Additions Disposals Balance as at 01.04.2010 31.03.2011 At Cost Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Buildings on Leasehold Land 71,705 - (4,231) 67,474 Plant and Machinery 1,555,089 11,141 (425) 1,565,805 Furniture and Fittings 5,052 91 - 5,143 Offce and Stores Equipment 33,317 4,760 (7) 38,070 Computer Hardware 34,349 4,704 (634) 38,419 Motor Vehicles 86,850 27,496 (5,160) 109,186 1,786,362 48,192 (10,457) 1,824,097 3.1.2 Assets on Finance Lease Motor Vehicles 10,730 6,935 - 17,665 10,730 6,935 - 17,665 Total Gross Carrying Amount 1,797,092 55,127 (10,457) 1,841,762
3.1.3 Depreciation Balance as at Charge for Disposals Balance as at 01.04.2010 the year 31.03.2011 At Cost Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Buildings on Leasehold Land 4,591 1,843 (2,313) 4,121 Plant and Machinery 700,007 116,958 (425) 816,540 Furniture and Fittings 3,758 369 - 4,127 Offce and Stores Equipment 23,403 3,434 (7) 26,830 Computer Hardware 30,061 3,683 (594) 33,150 Motor Vehicles 55,411 12,203 (4,267) 63,347 817,231 138,490 (7,606) 948,115 3.1.4 Assets on Finance Lease Motor Vehicles 2,544 2,146 - 4,690 2,544 2,146 - 4,690 Total Depreciation 819,775 140,636 (7,606) 952,805 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 3.1.6 Net Book Value 888,957 977,317 3.1.7 During the fnancial year, the Group acquired Property, Plant and Equipment to the aggregate value of Rs. 55,126,502/- (2010 - Rs. 387,410,353/-). Cash payments amounting to Rs. 48,191,460/- (2010 - Rs. 387,410,353/-) were made during the year for purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment. 3.1.8 Property, Plant and Equipment include fully depreciated assets having a gross carrying amounts of Rs. 558,325,625/- (2010 - Rs. 474,455,730/-) 3.1.9 During the fnancial year, the Group has acquired Motor Vehicles by mean of a fnance lease to the aggregate value of Rs. 6,935,040/- (2010 - Nil)
Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 35 3. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Contd.) 3.2 Company 3.2.1 Gross Carrying Amounts Balance as at Additions Disposals Balance as at 01.04.2010 31.03.2011 At Cost Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Buildings on Leasehold Land 4,231 - (4,231) - Plant and Machinery 1,387,820 11,141 (425) 1,398,536 Furniture and Fittings 4,641 91 - 4,732 Offce and Stores Equipment 27,161 4,741 (7) 31,895 Computer Hardware 34,134 4,704 (634) 38,204 Motor Vehicles 86,850 26,296 (5,160) 107,986 1,544,837 46,973 (10,457) 1,581,353 3.2.2 Assets on Finance Lease Motor Vehicles 10,730 6,935 - 17,665 10,730 6,935 - 17,665 Total Gross Carrying Amount 1,555,567 53,908 (10,457) 1,599,018
3.2.3 Depreciation Balance as at Charge for Disposals Balance as at 01.04.2010 the year 31.03.2011 At Cost Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Buildings on Leasehold Land 2,313 - (2,313) - Plant and Machinery 679,179 100,231 (425) 778,985 Furniture and Fittings 3,681 307 - 3,988 Offce and Stores Equipment 21,866 2,224 (7) 24,083 Computer Hardware 29,919 3,670 (594) 32,995 Motor Vehicles 55,411 12,033 (4,267) 63,177 792,369 118,465 (7,606) 903,228 3.2.4 Assets on Finance Lease Motor Vehicles 2,544 2,146 - 4,690 2,544 2,146 - 4,690 Total Depreciation 794,913 120,611 (7,606) 907,918 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 3.2.5 Net Book Value 691,100 760,654
3.2.6 During the fnancial year, the Company acquired Property, Plant and Equipment to the aggregate value of Rs. 53,907,204/- (2010 - Rs. 386,483,797/-). Cash payments amounting to Rs. 46,972,164/- (2010 - Rs. 386,483,797/-) were made during the year for purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment. 3.2.7 Property, Plant and Equipment include fully depreciated assets having a gross carrying amounts of Rs. 558,325,625/- (2010 - Rs. 475,455,730/-) 3.2.8 During the fnancial year, the Company has acquired Motor Vehicles by mean of a fnance lease to the aggregate value of Rs. 6,935,040/- (2010 - Nil)
Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 36 4. LEASEHOLD PROPERTY Group/Company Balance Additions Disposals Balance As at As at 01.04.2010 31.03.2011 At Cost Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Leasehold Land 586 - (586) - 586 - (586) - 5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS Group Company 2011 2010 2011 2010 Computer Software Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 5.1 Cost As at 1 April 28,345 26,840 27,388 25,980 Acquired during the year 1,771 1,505 1,771 1,408 Write off during the year (11,144) - (11,144) - As at 31 March 18,972 28,345 18,015 27,388 5.2 Amortisation As at 1 April 22,816 17,753 22,525 17,753 Amortisation for the year 3,775 5,063 3,422 4,772 Write off during the year (11,144) - (11,144) - As at 31 March 15,447 22,816 14,803 22,525 5.3 Net book value 3,525 5,529 3,212 4,863 5.4 During the fnancial year, the Group acquired Intangible Assets to the aggregate value of Rs. 1,770,907/- (2010 - Rs. 1,505,146/-) and Company - Rs. 1,770,907/- (2010 - Rs. 1,408,191/-). Cash payments amounting to Group - Rs. 1,770,907/- (2010 - Rs. 1,505,146/-) and Company - Rs. 1,770,907/- (2010 - Rs. 1,408,191/-) were made during the year for purchase of Intangible Assets. 6. INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY Holding Holding Carrying Directors Carrying Directors % % Value Valuation Value Valuation 2011 2010 2011 2011 2010 2010 Non-Quoted Rs. 000 Rs.000 Rs.000 Rs.000 MJF Beverages (Pvt) Ltd. 100 100 300,750 179,901 300,750 300,750 Less - Provision for fall in value of Investments (120,849) - - - 179,901 179,901 300,750 300,750 7. OTHER INVESTMENTS Group/Company 2011 2010 Summary Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Non Current Investments in Equity Securities (Note 7.1) 241,970 97,425 Total Carrying Value of Other Investments 241,970 97,425 Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 37 7.1 Investments in Equity Securities-Non Current (a) Quoted No. of Shares Carrying Market Carrying Market 2011 2010 Value Value Value Value 2011 2011 2010 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000
Renuka City Hotels PLC 17,500 17,500 450 5,822 450 4,218 Maskeliya Plantation PLC 800 800 12 22 12 24 Watawala Plantation PLC 600 600 9 150 9 106 Hapugastenna Plantation PLC 100 100 1 7 1 4 Kahawatte Plantation PLC 12,707,400 - 216,407 494,318 - - John Keells Holdings PLC 713 584,713 91 204 71,953 107,587 Total Investments in Quoted Equity Securities 216,970 500,523 72,425 111,939 (b) Non-Quoted No. of Shares Carrying Directors Carrying Directors 2011 2010 Value Valuation Value Valuation 2011 2011 2010 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rainforest Ecolodge (Pvt) Ltd. 2,500,000 2,500,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 Total Investments in Non-Quoted Equity Securities 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 Total Carrying Value of Other Investments 241,970 97,425 8. LOANS DUE FROM RELATED PARTY Group/Company 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 Amount Amount Amount Amount Receivable Receivable Receivable Receivable Within 1 Year After 1 Year Total Within 1 Year After 1 Year Total Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 MJF Holdings Limited - - - 50,000 - 50,000 - - - 50,000 - 50,000 As At New Loans Loans As At 01.04.2010 Granted Recovered 31.03.2011 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 MJF Holdings Limited * 50,000 - (50,000) - 50,000 - (50,000) - * Applicable rate of interest is at 1% p.a above the six months average weighted Government Treasury Bill rate. Loan is recoverable on an annual equal installment of Rs. 50,000,000/- commencing from March 2006. During the year the loan has been fully settled by MJF Holdings Limited. Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 38 9. INVENTORIES Group Company 2011 2010 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Raw Materials 730,523 505,809 728,789 504,049 Work-in-progress 93,072 81,859 93,072 81,859 Finished Goods 90,632 49,719 89,954 46,392 Goods in Transit 20,738 77,901 20,738 77,901 Consumables and Spares 61,421 56,942 61,421 56,942 996,386 772,230 993,974 767,143
10. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Group Company 2011 2010 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Trade Debtors 2,055,387 2,021,354 2,053,367 2,018,388 Other Debtors 20,880 5,682 16,687 3,794 Deposits, Advances and Prepayments 304,803 223,929 304,803 222,057 2,381,070 2,250,965 2,374,857 2,244,239 11. AMOUNT DUE FROM RELATED PARTY Group Company 2011 2010 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000
MJF Beverages (Pvt) Ltd. - - 26,545 26,247
12. STATED CAPITAL 2011 2010 Number - 000 Rs. 000 Number - 000 Rs. 000
Deferred Tax Liability Capital Allowances for Tax Purposes 14,485 21,649 (7,164) 8,073 Deferred Tax Assets Defned Beneft Plans (6,268) (6,249) (20) (1,044) Deferred Income Tax Charge/(Reversal) (7,184) 7,029 Net Deferred Tax Liability 8,217 15,400 Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 39 15. OTHER DEFERRED LIABILITIES Group Company 2011 2010 2011 2010 Retirement Benefts Obligation-Gratuity Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 As at 1 April 42,270 34,999 41,658 34,698 Interest Cost 5,068 4,200 4,999 4,164 Current Service Cost 5,774 4,782 5,560 4,507 Benefts Paid (1,516) (1,339) (1,516) (1,339) Actuarial (Gain)/Loss 11,987 (372) 11,987 (372) As at 31 March 63,583 42,270 62,688 41,658 16. INTEREST BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS Group/Company 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 Amount Amount Total Amount Amount Total Repayable Repayable Repayable Repayable Within 1 Year After 1 Year Within 1 Year After 1 Year Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Finance Leases (Note 16.1) 3,901 6,481 10,382 2,310 4,569 6,879 3,901 6,481 10,382 2,310 4,569 6,879 16.1 Finance Leases New Leases/ As At Hire Purchases Repayment As At 01.04.2010 Obtained 31.03.2011 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Motor Vehicles Gross Liability 12,543 9,051 (4,799) 16,794 Finance Charges allocated to future periods (5,664) (2,116) 1,368 (6,412) Net liability 6,879 6,935 (3,431) 10,382 17. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES Group Company 2011 2010 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Trade Payables 179,378 159,494 179,378 159,494 Sundry Creditors including Accrued Expenses 396,756 335,070 395,768 334,516 576,134 494,564 575,146 494,010
18. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS IN CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Group Company 2011 2010 2011 2010 Components of Cash and Cash Equivalents Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000
Favourable Cash and Cash Equivalents Balance Fixed and Call Deposits 1,433,232 1,254,186 1,430,949 1,254,186 Cash and Bank Balances 900,879 539,271 900,879 526,444 Total Cash and Cash Equivalents For the Purpose of Cash Flow Statement 2,334,111 1,793,457 2,331,828 1,780,630 Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 40 19. SEGMENT INFORMATION AND REVENUE Group Company 19.1 Revenue 2011 2010 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000
Export Sales 5,788,047 4,948,224 5,783,664 4,940,755 Local Sales 986 1,337 - - 5,789,033 4,949,561 5,783,664 4,940,755 19.2 Segment Information
19.2.1 Business Segment - Group Tea Bags Tea Packets Bulk Tea and Other Total Value Added Tea 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Revenue 4,915,755 4,282,128 620,415 479,407 252,863 188,026 5,789,033 4,949,561 Cost of Sales (2,766,694) (2,540,085) (442,276) (369,528) (209,002) (168,909) (3,417,972) (3,078,522) Segment Gross Proft 2,149,061 1,742,043 178,139 109,879 43,861 19,117 2,371,061 1,871,039 19.2.2 Business Segment - Company Tea Bags Tea Packets Bulk Tea and Other Total Value Added Tea 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Revenue 4,915,755 4,282,128 620,415 479,407 247,494 179,220 5,783,664 4,940,755 Cost of Sales (2,766,694) (2,540,085) (442,276) (369,528) (175,917) (125,434) (3,384,887) (3,035,047) Segment Gross Proft 2,149,061 1,742,043 178,139 109,879 71,577 53,786 2,398,777 1,905,708 Management considers that there is no suitable basis for allocating assets, related liabilities and operating expenses to business segments. Accordingly, segment assets, segment liabilities, segment operating expenses and other segment information by business segment is not disclosed.
20. OTHER INCOME AND GAINS Group Company 2011 2010 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000
Dividend from Equity Securities 1,263 5,594 1,263 5,594 Rent Income - Related Parties 1,609 3,217 1,609 3,217 Incentives - Sri Lanka Tea Board - 2,840 - 2,840 Proft on Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment 46,044 1,700 46,044 1,700 Proft on Disposal of Investments 109,627 77,414 109,627 77,414 Reversal of change in value of Long Term Investments - 22,084 - 22,084 Other Income 2,096 139 2,096 139 160,639 112,988 160,639 112,988 Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 41 21. FINANCE COST AND INCOME Group Company 2011 2010 2011 2010 21.1 FINANCE COST Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000
Income from Investments : - Interest on Deposits and Saving Accounts 76,781 68,559 76,779 68,558 - Interest on Loans to Related Parties 1,928 8,243 1,928 8,243 78,709 76,802 78,707 76,801
22. PROFIT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS Group Company Stated after Charging 2011 2010 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Included in Cost of Sales Employee Benefts including the following 228,995 193,598 219,094 182,407 - Defned Beneft Plan Costs -Gratuity 283 312 - - - Defned Contribution Plan Costs - EPF and ETF 18,749 15,504 17,657 14,339 Depreciation 119,374 103,334 101,540 85,539 Product Development Expenses 2,714 4,347 2,712 4,330
Included in Administrative Expenses Employee Benefts including the following 144,624 128,274 144,624 128,243 - Defned Beneft Plan Costs -Gratuity 22,546 8,299 22,546 8,299 - Defned Contribution Plan Costs - EPF and ETF 9,675 8,229 9,675 8,229 Depreciation 21,260 24,508 19,071 22,429 Amortisation of Intangible Assets 3,775 5,063 3,422 4,772 Donations - Approved Charities 135,050 125,676 135,050 125,676 - Other Donations 182 87 182 86 Included in Selling and Distribution Costs Export Promotion 666,636 746,211 666,636 746,211 Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 42 23. INCOME TAX EXPENSE Group Company 2011 2010 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Current Income Tax Current Tax Expense on Ordinary Activities for the Year (Note 23.1) 87,155 70,399 87,155 70,399 Under Provision of current taxes in respect of prior years 91 1,211 91 1,211 Deferred Income Tax Deferred Taxation Charge/(Reversal) (Note 23.2) (7,184) 7,029 (7,184) 7,029 80,062 78,639 80,062 78,639
23.1 Reconciliation between Current Tax Expense and the product of Accounting Proft.
Group Company 2011 2010 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000
Accounting Proft (Proft before Tax) 1,480,888 1,294,061 1,393,945 1,336,092 Aggregate Disallowed Items 484,947 252,340 483,087 252,340 Aggregate Allowable Expenses (105,981) (101,565) (103,649) (101,565) Aggregate Allowable Income (159,951) (109,632) (156,935) (109,632) Qualifying Payments (500) (500) (500) (500) Exempted Proft (1,291,996) (983,833) (1,208,541) (1,025,864) Taxable Proft 407,407 350,871 407,407 350,871 Statutory Tax Rate 15% 288,061 269,079 288,061 269,079 Statutory Tax Rate 35% 119,346 81,792 119,346 81,792 407,407 350,871 407,407 350,871 Income Tax 84,980 68,989 84,980 68,989 Social Responsibility Levy 2,175 1,410 2,175 1,410 Current Income Tax Expense 87,155 70,399 87,155 70,399 Estimated Current Tax Expense for the Year 87,155 70,399 87,155 70,399 23.2 Deferred Tax Income Group Company 2011 2010 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Rs. 000 Deferred Tax Income arising due to - Origination and reversal of Timing Differences (7,184) 7,029 (7,184) 7,029
Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 43 24. EARNINGS PER SHARE 24.1 Basic Earnings Per Share is calculated by dividing the proft for the year attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year. 24.2 The following refects the income and share data used in the basic Earnings Per Share computation Amount Used as the Numerator: 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000
Proft for the Year 1,400,826 1,215,422
Number of Ordinary Shares Used as the Denominator: 2011 2010 Number 000 Number 000 Weighted Average number of Ordinary Shares in issue 20,000 20,000 25. DIVIDEND PER SHARE 2011 2010 Dividend Dividend Declared and paid during the year Per Share Per Share Equity Dividend on Ordinary Shares: Rs. Rs. 000 Rs. Rs. 000
Proposed for approval at AGM (not recognised as a liability as at the Balance Sheet date) Equity Dividend on Ordinary Shares: Final Dividend - 2011 22.50 450,000 17.50 350,000
26. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 26.1 Commitments
26.1 Capital Expenditure Commitments The Company has purchase commitments for acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment incidental to the ordinary course of business as follows,. 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000
Contracted but not provided for - Tea bagging Machines 230,644 - 26.1.2 Operational Commitments There are no Operational Commitments as at the balance sheet date.
26.2 Contingencies 2011 2010 Rs. 000 Rs. 000
Letters of Guarantee 94,239 56,910 27. ASSETS PLEDGED
There are no Assets Pledged as at the Balance Sheet date. 28. EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE
There have been no material events occurring after the Balance Sheet date that require adjustments to or disclosure in the fnancial statements. Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 44 29. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Details of signifcant related party disclosures are as follows:
29.1 Group 29.1.1 Transactions with the parent and related entities
Export Sales - 400 2,851,601 2,248,396 2,851,601 2,248,796 Local Sales - - 986 1,337 986 1,337 Transfer of Tea and Packing Material 1,224,431 836,177 217,387 255,857 1,441,818 1,092,034 Purchase of Packing Material - - (845,835) (677,015) (845,835) (677,015) Rent Paid - - (42,300) (37,005) (42,300) (37,005) Rent Received - - 1,609 3,217 1,609 3,217 Transport Charges Paid - - (20,935) (13,168) (20,935) (13,168) Loan Recoveries - - 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 Donation Paid - - (135,000) (125,676) (135,000) (125,676) *Transactions carried out with other companies within the Group The following amounts have been disclosed under Trade Receivables and Payables respectively in the Balance Sheet.
2011 2010 Company Name Receivable/ Receivable/ (Payable) (Payable) Rs. 000 Rs. 000
Dilmah Australia (Pty) Limited 1,490,424 1,391,641 Forbes & Walkers (Pvt) Ltd. (11) 674 PCL Solutions (Pvt) Ltd. (Formally Known as Package Care Limited) (24) (24) Packages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (4,974) (4,407) Print Care PLC (9,982) (10,196) Timber Concepts (Pvt) Ltd. (1,688) (5,399) Printcare Universal (Pvt) Ltd. (Formally Known as Universal Packaging Limited) (21,716) (30,694) 1,452,029 1,341,595
29.1.2 Transactions with Key Management Personnel of the entity or parent
The Group/Company considers the members of its Board of Directors are the key management personnel
Short-term employee benefts 75,300 58,076 75,300 58,076 Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 45 29. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES (Contd.) Details of signifcant related party disclosures are as follows:
29.2 Company 29.2.1 Transactions with the parent and related entities
Short-term employee benefts 75,300 58,076 75,300 58,076 Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd...) Year Ended 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 46 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 TRADING RESULTS (Rs. 000) Turnover 5,783,664 4,940,755 4,428,780 4,354,890 3,316,955 Operating Expenses 4,881,220 4,337,025 3,960,052 3,600,396 2,824,164 Other Income 493,361 734,229 103,413 383,996 551,599 Interest Expense 1,860 1,867 2,444 2,455 1,049 Proft before Income Tax 1,393,945 1,336,092 569,697 1,136,034 1,043,341 Income Tax on Profts 80,062 78,639 49,930 52,322 53,500 Proft after Income Tax 1,313,883 1,257,453 519,767 1,083,712 989,841 SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS (Rs. 000) Stated Capital 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 Reserves 5,950,241 5,236,358 3,966,335 4,499,137 3,735,426 NET ASSETS 6,150,241 5,436,358 4,166,335 4,699,137 3,935,426 ASSETS (Rs. 000) Property, Plant & Equipment 691,100 761,240 483,632 282,202 317,883 Intangible Assets 3,212 4,863 8,227 8,022 3,932 Investments 421,871 398,175 531,487 855,223 345,003 Current Assets 5,727,204 4,868,259 3,686,411 3,943,387 3,710,614 LIABILITIES (Rs. 000) Non-current Liabilities 77,386 61,627 49,914 40,843 38,347 Current Liabilities 615,760 534,552 493,508 348,854 403,659 NET ASSETS (Rs. 000) 6,150,241 5,436,358 4,166,335 4,699,137 3,935,426 Market Price Per Share (Rs.) 800.00 480.00 270.00 305.00 180.00 Dividend Per Share (Rs.) 35.00 30.00 25.00 22.50 15.00 Total Dividend Rs. 000s (Gross) 700,000 600,000 500,000 450,000 300,000 No of Shares 20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 RATIOS Return on Average Shareholders Funds (%) 22.68 26.19 11.73 25.10 27.88 Earnings Per Share (Rs) 65.69 62.87 25.99 54.19 49.49 Interest Cover (times) 750.43 717.02 234.10 463.74 995.61 Dividend Cover (times) 1.88 2.10 1.04 2.41 3.30 Liquidity (times) 9.30 9.11 7.47 11.30 9.19
Five Year Summary - Company For The Year Ended 31 st March Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 47 1. STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING The issued ordinary shares of Ceylon Tea Services PLC are listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.
3. ANALYSIS OF SHAREHOLDERS Number of Shares Number of Total % Shareholders Holding Holding Individuals 641 2,387,337 11.94% Institutions 54 17,612,663 88.06% Total 695 20,000,000 100.00% 2,488,922 (12.44%) Shares were held by the public as at 31st March 2011. (31st March 2010 2,555,143 (12.78%))
4. SHARE TRADING 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 No of Transactions 74 211 106 134 180 No of Shares Traded 1,466,000 73,900 36,300 2,195,400 41,700 Value of Shares Traded 956,821,140 26,780,550 10,863,400 711,586,925 15,003,050 5. DIVIDENDS 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Interim - per share Rs. 12/50 Rs. 12/50 Rs. 25/00 Rs. 8/00 Rs. 7/00 Final - per share Rs. 22/50 Rs. 17/50 Nil Rs.14/50 Rs. 8/00 Amount (Rs.000s) Gross 700,000 600,000 500,000 450,000 300,000 6. EARNINGS (restated on current number of shares) 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Earnings/share Rs. 70.04 60.77 24.36 53.74 49.39 P/E Ratio 11.42 7.90 11.09 5.67 3.64 Information to Investors As at 31 st March 2011 Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 48 7. MARKET VALUES (Rs.) 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Highest 1,000.00 550.00 350.00 325.00 599.00 Lowest 650.00 300.00 255.00 201.00 162.00 Year End 800.00 480.00 270.00 305.00 180.00
The weighted average trading price for the year was Rs. 652.67 8. MARKET CAPITALIZATION (Rs. Million) 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Capital & Reserves 6,150 5,350 4,122 4,688 3,933 Market Capitalization 16,000 9,600 5,400 6,100 3,600
9 TOP 20 SHAREHOLDINGS AS AT 31 ST MARCH 2011
31.03.11 31.03.10 Total % Total % Shares Shares M.J.F. Teas (Pvt) Ltd 13,075,382 65.38% 13,075,382 65.38% M.J.F. Exports (Pvt) Ltd 4,256,712 21.28% 4,256,712 21.28% Dr.T.Senthilverl 1,449,900 7.25% - 0.00% HSBC Intl. Nom Ltd - BBH Genesis Smaller Companies - 0.00% 1,450,400 7.25% Mrs. S.T. Fernando 156,020 0.78% 156,020 0.78% The Gilpin Fund Limited 68,700 0.34% 74,400 0.37% Mr.H.A.Van Starrex 50,800 0.25% 42,588 0.21% Mrs. S. Wanniarachchi 43,884 0.22% 87,084 0.44% Mr. A.W. Atukorala 36,600 0.18% 36,500 0.18% Lunuganga Trust 35,703 0.18% - 0.00% Est Of Mr.G.M.Bawa - 0.00% 35,704 0.18% Mr. M.W. De Silva 34,830 0.17% 34,830 0.17% Bartleet Finance Limited/Hans Anton Van Starrex 30,500 0.15% - 0.00% Mr. J.W. Burton 29,570 0.15% 29,570 0.15% Merrill J Fernando & Sons (Pvt) Ltd 25,300 0.13% 25,300 0.13% Mrs. A.S. Fernando 24,284 0.12% 24,284 0.12% Mr. D.C. Fernando 24,200 0.12% 24,200 0.12% Mr. M.J. Fernando 24,200 0.12% 24,200 0.12% Dr. K. Poologasundram 23,808 0.12% 23,808 0.12% Mr. H.R. Peries 21,200 0.11% 21,200 0.11% Miss S.T. Fernando 21,142 0.11% 42,284 0.21% Mrs.S.T.F.Ortiz 21,142 0.11% - 0.00% Mr. N.K.A.De Silva - 0.00% 20,284 0.10% Amalgamated Graphite Ltd - 0.00% 20,000 0.10% 19,453,877 97.27% 19,504,750 97.52% Information to Investors (Contd...) As at 31 st March 2011 Shareholder Name Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 49 Notice is hereby given that the 30th Annual General Meeting of Ceylon Tea Services PLC will be held at 111, Negombo Road, Peliyagoda on 9th September 2011 at 4.00 p.m. for the following purposes: 1. To receive and adopt the Report of the Directors and statement of accounts for the year ended 31st March 2011 along with the Report of the Auditors thereon. 2. To declare a Final Dividend as recommended by Directors. 3. To pass the ordinary resolution set out below to re-elect Mr. Merrill J Fernando who is 81 years of age, as a Director of the Company.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Mr. Merrill J Fernando who is 81 years of age be and is hereby re-elected a Director of the Company and it is hereby declared as provided for in section 211 of the Companies Act. No.7 of 2007 that the age limit of 70 years referred to in section 210 of the said Companies Act shall not apply to Mr. Merrill J Fernando 4. To pass the ordinary resolution set out below to re-elect Mr. Gritakumar E Chitty who is 72 years of age, as a Director of the Company.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Mr. Gritakumar E Chitty who is 72 years of age be and is hereby re-elected a Director of the Company and it is hereby declared as provided for in section 211 of the Companies Act. No.7 of 2007 that the age limit of 70 years referred to in section 210 of the said Companies Act shall not apply to Mr. Gritakumar E. Chitty 5. To re-elect as a Director, Mr. Himendra S Ranaweera who retires by rotation under section 24 of the Articles of Association. 6. To authorize the Directors to make donations. 7. To re-appoint Ernst & Young, Chartered Accountants, as Auditors of the Company and to authorize the Directors to determine their remuneration. 8. Any other business of which due notice has been given. By order of the Board, Minette Perera Secretary. Colombo 28 th July 2011 Note: A member is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote instead of himself, for which purpose a form of Proxy is enclosed with this Annual Report. The instrument appointing a proxy must be registered at the Registered Offce not later than 48 hours before the time fxed for the Meeting. Notice of Meeting Notes Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 51 Form of Proxy Ceylon Tea Services PLC Registered Offce: 111, Negombo Road, Peliyagoda, Sri Lanka I/We ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... of ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
being member/s of CEYLON TEA SERVICES PLC hereby appoint: ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................of .....................................................................................................................................................................................or failing him/her Mr. Merrill Joseph Fernando of Colombo or failing him Mr. Malik Joseph Fernando of Colombo or failing him Mr. Dilhan Chrishantha Fernando of Colombo or failing him Mr. Himendra Somasiri Ranaweera of Colombo or failing him Ms. Minette Delicia Anne Perera of Colombo or failing her Mr. Roshan Conrad Tissaaratchy of Colombo or failing him Mr. Rajanayagam Nalliah Asirwatham of Colombo or failing him Mr. Gritakumar Edmund Chitty of Colombo or failing him As my / our Proxy to attend and vote for me / us on my / our behalf at the Thirtieth Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on the 9th September 2011 at 4.00 p.m. and any adjournment thereof and at every poll which may be taken in consequence of the aforesaid meeting. As Witness my hand / our hands this ...........................................................day of ..................................................... 2011 Signature: ................................................... N.B. 1. Please delete the inappropriate words. 2. Instructions as to completion are noted on the reverse hereof. 3. A Proxy need not be a member of the Company. Ceylon Tea Services PLC & Its Subsidiary / Annual Report 2010/2011 52 Instructions as to Completion 1. Kindly perfect the Proxy by flling legibly your full name and address and by signing in the space provided and flling in the date of signature. 2. In the case of corporate members, the proxy form must be under the seal or hand of an authorized offcer or attorney. 3. If the proxy form is signed by an attorney, the relevant Power of Attorney should accompany the proxy form for registration, if such Power of Attorney has not already been registered with the Company. 4. The completed proxy form should be deposited at the registered offce of the Company at the address given below not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for the Meeting. CEYLON TEA SERVICES PLC 111, Negombo Road Peliyagoda Ceylon Tea Services PLC. 111 Negombo Road, Peliyagoda, Sri Lanka. ( 011 482 2000 info@dilmahtea.com www.dilmahtea.com 7 5 9 6 5